Did you see the public notice the other day? "Brusthonin welcomes new settlers as part of the Third Reconstruction Project," is what it said. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was for me.

I'm not sure if you know this, but I'm the only one in my family who hasn't ascended as a Daeva. My parents raised me in Pandaemonium so that I wouldn't get hurt, not because I earned it.

Lately I feel I'm stuck somewhere I don't belong. It's like being in one of those crystal prisons. Safe, but trapped. If I never ascend, I'll die here without ever...feeling normal.

Player: "Why Brusthonin?"

I want to challenge myself, really. If I die I'll miss my chance, and if I ascend it won't be a challenge any more. So I'm thinking of starting a new life as a settler.

The notice said a settler has to be qualified, but it didn't say what the requirements are. I sent more than a few letters to the people in charge, but I haven't heard back.

If you're on your way to Brusthonin, can you ask them if I qualify? It would mean a lot.

Player: Accept.

Thank you! The notice said Sridi, Heintz, and Phyper are the people in charge. I guess you could ask any or all of them if I qualify.

If they ask, I'm really quite good at tailoring, cooking, and playing music...and I can use a dagger! I'm no warrior, but I think I can handle myself.

Anyway, have a safe trip. Hurry back!

Player: "See you soon."

Azphelumbra, Player. I've heard a lot about you.

I was hoping that you'd come here someday to help us out. I guess I don't have to worry about the Undead anymore, eh?

Player: "I'm here on someone's behalf."

Heltinjola? Of course, I remember her ridiculous letters. I threw them out.

A settler needs farming skills, fighting skills, things like that. I think she said she could use a dagger? Who can't? Every Asmodian child learns to use a dagger. It's worthless in a place like this.

Here's what you need to tell her--she needs to wake up and start thinking about marriage, not Brusthonin.

Player: "I'll tell her that."

You have a warm energy, Daeva. Perhaps you'd like to settle here? You'd make an excellent Guardian [%userclass] for Ervin.

Player: "Heltinjola sent me."

Who? Sorry, the name doesn't sound familiar. Look, I get hundreds of application letters a day. I've already contacted those with useful skills.

If this Heltinjola person hasn't received a reply, it means she doesn't qualify. Not everyone has what it takes.

You, on the other hand.... Are you sure you don't want to settle here? A Daeva would earn privileges the others don't get. Think about it?

Player: "I'll do that."

Greetings, Daeva. I thought I heard a stranger arrive. Are you here on settlement business? We've had a lot of interest lately.

Player: "This girl sent me...."

Heltinjola? Ah, the persistent one from Pandaemonium. I thought it was a prank, since she sent a letter every day. She was real?

Hmmm.... It's a pity. Persistence is a virtue, but aside from that she doesn't have any useful skills. A settler must be able to farm but she's never even seen a seed, much less sown one.

Please tell her to stop wasting paper on letters. The Elim will be cross with her.

Player: "I'll give her the news."

Oh, it's you! Have you been to Brusthonin?

Did you meet the settlement people? Tell me--did they get my letters? Am I qualified?

Please, I'm dying to know!

Player: "Sorry to say this..."

Oh. I... I didn't...

You know, part of me expected this. After all, I've been here my whole life. What do I know of the world?

I'm not going to blame my parents, though. They got me here, but it's up to me to get out. I don't know what Fate has in store, but I'm not giving up. Now that I know my weaknesses, I can work on them. I'll be a settler yet!