Grim Collector

If you are thinking of going to the ruins, I can give you an errand that you will find rewarding. I can't tell you about it right now, but if you stop by later on I'll tell you in private.

(Quest for characters level 15 and above.)

I see you've talked with Samed. It is a bit unpleasant, but ... selling the bones and organs of those who are already dead should not cause any sort of real problem. And it doesn't hurt anyone, right?

Ah, so Jeanine sent you. The new weapons for the sentries have been finished. This is all thanks to Blacksmith Karrod, who has worked day and night to finish them. These are prime swords crafted of adamantite. But I have not finished the task of casting magic on these weapons. Well, it's not anything elaborate, just magic that makes the sword a little bit lighter and the blade a little bit sharper.

I need more time to finish my task ... But since Jeanine seems so anxious, go and deliver these three swords that are finished. And give her regards from Master Harant.

Hmm? So you came to me for a job. Well, are you thinking of going to the ruins? If you find me a few things from there, I will generously reward you afterwards. Though I am not sure whether you will come back alive from that place which crawls with zombies and skeletons.

You must find me corpse pieces. Of course there are many corpses in the graveyard, but if you are caught disturbing the graves and pulling out coffins, you will be considered a witch and be burnt at the stake. So there is no choice but to take the living corpses of the undead.

Why do I need corpse pieces? Don't try to know the reason. Haven't you heard that curiosity killed the cat? All you have to do is find what I need and take the money.

Collect corpse pieces from the Ruins of Despair or the Grim Ruins. If you don’t know how to find the ruins, ask Guard Curtis or Guard Babenco. From the zombies, bring their head, heart, and liver. From the skeletons, bring the skull, spine, rib, arm bone, and thigh bone.

I also need bone pieces, but actually I need a complete skeleton of Human form more. Unfortunately, when you fight with the undead, their body shatters so it will be impossible to find a complete skeleton. But the person that took this job before you found one somehow.

Ah, and don't bring back anything from the spartoi. Spartoi are ‘his’ minions... It is better not to make him angry.

So Master Harant has not finished his task yet. We need to get that equipment soon ...

Well, we must first deliver these weapons to my sisters. Give me one sword, to begin with. And deliver the rest to Sentry Roselyn and Sentry Krispen. Bring back the old bronze swords they have been using while you're at it.

Roselyn is standing guard at the entrance of the village. You can reach her by going through the cave behind me. And Krispen is on duty at the village entrance opposite Roselyn.

So this is the new sentry blade. A fine sword it is. Compared to this, the old bronze sword is clunky and clumsy. But it is a bit sad -- though it may be old, I have grown attached to this sword But I am sure it will be put to good use by someone else.

Is this the new sword? Master Harant's skills are the best, as always. This is an excellent weapon for the Sentries, who are responsible for the safety of the village, to use. Compared to this, the old bronze sword seems primitive. Here, take it. It is of no use to me anymore.

Our family has been doing this work for generations. However, there are hardly any people who look for undertakers these days. It is because the priests of Einhasad encourage cremation. However, sometimes, there are a few who come to follow the old customs.

Have you come to me for a funeral? Is there anything I can do for you?

I'm sorry, but that is impossible. To recompose a skeleton to human form, you must have all five parts: the skull, rib, spine, arm bone and thigh bone.

By the way, you don't work for Samed, do you? It would be better to stay away from him. Bad rumors always follow him -- that he is a student of the evil Wizard Hardin or a servant of the devil Beleth. That is why people avoid him.

I am not sure the bone pieces are from the same person, but ... At any rate, I'll try to recompose the skeleton. This is the least we can do to put the angry spirit of a person who died at war to rest. Please give him or her a proper funeral.

But ... You don't work for Samed, do you? It would be better to keep your distance from him. Bad rumors always follow him -- they say he is a student of the black magician Hardin or a servant of the devil Beleth. People avoid him for a reason.

Ah! Oh dear ... Forgive me! The bone was too old ... It got smashed while I was trying to recompose the skeleton.

Then I will pay you according to the number of corpse pieces you have brought. Keep up the good work.

Ah! And let me give you one word of advice. You do not need to be frightened by the undead of the ruins. They move by the power of black magic, but they are really just decayed pieces of meat. If you think of it that way, there is no reason to be afraid, right?

Ohh! You brought back a complete skeleton! You haven't dug up some The Cemetery, have you? Well, hand it over to me before the villagers see!

As I promised, I will compensate you according to the number of remains. I have filled this pouch full of coins so keep it safe.

Looking at your pocket, I see you have many small corpse pieces in addition to complete skeletons. Give them to me before the smell of decay fills the village!

You seem exhausted from dealing with the dead souls. Well, it may have been too difficult for someone like you, who has lived only in the bright world. But I keep my promises, don't I? I will compensate you for the number of items you have brought. I have put the money in this coin purse, so make sure you tuck it in your pocket.

You must be swearing to yourself that you will never do such an unpleasant job again, right? I can tell just from your eyes. However, you may have to come to me in the end. You will realize in no time that there is no other job that pays as much.

Well done. I must gather our old bronze swords and send them to Blacksmith Karrod. They will be used to make useful items, such as armor or shields.

Our motto is to reward even the most minuscule of tasks. Please accept this as payment for your work on behalf of my sisters and me.

May the blessings of Shilen be with you until we meet again.