Difference between revisions of "Metro Center (Epic Quests) Origins"

Dungeon

Briefing

Isabella: "Where should we go from now [sic]? We have to find this person named Kate and find a clue to break the seal over Luke."

Azalea: "Summoner Kate is in a place called Central Park. It's-"

Hunter Von: "That way. We're near Time Square. We'll have to go that way for a long time-"

Azalea: "Oh, look at that cloud of dust.

Hunter Von: "They're Roccas, just like me. But... *Whine* They're thieves! The materials that Luke threw away here attract all kinds of people. They must think we're simple travelers. I don't think we can reason with them..."

Cyrus: "We won't let those lowlives lay a hand on Her Highness. Adventurer, let's go. Don't let any one of them run away."

Hunter Von: "Errr, th-they're my kind. Please go easy on them..."

Objectives

Defeat the Roccas from Time Square who are coming to attack the Pandemonium Outpost.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon starting the dungeon:

Cyrus: "Nasty beasts!"

Rocca Mercenary: "What did you just call us, you bald freak? Guys, wipe them out!"

Upon clearing the first room:

Rocca Mercenary: "*Yip* Run!

Cyrus: "*Snort* Thieves don't deserve to live. You can't get away from me!"

Upon clearing room F1:
???: "Keeeenngggg!"

Cyrus: "What's this noise? It sounds like those beasts. Are they fighting each other? Good. Let them kill each other. It'll be one less problem for us. What? You want to go check the situation. *Snort* Do as you want. I'm going back."

Upon entering the boss room:
Tall Rocca: "Keeeek! Help!"

Gakle Hammer Wielder: "Grr... Grr! How dare you run amok in Luke's sanctum? I'll catch you and press oil out of you! Grr! What are you? Ah, you're the Adventurer who's been causing trouble in Luke's castle. Well-met! I'll punish you on Luke's behalf!"

Gakle Saw Wielder: "Krrk! Krrrkkkrr! For Luke! Die!"

Upon defeating the boss:

Tall Rocca: "*Yip* You helped us. Thank you!"

Upon Completion

Hunter Von: "W-welcome Adventurer. What happened to my kin? Whoa, really? You saved them. Thank you so much! Huh? Luke's followers tried to kill them?!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Hound Cyrus accompanies the player in room A1 until clearing room F1.

Little Witch Skuldi

Level

86

Quest Giver

Hunter Von

Dungeon

Briefing

Hunter Von: "They must be Gakles. At first, they just lived on the junk that Luke threw away, but now they worship him like a god. I heard the rumors about them, but I didn't know they were still here. I've heard they can be pretty persistent. They will continue to pester you. We'd better leave before they come flocking to us. Actually, the Gakles were here before you came. We managed to chase them away, but who knows? They might come back."

Isabella: "Adventurer! I've heard you returned, and you were here. Have you met the Witch? Our soldiers went to chase Gakles away, and got chased away themselves by the Witch. Take care of her, will you? We'll have to move our camp in the daytime, and we can't let her see where we're going."

Hunter Von: "Gee, Adventurer, you barely got here, and you're already busy."

Objectives

Go to Time Square and meet the witch that follows you.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering room C2:

Skuldi: "Whew, there you are! You came out of Luke's castle, didn't you? Did you really go and pester Luke? How could you do that to him? I don't understand you. You need to be taught a lesson!"

Upon defeating Skuldi in room C2:
Skuldi: "Err? Are you resisting me? How dare you? You betrayed and hassled Luke! Sister! I've got some traitors here!"

Upon entering room D2:
Skuldi: "Sisters! Sisters! *Shriek* Why are you following me? Shoo! Argh, sisters! Where the hell are you?! You're so stubborn! You harassed Luke. Are you trying to harass us Flameskin now? *Gasp* You are, aren't you? Sisters! This adventurer is a threat to us!"

Upon entering the Boss Room:
Elda: "Skuldi! Is that the traitor you told us about? Good job catching him, but why did you bring him here? I told you to signal us first. I can't believe you've brought an enemy to where the Life water is!"

Skuldi: "I called you, and you didn't come. Where's Verdil?"

Elda: "She went over there to find you. He's looking this way. What if he's trying to put out our fire?"

Skuldi: "Do you think so? Argh, I hate him! Bad adventurer! Let's get rid of him!"

<Player>: "...Something's wrong with these sisters."

Upon defeating the bosses:
Elda: "Ack, they're stronger than I thought. But I can't give up. We must get rid of everyone who interferes with Luke! Skuldi!"

Skuldi: "This isn't over. I'll punish you!"

Upon Completion

Azalea: "Adventurer, you're back. Have you found the witch that the Princess mentioned?"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Yet Another Witch

Level	86
Quest Giver	Azalea
Briefing	Azalea: "The people who went to draw water brought a girl with them. She said she's a sister to the witch that you want to meet. Ah, you know her. She's with the Princess in the Imperial tent."
Objectives	Go to Imperial Princess Isabella. Meet Isabella 0/1
Upon Completion	Isabella: "Ah, you came. I was waiting for you. Okay, say hello." Verdil: "Hello. You're the adventurer these people told me about. My name is Verdil, and I'm the second of the three Nornil sisters."
Rewards	234,367 Exp 7,776 Gold

Good Witch Verdil

Level

86

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Briefing

Isabella: "Her younger sister wounded my soldiers, so she came to apologize. How kind of her, don't you think?"

Verdil: "I'm sorry that my sister attacked you. We Flameskin are indebted to Luke, and she only wanted to repay his kindness. And... I also came here to tell you that anyone who interferes with Luke is not welcomed here. Please go back to where you're from. You'll be welcomed if Luke forgives you."

Isabella: "You're mistaken. I don't know where you heard that, but we've never interfered with Luke. Luke let us take a tour around the Castle of the Dead. It was wonderful."

Verdil: "...Really? But Luke's messenger said you were his enemies.

Isabella: "That's not true. He's probably mistaken too. If we really interfered with Luke, why would he let us leave his castle alive?"

Verdil: "...Oh... So... Are you friends with Luke?"

Isabella: "Of course! Do you see the Rocca fox over there? We've saved him from danger, and that's why Luke invited us over to his castle. Isn't that right, Von?"

Hunter Von: "Huh? Err... Ah... Yes, sure... *Whine*"

Verdil: "I see. Whew, what were we thinking? Of course, no one can interfere with Luke! I'd better go let my sisters know. Adventurer, would you like to come with me and talk to my sisters? I want to clarify this misunderstanding and make them apologize to you."

Isabella: "Ah, that's great. Adventurer, please take her home safely and have them apologize. (...And while you're at it, find out who Luke's messenger is. I have a feeling he's going to be a problem.)"

Objectives

Tag along with Verdil to meet the other two the Nornil sisters.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the dungeon:

Verdil: "Where are they? You knocked the stuffing out of them. They're probably looking for me by now."

Upon entering the Boss Room:

Sharon: "Verdil. You're here."

Verdil: "Sharon..."

Sharon: "Gragol wants to see you."

Verdil: "Um... Can he wait?"

Sharon: "Are you going to defy Gragol?"

Verdil: "No, I want to clarify something with my sisters..."

Sharon: "That's not my business! Come over here, now!"

Upon defeating the boss:
Sharon: "What are you? Why are you getting in my way? ...Hmpf, Verdil. You've been busy flirting with strangers, I see. You've got a bodyguard now. I'm going to tell on you to Gragol!"

Verdil: "No! Sharon!

Upon Completion

Verdil: "Oh gosh, Sharon's going to talk ill of you to Gragol. He's the strongest warrior in this place. He can make your life miserable if he has a mind. I'd better go to him. Adventurer, take your friends and leave as soon as you can!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Verdil accompanies the player in room A1.

Fox Marcella

Level

86

Quest Giver

Dana Donatel

Dungeon

Briefing

Dana Donatel: "Oh, Adventurer. Did you get them to apologize? The others are moving the camp. I'm here to look around--huh? Someone dragged the girl away? It sounds like she's in danger. I'll tell the others. You should go help her. The new camp will be set up over there. Follow the lights when you're back."

Objectives

Look for Verdil in the Valley of the Half-breeds.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the dungeon:

Kisa: "Strangers! Strangers! They've got good stuff! Let's get rid of them and take their stuff!"

Upon entering room D2:
Marcella: "Hm, I wondered what this commotion was, and it's these hairless creatures running amok. I hate noise. Guys, get rid of them for me."

Upon entering room E2:
Marcella: "You beat all my fans. You're pretty strong. What brings you here? Sharon? Oh, you mean that tomboy. Why? Do you think she's prettier than I am? Verdil? Yes, there's a girl by that name. Sharon doesn't like her. So, you came to rescue her, huh? How kind of you! I'm sorry, but you can't have her. She's my boss's favorite. Leave when I ask nicely, or... get ready for a good beating!"

Upon defeating all enemies in room E2:
Marcella: "Aww... My head is swimming... You're so rough. Alright, you won. I'll tell you what you want. Our law dictates that we submit to the stronger. Our boss Gragol is in there. Of course, Sharon's there, too. Is Verdil safe? I can't say. I'd go find out myself if I were you."

Upon entering the boss room:
Verdil: "Ah, Adventurer."

Gragol: "You're the rascal who's been raising hell on my turf. Marcella, I can't believe you let him in."

Marcella: "I had to. He beat me. That's our law."

Gragol: "Hmpf, you foxes are worthless. Anyway, who are you? An adventurer? You came to take Verdil with you. You're not going anywhere with my future wife!"

Verdil: "P-please, Gragol, I told you I can't marry you--"

Sharon: "..."

Gragol: "Gosh, you're so shy! I know you're still young, but every Half-breed wants our union, and you know it'll be good for your sisters, too."

Verdil: "Excuse me, Gragol, I'm done tending your wounds. May I go back now? I've made a promise with that adventurer."

Gragol: "Verdil, Verdil. You're such a good girl. All the Flameskin are blessed by Luke, but none of them is as kind as you are. Alright, Adventurer. You can take her with you. I can't ignore her when she begs. But there's one condition. You've disturbed the peace of my turf. It'll reflect badly on me if I let you go peacefully. Sharon."

Sharon: "Yes, sir!"

Upon Completion

Sharon: "D-damn it, I can't accept this! I want a do-over!"

Gragol: "Sharon, accept your defeat before I completely lose faith in you. You can't beat him. You're still too weak."

Sharon: "..."

Gragol: "Adventurer, take Verdil with you. She's my bride. Take good care of her."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Marcella accompanies the player in room E2.

Verdil's Gratitude

Level

86

Quest Giver

Verdil

Dungeon

Briefing

Verdil: "Mm... Thank you, Adventurer, for fighting [on] my behalf, even though we've just met. Marriage? Oh no, I've never thought about it. I don't know why Gragol likes me. I'm not special. And he knows Sharon has a crush on him... Can we not talk about this? I'm too embarrassed. Let's go find my sisters. I really want to clarify the misunderstanding between us."

Objectives

Take Verdil to her sisters in Time Square.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the boss room:
Skuldi: "Ah, Verdil! Verdil!"

Upon Completion

Skuldi: "Verdil! Where have you been? Why are you with that adventurer?"

Verdil: "Elda. Skuldi. This adventurer helped me get out of some hairy situation. And you guys are mistaken about why he's here. He didn't interfere with Luke. He's actually his valued guest."

Elda: "..."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Verdil accompanies the player in room E1.

Still Wary

Level	86
Quest Giver	Skuldi
Briefing	Skuldi: "Verdil, do you believe him? Can't you see he's lying just to avoid suspicion?" Verdil: "But he helped me. He's kind. Why would he lie? Plus, you can't judge him purely based on what he said." <Player>: (Who is he?) Skuldi: "What, does this mean you don't believe him? We're only alive and healthy because Luke gave us the Life Water, and he's working for Luke. How could you--" Elda: "Skuldi, stop. We shouldn't fight each other. Verdil, I understand you want to trust this adventurer because he helped you, but you ought to know thieves don't say they're thieves." Verdil: "But... Why would anyone want to wish ill on Luke? He's brought light back to this world. When I first went to see this adventurer and his friends, the thought came across my mind that they might be mistaken. Maybe they wanted to help Luke, and something went wrong along the way. That's possible, isn't it? Everyone makes mistakes." Elda: "...Say anything you want, but Skuldi and I are not ready to trust them completely. Even so, Adventurer, you helped Verdil. I won't ask you any questions this time. But if I find out you did interfere with Luke and lied about it to us, then even Verdil won't be able to stop me from making you pay."
Objectives	Return to the camp and relay what you experienced. Meet Dana Donatel: 0/1
Upon Completion	Dana Donatel: "Welcome back. It's been a while since you left, so I was about to go out and look for you. You did well. Now you should get some rest."
Rewards	234,367 Exp 7,776 Gold

Anxious Azealea

Level	86
Quest Giver	Azalea
Briefing	Azalea: "Adventurer, you're back. It feels like ages since I saw you last time. You're not hurt, are you? I've had so much trouble on my mind lately that I didn't pay enough attention to you. I'm so happy to see you again. ...I don't know. Do I look anxious to you? I wonder why. We're finally in Pandemonium. Maybe I'm just not sure if we could persuade Apostle Luke. I can't tell you, but then I'm always worried about the future. Adventurer, you and I are on the same path right now, but we might have to go our separate ways someday. If that ever happens, I hope we'll be looking in the same direction. ...Oh, I'm sorry. I must be tired--I'm never this sentimental. No, don't worry about me. The Princess is looking for you. You should go."
Objectives	Meet Imperial Princess Isabella. Meet Isabella: 0/1
Upon Completion	Isabella: "Ah, you came. This is nothing but... Tah-dah!"
Rewards	234,367 Exp 7,776 Gold

Discovery of Terranite

Level

86

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Briefing

Isabella: "This is called terranite. I've heard it possesses a great power. I have no idea what kind of power it might be, but I've heard it's supposed to be awesome. Cyrus. Have you thought about what we should do with this?"

Cyrus: "I think you should do whatever it is you want to do with it, Your Highness. I'm sure you'll make good use of it."

Isabella: "Hmpf, but I have no idea how to use it. I wish Sir Walshuted was here. He would've given me good advice. Gosh, where in the world is he? Oh well, Father will know what to do with it. I'm going to gather as much terranite as I can and send it to Father. Adventurer, help us. I want to sort out the best pieces of terranite, but I don't know which ones are better than the others. You can tell, can't you?"

Objectives

Collect 10 Large Terranites from Time Square.

Big Terranite (10)

Upon Completion

Hunter Von: "Adventurer... Mm, Adventurer? That terranite... Are you gathering it for the Princess? *Whine* Oh, no... Ugh, I don't know how to say this... *Whine* Terranite is a hazardous material. Its effects are detrimental to the body, especially for those with a poor constitution. But that's not my main concern. As dangerous as it is, terranite makes a powerful weapon. What if the Empire...? What if the Empire likes the terranite the Princess sent to it and comes to Pandemonium for more? Meryl said things are getting hairy in Empyrean because of the Imperial Army stationed in there. Things would be worse for Pandemonium since it's not as organized as Empyrean. Its people are too busy making ends meet every day, so national defense isn't really on their minds. I understand you're close to the Princess, but could you not do this for her? Huh? You won't? Oh, wow, thank you!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Hunter Von and Dana Donatel are in the boss room.

Hiding from the Empire

Level

86

Quest Giver

Hunter Von

Dungeon

Briefing

Hunter Von: "Every piece of terranite you've gathered is very powerful. You're better than anyone else I know when it comes to detecting strange energies around you. The soldiers can't go too far away from here, leaving their Princess unprotected. Could you look for more pieces of terranite? Please."

If the player is allied with the Empire-Empyrean Joint Investigation Group

If the player is allied with the Adventurer's Guild or Grim Seekers

Objectives

Collect 10 Large Terranites and 20 Terranite Fragments from Time Square.

Terranite Fragment (20)
Big Terranite (10)

Upon Completion

Dana Donatel: "You've brought them. Good job. We've collected some terranite pieces too. We'll hide the bigger ones. Take these small pieces to the Princess."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Terranite for the Empire

Level	86
Quest Giver	Isabella
Briefing	Isabella: "Ah, you've brought them. Could you pile them here?" Cyrus: "Hm... Adventurer, you're not as good at this as I thought. These are worse than the ones our soldiers have gathered." Isabella: "Don't feel so bad about that. If treasures are easy to find, then they're not treasures. Even an adventurer like you can't be perfect. We have many people gathering it at the same time, and we already have enough to send to Father. I made him worried by coming to Pandemonium. Seeing this, he'll know I'm safe."
Objectives	Go to Dana and tell her about the terranite collection. Meet Dana Donatel: 0/1
Upon Completion	Dana Donatel: "I've hidden the bigger terranite in there when the Imperial Soldiers didn't look. Do you see it? I hope they won't find it."
Rewards	234,367 Exp 7,776 Gold

Captured Imperial Soldiers

Level

86

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Briefing

Isabella: "By the way, there's really nothing to see in Pandemonium. I wish I was in my garden, drinking a chilled cocktail..."

Cyrus: "This is why I didn't want you to come."

Isabella: "Ugh, don't start again. Alright, alright. I'm a little bit tired of this place, but that doesn't mean I really want to go back. So hush."

Imperial Guard: "Your Highness, our terranite transport unit has been attacked!"

Cyrus: "What?"

Imperial Guard: "They were attacked by a giant tiger. Most members of the unit were taken, and only a few have returned."

Cyrus: "That giant tiger has to be the Gragol that you've run into, Adventurer. Your Highness, I will go pay him a visit."

Isabella: "What? No, Cyrus, you can't leave me. Sir Walshuted is not here to protect me in your stead. Adventurer, you can do this alone, can't you? Those Half-breeds must think they can walk all over us. Go teach them a lesson."

Objectives

Save captured Imperial soldiers in Time Square.

Save Imperial soldiers. : 0/3

Upon Completion

Tall Rocca: "*Hiss* See, I told you--these guys are with that adventurer!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

The dungeon can technically be cleared in 6 FP, but rooms C1, C3, and D3 contain the Imperial soldiers the player is required to save to complete the quest.

Return of the Foxes

Level

86

Quest Giver

Tall Rocca

Dungeon

Briefing

Tall Rocca: "*Yip* Adventurer, please don't attack us! We're not enemies! We don't want to fight you! We've been only keeping an eye on these soldiers for Gragol! Don't you remember us? Well, I guess it's true that hairless creatures like you have a hard time telling us Half-breeds apart. *Yip* We're the Roccas you saved from the Gakles. We steal for a living because there's nothing else we can do without getting killed by Gragol, but we have our pride. Look, as you can see, we didn't touch even the hair on their tails."

Chubby Rocca: "But they don't have tails."

Tall Rocca: "Mm... Then... hair on their legs! We didn't touch the hair on their legs! *Giggle* Anyway, Gragol took your terranite. He's greedy. He wants terranite to take over this area. Also, he wants those little witches for their magic powers. Once he's done with them, he'll get rid of them without batting an eye. He will do anything to become the king of Pandemonium. Where did he take the terranite to, you ask? Go in there. His henchmen are guarding it."

Objectives

Go to the Valley of the Half-breeds to find terranite.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering room C3:

Elda: "Terranite... I hate it... Please, get it away from me... Err... Verdil... Skuldi... Where are you...? Have you seen my sisters? Verdil disappeared. Skuldi and I came here to find her. And the Half-breeds threw terranite at us. We couldn't move. Please, I beg you. Find my sisters. We Flameskin can't move when we're surrounded by so much terranite. At this rate, we'll..."

Upon entering the boss room:
Skuldi: "Ugh... Sister... Sister... Elda!"

Elda: "Skuldi! You're safe! Oh, I'm glad. When we got separated because of the Half-breeds, I thought I'd never see you again."

Skuldi: "Elda, there's too much terranite around us. We can't find Verdil while we're separated."

Elda: "...You're right. This is a special situation. Luke will understand that we had to use our power."

<Player>: "!"

Upon Completion

Norn: "Whew... I feel better now."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Elda accompanies the player in room C3.

Secret of the Sisters

Level

86

Quest Giver

Norn

Dungeon

Briefing

Norn: "You look surprised. I'm one of the Flameskin who have been reborn by Luke, and I'm the strongest of them all. Well, I'm not perfect. Unlike Nornils of previous generations, my power has been split into three sisters, and without Verdil, I don't have my full power at this moment. Adventurer, do you know the danger of that mineral, terranite? Unlike you strangers, everyone who lives in Metro Center knows it. Verdil went off to stop you when she heard you and your party were moving terranite. She trusted you. She thought you wouldn't do something so dangerous. So, let me ask you: did you really not know how dangerous terranite was?"

<Player>: "..."

Norn: "If you feel sorry, then find Verdil and tell her the truth. You'll do it if you really care about her."

Objectives

Look for Verdil in the Valley of the Half-breeds.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the boss room:

Sharon: "What are you doing here? I was just joking. You're looking for Verdil, right? She's with Gragol, and I'm here to guard the door. ...I can't say I like doing this, but I can't disobey Gragol. Now, bring it on!"

Upon defeating the boss:
Fire Cat Sharon: "Bah, I knew this would happen. Just kill me. I lost to you twice. Gragol would never trust me again. That's worse than death. I'd rather die now and be remembered for my bravery than live in misery."

Booted Marcella: "Sigh, you're being stubborn again."

Fire Cat Sharon: "Marcella!?"

Upon Completion

Sharon: "Marcella? You coward, you ran away before the fight even began. What brought you back?"

Marcella: "I came because I knew you'd be acting stubborn like this. Snap out of it. Gragol is using you Flameskin. What do you like so much about him, anyway? I understand Gragol is the second-most important figure to you Flameskin, after Luke, but that's--"

Sharon: "You don't know what you're talking about. Stop talking, or I'll kill you, Marcella."

Marcella: "*Sigh* You can try. I really don't want to fight you, but I will if you don't stop protecting him."

Sharon: "...?"

Marcella: "You know, many Half-breeds were killed and wounded in the process of stealing the terranite from the strangers, and Gragol didn't care about them. He only wanted us to catch the Nornils for him. Everyone's angry at him. We've put up with him because he's stronger, but enough is enough."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Rebellion of Half-breeds

Level

86

Quest Giver

Sharon

Dungeon

Briefing

Sharon: "Oh, no... Are you really going to defy Gragol?"

Marcella: "My friends and I are persuading the others. The Roccas, who have never been on good terms with him, are happy to help us. Sharon, I want to save you. Gragol isn't worth your admiration. You deserve--"

Sharon: "Shut up! I told you not to lecture me. I'm not going to listen to you--you're a traitor! I'm going to Gragol, Marcella. I'm going to tell him what you're up to!"

Marcella: "Sharon! ...Sigh, she's impossible. The Flameskin can be pretty stubborn, but... You. Should I call you Adventurer? Sharon has gone to Gragol. Gragol must be with Verdil. I have something really urgent to handle, so I can't follow Sharon. I could use your help. I saw you gather terranite. If you have remorse for what you did to the Nornils, then help me stop Gragol from turning Verdil into a weapon."

Objectives

Follow a running Sharon.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the boss room:
<Player>: "!"

Upon Completion

Sharon: "Gragol! Gragol!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Undying Fire

Level

86

Quest Giver

Gragol

Dungeon

Briefing

Gragol: "Hush! What's going on?"

Sharon: "Marcella, the Roccas, and some others are going to attack you!"

Gragol: "They're small potatoes. Leave them. I'll kill a few of them, and the rest will cower. I have a more urgent matter at hand."

<Player>: "Verdil...?"

Verdil: "...Ugh..."

Sharon: "Gragol, what's wrong with Verdil? Did you kill her?"

Gragol: "Why would I do that? She's more useful alive than dead. She's just poisoned by terranite. *Snort* Foolish girl, she thought she could take on so much terranite by herself. Even the strongest Half-breed can't do it. She's only Flameskin, and not even a complete Nornil at that. But things have turned out to go in my favor. I was going to poison her slowly, and if I did that, I would've wasted my time!"

Sharon: "...Gragol? Verdil..."

Gragol: "She poisoned herself, and this is a perfect opportunity to move on with my plan. The other sisters have also been poisoned, and I expect they've turned into Norn by now, to escape from the pain. I'll give her back to them, and they'll turn into the complete Nornil. Hm, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I can't just waste it. Sharon, where's the spring from Luke that releases your life water? Take me there."

Sharon: "...That's the sanctum for us Flameskin... Oh, yes, sir."

Objectives

Follow Gragol and Sharon who have abducted Verdil.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering room B3:

Handsome Rocca: "*Yip* Don't attack me! I'm one of the Roccas that you helped! I'm not going to fight you! By the way, what's this? Who buried such potent terranite in here? Those with a weak constitution won't be able to get near it. *Yip* Verdil? You mean that kind Flameskin? Gragol took her with him a while ago. Why? *Yip* So Verdil tried to move this terranite you'd buried in here, but couldn't handle its noxious influence. Alright, I got it. You keep following Gragol and save Verdil. I'll bring my friends. *Yip*"

Upon entering room D2:
Sharon: "...Does this mean it wasn't Luke who gave Flameskin the Life Water?"

Upon entering the boss room:
Verdil: "Hot... so hot! But why? I drank Luke's Life Water..."

Gragol: "Do you still think what you drank is Life Water? Mwa hah hah! Geez, you're stupider than I thought, but that was good for my plan."

(The player approaches Gragol.)

Gragol: "Stop interfering with me! My weapon is about to be completed! What did I do to Verdil, you ask? Nothing. I only took her to the Life Water that these girls think is so sacred. Luke gave this to the Flameskin when they were abandoned by the others of Pandemonium and on the brink of extinction. Hah hah hah! They didn't know the water that they thought extended their lives was actually dosed with terranite! The Flameskin are dying young because they've been drinking this Life Water!"

Verdil: "Hot... Hot... Elda... Skuldi... Help me...!"

Gragol: "*Chuckle* Verdil, do you want to live? Then find your sisters, and become Nornil. Come on, go find your sisters!"

Fated Norn: "Verdil, are you all right?"

Verdil: "...I'm hot... I'm burning..."

Fated Norn: "Please hang on. We're the children of the World Tree. Once we become one, these flames won't be a problem anymore."

Upon Completion

Nornil: "Hot... Hot! Why? Why do I still feel hot?"

Gragol: "As a Flameskin, your life relies on the flames that burn inside your bodies. Nornil, you may be special, but you're still just Flameskin. If you thought becoming Nornil would change anything, then well, you're mistaken. Nope, it doesn't. All the Flameskin--especially you Nornils--are poisoned by the terranite in the water you've been drinking every day, thanking Luke for giving it to you. Hah hah hah!"

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Deranged Nornil and Gragol's Madness

Level

86

Quest Giver

Gragol

Dungeon

Briefing

Gragol: "Luke didn't give you that water! It's poison, dosed with terranite! I gave you the water when you were on the run and exhausted! It was I, Gragol! While you were barely conscious, I showed you Luke's illusion and you believed it was real. Mwa hah hah! I've never seen anyone so stupid!"

Nornil: "Hot... So hot! The fire in my body is burning me alive! Put it out! Put it out!"

Gragol: "*Chuckle* Nornil, Nornil. You foolish woman. Do you want to get rid of the fire? That's impossible. You've ingested too much terranite already. But there's a way you can live. Release the fire! Release the fire that is so hot, it can melt rock. It's the only way you can survive! Yes. Marcella has defied me. I'll let you burn her. Anyone who defies me shall die! Nornil, do you hear my voice? Do you hear the voice of the true savior of Flameskin? I'll save you once again. Burn the Valley of the Half-breeds! Hah hah hah. Yes, follow my commands, Nornil. You're the Miraculous Flameskin. I'll use you to defeat the Apostle and become the king of Pandemonium! Mwa hah hah!"

Objectives

Follow Nornil and Gragol to stop them.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the dungeon:

<Player>: "Nornil!"

Upon entering the boss room:

Tall Rocca: "Keeennnggg! This is too hot! What's wrong with Nornil? Why does Sharon look so distraught? Ah, Adventurer!"

Upon Completion

Tall Rocca: "How did this happen? Nornil is going to burn down this place. All of Pandemonium will be set on fire! Sharon! Hey, snap out of it!"

Sharon: "No... No, is the weapon he said...? How? Why does he...? No..."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Burning Valley of the Half-breeds

Level

86

Quest Giver

Sharon

Dungeon

Briefing

Sharon: "Nornil... Nornil... We can't let that happen to her! We can't let anything--even Life Water or terranite--drive her mad! Nornil is the heart of Flameskin. She helps us plow through our harsh destiny. She connects the past with the present and illuminates the future. She's our guide! And yet look at what the stupid sisters have done to her! She's not Nornil--she's a witch burning in fire! Adventurer, you're strong. Stop Nornil, please! If she doesn't return to normal, there's no future for us Flameskin! Please, help us. Save Nornil!"

Tall Rocca: "*Yip* We'll help! We've always wanted to get out of the valley, but we've made friends with many of the Beastkin in there. We can't leave them to die! Adventurer, find Marcella. If anyone can stay sane in the middle of madness, then it's Marcella. She'll know how to stop Nornil. If we're lucky, we might be able to bring her back to normal! *Yip*"

Sharon: "Really? Do you really think so?"

Chubby Rocca: "Hey, are you sure?"

Tall Rocca: "Marcella said so. The three Nornil sisters have a unique power aside from the power of fire that all Flameskin are born with. Marcella knows more about it. Go find her! If Marcella dies, so will Nornil and everyone else!"

Sharon: "...Okay."

Objectives

Find Marcella in the Valley of the Half-breeds.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the boss room:

Marcella: "Nornil? No, that can't be--it's too strange."

Sharon: "Nornil, stop!"

Upon defeating the boss:

Nornil: "Hot... I need something more to burn..."

Upon Completion

Marcella: "Sharon? What happened?"

Sharon: "I don't know... Nornil started acting strangely all of a sudden... The Life Water wasn't life water. It was Gragol's..."

Marcella: "...This was what Gragol was up to. I knew something was off. I didn't want the three sisters to come here."

Sharon: "Marcella, you've been with Gragol for a long time. Can you tell us anything?"

Marcella: "What I know is that you Flameskin thought Luke was your savior. I didn't say anything because I thought you needed something to believe in. I was wrong."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

How to Calm Nornil

Level

86

Quest Giver

Marcella

Dungeon

Briefing

Marcella: "Where's Gragol? He wasn't with Nornil when I found her."

Sharon: "...I-I told him Marcella and the Roccas wanted to attack him. Maybe he went to strike them first."

Marcella: "...You said Nornil and Gragol were moving together, right? But we've found Nornil alone. I don't think he left her behind because he preferred to fight alone; I think he left her because he couldn't keep her under control. Gragol spent so much time and effort to create this weapon. If I were him, I would want to stay close and watch it burn things for me. Don't you agree? Sharon, chin up. Maybe it wasn't Luke who brought you Flameskin back to life. Maybe you've been jealous of Nornil because of her powers. But she's your proud Nornil! Don't let her die as Gragol's crazy puppet!"

Sharon: "What are you saying? What should we do? Are you talking about the World Tree? Nornil was born from the World Tree. The tree can bring her back to normal, can't it? Answer me, Marcella!"

Marcella: "...There's no time to talk. Sharon, meet with the other Flameskin and help us Half-breeds. We're not as tolerant to fire as you are. Help us evacuate. And Adventurer, you should come with me. Let's bring Nornil back to normal."

Objectives

Follow Marcella.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the dungeon:
Marcella: "Flameskin are pitiable children without an adult leader. Their parents died after giving them birth. They were the only family that they had as they grew up. You don't know how terrible it is to be bullied by others and have no grownups to protect you. Their extreme situation made them believe in legends, like the World Tree from which that they believe Nornil was born and the Life Water that they thought Luke gave them. All of them are make-believe, but they were the only things that Flameskin had for themselves, and Nornil having a unique power has cemented their belief. I didn't want to disappoint them, so I started telling other Half-breeds the legend of Nornil. The legend spread and gave Flameskin hope. But... I don't know if that was the right thing to do. They can't see the truth and refuse to wake up from their dreams. Should I let them stay in their dreams if that's what they want? I don't know..."

Upon Completion

Marcella: "...I also was poisoned by terranite once. I would've died, but some random mage saw me and gave me an antidote. Ah, I've found it. Whew."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Booted Marcella accompanies the player in room A3.

Save Nornil

Level

86

Quest Giver

Marcella

Dungeon

Briefing

Marcella: "There's something both Nornil and Sharon don't understand. Nornil doesn't feel hot because of the fire in her. Excessive heat is just a symptom of terranite poisoning. We have to catch Nornil and give her this antidote. Once she realizes that she doesn't have to burn things to feel better, [she'll] stop her rampage. The antidote isn't enough to completely cure her, but it'll improve her condition, though it's only temporary. Now, this is what I want you to do. Lure Nornil outside the valley and keep her busy. I'll feed her the antidote."

Objectives

Find Nornil and lure her outside the Valley of the Half-breeds.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the dungeon:

Marcella: "I think I've heard the sound of Gragol laughing from a distance. I'll give you the antidote, just in case."

Upon entering room C1:
Marcella: "Gragol...!"

Gragol: "Marcella. You're hiding in here. I'm surprised you haven't been burned to death."

Marcella: "Gragol, I'm disappointed in you. You've fooled those innocent little girls and created this mess. Why, are you not happy with what you've got?"

Gragol: "What about you? You spread the exaggerated legend of Flameskin, old fox. You're no better than me."

Marcella: "I admit that I hid the truth from them, but at least I didn't burn down the valley. Or abuse those girls."

Gragol: "Mwa hah hah! Good for you, Marcella. You told the truth to that adventurer, didn't you? Then did you tell him this, too? You were the one who suggested that I should give the Flameskin the Life Water. You've orchestrated this mess!"

Marcella: "... I'm sorry, Adventurer. I didn't tell you everything. Please don't ask me questions--I'll tell you everything later. We have to save Nornil first."

Upon clearing room C1:
Marcella: "Whew, you're as strong as I thought. Adventurer, go save Nornil!"

Gragol: "You're not afraid of me, are you? Whelps like you can't stop me!"

Marcella: "Well, I'd rather fight you than be burned alive. Adventurer, go. Go save Nornil!"

Upon entering the boss room:
Nornil: "Hot... It's hot! My body won't stop burning!"

Upon defeating the boss:
Transcendent Nornil: "Aww... Luke... Help me..."

<Player>: (She drank the antidote, but she hasn't gotten better.)

Upon Completion

Tall Rocca: "Kknngg! Argh, my tail is on fire!"

Chubby Rocca: "Maybe that's a sign, that you should cut it off and start a new life."

Tall Rocca: "Knnggg! What good would cutting my tail off do to me?"

Chubby Rocca: "You'll look different at least."

Tall Rocca: "Forget it! Kknngg! Knngg? Oh, Adventurer! Nornil! Finally I've found you! Knngg!"

Chubby Rocca: "Erm, is Nornil... dead? Ah, she's just passed out. That's a relief. But if she wakes up, you really might have to cut off your tail. How'd you like to cut it off now and get it over with?"

Tall Rocca: "Are you trying to make money off my tail? You cut off your own tail! Geez, knngg! Adventurer, when do you think Nornil will wake up? She'll go on the rampage again. Shouldn't we just run? You fed her some medicine, and it didn't work. Maybe terranite poisoning is hard to cure. I've heard Marcella once went through hell because of terranite. Her condition must not have been as serious as Nornil is now. Unless a miracle happens... Knngg. I see. Even Marcella can't help."

<Player>: "..."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Booted Marcella accompanies the player in room A2 until clearing room C1.

Asking for Help

Level	86
Quest Giver	Tall Rocca
Briefing	Tall Rocca: "Huh? There's someone who can help us? Where? Yip But that's too far away. Gragol will catch us before we get there with Nornil. I don't know how long Marcella and the other Roccas can last, [or] if Nornil will come to her senses before this is over... ... Yip Okay. We'll make sure to move Nornil someplace safe. Bring her to us." Chubby Rocca: "Yip Are you sure?" Tall Rocca: "We saw their parents die from mining terranite day and night, but we didn't do anything. I'm not going to let these girls die." Chubby Rocca: "That was because they were Flameskin. We hated the Flameskin before Marcella suggested we should raise young Flameskin as our own. Yip" Tall Rocca: "Yes, but we don't anymore!" Chubby Rocca: "Yip I agree. We should help if we can. Captain, if Nornil wakes up you'll make sure we can get away safely, right?" Tall Rocca: "...Yip Adventurer, run as fast as you can!"
Objectives	Return to the Pandemonium Outpost and explain the situation to Azalea. Meet Azalea: 0/1
Upon Completion	Azalea: "So that's what happened. It explains why the fire hasn't died out."
Rewards	234,367 Exp 7,776 Gold

Fighting against Time

Level

86

Quest Giver

Azalea

Dungeon

Briefing

Azalea: "I don't know if I can help, but you're putting your trust in me. I'll see what I can do. Please take me to where she is."

Objectives

Go to Nornil with Azalea.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering room C1:

Gragol: "What took you so long?"

Azalea: "Oh, no..."

Gragol: "You didn't have to trouble yourself, protecting the orphans. They're mine, anyway. Now as for you... you'll die here and now."

Azalea: "(Adventurer, you're in a hurry, right? Keep that man busy, and I'll look for [her]."

Upon clearing room C1:
Gragol: "I can finish you with a single blow!"

Kisa: "Enough is enough. We can't take this anymore! Hey, outsider! Bring Nornil to us! Maybe other Roccas..."

Upon entering the boss room:

Nornil: "Ugh..."

Upon Completion

Chubby Rocca: "How's Nornil?" Azalea: "Not good. I'm doing everything I can to help, but..."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Azalea accompanies the player in room A3 until room C1.

Gragol and Nornil

Level

86

Quest Giver

Azalea

Dungeon

Briefing

Azalea: "Whew, this is tough. But she's not completely unresponsive to my medicine. If I treat her just a little longer--"

???: "Kyaaaaahhh!"

Handsome Rocca: "What was that noise?"

Tall Rocca: "The Kisas. Gragol must be doing something to them. *Whine*"

Nornil: "..."

Azalea: "Are you awake? Please, you can't move just yet. Please close your eyes."

Nornil: "No... I have to go fight..."

Chubby Rocca: "N-Nornil!"

Azalea: "Oh gods, I didn't think she's strong enough to move yet. Are all Flameskin so strong? Or is it just Nornil?"

Tall Rocca: "Nornil was born from the World Tree. That's why she can resist terranite. *Yip* Thank the gods! Marcella was right!"

Azalea: "The World Tree? There's no such thing... Adventurer, please follow her. She's not completely recovered. She needs your help."

Objectives

Follow Nornil in the Valley of the Half-breeds.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering room B2:

Nornil: "Gragol, answer me. How did you know terranite is our ultimate weakness?"

Gragol: "*Chuckle* You want to know, don't you? I've been wanting to tell you. You came to save Marcella, when it's you who needed help. Yeah, yeah. You're Flameskin's pride and joy, Nornil. You have to repay her favor. By the way, Nornil--no, Elda. Verdil. Skuldi. You don't know how your parents died, do you? You probably don't remember. You think you were born from a tree that doesn't even exist."

Nornil: "Our parents...?"

Gragol: "Yes! You don't still believe that crap about being born from the World Tree, do you? That's because Marcella lied to you! Your parents died in pain, poisoned by terranite. Before they died, they went mad from the pain that burned their bodies. Why? Marcella, who hated Flameskin with a passion, made your parents collect terranite. They mined pure terranite day and night. They were bound to die from exhaustion, like Sharon's mother did, or go crazy. Mages, I've learned, call it the Transmutation, not poisoning."

Nornil: "..."

Gragol: "Are you still going to protect Marcella, even though you know the truth? She took care of you, but only because she felt guilty about killing your parents!"

Nornil: "Enough!"

Upon clearing room C1:
Gragol: "Ugh...!"

Nornil: "Ugh, I will finish you, Gragol... even if it kills me!"

Upon entering room C2:
Nornil: "Adventurer, there are unsolved issues between you and us. But now that we know what we've believed in is a lie, I have no reason to stay mad at you. So please, help me defeat Gragol. It's him or the rest of Pandemonium."

Upon entering the boss room:
Gragol: "Nornil, I apologize that I treated you like a tool. I thought I've lived long, but not long enough to see everything. You're much stronger than your parents, I get it. How'd you like to join me? We can split Pandemonium between us two. You can be the queens of the world. No one will dare call you mutants. What do you say? All right, you look like hell. I can nab a few mages for you, to cure you--"

Nornil: "You didn't stop experimenting on us Flameskin after my parents died, did you? You didn't stop until all the grownups died. You let the children survive on their own and desperately clutched onto that false legend for support."

Gragol: "...So what? What if I did? Maybe you're too young to realize this, but you had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm offering you half a world. Don't let your obsession with revenge ruin it."

Nornil: "My obsession with revenge? I'd rather be obsessed with revenge than with ambition, like you are. You killed so many people. It's time you pay for it."

Upon defeating the boss:
Gragol: "Gah! Darn it! Darn it! These whelps!"

Nornil: "..."

<Player>: "Nornil!"

Sharon: "..."

Upon Completion

Sharon: "... Hah hah. I can't believe this."

Rewards

5,734,191 Exp
7,776 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Transcendent Nornil accompanies the player in room B2.

Time to Say Goodbye

Level

86

Quest Giver

Sharon

Dungeon