Path to Becoming a Lord - Rune

Rune Territory may be barren, my lord, but it is still worthy of a noble ruler. Its residents only wish for someone to rule wisely and justly.

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

I believe you have the character to do so, my lord. But remember that you did seize this territory by force. To win the support of your subjects and become the true and undisputed lord of Rune, there is still something you must do.

["What is it?"]

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

To rule this land, you must know it like the back of your hand. At the moment, however, strange things are happening here. You must discover their true nature. My lord, I would suggest that you investigate the cause. There are rumors of a suspicious Wizard there, but we have very few details...

(You will have to undertake the following quests: "Hidden Truth" and "Hiding Behind the Truth.")

You must know a territory well in order to rule it well. As I'm sure you are aware, there are a number of pagans in Rune territory. They are an influential group; you would be well advised to win their support. If you do not, your reign will likely be short and uncomfortable. I suggest you go see Agripel, the pagan high priest. A declaration of support for us would be very valuable...

While you search the Forest of the Dead, I will investigate the mysterious events occurring in the Town of Rune itself. Good luck, my lord!

I heard of your recent encounter, my lord. We cannot drive all the pagans out of Rune, so it is critical that you come to some sort of accommodation with them. I suggest you visit High Priest Agripel, the leader of the pagans, and negotiate with him.

As I have told you, my lord, because the pagans in Rune Territory are influential, we must take care to win their support. I suggest you visit High Priest Agripel, the leader of the pagans, and negotiate with him.

To be a victim of such a thing... As the lord of Rune, you must seek vengeance. I have an idea. Can you recommend a confidant? You must be there as well, my lord.

To whom will you grant the power to act on your behalf, my lord? Please send him to me.

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

(Only a Rune Castle lord may undertake this quest.)

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

(Only a Rune Castle lord may undertake this quest.)

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

(Only a Rune Castle lord may undertake this quest.)

How do I know that the lord has selected you? I wish to speak to him myself!

(You may proceed only if the Lord of Rune is next to you.)

Were you recommended by the lord? Do you know why you are meeting with me?

Curb your curiosity for just a few moments more...

Now, can you promise that you're a person of integrity?

[Say yes]

I will give you one mission. You must be discrete; even the colleagues who accompany must not know what I am about to tell you. Trust no one -- even the walls have ears!

Go see Innocentin and help him defeat his enemies. That's all. We will deal with the rest...

Where did the lord go? Without him here, how can I trust you? Bring him here quickly!

Your agent must have things well in hand. Let us trust him and wait patiently, my lord.

My lord, he is meeting with Innocentin even as we speak. Might I suggest that you attempt to open negotiations with Agripel again? If he fails to respond, wait a while. I suspect he will change his tune when he gets word of what has happened! Then you should have a strong hand with which to negotiate. But do not let him think you planned this, my lord!

My lord, might I suggest that you open negotiations with Agripel again? If he fails to respond, wait a while. I suspect he will change his tune when he gets word of what has happened! Then you should have a strong hand with which to negotiate. But do not let him think you planned this, my lord!

Well done! Everyone who went to the Temple of Bishop has been forced to return. You have earned a great many new supporters today, my lord. Congratulations on your ascension to the lordship of Rune!

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.)

Oh! Are you here to give a donation to our Temple?

If not, then why did you come see me?

["I need your support in order for me to rule this territory"]

What did you learn before coming to see me?

I guess you don't know anything... I can provide the support you need. But what can you give us is return? Eh? Don't you think the exchange of money builds trust?

["I can offer you protection"]

Ha! How amusing. We don't need your help. But if you were to make a sizable donation, we might find our way to supporting you. Until then, I have nothing more to say to you. Farewell!

Why not donate a billion Adena? Just by looking at your eyes, I see you don't have the boldness to seize that opportunity.

You had best leave now. I have nothing more to say to you.

You again? Are you ready to donate a billion Adena?

["Is money that important? My protection is even more valuable. Consider my offer carefully, Priest"]

Fool, we can buy all the protection we need! Find something of value to offer me.

["You will regret this..."]

Ayee! Aren't you tired of repeating yourself?

Wait...

Why are you interested in increasing our power, anyway? Are you looking to cause trouble?

["What do you mean? I'm just here to negotiate"]

Ha ha! What a lame threat! Tell it to the Gremlins! Consider the negotiations at an end. Now get out before I have you thrown out. Next time bring money!

Ha ha! You are a terrible liar.

Look at me. Your eyes contradict your words...

Surprised to be found out? What did you expect?

["I know you have enemies. I'm simply offering to protect you from them"]

Ah, you know more than I thought. Very well, if you defeat those who have attacked our temple, I will support you. You have my word.

As I already told you, I will support you if you would defeat those who attacked our temple. You have my word. Now hurry and fulfill your end of the bargain!

Aren't you a clan member of Rune Castle? What brings you here? I'm fine, thank you. Perhaps you should leave.

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

Aren't you a clan member of Rune Castle? What brings you here? I'm fine, thank you. Perhaps you should leave.

Aren't you a clan member of Rune Castle? What brings you here? I'm fine, thank you. I only wish to be left alone.

["Don't you remember me?"]

Aren't you a clan member of Rune Castle? What brings you here? I'm fine, thank you. I only wish to be left alone.

(Only the character chosen by the castle lord may continue.)

Oh, it's you...

I'm sorry I didn't recognize you at first. Where is my mind these days?

Now what brings you here?

["I came to help you defeat your enemies"]

My only enemies are the pagans. Thank you for offering to help. If you're serious, you must go to the Temple of Pagans. Priest Eliyah can tell you how to enter it. I must attend to other matters; go and speak with him at once.

You have my gratitude. You must defeat the Pagans! Priest Eliyah can tell you how to enter the place.