Трагедия в лесуTragedy in Von Hellmann Forest

What's your business here?

• "I need the necromantic rite of communion performed."

The necromantic rite of communion is a secret rite performed only by the children of Shilen. It is our secret heritage. Not everyone may receive it. Who sent you?

• "High Priest Innocentin sent me."

You want me to hold a seance? The necromantic rite of communion is the secret magic of Dark Elves. It's not for novices!

(This quest is for characters level 63 or above who have also completed the Hidden Truth quest.)

High priest of Einhasad?

Ha! You amuse me, now go!

Unbelievable! Whose soul could the high priest want me to summon with dark magic? Doesn't he serve the god of light?

• Show her Einhasad's Crucifix

Einhasad's Crucifix! You would have me summon the soul of a priest?

I believe you that High Priest Innocentin sent you. Since he requests it, I'll do my best.

I need you to bring me something.

• "What?"

You say High Priest Innocentin asks me to hold a seance? You're kidding, right? Show me proof or be on your way!

Hunt zombies or ghosts in the Forest of the Dead for a clean skull, preferably an Elven one. It will increase my chances of summoning a priest of Einhasad to use a child of Shilen.

I believe High Priest Innocentin sent you. Hunt zombies or ghosts in the Forest of the Dead to find me a clean skull, preferably an Elven one. It will increase my chances of summoning a priest of Einhasad to use a child of Shilen.

An Elven skull! Now I can proceed.

• Wait for incantation

Is that an Elven skull? Good. However, I'm busy helping someone else, you'll have to come back later.

In the name of the Mother, come to me! I, who have mastered the laws of nature, demand that you obey my order! Your spirit shall reside within this vessel. Come!

• Wait

Success! My work is done.

The soul is not stable in this vessel. It won't last long! Find out the rest directly from him before he leaves this realm!

My concentration has been broken!

Come back later when it's quieter. I can't focus with so many people around.

I don't want to get involved with a priest of Einhasad. He's right here, finish your business quickly!

This ghost isn't the one you requested. Someone else must be conducting the seance as well!

Come back when it's quieter and I'll try again.

Two minutes wasn't enough?

I'll try bringing him out once more. This time, finish your talk!

• Try again

Two minutes wasn't enough?

I'll try bringing him out again. This time, finish your talk!

• Try again.

Finished? Don't tell me.

Probably something related to Innocentin. Take it to him, I don't want to get involved!

Ah, hello again!

Sometime ago, a priest here doing volunteer work found a crucifix and brought it to me.

It was the very same crucifix I gave you! Did you drop it?

Take this crucifix to Magister Tifaren immediately!

Take this crucifix to Magister Tifaren and ask her to perform necromancy. She tends to be quite wary of strangers, so you may need to prove your sincerity to her. Keep trying, she'll come around.

Come on in! Did he tell you anything?

• "Well, he said..."

Innocentin

I see.. Lidia von Hellmann was lord of the Forest of the Dead! She was Alfred's daughter, a survivor of the tragedy of Hellmann Forest... Thank you.

Thanks to you, we know that his death wasn't in vain...

I will treasure this crucifix always!

Hmm..? Was there something else?

• "Who's behind all of this?"

Do you want to ask me something?

• "Who is behind the tragedy?"

Who's behind the tragedy? Well, there are several theories, I'm sure you've heard them all!

Why don't I tell you one you probably haven't heard...

Alfred von Hellmann and I were very close friends and he shared with me the terrible dissatisfaction he had in his heart...

• "I heard that he didn't intentionally become a traitor."

Exactly! He only meant to encourage the lame duck king! He never even considered treason until his meeting with a mystic in the forest! Around that time I hired a treasure hunter to find out exactly what was going on with Alfred... That didn't go well at all!

• "What happened?"

He was accused of worshipping the devil! His secretive nature, along with the sensitivity of the mission, led to his downfall.

I was occupied elsewhere and couldn't protect him...

He was charged, convicted and executed on the square of Rune Castle! The evidence he had gathered for me was thrown into a deserted well.

• "Tell me more!"

It's said that his ghost visits that well every night.

I'd always believed that all ghosts were evil, but after my experiences with necromancy, the realm of the gods is denied to me. I must find out what actually happened!

Would you meet with him and ask him what he found out?

• "I'll do it."

You'll find the well in the northwest part of the village. Show the ghost the letter and he'll grant your request.

The ghost of the treasure hunter is said to appear around the well in the northwest part of the village.

Take the letter to him and come back to me with his reply.

Oh, you're back? Did you bring any news?

• "Check out this box."

Indeed! Is this the box he told you about?

He told me once, in case something happened to him, he would store all his most important documents in a box! Hmm...

I can't help but think... Perhaps it's fortunate that I left the temple and came here! Ah... but that's not important...

Now give me the box!

I must open it carefully and see what it holds. Why don't you come back a little later?

It's the report of the Mystic Neidrahu, the instigator of the insurrection! Do you care to read it?

• "Yes!"

Regarding Neidrahu

"... No one knows for sure how deeply Alfred von Hellmann was influenced by his magic, for his eloquence was certainly equal to his magic ability. Alfred wasn't the only one swayed by his words. Neidrahu called himself a messenger, and personally gathered many supporters for the insurrection."

• Turn the page

"Nidrah's preaching persuaded his followers of the awesome power of the dark arts. He often spoke of a powerful magus known as a devil, who practiced magic in Gludio. He convinced them that his own power was equal to the devil's!

Information regarding Beleth, Black Magus and the pastoral history of the wasteland of Gludio was all available at the main library. Although many were suspicious of his claims, eventually they believed him."

• Turn the page

"This was to be his greatest accomplishment! The army of undead that he conjured played a pivotal role in the tragedy that occurred in the Hellmann Forest, but the outcome wasn't as he expected...

Before his army was ready, the King learned of the Hellmann family's treason. In a fit of rage, and without any consultations, the King mobilized an occupation force and marched on the Hellmann Forest."

• Next Page

"The supporters of the von Hellmann family fought bravely, but their lack of organization was their undoing. As the King's army approached, the family finally realized that they had failed. By then, most of their sympathizers had been beheaded or taken prisoner by the King's army. The von Hellmanns were very powerful, but their treasonous behavior caused them to fall into disgrace and to be renounced by the royal family. The fall was especially painful to Alfred, who, as patriarch, had to watch as his vassals and then his family were tortured and beheaded, before he ascended the scaffold himself.

• Turn the page

"It was then that Nidrah's magic sprang into action! At dusk, as the King's army took inventory of the treasures of the Hellmann family, a huge army of undead fighters rushed the castle!

They were the souls of the executed vassals, led by Alfred's children Lidia and Eilhalder von Hellmann! All were under the control of Nidrah."

• Turn the page

"What happened next was a repeat of the events of the war with Beleth. Those killed by an undead were resurrected and enlisted in Lidia's force. The higher-level vassals of the Hellmann family became vampires, or high level undead. They possessed indescribable power!

It seemed the battle was over, until..."

• Next Page

"I had my doubts about Lidia. If she was resurrected, how did she become Lord of the Forest of the Dead? Why not Alfred?

I think she conspired with Nidrah! I'll investigate this further."

Hmm...

Did you finish it? It's the true account of the terrible tragedy that occurred in Hellmann Forest... But it doesn't answer all of my questions... Would you do something for me?

I'm afraid it won't be easy, and you look very tired! Why don't you take a break and come back when you're refreshed.

Did you finish it? It's the true account of the terrible tragedy that occurred in Hellmann Forest... But it doesn't answer all of my questions... Would you do something for me?

I'm afraid it won't be easy, and you look very tired! Why don't you take a break and come back later when you're refreshed and have had a little more training.

(The Heart of Lidia quest may only be undertaken by a character of level 64 or above.)

У Тебя есть, что сказать призраку, который не жив, не мертв?

• "Я пришел чтобы послушать тебя."

Что Ты хочешь узнать?

• "Вот письмо от Верховного Жреца Земли."

Это письмо написано Верховным Жрецом? Иными словами, ему не хватило того, что он беспокоил меня при жизни, он хочет делать это и после моей смерти? Да и храм Эйнхасад не так уж неприступен.

Ну ладно... Все равно мне заняться нечем, я помогу тебе.

Что тебя интересует?

• Спросить о Темных Магах

Тебя послал Верховный Жрец? Иными словами, ему не хватило того, что он беспокоил меня при жизни, он хочет делать это и после моей смерти? Да и храм Эйнхасад не так уж неприступен.

Ну ладно... Все равно мне заняться нечем, я помогу тебе.

Что тебя интересует?

• Спросить о Темных Магах

Его зовут Неид, сокращенно от Нидраха.

Я не могу успокоиться, пока не найду его!

• "Расскажи мне о нем."

Шок от его казни приглушил мои воспоминания, так что я не помню его как следует, а его ученики сожгли все бумаги.

Мне кажется, я вспомнил, зачем я здесь.

• "Зачем же?"

Я вспомнил! Я спрятал книгу о нем в этом колодце.

Головы обвиняемых в поклонении демонам были сброшены сюда. Если окажешься в колодце, они нападут на тебя !

• "А другого пути нет?"

Есть, конечно! Мы только что придумали другой путь.

• "Какой же?"

Они не такие уж умные! Они нападут, если прикоснешься к колодцу.

Так что остается только вступить с ними в бой.

Пока будете драться, я подниму вход в колодец.

Если хотите, можете отвернуться...

• "Я сделаю это!"
• "Я не буду делать этого."

Теряешь при этом ты, не я.

Если подойти к Роднику, то можно потревожить духа человека, утонувшего в нем. Вы должны сразиться с ним.

А я в это время подниму ворота Родника. Ничего сложного же?

Если не хотите, можете отказаться...

• Согласиться
• Отказаться

Хорошо. Тогда давайте обсудим способ. Сначала, возьмите эти украшения. Если ударить по колодцу, духи вылезут.

Пока Вы будете драться с духами, я распечатаю скрытый отчет, спрятанный в колодце

Только не убивайте духов, пока я буду это делать. А то они вернутся обратно в колодец, если погибнут.

Когда я вскрою печать, цвет украшений изменится. После этого можете убивать духов и делать с ними все что захочешь. Понятно?

• "Я не уверен"
• "Ясно"

Если ударить по колодцу, духи выберутся наружу.

Пока Вы будете драться с духами, я распечатаю скрытый отчет, спрятанный в колодце

Только не убивайте духов, пока я буду это делать. А то они вернутся обратно в колодец, когда погибнут.

Когда я вскрою печать, цвет украшений изменится. После этого можете убивать духов и делать с ними все что захотите. Понятно?

• "Я не уверен"
• "Ясно"

Что тебе не понятно?

Дерись с ними, но не убивай их. Когда украшения изменят цвет, найди меня.

Не убивай духов, пока украшения не изменят цвет!

OK! Вперед!

Эй, почему ты так плохо работаешь? Так не пойдет - ударил один раз и убежал как ребенок! Настоящая работа - это не так просто!

Тебе нужно вызвать душу, постучав по колодцу, драться с ней, пока украшения не изменят цвет и потом обследовать колодец! Ясно?

Отчет находится у входа в колодец. Так как я призрак, тебе придется добраться до него самому.

Вот он! Сейчас вскрою первую печать. Отдай ее Инноосентину, только он может окончательно вскрыть замок. До встречи!

Это дело всей моей жизни! Быстро, найди Инносентина!

Все это так странно...

• "Ты что-нибудь помнишь?"

....................

(Указывает на Тифарен.)

Я не уверен... Все это так туманно. Почему я здесь?

• "Я использовал некромантию."

Зачем Ты призвал меня сюда?

• "Чтобы узнать, что произошло в Лесу Мертвых."

Все это так туманно. Можешь говорить конкретнее?

• "Что ты знаешь о Хозяине Леса Мертвых?"

Ты, должно быть, имеешь в виду Лидию фон Хельман, она единственная выжила в трагедии, которая произошла здесь.

• "В какой трагедии?"

Трагедия в лесу Хельманов состояла в убийстве королевской семьи. Армия Короля уничтожила их и всех их приверженцев. Вот откуда у леса такое имя.

• "А почему их убили?"

Семья Хельманов восстала против королевства, надеясь на то, что Король будет воевать. Однако, Король уже не хотел воевать после того, как потерял свою жену и сына в битве против Амадео, Короля Адена.

В результате случилось несчастье - не то, что Альфред фон Хельман ожидал.

• Мне нужно спросить его, не стоял ли кто-нибудь за всей этой историей.

Не знаю. Верховный Жрец занимался расследованием, спроси у него!

Колодец излучает недобрую энергию.

• Исследовать колодец

На Вас напал дух из колодца.

Подготовьтесь к бою с духом из колодца!

Теперь Вы можете достать коробку.

Мне больше нечего делать у этого зловещего колодца.