You continue to amaze me, Player. I thought there was nothing left to teach you, but it appears to be one of those rare times I was mistaken.

In fact, I've been deep in my own studies, just to make sure I stay on top of my own game. Can't fall behind, you know.

But really, you deserve much more than this. Why don't you earn the title of Master?

Player: "What does it entail?"

A trifle for one of your evident skills. You need to create an offering for the Convent of Marchutan.

In fact, High Priest Agehia just expressed a desire for a Spellbook. That should be the perfect offering, and the perfect test.

I hardly think I need to ask you the question, but are you ready for the next level?

Player: Accept.

At this point in your apprenticeship, this is a mere formality, but it should be a challenge, even for you.

Ask Grad for the design you need.

Just remember to feel the Aetheric power as you write, and you'll achieve your fullest potential.

Player: "Thanks for the advice."

I've seen more Daevas storm out of here these past few months than I can remember since I started working here.

I don't know, I guess it's kind of amusing.

Anyway, what did you need?

Player: "I need a special design...."

Oh, the Agehia's Noble Spellbook design for the Master test, eh?

You've got two choices of design: Agehia's Spellbook or Agehia's Noble Spellbook. Both can only be used once.

One is cheaper, but the other is more certain, since it will always produce a Noble result when the crafting succeeds. Do you need more information?

Player: "Tell me about Agehia's Spellbook."

Honir says Agehia's Spellbook design is rudimentary. It's up to the alchemist to etch the runes just right and infuse Aether into each page.

Not everyone succeeds in making an Agehia's Noble Spellbook out of the design, but it does cost just 251,000 Kinah. That includes a prototype.

So do you want to buy Agehia's Spellbook design?

Player: "Yes, I do."

Right, that one's pretty good. It includes detailed instructions on symbology interaction and page-cutting. It also comes with a prototype.

You're sure to create an Agehia's Noble Spellbook. But it does cost a bit more--334,500 Kinah, to be exact.

So do you want to buy this design?

Player: "Yes, I do."

Hmm, that was quick. But then, with your instruction, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

I assume this means you've created Agehia's Noble Spellbook?

I'll have to look it over myself. It does reflect on me as well, after all.

Player: "Here, take a look."

Haste makes waste, they say. You seem to have learned this lesson well.

But remember, you have the experience to jump right in anytime you wish.

Create Agehia's Noble Spellbook, and you'll prove yourself to be one of the great Alchemists of Pandaemonium. Don't wait to show them your brilliance.

Player: "I'll try not to."

I see you're still holding onto the design. Admiring its brilliance?

Very flattering, but still, even the most finely crafted design goes to waste if it's not implemented.

Read it, consider it, then create an Agehia's Noble Spellbook from it. We'll speak again then.

Player: "So we will."

Tsk, I see your last attempt went awry. Well, that design is quite complex.

Still, onward and upward. One cannot fly without landing hard a few times, eh?

Go see Grad for the design again. And do be careful this time.

Player: "Certainly."

Couldn't create the Spellbook, eh? Well, there's a lot failure here. Just the nature of Alchemy, I guess.

Of course, some fail before they can even try the first time....

Anyway, I've still got copies of the designs if you need them.

Player: "I do need them, yes."

Stop right there. You don't have enough Kinah for either design.

Sorry, but this is a business like any other. No Kinah, no design.

Check your warehouse or something--come back when you can afford it.

Player: "I'll do that."

Marvelous, marvelous! I knew when I first met you.... Ah, sweet vindication!

Still, I'll have to make a close examination first. Test the binding, check your spelling...

Give me some time to render my final verdict.