The Search
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The Search | |
| Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Start | Speak to Doryani |
| Objective | Find a Boat Charter in Kingsmarch Find the pieces of the Precursor weapon |
| Completion | Defeat Tavakai, the Chieftain and speak to The Hooded One in Kingsmarch |
The Search is the primary Main Story Quest in Act 4, begun by speaking with Doryani at the end of Act 3.
Rewards
Quest logs
Talk to Doryani
You have arrived in Kingsmarch. Talk to Doryani to learn more about why you've come here.
- Talk to Doryani
The Hooded One:
Utzaal is close. Be careful. The Vaal heavily relied on the use of Corruption. Their lands may still be dangerous.
Doryani:
This is it? This... is Kingsmarch? Science and civilisation must have never recovered.
The Hooded One:
Your time was different, yes, but don't discount the Kalguurans just yet. They have potential.
Doryani:
Hmm... we shall see.
- Huntress: Oi. Where did Alva get to?
- Monk: So... where is Alva?
- Warrior: Where is Alva?
- Witch: Where's the annoying optimist?
- Sorceress: Where did Alva go?
- Ranger: Did Alva come this way?
- Mercenary: So fellas... where's Alva?
The Hooded One:
She has gone ahead to meet her local contact.
Doryani:
We will need a vessel to navigate the archipelago. We must begin our search to locate the pieces of the Weapon.
- Huntress: Behave yourselves, will ya?
- Monk: Please - remain civil in my absence.
- Warrior: Try and get along, you two.
- Witch: Don't kill each other while I'm gone... or do.
- Sorceress: Please... try to put aside your differences in my absence.
- Ranger: Try not to bicker too much while I'm gone, will you?
- Mercenary: Alright. Don't go havin' a street brawl while I'm gone. I wanna watch.
Meet up with Alva
Doryani has told you about the search that you must undertake. Meet up with Alva to find out about hiring a ship.
- Meet up with Alva
Alva:
Ahhh, Kingsmarch! It's been months since I had a bath!
Talk to Alva
Speak to Alva about selling your artefacts.
- Talk to Alva
Rog, the Dealer:
Is this the friend you mentioned?
Alva:
Ah, there you are! This is my contact Rog, a trader with a keen eye for valuable artefacts! Rog, my friends are after a ship... And it just so happens we've a cart load of Vaal treasure to cover the charter.
- Huntress: My hunt leads me toward the most dangerous islands.
- Monk: My path unfortunately leads me to your most dangerous islands.
- Warrior: We need a skilled Captain. We seek the most dangerous islands in the region.
- Witch: What I'm looking for makes itself known with danger. It may be on several islands.
- Sorceress: I need a guide - someone capable of taking me to your most dangerous islands.
- Ranger: We're looking for something that can only be found on the most dangerous islands.
- Mercenary: Apparently, we're looking to head right to the most dangerous islands.
Rog, the Dealer:
Hmm, Kalguuran merchant vessels don't intentionally seek out danger. However... there is one Captain who may be up to the task. Name's Makoru. I'll set up an account for you, but for now, here is your charter. Take it to her. I've no doubt she'll accept.
If you chose to speak to Makoru and Kanu before obtaining the Boat Charter, they will have alternative dialogue.
Makoru:
Welcome aboard. I'm Makoru, Captain of the Aurora May. Yes, we are indeed looking for work, but we only operate under the Meridian Free Traders of Kingsmarch. You can't just turn up with gold and demand passage.
- Warrior: My apologies. What do I need to do?
- Witch: Are you sure? What if I had quite a lot of gold?
- Sorceress: I meant no offense. What is the proper custom?
- Ranger: Oh... I have no idea how this kind of thing works.
- Huntress: Ugh. What should I do then?
- Monk: Of course. What must I do?
- Mercenary: I'm sure someone wants this gold.
- Makoru (Warrior): Not to worry...
- Makoru (Witch): I don't take bribes! We have a process you must follow.
- Makoru (Sorceress): That's fine. Let me explain.
- Makoru (Ranger): It's simple really.
- Makoru (Huntress): Just a bit of paperwork.
- Makoru (Monk): It won't take a moment...
- Makoru (Mercenary): Oh we want it alright... but first...
Makoru:
You'll need to arrange an account and charter. Rog's your man for that. Once it's all sorted, we can talk.
Kanu:
If you're after a ship and crew, you'll need a charter. We don't just work for anyone who shuffles aboard off the dock, you know! Speak to Rog about the charter. Yeah, he can sort you out.
Take the Boat Charter from Rog
Rog is offering you a Boat Charter. Take it and show it to Makoru to gain access to the ship.
- Take the
Boat CharterBoat CharterBound by ink, upheld by trust.
from Rog
Alva:
I suppose it's time we said farewell, for now. I'm off to study a tome on Blood Magic I... found... back in Utzaal. How exciting! Do be careful out there!
Rog, the Dealer:
Come visit my shop some time!
Talk to Makoru
Speak to Makoru to hire her ship.
- Talk to Makoru about hiring a ship
Makoru (first met):
Welcome aboard. I'm Makoru. Captain of the Aurora May.
Makoru (already met):
Welcome back!
- Warrior: I've acquired a charter, and I'm told you're the best Captain for the job.
- Witch: So, this charter here means you have to do what I say, right?
- Sorceress: Good day. I have received a charter and am looking for a crew.
- Ranger: I've got a... paper thing... A charter.
- Huntress: Got a charter here.
- Monk: I have a charter. And I seek a ship and a crew.
- Mercenary: I've bought a charter for this ship so, guess you work for me now.
- Makoru: Well... I think I might be the only Captain at the moment. But, that is nice to hear!
- Makoru: Not exactly... but we're happy to oblige what we can.
- Makoru: Look no further. The Aurora May and her crew are at your service.
- Makoru: Then the hard work is done. We are at your service.
- Makoru: Great! Then the Aurora May and her crew are at your service.
- Makoru: Seek no further. We'll take you wherever you need to go.
- Makoru: It seems that way, doesn't it?
Makoru:
We can take you wherever you need. Places other captains would never dream of going! Your business is your business. Now, we can set sail whenever you like.
Kanu:
Watch your step, eh! Slip overboard and you're on your own. I'm Kanu. First Mate of the Aurora May.
Kanu:
If you're lookin' for a ship, best speak to the boss, Makoru. And mind your manners while you're at it!
- Warrior: Well, quite the introduction. Good to meet you, Kanu.
- Witch: Young Kanu. Confidence... or arrogance? Which is it? We may get along, depending on which you choose.
- Sorceress: Good day, Kanu. You have such confidence. I hope you are a capable seafarer.
- Ranger: You're a boisterous one. But your smile seems... kind.
- Huntress: Well, Kanu... quite the mouth you've got.
- Monk: Please. No need for all the theatrics.
- Mercenary: Alright, mate. Not looking for trouble, just a crew.
- Kanu: Phwoar. Your voice is thick as a rock! Powerful. I won't mess around with you after a few drinks, eh?
- Kanu: Let's wait and see. I have a way of growing on people, or so I'm told.
- Kanu: My nana always said, a smile speaks a thousand words. Pleased to meet you, my lady.
- Kanu: It's gotten me in my fair share of trouble. And out of it, too.
- Kanu: Hey, come on. Life is for livin'. Live loud - and die quietly, that's what I say.
- Kanu: Well, this crew does a good job of getting into trouble. So... guess you found both! I'm just having some fun. Welcome aboard.
- Kanu: Yeah, that's right. I'm the best!
- Huntress: Oh, I can imagine. One after me own heart.
- Monk: Hmm. Not a bad mantra, I will admit.
- Makoru (Sorceress): The best?
- Kanu (Sorceress): Uhh... the second best!
- Sorceress: Hah! Well done.
Set Sail
Makoru can take you wherever you'd like to go. Pick an island and set sail.
- Talk to Makoru to set sail
Explore the Islands
Explore the Islands in search of Weapon Pieces.
- Explore the Islands in search fo Weapon Pieces
Witness The Hooded One
You have summoned The Hooded One and notified them of the weapon piece. Watch as they gather it.
- The Hooded One:
This piece of the Weapon... it has writing on it...
- Doryani:
The first example of Precursor writing I've ever seen!
- The Hooded One:
I... recognise some of these symbols...
- Doryani:
What? How?
- The Hooded One:
When I was very young, but a boy, and still mortal... hmm. Such a faded memory... I was... in her lap... and symbols like these, decorated a vivid book... I can almost hear her saying the words... what they mean...
- The Hooded One:
I'm not sure... I have to think on it... I have to try to remember...
- Doryani:
Then we must find the other pieces. We need more information.
Explore the Islands
You have obtained a weapon piece. Speak to Makoru to travel to a new island.
Witness The Hooded One
You have summoned The Hooded One and notified them of the weapon piece. Watch as they gather it.
- The Hooded One:
This piece has writing, too! I have some sense of the meaning...
- Doryani:
Give me everything you recall, no matter how insignificant. We must try to translate them.
- The Hooded One:
As a child, I was sent to live among the Azmeri with my brother and sister... But before that, I lived... somewhere else... Somewhere with great works of stone and metal and glass... And a kind, smiling face... a woman's face... I haven't thought about this in thousands of years... it's a mortal memory, faded to static...
- Doryani:
Don't get distracted. Keep the thought in your mind. You must find the last piece. Now go. We will work on this.
Explore the Islands
You have obtained two weapon pieces. Speak to Makoru to travel to a new island.
Witness The Hooded One
You have summoned The Hooded One and notified them of the weapon piece. Watch as they gather.
Speak to The Hooded One
You have obtained all weapon pieces. Return to Kingsmarch and speak to The Hooded One.
Speak to The Hooded One
Speak to the Hooded One.
- The Hooded One:
The final piece... these symbols...
- Doryani:
The translation work we've done... is it enough?
- The Hooded One:
Something about a forge... This part says 'You must finish it,' or something like it. 'You must forge it.' The word forge is drawn like a name. It's not an action. It's a place.
- Doryani:
So, we must find an ancient Precursor forge.
- Doryani:
This is the first time in my life I'm forced to admit - I have no idea. Ask the crew perhaps. The Karui. They live here, after all.
Travel to Arastas
Travel to Arastas.
Ask someone about the Weapon
Ask someone about the Weapon.
Speak to Missionary Lorandis.
Follow the Preacher
Follow the Preacher.
- Missionary Lorandis: Your timing is quite remarkable, you know! Together, we can witness the birth of a new tomorrow. A better tomorrow. Now, I must ask that you wait here a time. I shall fetch the First Herald! He will know how to aid you. I am sure he will be delighted to meet you.
Investigate the commotion
Investigate the commotion outside the church.
Destroy the forcefield
Attack and destroy the forcefield.
- Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia: Ahh... the meddler. In the flesh. We have been made well aware of your... activities.
- Makoru: Kanu! How could you?!
- Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia: Let her go, it matters not. You will hand over what you have found. Come, Kanu.
Friend! Give us the pieces. Come now... think this through. We promise you more! Accept Utopia! Embrace the saviour! Pledge now. It is not too late for you. Beauty awaits us all. Search your heart. You know that there is hope for you. You will not be harmed!
Survive the ambush
Survive the ambush.
- Missionary Lorandis: What!? No! Stay back! Saviour... help me! Why did it come to this? We were trying to... save you...
Search for a way to reforge the Weapon
Search for a way to reforge the Weapon.
Defeat Torvian, Hand of the Saviour
Defeat Torvian, Hand of the Saviour.
Enter the Excavation
Enter the Excavation.
Search for a way to reforge the Weapon
Search for a way to reforge the Weapon.
Confront Kanu and the First Herald
Confront Kanu and the First Herald.
- The Countess: You really are becoming quite a nuisance...
- The Countess: My life's work is about to be finished. The Twilight Order will see to it that the world is remade. A world without gods... without suffering... without the disease of Divinity. You and your shade cannot stop us. First Herald... deal with them.
- Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia: As you wish! So long as Divinity disgraces the world... no one is safe. You stand in the way of Hope!
Defeat Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia
Defeat Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia.
- Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia: My lady... you must take your leave! I will bury these fools... I will bury it all! For the Saviourrr!
- Kanu: Please, please, please! Take me with you, please!
- Tavukai: Hyaaahhh!
- Kanu: Agh! Wait... wait, wait, I know where they're keeping the Beast! Oriath! They're in Oriath - please, forgive me Makoru!
- Makoru: Treason is unforgivable.
- Kanu: What? Wha... no no -
- Tavukai: Hyahh! Let the ancestors judge him.
Enter the Excavated Site
Enter the Excavated Site.
- Makoru: These murals... They appear to depict the Weapon... and the Beast... Who made these?
- Tavakai: The ones that came before... older than the oldest stories...
Witness the Hooded One
Witness the Hooded One reforge the Weapon.
- The Hooded One: you've done well. This feels... oddly familiar. This will take most of my strength... Stand back.
- Tavakai: Behold! The might of the Karui!
- Makoru: No! What are you doing?!
- Tavakai: Taking what is rightfully ours. The Karui will now be stronger than ever before!
- Makoru: You fool! They need the Weapon! The world is at stake!
- Tavakai: Enough! What... No! Daughter! I will fix this... The Karui way!
Tavakai flees, taking Makoru with him.
Speak to The Hooded One
Speak to The Hooded One.
- The Hooded One:
The Weapon is radiating intense Corruption... It will sicken and madden all those who near it... Quickly... he has returned to Ngakanu... You must stop him!
Return to Kingsmarch
Return to Kingsmarch.
- The Hooded One:
There is no doubt now in my mind. It is the Weapon I saw in that third mural. The forging revealed an inscription. The symbols declare it 'The instrument of the Third Edict.' It was designed for the sole purpose of cleansing Corruption... ... and destroying the Beast.
- Doryani:
The Third Edict? What is the meaning... of these Edicts? Perhaps it follows that the Seed was the instrument of a Second Edict... But why? What part of this tale are we missing? Why would any civilisation intentionally create the Seed of Corruption?
Speak to Rhodri
Speak to Rhodri.
Pursue Tavakai to Ngakanu
Speak to Rhodri to sail to Ngakanu.
- Rhodri: Something's not right... not right at all! Blood Fever. Madness. Blimey. Please, do whatever you can to save Makoru.
Find the Heart of the Tribe
Find the Heart of the Tribe.
Enter the Heart of the Tribe
Enter the Heart of the Tribe.
Find Tavakai
Find Tavakai.
- Tavakai: Another interfering with things they don't understand! You don't belong here... This is a Karui matter! As we speak, the Ancestors heal her... Enough! The time for talk is over!
Defeat Tavakai
Defeat Tavakai.
- Tavakai: I must be stronger... For the Karui!
- Tavakai (Phase 2): This outsider challenges our Way! Aid me Ancestors, let them know the might of the Karui! I am the true Ngakuramakoi!
- Tavakai: Lend me your strength, Tukohama!
- Tukohama: This... is not the Way.
- Tavakai (Phase 3): What... Why do you reject me?! All I have done... I have done in your honour! So be it... I will save my people myself! The power of the Ancestors is mine!
Witness the Hooded One
Witness Sin cure Tavakai and Makoru.
- Tavakai: What... what have I done?
- The Hooded One: It is over, Tavakai.
- Tavakai: Please... can you heal her?
- The Hooded One: I believe so... But we have to move quickly You must relinquish the Weapon.
- Tavakai: Do... what you must.
- Makoru: Father!
- Tavakai:
Forgive me... daughter. The fever took hold, and I... I lost my way.
- The Hooded One:
You must not forget your mistake, Tavakai. For the coming war, we need you and your people to fight alongside us. I will use the Weapon to heal those infected here. In return, the Karui must aid us in fighting Oriana and her forces.
- Tavakai:
You have my word.
- The Hooded One:
Return to Kingsmarch. We must prepare to bring the fight to Oriana. With the Weapon in hand... we must face the Beast.
Return to Kingsmarch
Return to Kingsmarch.
Speak to the Hooded One
Speak to the Hooded One.
- The Hooded One:
Now, we need allies. I believe we have earned good will throughout Wraeclast. It is time to call upon those debts. One last journey, recruiting any who will join us, before we assault Oriath. The Karui are already with us. We should call upon the Ezomytes and the Maraketh.
- Doryani:
As it so happens, I may... also have some forces in reserve.
- Doryani:
Suffice to say, I've always got a contingency plan.
- The Hooded One:
dOn we go, then, to build an alliance against the end.
Quest Complete
Quest Complete - You have helped the Hooded One reforge the Weapon. Tavakai has been cured but the search must continue.
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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| 0.3.0 |
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