Proof of Clan Alliance

What is your opinion on the current state of affairs? The disintegration of royal authority has been disastrous for the kingdom, with chaos and dissent running rampant throughout the land. Now even the evil spirits are acting with impunity. When your clan becomes stronger, you should join with me to change the world!

(This quest may only be undertaken by a level 3 clan.)

In these difficult times we must call upon a new generation to restore order! All right-thinking young people such as you and your clan must join in this effort if we are to survive.

(This quest may only be undertaken by a level 3 clan.)

Ah, the Alliance Manifesto! Good work! However you mustn't forget that this is only your first step towards changing the world. We still have many daunting tasks ahead of us.

Will you join me in creating a new world order?

"I will join you."

What is your opinion on the current state of affairs? The disintegration of royal authority has been disastrous for the kingdom, with chaos and dissent running rampant throughout the land. Now even the evil spirits are acting with impunity.

Why am am wasting time talking to you? I demand to speak with your clan leader!

(This quest may only be undertaken by a clan leader of a level 3 clan.)

I can see that you have what it takes to be a great leader, but to earn the respect of your peers your clan must demonstrate its ability.

How about this? There is a witch named Kalis who lives near the Ivory Tower. She administers a test that determines one's heroism. Those who have passed this test are widely regarded as true heroes. If your clan passes the test, there will be no doubt of your abilities. What do you think? Will you and your clan take the test?

"We shall take the test!" "We will not take the test."

Your courage is impressive. Good luck on the test.

Oh well, I understand your reluctance. May you live a long life...

I judged wisely when I selected you. We are of equal caliber, and I'm sure we will become fast friends. Of course this is not to say it will always be so. For now, let's enjoy each other's company. Here, as promised, is the Alliance Manifesto.

There is talk of vagabonds banding together and calling themselves a clan... I hope that is not what you are. Time is short! If you will not prove your abilities, I shall look elsewhere for assistance.

Would you choose to be a star shining brightly in the midst of chaos?

Behold the graves of those who have fallen attempting to do this...

Are you prepared to rest alongside them?

"I want to be a star."

You fool! Do you think that you are immortal? The test begins! Are there any among your clan who would die for you?

"There is one who will." "There are none who will."

Ah, we shall see... Tell those who would lay down their lives for you to join me at the table of sacrifice! If they are truly loyal they will not hesitate to sacrifice their lives.

Bring me three symbols of loyalty, I will recognize the resolve of you and your clan!

Just as I expected. All talk and no action.

Where is the confidence you so reeked of earlier? No comrades willing to risk their lives, eh?

Unless you bring me three symbols of loyalty, you will never pass the test. In order to obtain the symbols, three of your clan must take an oath of their life at the table of sacrifice and pledge complete loyalty to you.

Your comrades must have firm resolve and unfailing loyalty. In these days of the endless pursuit of profit, these are rare and noble qualities.

Now, do you trust your clan members? Would you bet your life on them? If so, then drink this poison and ask your clan members to gather the ingredients and bring back the Antidote! Here is a list of the ingredients needed for the Antidote. If your comrades can find and bring back all of the ingredients within one hour your life will be saved.

I wonder how hard your clan will try to save your life? Do you care to find out?

Drink the poison Do not drink the poison

Tell me, how does the poison taste? Everything growing dark, is it? That would be death coming for you. I fear that soon we will need to add another grave here... Will your comrades find and bring back all the ingredients in time?

Oh, I do hate to see you in such pain. Would you care for some hints?

Herb of Vanor can be obtained from vanor silenos. Herb of Harit can be obtained from harit lizardmen. Herb of ol mahum can be obtained from ol mahums. The Shamans will have the herbs.

In order to obtain the Blood of Eva, you must visit Witch Athrea. She is my younger sister. Some time ago she left for Hardin's Academy to meet with Grand Magus Hardin.

Remember that when your clan members bring back all the ingredients, you must gather them up and bring them to me. I will create the Antidote for you.

Ah, all the ingredients of the Antidote! It has been a long time since this has happened. It is heartening to learn that there are still people like you and your clan with firm resolve and common trust! You are truly the soldiers of the new age! A bright star illuminating the darkness of this time! Please pardon my previous rudeness and accept this Antidote and mark.

You are a liar and a cheat! Your sort can never become a shining star. You are dead to me now. Do you have regrets? If so, you can start over from the very beginning...

Your time among the living grows short. What has become of your comrades? Will they return in time to save your life?

Let me remind you again, when your clan members bring back all the ingredients, you must gather them and bring them to me personally. I will use them to make the Antidote.

Haven't you already passed my test? Why do you return to my humble abode?

Have you come to punish me for my previous rudeness?

The lives of those who do not know their place often end prematurely. People should always live their lives within the proper boundaries. I don't have time to speak with you. Ask your clan lord to come and see me...

I cannot give the Blood of Eva to just anyone who asks for it! My older sister Kalis would be furious!

If you wish to obtain the Blood of Eva, you must pass the test I will give you.

"I will take the test."

You seem quick-witted enough. I will explain the test to you.

It's very simple. I trust you have drawn lots before? Think of this as drawing boxes.

First I will summon 16 boxes. Among them, four boxes are enchanted and shout when they are broken. You must find all the enchanted boxes and break them so that they will shout four times. It is possible to break all the boxes, but there is a time limit. If you cannot break the boxes within the given time, they will all disappear.

Shall we start the game?

"Start the game." "I am not ready yet."

Each one of the four enchanted boxes will say "Bingo!" when broken. Funny, huh?

Why are you making a face?

Oh well, keep it in mind. Let's begin!

Are you ready to begin the test? Well, we must wait until those people over there are finished. It shouldn't take long. You would do well to observe them and learn more about the test.

Call upon all your abilities!

What? No boxes? Utter failure!

Well, well, well. I should just throw you out of here, but I'm too soft-hearted for that. You shall have one more chance to take the test, but it will be expensive.

These boxes aren't free, you understand? Give me 10,000 adena and I will make the boxes again. Is this agreeable?

"I will pay you 10,000 adena."

That isn't enough money! Perhaps you could raise the funds among clan members, catch some monsters, sell your swords, whatever it takes. You should be able to come up with 10,000 adena in no time!

Would you care to play the game again?

"I want to play the game again."

Ah, a quite unexpected success! Well, true to my word, here is the Blood of Eva. Be careful not to break the bottle.

Do you really have the time to stand around gabbing like this? Unless you bring me the ingredients for the Antidote soon, your clan leader will surely die.

Do you wish to take the test for your clan lord? You should consider your answer carefully. It could cost you your life.

Only those with the firmest resolve should step forward and answer my question.

Would you die for your clan lord? Now, give me an answer!

"I will sacrifice my life to prove loyalty to my clan lord." Quit the test

A clan lord cannot take this test.

Haven't you already proven your loyalty?

You lack even the experience to be be killed by this test! Count your blessings! You will live to die another day.

(Only a clan member of level 40 or above can take this test.)

Death shall be your reward. Now prove your loyalty!

Your loyalty is impressive! Now return to your clan lord with your head held high.

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Does your clan lord truly wish to take the test?