Seven Signs, Embryo

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(Only characters who are level 79 or above and who have completed the Seven Signs and Sacred Book of Seals quests may undertake this quest.)

Ah, I've just received word from Franz. Apparently he cancelled all his appointments and has just arrived back so he can meet you.

Clearly you are someone of great importance, my friend. I've got this manuscript for you to give him, so... are you ready?

• "Yes."

You know Franz doesn't just meet anyone. In fact I believe you'll be the first new acquaintance of his for quite some time.

• "I feel privileged."

Good! Now... it's time for you to meet the great man yourself.

• "I'm ready."

Spare no detail when you recount your story! The smallest unturned stone can still hide the greatest of treasures!

You're back!

I must ask you to keep your conversation with Franz between just the two of you. You have been made aware of some of our order's greatest secrets; should they become public knowledge our society would be ruined.

Now, I understand I am to give you this, and bid you farewell while you train, and we research. We will contact you soon, so be ready!

I must first apologize for taking so long to get here. Unfortunately I can only get about so quickly, and I was quite a way away.

Now, I have heard from Sir Athebaldt, his good wife Lady Claudia, and Iason Heine. You've collected quite a revered list of companions, but from what I have gathered... it is they who should consider themselves blessed.

• "Thank you..."

Not at all.

Now I'm going to let you in on another of our secrets. It... it... did you hear that? Strange....

It concerns that book of yours.

• "Oh?"

As you may know, Emperor Shunaiman had control over the Seven Seals.

Only those in his bloodline could control them, so when the last of his bloodline, Emperor Baium, was killed, we thought the power of the Seals had been lost forever.

• "But..."

But, we were wrong. It has since emerged that that power still exists, and is contained in a Seal Stone buried in Lilith's own body.

Now... not all the books can currently be controlled, but the Book of Seals is said to teach whoever reads it, and gain them mastery over all se... seven....

What... what's that? It's gone cold....

• Look around.

A monster! Kill it! It must have heard our secrets! Kill it!

Fight the creature or we'll both be killed!

(Another player is currently speaking with him.)

Now's not the time! Destroy that... thing!

This is no talk to talk, child!

My word! What was that thing? And... and what is that thing it left?

It must have been searching for this copy of the Book of Seals...

What? This is part of the Sculpture of Shilen... she must have somehow manifested herself into inanimate objects. My word....

Quickly child--hand me that manuscript.

• "Here."

Well, I cannot fully interpret the document, but... I can understand enough.

"When the... when the new powers of... Shilen enter the world, monsters unseen shall become... seen."

Oh my....

• "What does it mean?"

It just proves my theory: that creature was indeed a manifestation of Shilen herself. Clearly she is looking to control the power of the Seals. That also means a fourth seal has been broken somewhere... but how?

• Keep Listening.

There is more to this story, I'm sure of it, and I believe you are the one who can uncover the final chapters. Look at what you have done far, in such a short space of time, compared to what our best have uncovered over months... years even.

But would you willing to help us again, when the time comes?

• "Of course."

Thank you. We must uncover exactly what has happened and who is behind it all. Shilen stirs, but she can't be acting alone... I must look at our enemies--the Order of Dusk.

More training is required--much more--before we can even look at them though. I propose a respite: you should leave and prepare yourself for a great fight, while I shall take this Shilen fragment and study it further.

Priestess Jayna will lead you outside, and I believe Priest Wood has a reward for you.

You must leave now, my child. We will do our research, and then contact you when the time is right.

Priestess Jayna will lead you outside, and I believe Priest Wood has a reward for you.

Are you sure you wish to leave the safety of our hall?

• Leave the clan hall.Remain in the clan hall.

May Einhasad's blessing go with you....

Please speak with Priest Franz for more details.