Saga of the Duelist

You learn quickly! Your skills remind me of Duelist Kaien of Oren!

By the way, do you know Kaien? He's the best gladiator ever!

But I've been hearing some strange stories about him lately.

• "What have you heard?"

Thank you, but I'm afraid you're not ready to meet him yet.

He says that only a warrior who seeks his absolute limits will understand what he says. Do you understand that? I don't!

(This quest may only be undertaken by Gladiators of level 76 or above.)

He's watched the games for generations!

He says that only a warrior who seeks to venture beyond the horizon will understand him. If you knew Iron's history, you'd understand...

But he criticized the Duelists and chose Sword Master Iron as the worst! I couldn't understand!

See the Arena Manager at the Coliseum to find out more. He's the one who's pursuing this issue!

Take this document about Iron to him. I'm curious to find out what he thinks.

See the Arena Manager at the Coliseum.

His stories of the countless duels he's witnessed are worth listening to!

He said that the title of Duelist is nothing but a sham! He also said that becoming a Duelist is not a popularity contest.

He says that Swordmaster Iron, with his incredible reputation, shouldn't even be called a Duelist!

He called him a fake! Will you go and see him for me?

• "I'll do it."

Your eyes remind me of a youth that left here a long time ago. He used to say that he wasn't very strong, but he just did his best in every battle.

In the end, he left saying that he didn't know how best to teach others... Now I remember. That was Kaien, the Duelist of Oren.

• Did he say anything else?

Kain said, a Duelist is covered in scars and fights on.

You would be worthy of the title!

He said that the path of a Duelist is like walking a mountain pass made of countless sharp blades.

You must sharpen your skills more.

(Only a character of level 76 or above is allowed to do class transfer. Be careful. You cannot change occupation if you stop Quest!)

You obviously seek your absolute limit.

Kaien said a Duelist is covered in scars and fights on.

You would be worthy of the title!

You have a resolve like Kaien's, but you're skills are still lacking.

Work a little bit harder. You don't want to end up like Iron!

(Only a character of level 76 or above is allowed to do a class transfer. Be careful. You cannot change occupation if you stop Quest!)

Are you a Gladiator, too?

I feel awkward asking you to do this... But would you help me take this guy down? I know it's against our principles, but this guy is way too powerful for me to handle alone. Besides, this isn't a regular arena!

Sorry, I'm busy now! Step back, it's too dangerous!

Humph! What do you want? I'm in a bad mood! He was in the palm of my hand and I let him get away!

Your skills aren't bad! Isn't it a good thing that you can fight against such a strong opponent?

Now, draw your weapon, and let's strike him together! You're not interested in eternal life or anything like that, right? Hah!

A true battle only exists when there is real danger! If you fail and fall down, that's just the fate meant for you!

Can't you see how busy I am? Watch and learn, buddy! I'm gonna make mincemeat out of this guy!

Humph! He got away!

Oh well, let me introduce myself. I'm Kain. Don't worry about my last name! I forgot it years ago!

Did you hear what that guy was saying? All that rubbish about eternal life blah blah blah! You shouldn't be manipulated by such gibberish! Well, if you want to believe that garbage, go right ahead, but all that will be left of you will be rotting flesh and maggots! Ha!

I met a guy once named Swordsmaster Iron who believed all that crap! I just ignored him... Have you met him?

• "I've met him."

Humph! He got away!

Oh well, let me introduce myself. I'm Kain. Don't worry about my last name! I forgot it years ago!

Did you hear what that guy was saying? All that rubbish about eternal life, blah blah blah! Don't be manipulated by such gibberish! Well, if you want to believe that garbage, go right ahead, but all that will be left of you will be rotting flesh and maggots! Ha!

I met a guy once named Swordsmaster Iron who believed all that crap! I just ignored him... Have you met him?

• "Yes, I have."

Huh? Isn't that the Resonance Amulet? You haven't communed with it yet, have you?

I finally met a worthy opponent, and I'm busy dealing with him. Why don't you take care of your own business now.

Well, since you have the Resonance Amulet, go ahead and use it with the Tablet of Vision. I'll train myself in the meantime.

I see. Well, I guess you're also participating in that duelist pilgrimage, or whatever it is.

Honestly, the so-called truth written on the Tablet wasn't really anything big. Just use all your strength every time you fight. Treat every blow as if it's your last... Wasn't that the gist of it?

That's nothing exceptional. But then again, it's true that the right attitude can lead to unbelievable and miraculous works...

So it looks like I have to leave on another journey. Oh, here's the last Resonance Amulet. I don't need it anymore, so you can use it. Happy trails, mate.

• Receive the Stone.

I see. Well, I guess you're part of that duelist pilgrimage, or something.

Honestly, the so-called truth written on the Tablet? No grand revelation there. Just use all your strength every time you fight, and treat every blow as if it's your last... Something like that, right?

That's nothing to write home about. But then again, it's true that the right attitude can make miracles come true... Oh, here's the last Resonance Amulet. I don't need it anymore, so you can use it. Cheers!

Hmm... The Resonance Amulet, eh?

Well, I'll give it to you if you're qualified to have it!

But I need it to write my book, "Trial of Heroes - Rewards of the Legendary Pilgrimage". Do you have anything of equal value you want to trade?

Will you help me? Let's see... If the legend is true, you must be on the pilgrimage!

• "I'm on the pilgrimage."

Killing alone won't win you a stone.

First, go to the Ketra Orcs advance base and meet with Wahkan, Messenger of Ketra. He'll help you form an alliance.

Fight hard alongside them to win their trust.

Or you could change your mind and fight for the Varka Silenos, I don't care!

Just killing won't win you a stone.

First, you must go to the Varka Silenos stronghold and meet with Naran Ashanuk, their messenger. He'll help you to form an alliance with them.

You must win their trust by proving yourself in battle.

Or, if you want, you can approach the Ketra Orcs.

Have you forgotten what you need to do?

You shouldn't doubt your abilities!

Or did you really forget where to go? To help the Ketra Orcs, go to their advance base in the northern part of the Town of Goddard and meet their messenger Wahkan.

To help the Varka Silenos, go to their stronghold in the western part of the Town of Goddard and meet with Naran Ashanuk, their messenger.

Have you brought the Divine Stone of Wisdom?

Let me see it! If it's real, it will resonate with this fragment of the Resonance Amulet and give me information. If not, it's a fake. I certainly don't mean to imply that you're trying to trick me, I simply must follow procedures!

Let's see if it works!

• "Go ahead."

The stone tablet linked to that Resonance Amulet is north of the Varka Silenos stronghold.

Go there!

What a surprise! Maybe you are guided by the goddess!

You wouldn't know of that, would you? So, you're a Duelist?

Maybe you can meet King Van Halter someday. Alas, he is away so much he may lose his throne soon!

If you're a pilgrim, get the Divine Stone of Wisdom and bring it to me. I heard that the Ketra Orcs and the Varka Silenos of Goddard Territory each have one. Which side will you choose?

• The Ketra Orcs
• The Varka Silenos

Hmm.. There aren't many records of this.

Just a few visions... I must find out more!

To find out everything I can, I must communicate with the tablet... I'm not a pilgrim, so this won't work for me.

This is a genuine Resonance Amulet! Take this to the Tablet of Vision north of the Varka Silenos stronghold.

As you draw closer to the tablet, you can feel someone else's presence, one who made a deal with an evil force in trade for invincibility. Someone who offered his body to the devil for just one loss in order to learn the greatest skill.

People praise him for his swordsmanship, but he realized his limitations much too quickly, and he threw himself upon the easier path.

Countless thoughts pass through your mind. You remember the book you carry that talks about the poor swordsman. Did you read it? Can you really bring down the swordsman?

• Defeat him!

Absolute force. Powerful strength. But knowing victory and fighting is mere nihilism. He threw away his pride as a warrior in exchange for eternal life. The compliment "swordsman" just becomes heavy, like a rusted crown.

He forgot what made him strong, and what makes him fight...

The time has come to examine the Tablet of Vision, but don't take your eyes off of Iron for a second! You'll need all your skills against him!

You sense a disturbance near the tablet.

The time hasn't yet come for you to prove yourself.

The Resonance Amulet starts emitting light as soon as you near the Tablet of Vision.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

An incomprehensible knowledge digs into your head. You think you hear a woman's voice from somewhere.

And you see the image of a man, in Rune Castle Town's library, standing amid great tomes of knowledge. He is looking at the Resonance Amulet and laughing.

He is Grand Magister Valdis of the Rune Castle Town library.

This tablet is no longer needed. Go find the next Resonance Amulet.

The next Stone is with Grand Magister Valdis of the Rune Castle Town library.

There's a disturbance near the tablet.

Iron may be stronger than the warrior, but that doesn't guarantee the outcome of this battle.

He bears the scars of countless battles, as do I.

Is that the tablet, or is it an illusion? The sound of clashing swords snaps you out of your torpor.

• Examine the area.

This devil you fight is the one that tempted Sword Master Iron with eternal life and defeated him.

Talk with Kain van Halter.

Come back when it's your turn to fight.

The Resonance Amulet emits light as you get closer to the tablet.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. It seems that I heard someone laughing.

The man said. "One more hero you wanted is born here again."

A lady with blue clothes answered. "No, he is just a baby who starts toddling. But, he won't be raised under his mother's protection anymore."

You are right. Defeat is Mother of Victory. I forgot this natural truth for such a long time, didn't I?

What you can get something from Victory, that's because you staked your own life and resolution on it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Can the Victory without losing anything be called Victory...?

To fight by staking everything in any fighting at any time. The resolution is the mark of a Duelist!

Now, go back to Grand Master Sedrick of the Town of Aden, and finish the pilgrimage.

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. Go back to Grand Master Sedrick in the Town of Aden and finish the pilgrimage.

Does the horizon beckon you to explore what lies beyond it?

You could, you know... The title of Duelist is only awarded to those who venture beyond the horizon. They all paid homage to the tablet and obtained power after achieving true enlightenment. Their wins and losses in battle, as well as their titles, are all meaningless now!

These days, the tablet is almost forgotten, and the rank of Duelist risks being turned into a popularity contest..

There is much I could tell you about becoming a Duelist...

• "Please do!"

There's a dish that legend says Duelists ate before every battle.

Bring it to me and I'll tell you everything I know! A master chef called Donath or something can probably make it.

You know, I wouldn't be telling you this if I didn't think that you showed real potential!

Ah, the legendary gourmet delight! This is the first time I've eaten it! Good. But I suppose I should finish my story first...

Would you care to join me for dinner? Now, what is a Duelist? Nothing but the most legendary of all warriors! Duelists refine their skills to the utmost, and then go even further with the help of the goddess!

They've traveled all over the world, studied the tablet of wisdom and achieved enlightenment.

• "What can you tell me about Sword Master Iron?"

Now do you better understand what it means to be a Duelist?

The Tablet of Vision can be found south of the Tower of Insolence. Your journey starts there.

Okay. First you must go to Goddard and get the gourmet meal that was eaten by the Duelists before competitions and bring it to me. There's a great chef there who can make it for you. I think his name was Donath or something.

Bring it to me, I'll tell you everything I know about Duelists.

Iron... He was truly a master swordsman, but he never managed to become a Duelist.

While on his pilgrimage, he obtained a mysterious power. He was able to defeat all opponents without even breaking a sweat.

And then suddenly, he disappeared! From that day on, there were no more Duelists named... Grand Master Sedrick tried... He selected a few candidates whose skills were about equal to yours, and was about to name them all Duelists! I put a stop to that!

Now, take this Resonance Amulet! You'll need it to earn the title of Duelist. Take it to the Tablet of Vision south of the Ivory Tower.

You'll find what it truly means to be a Duelist.

Food for Duelists...

I'm willing to discuss this with you, but know that it is a serious matter. It is no ordinary food.

The food empowers you on your way to war, giving you a fierce edge in battle.

Such a blessing does not come easily! Collecting the ingredients for this food is a battle unto itself.

• Ask how you can acquire the ingredients

Did you get the Top Quality Meat? Talk to Beast Herder Tunatun of the Beast Farm in Rune.

Chef Jeremy will help you with getting the Ice Crystal. Sorry, but coming here without both items is just wasting my time.

Did you bring the meat and the Ice Crystal? I'm going to get started. It isn't going to be easy! You can wait if you want to. Maybe you could practice your skills or something!

A certain amount of sacrifice by the chef is necessary, but you risked your life obtaining the ingredients, so I'll do my part!

• "I'll wait."

A duelist's luxurious feast... I suppose you haven't had a chance to take it yet. Do you have a match scheduled for tomorrow?

That dish is best eaten at the Aden Coliseum right before a match.

You need the meat first. Get Top Quality Meat from the Beast Herder in Beast Farm of Rune. I've spoken with Beast Herder Tunatun, so he is expecting you.

Then we need an Ice Crystal to cleanse and chill the meat. Get the Ice Crystal from Chef Jeremy over there. He won't give you something for nothing, be warned.

Come back with both ingredients. Hurry, my culinary powers are starting to itch!

.....

You've waited for a long time for this! Here's the appetizer... and the main course... and over here, the dessert!

Did you know that I made this food without using any fire whatsoever? I cooked it with the Ice Crystal! It's a very mysterious and difficult process! I'm exhausted!

Why aren't you eating? Do you plan to share it with someone? If so, you'd better get it where you're going quickly, before it spoils! I've heard that people like to eat this food at the Coliseum of Aden before a match. Is that what it's for?

The tablet has incomprehensible hieroglyphs engraved upon it. Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge have the Resonance Amulet .

When you go near the tablet, the Resonance Amulet begins to emit light.

• Commune with the tablet.

An incomprehensible knowledge digs into your head. You think you hear a woman's voice from somewhere.

Then, you feel it. It is an image of a duelist who began training to become invincible, but fell into temptation and ended up making a deal with the devil.

His name is Ancient Sword Master Iron. From end to end, he waits for offerings in front of the tablet, to prevent a duelist stronger than him from appearing.

And the place where he waits is the southeast corner of the Ketra Orc stronghold!

Further communion with this tablet would be futile.

A warrior, ready for a challenge, awaits you at the Tablet of Vision in the Ketra Orc Outpost. Get going!

The tablet is still and dark.

The Resonance Amulet that can access this tablet can be found at the Wall of Argos or the Imperial Tomb.

The Resonance Amulet starts emitting light as you approach the Tablet of Vision.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

A sharp blast of knowlege courses through your cranium! A vision appears of a black knight!

And there's the demon who corrupted the Ancient Sword Master Iron while he was on the Pilgrimage of the Duelist!

He promised him eternal life and invincibility in battle!

And now he's fighting a Gladiator in the Forest of the Dead in Rune Territory!

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. The next Resonance Amulet is in the hand of a Duelist who will confront the devil in the Forest of the Dead in Rune Territory.

What could've been the source of Iron's prideful behavior?

The next tablet might have the answer.

You seek the Resonance Amulet? Are you the powerful Knight I envisioned would come to help me?

• "Maybe so."

To get the Resonance Amulet, you must kill the Archon of Halisha.

Find him by entering the Sepulchers or by hunting down about 700 monsters at the Shrine of Loyalty.

Let me tell you. The devil Halisha made the Imperial Tomb its home during the Elmoreden era. Feudal lords paid tribute to dead emperors there.

One of the devil's minions, the Archon of Halisha, has the amulet. It can be found somewhere inside the Four Sepulchers.

If it proves too difficult to enter the Sepulcher, there is another way. Go to the corner of the Wall of Argos at the entrance of the grave, and find the Shrine of Loyalty.

The Archon will appear after you slay about 700 monsters at the shrine.

The stone tablet matching the Resonance Amulet is at the corner of the Wall of Argos.

Either way is treacherous, but I have faith in you!

The Resonance Amulet starts emitting light as soon as you near the Tablet of Vision.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A female voice seems to float on by as if the wind were singing...

You sense that the next Resonance Amulet is held by warriors near the Wall of Argos in the Valley of Saints.

Further communion with this tablet is futile. The next Resonance Amulet is being held by the Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge in the Northeast Valley of the Saints. Kill the guardians and take the amulet!

The Resonance Amulet starts emitting light as you approach the Tablet of Vision.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A vision appears of a Mysterious dark Knight...

He has the Resonance Amulet, and is seeking help with some imminent threat.

Speak with Master Felix in the Town of Goddard.

Further communion with this tablet would be pointless at this time.

Speak with Master Felix in the Town of Goddard.

Donath said I should be expecting you. You must have had quite the journey getting here. As requested, Top Quality Meat.

Now forgive my abruptness, but unless you have more business with me you should leave. This place is not for the aimless wanderer..

I already gave you the Top Quality Meat, didn't I?

Are you waiting around to get eaten or something?