Path to Becoming a Lord - Gludio

My lord, Gludio may be a barren land, but it deserves a noble ruler. Its people want only a wise lord who will govern well.

["Do you think I can be that ruler?"]

I believe you have the necessary character, my lord. But despite your good character, remember that you asserted your claim by force. To become the true lord of this territory, recognized by all, there is still something you must do.

["What is it?"]

Congratulations on your ascension to the lordship. I trust you will rule wisely and well.

You must win the support of the local forces in this land. If you can do so, the stability of your reign will be assured. I will arrange a meeting with them. There you must do your best to impress them. Please wait while I make the preparations, my lord.

I have been unable to confirm a meeting time. Please be patient, my lord. I will redouble my efforts!

Our efforts to repair the devastation caused by the war with Gracia depend on the Dwarven builders who belong to Grey Column Guild. They have become quite influential here in Gludio as a result. If you can win their support, you will be able to rule the territory with an easy conscience. As luck would have it, I hear the Grey Column Dwarves have a problem...

["Perhaps I can offer my help"]

Our efforts to repair the devastation caused by the war with Gracia depend on the Dwarven builders who belong to Grey Column Guild. They have become quite influential here in Gludio as a result. If you can win their support, you will be able to rule the territory with an easy conscience. As luck would have it, I hear the Grey Column Dwarves have a problem...

["Perhaps I can offer my help"]

An excellent idea, my lord! Their leader is Blacksmith Pinter of the Town of Gludio. I'm sure he would be grateful for any assistance you can offer. In fact, you need not do it yourself. You can appoint a trusted agent to act on your behalf in this matter. Simply let me know whom you have chosen to Raffortysent you. If he agrees and you verify his identity, I will tell him what he needs to know.

Hey! Are you looking for trouble? How dare you covet the lord's position? Go away before I loose the dogs on you!

(Only the lord of Gludio Castle may undertake this quest.)

How do I know that you are the one whom the lord has selected as his agent? Bring him at once to verify your identity!

(You may proceed only if the lord of Gludio Castle is next to you.)

Are you the one who will meet with Blacksmith Pinter on our lord's behalf?

[Say yes]

Your %name% mission is to help Blacksmith Pinter of the Town of Gludio and win his support for our lord. We are trusting you to act wisely in this matter.

Where did the lord go? I cannot give you the details of this mission without first verifying that you are the one whom he selected. Bring him here now.

What are you doing? Find Blacksmith Pinter and help him immediately!

My lord, who will be your agent in this matter, acting on your behalf? Please send him to me.

Your agent has met Blacksmith Pinter and appears to have things well in hand, my lord. We must trust him and await his report.

I have been contacted by your representative, my lord. He says that we must determine the whereabouts of some freight Pinter and his men require for their reconstruction work, and then deliver it to them.

I have already asked Captain Bathis to look into the matter -- may I suggest that you and your followers locate alternate materials? Your personal involvement will make a powerful statement.

I heard that you sent the material requested by Pinter. Well done, my lord! But unless we resolve the problem of transportation, I fear it will only be a stop-gap measure. Captain Bathis is investigating the missing freight. I suggest you ask him what he has learned.

Captain Bathis is investigating the matter of the missing freight. I suggest you ask him what he has learned.

I heard that you sent the commodities requested by Pinter. Well done, my lord! But unless we resolve the problem of the freight, I fear it will only be a stop-gap measure.

This headless knight mentioned by Captain Bathis bothers me. Might I suggest that you personally confirm his existence? Only then will we be able to guarantee the safety of the road from Gludin Village to the Town of Gludio.

This headless knight mentioned by Captain Bathis bothers me. Might I suggest that you personally confirm his existence? Only then will we be able guarantee the safety of the road from Gludin Village to the Town of Gludio.

Now that you have defeated the headless knights, we will not have any problems transporting the freight. Well done, my lord! The only thing remaining is to quickly provide Pinter with the supplies he requested.

Now that Pinter and his men have the supplies they needed and the headless knight and his gang have been vanquished, I doubt we will have any further problems. Well done, my lord! Your popularity is soaring among the people of Gludio! Will you accept their wishes and formally become their lord?

["I will do so, since it is the will of the people"]

I believe you should temporarily delay your plans to become lord. There are more immediate concerns you must attend to.

(The quest cannot be completed during a territory war or castle siege.)

This territory must be stable before you can become lord. I urge you to conclude alliances with nearby fortresses.

(You cannot become lord when a fortress is in an independent status.)

Understood, my lord!

I look forward to your wise and benevolent rule.

Aren't you a member of the Gludio Castle Clan? What brings you here? I'm very busy, so unless it's important, leave me alone!

(You can continue only if the castle lord is logged on.)

Aren't you a member of the Gludio Castle Clan? What brings you here? I'm very busy, so unless it's important, leave me alone!

Aren't you a member of the Gludio Castle Clan? What brings you here? I'm very busy, so unless it's important, leave me alone!

["I've come to solve your problem"]

Aren't you a member of the Gludio Castle Clan? What brings you here? I'm very busy, so unless it's important, leave me alone!

(This quest may only be undertaken by castle clan members designated as stewards.)

Ha ha ha! You want to help us?

You do know the current situation of Gludio Territory, right? Destruction is everywhere; a great deal is needed if we are to rebuild.

Oh, I'm sure you already know all -- what did you have in mind?

["We've come to do whatever we can to help you"]

Well, I like your can-do attitude! We'll gladly accept your help. We were supposed to received some construction materials, but they are long overdue. Something must have happened. We must find out what's happened, but I can't spare anyone to investigate. Most importantly, we need to resolve this problem quickly. Can you obtain the materials we need for our work? Then find out what happened to the materials that were supposed to arrive from Gludin.

We need 100 pieces of leather, 100 polishers, 100 iron ores and 50 cokes. Will you help us? There's no time to waste!

I like your can-do attitude! But do you really think your lord will allow this?

(You can proceed only if the lord is in the game.)

What are you doing? Unless you supply us with materials, the reconstruction work will have to stop. We are relying on you. Don't let us down!

You do know what's needed, right? The materials that we need now are 100 pieces of animal skin, 100 varnish, 100 iron ore, and 50 cokes.

Were you able to obtain the materials that I requested? If so, please give them to me. Our work cannot be halted even for a single day.

[Give him the materials]

These materials will last us for a while. Thank you! We will never forget what you have done for us here. You have the makings of a wise ruler, in fact. Are you perhaps interested in working for our territory?

No? Well then, I must return to my work and let you go back to yours.

Where are the materials I asked you for? Please obtain them quickly!

Did you get permission from your lord for this mission? Sorry to doubt you, but I need to be sure for both our sakes.

(You can proceed only if the lord is in the game.)

Thanks to you, our reconstruction work went smoothly. Thank you, my friend!

Why has someone like you come looking for someone like me?

(Only stewards designated by the lord may undertake this quest.)

Welcome, my lord. At the chamberlain's behest, we investigated the caravan's disappearance. We discovered that it went missing somewhere in the Relics of Sorrow.

We also heard rumors of a headless knight attacking passing merchants...

["A headless knight in Gludio?! How can that be?"]

I agree, my lord, but I spoke to several merchants who survived the attack. Their testimony all agreed: it was a headless knight. Perhaps the spirits of restless noblemen who perished in the war with Gracia now haunt that area.

You must confirm this phenomenon for yourself. I learned that the headless knight appeared after the Skulls appeared in the Relics. They must be connected!

If you go and slay the Skulls, perhaps the knight will appear...

Once you have confirmed that the streets of Gludin Village and the Town of Gludio are safe, I am sure our subjects will breathe a sigh of relief. As our lord, it is your duty to do this for us!

Lord, has a headless knight appeared?

But that armor...

["It was a little difficult, but I took care of it. Our territory is safe now"]

I expected no less from you, my lord! I will inform your subjects of your victory! They will not soon forget your bravery in this matter. It is my honor to serve so noble a ruler.

I will not forget your noble actions, my lord. My sword will always be at your service!