Saga of the Hierophant

Tell me, my child, have you ever heard of a Saint of Light? Perhaps met one in person? I only ask because I've recently received word that a Saint of Light was seen wandering the streets of Goddard. Now this could easily be a hoax, like the time in Gludio, but this time... it just feels different. Something has changed in the air.

• "What's different?"

You are not ready yet, my child. I'll wait for your strength to grow though. Do come back when you are able.

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

It's not something I can explain fully, but I often feel the presence of great spiritual beings. Just as you cannot explain to the color blind what red looks like, I cannot explain this sense of mine to you. But you have sharp eyes and a strong sense of faith, both of which are necessary tools for the task I am about to bestow upon you.

I want you to go to the Town of Goddard and look for the Saint of Light. Report back to me if you find them.

Franz has already started looking into the Saints, his findings have all been recorded in this book here. He also ran into a troublesome individual who seemed hellbent on stopping him, and while I sincerely hope you do not run into him, there is information in this book that will help you deal with him too.

Go, my child. May the divine blessings of Einhasad be with you always....

Did you forget our arrangement? Go to the Town of Goddard and find the Saint of Light.

You know Franz I believe. He's personally vouched for the Saint of Light in the Town of Goddard. He says that anybody who has reached the pinnacle of their abilities and is looking for a new challenge should speak with her. I'll need to verify his information because it seems rather hastily scribbled down... but I have no reason to doubt the man. Are you willing to take this on for me?

• "Yes. I'll do it."

Your reputation is growing fast; now even the saint has acknowledged your abilities! She says that something changed in you after you were blessed by Einhasad. Is that true?

• "It is."

Well then, I believe it is time for you to have a new title, wouldn't you agree? How would the title of Heirophant sit with you?

Congratulations my child--may your word become gospel, and may your gospel enlighten those who dwell in the dark.

Well, my sincerest congratulations on receiving the recognition of the saint! That said, your abilities stil do not exceed those typical of your class, so the time for promotion has not yet approached for you.

(Only a character of level 76 may transfer class. Don't abandon the quest before class transfer is complete!)

My my! Congratulations on receiving the recognition of a saint! Clearly your faith, knowledge and hard work already surpasses the levels we expect of a Prophet. Henceforth, you shall be known as a Heirophant - may you guide your flock through the vices and pitfalls that appear through life's meandering path.

Your abilities do not yet exceed those typical of your class, my child. Be patient though--I will promote you when the time is right.

(Only a character of level 76 may transfer class. Don't abandon the quest before class transfer is complete!)

Hello! I've been expecting you!

Don't look so surprised! You're here for the Resonance Amulet, aren't you? I got this one from Agnes a while back. Don't you wonder how she got it and why she gave it to me? If you knew her, you'd understand!

While you were away, there was an accident in the Town of Goddard. Agnes provided food for the townspeople, and after the accident, everyone, including myself, came to rely upon her.

The stone you seek isn't perfect. When she gave me this one, she said she needed a more powerful one.

• "What do you need?"

I'll let you know the location of Ketra's Messenger Wahkan in the Ketra Orc Camp. First of all, you must gain trust of Ketra's Messenger Wahkan, and keep on working hard until you get the Divine Stone of Wisdom from Soul Guide Asefa who is the highest-ranking shaman of Ketra Orcs.

I'll let you know the location of Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk in the Varka Silenos Camp. First of all, you must gain trust of Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk, and keep on working hard until you get the Divine Stone of Wisdom from Soul Guide Udan Mardui who is the highest-ranking shaman of Varka Silenos.

Did you get the Divine Stone of Wisdom? Find the 'Divine Stone of Wisdom' by winning the trust of Asefa, chief shaman of the Ketra Orcs, or Udan Mardui, chief shaman of the Varka Silenos. If that doesn't work, speak to Ketra's Messenger Wahkan or Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk.

Wonderful! I didn't think you could do it so quickly in the middle of a war! Could I see the stone for a moment? I can create a Resonance Amulet for you now if you wish.

• "Here it is."

What are you still doing here? Our destiny approaches! The Resonance Amulet is stronger than ever. Take it south of the Varka Silenos barracks.

Each tribe has a chief shaman who also serves as a guide of dead souls. Asefa serves the Ketra Orcs and Udan Mardui serves the Varka Silenos. Each one possesses a Divine Stone of Wisdom. They are vaguely aware of its power, but have no idea how to use it. They actually give it away as a prize to whomever they consider the wisest of their respective tribes! You must gain their trust and get the stone. Bring it to me, and I'll combine it with the stone that Agnes gave me to create a Resonance Amulet.

The Ketra Orcs and the Varka Silenos are currently at war with each other, so you must choose which tribe to approach.

• "I'll approach the Ketra Orcs!"
• "I'll approach the Varka Silenos!"

I'll just combine the two pieces like this...

Voila! Now I'll give this to you as Agnes requested. May the holy light guide your path.

The Tablet of Vision that you seek is located north of the Varka Silenos barracks.

With luck, we'll meet again.

Hello again! Isn't Agnes great? I don't know how I ever got along without her! Did you find that Resonance Amulet useful?

This time, a very important priest asked me to help you.

• "What did he say?"

Bastian:

The Resonance Amulet that you seek is in the possession of the Archon of Halisha!

He resides inside the Four Sepulchers, but you must not pursue him there alone! Form a party with at least three other players before even attempting it!

If you must pursue him alone, attack his minions at the Shrine of Loyalty. He will show himself to defend them when you've gathered 700 marks of Halisha.

His minions include Grave Scarabs, Scavenger Scarabs, Grave Ants, Scavenger Ants, Shrine Knights and Shrine Guards.

The Tablet of Vision that you seek can be found between the Wall of Argos and Goddard.

The Resonance Amulet that you seek is in the possession of the Archon of Halisha!

He resides inside the Four Sepulchers, but you must not pursue him there alone! Form a party with at least three other players before even attempting it!

If you must pursue him alone, attack his minions at the Shrine of Loyalty. He will show himself to defend them when you've gathered 700 marks of Halisha.

His minions include Grave Scarabs, Scavenger Scarabs, Grave Ants, Scavenger Ants, Shrine Knights and Shrine Guards.

The Tablet of Vision that you seek can be found between the Wall of Argos and Goddard.

Why are you staring off into space? This is a fight to defeat darkness! Don't you have a stake in this? Do you think someone else will save you, like those pathetic priests in the temple?

Snap out of it! Help us to conquer the forces of darkness!

I am invincible! Until the power of light defeats the darkness that fills the world! This isn't your fight. Stand back!

That filthy demon turned tail and ran... This fight isn't finished! I won't rest until the power of darkness is completely defeated! You'll certainly fight against him one day. Until that day, may the light protect you.

Don't stop! You have to finish this fight! You don't want the power of the darkness and corruption to cover the world again, do you?

I am invincible! Until the power of light defeats the darkness that fills the world! This isn't your fight. Stand back!

Nice work! The power of darkness won't disappear if you just sit praying in the temple. It must be destroyed! It's a pity that there are so many priests who don't recognize that simple truth! Even fallen angels can't neglect the power of those who have true belief, can they?

• "You're absolutely right!"

I didn't expect to be meeting you like this. That devil seems to last forever! I can't rest until he is completely destroyed. I have something for you.

• "What?"

This isn't your fight. Stand back! Don't you have the Resonance Amulet? Use it to communicate with the Tablet of Vision. Hurry up, before Tanakia finds out!

Why are you still here? Do you still have the Resonance Amulet that I gave you? Why haven't you communed with the tablet yet?

It's good to know I have friends fighting alongside me. Stay true to the faith! By the way, this stone was protected by Fallen angel Tanakia! You were looking for it, right? Well, take it! I must be going now. I hope we meet again someday.

• "Wait!"

This is the stone that he dropped while running away from his last fight. You're qualified to possess its secrets.

Now, I must be going. I hope we meet again someday.

The tablet begins to shake slightly. Someone is nearby!

• Examine the area carefully.

Suddenly, someone appears on the other side of the tablet. Could it be Naverius, the main character in the book I got from Hollint?

I must get the Resonance Amulet away from Naverius!

There's a disturbance far from here. This isn't the time to get involved.

As I approach the tablet with the Resonance Amulet, it starts to buzz.

• Touch the Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision.

Suddenly, huge amounts of knowledge are painfully seared into your brain. Some secrets of the tablet start to be revealed.

Suddenly, the vision goes white... and emerging from within is a face... Could it be...?

Bastian in the Town of Goddard?

And then, just as suddenly, the vision vanishes and the commune is over.

The tablet goes still and quiet, as if nothing had ever happened. Visit Priest Bastian in the Town of Goddard and get the Resonance Amulet from him.

The tablet begins vibrating softly. The Resonance Amulet must be nearby.

• Patrol the area.

You feel the vibration from the Resonance Amulet as a powerful being appears. Someone prevents his approach!

Without the Resonance Amulet, it's just a tablet. Find the man who prevented the creature from attacking you.

There's a fight. You'd better not get involved.

The amulet vibrates as you approach.

• Touch the Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision.

Forbidden knowledge enters your mind, this time without pain. You now understand the forbidden strength and the resulting fate. You realize its grandness. Go and report to High Priest Holint of the Town of Oren.

The tablet goes still and dark as if nothing had happened. Go to High Priest Hollint in the Town of Oren and tell him what you've learned.

I have heard of your undying passion as a Priest. the Town of Goddard needs someone to help relieve the grief and suffering that is abundant here. The people have lost their hopes and dreams.

Can you help me reignite their passions?

• "What can I do?"

Meet Duncan who is working in the hot springs area. He can help with the suffering caused by this famine.

The light shines brighter than ever in you, Priest. I gather your mission was a success.

How is Duncan? May the blessing of light always be with him for this favor.

• "Here's the food you asked for."

I won't forget your kindness. Have you been to the Tablet of Vision south of the Tower of Insolence? I hope you find what you seek.

I wish to give light and hope to the people of this town, but they are blinded by hunger.

Can you visit Duncan in the hot springs area and bring back some food? He has promised to help me.

I'll fill the granary with this generous gift. Thanks to your help, these people can walk the path of light once more.

Now I can help you! A woman named Luna told me of how one can step beyond his own limitations. You remind me of her.

Take this Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision, south of the Tower of Insolence. It will bring you new knowledge.

What can I do for you, priest of light?

Saint Agnes sent you to me? Well come on in, then! How are things with Saint Agnes?

Ah, yes, the starving people! She has a heart of gold, that one! I'll always do anything I can to help her. I'm glad you came!

I'll need something to keep the food fresh on the trip back to her, however...

• "What do you need?"

There's quite a bit of food here, and it's bound to spoil unless we have a way to preserve it. We'll need an ice crystal to keep it fresh. Chef Jeremy has them. You can go and ask him about them.

You brought the ice crystals. I've already prepared all the food and packaged it to go. Now all I have to do is process it to keep it fresh. Give me an ice crystal now.

• "Here it is."

Oh, you're still here. Although I processed the food so that it won't spoil quickly, it won't last forever! Take it to the Saint immediately, before it goes bad!

Ice crystals are crystallizations of cold energy. Bring one to me, and I'll process the food so that it won't spoil on your journey.

Chef Jeremy has the ice crystals. You must meet and help him. He is laboring to prepare a cooking contest. That way you will find the ice crystals. Please do it for me.

To keep it cool, place the ice crystal here and seal it completely like this...

Voila! It's done! Take it to the saint!

Do you think it's enough food? It's not a pretty box, but I put my heart into it! I trust the saint will divide it fairly among all the people in the village. Please, give my best regards to Saint Agnes!

You must have the Resonance Amulet to access the Tablet of Vision. The Resonance Amulet is held by a creature with four wings.

The unshaped tablet begins to shake and make noise as the Resonance Amulet draws near.

• Touch the Tablet of Vision with the Resonance Amulet.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. The cascade of brief images is unintelligible at first...

But then, the next tablet comes into view! It's northeast of the Ketra Orc Outpost! Someone nearby has the Resonance Amulet! It looks like the legendary Naverius has it! And then the vision fades. You must go northeast of the Ketra Orc Outpost and get the Resonance Amulet.

The tablet goes still and quiet, as if nothing had ever happened. Go to the northeast of the Ketra Orc Outpost and get the Resonance Amulet.

As Bastian said, kill the Archon of Halisha at the Wall of Argos or the Shrine of Loyalty and take the stone from him!

The reaction doesn't seem as dramatic as before, but it appears to be working.

• Approach the Tablet of Vision with the Resonance Amulet.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension are again seared painfully into your brain. Now the words of Naverius make sense. I know where the next Tablet of Vision is! It's southeast of Hunters Village. Someone near the tablet has the Resonance Amulet. It's hard to make out, but he seems to be riding something, and something else is bearing down on him from behind! And then the vision fades...

The tablet goes still and dark as if nothing had happened. Go and find the Resonance Amulet southeast of Hunters Village.

A rough tablet appears before you.

It emits a faint hum similar to the Resonance Amulet as you approach.

• Touch the Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. In a mesmerizing revelation you realize that this isn't the only Resonance Amulet nor Tablet of Vision! The knowledge contained in these tablets could change the world!

As the pain subsides, a strange vision appears before you. A creature with four white wings, flying above the Valley of Saints, is carrying the Resonance Amulet! In a moment, the vision fades...

The tablet goes still and dark, as if nothing had happened. Go to the south of the Valley of Saints and find the Tablet of Vision!

The tablet goes still and dark, as if nothing had happened. Go to the south of the Valley of Saints and find the next Resonance Amulet!

The Resonance Amulet is vibrating so fiercely you fear it will shake itself to pieces.

• Take the Resonance Amulet nearer to the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain.

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As the pain fades, the communion comes to an end. But where is the next Resonance Amulet? Bastian's last words were troubling.... Talk to him again soon!

The tablet goes still and dark as if nothing had happened. Talk to Bastian, maybe he'll have an idea where the next Resonance Amulet might be!