Welcome to the Abyss. Forget everything you thought you knew.

You must rethink your battle tactics in the abyss. Acting like you're still in Atreia will reap only failure.

Listen up and you may yet survive.

Player: "I'm listening."

Fortresses break, and are broken by, sieges every day. You no longer walk along on the field of battle.

The benefits of holding a Fortress should be obvious to any soldier.

Player: "Go on."

It is your duty as an Asmodian to conquer and hold Fortresses for your Legion, and for all of Asmodae.

Now, go to Vicht and learn about a Fortress' Aetheric Field.

Player: "Right away!"

Come to learn more, Player?

Stay silent and pay attention.

In a battle involving a fortress, the Fortress' Aetheric Field is the focal point of battle, whether you attack or defend.

Player: "Interesting..."

Your next task is to learn about gates. It is a more common defensive structure, but no less effective.

Go to Mont and see what wisdom you can glean.

Player: "Very well."

I see you've come for knowledge, Player.

Allow me to explain about gates and the Gate Restoration Stone.

When battling over a fortress, you must focus on the fortress gate. This is the main point of entry for an invading force.

Player: "Makes sense."

The best way to learn is by experience. Perhaps you will find yourself in a siege in the near future.

Please go to Abend to learn more.

Player: "I'm going."

Welcome, Player.

Allow me to tell you about the Guardian Generals.

Listen carefully, since this is the most important part in conquering a fortress.

Player: "I'm listening."

The Guardian General determines who owns the fortress, and slaying an enemy Guardian General should be top priority.

Next, you need to learn about the Artifact.

Please go to Brysa.

Player: "I'll be there shortly."

Ah, you've arrived.

Using an Artifact can easily turn the tides of battle in an instant.

Player: "Really?"

Timing is crucial. Deciding when to use an Artifact is often the difference between victory and defeat.

Now go to Eldorey and learn all you can about the Kisk.

Player: "On my way."

Welcome, Player.

Simply speaking, the Kisk is a portable Obelisk that you can set up anywhere you desire.

It is a necessity for combat, as it greatly increases the longevity of any fighting force.

Player: "Understandably so."

Positioning the Kisk is as important as defending it.

Go to Noiman and learn about the Balaur Battleship Dredgion.

Player: "Finally."

Do you know what a Dredgion is?

Simply speaking, it's the Balaur's warship.

Player: "This sounds important."

That's everything I have to teach you. Go to the Supply Base and meet Quartermaster Spyr.

He will reward you for your patience.

Player: "I'll head right over."

If you ever have any questions, you can always ask to be reinformed of what you learned today.

Take this honorary reward.