Inhabitants Of The Forest Of The Dead (24)

Are you the one who recovered the Silver Spear? Your reputation precedes you! Actually, I have a problem you may be able to help me with! Would you be willing to help me? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead quest_accept|"I'll do it!"]

Oh...? Was it really you who recovered the Silver Spear? I must have misjudged you! I thought you were more experienced... (Only a character of level 65 or above who has fulfilled the Lidia's Heart quest can undertake this quest.)

Every day I place a flower in front of a tombstone on my way to the castle in the south part of the village, but I've been having severe pains in my legs all day! Would you place this flower in front of the tombstone for me?

Please place a flower in front of the tombstone in the southern part of the village. I'll tell you the rest of the story when you come back.

Did you place the flower at the tombstone? Did you notice who was buried in that grave? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_06.htm|Nidrah] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_07.htm|Lidia] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_1|Rose]

Did you really put the flower there? This task requires someone with keen observation and insight, not someone who could not even look upon the grave! I hoped that it was you who would recover the Silver Spear...

Did you really put the flower there? This task requires someone with keen observation and insight, not someone who could not even look upon the grave! I hoped that it was you who would recover the Silver Spear...

Yes! Rose rests there... She was the maid Mr. Alfred, my former master, assigned to his daughter. They were about the same age. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_10.htm|"Who is Alfred's daughter?"]

Yes! Rose rests there... She was the maid Mr. Alfred, my former master, assigned to his daughter. They were about the same age. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_10.htm|"Who is Alfred's daughter?"]

Why, she's Lady Lidia, current lord of this manor! She thought highly of Rose, and didn't want her coming back as an undead! Lady Lidia graciously allowed Rose to rest in peace. That's better than most others get around here! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_11.htm|"How did Rose earn such...

I don't know, exactly. All I know is, my fiance was with Lady Lidia, and died protecting her! Anyway, thank you for taking the flower to Rose's grave. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_12.htm|"It's the least I could do."]

Oh, don't be so modest! You remembered Rose's name! And you asked such respectful questions! You're obviously a wonderful person! Do you suppose you could do something else for me? Recently my nights have been dreamless, and I've woken up with wounds that I don't remember getting! Something strange is going on in th...

Excellent! Take this crucifix, just in case! This forest is very dangerous, you never know what might jump out at you! Please observe the village and try to determine what is going on there at night!

Observe the village closely. Help me figure out what's going on here!

I can't remember last night at all, and I'm exhausted! Have you discovered anything? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_16.htm|"There's a vampire!"] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorain_q0024_16a.htm|"The villagers are changing into monsters!"]

A vampire, eh?! Hmm... I see. Is the lord of the manor coming down here making the rounds? Hmm...Why am I so tired then? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_17.htm|"I'll tell you why! Because you're the vampire!"]

Don't you dare compare me to those idiots in the village! A monster, eh? And it only comes out at night? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead day_dorian_q0024_17.htm|"That's right!"]

Nooo! It can't be! Me? A vampire? It's true that the lord of the manor I serve is an undead... But that doesn't mean I'm a vampire! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_5|"Check out this crucifix!"]

I gave you that! ...I see. Now I remember... Young master Einhart and... and... you! You were standing there... holding the holy symbol! Now I know... why the lord gave me such an order! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_6|"What order?"]

This has all been a test! The lord himself ordered it! I think you might have something that belongs to him! Go to a bookshelf in the southwest part of the forest, you'll meet the maid of the lord. She only appears at night.

So, you haven't met the maid of our lord yet? Remember, she only appears at night. Naturally, things get pretty scary around here after dark... You should really be careful! But I'm sure you can handle it! Go to the bookshelf in the southwest part of the forest, the maid of the lord will be there. Meet her there at...

Oh, come in! Say, you must've dropped this the last time you were here! It looks very valuable! You should keep it in a safe place.

Did you see the maid of the lord? I have no memories after dark, so I have no idea what she's like! I've heard that she's quite beautiful! I was even told that she resembles my fiance! At least she's... alive! What a privilege, even if it's only during the day! Oh, well, I shouldn't be talking about this...

My lady thanks you for recovering the Silver Spear. It's a family treasure. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_02.htm|"I was doing my duty."]

She knows how you helped her ancestors rest in peace. My lady knows all that happens in her forest! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_03.htm|"Everything?"]

My lady knows everything about your journeys here. She hopes you'll uncover all the details of what has transpired. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_7|"Please continue."]

Come back after reading this letter from my lady.

I don't know what it says, I wouldn't dream of reading the letter meant for my lord! I was told you had something for me? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_8|"Here's the hairpin."]

This is Neidrahu's work, a hairpin of Moon Face Flower. How beautiful! I must go now. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_09.htm|"Wait!"]

Oh no! Could you have dropped it in the village? Take the letter with you and ask around for it. Meet me again tomorrow night.

Do you have something for me? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_8|"Here's the hairpin."]

What is it? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_10|"What do you know about Neidrahu?"]

What is it? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_10|"Tell me everything you know about Neidrahu!"]

Did I say Neidrahu? What do you know of the name? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_12.htm|"It's a tree."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_13.htm|"It's a corpse."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_11|"It's a Mystic."]

Did I say Neidrahu? What do you know of the name? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_12.htm|"It's a tree."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_13.htm|"It's a corpse."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_11|"It's a Mystic."]

Perhaps there is a tree with that name. Why would you think I had anything to do with this?

This manor is covered in corpses. This is the Forest of the Dead. Why do you keep asking about it?

What kind of Mystic was he? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_15.htm|"A Mystic of Dark Arts!"]

Oh! Only Lord Alfred and Lady Lidia know. Even Einhalder thinks he's an ordinary Mystic! How do you know of this? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_16.htm|"I read the diary."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_17.htm|"How do you know?"]

Did you read of the contract between Neidrahu and my lady in the diary? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_18.htm|"Now you must tell me what you know!"]

How do you know about Neidrahu? Are you the last survivor? If so, you'll never get out of this forest alive...or dead! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead maid_of_ridia_q0024_16.htm|"I read the diary."]

I was there when the contract was signed, but the memory of the undead is not very clear. If you find out what's on the missing page, when the contract was signed, I'll tell you more. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_12|"I've already come this far."]

This I can tell you. The black magi roam freely during the day, but are fewer at night. Some carry odd looking dolls. Take one to their master, I'm sure he can tell you more!

This I can tell you. The black magi roam freely during the day, but are fewer at night. Some carry odd looking dolls. Take one to their master, I'm sure he can tell you more!

*Here lies Rose, a faithful, loving servant. May she rest in peace.* [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_1a|Place flowers on the grave.]

You've placed flowers on the grave.

The tombstone bears an epitaph: *Here lies Rose, a faithful and loving servant. May she rest in peace.* Moon Face Flowers bloom brilliantly around the tomb.

Long time no see. Things sure are quiet these days! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_02.htm|"What do you know about an odd doll?"]

What are you talking about? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_14|"Look at this!"]

Oh, that. It's an amulet to help my puppets collect bone pieces in the forest without getting hurt. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_05.htm|"That's not what I heard."]

It may look a little odd, but it's just an amulet. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_05.htm|"That's not what I heard."]

What did you hear? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_06.htm|"That it's related to Wizard Nidrah."]

Where did you hear the name Nidrah? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_07.htm|"From the person who told me to see you about the doll."]

So, you're under the protection of Lady Lidia. We've signed a mutual contract not to harm each other. This doll was made by Nidrah, and tells the Lord of the Forest of the Dead not to attack its bearer. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_16|"How did you get it?"]

This much I can tell you. I'm a Dark Mage, that's how I got it! You just can't tell the future, can you? Come back when you have more confidence in me.

You trust me now? Tell me about Nidrah! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_10.htm|"Allright, I'll tell you."]

So tell me! [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_11.htm|"You're gathering materials for the dark arts."] [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_13.htm|"You signed a contract."]

Where is your proof? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_12.htm|"Lady Lidia controls all the dead of this earth, a power nearly equal to a god's! One must be granted authority by her to have power over the dead in any capacity."]

So? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_16.htm|"Nobody is allowed here without permission. That you're here means you have power at least equal to the Lord of the Forest of the Dead."]

So I made a mistake. What's wrong with that? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_14.htm|"It's impossible to have a real nonaggression contract in this situation!"]

History is filled with such contracts. Do you know why? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_15.htm|"Nonaggression contracts are signed between two equal powers. It stays in effect only as long as it benefits them. If one party becomes weaker, the contract is nullified."]

Go on. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_16.htm|"The Lord of the Dead has absolute power here, why would she sign a contract with you? You must have power equal to hers, or else she reaps some benefit from not fighting you."]

You think I have something to do with Nidrah? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_18|"Yes."]

Let's say for arguments sake that I'm Nidrah. What difference would that make? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_19.htm|"Here's the missing page from the diary."]

Let's say for arguments sake that I'm Nidrah. What difference would that make? [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_19.htm|"Here's the missing page from the diary."]

You found the diary! You're tracking Nidrah. Going further may be difficult, you're following a dangerous man. If you insist, you'll need the key. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead shadow_hardin_q0024_20.htm|"Key?"]

The Priest of the Rune Township has the key. I'll give you the doll, it represents the person who carried the real authority in the Hellmann Forest and Rune Territory, even over Lidia. [Quest _024_InhabitantsOfTheForestOfTheDead reply_19|"Who is it?"]

I can't tell you, but you may find out soon. Come on, show the doll to the priest at the temple of the Rune Township. Ask him about *the one who hides behind the truth*.

Visit the temple of the Rune Township if you want to learn more about them. Ask about the one who hides the truth...