Have you ever heard of Raksang? It's a prison where Tiamat locked up Raksha, a mighty dragon who tried to challenge him.

But with us here, Tiamat is getting desperate. There are rumors that he's planning to release Raksha, in exchange for his allegiance.

However much Raksha hates Tiamat, he undoubtedly hates Daevas more. If he is freed, he'll make our lives infinitely harder.

Player: "Then he must not be revived!"

There's a further complication: a Reian named Hiel, taken by the Balaur long ago. He was rescued from the Raksang area with no memory of what happened to him while he was there.

But this latest rumor must've stirred something, because he ran off, with a promise to "take care of everything."

And with the huge surge in Aether and Drana energy we've detected from Raksang.... Things are coming to a head. We need Daevas to investigate.

Player: Accept.

We believe the Balaur took Hiel because he's an expert in sealing magics. Undoubtedly, he was kidnapped in order to ply his trade inside the prison.

Hiel must be somewhere in Raksang right now. He must hold valuable information. Rescue him once more, if you can.

Talk to Arza; she is an expert on Raksang, and an old friend of Hiel. She'll tell you what you must do.

Player: "Then she's my next stop."

Ah, you must be the Daeva Merlean sent. I am Arza, guardian of the portal to Raksang.

I... must confess this is partly my fault. I let Hiel into Raksang. But he begged me, in the name of our long friendship...

I don't know why he was so desperate. I said he wanted to set things right... But what he needed to put right, I don't know.

Player: "I can find out for you."

I hope you do, for his sake and for all Atreia's.

I warn you: Raksang is an inhospitable place, to say the least. Its denizens are either undead or turned monstrous from the malevolent miasma there.

I'll not let you through unless you have others to support you. Siel watch over you in your efforts.

Player: "Thanks. I think we'll need it."

I... don't have much time. Please listen. I... remember. I was taken by the Balaur... brainwashed into building a defense system for Raksang....

It was meant... to keep Raksha's followers from freeing him.... Now it keeps out those... who would stop Tiamat's plotting.

When I was rescued... there were those who thought me akin to Dragonbound.... Now I find out... that they were right.

Player: "Please, hold on!"

No.... It's too late for me. I was a fool.... I just had to try... to expiate my shame.

At least now... I don't have to return to face my fellow Reians... the ones I have betrayed.

Listen... I'll tell you everything I know...

Player: "Aion watch over you, Hiel."

Dost thou wonder why a Mau dwells here? The answer is simple: I am no Mau.

I was once a servant of Raksha. In the battle against Tiamat, I betrayed my liege. Do not the Dragon Lords reign over us all?

I was trapped here in the fray. My old comrades did not understand my acts. They transformed me into Mau shape, then slew me. Thus my current form.

Player: "A tragic tale."

Thy derision matters naught. Vengeance is the only matter in hand!

I shall tell thee what I know of this place and its denizens. Attend, Daeva.

Player: "Tell me everything."

My heart rejoices to see you back in one piece. What happened in Raksang?

Where is Hiel? Please don't tell me he...

Player: "I'm sorry."

No.... Oh, Hiel...

This is my fault! I should never have let him in! I killed one of my dearest friends....

Y-you should report to Merlean. Tell him all, including my shame. It is only what I deserve.

Player: "May the darkness grant you peace."

Hmm. I see. I will talk to Arza myself later--assure her that she is not to blame for Hiel's death.

You have saved the Asmodian and Reian peoples from great misery. You deserve this reward, and more.