Player, I'm disappointed in how our efforts against the Black Claw Tribe have gone so far.

Azphel once cautioned his soldiers to strike at the enemy's root, not its branches. So far your efforts have pruned back many branches, but the tree itself--the Black Claw Tribe, if you're following me--remains as healthy as ever.

Are you ready to strike at the root for a change, [%userclass]?

Player: "These cannons aren't just decoration, sir."

Hah! My subordinates have failed to provide me with useful intelligence, but I've pieced together the Mau goal: open an Abyss Gate.

The first clue was the refined Odella they were stockpiling--Odella is useful for manipulating Aether and powering a gate-opening ritual.

The second clue was Zemurru. The Mau started to venerate Zemurru because he is buried near an ancient portal that could be redirected to the Abyss. They must be trying to bring the Balaur to Asmodae.

Player: "You're sure of this?"

Yes, I'm sure...not that you have any credibility to be second-guessing your superiors. You do have credibility when it comes to closing Abyss Gates, though--or so I'm told.

For better or for worse, you're the best soldier for this job

If you're ready, I'll teleport you to Zemurru's Grave near the Abyss Gate. It's inside a huge tree. It is imperative that you destroy the gate. Got it?

Player: "For Asmodae!"

Player, I'm disappointed in how our efforts against the Black Claw Tribe have gone so far.

Azphel once cautioned his soldiers to strike at the enemy's root, not its branches. So far your efforts have pruned back many branches, but the tree itself--the Black Claw Tribe, if you're following me--remains as healthy as ever.

Are you ready to strike at the root for a change, [%userclass]?

Player: "How?"

My subordinates have failed to provide me with useful intelligence, but I've pieced together the Mau goal: open an Abyss Gate.

The first clue was the refined Odella they were stockpiling--Odella is useful for manipulating Aether and powering a gate-opening ritual.

The second clue was Zemurru. The Mau started to venerate Zemurru because he is buried near an ancient portal that could be redirected to the Abyss. They must be trying to bring the Balaur to Asmodae.

Player: "You're sure of this?"

Yes, I'm sure...not that you have any credibility to be second-guessing your superiors. You do have credibility when it comes to closing Abyss Gates, though--or so I'm told.

For better or for worse, you're the best soldier for this job

If you're ready, I'll teleport you to Zemurru's Grave near the Abyss Gate. It's inside a huge tree. It is imperative that you destroy the gate. Got it?

Player: "For Asmodae!"

Azphelumbra, Player. I await a full report...of your success.

Did you destroy the gate? And did you confirm that the Balaur were behind it all?

Player: "I saw..."

Azphelumbra, Player. I await a full report...of your success.

Did you destroy the gate? And did you confirm that the Balaur were behind it all?

Player: "I saw..."

Beritra? You're sure? Oh, this is bad news for us all, Player.

Beritra has uncovered the secret to manipulating Ide. It is that same secret that powers your Bastion. If he were to find a way to fuse its power with the Abyss gates, it may be possible for him to bring large-scale forces into Atreia. Maybe even a Dredgion!

I will report all this to Kvasir in Pandaemonium. And take note, Meiyer...I expect all my soldiers to deliver results like Player just did.
The Balaur? You're sure? Oh, this is bad news for us all, Player.

If they were to find a way through the Abyss gates, it may be possible for them to bring large-scale forces into Atreia. Maybe even a Dredgion!

I will report all this to Kvasir in Pandaemonium. And take note, Meiyer...I expect all my soldiers to deliver results like Player just did.