Knight Class/Frogzard/Level 9

One of the Knight Class' optional tenth quests and Advanced Frogzard Knight Class Training's final quest, where you learn the final skill Harmonizing Strike with Cerin.

Dialogue
Cerin: You have performed all of your assignments so far most admirably. Yet this one is perhaps the most important of all.

Cerin: It's time to look into Rennd. Their order initiated the war with demonkind, and I fear there are things we haven't been told.

Cerin: This task will require a knight of formidable skill, so it is time you learned of the Harmonizing Strike!
 * I'm ready!
 * I need more time to think about this. - (Returns you to the Knight menu.)

If you chose the "I'm ready" option:

Cerin: Excellent! I hope you remembered to bring your Frogzard Knight armor. You won't be allowed to train in anything else.

You equip the temporary Frogzard Knight Armor and meet with Cerin on Deren's practice grounds.

Cerin: It is unfortunate that I must ask you to do this, but it is time to investigate Rennd itself.

Cerin: We know now that the war has been perpetuated by lies from Rennd and the treachery of Stormfallen's Crimson Legion.

Cerin: And Granemor has no interest in ceasing the bloodshed. It falls to Deren to be the last voice of reason, and to bring an end to this war.

Cerin: To do this, I need concrete evidence of the falsehoods fueling this war.

«You»: What can I do to prove something like that? It will take a great deal of evidence...

Cerin: And we know where to find it. Rennd's historical archives.

«You»: Why would Rennd keep accurate historical logs of the war? Wouldn't it make more sense to keep false records to perpetuate their lie?

Cerin: They wouldn't. But there is a way to prove that the records are falsified. Stormfallen has access to a spiritual entity called the Flame of Truth.

Cerin: It is a neutral creature that exists only to record Lorian history, and unlike the unreliability of human historians, it lacks the capability to distort the truth.

Cerin: I have sent a secret correspondence to Queen Tyranna, asking for her permission to access this powerful entity.

Cerin: If we can obtain copies of Rennd's historical archives and measure them against the truth-telling records of the Flame of Truth...

«You»: Then Rennd's treachery would be exposed. But Cerin....

Cerin: You are concerned about Tathlin.

«You»: I am. I don't know how much of this he is aware of, but he doesn't seem the sort to commit his men to death in a bloody war like this.

«You»: I'm not sure that General Herous is entirely satisfied with his situation either. They both seem like honorable men.

Cerin: That is a fair point. However, we must consider the greater good here. This war has claimed many lives. Ending this war will prevent countless more senseless deaths.

Cerin: The ends do not justify the means, «You».

«You»: You're right... alright, I'll do it.

Cerin: In order to give you the best chance of success, I will grant you a special magic spell.

Cerin: Our order has long believed in harmony with nature, and adapting to its changing conditions. It is why our techniques are designed to adapt to changing battle conditions.

Cerin: Our keystone technique is the ultimate representation of this: a blessing from the Elemental Lords that shifts the nature of our attacks to inflict a variety of powerful ailments!

Cerin: Fortunately, as it is a blessing, this power is fairly easy to grant to others, provided you have the authority to do so. And so, I shall recite the proclamation and grant you this power.

Cerin leans backwards, looking at the sky, as he prepares his recitation.

Cerin: Hear me, Elemental Lords! I can testify to the virtuous nature that lives within «You»'s heart!

Cerin: As a knight of Deren, their blade has served justice and their shield defended the innocent. Grant me your approval to bestow them with the honor of the knights of old!

The sky rapidly descends to darkness and clouds form above you.

Cerin: By the authority given to me by King Tralin of Deren and the Elemental Lords, I hereby grant you the blessing of the Harmonizing Strike!

''Lightning bolts rain down from the clouds onto and all around you. Shortly after, the sky clears and Cerin ends his recitation''.

Cerin: The blessing is granted. It will take you some time to wield its power fully, so I suggest you get practice with it while on assignment.

«You»: I shall. Thank you, Cerin. I will prove myself worthy of this blessing, and return with the evidence you need.

«Scene: Kingdom of Rennd»

Tathlin: Greetings, «You»! How goes your training with Cerin of Deren?

«You»: I have nearly completed advanced training. I wish we could spend time catching up, friend, but I have urgent business.

Tathlin: Of course.

You are presented with two choices.
 * Deren wishes to know more about the war's history. May I please see Rennd's historical archives?


 * Rennd's Archive
 * Can you convince Tathlin to grant you access?
 * Difficulty: 101
 * Stat Used: Charisma


 * «If you fail the roll...»


 * Tathlin: I am sorry, dear friend, but what you ask is impossible. The archives are our only logs of the war's events, and we are told not to grant access to anyone.
 * «You»: Then I have no choice but to insist, by the authority of King Tralin of Deren, that you grant me access to the archives as part of a criminal investigation into the war.


 * «Dialogue continues below, where you demand access.»


 * «If you succeed the roll...»


 * Tathlin: Well... I could get into quite a lot of trouble, but you are one that I trust with my life. I suppose it would be alright to let you in.


 * «Scene: Rennd's Archives. Tathlin accompanies you.»


 * «You»: Ah, this is the book I need....
 * Tathlin: Hold on now, friend, you didn't say you were going to borrow anything. I can't let you leave with our historical records.
 * «You»: Cerin only needs a copy of them, Tathlin. I'll bring them back the very moment that he's done.
 * Tathlin: All the same, «You», I am bound by the law. You cannot leave with it.
 * «You»: I must, Tathlin. If you cannot let me go....


 * 1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin
 * Full Heal


 * «Dialogue continues where you return to Deren below.»


 * Deren is conducting an investigation into the war, and we demand access to your archives!
 * Tathlin: ....what? This is a gross overstepping of King Tralin's authority! You can't just demand the right to access our secret archives!
 * «You»: I was afraid you'd say that, Tathlin. Unfortunately, I don't have time to explain myself. I'm going into those archives, like it or not.


 * 1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin
 * Full Heal


 * Tathlin kneels on the ground, defeated.


 * «You»: I will take the utmost care in handling your archives, Tathlin. I'm sorry.


 * «Scene: Rennd's Archives. A Pria Knight stands in your way.»


 * «You»: I wish I could have done this peacefully, but... I need those archives.
 * «You»: By order of King Tralin of Deren, I demand that you stand aside and grant me access.
 * Rennd Knight: Not a chance! I serve my king, not yours!
 * «You»: As you wish.


 * 2 BATTLES: Pria Knight
 * Full Heal


 * Rennd's Archive
 * Your fight with those guards was somewhat loud... have any other guards been alerted to your presence?
 * Difficulty: 61
 * Stat Used: Luck


 * «If you fail the roll, repeat 2 BATTLES as above, followed by the roll.»


 * «If you succeed the roll...»


 * «You»: Ah, this is the book I need....


 * Tathlin confronts you.


 * Tathlin: You can't do this, «You»!
 * «You»: Tathlin, please stand aside. I must return swiftly.
 * Tathlin: I cannot!
 * «You»: Then I am forced to make you.


 * 1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin
 * Full Heal


 * «Dialogue continues below, where you return to Deren.»

You return to Deren and meet with Cerin.

«You»: Sir, I have brought the archives. Unfortunately, Tathlin would not part with them willingly, and I was forced to fight him before I could make my escape.

Cerin: It is unfortunate, but I was afraid this day might come. The alliance of our three kingdoms has been slowly fracturing... perhaps this will be the wedge that finally splits it apart.

Cerin: Tyranna has received our message and is preparing some sort of special event. We will be able to finally reveal our hand there.

Cerin: Though I suspect that the events of the days to come shall only bring more suffering than ever before... I pray that I am wrong.

'''Congratulations! You are now a Level 10 Knight, and have learned a new skill as a result of your training!'''