Further Investigation

Further Investigation			Req. Level:
You must have completed the story "The Way to Rocheste".
Starts with Marrec		Ends with Gwynn
Steps to Completing:

1.	Talk to Marrec at the Mercenary Outpost.

2.	Complete Battle Quest Windgun.

3.	Talk to Gwynn at the Mercenary Outpost.

Reward

2900

47800

0

Stories Unlocked:

Received after completing step 1: Take Care of the Sculpture Catching a Bird with a Blow Pipe Insect Extermination Received after finishing story: Priest of the Pontiff's Court Ice Mushroom Soup

Story Dialogue

Go back to the Mercenary Outpost.

Marrec <Eira>! (Marrec looks flushed, even through his helmet.) Marrec Hey, do you know who I met in Rocheste? I met Keaghan! I bet you're wondering how I got here first, too! Gwynn Mercenary, how many times must I remind you, his title is Sir Keaghan? Marrec Lady, he might be your superior, but he's an old friend of mine. I'm not going to use a title to talk about my friend. Anyway, listen. I saw a dragon in Rocheste. Ceara What? There is a dragon in Rocheste? Marrec It's more than that. Keaghan was riding it. Ceara What?! Aodhan Unbelievable. So dragon riders really exist. Gwynn ....... Marrec <Eira>, you haven't seen the dragon either, right? They took me to the inner court of the Royal Army. Suddenly, I see something dark coming down from the sky. I was so shocked I grabbed my sword. But other soldiers around me didn't even blink. I thought they were all crazy or something. When I came to my senses, there was this huge dragon sitting in front of me. It was so big it almost took up the entire court! I was speechless. Then, I saw something moving on the dragon's neck. There was a soldier with splendid armor. I couldn't recognize him at first, but it was Keaghan. He really knows how to make an entrance. Gwynn Mercenary! Marrec Yes, okay. Excuse me. So, I delivered the report to Keaghan directly. I was so annoyed by the aides telling me how I should follow the procedures and blah, blah... Especially Riordan, the Deputy Commander. Anyway, I guess that report was pretty important. When Keaghan showed them the report, everyone was silent. Then he immediately wrote this reply. His aides raised their voices about how they should get a trustworthy soldier to deliver the reply. But Keaghan told them that I am trustworthy. Hahaha! He finally did something good for me. Oh, he also wanted me to pass his thanks to the person who found those snowmen. So, <Eira>, good job. Gwynn So where is the reply? Marrec Oh, here it is. Gwynn Submit the reply first next time. I don't care about your little adventure. Let's see... Huh, when I last saw the dragon, it was still too young to fly well. I guess it has grown... Anyway, attention! I will share Keaghan's reply. A caravan carrying a holy artifact to Fobellow Prairie was attacked by Fomors, and the artifact was lost. This is a sketch of the Fomors. I believe they look like the kobolds at Hoarfrost Hollow. Soon, the priest who accompanied the caravan will arrive here. Keaghan wants us to ask him for more details. <Eira>! You're on patrol. Other patrol teams have reported that there are kobolds using windguns. They also said they found some human items. The artifact may be hidden in Hoarfrost Hollow. We need you to investigate. Look for anything valuable. Gallagher Valuable...okay, I'm interested. Haha. Gwynn Who cares? <Eira>! This is your patrol. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You received information on Battle: Windgun. Marrec Hm, the reply looked longer. Is there anything else? Gwynn That is privileged information, mercenary. Marrec ....... Gwynn Mind your own business. Remember, this is a very important mission. I can write a recommendation for those who make a significant contribution. Or, I can recommend you personally to Keaghan. So don't miss anything when you investigate. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Take Care of the Sculpture. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Catching a Bird with a Blow Pipe. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Insect Extermination.

Complete Battle Quest Windgun and then go back to Gwynn.

Gwynn Why can't you find anything? I need to see results! Results! Aodhan ....... Gwynn The priest will be arriving from Rocheste shortly. Can you explain to him how you found nothing? Marrec Will we have enough time? Because it seems to me that... Gwynn Quiet, mercenary! <Eira>! Were you really not able to find anything in Battle Quest Windgun? After the battle with Black Scar, I thought you would be quite useful. Was I wrong? Torrin Wrong about what? Gwynn Torrin! I did not think they would send you. You should have told me... Everyone, this is Torrin, the high priest of the Pontiff's Court. Torrin Hello. It is a pleasure to meet all of you. (He turns back to Gwynn.) I haven't seen you in a while, Gwynn. As the Goddess's incompetent servant, I am being judged by the sword of the Pontiff's Court. Gwynn You are not incompetent. Do not say such things... Torrin I am, and I will. All of this is the result of my carelessness... But enough of that. Is this everyone that will be aiding us? Gwynn Yes, this is everyone. Torrin Who was the one to discover the snowmen...the yeti? Gwynn This is the one. Although originally a mercenary, <Eira> is temporarily under my command now. <Eira>, introduce yourself. Torrin (You introduce yourself, and Torrin nods.) Please to meet you. I am Torrin. Ahh...you have very clear eyes. I can see great potential within you... Haha. Don't be surprised. I'm not trying to convert you. The Rocheste magicians are in a panic because of the horn that you have found. They rushed here, set on beginning their research, but I have stopped them for now. Yes, we need time. The item that we seek should be in Hoarfrost Depths. Gwynn Do you mean...? Torrin Yes, I believe that we will have to form a large-scale expedition soon. You should prepare. Gwynn Yes. I will keep that in mind. Marrec But what's so important about this thing? Why is a whole expedition needed? Gwynn This is not the place for a mercenary to speak! Gwynn Hahaha...Gwynn, calm yourself. They too, will join the expedition, won't they? Since they know the area, they will have to lead the way. Of course I can explain why they're needed. Gwynn ....... Torrin Understand that I am sharing this because I trust that everyone will keep it secret. Everyone is aware of the situation at Fobellow Prairie, correct? Then, is everyone also aware that there are human settlements at Fobellow Prairie? Ah, the looks on your faces show that not everyone was aware of this. Although there were commands for evacuation, most of the settlers have not left yet. The major issue now is that the settlements' water has become contaminated. Royal Army magician have tried and failed to purify the water. Diseases are beginning to spread among the people. We believe all this to be the work of the Fomors. That is why Keaghan has requested use of the Holy Artifact from the Pontiff's Court. Marrec Was the Holy Artifact the item that was stolen? Torrin Yes. This Holy Artifact holds great power. I am immeasurably shamed for failing my mission. It is my fault you must be placed at risk. If the Holy Artifact is there, the Fomors will also be there. If there is anything unusual in Hoarfrost Depths, that means the Holy Artifact is there. Gwynn <Eira>, go to Hoarfrost Depths at once, and bring back evidence. Look for anything that is out of place. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You received information on Battle: Ocean Scent. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Priest of the Pontiff's Court. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Ice Mushroom Soup.