I'm hesitant to ask you.... I have a mission that needs doing, Player, but even you will find it difficult to undertake alone.

Do you have allies you could call on? If you do, I would send you into Subterranea.

Player: "I can muster a group."

Many people think the inhabitants of Subterranea have always worshipped the Balaur, but that isn't true. Mostly, they're brainwashed Reian tribesmen.

Even now, there are disappearances among the surviving Reians. Without a doubt, they can be found in Subterranea.

There isn't much to be done for them now, I'm afraid, except to kill them. But perhaps with some research, we might be able to find a cure for what ails them.

Player: "I'm listening."


These brainwashed souls carry around parchments smeared with Balaur blood, as if it's some sort of holy relic.

I don't know if it's related to their brainwashing or not, but it's certainly important. It may even be related to the powers some of them wield.

If you can bring me 50 Fanatic's Parchments from Subterranea, along with a Disposable Aether Refining Device to confirm their power, I will have a Mithril coin for you.

Player: Accept.

I knew you would accept without hesitation, Player. But please remember, you must never venture into Subterranea alone. Take allies with you, or perish.

Player: "I shall return."

Back in my homeland, there was a rumor that Balaur blood is blue. Of course, since arriving in Gelkmaros, I've seen plenty of evidence to the contrary.

For example, the Fanatic's Parchments I asked you to retrieve, along with a Disposable Aether Refining Device. Did you bring them?

Player: "Here is what I have."

I'm sorry, but I can't give you a Mithril coin for...this. Is this a joke?

I need you to bring me 50 Fanatic's Parchments and a Disposable Aether Refining Device. Only then will you get your coin.

Player: "I'll give it another try."

Excellent work. You and your allies are to be commended. Here is the Mithril coin I promised.

When we discover the truth about these blood-stained parchments, I will make sure to inform you as well, Player. Please stop back if you'd like to recover some more. The more we have, the faster the research will go.