Skirmish with the Orcs

Traveller of a foreign race, the Elves are currently engaged in war with the kaboo Orc tribe. If you plan on travelling outside the village, take care not to become involved in the battle or you shall be hurt.

(Quest for Elven characters.)

Recently the orcs of Fog Mountain have become bold, and have attacked our beautiful woods in large groups. Orcs have invaded our forests before, but never in such large numbers.

We Elven fighters plan to take this opportunity to strike back at those orcs that invade our homes, so that they will never again try to take over the Elven Forest. Will you face the orcs as a member of the guardians?

• Say that you will fight the orcs

My young friend, I advise you to take this opportunity to prove your bravery. Now I will tell you exactly what role you must play from this moment on.

• Listen to the explanation about the role

As you know, the Elven fighting method is to form many squadrons and weaken the opponent's strength slowly through repeated attacks and retreats, rather than rely on a full scale clash between large armies. Bear this in mind. A retreat is not a shameful thing. If we retreat without overextending the fight, the opportunity for victory will always seek us out.

Your task is to throw the opponents into turmoil by slaying their leaders. This decree lists which Orc leaders you must slay and where their locations are. The information has been written based on the reports of scouts, and is surely valid. Slay the targets and bring back proof of their deaths.

Well, go on now. May the blessings of Eva be with you.

Young friend, why have you not left yet? We must spare no time in defeating the kaboo orcs that invade our beautiful woods!

The orders I have given you list which Orc leaders you must slay and where their locations are. Slay the targets and bring back proof of their deaths. As your opponent is an Orc leader, take extra caution.

Well, go on now. May the blessings of Eva be with you.

Well done indeed, my young friend. I have received reports that the kaboo orcs, having lost their leader, have scattered. Now it is only a matter of time before we can completely drive the scattered orcs out of our woods. May the souls of our brothers slain by the orcs be comforted through this ...

But the battle is not over yet. I have received reports that the Orc army is amassing near Lake Iris, south of the village. Your second task is to defeat one of the leaders of that army. This order contains details about the target you must face. Bear this in mind. An animal becomes violent if cornered. Be extra careful.

Young friend, have you not left the village yet? The target you must slay is written on the orders I gave you. Slay him and bring back proof of his death.

And take heed. An animal becomes violent if cornered. Be extra careful.

By the looks of that amulet, I see that you have delivered Bhato Bloodspear to the eternal rest of the deep lake. I'm sure Shilen has taken his bloody soul.

My comrade, you have fought well for the brothers of the woods. There is nothing more you need to do now. I have received word that the Orc army has retreated back to the Misty Mountains. I'm sure their severe defeat this time will be a lesson to them, and they will not attempt to take over our woods again. There are still orcs lurking in the woods, but they are mere stragglers that have strayed from their army.

To commemorate your achievement in this battle, I will present you with this. This is a weapon used by our Red Sunset Brothers who fought alongside Alberius during the battle with the Elves. That clan has been disbanded now, but the swords and staffs they used are presented even now to talented youth that fight for the glory of our race.

My young brother, until the day we meet again, may the brilliance of Mithril shine on the woods, lakes, and in your soul.

Looking at young Elves today, I think that they are like fragile flowers growing under the shade of the Mother Tree. Granted, they learn the use of The Bow or arrow from many fine masters, or magic to command the elementals from wise sorcerors, but that is purely academic, and I worry that they may not be able to perform well in actual battle. Thus, I have always advocated that young Elves need to actively go into the battlefield and receive actual training.

I'm sure you also want to see the results of your training, and also receive acknowledgement of your skills? Soon the Orc tribes from the Misty Mountains and our Elven Fighters will be having a skirmish. When the time comes, I will give you the chance to participate in battle.

(Quest for Elven characters level 10 and above.)