Though the path of Empyrean Lord Marchutan is a rewarding one, it is certainly not easy. The demands are great, the price high, and it can be difficult for even a Daeva to achieve the physical prowess needed to serve and protect the Asmodians.

But there is still hope. We of the Marchutan's Iron Mace use specialized gear to enhance our abilities and grant us greater resources in battle.

If you are interested in acquiring such gear, speak with Fachmann.

Player: Accept

Members of the Marchutan's Iron Mace use a special type of equipment, known as Daevanion gear.

Daevanion gear is crafted specifically for each individual Daeva, and is then bound to the wearer's essence. This is different from a Soul Binding ritual, though no less powerful. The item itself is infused with the power of its user. This, combined with the enchantments placed on the item, allows the Daeva to unlock greater potential in battle.

Depending on how much of the Daeva's essence is used, the armor or weapon may sometimes be destroyed when the Daeva it was bound to dies.... Like the weapon that belonged to Agent Aimah..

Player: "I see...."

When I say "essence", I am referring to the energy that makes you a Daeva. Aion's power, and the ferocity with which you use that power. The battles you've fought in Aion's name, whether you've won or lost. Your oneness with the Aether. All the things that are a part of who you are.

First, the item is crafted with the Daeva in mind. Then, we perform a ritual to infuse the item with the Daeva's essence. In this case, the ritual will be carried out by Agent Skuldun.

Now, then... If you're interested, should we start gathering the materials we need?

Player: "Sounds good. I'm on it."

Hmm. Speed is always important on the battlefield--shall we begin by crafting you some Daevanion shoes?

The materials you need to get are a Marchutan's Pattern of Perception, a Marchutan's Pattern of Mobility, and an Marchutan's Pattern of Endurance.

Ask Hikait about how you can obtain those patterns. He will explain it to you in detail.

Player: "Right."

If you recall, you need three types of patterns to craft a Daevanion item.

They are the Marchutan's Pattern of Perception, the Marchutan's Pattern of Mobility, and the Marchutan's Pattern of Endurance.

Do you have them?

Player: "I do."

You got these from Hikait, I presume?

Let's see... Perception, Mobility, and Endurance. Everything we need is here.

I see you understand how important this is, Daeva. I am pleased.

Player: "Thank you."

To tell you the truth, these patterns don't have any special powers... I just think they make such beautiful clothing....

Hah. I kid! These designs will help guide you safely along the right path. You really thought I'd make you do all that for nothing?

Now, just give me a moment with these....

Player: "Right..."

(Fachmann is deftly engraving the three patterns on the shoes.)

(A golden light glows brightly along the flowing lines, slowly fading back into the material.)

Player: "I guess you're right about it being pretty, at least."

All done! Here are your basic Daevanion shoes.

Take them to Agent Skuldun for the Daevanion ritual.

The divine energy that has accumulated in your body and mind throughout your life as a Daeva will become one with the Daevanion shoes. When the ritual ends, you will have a pair of finely-crafted footwear that will last you all your life, Player.

Player: "Thank you. Walk in Azphel's shadow."

(Skuldun closes his eyes and and raises his hands.)

(With a flare of heat, glowing tendrils of light move outward from your body, reaching towards Skuldun.)

(Guided by Skuldun, the mass of energy floats over and into the Daevanion shoes.)

May you always overcome!