There is no need to waste any more time. We know whhere Beritra is going, and that is all we need.

We must pursue Beritra's trail and stop Tiamat's secret treasure from falling into his hands.

Player: "You make it sound so simple."

Fortunately, one of our investigators on the trail has sent us some good news.

Apparently, Beritra's troops are building an Invasion Corridor that takes you right to where Beritra is headed. If we can seize that, we're set.

Meet with Investigator Noep, and do your best to assist her with tracking Beritra.

Player: "Noep. I mean, Yep, I'll see Noep."

Did Beritra... I mean, Captain Brunte send you?

I assume you've been briefed on the situation? The Beritra army is building an Invasion Corridor that takes you directly to where Tiamat's secret treasure is. I do mean directly.

We certainly can't let them build a device that will make it easier for them move around, but if we seize it from them, it will help us get closer... to Beritra, won't it?

Player: "That seems logical."

I have information that the Invasion Corridor is nearing completion not very far from here. Let's bide our time and take the corridor when we can.

Look for the Beritra Invasion Corridor at Perennial Mosswood. Then we pursue Beritra!

Player: "Simple enough."

Invasion Corridor... We must... yes, we will use the Invasion Corridor...

We need to stay on Beritra's heels... If we use the Beritra army's Invasion Corridor... we can get closer to Beritra...

No, Noep, that's a trap... We won't get closer to Beritra... What are you saying?

Player: "Um, Noep...?"

We must defeat Lord Beritra... Lord Beritra... No, Beritra...!

Ah... Beritra! Oh...! My head... My head hurts...!


Player: "Noep! What's wrong?"

Beritra...

Player: "Noep! Snap out of it!"

(Something has fallen out of her mouth.)

(It is an ominous looking seed, with black smoke seeping from it.)

Player: "I better show this seed to Brunte."

Noep was being controlled...?

How terrifying... It seems when this seed enters someone's body, it clouds their mind and places them under Beritra's domination. I wonder why he went to all that trouble.

My guess is that Beritra needs more time before he can get his hands on Tiamat's treasure. Otherwise, why would he bother with a non-lethal attack? We can't give him any more time. Pursue Beritra at once, but beware of his evil traps.