Pailaka - Song of Ice and Fire

What do you know about Pailaka? The Ivory Tower discovered it shortly after Kamaloka.

Apparently, it's a kind of "pocket reality" created by Kamaloka's energy acting on places that are filled with a high degree of chaos: old battlefields or the sites of powerful magical experiments, for example.

Although Pailaka is not part of our reality, what happens there can affect our world...

• Keep listening.

We inspectors were sent by the Ivory Tower to find more about that place.

We followed the flow of mana and traced the energy of Kamaloka to find likely spots.

At present, Pailaka has not affected our reality, but who knows what may happen in time? It may even impact next year's harvest.

We discovered Pailaka in the Forgotten Temple close to here. If you are willing, I would like you to enter Pailaka and restore order. Will you do it?

(You will be rewarded for your efforts. Vitality points will be granted to you immediately upon completing the quest. If you receive the reward while your Vitality Level is high, though, you may notice a slight reduction.)

• Say yes.
• Say no.

Ah, you are the adventurer I spoke to before! Thanks to your efforts, the strange omens we feared seem to have disappeared. But I worry that Pailaka may be different from Kamaloka... True, it has not shown any signs of reappearing.

But I suspect this is not the only Pailaka out there; perhaps in your adventures you will encounter another Pailaka somewhere else.

That's your answer, eh? Well, there's nothing I can say to change your mind. But in my opinion, it would do you good to expand your horizons...

We really don't know what you will encounter when you open the gateway to Pailaka. But as with Kamaloka, I suspect you will find an ally there willing to share information.

You should have no difficulty learning what you must do.

Good luck!

• Accept the challenge of Pailaka.

You don't seem ready to solve the mystery of that place just yet.

Come back when you are more experienced, and I will entrust you with this mission.

(Only characters level 36 and higher may undertake this quest.)

Your spirit is too strong to enter such an unstable region as Pailaka.

(Only characters level 42 and lower may undertake this quest.)

We really don't know what you will encounter when you open the gateway to Pailaka. But as with Kamaloka, I suspect you will find an ally there willing to share information.

You should have no difficulty learning what you must do.

Of course, you don't know what kind of weapons to take with you... Be careful, though -- taking too many items may actually cause you to fail! Be careful.

And good luck!

• Challenge Pailaka.

Remember that Pailaka is very different from the world you know! Look for a reliable guide and prepare to be surprised!

Ah, we meet again! Apparently the chaos caused by Pailaka has still not been resolved. If you are willing, I can send you to Pailaka again. What would you like to do?

• Enter Pailaka.

The time-space waveform that connects us to Pailaka is not stable right now. Try again later.

That's the Sprite's Sword! It was forged long ago, a mighty dualsword made of fire and water. We use it to stabilize the energy of the temple. But now the situation is too far gone for the sword alone to repair!

If the legends are to be believed, something capable of strengthening the power of the Sprite's Sword should have appeared somewhere in the temple...

Who are you? We don't allow just anybody to enter this place...

If you have questions, ask Inspector Sinai.

The Sprite's Sword... Under normal circumstances, that sword can stabilize the power of the Sprite -- but the current situation is beyond its ability alone.

However, combined with the Essence of Water you have, we may have a chance. According to legend, when the sword can't stabilize the temple itself, the temple will actually find a way to strengthen the sword. I suppose the legend must be true!

Will you use the Essence of Water to strengthen the sword?

• Strengthen the sword.

Converto augeo aquae...

Thanks to the Essence of Water, your sword has been strengthened by two levels! Now you can access Shalin Heal to aid recovery.

Take up the sword again and seek out other enemies! That book will be helpful.

To strengthen your weapon, you first need an item with the power to strengthen it.

Your sword has already absorbed the power of the Essence of Water. Bring me the Essence of Fire and I will be able to strengthen your weapon again.

Ah, your book is shining! Perhaps something has changed; you should read it at once.

Hmm, the chaos seems more serious that I first thought.

Fire magic in particular seems an issue...

Tell me, has your weapon already absorbed the Essence of Water? Ah, then it's simple! We have never before tried to combine the Essences of Water and Fire at this level, but it should be possible...at least in theory. Now, give me your sword and the Essence of Fire.

• Hand over the sword and the Essence of Fire.

Take this newly-strengthed Sprite's Sword and restore peace in this temple!

Permissum incendia successio!

May even greater power descend on this sword!

• Watch

Ah! The sword is finished!

I can feel its power! Can't you feel it calling to the power of the Sprite?

Besides Shalin Heal, a powerful attack skill called Shalin Strike has been added.

I am sure you can now stabilize the energy of confusion in this place. Go quickly!

Are you an adventurer? Hmm, finding an adventurer in a dangerous place like this...

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised! Still, I must admit I didn't expect to find you here.

Were you sent by the Adventurers Association? Or perhaps you found your way here on your own? Ah, you look puzzled, my friend!

• Ask for an explanation.

Just do what you've been trained to do. Your book will tell you the specifics.

Hmm... Let's see if I can make this brief... Once there was a balance here between the power of the Water and Fire Sprites, but now those two have become increasingly aggressive.

Worse, I've received a report that some of the Sprites have embraced the chaos and are changing into fearsome monsters.

We have crafted a weapon to fight them, but we need someone who can wield it...

• Ask how to use the weapon.

First, of course, you must be able to enter the temple itself.

We can magically protect ourselves, but others...

Wait -- you really believe you can do this, don't you? Perhaps you're right! I don't know how, but your aura seems immune to the chaos that has infected this place. It's even better than our magic!

Who are you, adventurer?

• Explain how you got here.

If what you say is true, then you really did come here from another dimension!

There has been much speculation about other dimensions at our Ivory Tower, but it seems your Ivory Tower is even more advanced...

If the cause of our troubles lies in the fissure of power in this dimension, you should be able to return to your dimension by stabilizing that fissure. What I mean is that if you can restore the balance of the Sprites' power here, you will be able to return to your world.

In any case, as an otherworlder you will surely be less affected by their power than we are. I place this task on your shoulders, my friend.

• Accept

Please defeat those chaotic Sprites in the temple and restore stability.

You may use this Sprite's Sword, forged with both the power of water and fire. I know you will use it well.

Also, take this book written by the Elves who built this place -- it will tell you if something is wrong with the temple. When you enter the temple, follow the book's instructions.

• Accept the sword and the book.

There are 4 chaotic Sprites. If you defeat them in a certain order, their powers will revert to their former stable state.

Inside, you will also meet our inspectors. They are superior enchanters, and they will certainly help you if you need it.

You should know that the power of this sword is not yet complete; you will need a Sprite's help to strengthen it to its full potential. The book contains instructions about how to do that.

Finally, the fish in the temple may provide useful items. I recommend you catch them if you can!

The Sprite's power is flowing smoothly. You have certainly justified my trust in you!

Thanks to you, we are rapidly restoring stability. Of course, that means the dimensional portal that connects your world to ours is also quickly closing.

Hurry and take my hand! That sword belongs to this dimension, so you'd best leave it behind. Ah, I can see you'd rather keep it -- but such a powerful item may disrupt travel between dimensions!

• Take his hand.

It is time for you to use the Scroll of Escape I gave you.

Please accept this Scroll of Escape. Its power will allow you to safely return to your world.

Whew! I barely made it back to our world!

Thanks to you, much of the distortion and darkness around here has disappeared. I guess the origin of our troubles really was in the other world.

I am very grateful for your help. I hope you benefited from it as well. Well done!