Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Welcome. You are here to help? The Ecclesiast looks at you with eyes that pierce your soul. : Yes. I have come to help. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Good. We can use all the help we can get. The Diviners are disappearing, and we need help in finding out their fate. : The Diviners? Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Yes. The Diviners. The forseers of things to come. The enlightened and visionary ones. : Why are they disappearing? Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Had I known that, things might have been simpler, but we do not yet know. That is what we need you to help us find out. : But you must know something? It will be very difficult if I don't get any information. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Yes. Of course. We have done some investigation. Often times, to find solutions for the future we must examine the past. I have therefore instructed the Sipius to learn what he can, from his books of the past. Take this letter to Gil Ilad-Ulma, and he will tell you what we know. Good luck . : Goodbye -- Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: The Sipius looks at you, startled. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Who are you? What are you looking at me for? : I was sent by the Ecclesiast to show you this letter. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Huh...What for? I am but a mere servant of the past. The Sipius reads the letter, then turns to you. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: A wise man, Gil Jha, a wise man indeed. I too believe the answers to our future lie in our past, just as the answers to our past lie in the future. How may I be of assistance? : What can you tell me about the Diviners? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Ah, my opposite number. Strange creatures, they are, with a strange fate. : Opposite number? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Why, yes. While I delve in the past and the ancient, they concern themselves with matters of the future. Things that have yet to be. : What fate? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: They are being hunted. The Sipius shudders. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: They are being tracked and hunted. : Why is that strange? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Well, they should have seen it coming, don't you think? They should have been able to prevent it from happening. : Are you saying there is nothing we can do? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: It is never too late to alter what has happened, and what will surely happen again. : Who is hunting them? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: I cannot tell for sure. There is nothing in our scriptures about it yet. The Sipius looks increasingly concerned. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: But history moves in circles, of that I am sure. Hence, what is happening must have happened before, and is bound to happen again. : What does that mean? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Well, what I have found is inconclusive, but I am is most certain that powers of evil are bidding to change the future that has already been foreseen. That means the Unredeemed are the hunters, but I do not know for what reason, or how. That is for you to find out. Start with the wicked Jorr-Thrak Dal and Urga-Yutt Dal in the village of the enemy. Whenever there has been mischief, they have always been involved. : What kind of mischief? Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: It is all in the past. The Sipius waves his hand casually - avoiding your question. Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: But now you should hunt the hunters, and bring back to us what they know. Take your findings to the Ecclesiast. He shall inform me. : Goodbye Sipius Gil Ilad-Ulma: Seek your answers in the past. Learn from the mistakes made by the Xan - graced by the Source of all. The Sipius looks down with sadness. -- Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Welcome. You are here to help? The Ecclesiast looks at you with eyes that pierce your soul. : I have returned with some information. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: Ah...exactly what we were looking for. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: It tells of great things discovered by our brethren, things of grand importance. Amazing knowledge lies in our past, and this goes a long way to help us understand why the Unredeemed showed such interest. You have done well so far, now we must locate these Arks mentioned in the note and find out how they can be salvaged. I have received word from the Acolyte that there are two Arks. One is standing on a platform and the other is wrecked, with parts spread all over the area. Such a pity. The Ecclesiast shakes his head. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: You must find both, . Take this note you have brought me, and give it to the Diviner, Gil Ulma-Duna, in the Garden. He will tell you more, and tell you how you may aid the Diviners. Take this, the Insignia of Gilthar, you may offer it at the statue of Gilthar to gain entrance to His garden. : May the light of Gilthar shine bright upon you, Gil Jha. Ecclesiast Gil Jha: And on you ! May Gilthar bless your journey. : Goodbye -- Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: I sense you have come far, . And you have overcome many hardships. For that we are grateful. Welcome. The Diviner nods at you in respect. : Thank you. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: But you are most welcome. It is always a pleasure to receive in our garden a believer. : I was told I might be of help. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: You already have, my child. You already have. : I want to do more. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: We are already in your debt, but we do have another problem. You might have heard... : No. What problem? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Some of our Diviners have been disappearing under most strange circumstances. It is a grave predicament, which needs our complete attention. Do you happen to bring any news from the Ecclesiast regarding this matter? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: This is not quite what I expected. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Yes, yes. Exactly. The Diviner finishes reading the note and returns it to you. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Thanks to you, and others like you, we now understand what has been happening. : What has happened to them? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: They have found something in their research. Something big, as you might know, something important that will help us understand our past. But we fear their very souls are in peril. They are being taken. : Taken? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Yes. Captured. Only powerful creatures connected to pure evil can perform such tasks. Demons. : How can we set them free? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: We must find the culprits. There are ghosts and spirits hiding here in Adonis, who will lead us to the offenders. The spirits must be found and defeated, and any clues gathered from them must be brought back to me. Can you help? : I will do what I can. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Your effort will be greatly rewarded. I have uploaded the details to your NCU. May the Divine aid you in your journey. : Goodbye Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: By Gilthar, may His light shine bright and clear upon your destined path. -- Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: I sense you have come far, . And you have overcome many hardships. For that we are grateful. Welcome. The Diviner nods at you in respect. : I have found the spirits. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: Excellent! How did it go? Were you successful? : Yes. I have found what you asked. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: What wonderful news. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: You have done wonderfully. The Diviner smiles appreciatively. : What happens next? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: What you have brought back is the key to summoning a powerful demon. I suspect the demon is the one holding our Diviner captive, and he must be summoned for us to retrieve our brother. I have uploaded details to your NCU. Keep in mind that this will be a most arduous and perilous task, but it appears to be the only way. : And this will bring the Diviner back? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: One can only hope. At the very least it may give us a look into the research they have been conducting on the ancient devices. And that would be most useful. : Goodbye Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: By Gilthar, may His light shine bright and clear upon your destined path. -- The Diviner looks around, slightly confused. Diviner Gil Kald-Thar: Who are you? : I am . You seem to be in trouble. Can I help you in any way? Diviner Gil Kald-Thar: If there is a way to help, I do not know how. But you must take what I have found to Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma. : What is it you found that is so important? Diviner Gil Kald-Thar: In a vision the Divine chose to let me see a glimpse of the future. I saw ancient artifacts being exploited by the Unredeemed. And I saw you using these same artifacts, but with the blessing of Gilthar. I even saw ancient symbols explaining how to use, or modify, these artifacts. This is the information the followers of Dalja, cursed be Her name, wanted. So they used their connection to evil. And forced a demon to trap my soul. : I fought this demon to reach you. You must still be trapped on the other side. Diviner Gil Kald-Thar: Yes, . I am beyond hope. Evil has reached me and trapped my soul in the realm of shadows. But you must tell Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma about my vision! : Very well, I will take the information to Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma. Diviner Gil Kald-Thar: Be careful, this information must not reach the Unredeemed. Diviner Gil Kald-Thar is no longer available for conversation. : Goodbye -- Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: I sense you have come far, . And you have overcome many hardships. For that we are grateful. Welcome. The Diviner nods at you in respect. : I have defeated the demon. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: And a true champion you are. Did you find out why the Demon had them captured and what the lost Diviner was researching? Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: I can see that our brother is still captive, but you have retrieved his work Apparently the lost Diviners had found records of great wonders from our past. The salvaged artifacts have innate abilities that would, if activated without the blessing of the Divine, cause a disastrous shift in balance. We are most fortunate that you brought this vital information to us. We will pray for Gilthar to interfere, blessed by His name. But now it is time for rejoicing, and you shall be greatly rewarded for your hard work. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma looks at the key and nods appreciatively. Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: I am certain you know how to use the key. It will grant you passage to Gilthars Sanctuary, . The Diviner lowers his head in reverence of the Divine. : Goodbye Diviner Gil Yeol-Ulma: By Gilthar, may His light shine bright and clear upon your destined path. --