I'm very concerned, Player. Beluslan isn't the only place the Balaur have invaded. I've heard that they've also infiltrated Elysea, in Heiron specifically.

It seems they've opened an Abyssal Gate that links their Indratu fortress with Elysea. Our observatory is already destroyed...if the Balaur manage to open the gate there, they could open it here too. Our people will be in grave danger.

Player: "What must be done?"

We must send someone to Indratu Fortress to investigate. The journey will be difficult, however. The Abyssal Gate leading to Heiron was made by the Balaur. If a Daeva uses it, it will cause intolerable levels of pain.

There is a way around it, thankfully. The Balaur use magic to offset the pain. If you kill an Indratu Worldbender and obtain a Bead of Magical Power along with a Fighter's Skin from an Indratu Protector, I can extract the energy from the items and imbue it into your armor instead.

Would you undertake this quest, Player? We need someone of your caliber to make this mission successful.

Player: Accept.

Go to the Nute Warrens in Elysea. The rift in the Bakarma Barracks will take you directly there. The Balaur who guards the place is an Indratu Worldbender. Defeat him and take his Bead of Magical Power.

If you then kill the Indratu Protector, you'll be able to gather a Fighter's Skin as well. I wish I could claim this would be easy, but it won't be. Choose your companions with care, and come back safely.

Player: "For Asmodae."

I'm afraid to ask how your journey went, Player. So much rests on our actions here. I lost the battle to save the Observatory...I don't like to think what might happen if we lose this one too. We must wipe out the Balaur.

Were you able to get the Bead of Magical Power and the Fighter's Skin so I can complete the ritual?

Player: "Here they are."

Why are you here? Haven't you gone to Elysea yet?

Remember, you need to use the rift that appears in the Bakarma Barracks in order to get to Heiron. Go and get the Bead of Magical Power and the Fighter's Skin and bring them back to me.

Player: "The task is mine."

You made it! Not that I doubted you would, but still...it's the first glimmer of hope I've felt in some time.

Wait a moment...I'll extract the energy and embed it into your armor so you can survive the Abyssal Gate.

Aaaaand.....it's done. The gate is in the Nute Warrens in Elysea. Go find it, and Aion watch over you in your quest.