It is time for the ritual. I sense the Aetheric tempest rising.

Sealed in Indratu Fortress is the soul of the Dragon Sword. I'll give you this Calling Stone, which can summon the Dragon Sword's avatar.

It's normally lifeless, but when the Aether reaches its xenith that unique ability awakens.

Player: "What must I do?"

Go to Indratu Fortress and search for the Balaur Artifact. Use the Calling Stone to awaken the artifact and the Drake will show itself.

Dragon Sword chooses its master, so the Drake must submit to you.

Defeat Avatar Malak and bring me the Soul Piece it will leave behind. I'll do the rest.

Player: Accept.

The Balaur Artifact is found outside Indratu Fortress. Naturally, it's heavily guarded.

This is the final test, so hurry and return with the Soul Piece. Your destiny is at hand!

Player: "Wish me luck, Anusis!"

Dragon Sword's Avatar would be difficult to handle alone. It's almost as willful as someone I could name....

Still, I see you standing before me. I can only assume you survived.

Did you acquire the Soul Piece? Did you succeed?

Player: "No. I triumphed."

This is definitely the Soul Piece. See how the blade and the soul resonate?

The sword has accepted you as its master, Player. You have done it!

Take up your blade, champion. You'll have a new ally in the battles ahead.