Saga Of The Duelist (73)

You learn quickly! Your skills remind me of Duelist Kaien of Oren!%% By the way, do you know Kaien? He's the best gladiator ever!%% But I've been hearing some strange stories about him lately. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 0-1|"What have you heard?"]

You have a resolve like Kaien's, but you're skills are still lacking.%% Work a little bit harder. You don't want to end up like Iron! (Only a character of level 76 or above is allowed to do a class transfer. Be careful. You cannot change occupation if you stop Quest!)

Thank you, but I'm afraid you're not ready to meet him yet.%% He says that only a* warrior who seeks his absolute limits* will understand what he says. Do you understand that? I don't! (This quest may only be undertaken by Gladiators of level 76 or above.)

He's watched the games for generations!%% He says that only a* warrior who seeks to venture beyond the horizon* will understand him. If you knew Iron's history, you'd understand...%% But he criticized the Duelists and chose Sword Master Iron as the worst! I couldn't understand!%% See the* Arena Manager at the Colise...

See the Arena Manager at the Coliseum.%% His stories of the countless duels he's witnessed are worth listening to!

He said that the title of Duelist is nothing but a sham! He also said that becoming a Duelist is not a popularity contest.%% He says that Swordmaster Iron, with his incredible reputation, shouldn't even be called a Duelist!%% He called him a fake! Will you go and see him for me? [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist accept|"...

You remind me of Kaien, Duelist of Oren, who strived for high ideals. When he couldn't reach them, he quit. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 0-2|"Anything else?"]

Kain said, a Duelist is covered in scars and fights on.%% You would be worthy of the title!

He said that the path of a Duelist is like walking a mountain pass made of countless sharp blades.%% You must sharpen your skills more. (Only a character of level 76 or above is allowed to do class transfer. Be careful. You cannot change occupation if you stop Quest!)

You obviously seek your absolute limit.%% Kaien said a Duelist is covered in scars and fights on.%% You would be worthy of the title!

Ah, the legendary last meal of Duelists!%% Is it for you? The last dish...%% Did you know that dish actually contains the resolve one feels before going into mortal combat?%% And, of course, the ingredients must be gathered by the Duelist himself. Consuming food gathered at great risk allows the warrior to absorb th...

Did you bring the high quality meat I requested? Don't ask him for it directly! That son of a gun won't give it to you! Offer to deliver some to the village for him, and then steal a piece of it!%% Ask Chef Jeremy for the ice crystal. Bring both of those things to me when you get them.

Did you bring the meat and the ice crystal? I'm going to get started. It isn't going to be easy! You can wait if you want to. Maybe you could practice your skills or something!%% A certain amount of sacrifice by the chef is necessary, but you risked your life obtaining the ingredients, so I'll do my part! [Quest _07...

What an extravagant feast, worthy of a Duelist! You haven't tasted it yet? Do you have a match scheduled tomorrow?%% This dish tastes best at the Coliseum of Aden, right before a fight!

First, bring me some meat! Umm... The pastureland of Rune would be a good place to start. Speak with the beast herder. Make sure you get a piece of* Top Quality Meat*! Oh, you can't just come out and ask him for it either! The guy's a real jerk! You should offer to deliver some of his meat to the village, and then s...

.....%% You've waited for a long time for this! Here's the appetizer... and the main course... and over here, the dessert!%% Did you know that I made this food without using any fire whatsoever? I cooked it with the ice crystal! It's a very mysterious and difficult process! I'm exhausted!%% Why aren't you eating? Do...

There's a disturbance near the tablet.%% Iron may be stronger than the warrior, but that doesn't guarantee the outcome of this battle.%% He bears the scars of countless battles, as do I.%% Is that the tablet, or is it an illusion? The sound of clashing swords snaps you out of your torpor. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelis...

This devil you fight is the one that tempted Sword Master Iron with eternal life and defeated him.

Talk with Kain van Halter.

Come back when it's your turn to fight.

The Stone of Commune emits light as you get closer to the tablet. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 10-2|Commune with the Tablet of Vision.]

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. It seems that I heard someone laughing.%% The man said. "One more hero you wanted is born here again."%% A lady with blue clothes answered. "No, he is just a baby who starts toddling. But, he won't be raised under his mother's protection anymore...

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. Go back to Grand Master Sedrick in Aden Castle Town and finish the pilgrimage.

You seek the Stone of Commune? Are you the powerful Knight I envisioned would come to help me? [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 11-9|"Maybe so."]

To get the Stone of Commune, you must kill the Archon of Halisha.%% Find him by entering the Sepulchers or by hunting down about 700 monsters at the Shrine of the Loyal.

Let me tell you.* The devil Halisha made the Imperial Tomb its home during the Elmoreden era. Feudal lords paid tribute to dead emperors there*.%% One of the devil's minions, the Archon of Halisha, has the stone. It can be found somewhere inside the Four Sepulchers.%% If it proves too difficult to enter the Sepulche...

Does the horizon beckon you to explore what lies beyond it?%% You could, you know... The title of Duelist is only awarded to those who venture beyond the horizon. They all paid homage to the tablet and obtained power after achieving true enlightenment. Their wins and losses in battle, as well as their titles, are al...

There's a dish that legend says Duelists ate before every battle..%% Bring it to me and I'll tell you everything I know! A master chef called Donath or something can probably make it.%% You know, I wouldn't be telling you this if I didn't think that you showed real potential!

Ah, the legendary gourmet delight! This is the first time I've eaten it! Good. But I suppose I should finish my story first...%% Would you care to join me for dinner? Now, what is a Duelist? Nothing but the most legendary of all warriors! Duelists refine their skills to the utmost, and then go even further with the...

Now do you better understand what it means to be a Duelist?%% The Tablet of Vision can be found south of the Tower of Insolence. Your journey starts there.

Okay. First you must go to Goddard and get the* gourmet meal* that was eaten by the Duelists before competitions and bring it to me. There's a great chef there who can make it for you. I think his name was Donath or something.%% Bring it to me, I'll tell you everything I know about Duelists.

Iron... He was truly a master swordsman, but he never managed to become a Duelist.%% While on his pilgrimage, he obtained a mysterious power. He was able to defeat all opponents without even breaking a sweat.%% And then suddenly, he disappeared! From that day on, there were no more Duelists named... Grand Master Sed...

Hmm... The Stone of Commune, eh?%% Well, I'll give it to you if you're qualified to have it!%% But I need it to write my book, "Trial of Heroes - Rewards of the Legendary Pilgrimage". Do you have anything of equal value you want to trade?%% Will you help me? Let's see... If the legend is true, you must be on the pil...

Killing alone won't win you a stone.%% First, go to the Ketra Orcs advance base and meet with Wahkan, Messenger of Ketra. He'll help you form an alliance.%% Fight hard alongside them to win their trust.%% Or you could change your mind and fight for the Varka Silenos, I don't care!

Just killing won't win you a stone.%% First, you must go to the Varka Silenos stronghold and meet with Naran Ashanuk, their messenger. He'll help you to form an alliance with them.%% You must win their trust by proving yourself in battle.%% Or, if you want, you can approach the Ketra Orcs.

Have you forgotten what you need to do?%% You shouldn't doubt your abilities!%% Or did you really forget where to go? To help the Ketra Orcs, go to their advance base in the northern part of Goddard Castle Town and meet their messenger Wahkan.%% To help the Varka Silenos, go to their stronghold in the western part o...

Have you brought the Divine Stone of Wisdom?%% Let me see it! If it's real, it will resonate with this fragment of the Stone of Commune and give me information. If not, it's a fake. I certainly don't mean to imply that you're trying to trick me, I simply must follow procedures!%% Let's see if it works! [Quest _073_S...

The stone tablet linked to that Stone of Commune is north of the Varka Silenos stronghold.%% Go there!

What a surprise! Maybe you are guided by the goddess!%% You wouldn't know of that, would you? So, you're a Duelist?%% Maybe you can meet King Van Halter someday. Alas, he is away so much he may lose his throne soon!%% If you're a pilgrim, get the* Divine Stone of Wisdom* and bring it to me. I heard that the Ketra Or...

Hmm.. There aren't many records of this.%% Just a few visions... I must find out more!%% To find out everything I can, I must communicate with the tablet... I'm not a pilgrim, so this won't work for me.%% This is a genuine Stone of Commune! Take this to the Tablet of Vision north of the Varka Silenos stronghold.

Are you a Gladiator, too?%% I feel awkward asking you to do this... But would you help me take this guy down? I know it's against our principles, but this guy is way too powerful for me to handle alone. Besides, this isn't a regular arena!

I see you're making the Pilgrimage of the Duelist!%% I've heard that what is written on the stone tablet isn't that important! You should try your best every time you fight. Think of every strike as your last...%% That sort of thinking produces miracles!%% Well, I must be going... Here, take this last Stone of Commu...

I see you're making the Pilgrimage of the Duelist!%% I've heard that what is written on the stone tablet isn't that important! You should always try your best everytime you fight. Think of every strike as your last...%% That sort of thinking produces miracles!%% Well, I must be going... Here, take this last Stone of...

Sorry, I'm busy now! Step back, it's too dangerous!

Humph! What do you want? I'm in a bad mood! He was in the palm of my hand and I let him get away!

Your skills are impressive! Aren't you proud to have the opportunity to fight such a powerful opponent?%% Now raise your weapon and attack that thing! You can't live forever, right?%% A fight isn't worth fighting without some risk! If you die, it only means your time is up!

Can't you see how busy I am? Watch and learn, buddy! I'm gonna make mincemeat out of this guy!

Humph! He got away!%% Oh well, let me introduce myself. I'm Kain. Don't worry about my last name! I forgot it years ago!%% Did you hear what that guy was saying? All that rubbish about eternal life blah blah blah! You shouldn't be manipulated by such gibberish! Well, if you want to believe that garbage, go right ahe...

Humph! He got away!%% Oh well, let me introduce myself. I'm Kain. Don't worry about my last name! I forgot it years ago!%% Did you hear what that guy was saying? All that rubbish about eternal life, blah blah blah! Don't be manipulated by such gibberish! Well, if you want to believe that garbage, go right ahead, but...

Huh? Isn't that the Stone of Commune? You haven't communed with it yet, have you?%% I finally met a worthy opponent, and I'm busy dealing with him. Why don't you take care of your own business now.

Well, since you have the Stone of Commune, go ahead and use it with the Tablet of Vision. I'll train myself in the meantime.

The Stone of Commune starts emitting light as soon as you near the Tablet of Vision. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 5-1|Commune with the Tablet of Vision.]

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A female voice seems to float on by as if the wind were singing...%% You sense that the next Stone of Commune is held by warriors near the Wall of Argos in the Valley of Saints.

Further communion with this tablet is futile. The next Stone of Commune is being held by the Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge in the Northeast Valley of the Saints. Kill the guardians and take the stone!

The tablet has incomprehensible hieroglyphs engraved upon it. Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge have the Stone of Commune .

When you go near the tablet, the Stone of Commune begins to emit light. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 6-1|Commune with the tablet.]

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. You hear the faint whisper of a woman's voice.%% A series of visions appear... Of an ancient Sword Master named Iron who aspired to become a Duelist, and eventually sold his soul to a demon.%% Now he stands before the monument to prevent any oth...

Further communion with this tablet would be futile.%% A warrior, ready for a challenge, awaits you at the Tablet of Vision in the Ketra Orc Outpost. Get going!

As you near the Tablet of Vision, you sense a presence. It's the one who sold out to the demon for absolute power! Sadly, he underestimated his own potential.%% No amount of worldly acclaim was enough for him.%% You have a book with the story of his terrible end with you! Have you read it? Can you defeat the Sword M...

He had absolute power, but if the outcome is already known, what's the point? Eternal life is no substitute for dignity. The title of Sword Master is a heavy burden.%% He forgot why he took up the sword in the first place!

The time has come to examine the Tablet of Vision, but don't take your eyes off of Iron for a second! You'll need all your skills against him!

You sense a disturbance near the tablet.%% The time hasn't yet come for you to prove yourself.

The Stone of Commune starts emitting light as soon as you near the Tablet of Vision. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 7-2|Commune with the Tablet of Vision.]

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. You hear the faint whisper of a woman's voice.%% A vision appears of a man, smiling down upon the Stone of Commune! It appears he's in a vast library.%% It's Valdis, Grand Magister of Rune Castle Town Library!

Further communion with this tablet is futile. You must get the next Stone of Commune from Valdis, the Grand Magister of Rune Castle Town Library.

The Stone of Commune starts emitting light as you approach the Tablet of Vision. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 8-1|Commune with the Tablet of Vision.]

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A vision appears of a Mysterious dark Knight...%% He has the Stone of Commune, and is seeking help with some imminent threat.%% Speak with Master Felix in Goddard Castle Town.

Further communion with this tablet would be pointless at this time.%% Speak with Master Felix in Goddard Castle Town.

The tablet is still and dark.%% The Stone of Commune that can access this tablet can be found at the Wall of Argos or the Imperial Tomb.

The Stone of Commune starts emitting light as you approach the Tablet of Vision. [Quest _073_SagaOfTheDuelist 9-1|Commune with the Tablet of Vision.]

A sharp blast of knowlege courses through your cranium! A vision appears of a black knight!%% And there's the demon who corrupted the Ancient Sword Master Iron while he was on the Pilgrimage of the Duelist!%% He promised him eternal life and invincibility in battle!%% And now he's fighting a Gladiator in the Forest...

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. The next Stone of Commune is in the hand of a Duelist who will confront the devil in the Forest of the Dead in Rune Territory.%% What could've been the source of Iron's prideful behavior?%% The next tablet might have the answer.

Donath said I should be expecting you. You must have had quite the journey getting here. As requested, Top Quality Meat. Now forgive my abruptness, but unless you have more business with me you should leave. This place is not for the aimless wanderer..

I already gave you the Top Quality Meat, didn't I? Are you waiting around to get eaten or something?