(This is a Balaur egg! You may be the first Daeva to ever touch such a thing!)

(It doesn't seem to feel... alive, though. Its shell is cold like marble.)

(Umrian has experience here. He might be able to tell you more.)

Player: "Fascinating."

Ah, to meet a Daeva in such a place. How are you--

Wait... what is that? Is that...

It is! Incredible! Where did you find that? Please, I must take a look!

Player: "Here. What do you make of it?"

Incredible. If we can study the Balaur life cycle from the beginning, we may discover more about how to defeat them!

It is quite cold, though. Perhaps exposure to the warmth of Magma Flow might help.

Don't worry; this egg is hardier than mere lava. Give it a try, then return if something happens.

Player: "I'll see what I can do."

Ah, you're back. Here, let me take a look.

Yes, yes.... That sure did the trick. The egg is nice and warm now. Whatever's within is definitely alive.

But time's taken its toll; the life force is weak. We must shore it up, or it'll be of no research value to us.

Player: "What do I need to do?"

I suggest the Mandali Flower. It's a hardy plant that may bloom somewhere in Raksang.

It's so hardy because of the Marvelous Aether within it. Find and extract it, and bring it and egg to Erdil.

As one experienced in pets and hatching eggs, I would expect she would best know how to proceed from there--or knows who would.

Player: "Balaur as pets.... Creepy."

Balaur? Ha ha! That's pretty fu-- Wait... you were serious! That's a... And this... it's Marvelous Aether! Just what I need to...

This is amazing! I know scholars who'd kill to be able to study the Balaur life cycle!

And I get to have a hand in this! I'm... I'm so honored! I'll be sure to let you know if anything happens!