Life is a Thorny Path

Life is a Thorny Path			Req. Level: 42
You must have completed the story "The Chase".
Starts with Tieve		Ends with Gwynn
Steps to Completing:

1.	Talk to Tieve at the Inn.

2.	Talk to Aodhan at the Mercenary Outpost.

3.	Complete the Battle Quest Patrolling the Depths.

4.	Talk to Gwynn at the Mercenary Outpost.

Reward

2900

42200

0

Stories Unlocked:

Purple (unlocked after completing step 2) Encounter with the Yeti A Really Big Stick

Story Dialogue

Talk to Tieve.

Tieve Oh, good morning. Oh, it's not morning anymore? I'm sorry, I just woke up. I've been sleeping a lot lately. I feel tired all the time. Oh yeah, take this. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] Reward: 5 Stamina Potion Tieve I got it from a peddler who stopped by the Inn. He paid for his room with this. He said that he was on his way to Rocheste, but he was not allowed to enter. He told me he didn't have any money, since he couldn't do business there. Is something going on? Well, the people here in Colhen aren't worried. We have all the great mercenaries, and you, <Kai>! Well, you should visit the Mercenary Outpost. I'll see you again later.

Talk to Aodhan.

Aodhan Hm, all right. I'll take care of that. Oh, <Kai> is here. Gwynn Good timing. Captain, explain the situation. Aodhan All right. <Kai>, starting today, you will be taking orders from Gwynn. From now, she is your commander. Be aware that this is only temporary. When Gwynn's aide returns, you will be assigned back to the Mercenary Outpost. Gwynn Oh, he was relieved of his duties. I have no need of such people. Aodhan I thought he was injured, correct? Gwynn Injured? He got food poisoning from civilian soup. To fall ill at such a critical time is unacceptable. I requested a new aide. You will only be assisting me until the replacement arrives. Aodhan Is that so? Gwynn Do you understand? You will follow my orders for the time being. Your actions will reflect upon the entire Royal Army, so exercise discipline. You are not officially a memeber [sic] of the Royal Army, but I will monitor your performance. If it is acceptable, I can recommend you to the Royal Academy for training. Everything depends on your performance, so I suggest you impress me. Aodhan Thank you. Gwynn This will be your first mission for the Royal Army, <Kai>. I am sure you know that a great battle is imminent at Fobellow Prairie. What you may not know is that battles are breaking out all across the countryside. Colhen's becoming more and more strategically important. We've been ordered to patrol this area more thoroughly. For now, the mercenaries will patrol the ruins. Is that acceptable, captain? Aodhan Yes, I concur. Gwynn Good. <Kai>, you are to patrol the Hoarfrost Depths. This is a deeper, more remote section of the Hollow. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Patrolling the Depths. Gwynn If you find something suspicious in Hoarfrost Depths, report it immediately. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Purple.

Complete the Battle Quest Patrolling the Depths and return to Gwynn.

Gwynn You've returned. Are the kobolds taking over the area? Well, give me your report. (You mention that you encountered large, monstrous creatures that seemed to live in the snow. Gwynn frowns.) Snow...monsters? That sounds like something from a children's book. Since you have no proof, I assume you're pulling my leg. This is no time for jokes. If you're just going to waste my time, you should leave. I have important work to take care of. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: Encounter with the Yeti. [[File:{{{npc}}} (NPC Icon).png|text-bottom|35px]] [[{{{npc}}}]] You learned the Story: A Really Big Stick.