Journey to Gracia

Do you know the tragedy that has befallen Gracia? The power of Shilen, the Goddess of Death, has manifested itself in the form of a Seed that has transformed the entire continent into a land of death. Despite the valiant efforts by a few lords and their warriors, most of Gracia is chaos and evil.

Do you know what this means? When Gracia has fallen completely into evil, Aden will be targeted next. Our leaders met in what is being called the Giran Assembly and decided we must face this threat as a unified group. The Kamael were finally welcomed into the alliance at that time.

Now we need brave adventurers to fight this rising tide of darkness. Please help!

• "Tell me what happened in Gracia."
• "How can I help?"
• "Sorry, but this has nothing to do with me."

Do you know the tragedy that has befallen Gracia? The power of Shilen, the Goddess of Death, has manifested itself in the form of a Seed that has transformed the entire continent into a land of death. Despite the valiant efforts by a few lords and their warriors, most of Gracia is chaos and evil.

Now we need brave adventurers more than ever. However, I'm afraid you are not yet ready for so great a trial. Perhaps in the future...

(Only characters who are level 75 or higher may undertake this quest.)

Ah, you've returned safely from Gracia! Tell me of your adventures! Gracia is not yet cleansed, however, so I ask you to return there and continue the battle against darkness.

(You have already completed this quest.)

The story begins long ago, during the Elmoreden era. Emperor Shunaiman drove out all of Shilen's followers after years of hard fighting. Some of them found their way to Gracia. There they seemed to disappear from history for a while.

Now we now they were actually infiltrating Gracian society and politics. Then they struck openly, taking advantage of the civil war between Karneia and Kserth after their father King Paris' failed invasion of Aden.

Soon, Shilen's followers dominated Gracia. Clearly they had long prepared for this moment.

• Keep listening.

Finally, Shilen's followers used the dark ceremony they had originally intended for Aden on Gracia. They opened a door to the land of death: the Seed. Horrific monsters entered the land, further devastating it and its people.

Now we must all unite against this threat. That's why need adventurers willing and able to take this battle to the shores of Gracia.

If we fail, that evil will soon find its way here... We desperately need your help!

• "You have it!"
• "Eh, doesn't sound like it's any of my business."

Excellent! We need all the help we can get. You must leave for Gracia at once.

Of course, since Gracia has long been an enemy of Aden, there is no established means of easily traveling there. No Gatekeepers can teleport you there. There is another way, however...

• "How do I get there?"

How can you ignore what's happening? Can't you understand that unless we stop the spreading darkness, Aden will be next?!

I hope you'll change your mind when you've thought it over.

I appreciate your commitment. All of Aden will be counting on you and your comrades.

Your first challenge will be reaching Gracia. First, go to the Gludio Airship Dock. There you should ask the manager, Magister Papiku, about the journey.

Take this. It is a letter to Keucereus, who currently rules Gracia. It designates you as one of the Aden warriors sent to fight the evil in his land. I pray you will be able to help him...and us. May Einhasad shine her blessed light upon your path....

There is no one who knows more about airships than Magister Papiku at the Airship Wharf of Gludio. If you wish to go to Gracia, go see him.

May Einhasad light your path...

Bring death to the betrayer, Karneia! Bring death to the Army of Darkness who violated Gracia!

Strange adventurer, what brought you here? You have something to say?

• Show him the letter from high Priest Orven.

As I mentioned before, you must have the will to fight and defeat our enemies. That's all I require from you. If you can do that, I will happily tell you more. Prepare yourself for the trials to come. Return to me when you are ready to begin.

(You have already completed this quest.)

Are you one of the soldiers from Aden? You deserve a reward simply for coming such a long way to help us.

Unfortunately, things are happening very quickly here, and I'm afraid I don't have the luxury for long conversations.

Even as we speak, monsters unlike any we've ever seen or heard of are wreaking havoc on my people. They seem to be filled with insane hatred toward all humanoids.

But if you have the will and skill to fight them, even these enemies can be defeated. I ask for nothing else. Nothing is more fearsome than a mighty warrior fighting in a righteous cause.

To arms! When you're ready to fight, come see me again.

Do you know that the airship is a part of the ancient Giants' legacy? Apparently they left behind quite a few relics in Gracia. Most of the continent has been devastated, but perhaps Keucereus will be able to use these relics to prevail. A surprising twist, isn't it?

Now what brought you here, adventurer?

• Show her High Priest Orven's letter.

Ah, just from the seal on the letter, I surmise that you must be the one dispatched here by High Priest Orven!

If you take the airship, you can reach Keucereus Alliance Base quickly. Once there, show the letter to the commander, Admiral Keucereus.

Is there something wrong? Please do not delay!

Take High Priest Orven's letter to the commander at Keucereus Alliance Base, Admiral Keucereus himself.