Trial of the Guildsman

Sniff, sniff...! Smells good?! Hey, aren't those mandragora berries! Thank you! Thank you very much!!!. I feel light just by smelling them!

Ah, yes! Valkon sent you? You're taking the Trial of the Guildsman, right?

Back in the old days I had to memorize hundreds of formulas. Now they all have recipes! What will they think of next?

OK, here is the recipe for making a Journeyman Ring. Let me see...

[Production of Journeyman Ring]

[Materials] 1 Journeyman Gem, 1 Journeyman Deco Bead, 1 Steel, 10 Varnish, 10 Grade D Crystals

[Result] 1 Journeyman Ring

Steel and Varnish are commonly used and easily found. Journeyman Gems and Journeyman Decon Beads are harder to find, however.

I don't have time to explain all of this to you.Go to Warehouse Keeper Norman of Gludin Village. He will explain it all.

Journeyman Deco Beads... Don't bother me with such trivial matters. It is better to ask Blacksmith Pinter of Gludio Castle Town. He will tell you more.

Congratulations! You have created your ring! Now go back to Warehouse Keeper Valkon.

Oh, yes, I made those keys. Would you like to know the secrets to making a key?

Spirit, patience, nature, and passion. Harmony between the key and the lock is important, too. Inner and outer harmony are equally important.

Trial of the Guildsman? Deco beads? Hey, everyone has problems, I've got mine, too! I am swamped with too much work! 30 Mithril Breastplates and 30 Bastard Swords! The dogs of war are howling! How can I possibly finish all of this?

Stop whining! You sound like a spoiled child! You say you need a Journeyman Deco Bead? To make that we need Amber Beads. I don't have any of these. I must cast a spell on Elmore's side... It will take a few weeks..

You think you can get the Amber Beads by yourself...? Oho! Indeed you are a Raider! I can tell you where to look.

There are giant ants living in the Southern Entrance of Wastelands, in the southern part of Gludio Castle Town. They mine the Amber Beads, which are plentiful there. To get the beads you must kill the work ants not the ant soldiers, understand? You will be able to collect faster by casting Spoil.

We will need about 20 beads to make Journeyman Deco Beads. However I can also use them in my work, I would be very grateful if you brought back 70. I will give your order top priority. Quite a deal, huh?

You think you can get the Amber Beads by yourself? Oho! You are not even a Raider! Oh, well, if you want to try I can tell you where to find them..

There are giant ants living in the Southern Entrance of Wastelands, in the southern part of Gludio Castle Town. They mine the Amber Beads which are plentiful in that place. To get the beads you must kill the work ants instead of ant soldiers, got it?

We need about 20 beads to make Journeyman Decoration Beads. However, I also use them in my work, it would be nice if you brought back 70. I will give your order top priority. So how about it, a good deal, no?

Oh yes! And take this recipe. It will help you.

You will find amber mass after killing the worker ants. If you grind the amber mass as in this recipe, you can make 5 amber beads. Good luck!

Good job! Aren't they beautiful! First separate 50 of them...! Now, shall I start? I will drill these and make splendid Journeyman Decoration Beads.

OK, all done! Here are your beads. Good luck!

I have been in charge of the promotion test of the Dwarf union members, for the last 10 years. Among all Dwarf apprentices, only those who pass this test are accepted as true members of the Dwarf society. Perhaps you might not understand this well, since you are not a Dwarf, but even within our Dwarf society, there is a complex hierarchy and ranking system.

(Quest for Raiders or Artisans, level 35 and above.)

How long will you linger at the level of an apprentice? Don't you have any ambitions for promoting to a higher rank? I hope you are not mistaken that you have already reached a certain level. Listen to me carefully. I shall tell you about our Dwarf education.

A Dwarf apprentice will work in a stope to strengthen their body and spirit, as well as being trained for protecting their own body. When one completes the basic training, they will come back to the Dwarf Village and accumulate experience while helping the Elders of the guilds with their chores.

When they finally pass the exam given by the guild and gain the title of a Raider or Artisan, that is when they go beyond the level of an apprentice. But even then, that's not enough to become an official member of the union. Only when you pass the Trial of the Guildsman, shall you be accepted as a true union member.

If you are planning to inherit the skills of the higher members of the union and receive the title of a Master Raider or Warsmith it is essential that you pass this test.

Then first you must pay for the registration fee. The amount will be 2 000 adenas. The total money that you pay shall be used for supporting the technical development of the guild and for sponsoring the Artisans.

Hints? You want to learn the short way through even before trying to solve it out by patiently working hard... Tsk tsk... A young Dwarf shouldn't be like that!

Hmm... What nerves you've got. Hints... Well, yes I just came across one.

I heard that Allman used to be a kind man, but perhaps because of his aging, he seems to be a bit fastidious these days. Some say that it is because of the arthritis... Whatever the reason may be, he grumbles a great deal these days...

Perhaps he may be pleased to receive a mandragora berry which they say it is helpful to arthritis.

Hey, you! Do I have to tell you everything! You should go such things by yourself!

I heard that Allman used to be a kind man, but perhaps because of his aging, he seems to be a bit fastidious these days. They say that his arthritis is making him such a crooked old man...

Some say that the Mandragora Berry is efficacious to arthritis... Perhaps it will help you make a good impression if you give it to him as a present.

Hey, you! Do I have to tell you everything?! You can do such things for yourself!

Hmm... What...! OK, my treat! Think about it! Where would be the best place to find a mandragora in the whole continent? There is a place in Dion Castle Town... Which is called the Mandragora Farm

You have made all the rings. Thank you for your trouble. So, did you learn anything from the test?

I have no idea what Allman told you, but I am too busy these days to keep you company.

Ah, I am sorry... I told you, I am too busy!

Hmm? So you are willing to help my work? I would really appreciate that... But it could be quite bothersome... is that ok with you?

Well, if you say so... At the moment I have something you can help me with.

I am confronting many difficulties these days because of the gangs nearby the town. Especially the Ol Mahum theives, called Cat's Eye... I wonder what the guards are doing... Anyway, hence I am thinking of changing all the locks of the warehouse ... The locks which I have ordered has already arrived, but the keys... they aren't here yet...

I ordered it from Duning of the Hunters Village. Will you go and get the keys for me? Here, this is the receipt.

What? He lost the keys? Duning that asshole, now how can I use the locks without the keys! I shall report this to the Guild Association right away! You go back to Duning of the

Thank you for your trouble. Now we will have to start changing the locks. I guess it will take quite a while to take care of 30 lockers each... Today will be another busy day. Now! Shall we get started!

Hmm? What, you haven't gone yet? Is there anything I can help you with...?

Oh yes! That's right. You said that you were in the middle of taking a test to be a union member?

A Genieman's Jewel is not something you can get from somewhere, you have to make it yourself. But the skills of making it is not something that can be taught in a short time...

I shall make one for you instead of teaching you the skills.

First you must find me the materials needed to make the jewel. Any objection to going and finding the materials for yourself? You didn't expect such and old man like me to run around and collect the materials, did you?

We're both Dwarves, we should stick together, right? You mustn't repeat what I am about to tell you. I have lost all of my 30 keys to the Breca Orc Village beggars. If word got out about this my reputation with the guild would be destroyed!

Please my young friend, could you help me this once? Please find the keys for me, it doesn't matter what condition they are in! Can I count on you?

Please get my 30 keys back from the Breca Orcs.. My reputation with the guild is at stake. I would really appreciate the help. You are currently undergoing the Trial of the Guildsman, right? Then I'm sure you understand my position.

Oh thank you so much my young friend. My reputation with the guild is secured. I'm afraid they would have kicked me out for that blunder. I owe you one, friend. Please take these keys to Warehouse Keeper Norman.

Yes, that's the way to behave, good boy. Now I shall tell you the list of materials that you need to find.

First of all we need some Gray Bone Powder to use as the abrasive. You can get it from undead monsters such as ghouls or strains. I heard that there are plenty in the Execution Ground of Dion Castle Town

And I also need a Granite Whetstone which is for processing the surface of the jewel... It would be best if you can find a piece of granite golem!

Other necessary things would be... The Red Pigment! Which you can get from the dead seeker bat in the Execution Ground. Last, we need some Braided Yarn. That you can get by hunting the

Can you remember everything? I need 70 of all the above things each. You said that you needed 7 Journeyman Gems, right? It takes 10 materials each per 1 jewel. Good luck then!

Hey, you! The materials are not enough!!! It can't be... You didn't forget what materials are needed, did you?

First of all we need some Gray Bone Powder to use as the abrasive. You can get it from undead monsters such as ghouls or strains

Good job! The hard part of the work is gathering the materials, the rest of it is simple! Believe it or not, when I was young...

Oh! The jewels are already made while we were talking! Here, take it! It is the Journeyman Gem! 7 of them altogether, right? Use them well.

Good, good. Wonderful! There should be more guiding stars like you in the union...

Congratulations! Now you have passed the Trial of the Guildsman. I shall grant you the Mark of the Guildsman. It will help you in your promotion.

Hmm... Well, you are not completely wrong, but if you keep on speaking so straight forward, it is likely that you will incur hatred from the authorities and lose your promotion. Regarding that, it is more practical for you to behave as if you are always honest and sincere, at least from the outside. Do you understand?

...Anyway, congratulations! Now you have passed the Trial of the Guildsman. I shall grant you a Mark of the Guildsman. It will help you in your promotion.