Welcome. I am Merhen.

Hogidin and I are in charge of occupation strategies here in Gelkmaros.

Player%, I've called you in for a brief lesson.

Don't worry. We just want to give you some personal insights on the situation here in Gelkmaros so that you can adapt more quickly.

I'd like to start right now, if you're ready.

Player: "I'm listening."

Do you understand the situation we're in?

Yes, I know what you think. When Lord Marchutan and his Agents came to this land, we all thought we'd march to Tiamaranta in no time.

Without the Empyrean Lord's protection, however, we couldn't have made even this much progress. Aether is so scarce in Gelkmaros that Daevas cannot employ their powers as they do inside the Aetheric Field.

I've kept you too long. We will need your help in the future, Player.

That's all I wanted to say. Go see Hogidin for more insight.

Player: (End dialog.)

You already spoke with Merhen, I guess.

Nice to meet you. I am Hogidin. Merhen and I are in charge of occupation strategies here in Gelkmaros.

What I'm going to tell you is top secret. If the Elyos find out, the fortress itself will be in danger. It must be kept between us.

All right, then, I'll start. Don't speak until I'm finished.

If you have any questions, ask me when I'm done.

Player: "Understood."

Now you understand why it's top secret.

If the Elyos learn of this place, all is lost. No one must know of the Silentera Canyon. No one must know how to open its entrance. Am I clear?

Player: "Absolutely."

Even if you have questions later, feel free to come back. I'll explain it as many times as you need.

If you want to know the progress of the war in Gelkmaros, go to see Merhen.

Since Agent Richelle gave us special instructions about you, Player, she will tell you everything you want to know.