Testimony of Fate

We Dark Elves believe that hidden truths and new knowledge will make us stronger. The power of darkness that so frightens your tribe, the ultimate secrets veiled under the abyss of darkness.... We have explored and managed fearlessly. That is our strength.

(Quest for Dark Elven characters level 37 and above.)

Our task is to discover the hidden truths. The Dark Elves have the shortest history and are the fewest in number among the 5 races, but we understand the power of darkness better than anybody else. We fearlessly explore and manage the very thing that other tribes dread: the power of darkness, the ultimate secrets veiled under the black abyss... This is our strength.

We believe that the more truth and hidden knowledge we uncover, the stronger we will become. If you wish to advance to a higher level, you must learn more knowledge and truth. Most important, you must accomplish your previous task and excel at the introductory level.

(Quest for Dark Elven characters level 37 or above.)

Our mission is to discover hidden facts and truths. The Dark Elves have the shortest history and are the fewest in number among the 5 races, but understand the power of darkness better than anybody else. We fearlessly explore and manage the very thing that other tribes dread: the power of darkness, the ultimate secrets veiled under the black abyss... This is our strength.

We believe that the more truth and hidden knowledge we reveal, the stronger we will become. If you wish to advance to a higher level, you must strive for more knowledge and truth.

(Quest for Dark Elven characters level 37 or above.)

Our mission is to discover hidden facts and reveal forgotten truths. The Dark Elves have the shortest history and are the fewest in number among the 5 races, but we understand the power of darkness better than anybody else. We fearlessly explore and manage the very thing that other tribes dread: the power of darkness, the ultimate secrets veiled under the black abyss... This is our strength.

The more we uncover the truth and reveal hidden knowledge, the stronger we will become. This is what we firmly believe. If you can discover the Forbidden Knowledge and thereby enrich our spiritual heritage, you will be acknowledged for your contribution and be given the approval to advance to the higher rank of Warrior or Magician.

• "I shall discover the Forbidden Knowledge."

At last there is news of 'Kaysha's Revelation', which was thought lost. While the Human religious reformation distorted many facts about the goddess Shilen, this revelation contains the truth written in the Age of Giants. If only we could recover it we would gain a better understanding of the goddess and the source of her power.

No doubt the original scroll has been destroyed, but a copy of the revelation has been handed down throughout the ages. Have you heard about Hornius the Human scholar from the Imperial Era? It is said that he was murdered by believers of Einhasad while researching Kaysha's Revelation. It is rumored that one of his students made a copy of the revelation.

The name of his pupil was Alder. He was once a monk assigned to the shrine. He saved himself from being burned at the stake at the time of the Inquisition by swearing that he would convert to Einhasad. But according to the recently found memoirs of Alder, he was convinced that Kaysha's Revelation was an important historical document. He therefore secretly made a copy and hid it away. We must find it.

• Ask about brother Alder.

Legend says that the Remains of Alder rest here in this village, in the shrine of Einhasad. If we acquire the remains, we could summon the spirit of Alder and ask him where he hid his copy of the revelation.

Recently brother Metheus contacted us and offered to hand over the remains. Go and meet Brother Metheus. He is in Einhasad's shrine in this village.

Alder's Ash lies in the Einhasad Temple here in town. If you can obtain it, you can use the exorcism ritual to call the Alder's spirit from Purgatory and ask where the Revelations are kept.

Not long ago, Brother Metheus contacted us and said that he could give the Alder's Ash to us. Go meet with Brother Metheus. You will find him in the local Einhasad Temple.

And take this Dimension Diamond. You can trade it to the village gatekeeper for something special that may help you on your journey.

Go to Einhasad's Temple and meet Brother Metheus. He has offered to give us the Alder's remains. You must be careful and very discreet.

I had a feeling that he expected something in return. Well, we have no choice. Do whatever he asks that is within your power. The most important thing is that we acquire the revelation.

Belladonna? When it comes to poison, Master Ixia from the Town of Dion is the expert. You should consult her. By the way, this guy Metheus...he is more dangerous than I thought. I had no idea that his heart was so full of hatred and revenge.

At last you have brought Alder's Skull. With this we can perform the exorcism ritual and summon the spirit of Alder. Let us begin...

In the name of Shilen, Master of hell, Queen of the dead,

thou who hast crossed the waters of forgetfulness, spirit of Eldus Bricent...

Cross the border of life and death and appear to us!

You must find the descendant of Alder named 'Roa' immediately! Tell him the secret that Alder's spirit whispered to you and find out where the revelation is hidden.

The complete copy of the revelation which was thought to be lost 200 years ago is in our hands at last! Good job, brother of darkness. Thanks to your efforts our tribe will have an even better understanding of the dark arts. In return for your efforts I will give you the opportunity to advance to a higher rank. I am sure that would be satisfactory to you.

• "Yes, that is my wish."

I shall write you a Recommendation letter. Take it to Tetrarch Thifiell in the Dark Elves' Village. You will be given 'Shilen's Initiation'. When you successfully complete this test, you will receive the 'Mark of Fate' from the Tetrarch.

Your ambition is admirable, but you are still unprepared to take 'Shilen's Initiation'. Come back after you have accumulated more experience, then I will write you the letter of Recommendation.

Your time has not yet come. You must prepare more to realize your ambitions. Come back after you have accumulated more experience, then I will write you the Recommendation letter you must have in order to take 'Shilen's Initiation'.

Good. Now you are ready! I will write a Letter of Recommendation for you. Take this letter to Tetrarch Thifiell in the Dark Elf Village. You will be given Shilen's Initiation and receive the Abyssal Mark.

You must go back to the Dark Elven Forest and meet Tetrarch Thifiell. Follow his instructions and take 'Shilen's Initiation'. You will then receive the 'Mark of Fate' which is essential for advancement. Please hurry!

I pray you pass 'Shilen's Initiation' and are advanced to a higher rank. May the eye of the abyss lead you.

What business would a Dark Elf have with me?

• "I was sent here by your ancestor, brother Alder."

Brother Alder? My great, great grandfather? But how would a Dark Elf know about my ancestor? What could you possibly want to know about a person who has been dead for many years?

• "I just want to know the truth!"
• "Even though you cover it with your hands, the moon still shines."

What?

• "Even though you cover it with your hands, the moon still shines."

I heard those words from my grandmother when I was quite small... She beseeched me to remember it until my dying day, and to pass them on to my children. I didn't understand the meaning exactly, but I knew that it was something very important. She said that if someone comes to me and says those words, I must give this to them. I am not sure what it is, it seems to be some kind of a slip. If you look here, it says 'Gludin Warehouse'. It is yours.

It appears to be a claim check for a warehouse. Perhaps my ancestor had something precious stored there? The slip says 'Gludin warehouse'. You had better go and have a look there.

Is it true that my ancestor wrote a book that was banned by the Priests of Einhasad? Why would he be interested in forbidden knowledge? You must be careful. It is said that by merely reading the book your soul can become corrupted.

The Book of the Abyss is an amazing scripture, a collection of all the knowledge and experiences of our race through the millennia. The time has come for you to contribute your part to our history.

You must prepare and use a special ink for this process. Thus will begin the Initiation Ceremony of the Shilen Circle.

• Ask about the ink

To create the ink that you must use to write within The Book of the Abyss you will need to obtain two ingredients: Red Fairy Dust from a Bloody Pixy and Blight Treant Sap from... a Blight Treant.

To begin the Initiation Ceremony of the Shilen Circle you must create a very special ink. To create this ink you will need to obtain two ingredients: Red Fairy Dust from the Bloody Pixy and Blight Treant Sap from blight treants.

You have assembled the ingredients needed for making Scarlet Ink. The Initiation Ceremony of the Shilen Circle may begin.

• Begin the Initiation Ceremony

Purge your soul and absorb the knowledge and experience of your ancestors from the Book of the Abyss. Add your contribution to our holy scripture.

I, Arkenia, Shaman of the Abyss proclaim that you have been given the sacred knowledge of our ancestors. You are privy to the prophecies foretelling our dark, chaotic future and have been shown what our race must do to survive.

Specific memories will fade from your mind, but the knowledge will be held in your heart for the right moment.

Congratulations! The Initiation Ceremony of the Shilen Circle is complete. You have achieved a higher level. Now go back to Tetrarch Thifiell.

I congratulate you on completing the Initiation Ceremony of Shilen. Now take the letter that I gave you to Tetrarch Thifiell.

Belladonna? Of course I can make it for you. But first I need a few things.

I need Medusa's Blood, Marsh Spider Fluids, Dead Seeker Dung, Tyrant's Blood, and Nightshade Root. Please bring 10 of each.

You will find the Dead Seeker bat at the Execution Grounds in Dion, Tyrant in the Wastelands of Gludio, and the Nightshade Root can be obtained from the stakatos of Cruma Marshlands. Here is a list. Once you have gathered all the materials, bring them back to me.

Hurry and bring me the materials for making Belladonna!

• Ask again about the materials

I need 10 each of Medusa's Blood, Marsh Spider Fluids, Dead Seeker Dung, Tyrant's Blood, and Nightshade Root. Dead Seeker bats can be found on the Execution Grounds of Dion, Tyrant is in the Wastelands of Gludio, and Nightshade Root can be obtained from the stakatos of Cruma Marshlands.

You have found all the materials. Please wait as I create the Belladonna for you. You must be very careful! Belladonna is a strong poison. Just one drop will kill even a mighty bull! Here it is. Put it to good use.

I won't ask what the Belladonna is for. Don't underestimate its power, just one single drop will turn his body into a corpse and send his spirit back to Shilen.

Magister Kaira tells me that you are in the midst of a trial to advance to a higher rank... Does the Belladonna that I made for you the other day have anything to do with that? Anyway, I wish you good luck.

Come in, Dark Elf. Do you know why I've asked you here? Once I had a beloved sister. She was the only family I had left. She was executed during the rebellion of farmers because of her relationship with the Bishops. And this after she was excommunicated! The High Priest said that her soul would be damned and her body could not be buried in consecrated ground!

Einhasad teaches forgiveness and mercy but I cannot suppress the furious sadness in my heart.

I must have revenge on those who killed my sister!

If you will help me avenge my sister, I will take the skull of Brother Alders from the crypt in the temple. There are two things with which I need your help. First, locate my sister's remains in the Execution Grounds. Her body hangs from the branches of a tree. This is no normal tree, but a fearsome creature of the undead called Hangman Tree. Once you retrieve my sister's remains, put them in this pot and bring them to me.

Go and find the remains of my sister in the Execution Grounds. I cannot bear the thought of her body hanging from the branches of the Hangman Tree. Please bring my sister's body back to me!

Thank you so much. At last my sister can have a decent burial...

If you could please help me with one more thing, I need you to bring me some 'Belladonna'. I have read that this poison can kill a bull with just one droplet! I intend to kill Priest Criton, who executed my sister with this same poison.

Isn't it true that your race has some familiarity with poisons?

Please fetch the Belladonna as soon as possible and I will give you the skull of Brother Alders.

Please bring me the 'Belladonna'. I intend to use it to avenge the death of my sister. I know that your race has some familiarity with poisons. From what I hear, there is a Dark Elf called 'Iksia' who is a real poison expert!

If you will bring me Belladonna, you will receive the skull of Brother Alders you want so badly.

Thank you so much! At last my sister's death will be avenged! Although I shall surely be damned for it, I intend to personally see the beast get what he gave to my beloved sister.

Here is the skull of Alders from the crypt of the temple as I promised. Take it.

After I bury my sister I shall avenge her death. You Dark Elves have been very useful to my preparations for this day, but I will take it from here.

The Dark Elves created the guardian of darkness to overcome their numerous enemies during the battle of the Humans and Elves of Light.

The father of Dark Elves, Tetrarch Thifiell, brought a Treant from the Emerald Forest and planted it in the corpses of 66 Tree Elves, creating the first blight Treant.

His minions kidnapped the queen of red pixy from the Enchanted Valley and subjected her to a very cruel ritual. As a result, the first bloody pixy was born, a crimson spirit with a taste for blood...

• Ask about the Red Fairy Dust.

So you have also come for the blood-colored Fairy Dust! I can't give it to you for free! Do me a favor, though, and I will give it to you. Listen carefully!

Our queen's hobby is collecting skulls. She delights in displaying strange-looking skulls from rare species. Personally, I find it a repulsive hobby. But she's our queen, after all -- what can I do?

She lacks the skulls of a Grandis, Karul Bugbear, Breka Orc Overlord and Leto Lizardman Overlord. Bring me one skull from each of them and I will give you the Red Fairy Dust in return. I swear on this jewel!

You will find a Grandis in Death Pass.Karul Bugbears will be in Hunters Valley.You will find Breka Orc Overlords in Breka's Stronghold.And the Leto Lizardman Overlord will be on the Plains of the Lizardmen.

Our queen lacks the skulls of a Grandis, Karul Bugbear, Breka Orc Overlord and Leto Lizardman Overlord. Bring me one skull from each of them and I will give you the Red Fairy Dust in return. I promised on the jewel, didn't I? Pixies always keep their word! Should I tell you where you will find the creatures again?

You will find a Grandis in Death Pass.Karul Bugbears will be in Hunters Valley.You will find Breka Orc Overlords in Breka's Stronghold.And the Leto Lizardman Overlords will be on the Plains of the Lizardmen.

You have collected all the skulls! I am impressed! The queen will be happy, too! Here is your Red Fairy Dust as promised! And remember this is much more valuable than the normal Silver Fairy Dust.

Do you realize the value of the dust I gave you? Fairy Dust made by bloody pixies is 10 times more valuable than the normal Silver Fairy Dust!

.This. place. is. where. the. great. blight. treants. settled.

66. corpses. of. Elves. our. ancestors. rooted. over. their. bodies. and. grew. by. drinking. their. blood.

The. King. of. the. black. willows. in. the. Swampland. cast. his. greedy. eyes. on. our. land.

The. black. willow. lurker. in the Swampland. shall. never. be. forgiven.

• I will destroy the Black Willow Lurker!

To. kill. the. black. willow. lurker in. the. Swampland. you. must. break. off. its. branches. dig. out. its. roots. cut. off. its. stems. burn. its. stump.

.You. must. bring. a. black. willow. lurker. leaf. Bring. it. and. you. shall. have. your. sap. of. blight. Treant..

.I. give. you. my. word. Take. this. seed. as. my. bond.

To. kill. the. black. willow. lurker you. must. break. off. its. branches. dig. out. its. roots. cut. off. its. stems. burn. its. stump.

.You. must. bring. a. black. willow. lurker. leaf. Bring. it. and. you. shall. have. your. sap. of. blight. Treant..

I. give. you. my. word. Take. this. seed. as. my. bond.

You. have. killed. the. black. willow. lurker!. It. will. never. covet. our. land. again. Thank. you. so. much. Here. is. the. sap. of. blight. Treant.

Sap. of. blight. Treant. This. precious. liquid. is. very. powerful. You. must. treat. it. with. care.

Welcome home, young brother. It seems like only yesterday when you came here after you finished training in the shrine of Shilen. My, haven't you grown!

This document you have found is known as 'Kaysha's Revelation'. It contains the truth about Shilen! It contains the truth of the goddess, long thought lost! That document is essential to our suvival in the Age of Chaos. It will be the key to the opening of a new era.

Now it is time for your Initiation Ceremony. You shall share the experience and knowledge that you have acquired in the Human world, as well as absorbing the accumulated knowledge of the ancestors. Take this letter and amulet to Witch Arkenia of the Dark Elves Initiation Altar. She will help you complete the Initiation Ceremony of Shilen.

It is time for you to take the Initiation Ceremony of Shilen. Take the letter and charm that I gave you to Witch Arkenia of the Dark Elves Initiation Altar. She will perform your ceremony.

The Book of the Abyss is the living history of our past and future. It is where all our tribal knowledge and experience is recorded. To complete the Initiation Ceremony you must write your own phrase in the book. Good luck!

Brother of darkness, you now know the truth of abyss. My congratulations on your newfound awakening. You have glimpsed the dark fate our tribe must endure during the coming age of chaos. Do not be despondent, however! Your task now, like all of ours, is to concentrate on the mission before us.

To that end, I now award you thisMark of Fate. You will need it if you ever transfer to a higher class. I'm sure you will be much changed when next we meet; I sense a powerful destiny ahead of you. May Shilen's power shield you always.

I remember... I saw it in an Old Account Book... We Dwarves are very precise record keepers. It is recorded that when my predecessor first came here to the town's warehouse, a pale man in a priest gown left a scroll with him.

It is the Steel Gate Guild's purpose to protect all deposited things completely, so we have kept the scroll safely secured for the last 200 years. Although your receipt is very old, there is no doubt that it was issued by our warehouse. One moment. I shall bring the deposited goods.

Here you go! Some of the pages in this book are torn, but that was how it looked when it was deposited!

I don't know what that document refers to, but please remember that it has been kept safe by our Steel Gate Guild for over 200 years. To us, credibility is the greatest virtue!

This is a copy of Kaisha's Revelation, ancient religious scriptures that I transcribed at great risk to my life. I will safeguard it for future generations. Although it is dark elves who now seek its secrets, I find it rewarding that such an old truth is again known to the world.

You may obtain a written copy of the revelation from Gludin's warehouse. First you must obtain a bill from my daughter 'Roa' who lives in this village. Go to her and say 'The moon emits light though you hide it with your hand.' She will then give you the bill.