Letters of Love

What's more dangerous than a Knight's sword or a Wizard's staff? That thing we call love. More silently than a thief, swifter than a sunset it comes upon you and captures your soul. The minstrels were right; it's sweet and bitter all at once! One moment my heart soars to the heights of joy, the next it plummets into the depths of despair. Can you explain it?

Ah, but I see you are focused on the world of adventure, not romance. Just remember: one day you too may fall under love's irresistible spell...

(Only characters who are level 2 and above may undertake this quest.)

What's more dangerous than a Knight's sword or a Wizard's staff? That thing we call love. More silently than a thief, swifter than a sunset it comes upon you and captures your soul. The minstrels were right; it's sweet and bitter all at once! I cannot concentrate, I cannot sleep, I cannot eat!

• Ask whom he loves.

I am in love with Roxxy. Do you know her? She's our village Gatekeeper.

• Tell him you don't know her.
• Tell him you do know her.

You don't know Roxxy?! She is the most beautiful woman on Talking Island... She is also very intelligent -- she was even a student at Oren's Ivory Tower! Now she belongs to the Gatekeeper Guild, able to bend time and space to connect many villages.

Oh, why would a woman like that ever return the love I feel for her? For months, I vowed every day to tell her how I feel, and every day my courage deserted me. What would I do if she rejected me? Now I've written her a love letter, but I can't bring myself to deliver it.

May I ask a favor? Would you deliver my letter to Roxxy?

• Say yes.

Ah, then you can see why I am so tormented! She is an amazing woman...in fact, why would a woman like that ever return the love I feel for her? For months, I vowed every day to tell her how I feel, and every day my courage deserted me. What would I do if she rejected me? Now I've written her a love letter, but I can't bring myself to deliver it.

May I ask a favor? Would you deliver my letter to Roxxy?

• Say yes.

Thank you! Do you know the Temple of Einhasad? You will find Roxxy at the well in front of the temple.

Please give her this letter. Please hurry -- my nerves can't stand the strain of waiting!

You haven't given my letter to Roxxy yet?! Please hurry! I'm so anxious that I can't eat or sleep. I must know her answer!

Roxxy's handkerchief! Oh, she really likes me! It seems like a dream... Thank you! If not for you, I would never have known..

I must speak with her. So much to do: buy flowers, bathe, get dressed in my finest clothes... Oh, I must hurry! I hate to impose, but would you do me another favor?

Baulro promised that he would brew a magic potion to make me more eloquent. I know how much a woman like Roxxy values intelligence... It wasn't cheap, but I couldn't afford not to buy it. Please take this receipt to Baulro, and he will give you the potion to bring back to me.

"Your eyes are like...puddles of moonlight..."

Ah! You haven't brought Baulro's potion? Please hurry -- I'm writing a poem for Roxxy and I need all the help I can get. Everything must be perfect!

You brought the potion? Thank you! I've already bought roses and even finished the poem I was writing for Roxxy. Now that I have Baulro's potion, all that's left is for me to do is to go and talk to her. I know in my heart this is meant to be! I couldn't have done any of this without your help.

Please accept this small gift as a token of my gratitude. I'm afraid it's not much, but please know you have my undying thanks!

A letter...for me? From Darin? What does it say, I wonder... Oh my, I had no idea he had these feelings for me. I wish he hadn't waited so long to tell me!

Please give Darin my handkerchief as a pledge of my affection for him. And tell him...tell him not to waste any more time. Tell him to come see me right away!

You haven't given my handkerchief to Darin yet? He must be suffering terribly waiting for my answer. Please put his mind at ease. Hurry to him and tell him that I have feelings for him as well.

Did you give Darin my handkerchief? What did he say? Oh... I thought he would rush over and ask permission to court me, but instead...

Sometimes he acts just like a shy little boy! Although I have to confess that that's a large part of why I find him so attractive. I think he brings out the mothering instinct in me...

Darin sent you, eh? Well, well... He's a fine lad, but far too shy for his own good. I'm glad he's finally decided to tell Roxxy his feelings, though. None but the brave deserve the fair, eh!

Here's the "magic potion" he ordered. Just between us, it's nothing more than water drawn from the Temple well! Calm down -- I really do have Darin's best interests at heart. Think about it: if he believes that this will make him more eloquent, his self-confidence will soar and he really will find the words he needs. Now take it to him, and remember: not a word about the ingredients!

Take this potion to Darin. I'm sure he's waiting anxiously for your return!