It's great to meet an Asmodian here.

You must have outstanding abilities if you got here alone. Is that a [%mainslotitem] you have there?

The rumours are true: it really is a masterpiece. If you are able to use such a masterpiece, then you must have truly extraordinary abilities. May I ask you for something?

I left the fortress to speak to the Reians. Their situation is worse than I thought.

And the Dragonbound are a bigger union than we suspected. Before I came here, I thought it was just a handful of madmen.

I requested support from the fortress, but they have too few men themselves. Would you help us, Player? You would be a great help to us.
You must have seen Manticores on your way here. They have been sent out by the Dragonbound acolytes to track down Reians.

Normally, Manticores are extremely wild and difficult to tame, but upon closer inspection I saw shackles on their legs.

These are certainly no ordinary shackles. I think they contain some kind of device that tames the Manticores.

So, please could you obtain one of those shackles for me? If we analyse it, we will hopefully find a countermeasure.

Most Manticores are in Subterranea. Kill [plur]Tamed Manticore there and bring me a Manticore's Shackle.
(Folds up a letter.) Welcome.

Ah, this letter came from the fortress. It says they can't spare any support right now.

Did you carry out the task? Did you bring me a Manticore's Shackle?
Hm, I can't see any differences to the other shackles... Ah, there's a seal on the inside. It must have a specific purpose.

I'm afraid I can't say what it's about. We should take it to the fortress and seek advice.
Thank you.

Once I have uncovered the secret of these shackles, I will tell you about it, Player.