Mark of Strength |
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Stage 1 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Hills) (3, 10) |
With a superior look on her face, the Dahon Medicine Woman waves you over. |
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She looks you up and down like someone buying a new Tungo, 'Hmm, you do not look completely useless. But we shall see if you are truly a Brave. You shall travel to the Tall Grass, there you will find the Death Bloom Plant. You will gather Death Bloom Twine which we use for another purpose. Take this Death Bloom Twine Blueprint and meet me in the Grassland if you succeed.'
You receive 1 x Death Bloom Twine Blueprint |
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Stage 2 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Grassland) (15, 15) |
The Medicine Woman stands surveying the Grasslands before her, 'Have you completed the task I set you and gathered a Death Bloom Twine?' |
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As she takes the Twine you are surprised to see a gentile smile spread across her face, 'You have done well. There are many younglings of our tribe who do not honor my requests. They are seeking the ways of Technology which give instant rewards for little effort. I am grateful that you did not ignore me, it gives meaning to my existence that I can guide the tribe.'
'We Dahon stand alone on the Plains as Sigma sits alone in Creation. You must use the fruits of Sigma if you want to survive for long. Mark my words Brave, Technology will fail you just once and you will die at Sigmas hands for your lack of devotion. Though She does not give up Her gifts easily, honor Her and she will sustain you with Her bounty.'
Her words ring strangely true in your ears, you nod slowly as they fully impact you. The Medicine Woman tuts softly to herself. 'It takes a stranger to heed the ancient wisdom when our own reject it. But I do you a disservice, you are a Dahon Brave in Action, but it takes more than just that to be a Brave. As an apology I shall give you these Dahon Marauder Dreads. I have to strengthen the Twine before it can be used for its true purpose.' Speak to me again when you are ready for further guidance.'
You receive 1 x Dahon Marauder Dreads |
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Stage 3 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Grassland) (15, 15) |
The Medicine Woman looks you directly in the eye, 'Are you ready for further instruction?' |
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She nods. We are not without enemies. One of our oldest are the Phantom Stalkers who are found just outside Taulin City in the Phantom Lake. A savage place which has given birth to a savage people. You will probably not know this, but recently we have lost members of our tribe. We have always losing some people, this is just part of our world. But recently we have lost at least 1 per week. If we leave this unchecked we will be wiped out, we cannot allow this to happen. I suspect that the Phantom Stalkers are closing in on us again and taking the most vulnerable for a quick meal. But I need someone to listen to me.'
At this the Medicine Woman stares at her feet, 'I am ashamed to say that has been in short supply of late. This has been made worse because our Braves are now switched to guarding our tribe rather than hunting our enemy.' You lift her head and ask her who needs hunting.
At your words a light sparks in her eye, 'I just need someone to allow me to guide them. It will be dangerous but we must find out who is stealing our people! I cannot ask you to walk to your death, you must choose that path yourself. Take this Dahon Marauder Helm Blueprint. If you choose to follow the way I ask, build the Marauder Helm and return to me.'
You receive 1 x Dahon Marauder Helm Blueprint |
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Stage 4 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Grassland) (15, 15) |
The Medicine Woman awaits your return, 'Have you made a Marauder Helm so show that you have the strength to hunt our enemies?' |
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She takes the Helm from you, 'The Marauder Helm is made by the hands of those who wear it. It is crafted from from the Rhino that wanders our lands as well as the Death Bloom Twine which makes it difficult to construct. Only the most competent Brave can make a Marauder Helm. It therefore serves as a symbol of our strength and our Braves only wear it when they go into battle. The Marauder seek the death of all who oppose us, none are left alive. The Dahon take no prisoners from our defeated enemies. If they cannot defeat our Braves, they do not deserve to live or be in our Tribe. This is the way of the Dahon. This is your way.'
'You will meet me in the Dry Basin, where I shall instruct you further.' |
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Stage 5 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Dry Basin) (5, 12) |
The Medicine Woman stands in the dry grasses, a harsh hot wind blasts her but she does not flinch against it. 'Are you ready for more instruction?' |
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She turns and faces you, 'We are Dahon of House Raga. Those who are not of Raga or our allies are put to death! We are feared for good reason. I know that you are gifted with weaponry. You constructed a Marauder Helm so you can fight well. But a Brave must also steel their heart to cut down all those who are against us. Our finest Braves do not see this as a pleasant task but one to harden their spirits so they can destroy everyone who threatens our lands and our tribe. There is only Dahon here. We must fight to live.'
'I must now test your resolve. To see if you can kill those who seek to destroy us. Before you the Soulless Wanderers dwell. We do not know where they come from, only that they are a danger to all who live. It is the duty of every Brave to make sure that the Wanderers do not overwhelm us. You must destroy the Soulless and help maintain the safety of our tribe. Return only when you have a Soulless Trophy.'
You receive 1 x Soulless Trophy Blueprint |
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Stage 6 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Dry Basin) (5, 12) |
The Medicine Woman awaits your return, 'Have you destroyed the Soulless Wanderers and made a Trophy of their fallen?' |
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She takes the Soulless Trophy from you and looks at it closely. 'Gooood, I am now convinced that although you are an outsider, you are truly Dahon in Spirit. You have made the Marauders Helm and destroyed the Soulless. This proves you have the strength of arm and heart of a true Dahon Brave. I only wish that others of our tribe would heed me as you do.'
'We do not know from where the Soulless come, only that they are an affront to nature. It is strange why they have mechanical devices inside their bodies. But it does them no good as you slaughtered them where they stood. It is good that you do so, you have taken their honor and made it your own. You have done well Brave.'
She holds up the Trophy so that the light catches it, 'Yes, you are strong. I shall use that strength to bring death to our enemies. Come, you will meet me in the Wilderness, I shall show you where the the Enemies of the Dahon lay in wait. They linger in the shadows and steal our strength so that they can eventually wipe us out. But you will show them not only death, but how to fear as well. |
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Stage 7 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Wilderness) (8, 6) |
The Medicine Woman stands in the Wilderness, a body lays at her feet. |
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She cleans a wicked looking dagger with a blood red cloth, 'The Phantom Stalkers are one of our most ancient and hated enemies. They are truly evil. We Dahon eat the flesh of others, but only in dire circumstance. But they take the flesh of others even when game is freely available. They like it.'
She spits of the dead Stalker Blade, 'They must be destroyed. Hunt the Blades and kill all you find. Slaughter them like the animals they are. Take this Tally of Blades Blueprint. Bring me their pride, so that I can know they will sing songs of our fury.'
You receive 1 x Tally of Blades Blueprint |
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Stage 8 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Wilderness) (8, 6) |
The Medicine Woman awaits impatiently for you to return, 'Have you got a Tally of Blades for me Brave?' |
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The Medicine Woman takes the Tally and puts it round her neck. 'I shall wear this to remind me that some have a will to protect our lands. Now we must enter the Caves and put an end to the Phantom Stalkers who have encroached on our lands.' |
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Stage 9 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Caves) (17, 2) |
The Caves are cool but dry. You find it pleasant to get out of the baking sun for a while. You find the Medicine Woman in a quiet corner, she waves you over. |
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She nods, 'This is cursed place for us. Our people stayed here first to find shelter, but only pain and sorrow was found here. I guessed that the foul Stalkers would choose this hole to hide in. We must not only destroy them, but send a message that they will remember. I want you to gut the Stalker Slayers (Elite). They are a powerful symbol of the Phantom Stalker Clan. Similar to our Marauders, only without honor.'
You turn to go but the Medicine Woman stops you. 'I have done you a disservice Brave. You have taught me a forgotten lesson, that a Clan is made up of those who would serve it. You have done this. But I took your Helm that you made with your own sweat and blood from you. I needed to have a tangible symbol that you were capable and willing to serve. I have been disappointed many times, I must struggle to be heard in the Tribe. My voice carries little weight. But that does not excuse my failure. A Brave should wear their Helm, take it and be proud. Just let me have a look at you.'
You receive 1 x Dahon Marauder Helmet
You take the helmet and put it on. She looks at you and smiles broadly, 'You look fierce in it. My name is Amara and I recognize you as a Dahon Brave. Now get used to the feeling of wearing it, we shall speak more when you are ready.' |
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Stage 10 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Caves) (17, 2) |
Amara smiles up at you, 'Are you ready?' |
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'Good, the Phantom Stalkers have soiled our land with their presence. We must destroy them. Take this Slayer Totem Blueprint, we need to not just hurt the Phantom Stalkers. We must rip them to pieces so that the Stalkers cower at the thought of entering our domain. Return to me when you have culled 6 Stalker Slayers (Elite) and made a Slayer Totem.'
You receive 1 x Slayer Totem Blueprint |
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Stage 11 |
Location: | Dahon Plains (Caves) (17, 2) |
Amara waits for you to return from your hunt, 'Have you killed 6 Stalker Slayers (Elite) and built a Slayer Totem?' |
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Amara takes the Totem from you, 'This is a good day. Our enemies lay dead and you return victorious. I shall set this in the Chief Tent to remind him that we are Dahon, our enemies blood soaks our land. But we remain. You make me proud to be Dahon.'
You receive 847,710 Xp + 20 Skill points |
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