Something about you reminds me of the ancients, Daeva.

I welcome your visit. The Dragon Worshippers are becoming bolder by the day. They are abducting Reian tribespeople in broad daylight now, with no fear of repercussions.

One of our people made it out of that temple alive, but what he saw has left him near madness.

Player: "What did he see?"

Titus speaks of enormous weapons, of gigantic men who cause earthquakes when they walk, of statues that reveal hidden secrets.

Perhaps he was imagining one of the Jotun—our ancient protectors, the ones that kept us safe when Tiamat cursed Inggison all those centuries ago. If only he were telling the truth...but that race is long gone, and he was hallucinating because of the terror of what he endured.

Nevertheless, you should speak with him. Maybe something in his ramblings will be helpful to you.

Player: "I will go find him right now."

You're out here alone? You're either incredibly brave or incredibly foolish to risk becoming such an easy target for the the Balaur followers.

...I'm not trying to scare you. I...was taken myself. So I know.

As they dragged me off to the Udas Temple, I was certain that I would be brainwashed into joining their numbers.

Player: "But you escaped?"

They took me to a dark chamber...they stood in a circle and raised their arms high in some sort of ritual. Chanting soon filled the air..."Rudra! Rudra! RUDRA!"....

They hadn't bound my hands or feet, so I ran while they were focused on whatever darkness they served. But the inside of that temple was like a maze and I was soon hopelessly lost.

Everything about that place was mad. I even pulled a sword out of a Drakan Stone Statue so that I could defend myself if needed, and that opened a passage to some hidden chamber!

Player: "A sword?"

I know, it sounds insane, but I swear it was real. I found myself in something that looked like a library, with creatures I've never seen before all surrounding an enormous statue. It was the strangest thing I've ever seen.

Oh, and even though everything in that room was old, there was a new leather bag in one corner. I didn't open it, but it certainly didn't look like it belonged there.

I left the sword behind, so you'll need to find it yourself if you decide to investigate...please, go and you'll see that everything I say is true. I'm so tired of people thinking I'm mad.

Player: "I will, I promise."

(This statue shows a Drakan warrior in exquisite detail.)

(Its hand seems to be missing something.)

(This must be the statue Titus referred to.)

Player: (Put the greatsword into the statue's hands.)

(This kind of bag is commonly used by travelers. There is a thick book inside.)

(Its pages seem well-read and worn. This is clearly research about the Udas Temple.)

Player: (Take the journal for further study.)

You have no idea how glad I am to hear you say that.

Surely others will believe me now. Please, find Honeus and Sueros and tell them what you saw.