A recruit is claiming to have seen illusions of Asmodians in the Crucible Coliseum. He also brought me this broken insignia.

(Shows you the broken insignia.) The seal on this insignia is undeniably Asmodian. The insignia is scratched and the colours are partially bleached. It must have been used for a long time.

Illusions don't have such things. I'm certain that a real Asmodian has snuck into the Crucible Coliseum. But why?

This item radiates a power that stems from the time of Lady Siel, who has long since vanished.

You should show this item to Inggril, a Daeva of Time. Get going, Player.

(Frowns.) What's up?

If it's not important, please come back later.

Now... isn't the right time.
(Furrows his brow when he sees the insignia.)

In truth, the Asmodians you encountered in the Crucible Coliseum were none of my illusions. They are real Asmodians who came through the Rift that Space Master Vanktrist created.

That means the insignia is also real. The power of time that this insignia radiates, is...

Ah... I'm totally exhausted.

Take the item to Walzen. He'll give you the answers you seek.
Did Inggril mention Vanktrist? I don't know if I should praise you or chastise you for finding it out.

It's true that a guy named Vanktrist showed up at training in the academy. He caused problems in the Room of Illusion.

The Rift that opened in the academy connects Elysea, Asmodae and even Balaurea.

Kaisinel Academy was forced to act and established a base via which enemy positions can be attacked.
The Rift is both a curse and a blessing: on the one hand, enemies can enter through it, on the other hand it gives us access to Balaurea or Asmodae.

That's why we established the Crucible Coliseum at this location and sent many recruits there, not without a hidden motive.

It's a win-win situation: the recruits receive training that resembles real combat and at the same time they unknowingly help to control the Rift.

But that's a secret, Player.

Since you're here on behalf of the Lord, I'll ask you now to destroy this item and keep what you've found out from me to yourself.
We could use more recruits like you here.

People who independently search for answers instead of those who train with no thought. If someone else like you shows up, I'll entrust them with the secret of the Crucible - the same as you.

May Lord Kaisinel's blessing be with you, Player, secret-keeper.

I hope you'll use the Rift in future to beat back our foes.