Path to a Monk

Young one, do you know of the Monks that follow the secret teachings of Pa'agrio? They do not rely on weapons other than their own bodies, believing that through this training they will gain ultimate strength. They have practiced Kabart, the traditional martial art of the Orcs, for thousands of years now.

Only an Orc whose will is as bright as the sacred flame and whose body is as strong as the finest steel may walk the path of a Monk. But the reward is worthwhile -- Kabart Masters can kill even the largest beast with one blow of their bare hands.

Say you want to become a Monk.

Only the strongest and most skilled Orc Fighters may attempt to learn our traditional martial art, Kabart. You are simply not fit to become a Monk. Ambition is good, but a wise warrior acknowledges his limitations.

Why do you waste your time and mine speaking on such matters? I see that you are already a Monk who holds the 2 scrolls! Return to your training and allow me to go about my duty.

Only the strongest and most skilled Orc Fighters may attempt to learn our traditional martial art, Kabart. You are neither physically nor mentally ready to become a Monk. Ambition is good, but a wise warrior acknowledges his limitations. Continue your training and come see me again.

Don't you already have the Khavatari Totem? Take it to the Human kingdom and show it to any Orc high prefect. He will allow you to change your class to Monk. Tejakar Pa'agrio!

To become a Monk, you must possess the 2 scrolls containing the basic secrets of Kabart, the traditional Orc martial art. The first scroll is called the Fiery Spirit Scroll. To obtain it, seek out Khavatari Rosheek.

Ask about Khavatari Rosheek.

As you know, Khavatari is a title bestowed on only the greatest Kabart martial art masters. Khavatari Rosheek left our village some time ago to further develop his skills. I have heard rumors that he is near the Frozen Waterfalls in the northern part of the Immortal Plateau.

But if you wish him to teach you, it would be wise for you to offer him a gift to show your respect. Here, take this Pomegranate. Perform all the tasks he gives you, no matter how difficult, and he will reward you with the scroll, which you must then bring back to me.

Ah, I almost neglected to tell you the most important thing: while you are taking the test to become a Monk, you must not use any weapons other than fist-type weapons or your bare hands! If you violate this rule, you will not be allowed to complete the test. DO not forget!

To obtain the Fiery Spirit Scroll, seek out Khavatari Rosheek near the Frozen Waterfall in the northern part of the Immortal Plateau. Give him the Pomegranate I gave you and follow all his instructions perfectly!

You haven't obtained the Fiery Spirit Scroll yet? No wonder! Khavatari Rosheek, above all others, esteems the traditions of Kabart. He will not give the scroll to just anyone who asks! If you truly wish to become a Monk, you must steel yourself to the task and try again. Did you really think it would be easy?!

Tejakar Oroca! You have brought the Fiery Spirit Scroll! Well done! Now you have the first of the 2 scrolls necessary to become an Orc Monk.

There are two ways to find the second scroll. You may either obtain it from Prefect Kasman of the Human village of Gludin, or you may seek out Kasman's superior: his teacher, Khavatari Aren. What would you like to do?

Obtain the scroll from Prefect Kasman. Seek Khavatari Aren.

Then go to the Human land of Gludio and find Prefect Kasman in the village called Gludin. Show him this letter, and he will tell you how to obtain the scroll.

May the sacred flame guide you to success!

Ah, Khavatari Aren... That name has been almost forgotten for many years now.

Not only did she teach Prefect Kasman, but Flame Successor Akkan as well. But she went into seclusion a long time ago, and Khavatari Hubai took her place.

Khavatari Aren lives as a hermit near the Valley of the Lords. I don't know why she chose such a place, but if you seek her out she may still be willing to help you.

You haven't left yet? Why do you delay? To find the second scroll, go to the Human land of Gludio and give this letter to Prefect Kasman in the village known as Gludin. He will tell you how to find the second scroll.

Waste no more time!

Ah, you have not yet obtained the second scroll? Ha ha! I well know that how difficult it is to do so. But if you cannot overcome this trial, you are certainly not fit to be a Monk. Steel yourself to the task at hand and try again!

It's a fledgling sent by Gantaki! How dare you disturb my meditation ...

I don't want to associate with someone with no skill! Go catch the kasha bear with your bare hands! Then, pull out five claws and bring them back in this pouch! Until you finish this task, don't think of coming back!

And take heed! If you use any other weapon besides your bare fists or hand-to-hand weapons, you are disqualified! A true monk must be able to fight without depending on weapons!

Didn't I tell you not to come back before you caught the kasha bear and pulled out five claws? Do not disturb my discipline -- just go hunt the bear! And take heed! If you use any other weapon besides your bare fists or combat weapons, you are disqualified!

Tejakar Oroka! Have you come back already?

I'm sorry but I am meditating, so I do not have any time to deal with you! Go hunt the kasha bladespider. And bring back five blade-shaped talons in this pouch. Then I will especially put aside some time to teach you.

I tell you again, but if you use any other weapon besides your bare fists or hand-to-hand weapons, you are disqualified! A true monk must be able to fight without depending on weapons!

Stop bothering me and go catch kasha blade spiders with your bare fists and combat equipment only. Pull out their blade-shaped talons and bring me back five of them in the pouch that I gave you.

Have you come back already? I was about to rest, but you've disturbed me. Don't be such a nuisance, go and kill the scarlet salamander and bring back its scales! Collect five scales in this pouch and bring them to me.

Of course, you should not use anything other than your bare fists and combat equipment!

Don't be such a nuisance! Capture the scarlet salamander with your bare fists and combat equipment and pluck out its scales. Bring back five scales in the pouch that I gave you.

Very good! I haven't seen one with your guts in a long time. Actually, I have nothing to teach you that you have not already taught yourself. The flame stands for strong faith that wishes to become stronger and a fiery desire to achieve victory.

I was testing whether you had the heart to abandon all desires and walk the path of the Monk who pursues only strength. This is the meaning of the Trial of Flame.

Now take this! The Fiery Spirit Scroll! Take it and this letter and go back to Gantaki Zu Urutu.

What are you waiting for? Take the Fiery Spirit Scroll and letter that I have written you and go to Gantaki Zu Urutu in the village!

Young fighter, you have not found the second scroll yet? Then you must strive all the harder!

So you are a monk apprentice in training... From the way you move, I'd guess you were trained under Flame Lord Kakai. Is he still in good health?

Yes, it's true I too used to write secret scrolls, but that was a long time ago. Is that what you seek from me for now, young Orc?

Nod your head.

Impressive! Your technique is strong for a novice! You remind me of myself as a young Orc...

Hey, Toruku! Come here. See this novice? I have job for one of you. I'll let the two of you determine who should be given the assignment through a contest of combat skill. He's a real fighter, this novice, so be careful!

Are you ready, novice?

Say you're ready.

Very well. I will attend to matters here. Go and exercise your Kabart skills on the Kasha Blade Spiders and Kasha Fang Spiders you find. If you kill them and bring back 6 of their fangs, I will accept this as a demonstration of your skill.

You must fight them using only Kabart. Use no sword, spear or axe. Mark this well: if you use a weapon to obtain the fangs, I will know.

Go and engage the Kasha Blade Spiders and Kasha Fang Spiders you find using only your Kabart training. Bring back 6 of their fangs as evidence of victory, and I will acknowledge your skills. You must fight them using only Kabart. Use no sword, spear or axe. Mark this well: if you use a weapon to obtain the fangs, I will know.

You have returned with the spider fangs, I perceive. How do I know? I saw your battle!

How did I see it, you ask? The power of Kabart, my young friend! Through it, I can watch you - just like my totem, the spider web of Duda-Mara.

You did very well. Now I will give you a more difficult job to test your worthiness.

There are creatures called Baar Dre Vanul, who live south of the Immortal Plateau. If you defeat them and bring their horns to me, you will have proven your worth to be a monk.

And yes, once again, you must fight using only Kabart. If you depend on weapons instead of your own skill, the path to Kabart will remain closed to you.

There are creatures called Baar Dre Vanul who live south of the Immortal Plateau. A Necromancer called them forth. If you defeat them and bring their horns to me, you will have proven your worth to be a monk.

And yes, once again, you must fight using only Kabart. If you depend on weapons instead of your own skill, the path to Kabart will remain closed to you.

You have returned, and you bear the Baar Dre Vanul's horn.

They are formidable opponents, the Baar Dre Vanul. That fact that you have triumphed is evidence of mastery in Kabart.

Very good. I do not write secret scrolls any more, so all I can give you are my teachings.

Listen.

Mastering the fighting skills of Kabart doesn't mean you've mastered Kabart itself. Receiving into your body the energy of nature and the power of totems...these also are part of true mastery. For that, you must view and learn many things, in an effort to understand their true nature.

To understand the complete oneness with everything - that is true mastery of Kabart. Those who claim to have mastered Kabart merely act out the spirits of the totems, whereas those who have truly mastered Kabart become the totem itself. Do not forget this!

Now, take this lesson with you, and go to Seer Moira in the Town of Schuttgart. If I vouch for your qualifications, she'll give you something you need.

The culmination of the art of Kabart is complete oneness. Now, take this lesson and go to Seer Moira in the Town of Schuttgart. If I vouch for your qualifications, she'll give you something you need.

To find the second scroll needed in order to become a Monk, you must meet Khavatari Toruku. To meet him, you must follow the path that heads north from the village. He will be near the fork in the road. When you meet him, give him this fig.

Come back after you have completed his Trial of Steel and you receive the scroll.

Why have you returned? If you want to find the scroll, go on now to Khavatari Toruku He is near the three-way junction if you follow the road north of the village. When you secure the Iron Will Scroll, come back to me.

You have met Khavatari Toruku! They say that his tasks can be completed only with iron will and determination! That's no problem for one like you, right?

Tejakar Oroka! Good work, young fighter! As a result of steady effort and steadfast perseverance, you have obtained both scrolls! Congratulations! Maintain that spirit and go forward. I hope you will become a fighter stronger than anyone else!

Take this totem! It is a token that shows that you have earned the rights and passed the Trial of Flame and Iron to become a Monk. Take this to the high prefect. He will change your profession to Monk.

Come here, young Orc. What is this fig? Is it for me? I have not been able to drink one drop of water for more than a fortnight, so this will come in handy. Thank you!

I see you are a Fighter that wishes to become a Monk. So, you have come to take the Trial of Steel from me! Steel is metal that has become harder in the flame! It refers to the training process of a Monk in reaching a higher level of strength.

The trial is to test your strength against fighter levels of other races that live in Gludio. Find the Vuku Orc Fighter on Windmill Hill in the southern part of Gludin Village, the ratman warrior on the path to the ruins, the Langk Lizardman Warrior in the Langk Lizardman Dwelling facing the southern coast, and the Felim Lizardman Warrior in the Fellmere Harvest Grounds in the northern part of Gludin Village and knock them down! If you have gathered 3 tokens from each race, adding up to 12 tokens in all, put them in this purse and bring them back.

Even if you fight a lower race, you could be defeated if you are absentminded. So keep your wits about you! And one thing more... you must not use any weapon during the trial, other than your bare fists or hand-to-hand weapons. A true Monk must be able to fight without depending on weapons!

To complete the Trial of Steel, you must fight against fighters of various races. The opponents you must knock down are the Vuku Orc Fighter, ratman warrior, Langk Lizardman Warrior, and Felim warrior. Come back after you have collected three tokens from each race, for a total of 12 tokens.

And, don't forget, you must not use any weapon during the trial other than your bare fists or hand-to-hand weapons. A true Monk must be able to fight without depending on weapons!

Congratulations, young one, for passing the Trial of Steel! As iron becomes harder in the flame, continuous training will make us stronger. Etch this morale deep on your heart.

I will give you the second scroll, the scroll of Steel will, that is needed to become a Monk. Take it and return to Prefect Kasman in the village of Gludin.

You haven't left yet? Take the Iron Will Scroll and go to Prefect Kasman of the village of Gludin. Then, you will receive the token needed to change profession.

What? You met Khavatari Aren?

Docara Pa'agrio! Surprising indeed! I can't believe that you, a renegade Orc, met Khavatari Aren.....

If you really met her, then prove it!

"Let me tell you about the Culmination of Kabart."

Cabart's Geukeu

What is Cabart's Geukeu?

Fairy Tale Harmony Enforcement

You've done well! You're qualified, alright! Please accept this Khavatari Totem. If you take this to the High Prefect, he'll bestow the title of Orc Monk upon you.

What? Did you really meet Khavatari Aren? Your answer sounds good, but it's the answer of someone who doesn't know what he is! Come back after you've given it more thought.