This is serious. If the Shulacks have somehow obtained a supply of these stones, they could equip who knows how many Stigma!

With enough of them, they could outstrip the military might of the Humans or the Balaur!

Player: "We can't have that!"

Before I report this to Sanctum, we must learn how exactly Shulacks are using these Stigma.

If we're fortunate, they haven't yet unlocked the Stigma' full potential.

Are you with me, Player?

Player: Accept.

This won't be a surprise to the Black Cloud Traders. Didn't Koruchinerk tell you where to find a Drana Crystal aboard the Steel Rake? They know plenty about what the Shulacks are doing.

It's not a question of if Koruchinerk knows, but how much, and how much of that he's willing to tell you.

After all, we've a common enemy in the Shulacks.

Player: "I'll find out what I can."

What is it?

Whatever it is, Koruchinerk didn't do it. Probably.

Player: "Shulacks and Stigma. Speak."

Well, Koruchinerk may know a little something, but something always worth something, yes? Information perhaps worth Surkana?

Three kinds on Steel Rake, yes? Blue Surkana, Red Surkana, and Black Surkana. Three pirates carry it, yes? Engineer Lahulahu, Chief Gunner Koakoa, and Brass-Eye Grogget.

Koruchinerk wants to help--Black Cloud Traders can't afford more losses to Steel Rake pirates. But traders trade, yes?

Player: "This had better be worth it."

Daeva was gone a long time! Koruchinerk thought Daeva was captured by pirates.

Wouldn't be the first, nyerk....

Got Surkana?

Player: "Three kinds."

There is only one slight problem....

Koruchinerk thought brave Daeva was captured, so gave book explaining how Shulacks use Stigma to friend Kohrunerk. Too many eyes and ears around here, yes?

If you go to Black Cloud Island and show him this belt he'll give you the book. It's a long story.

Player: "If you say so."

Yes? Does Daeva have business with Kohrunerk?

Player: "Koruchinerk sent this...."

Oh, Daeva came for Shulack Stigma Manual. Fine. Take it. Give me stupid belt.

All this cloak and dagger business gives Kohrunerk a pain in his tail.

Player: "Hey, it wasn't my idea."

According to this...it might be possible to activate even more Stigma slots. Want to try it out again?