Arieluma, Daeva. I have always admired the fortitude of the Reian Tribe. After the Cataclysm, they settled in Balaurea, of all places!

As one would expect, there aren't many of them left, now. And it's only through the blessed protection of an Elim named Dalia that they've managed to live this long.

Unfortunately, the Balaur have seized the great Elim. It appears that the Reian Tribe will fall into darkness without our intervention. You must venture to Esoterrace and speak with Nepion. Perhaps you can shine light on the situation.

Player: Accept

Who are you? You don't look like a soldier...

But I'm not one to turn away help. Welcome to Esoterrace, friend. Home... well, former home of the Reian Tribe. You see, this blasted Balaur named Surama has taken over, and turned our fair home into a Drana farm. As if they don't have enough of those!

We retaliated and attacked the Balaur from the back, the side, every way we could think of! It was no use. Every plan went scaly.

But the worst part is they took our sacred Elim, Dalia. I can show you more with this Image Marble, if you'd like.

Player: "Let's see."

Here's Narayana Canyon. Follow the path up, and you'll be at the blasted Esoterrace Drana farm. It's big. It's ugly. It's deadly.

You'll find our dear Dalia there. They've twisted her and are using her to collect Drana that all goes into the Production Lab nearby.

I'm afraid that's all I can tell you, warrior. Sadly, none of our scouts have lived long enough to get any closer.

Player: "I see."

We've dealt with our share of Balaur warriors before. You can't live here and not expect that. However, I must warn you...

Surama isn't your average Balaur. We've heard screams from the Drana farm, tortured and haunting screams. Elyos and Balaur alike go in... but they don't come out. Surama claims he's a scientist, but I think he just likes to torture whatever or whoever he can snare in his scaly claws.

You must venture to Narayana Canyon and release Dalia from the clutches of the Balaur. Then, destroy all the Balaur in the lab. They deserve it, I assure you.

My friends up the road will lead you to the Narayana Canyon. From there, the day is yours. Walk in the Light!

Player: "Faith and arms!

Surama and his sick experiments have haunted us for too long. I cannot wait a moment longer for this darkness to leave our lives.

Please, clear the lab of all the Balaur. Liberate anything useful and destroy the rest. I never want to think about this abomination again.

Player: "I'm way ahead of you. I found this."

This is... Balaur flesh? It can't be. It's too twisted, even for them. It's as hard as a stone.

It appears Surama has found a way to enhance his soldiers. This does not bode well, Daeva.

Player: "Indeed."

I see... So the Balaur didn't seize Esoterrace simply for the Drana, but they were also secretly conducting experiments on other Balaur?

Darkness take them! I'll spread the word. We must stop these abominations before it's too late!