It's good to see you again, Player.

While you were away, we continued to pursue Kumbanda.

We learned taht he was hiding in Subterranea.

I dispatched Daonce, one of my best Daevas, to chase him. Kumbanda still managed to slip away.

The good news is that we discovered that Kumbanda was doing something there. With the aid of some Reian tribesmen, Daonce is investigating what he was up to.

It will give us a clue as to his future plans.

Player: "I see."

However, Daonce stopped reporting.

It's been several days now since we've heard from him. I can only assume he's in trouble.

I need you to find him. In his last report, he asked me to send reinforcements to a Reian named Ortiz. He might know where Daonce is.

Ortiz should be at the Underground City Observation Post.

Player: "Leave it to me."

Are you the reinforcement Brigade General Valetta sent us?

Why are you so late?

Daonce already left. He decided there was no time to wait for the reinforcements.

Player: "Which way did he go?"

He headed straight to Subterranea, with Anilmo and a small entourage, to investigate.

Anilmo found an important clue to what Kumbanda was up to there.

It's been several days now, and I doubt they'll be coming back. If they ran into Trueshot...

No time to delay. Please help me find Daonce and Anilmo.

If they went to Subterranea, Trueshot may have noticed them. Search the surrounding area.

Player: "Okay."

Ah, Player! How did it go?

(Looking around) You're back... alone. Was there any sign of Daonce or Anilmo?

Did you find Trueshot? I'm sure he's behind all this...

Player: "I found a blood-stained cloth."

Daonce is dead? How could that be!

(Looking at the cloth) This blood... is a code! A Reian code! We use this code to send messages when we're in danger.

The code here means brainwashing. Looks like Anilmo was taken to the Udas Temple.

Have you heard of the Dragonbound brainwashing process? Seeds ingrained with Beritra's Curse are planted in the bodies of the taken. They grow and spread, erasing memories, removing all reason, and in the end converting them into Dragonbounds.

Once it starts, the brainwashing process cannot be stopped. The only thing we can do for Anilmo now is to take his life.

I am sorry all your effort came to nothing. I'll think about what I can do. Please tell Brigade General Valetta the bad news.

Player: "I will."

Oh, Player! Did you meet with Ortiz?

What did he have to say about Daonce? Is he alright?

Player: "Unfortunately not."

Daonce is dead? I can't imagine how such a fate could have... he was not supposed to die here. Not like that...

...We cannot give up. We must find Kumbanda at all costs.

If this Anilmo knows Kumbanda's whereabouts, then we must rescue him. Beritra's Seeds brainwash people... Something similar has happened before.

I'm talking about Villaire of the Red Sky Legion. You know what happened to him, don't you?

If the Dragonbound are using Beritra's power for brainwashing, Villaire's case may hold the key to undoing it.

Player: "Here's what happened..."

It's not strong enough to contaminate all Brusthonin, but there's a brainwashing technique enough to control one man.

After learning what made Villaire betray us, Asmodians have done a lot of research. Although not conclusive, our research has been fruitful.

It has led us to this: the Scepter of Purification. If the seeds have not fully sprouted in the Reian, it might be possible to save them.

However, this Scepter is empowered by Lord Triniel, so I am not sure how it will affect a Reian tribesman who is distanced from Aether and tainted by Drana.

Perhaps you should speak with Ortiz before using the Scepter of Purification. He might have some insights.

Player: "Got it."

Did you relay the news to Brigade General Valetta?

While you were away, I searched for Anilmo only to find that he was taken to the Udas Temple.

In that case it must be almost done, he'll be brainwashed soon, if he hasn't been already.

Player: "Valetta said there is hope and gave us this Scepter."

This Scepter can nullify brainwashing? Let me see.

(Grasping the Scepter of Purification and handing it back) I don't feel anything, which means no ill effects on my kind. This is great! Thank you for giving us hope.

With this, perhaps you can indeed save not only Anilmo but also the other Reian brothers.

Inside a building of Subterranea stands Destroyed Gargoyle. It's a teleport statue that connects to the Udas Temple.

You can enter the temple through it. Inside, you will no doubt find Anilmo and the other Reian brothers in a place called the Rebirthing Chamber. Please save them with the power of the Scepter of Purification.

And if possible, get rid of Kura Stormgaze, who is in charge of the brainwashing.

Player: "Leave it to me."

(This is a ruined statue of just a torso.)

(Along the bottom of the statue, you see a Reian code similar to that on the blood-stained cloth.)

(This looks like the teleport statue that Ortiz said leads to the Udas Temple.)

Player: Teleport to the Udas Temple.

Have you come to help Daonce find the Balaur Kumbanda?

I am sorry that I couldn't protect him, but I managed to keep his report safe.

This is the report.

Now if you'll excuse me, I want to leave with my kin.

Thank you for rescuing us from Beritra's Curse.

Player: "You're welcome."

You're finally here, Player. I've been waiting for you.

My brethren have come back, as well.

Thank you for saving Anilmo and the others.

For those of us who live in Balaurea, a place filled with danger, our brothers are the only ones we can trust with our lives. I am glad to see Anilmo and my brethren alive.

Ah, Anilmo mentioned a report. Did you get it?

Player: (Nod.)

Anilmo said that Kumbanda planned a ritual to revive a dead dragon in the ruins below Subterranea.

I suppose he is going to use the power from the Artifact of Fate in the ritual.

The report Anilmo gave you can tell you more. Maybe you should discuss the report with Brigade General Valetta.

And... could you maybe leave that Scepter here? Let me use it to save my brainwashed brothers.

Player: "Of course."

I'm glad that the Scepter of Purification was useful.

This Reian, Anilmo, kept this report even after being brainwashed? Impressive.

Let's see... You say it details what Kumbanda has done so far? I will read it thoroughly and decide what to do.

Well done, Player.