Чего хотят женщиныWhat Women Want

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of their voice?

No? I know members of your race laugh at such emotions. What a pity! You have no idea how much you're missing...

(Only Elves and Humans may undertake this quest.)

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of her voice? I can think of nothing else; I cannot eat or sleep or even work!

But I lack the courage to confess my feelings, so I suffer in silence. But I must know! I have decided to pour my heart out to her in a letter, but who will deliver it for me? It must be someone trustworthy -- this is too important to entrust to just anyone!

(Only Elves and Humans who are at least level 2 may undertake this quest.)

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of her voice? I can think of nothing else; I cannot eat or sleep or even work! If she would only have me, I would gladly devote the rest of my life to making her happy...

• Ask about Arujien's beloved.

If I tell you her name, you must give me your word that you will not reveal it -- I would sooner die than embarrass her publicly! Well... Her name is Greenis. Even saying her name aloud makes my heart beat faster!

But I must know if she has feelings for me as well. If she does not, I won't burden her with my love.

Will you help me?

• Say yes.

Thank you! I won't forget your kindness.

Obviously, I can't approach Greenis directly -- what would people say! -- but she has a younger sister, Gatekeeper Mirabel. She will know Greenis' heart, and she can be trusted to be discreet. Take this letter to Mirabel and return to me with her answer.

My happiness depends on you!

Have you learned anything about Greenis' feelings for me? What did Mirabel say? Oh, you haven't spoken to her yet?!

Please hurry! This waiting is tearing me apart!

So Mirabel said to ask Trader Herbiel? He is Greenis' uncle, of course, but it would be awkward for me to approach him on so...sensitive...a subject. But if Mirabel thinks he can help... Perhaps you would be willing to speak with him for me? Please show him my letter, then hurry back and give me his advice!

What did Herbiel say? Do I have a place in Greenis' heart? Tell me! You have the power to make me the happiest Elf in the world...or to shatter my heart to pieces.

• Tell him Greenis has feelings for him, too.
• Tell him to forget Greenis.

Eva be praised! I want to shout my happiness to the whole forest! I have one more favor to ask of you, my friend. I've written a book of poems to give Greenis, but now I find myself a little embarrassed to deliver it in person. Some of the poems are rather...intimate. Perhaps you could take it to her and come tell me her reaction? Whatever Herbiel says, I must hear it from her lips before I can fully believe it...

No...I can't believe it! How can I go on living with the pain of her rejection? I am nothing more than love's fool. Pity me, my friend!

Well, thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Take this for your trouble -- I have no use for worldly possessions now...

Ah, so this is where my love has brought me! How I wish I had never said anything to her. Ignorance was bliss compared to the pain of the truth! How will I ever show my face in the village again?

Well, you've been a faithful friend, and I'm sure you did the best you could. Take this for your trouble -- I have no use for worldly possessions now, and I want you to have it...

Have you given Greenis my book of poems yet? No?! Please hurry. My nerves can't stand the strain of waiting!

Arujien? I had heard rumors that he had feelings for me, but I never gave them any thought. I wish he had spoken to me personally rather than send a messenger! This is very awkward...

Oh, Arujien sent me a Book of Poems? I see...

Please know that I appreciate his thoughtfulness, but...

This is very difficult for me to say. I must write him a letter explaining that someone else has already captured my heart...

You haven't delivered my reply to Arujien yet? Please...sometimes the kindest cut is the one delivered swiftly. Your hesitation simply prolongs a a painful situation. Please go to him at once.

Что?.. Опять?.. Каждый год примерно в это время кто-нибудь влюбляется в мою сестру... Но почему они все идут ко мне? Это не имеет ко мне никакого отношения. Все, что я знаю, - моя сестра не интересуется любовными делами. И не интересуется Аруеном.

Это все, что я могу Вам рассказать. Но, может, я ошибаюсь. Мы с сестрой не так близки. Возможно, дядя Гербиэль знает, о чем моя сестра сейчас думает. Он всегда заботился о Гринис, как о своей дочери.

...Ну что Вы меня все беспокоите? Если будете продолжать в том же духе, я пошлю Вас так далеко, откуда не возвращаются. Перестаньте надоедать мне, а идите уже к моему дядюшке. Я говорю о Торговце Гербиэле.

My niece Greenis? Yes, I raised her and her sister after my brother and his wife were killed. She is a woman now, of course, but still as innocent as a child about the ways of the world.

Arujien, eh? A fine lad, though a tad cautious. Still, I'm sure he and Greenis would be a good match. I can't imagine that she would object...

Tell Arujien he has my blessing to court Greenis.