You're late, Player. What took you so long?

I hope you're ready to get started. I've wasted enough time as it is.

Player: "How can I help, Ampeis?"

Right. It's this Elim, Forest Protector Noah. He's been pestering me for help of some kind. Now, normally I'd not shy away from extra work, but somehow I don't think the Elim deal in Kinah as we do.

I've tried ignoring him, but he's been so persistent.... Look, just go and speak with him, okay? Find out what he wants.

By Aion's Tower, if he comes near me one more time Namus's axe is going to have a new home. You understand?

Player: "I'll take care of it."

Ahhhhh...Ampeis must have...sent you...

Hear me out Human...I was hoping to avoid calling on your...assistance. This though...can't be helped....


Player: "What is it you need from us?"

Listen carefully, Human...do you hear my brethren's cries of...pain...with each passing breeze? My boughs ache with their anguish....

I speak of the forest...the living entity under which you...now stand.... Listen! The forest cries out in terror as the Dukaki...sever them from the living world....


Player: "What can I do?"

There are creatures...within this forest--the Sleeping Elders...and they alone can save us.... Now, though...they lie in slumber...unaware of the carnage and death...all around them....

You will need this--the Flute of Elim. It is the only way...to stir them from their slumber....

Hurry, I feel the forest's roots binding around mine. Hurry to the Sleeping Elders...and play the instrument...before them....

Player: "I'll return the moment I'm done."

Player.... The panicked voices of the trees...are beginning to quiet. The forest...thanks you....

But the Dukaki...still they attack in such numbers. The Elders do their best...but there are just so many....

Please, I must call...on you...again. They must be stopped....

Player: "I have seen their work. How can I help?"

The time for...battle is nigh, Player....

You must...go to the Deforested Area...and there you must defeat Dukaki Woodcutters and Dukaki Lumberjacks....

For the sake of the forest...and the Elim...please hurry....

Player: "I'll bring you their axes, Noah."

With every passing breath...my brothers fall....

Ahhhh...it's you...Player....

I pray...you were successful....

Player: "Look here."

Player...I thought...you understood....

If this crisis...worsens...it will threaten more than just the forest. The future of Poeta...lies in your hands....

Please...bring me...the axes you promised....

Player: "I won't let you down this time."

So much pain...caused by such...simple beasts....

You have the thanks of all the forest. You did something...remarkable today.

Listen...the wind...it carries your name, Player. No...it calls out.... Daminu has called...on you.

Player: "Daminu?"

The very same. The lord of the forest is calling your name...listen closely to the breeze....

Player...this is a great honor. His lordship has not spoken to a Human...in a great many years....

Do not keep Daminu waiting....

Player: "May the shadows never find you."

Greetings child...I am Lord Daminu, protector of all you see before you....

I have summoned you here so that...I may thank you on behalf...of the Daminu Forest. Noah has informed me of the hard work and...dedication you displayed in defending--wait...what trickery...is this?

There is...something.... Who are you?

Player: "My apologies, Lord Daminu. I have lost my memory."

Strange. Something unusual...resides within you...Player.

If you desire it, I can help you...recover parts of your past. But know that...you may see things...you do not wish to recall.... It is...your decision...young [%userclass].

If you wish my aid, you need only...lay your hand on me....


Player: "All right."

Interesting. Clearly, you are a being of great...significance to Elysea.

Perhaps...in the fullness of time...your memories will...return to you. Your destiny...and the fate of Elysea...these two branches...they are entwined together, though I do not yet know how....

Player, I must attend...to the forest now. We will meet again, though...I am certain.


Player: "I hope so, Lord Daminu."

You took care of the Elim I hope, Player?

There's no money in working with those creatures, but the villagers understandably want to maintain a level of harmony with the native species. We keep the Elim happy, that keeps the villagers happy, and that keeps us in pocket. Simple.

Do you have anything else to report?

Player: "Lord Daminu, he showed me my past."

Lord Daminu?! He never speaks to Humans, at least according to the villagers.

I wonder what it is those Elim see in you?

Right, well, there's no time now. If your memory comes back, it comes back--I wouldn't dwell on it if I were you. I'm sure you have work to do. Dismissed!