Test of the Champion

I see that you are a follower of Ascalon. Seeing a strong warrior like you brings back memories. Like Ascalon, I was once a member of the Steel Rose Mercenaries. When I was young, I studied herbology and first aid in the temple and used these skills to become a medic for the troop. Of course, occasionally I also wielded a spear and joined the battle.

These days I am retired and run a small shop. Ascalon still comes around and asks me to make medicine and antidotes for the village guards from time to time.

I have lost my wife and children due to Grecia's attack. The people of Grecia's army are my lifelong enemies because they have deprived me of my most precious thing, my family. They are the Ol Mahums who are also called as the 'Bloody Axe'. I swear to God that I will revenge them some day.

Ascalon... It is a name that I have long forgotten... After I quit my job in the army, I got married to a beautiful woman called Lillian and we settled down in my hometown of Dion Castle Town where we spent some happy and peaceful days.

And then one day, Grecia's army attacked and they killed my wife and children. Since then alcohol has been my only company. I often find myself crying by the riverside in grief of having to let my loved ones go...

Grecia's army is my lifelong enemy because they deprived me of my most precious thing, my family. I swear that I'll revenge on them. Will you help me?

Up until this day, I wished I could tear the remaining soldiers in Grecia's army in this territory to death. But I am afraid that I grew too weak to revenge them myself.

I will give you this ring that I wore in my army days. Please wear it and seek my revenge. Kill them all, kill the Bloody Axe who took away the lives of my dear family. Those Ol Mahums are staying in the northern part of Town of Oren. You will be able to find their army post when you move farther north from the Corridor of Death of Kiran.

It won't be enough until you have at least cut down100 heads of Bloody Axe!

Thank you. By that my wife and children must be able to rest in peace... Oooo... The fire of revenge that has driven me mad is finally extinguished... Ah, will you give this letter to Ascalon? Please tell him that I am living peacefully with my dear family.

The only thing that kept me going was the revenge... But now that everything is over and I look back upon my life, all that remains is hatred and regret. Everything seems so vain... I thought that all that was left to be done was to die... But when I heard the story of Ascalon who is still fighting against the unjust according to his beliefs, I changed my mind and decided that I shall not just sit here and wait for everything to happen...

You may not be able to appreciate my weak body, but the experience and know-how which I have accumulated in the battlefields can't be ignored... These days, I am teaching young soldiers how to confront the flying corps or the strategy of arranging troops in times of siege warfare. I hope you keep up the good work. And protect the peace of this kingdom.

This letter...? Whew... Are you sent by Ascalon...?

Ascalon was my teacher when I was young. He used to be a good soldier, but he is too old these days, and often lets his mind astray. In other words, age has begun to tell on him... But to me he is like a father, and I can't oppose what he says. Nowadays he is caught in self delusion and keeps saying that he himself is the only one who can save the kingdom from its enemies. That's why I worry sick about him...

Would you like to hear about my splendid past? When I was young I used to be hired as a soldier. Back in those days I wandered around freely and fought against the alien army and made love with foreign women. There were times when things seemed to be too harsh, but even then, my blazing spirits as a Warrior never burned low. The flaming friendship among comrades, struggles, fierce battles, love and romance, I experienced them all. We were true Warriors.

But I am too old now. If I find a talented young fellow who will succeed me, I would like to retire in peace. Is there a righteous and talented young lad among your friends? If there is such person, please recommend him to me.

(Quest for Warriors and Orc Village Marauders, level 39 and above.)

Would you like to hear about my splendid past? When I was young I used to be hired as a soldier. Back in those days I wandered around freely and fought against the alien army and made love with foreign women. There were times when things seemed to be too harsh, but even then, my blazing spirits as a Warrior never burned low. The flaming friendship among comrades, struggles, fierce battles, love and romance, I experienced them all. We were true Warriors.

But I am too old now. If I find a talented young fellow who will succeed me, I would like to retire in peace. If only you can enhance your skills a bit more, you could be the one to succeed me. What do you think? Will you come back to me after you have improved your skills?

(Quest for Warriors and Orc Village Marauders, level 39 and above.)

Would you like to hear about my splendid past? When I was young I used to be hired as a soldier. Back in those days I wandered around freely and fought against the alien army and made love with foreign women. There were times when things seemed to be too harsh, but even then, my blazing spirits as a Warrior never burned low. The flaming friendship among comrades, struggles, fierce battles, love and romance, I experienced them all. We were true Warriors.

But I am too old now. If I find a talented young fellow who will succeed me, I would like to retire in peace. I can see that you are quite a strong Warrior, what do you think? Will you try to the Test of the Champion?

Oops! Aren't you an Orc Village? You look strong, sure thing. Are you a Warrior by any chance? Or perhaps a hired soldier? You remind me of my younger days when I used to work as a hired soldier... When I was young I used to be hired as a soldier. Back in those days I wandered around freely and fought against the alien army and made love with foreign women. There were times when things seemed to be too harsh, but even then, my blazing spirits as a Warrior never burned low. The flaming friendship among comrades, struggles, fierce battles, love and romance, I experienced them all. We were true Warriors.

But I am too old now. If I find a talented young fellow who will succeed me, I would like to retire in peace. I can see that you are quite a well-trained Warrior, what do you say? Will you try to the Test of the Champion?

Go and meet my old fellow soldier, Mason. He was the master of spears and my good old faithful friend. I heard that he settled down somewhere in Southern Dion Castle Town, I really wonder how he is.

So, you met Mason? You are going to seek revenge for him? But... What do you mean revenge..., Revenge to whom...?

You have returned! How was Mason? Please tell me in detail.

...You say with your mouth that he is living happily, but the expression on your face says something else. Tell me the truth!

...What! Never did I imagine that he would be living a lonely, wretched life after losing all his family during the assault of Grecia... Perhaps his agony would be much lessened by now, since you have completed his revenge.

A Warrior must share the pains with his fellow, but still we cannot stop fighting. It is time for you to fight once more.

Did you hear that not long ago, the guards and the soldiers fought against the medusas in order to protect Giran Castle Town? They all fought with all their might and beat off the medusas, but during the fight many soldiers were infected by the deadly poison of the medusas. If we leave them like that they will all die very soon. And just imagine what will happen if the medusas make their second attack! .. It is urgent that we find the cure...

Rather, an antidote to neutralize the medusa's poison. But even the Priests do not know how to make it. However, my old companion Groot will find a way. He used to work as a medic for the Iron Rose, and we were together in the battlefields for more than 10 years. I heard that he now owns a store in Giran Castle Town. Go and help him make an antidote.

Groot, my good friend who I shared my fate with. Go and help him make the antidote to neutralize the medusa's poison. Even at this very moment, many guards and soldiers are dying out because of the poison.

Well done! The soldiers of Giran Castle Town will soon recover. Thank God for that. However we have a new problem. A big problem which can only be solved by us...

Ah! Thank you so very much. This is such a blessing, as I was badly needing help. Could you do me one more favor? I must gather antidote ingredients.

I am concerned about the increase in the number of soldiers poisoned by Medusa's venom, but near destruction? That's a serious exaggeration.

In order to create the antidote, I will need 3 ingredients. They are the Harpy's Egg, Medusa Venom, and Windsus' Bile. There is no need to search afar for these ingredients, they are all quite common right here in Giran Castle Town. I know that there is an abundance of harpies and windsus

Thank you so much for gathering these ingredients for me.. Now I will create the antidote and deliver it to the temple and the guards. I felt as if I was growing too old to be of any use, but thanks to you I am able to contribute to the defense of my beloved Giran Castle Town! I am indebted to you... Here is a letter explaining my gratitude. Please take it to Ascalon.

Although I am too old for battle I am satisfied in knowing that my talents may be of help in protecting Giran Castle Town. This is all thanks to you. Please give Ascalon my regards when you see him.

There is dark news from Ascalon. The entire kingdom is in peril! Warriors like yourself must now join the battle to save our land! I shall do everything I can to help.

There has been a message from the Town of Oren that it is about to be reduced by the great army of road scavengers. We need as many volunteers as possible to help protect the Town of Oren. Go and meet Captain Mouen of the Town of Oren, and follow his instructions. Always be reminded that the destiny of the whole kingdom lies in this battle!

Mouen, that guy used to be a pupil of mine as a kid to whom I taught swordmanship, and he has already grown up into a fine Captain of the town. Go and help him protect the peace of this kingdom!

The road scavengers are surely a nuisance if not 'a troop of outsiders threatening our kingdom' as my teacher said. They are plundering near the trade routes which connects Town of Oren and Kiran and the damage is serious enough.

Go to the Corridor of Death and wipe them out, for the purpose of carrying out the teacher's command as well as getting rid of those 'pains in the ass'. During the fight be aware of the possible attacks from the road collectors. If you bring me 100 heads I will write a letter describing you as the hero who saved the kingdom. I am pretty sure that your teacher will be pleased to read such a letter...

We're in trouble! It turned out to be that the road scavengers that you got rid of were merely an instrument of the leto lizardmen! There is news that the leto lizards are planning a large scale attack on Giran Castle. I guess that

Very well! Kill all the leto lizardmenand bring back their canine teeth as a proof. 100 teeth will be enough for everyone to accept you as the hero who defeated the enemies. Ascalon will be very happy to hear that you made a remarkable contribution!

Congratulations on your safe return, Warrior. You have been of remarkable help in the defeating of the reto lizardmen who were threatening the Giran Castle Town. People are already talking about your achievement. Now! Now take this letter with you and go back to Ascalon. I wrote in the letter about the battle here and your contributions in the victory. I bet that your teacher will be pleased to read it.

Your teacher will be able to retire in peace since he knows of a young man like you who he can rely on.

I have been hearing about your great activities! You are indeed the true Warrior! My successor! I shall give you the Mark of the Champion in recognition to your military arts and bravery! The mark is only given to the few people who are proven the best among the continent's Warriors' Guild. I, Ascalon assure you, that this mark will be the guarantee to your bright future!