Acts of Evil

We have had many problems lately from the Turek orcs. The worst has been their looting and pillaging! Recently a wagon crossing the Dark Elven Forest was attacked and all the cargo stolen. The Aden Trade Union has filed a formal request for assistance from the Gludio Guards!

Unfortunately, since the Ol Mahums are constantly trying to sneak into Gludin Village, the guards cannot leave their posts even for a moment! There has been much discussion on this subject, and we have come to the conclusion that our only option at this point is to hire mercenaries to drive out the Turek orcs.

It is quite troubling to be compelled to trust our future to outsiders...

What's that? You are a mercenary? What a stroke of luck! Would you consider helping us?

"Yes, I will help"

We have had many problems lately from the Turek orcs. The worst has been their looting and pillaging! Recently a wagon crossing the Dark Elven Forest was attacked and all the cargo stolen. The Aden Trade Union has filed a formal request for assistance from the Gludio Guards!

Unfortunately, since the Ol Mahums are constantly trying to sneak into Gludin Village, the guards cannot leave their posts even for a moment! There has been much discussion on this subject, and we have come to the conclusion that our only option at this point is to hire mercenaries to drive out the Turek orcs.

It is quite troubling to be compelled to trust our future to outsiders...

What's that? You are a mercenary? What a stroke of luck! Would you consider helping us?

(This quest may only be undertaken by a character of level 27 and above.)

Excellent! Now listen carefully.

First you must meet with Trader Arodin and get the details of the raid that occurred day before yesterday. Determine exactly which items were stolen from the cargo wagon. Trader Arodin can be found in the Weapons Store.

Surely you couldn't have forgotten already!? You must meet with Trader Arodin at the Weapons Store. He will tell you exactly which items were stolen from the cargo wagon by the Turek orcs. Please do this quickly, before the guild files a complaint!

I just received a message from Trader Arodin detailing the success of your mission! He asked me to extend his gratitude to you for your efforts. Good job!

Unfortunately, now we have another, even more dangerous problem! Word has come that the Ol Mahums are planning an all-out attack on Gludin Village! Sir Klaus Jasper discounts the danger of this, but...

"It appears that the Turek orcs have joined forces with the ol mahums."

What's that? Ol Mahums in the Orc Barracks...? Certainly this proves they are planning an attack! This is most distressing!

... I fear this still won't be enough to persuade Sir Klaus Vasper. We must try to get more information from the patrols that were sent to spy on the ol mahums... They were last known to be hiding from the Ol Mahums in the Ruins of Agony. I fear they may have been killed by the Tumran bugbears that roam that desolate place...

Please find out what has become of our patrols. This is of utmost importance! I must know what happened to them!

The patrols that we sent to spy on the Ol Mahums must have gotten some valuable information about them. The last message we got from them said that they were hiding from the ol mahums in the Ruins of Agony. I fear that they may have been killed by the Tumran bugbears that frequent that desolate place...

Please hurry and find out what happened to the patrols!

So sad. Those heroic patrolmen gave their lives for this information...

Let's see... What's this? Ol Mahums allied with Dwarves...?! What treachery!

This is treason! We must tread carefully, my friend. The influence of the Dwarven Guild cannot be ignored. If we rushed in and made such charges that were later proven untrue, we would be in serious trouble.

We need proof of this conspiracy of Dwarves and ol mahums! Go to the Abandoned Camp and check out the ol mahum generals. That should yield some proof.

Don't you realize how important this Is? You must find proof of the alliance between Dwarves and Ol Mahums! Go to the Abandoned Camp and check out the ol mahum generals. You will find the proof there.

Have you found proof of the alliance? What's this? Ol mahum's operation orders? Let me see that...

This is unbelievable...! The Ol Mahums' target is not Gludin Village after all! They intend to seize the Orc Barracks! Those deceitful beasts plan to falsely pledge an alliance with the orcs, send them off to train for the attack on Gludin Village and then seize their unguarded barracks! What treacherous creatures they are!

If the Ol Mahums are allowed to take the take the western part of Gludin Village and also establish a base in the north, we will be completely cut off!

Show him the Weapons Trade Contract.

A Contract? What's this? Hmmm, a Contract to purchase a large supplies of weapons. Look at this seal at the bottom! The mark of a Dwarven Guild! Could this be the proof we need that Dwarves are providing ol mahums with weapons?

We must find out which guild uses this seal, but we can't ask the Dwarves directly...

Have you met Neti, who lives in this village? Ask her! She used to live among the Dwarves in Schuttgart and knows their ways.

Ask Neti about the Dwarven Guild seal on the weapons Contract. We must determine which guild is aiding the Ol Mahums!

Good job! The invasion has failed! Now Turek orcs and ol mahums will only be concerned with killing each other. What a turn of fate.

It has been said that one dedicated warrior can defeat an army, and you have proven this to be true. Please accept this token of appreciation from the Gludio Guards.

Who let you in here? Did you see my soldiers out there? You're very brave, stranger!

What's that about weapons? Ah, yes, the shipment from the Ol Mahums! But you don't look like a trader?! You look more like a mercenary!

Show him the mark from the Silver Scale Guild.

That is just so Dwarf! They are such cowards!

These weapons will mean that brave Turek Warriors no longer need fear the Humans! We shall crush them mercilessly! Tejakar Turek!

Show him the Ol Mahums' operation order.

...?

This is unbelievable!

How dare they deceive us! Those filthy traitors!

"You've been played!"

Kaaah aak!!! Listen to me, brave Turek Warriors! Gludin Is no longer our target! We must annihilate our true enemy! Tomorrow morning we shall attack the barracks of the Ol Mahums!

You're a mercenary, right? Then I want to hire you to go and cut off the heads of the ol mahum captains! Bring me back at least 30 of their heads! Then I will give you a wonderful prize!

Go and cut off the heads of the ol mahum captains! Bring back at least 30 of them and I will give you a prize!

Good job! 30 good Ol Mahums!

This is just the beginning of the carnage! They shall rue the day they deceived us! We will attack their barracks at dawn and give no quarter!

Go to Gludin and tell them that they are off the hook... For now. One day the mighty Turek tribe will sweep down like a black cloud and destroy them!

Are you a mercenary sent by the guards?

I suppose you know about my situation? 20 sword blade molds that were to be delivered to the Dark Elves were stolen by orcs. Dark Elves are very strict about such things... If they don't receive their order on time, they might sever our business relationship. If that happens, we stand to lose vast amounts of adena...

Please help us! Recover the cargo stolen by the Turek orcs and deliver it to Dark Elven Trader Tyra. You will find her in her store in the western part of the Altar of Rites.

Ah, before you go, let me tell you something interesting. Recently, I heard a rumor...

"Tell me about the rumor!"

You must recover the cargo stolen by Turek orcs. The cargo consists of 20 sword Blade Molds. When you have recovered all of them, take them to Dark Elven Trader Tyra. You will find her in her store in the western part of the Altar of Rites.

Have you heard the rumor?

"Tell me about the rumor."

Witnesses said that several ol mahums were with the orcs when they raided the cargo wagon. This is the first I've heard of orcs and ol mahums working cooperatively... Something strange is going on. Please be careful.

Good job! You have saved our business relationship with the Dark Elves.

Guard Alvah is expecting you. You should report to him right away.

You're the one who recovered the stolen cargo, aren't you? You look well! I really appreciate what you did for us. Thanks to you, our guild was able to sustain our business relationship with the Dark Elves.

Hmm, I ordered the mold over a month ago... This merchandise is a week late and it looks like it's been damaged.

Regardless of whether the cargo was stolen or not, you're responsible for delivering the goods on time. However, it is true that Turek orcs are carrying out raids of unprecedented audacity. I will make an exception this time. This time I will pay you, as specified in the Contract. From now on, please make sure that my orders arrive on time. Give this bill to Trader Arodin.

Please take the bill I gave you to Trader Arodin. You will find him in the weapons shop in Gludin Village. Remind him that from now on he should keep the terms of our Contract.

If you happen by Gludin, could you pass on a message to Trader Arodin? Tell him that unless the items arrive here by the agreed upon date, the Contract will be voided.

Arodin is OK, isn't he? I need to order something from him. Hopefully there won't be any more robberies!

Ah, yes, this is my Contract. Is there a problem?

What do you mean the ol mahums? What are you talking about? No way! That's not what happened...!

Listen to me for a minute! A while back an ol mahum general came to me looking for a gift for the orcs. Apparently they had signed a peace agreement. He said that he wanted to present them with gifts as an expression of trust...

Tell him about the invasion plans of the Turek orcs.

He told me that the weapons would be used for hunting! He said that the Turek orcs were starving in the snow and needed the weapons to hunt wild hogs! He didn't say anything about an invasion. This is the first I've heard of that! Please believe me!

Sigh! And I thought I had really hammered out a good deal with that creature...

Damn those ol mahums! They're not going to get away with this! I have a plan!

"Tell me about vour plan."

Go to the Orc Barracks and deliver the weapons. You'll meet Turek Chief Burai there. Tell him of the Ol Mahums treachery. That should set his blood to boil!

Take this mark from the Silver Scale Guild, and this Cargo Box as well. Don't worry. It's filled with crude weapons made of cheap brass.

Why are you still here? Have you already forgotten our plan? Take the weapons to the Orc Barracks. Tell Turek Chief Burai of the Ol Mahums treachery. The orcs will take care of them.

Keep the mark of the Silver Scale guild with you always! When you show it to them, they will know that I sent you. Now be on your way!

I have a basic idea of your situation... Could I take a look at the Contract?

This is the mark of the Silver Scale guild. Trader Rolento is the only Dwarf in this area who belongs to that guild... However, he would never supply weapons to the Ol Mahums...

I'm sure there must have been a misunderstanding! Or, maybe someone framed him... If you met him you would realize that I know what I'm talking about. Please! Go and meet Rolento at the south entrance of the Wasteland, you'll realize he would never have done such a thing.

Please do what you can to clear Trader Rolento's name as soon as possible. It Is just appalling that a man of his character could have such scurrilous rumors circulated about him! He would never have supplied weapons to the ol mahums!

Please, go to the south entrance of the Wasteland and meet Rolento.