Trial of Duty

You fool! You are hardly worthy of the title you bear! Before you think of advancement, you must first improve your skills!

(This quest may only be undertaken by Knights, Elven Knights, or Palus Knights of level 35 or higher.)

The calling I refer to may only be answered by a Knight. You should seek another guide.

(This quest may only be undertaken by Knights, Elven Knights, or Palus Knights of level 35 or higher.)

Do you hold higher ambitions than being a mere Knight? You must examine your motivation for fighting. It may be to protect loved ones, for the glory of the kingdom, for power... But true knights fight for the 'calling' that is given them. The Trial of Duty is the way for you to determine what your calling is.

• Say you will attempt the Trial of Duty

First you must find Sir Aaron Tanford. He resides in the Southern Wastelands of Gludio. He shall give you your first test.

First, meet with Sir Aron Tanford. You will find him south of the Wasteland. He will assign you your first task.

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

Be welcome. So, now you know your calling? No need to tell me. The actions you saw, heard and felt, those are the very call of the knight and the virtue of chivalry. Learn those lessons well; engrave them on your heart.

Now I will give you the Mark of Duty. May Einhasad protect you!

Welcome, noble Knight. May the blessings of Einhasad be with you.

I am troubled by recent violence of the foreign races. We have lost many of our young in fights with them... Just six months ago, a fine, strapping young lad named Leon Athebaldt was killed in battle with the Breka Orcs.

• Ask about Leon Athebaldt

He was a dashing young knight, sworn to serve Einhasad's holy will and protect the innocent. He took his vow in this very temple. He was an honorable and devout young man, nephew of the famous Sir Collin. He was even considered for canonization by the High Priest! We all had high hopes for him, for what he might acheive for the kingdom and for the Goddess of Light... ...but alas, he has been taken from us. Oh well, it was the will of Eisenhad.

• Ask about Athebaldt's death

Last winter a giant horde of blood-thirsty Breka Orcs swept in from the north and invaded Giran. Those violent thugs looted homes and businesses, and even threatened the castle. They gave the Royal Guards quite a challenge.

Leon Athebaldt led his men in an attack on the Breka Orc encampment. With remarkable courage, they killed the Breka Orc Overlords one by one. Thanks to this effort the Breka Orcs were driven back into the north part of Giran.

The final battle to drive them entirely out of Giran was the fiercest yet. The lone survivor of that battle was Leon's servant. He barely escaped with a shield and weapons inscribed with his master's crest. According to him, Athebaldt fought valiantly to the death, slaying Orcs to his left and right. Eventually he was no match for the hundreds of Orcs that continued to attack in waves against him. His remains have not been found. I'm sure the Breka Orcs have taken them for some nefarious purpose. It saddens me deeply that he cannot be given a proper burial.

• Ask about the remains

The Orcs have an appalling custom of carrying around the remains of their enemies as a sort of charm or amulet. They say that the more courageous the enemy, the greater the power... It is said that Athebaldt's remains were cut up into pieces and fashioned into amulets for the Breka Orc Overlords. These creatures are fierce and violent! But I must give Leon a proper burial. Can you retrieve his remains for me?

• "Please let me take that task."

Our religious traditions dictate that we can hold a funeral if we have the skull, ribs, and shinbone. Slay the Breka Orc Overlords and bring back Sir Athebaldt's Skull, ribs, and shinbone.

Please gather Sir Leon Athebaldt's remains. You must recover 3 portions: the skull, ribs, and shinbone. It sickens me to think of precious Leon's body decorating the necks of Orcs! This must not stand!

Thank you so very much. Now we may finally hold a proper funeral for Leon Athebaldt. I have cremated part of his remains and put them into this urn. Please deliver it to Leon's uncle, Sir Collin Windawood. He is the Governor of Talking Island.

Well done! I thank you in the name of the church of Einhasad.

Sir Athebaldt will at last be at peace in the arms of Einhasad. The peace that we now enjoy would not have been possible without sacrifices such as this. Great things are achieved only at great cost... Sometimes a painful sacrifice must be made for the greater good.

I have written a letter commending your efforts. Take this to Grand Master Hannavalt.

Have you delivered Sir Leon Athebaldt's remains to his family? Sir Collin Windawood of Talking Island is expecting you.

You have done all that I asked. Do you still have the letter of commendation I gave you? Deliver it to Grand Master Hannavalt in Giran.

Greetings, young Warrior. I am Kiel Nighthawk of the Griffon Knight union. Hannavalt sent word that you were coming.

One of the virtues that define a Knight's character is a sense of justice. The history of this land of Dion is rife with gross injustice. One of the most heinous was the case of Sir Talianus.

He was commissioned by the King to write a report about the causes and effects of the peasant's uprising. He was captured by rebels and accused of being a spy. He suffered days of unspeakable torture before death mercifully came. His report was torn up and scattered to the wind.

His troops tried to collect the pieces of the report and they suffered the same fate as their leader.

Until this day people claim that they hear the agonized wails of Sir Talianus and his troops, wafting across the execution grounds. I fear that their spirits are wandering the earth, unable to join with Shilen... Would you please seek justice for Sir Talianus?

Kill the strains and the ghouls to collect the torn pieces of the report. When you gather all the pieces and complete Talianus' Report bring it back to me.

As I said, you must kill the strains and the ghouls to collect the torn pieces of the report. When you gather all the pieces of Sir Talianus' report, bring it back to me. Got it?

Ah, the report that was to be presented to the King... Perhaps now we can release the spirits of Sir Talianus and his comrades from their torment...

Take this Mirror of Orpic with you and go to the Execution Grounds. There is power dwelling in this mirror which enables you to see the spirits of the dead. You must find and confront the doomed hangman tree. Free the spirits of Sir Talianus and his troops from their prison. Tell the spirit of Sir Talianus that the report for which he and his men gave their lives will be delivered to the King. This should give them peace at last.

You have not yet freed Spirit of Sir Talianus. The spirits of these brave soldiers must be put to rest. Go now to the Execution Grounds and destroy the hangman tree to free Sir Talianus from his torment.

Very interesting... It occurs to me that there must be some other reason why the spirits of Talianus and his men cannot rest in peace... I must do more research on this.

You should now go and find Sir Isael Silvershadow in Hunter's Village to take the next part of the test.

You have given peace to the tortured souls of Sir Talianus and his men. You have passed this part of the trial admirably. For the next stage, you must seek out Sir Isael Silvershadow in the Hunter's Village.

Hello, young knight. May you be blessed by starlight. Welcome to the Hunters Village.

True to Hannavalt's words, you have the talent to become a great Knight, but you are not quite ready this task. Please continue your training.

May the blessings of the starlight shine upon you. Hello, young warrior. Welcome to the Hunters Village. True to Hannavalt's words, you seem to have the potential to become a great Knight someday.

Let's briefly discuss the last virtue of a Knight, loyalty. Loyalty may be towards a lord, towards the teachings of the divine powers, or to a town and its residents whom you've sworn to protect... A good example would be the guards that risked their lives to battle the Leto Lizardmen and protect this village. The loyalty they displayed in sacrificing their lives to protect their homes and loved ones is surely honorable indeed.

My task for you is to recover the milita's article from the Leto Lizardmen. The families of the fallen guards wish to hold a memorial for them. Considering their sacrifice, should we not at least do this much for them? In order to hold the memorial, we need 20 pieces of the articles. Well then, good luck on your journey.

Leto Lizardmen can be found on the Plains of the Lizardmen.

The hour of the memorial service draws near. We must have the personal articles of the guards from the Leto Lizardmen for the ceremony. We need about 20 pieces of the articles. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Leto Lizardmen can be found on the Plains of the Lizardmen.

Well done! The guards' families will be eternally grateful for your services. The representative of the families has asked me to present you with this jewel. It is called the Tear of Loyalty.

Grand Master Hannavalt has requested that you go to Father Dustin in the Town of Giran. He shall give you your final task.

You must proceed with haste to Father Dustin in the Town of Giran. He is preparing the last trial that you must face. With your admirable skills you should pass this test easily. I wish you luck.

Dignity is one of the virtues that define a Knight's worth. Dignity takes various forms in different people...

As we speak there are vicious gangs, who know nothing of dignity, prowling the Wastelands disturbing the residents. These gangs are led by Herod. He was once a prestigious Knight of Gludio.

During the war against Gracia, Herod was tempted to treason by the enemy's leader. He became an agent of the invaders! Sir Klaus Vasper chased him doggedly and eventually put a spear through his heart. Karol said that 'A Knight who abandons his dignity is as good as dead.' Not wanting to give the traitor the dignity of a funeral, his corpse was left to rot in the Wastelands.

This made his soul become a cursed devil, and the only way to get rid of him is to free him from the curse with this rusty sword. The skeleton raiders wandering around the Wastelands are his minions. As you destroy the filthy skeleton raiders one by one, you will confront the Spirit of Herod. Kill him with the rusty sword I gave you, and remind him of the noble dignity of a Gludio Knight. If possible, please bring proof of his end.

I realize that it is not an easy task. But it is necessary for you to do it in order to acquire brilliance. You must kill the Spirit of Herod with the rusty sword I gave you, and free him from his disgraceful curse. While killing the skeleton raiders wandering around the Wastelands you will confront Herod.

So the unfortunate knight was not able to recover his honor. Was this tear of return the only thing that remained? What a dreadful curse! So it is his fate to wander the Wastelands forever... He has no one to blame but himself.

Well done! You have completed the task successfully. But the task does not end with this. Go to the Dark Elf Guild in the Town of Dion and meet Sir Kiel Nighthawk. He will be waiting for you with your second task. I pray to Einhasad that you finish all your tasks successfully and get your "wish".

You will learn the second part of the trial when you visit Sir Kiel Nighthawk. He is in the Dark Elf Guild of the Town of Dion. I shall pray to Einhasad for the successful completion of your tasks.

Could these actually be the bones of Leon? I heard of his glorious death during the battle against Orcs... What a loss... Never did I expect that I would see you like this, my beloved nephew! I regret I wasn't with you at the moment of your death!

Young Warrior, My family is in your debt. I know it wasn't easy to recover his bones. Thank you so much. Take this letter to Priest Dustin.

Now I shall prepare for my nephew's funeral...

Young Warrior, thank you for recovering my nephew's remains and bringing them back to us. My family is in your debt. Now please take the letter that I gave you to Priest Dustin of the Town of Giran. Thank you. May the light of Einhasad guide your path.

The report... Must get to the King! Please... please, could you deliver it to the King of Aden...

Young Warrior... hear my confession... The depth of my sin is deeper than you can imagine... Until my wrongs are righted, and justice prevails in this land of Dion, I shall not rest in peace... I do not dare to...