I've always been fascinated by magic. That's why I have the job I have today. But I want to do more than just interact with spellcasters.

I want to research spells, create them, even learn to use the enemy's own powers against them. That would be beautiful irony, don't you think?

So I've been learning as much about monster skills and spells as I can. I recently heard about a fascinating figure: Commander Bakarma.

Player: "'Fascinating' isn't the word I'd use...."

Oh, I know, I know. It's just that...I heard he can not only stun multiple foes at once, he can turn them into qooqoos!

Imagine! A huge Drakan like that, changing Daevas into qooqoos! If I knew how he did it, I could prevent it, perhaps even emulate it!

But I'll need a personal account, maybe some residual energy, to do it. I can't leave here, so if you could face and defeat Commander Bakarma, I'd reward you greatly.

Player: Accept.

Wonderful! This is so exciting! No, you don't have to do anything special; just go to Draupnir Cave and fight Commander Bakarma.

He should use his qooqoo spell during the battle. Even if he doesn't, I should be able to examine the energies left behind from the attacks he does use.

I'll prepare both my research materials and your reward for when you return. In the name of magic!

Player: "Uh...in the name of magic...?"

Imagine this: you're facing down a legion of Balaur. The Sorcerer behind you chants a spell in Balic. All of a sudden...all your foes are qooqoos!

That's my ultimate goal: to learn about the core, the specific weave, of magic, so I can use them to better ends.

So did Bakarma use the skill? Were you one of those affected? What did it feel like?

Player: "It's like this..."

Marvelous! Between your description, and the residual energies I'm now drawing from you, I think I can make some great progress!

I have to say, though: this spell betrays a sense of humor I didn't know the Drakan even had. Strange foes, they are....

Anyway, please accept this. It's the least gratitude I can show for someone who's helped me so much.