| abstract | - |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !On My Way (pt.1) - Metalworks |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Karst: Thank you for coming, Player name. Currently, we are investigating the whereabouts of a certain Galka named Werei. You have heard of him, have you not? Karst: It sounds like another aging Galka has just set off on his journey of rebirth, but the residents of the Mining District are not taking this very well. Karst: There is so much bigotry when it comes to these racial problems, it is hard to act on anything. Karst: However, there is one thing that interests me. There is a rumor that a certain adventurer has received a letter from this Werei. Karst: I would like you to find this adventurer and find out what he knows. However... Karst: Come, follow me. Franziska: Milady. An adventurer would like to speak with you. Cornelia: Does this mean my father has finally agreed to start an investigation!? Cornelia: Father! What is the meaning of this!? Karst: Don't get me wrong, Cornelia. If you want to lock yourself up in this room, I won't stop you. Karst: I have received a report from Iron Eater stating that finding the whereabouts of Werei may help calm down some of the Galka in the Mines District. Karst: I am only here to gather information on the subject from those who may know something--namely you. I have no time for your petty games. Cornelia: But, when I tried talking to you before, you wouldn't... Karst: Do you have any information to me? If not, I will assign this adventurer to another mission, and that will be the end of things. Cornelia: Wait... I did hear something at the Steaming Sheep Restaurant. An adventurer named Hani... Cornelia: This adventurer said he met Werei while traveling through the Korroloka Tunnel, and received a letter from him. Cornelia: However, since then, no one has seen him. Cornelia: The proprietor of the Steaming Sheep, Hilda, may know more... Karst: Understood. Player name will take the investigation from here. Cornelia: Wait, Father. Cornelia: Am...am I foolish to think I can make a difference, or am I just a hypocrite? Karst: Cornelia... Karst: I once heard a Far Eastern legend that stated hypocrisy is born from the acts of good that one performs. Karst: Whereas the word to symbolize a simple act of human nature, over the years, the meaning of the word became warped to the negative tone that it holds today. Karst: Whenever anyone tries to do anything, there will always be someone there to judge him. I have experienced that my whole life, but it has never stopped me from pursuing my goals. Karst: I won't let anyone stand in my way. Karst: You've got a good ten years before you can start complaining about what is right and what is wrong. Don't forget that. Cornelia: Father... Karst: Player name. You have your orders. Speak with Hilda at the Steaming Sheep Restaurant and find out more on this Hani character. |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !On My Way (pt.1) - Waughroon Shrine |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Hani: Hellllllp! You thought you heard a call for help. |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !On My Way (pt.2) - Waughroon Shrine |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Hani: Thank you so much! You're pretty strong... Wait, have we met somewhere before? Hani: Oh well, thanks anyway for your help. I came to this Quadav shrine deep in the mine because I thought there would be some treasure. But I ended up getting caught instead! Go figure! Hani: So, why are you here? What? You were looking for me? Is this about...the letter? Hani: Oh, I completely forgot. Here, I'll give this to you. I have a feeling that if I don't, I'll forget again. Hani: Give my regards to the president for me. I met him once, but I don't deal well with people who are always on edge like that. Hani: Thank you again for all your help! |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !On My Way - Bastok Mines |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Gumbah: This...this is a letter from Werei! You say some adventurer had it? Gumbah: Why would he do this? He could have just talked to me... Werei: I apologize for leaving without any notice, but I can assume that you were already aware of my approaching journey. Werei: Even now as I write this letter, I ponder over whether I should be sending it or not--whether this really is the best thing to do. Werei: Gumbah. You have always embraced your freedom while turning your cheek to any form of responsibility. Werei: However, among men who put too much pride in their race, you stand out as a light of reason. Werei: I know how you must feel. The shock you received when you first realized the weight you must bear... Werei: The weight the Talekeeper must bear... Gumbah: You knew, Werei! And you didn't say anything... Werei: You thought that after two hundred years of friendship, I wouldn't pick up on something as obvious as that? Werei: However, I respect your will. You did not choose to bear the anger, pain, and suffering of the Galka people. Werei: And it is true that those who have been bestowed with this task--including Raogrimm--have always perished before setting out on their journey of rebirth. Werei: That may be destiny, so I can see why you would be afraid. Werei: But let me say one thing. You may feel lost, but you must remember, there are things that only you can do. Werei: Not that the Talekeeper can do, but that only you, Gumbah, can do. Do not forget this as you follow your path in life. Werei: Only then will you realize why you must carry the two hundred years of Galkan memories. Werei: I must continue on my journey now. I am looking forward to the day when we can fight again, side by side. Do not forget, we shall always be friends. Gumbah: Werei! Gumbah: You can come out now, Cornelia. I know you're hiding there. Cornelia: So, Gumbah, what are you going to do? Gumbah: Do you think I know? Cornelia: But I know you, Gumbah, and I know that you aren't going to run away from your destiny, like I have from mine. Cornelia: You're different from the rest of us. No matter what you decide, I know that you'll face what lies before you. You're the one who taught me that. Gumbah: I'm sorry... I think I just need to be alone... Cornelia: Okay, Gumbah... |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !On My Way (pt.2) - Metalworks |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Karst: What is this you say? The Hani in question got himself caught by the Quadav? By the sounds of it, you adventurers have quite a carefree lifestyle. Karst: Well, no matter. We can now be certain that Werei set out on his journey of his own free will. Let me reward you for your service and raise your rank. Karst: I see that you already delivered the letter to its proper recipient. I am not going to let this problem escalate by meddling with it. Let the Galka see the truth with their own eyes. RANK 8 |}
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