I see a great many Daevas come through here, but it's not often I have the honor of talking to one of your obvious power.

I would be most grateful if you'd allow me to use my meager talents to give your destiny a little nudge in the right direction.

Player: "Sounds like superstition to me."

A non-believer? Well, the fates continue to guide Atreia whether or not you believe in them.

There's no dignity in rigidly clinging to your views when just a simple little task could help me.

Help me to help you.

Player: Accept.

Excellent choice! You won't regret it. In fact, the task I will give you is something you were almost certainly planning to do already. It is simply this: survive the fourth stage of the Crucible Challenge.

At the end of that stage, a special--but totally worthless--little token will fall to the ground. Bring me that Crucible Mark, will you?

Player: "If I don't already have one."

Well done! Well done, indeed. I hope... no, I *know*... that you have the Mark I asked you for.

Player: "Right here."

Haha! Just my little joke. I knew you didn't have it. But now you have disappointed me. Hurry back with the Mark, before I have to leave town.

Player: "I will."

It really is a Sparkling Crucible Mark! That sparkle... that shine. I can't believe I finally have one.

Ah--ahem--all for your benefit of course. Thank you. No, in fact, you should be thanking me. You'll be seeing the results soon. But not me, for I have to leave imminently.