Path to a Rogue

You want to be a Rogue? Oh, bother! Must I see to this as well, when I am so busy these days ...

Ah! But it happens that there is a bothersome task at the moment. If you solve it for me, I will recommend you as a Rogue. What do you think? Do you want to take the job?

Say you will take the task

You are an ambitious youth. But on second thought ... I don't think this job is right for you. What I'm sayin' is, you're not the type to become a Rogue ...

I'm not looking down on you so please don't be offended. It is just that magicians and certain races do not qualify to become Rogues.

You are full of ambition. But this task may be too simple for a seasoned Rogue like you. How about giving your juniors a chance?

You are an ambitious youth. However, I think you still lack skills. I have an eye for talent, and can say this with confidence ...

I say this out of concern for your welfare, so don't be too discouraged. This task is too dangerous for you. However, I will give you work if you return to me after you gain more skill.

Don't you already have the Recommendation that I wrote you?? Take it to the Grand Master of the fighters guild. Then you can change profession to a Rogue.

You are a very motivated young person. Very well! Now let me tell you what you must do.

Lately, we have been terribly troubled by a party of bandits who have been making their way into the village of Gludin. They are taking advantage of the fact that the entire village is occupied with the restoration, and appear and disappear at will to steal the wealth of the people.

According to those who have seen them, they are not Humans but Ol Mahum. They are so swift that the guards lose them in pursuit every time. If you catch the thieves, I will acknowledge your talent and recommend you as a Rogue.

Ask about the bandits

The thieves are no doubt some of the remaining troops of Ol Mahum. The foreign Ol Mahum troops that were employed by Gracia during the war a few years ago are still lingering in the campgrounds beyond the mountains northeast of the village.

I will tell you one more thing. There is someone who can help you catch the thieves. She lives in this village and her name is Neti ... To tell you the truth, she was once a swashbuckling robber who made the corrupt aristocrats of the kingdom shiver in their sleep. Furthermore, she was a famous Mercenary who found many treasures in various ruins.

She will be able to help you catch the thieves. If you go without any notice, you may be turned down at her door, so take this letter. I once did her a favor, so she will definitely help you.

You have not sought out Neti yet? She will give you much aid in catching the thieves. She lives in this village, so hurry and find her.

I see that you have received the Horseshoe of Light from Neti. It seems that she perceives some talent within you. You must be more skilled than you look. Very well then, it's time to become serious about stopping these thieves. This is a Wanted Poster.

If you look at the poster, you can see that your targets call themselves the Cat's Eye Bandits. All of them are of the Ol Mahum race, and apparently their leader's nickname is Cat's Eye. According to the reports received from my men, who I sent out on a scout mission, their headquarters are near the abandoned camp, where the remaining Ol Mahum forces often gather. If you don't know how to get there, ask Guard Praga.

Use The Bow and dagger that Neti gave you to get rid of the Cat's Eye Bandits once and for all. And be sure to bring back the four items that were stolen from the villagers. I think you'll agree that this is a worthy test of your skills? May the gods grant you victory!

Oh! You've recovered all the stolen items. Thank you for your trouble. Your skills are better than I thought. I think you really have the qualities to become a good Rogue.

Red-eyed Bandits... Have you ever heard of them? They are the largest group of bandits on the continent with their home in the snow-covered mountains of Oren. I can't believe those stupid thieves were related to the Red-eyed Bandits... I need to make a detailed inquiry into this. Hmm...

Anyhow, I will write you a letter of Recommendation. Go to Grand Master Ramos at the Fighters Guild and show him my Recommendation. Then you can change occupations to a Rogue. Well then, I wish you luck. Oh, and I almost forgot! I will give Neti back her bow and dagger for you. I have to go and thank her, anyway.

By the look of that bow and dagger, I see Neti has given you a task to test your skills. In the past, Neti's skills with the bow and dagger were the finest in all Gludio. People's mouths would hang open whenever she shot an apple off a young child's head. If you want to be a Rogue, you must learn how to use your bow and dagger well.

Why are you still here? Hurry along -- kill the Cat's Eye Bandits and recover the four stolen items. Remember that you must use the bow and dagger that Neti gave you to kill those scoundrels.

According to my men, the thieves are near the abandoned campgrounds. If you don't know how to get there, ask Guard Praga.

Oh dear ...! Then Bezique must have told you all about my past!

I cannot refuse because it is Bezique's request but ... A long time ago, he saved me when I was in a dilemma ... However, I really do hate these bothersome tasks!

Fine. If you really want to catch those thieves, you must do what I say. All right?

Say you understand Say you don't want to

Rumor has it that the thieves are very nimble. If you want to deal with them, you must increase your agility to their level. That is probably why Bezique said that he would acknowledge you as a Rogue if you catch those thieves. Great agility is the main talent you must have to be a Rogue.

Before you handle those thieves, I must test you to fathom your agility. So be alert and listen. If you pass this test, you will be able to catch the thieves easily.

Take the test

Well then, have it your way! I only talked with you because Bezique asked me to help you, but since you don't want to, it's all the better. These tasks really annoy me, too!

Say you are sorry

All right. I accept your apology. But only this once. So listen carefully to my words.

Rumor has it that the thieves are very nimble. If you want to deal with them, you must increase your agility to their level. That is probably why Bezique said that he would acknowledge you as a Rogue if you catch those thieves. Great agility is the main talent you must have to be a Rogue.

Before you handle those thieves, I must test you to fathom your agility. If you pass this test, you will be able to catch the thieves easily.

Take the test

First, take this bow and dagger. To engage in combat that depends on agility, you must be able to use a bow and dagger skillfully, rather than a sword or axe.

Take these two weapons and go east of here to the Ruins of Agony, and hunt skeletons and spartoi. Skeletons shatter very easily, so it will not be difficult to find bone pieces. It is more dangerous, but hunting spartoi is easier when collecting bone pieces.

You must keep in mind that when you hunt skeletons or spartoi, you must use the bow and dagger that I gave you. As proof of your hunt, bring back ten bone pieces and I will let you pass the test.

Now it is time for you to leave. If you don't know the way to the ruins, ask the guards.

Have you come already? I see you are far from finishing. Hurry on to the Ruins of Agony, and hunt the skeletons and spartoi. You must use the bow and dagger that I gave you. If you bring back ten bone pieces as proof of your success, I will let you pass the test.

If you don't know the way to the ruins, ask the guards. Well, you should leave now. Good luck!

Thank you. That is sufficient to catch the thieves. To prove your ability, I give you the Horseshoe of Light. Take this to Captain Bezique. And take care to catch the thieves with the weapons I have given you. I assure you they will come in handy in catching thieves.

Now take the Horseshoe of Light that I have given you and go to Captain Bezique.