Light Fragment

Thanks to you, we were able to learn vital information about the Seed of Destruction. We are in your debt. But there's one more thing left to do...

• "What is it?"

For this mission, you need more information about the Seed of Destruction.

(Only characters who have completed the "Impending Darkess" quest may undertake this quest.)

I'm afraid you just aren't experienced enough for a mission of this magnitude. I'm sorry. We just can't afford to take chances with something so important. I'm sure you understand.

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

I heard that you successfully completed the mission. Well done!

(You have already completed this quest.)

Will you bring the research documents you delivered to War Mage Artius?

Based on the information, he might give you a new mission.

• Say yes.

Please help us! Take the documents you recovered from Researcher Medibal to War Mage Artius immediately.

Please hurry! Take the documents you recovered from Researcher Medibal to War Mage Artius.

It takes my full concentration to control the Barrier Orb. I don't have time for chit-chat.

Do you have any pressing business with me?

• "I brought the documents from Inspector Medibal."

Ah, you mean the inspector who went to investigate the Seed of Destruction. You retrieved his documents? Well done!

Hand them over right away.

• Hand them over.

Very interesting... These definitely merit a closer look. Give me some time to read this thoroughly.

It won't take too long. Visit me again soon.

Hmm, as I expected... These are indeed very valuable documents. They contain detailed information about the Mounted Troop that is occupying the Seed of Destruction. This will give us a considerable tactical advantage.

Ah, I see he also recorded his observations of the magic power and origin of the Seed from the perspective of a Magister.

This last part is particularly interesting....

• "What does it say?"

It concerns a girl dressed in witch's clothing who apparently controls the Fleet Steed Troop. See here!

The Mounted Troop seems to be a group of soldiers controlled by someone called Tiat. Interesting... How can such a formidable group follow such a slight girl? Ah, she is surrounded by infernal energy... Hmm...Apparently our team was discovered by the Mounted Troop while recording this last part. After this, the text is nearly illegible. I can only make out the words "Tiat," "magic power," and "transformation."

We need someone else to shed light on this development...

• "Do you mean Shilen Priest Lelrikia?"

It concerns a girl dressed in witch's clothing who apparently controls the Fleet Steed Troop. See here!

The Mounted Troop seems to be a group of soldiers controlled by someone called Tiat. Interesting... How can such a formidable group follow such a slight girl? Ah, she is surrounded by infernal energy... Hmm...Apparently our team was discovered by the Mounted Troop while recording this last part. After this, the text is nearly illegible. I can only make out the words "Tiat," "magic power," and "transformation."

I don't like it, but I think we need that fellow's help in this matter...

• "That fellow?"

That's right. Since you already know, I won't go into the details. Go to him and obtain information about Tiat. In order to meet Lelrikia, you must first bribe Soldier Ginby in Keucereus Alliance Base.

Actually, there is Temple of Shilen Temple here in Keucereus Alliance Base. Inside, a priest named Lelrikia is in hiding.

Even before catastrophe befell Gracia, the priests of Shilen tried to delude many of our people.

What bothers me is that I don't know his purpose. He surrendered to us willingly, which bothers me. But I think we have no choice but to involve him in this. Go to him and see what you can find out about Tiat.

To get to Lelrikia, you must speak with Soldier Ginby in Keucereus Alliance Base. With the proper persuasion, he will allow you to see the priest...

Go to Soldier Ginby in Keucereus Alliance Base and bribe him to lead you to Lelrikia.

So did you meet Lelrikia? What did he say?

• Tell the truth.

So it's true that Tiat draws her power from the Dark Black Dragon! That is not good news. Still, there might be a way...

• "What is it?"

The power of the Dark Black Dragon is extremely potent. If she somehow acquired the power, she will be a formidable adversary. But there may be a chance... We must act quickly.

I will explain more later. Right now, you must go to the Seed of Destruction, hunt members of the Mounted Troop, and bring me Powders of Broken Darkness. We will purify it into a weapon we can use against Tiat. We must at least have 100 Powders of Broken Darkness. Now hurry -- there is no time to waste!

Leave now for the Seed of Destruction. Don't forget that we need at least 100 Powders of Broken Darkness.

War Mage Artius: We need

100 Powders of Broken Darkenss. You haven't brought enough.

You collected them all. Well done! Now listen carefully.

Now we must purify this substance. To do so, we will need help from the Mother Tree. You must approach with care -- the residents of the Elven Village may well attack you rather than allow you to bring so dark a power near their sacred tree.

Still, you must go to the Mother Tree north of the village and purify this Powder of Broken Darkness into Powder of Broken Light. Then bring it to me at once.

We need 100 Powders of Broken Light. Bring more, quickly!

Purify Powdesr of Broken Darkness in the shadow of the Mother Tree north of the Elven Village to create Powder of Broken Light. Then bring it to me.

Ah, you've brought it! Well done!

I can already feel the sacred energy of the Mother Tree in this powder. Now we have a chance to defeat Tiat.

Of course, it is still not in a very practical form. Go to Engineer Lekon and ask him to turn this powder into a solid weapon. If anyone can do it, he can. Hurry!

Very well done. I'm sure it was a difficult trip, but you exceeded my expectations. This now contains the sacred energy of the Mother Tree.

It will not be particularly effective against normal undead, but it can strike a great blow against Tiat. Keep this sacred sign with you in case you encounter her. You won't regret it.

Here is a reward for your efforts so far. Use it well.

(Double-click the sacred sign to use it against Tiat; it can only be used once, and only against her.)

(You have already completed this quest.)

If you don't have any business here, get out!

• "I'm here to see Lelrikia."

I said get lost! Do I have to repeat myself?

Oh ho! A familiar face. We're both very busy, so I'll get right to the point. If you want to enter, it'll cost you.

• Give him 10,000 Adena.

Oh ho! So that's why you're here. But that's not enough for me to take you to him. Unless you were to make it worth my while...

• Give him 10,000 Adena.

What a good-for-nothing! You've wasted my time!

Good, good. You're smarter than you look! I'll be on the lookout, but hurry. Understand? If the other guards see you talking to the Shilen Priest, it'll be bad news for both of us.

• "Then hurry and lead me inside."

Ready? Then let's go!

• Teleport to the Temple of Shilen.

Ready? Then let's go!

• Teleport to the Temple of Shilen.

Hurry! Come back before anybody sees you!

Eh, he must be busy. Come back later. (You cannot enter the Instant Zone now.)

Hey, are you done?

• "No, let me back in."

Hurry up! Don't make me say it again!

Finished your business? Well, just don't go blabbing about everything you heard and saw. If you do... Now scram!

Uh, I'm so busy! Hey, what's going on over there?

• "Can you use the fragment power of Broken Light to make me a weapon capable of defeating Tiat?"

Well, nothing is impossible...say, did you really bring the materials I need? May I see them? Then we can get started...

• Give him the materials.

Ah, you really brought the necessary materials! I must have taken you a great deal of effort to collect so much... I must think about how to proceed. Will you give me a moment?

Is this some kind of joke? I cannot do anything without the necessary materials. Why are you wasting my time?

Finished! It's more fragile than I would have wished, but that's the nature of the original materials. I can guess how you plan to use this... Perhaps you had better speak with War Mage Artius first, though.

Does the item meet with your approval? Then go see War Mage Artius.

No outsider has ventured here for a long time. Doomed creature, what brought you here?

• Ask about a girl dressed as a witch in the Seed of Destruction.

Are you talking about Tiat, the witch of the Dark Black Dragon? I can tell you what I know of her...

• Listen.

The Dark Black Dragon was a follower of Shilen and widely regarded as one of the most powerful Dragons in existence. But it is imprisoned just like the goddess herself... That's the official history. But how can you explain the Seed of Destruction if the Dragon's power remains inaccesible? It is foolish to imagine that such power can be forever imprisoned.

I do not know much about Tiat, but it is obvious that her power was inherited form the Dark Black Dragon.

• Keep listening.

All these stories are probably not very helpful...you must want to know Tiat's weaknesses. Reflect on what I said. If she inherited his power, she must have inherited his limitations as well...

I have no more to say. Go now.

• Go to the fortress.

I have nothing more to say. Go now.

• Go to the fortress.

Doomed creature, either you obey the power of Shilen or you fight. Regardless of your decision, the shadow of death will not simply fade away...