Trial of the Pilgrim

I am Martankus from the Hestui tribe! I have been dead for a thousand years and though my body has disappeared, my soul remains to watch over my descendents!

This cave is the holy grave of the heroes of the 7th tribe. It is also where young Orcs come to develop their skills.

You have come to learn about essence of Paagrio? The essence cannot be described merely by words. Bring the Essence of Flame to perceive the truth! You will find it in the care of the the lava salamanders of the Forgotten Temple in the far north of this land.

The essence of Paagrio cannot be explained merely by words! To perceive it, you must first obtain the Essence of Flame! Find it in the far north, in the care of the lava salamanders of the Forgotten Temple!

I see that you have brought the Essence of Flame!

Now, to understand Paagrio's Flame you must swallow the Essence of Flame!

Hot, hot... My spirt is burning...

This... What is this? The flame of the fighting spirit... A mind that pure fighters have.

What? What is that again? Who are you? What? Ahh!! Don't come near! Too hot! Flame of destruction? It swallows everything and leaves only black ashes...

Is it finished ...?

No, there's more! Flame exists in ashes... Yes, you! All important holy flame! Energy that moves the earth, the flame of life...

Here, absurdly small being ... Want to feel more? However this is all you can handle... Before your body and soul all burn away... Now it's over...

Do you bring a message from Santiago? In search of the truth, are you? Your timing could not be better.

I have a favor to ask you. There is a Black Priest named Uruha in The Neutral Zone. She invaded this forest with her spirits known as black willow. You must destroy these spirits.

The black willow are located near the Waterfalls in the northern part of The Neutral Zone. After destroying them, go to Uruha and warn her not to come to the Elven Forest again.After you do this we can discuss God.

You must destroy the Black Willow that Uruha has brought. They are located near the waterfall in the northern part of

The person responsible for this is a Dark Elf Village called Uruha. Find her and warn her not to come to the Elven Forest again.

How dare you bring that blasphemous book here...! Burn it now!

You will soon regret your decision! You befoul this holy land with your presence! Go and play with that old nag Sage Kasian in the Southern Entrance of Wastelands!

Ah, you wish to learn the ways of Maphr? Maphr Priest Gerald is regarded as one of the best theologians around...

The vagabond named Dorf has been overheard saying that he knows the secret of Maphr.

You should speak with both of them...

At this time of day you will probably find Maphr Priest Gerald near the entrance of the village counting his money. He is somewhat irritable when he is busy so don't bother him too much. Wanderer Dorf can probably be found at the opposite end of the village. You can bother him as much as you like.

You have come to the right place! Maphr is my specialty! 6 years in the seminary, and 10 years of self-guided research after that...I feel that I have learned practically all there is to know about Maphr. I could use additional funds to further my research... Would you consider making a small donation? I will teach you everything I know about Maphr for a mere 100 000 adena. What a deal, er, I mean, blessing it is!

To properly use the power of the gods, you must first understand their nature. That learning process can be most intense... Many of a higher level than yours have tried and failed. I think it would be too hard for you to endure at this moment. Come back after you have advanced your skills.

(This quest may only be performed by Clerics, Oracles, Shilen Oracles, and Orc Village Shamans of level 35 or higher)

I only teach those who live their lives in service to the gods!

(This quest may only be undertaken by Clerics, Oracles, Shilen Oracles, and Orc Village Shamans of level 35 or higher)

Now listen carefully. First, venture north to the land of the Orcs and meet with Seer Tanapi. He will tell you about their god, Paagrio.

Next, go to the land of the Dwarves and meet with Gauri Twinklerock. Ask her how you may learn the teachings of Maphr.

After you have completed your studies of Maphr, you must return to the land of the Humans and go to the Giran Castle Town. Seek out Priest Prim, and he will lead you to a greater understanding of Einhasad.

Last of all, you must go to the land of the Elves. Inside the Elven Village is the Mother Tree, one of the purest forms of energy on earth. You will meet under this large and beautiful tree with Andellia, one of the protectors of the Mother Tree. She can teach you about Eva and Shilen.

So you want to learn properly about the Einhasad? Hmm... Is that so? That's why you came to such a remote island...

In fact, the reason why I came here in the first place, was because I incurred the hatred of the High Priests while I was trying to clarify the truth too specifically. Anyway, I prefer the liberal atmosphere here rather than the sickening center body.

...I have so much to tell you. But before that, I have a favor to ask you...Please get rid of the malignant spirit Nahir coiling in the Elven Ruins. This is also related to what you are trying to learn. Please, will you do my favor?

I beg you!Please get rid of the malignant spirit Nahir coiling in the Elven Ruins. This is also related to what you are trying to learn.

Nahir... May his poor spirit rest in peace now...

Thank you. Now listen to Nahir's story. He was once a faithful follower of Einhasad. But while he was helping his friend who happened to be a servant of Shilen, he incurred Einhasad's hatred and was turned into a monster. And until this day, he is roaming around the dark underground. Do you understand what I am saying? Einhasad who is known as the Goddess of sacrifice and life, has in fact, the opposite face of jealousy, and destruction. Of course in the religion, they only mention the side of sacrifice and life...

The truth that you are looking for looks like this. It's bitter truth, isn't it? But that doesn't mean that you'll have to end your pilgrimage here. I bet you are seeking the truth about Eva as well? In that case you should go and see Andellia of the Elven Village.

You must not stop your journey to seek the truth. I suggest that you go to Andellia of the Elven Village and learn about Eva from her. May Einhasad protect you on your way...

So you truly wish to understand God? But I'm afraid I've got nothing to help you with. Your faithfulness only makes me more embarrassed. The many truths that are concealed in the name of the shrine's interest... And I who can't do anything about it...

If you want to know about Einhasad in detail, go and meet Priest Potter of Talking Island Village.

I have no right to speak about the truth of Einhasad. If you wish to learn the true tenets of light, go and meet Priest Potter of Talking Island Village.

Santiago... You keep sending me such greenhorns, and it is so annoying! Why do I, the great seer Tanapi have to deal with such novices like you ! Humph! I guess I have no choice...

Do you truly wish to understand the God of Flame Paagrio? Then you should go to the ancestors' altar in the Cave of Trials and try and ask the Ancestor Martankus. If your wishes are sincere, he will respond you.

Didn't I tell you to go to the ancestors' altar in the Cave of Trials? I told you to try and pray to the Ancestor Martankus to give you the guidelines.

What, are you afraid of it now? If that's the case I won't blame you. Just go back and tell

That is quite a surprise! So you say that you felt the flames of Paagrio? Amazing!

To tell the truth, I didn't expect much from you when I sent you to the Cave of Trials. A young man like you these days... I shall remember this.

So now you want to learn about the Maphr? Then go and see Gauri Twinklerock of the

Why are you killing them! They are some mere miserable fellows who got messed up with the recklessness of the hypocrite, Einhasad. Thanks to the help from Shilen and Grand Kain, they could live once more... Are you one of those silly followers of Eva?

Ah! That arrogant and reckless follower of Eva! Can't you see? Isn't it evident the indecisiveness of Eva who is under the authority of our Goddess Shilen? The followers are no different!

I will give you this book. I hope it will help you to recognize the truth, and keep away from being contaminated by the reckless stupidity of Eva's followers.

The maglinant spirits of Shilen? The monster who harms innocent people? Please, can't you leave this miserable creatures alone. I believe they have suffered enough.

Good work. Your soul has remained pure throughout your ordeal. We owe you a debt of gratitude for expelling those foul spirits from this holy forest.

About the truth of God you're looking for... It will be better to talk to Sage Kasian of Southern Entrance of Wastelands. He can be abrupt, but knows many stories of God that others do not know. He is even familiar with the knowledge known as 'vice.'

Go to the Southern Entrance of Wastelands and meet Sage Kasian. You must take what he says with a grain of salt.

Maphr as the goddess of abundance and prosperity?! Foolish people, they don't know anything! Just look at the silly Dwarves in this town. They are literally crazy and they are always dashing here and there to collect more money... It is simply ridiculous! Miserable creatures who would even venture to scrape out their goddess's heart if it were for money! And they won't hesitate to uncover things that shouldn't be part of this world!

Maphr is indeed the goddess of abundance and prosperity, but that also means that she is responsible for all poverty and downfalls! Why can't you see this simple fact? They have already experienced bankruptcy once before... Tsk tsk...

Take this badge and take heed. Prosperity and poverty are just like the two sides of one coin!

Sage Kasian

Nice to meet you inquirer. My name is Kasian, some call me the Sage of Southern Entrance of Wastelands

The Elves or the Dark Elves that you have met... We can't tell right or wrong from what they said. The God's nature is not something that we can define so easily. Even the Gods are only one part of the big universe... The Gods each have their role, respectively. We cannot understand their intentions... And if you don't understand, you don't realize...

There is no need to be complicated. We each do our best in our daily lives... and go our own ways...

Thank you for listening to my tedious lecture. I will give this book to you. Now I would like you to return to Hermit Santiago who initiated this pilgrimage in the first place.

Sage Kasian

I don't understand why Humans like to distinguish between right and wrong concerning Gods so much... Among them, the Priests are the maniacs... There is no reason for us to commit crimes if we express and act according to our feelings. Don't you think so? After all we are God's creations... Therefore, even though we commit any crime, it's God's fault, not ours.

This is all I have to say. Now I would like you to return to Hermit Santiago who initiated this pilgrimage in the first place.

Maphr as the God of Abundance and Prosperity?! Foolish people, they don't know anything! Just look at the silly Dwarves in this town. They are literally crazy and they are always dashing here and there to collect some more money... Ha ha ha, that is simply ridiculous! Miserable creatures who would even dare to scrape out their God's heart if it were for money! And they won't hesitate to pull out the things that should not be presented to this world!

Maphr is indeed the God of Abundance and Prosperity, but that also means that he is in charge of all poverty and downfalls! Why can't you see this simple fact! They have already experienced bankruptcy once before... Tsk tsk...

By the way what is that book you are holding? You bought it from Gerald? You fool! you have been deceived by him!Show him this badge. You might be able to get back your money.

I have said everything that I wished to say. Now get out of here and go learn about that precious Einhasad. I bet you'll have to go and see the Priest Prim of Giran Castle Town!

What a generous donation! Maphr will surely be pleased, and the world will be a better place thanks to you. What a wonderful investment, er, I mean, offering!

Here is a book I wrote regarding the will of Maphr. Study it diligently! May the grace of Maphr be with you!

I suppose I was wrong about you... I had no idea you were a beggar... Now, on your way! Shoo!

Oh my, I didn't notice your badge! I, I just... That is... Eh, just a joke... I, I mean, I was going to keep it safe for you and return it with interest.. Well I must be going!

Ah, finally! A spark of intelligence from your glazed eyes! You still have far to go to reach the enlightenment of ultimate truth, but...

Here is the Mark of the Pilgrim that you seek. Keep in mind that this signifies a new step on your path toward enlightenment.