Player, your progress has been truly amazing, but clearly you've had a bit of help on your journey thus far. You'll need more for the trials ahead.

It isn't enough to arm yourself for the trial ahead, you must also protect yourself.

To do that, you'll be revisiting some old friends.


In order to successfully complete the mission in Karamatis, you’ll need a Powerful Protective Aura. Meet up with everyone who’s helped you develop so far. That will help you on your way.

Go and see Daminu first, and have him bless you. After that, you can pay a visit to Lodas and Arbolu too.

And you should also meet with the Aetheric Field Protectors, they know all there is to know about aether energy.

Fill this orb with their blessing. Their blessing will accompany you through thick and thin.

It will be a long journey but you won’t regret it. You can use this opportunity to prove how much progress you’ve made, and show your gratitude.
Daeva!

Your days here...long since gone.... I thought your...seed had been scattered with the winds, but...here you are. Your company...warms me.

But why...have you returned?


My blessing?

Then it was you... who was chosen? The air carries...chills and fear in the night blossom. Something is wrong, but...knowing that you are the one to remedy our fears...steadies my nerve.

My blessing is given. Guard yourself...with its strength.


Ah...the little water-bearer...returns.

I owe you a great debt, Daeva. It is...thanks to you that I am still the...Forest Lord....


Your path...is known to me, Daeva. You face something dark and forbidding, something many...most, would falter at. Most...but not you.

You have my blessing...as you have always had my blessing. Thus shall it be...with all Elim....

May the great strength...of the woods...protect you.


Long time no see, Daeva.

Do you have business with Arbolu?

I'll send your message on to the great being, assuming it isn't unsavoury.
Lord Arbolu grants your request. He still remembers you prevented the corruption of brother Elim.

Show your humility, kneel down. Arbolu will lend his strength to yours.




Ah, I remember you! You stopped the Lepharists from blowing up the Verteron Observatory. You always were a Daeva on a mission.

So, what brings you here today?




I see you're carrying a vessel for such power. Your task ahead must be dark indeed.

May the blessing of the Five Seraphim Lords and Aether energy fill Player's journey.

It is done. I hope this power will ease your burden.




Look who it is! I guess the Seraphim Lords have woven our fates close together. You've risen high indeed, Player.

Perhaps my own advancement has been stunted because of my duties... ah, well. I have my place.

Surely you didn't come just to visit. What brings you today?




You're preparing for a very difficult mission. What little I can do, I will!

Great Lord Aion, blessed Seraphim Lords...take this gift of my Aether and bless it for Player.

I have finished, Player. I only hope it is enough.




Welcome, Player. I didn't have the chance to properly thank you for your assistance here.

Thanks to you, Theobomos is a different realm today...even if it's not readily apparent.

May I ask why you have returned?




I will do what little I can, Player and I'm grateful for the chance to repay your kindness.

Your face wears a fierce mask of determination. I hope your foes will fall before you.

Here. I've added my Aetheric power to the not-inconsiderable amount you've already gathered.




That's the trouble with these blasted Balaur...you just can't take time to do proper greetings.

Don't take it personally, Player. Were my dear ol' Mum to stroll into town, I'd still wave her on and tell her to arm herself.

Now...what brings you here?


That's not difficult. I'll do it right now.

I can see you're facing a grim task. I applaud your dedication--your willingness to see this through to the end.

Player, I pray that Aion keeps your heart as strong and noble as it is.




Welcome, Player. You look like something a Balaur spat out!

Perhaps here, in the Lyceum, you may be restored and sustained.


Of course. Merciful Ariel will always provide...Except that one time at the peace summit...but that wasn't her fault!

Let me see that marble. Reminds me of my childhood! Talk about a long time ago....

Ah! That should do it. There's quite a bit of Aether in there, Player. You must be walking into the jaws of Death.


Good! It's not just enough to be courageous--you have to believe in your cause more than your opponent believes in theirs.

The many people you've encountered in your travels have given you just a small piece of themselves, as you've given of yourself.

Now you will see how such small contributions can move worlds!