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According to the Black Spirit, the black stone its been seeking so far is like a shelter, a special stone that uses the "Specter" as the source of its magical power.
The "Specter"...
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However, if it had to stay for a longer period of time, the Specter prepares to seek out the black stone on its own. The Specter over-awake the creature's brain and amplify the bra...
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Before the Crow Merchant Guild came to the foggy isle, was this merely a deserted island boasting a beautiful view? One look at Anax at the wharf and you would suspect the island t...
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The origins of the Shadow Knights can be traced back to a secret group known as the 'Knights of Dawn,' now long gone and erased from the history books.
The Knights of Dawn original...
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Shinyhook Fingerling is what the Otters called the Granges D'or fish. The Otter call the dim morning light shining through the fog on Lake Flondor "Shinyhook." This fish has the sa...
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Dorio seems to have liked the Sea Palace food.
The palace must have amazing food for even an Otter to like it.
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In the Land of the Morning Light, food is often preserved in salt for the long winter. There are many different ways of making kimchi, but a common way is rubbing salt on cabbage, ...
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In the Land of the Morning Light, the floors of houses are elevated to allow for storage underneath, or for ventilation. This makes for a good hiding spot during children's games.
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It leads you into the depths of the cave. Below, the waters rush swiftly, ready to sweep you away if you fall, so cross with utmost caution.
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"Don't cry! You two are not the thieves.
It's foolish to seek out rewards without putting in any effort!
Those who harbor such thoughts are the real thieves!"
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Some days after the magnificent papal inauguration, the Pope was on a palanquin and noticed a beggar. The beggar didn't seem to care much about the Pope's presence.
The Pope asked...
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From commoners to the royal palace, the value considered beautiful since ancient times was to respect those above and show mercy to those below. Disrespecting the senior is an unfo...
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Mix clay with water, shape it, and bake it. Then you have a pot. One must be aware of the basics. - Jangho the Potter
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Be mindful when you feel you have become skilled. Think of the rice plants that bow their heads as they ripen. - Jangho the Potter
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It is best to minimize decoration or perfect symmetry. Let the natural beauty of the material speak for itself. - Jangho the Potter
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Sometimes referred to as the solar stone, the stone emits an intense and pure energy.
Can be used to unlock the full potential of a gear without the risk of any dark, corrosive sid...
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There is a place in the middle of Beombawi Valley where mud and broken trees are mashed together by a landslide. The tale goes that Wrestlekkebi created this mess while wrestling a...
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The most highly reputed noble family in Calpheon might be the Leights. Norma Leight runs the Northern Plantation and her sister Elina Leight runs a trade organization.
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A priest who thought highly of Atlasia hid the location of her other altars.
The priest burned Silver, which he believed must also be a valuable currency in the afterlife,
in hope...
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Crucio's second son Sergio was quite the ambitious character. During his father's sudden proposal, he had attempted to concoct a plan to win his father's favor, yet the crown had g...
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Am I imagining things...?
Princess! Seeing you grown brings peace to my heart.
I will take all these dagger-like, vengeful feelings, with me.
Princess, please live happily, and com...
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A Black Stone Crystal that can be transfused into the sockets of each equipment. But since it's so small, it can easily be destroyed.
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The Principals of Leverage
Inside Duvencrune's Statue foundation of a flint that had been stuck in the neck of the Statue of the Duvencrune was successful.
It was possible to appl...
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"Never one to shy away from hard work, Ondal was an inspiration to the other villagers. Armed with his bright smile and cheery demeanor, he quickly won their cooperation. "I can't ...
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At first, the Ahib did not have the basic sense nor felt the need for horticulture when they set foot on this land. Yet as time passed, the effects of horticulture came to light, a...
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Master probably saw us as the Heart of Civilization, not as humans... That's why he crafted a device that linked our hearts and minds... and I was clueless like a fool... - Syca
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The young boys of Drieghan are trained in the art of hunting from an early age.
However, their training doesn't necessarily result in them all becoming hunters. The boys must first...
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A meticulous ledger tracks every item that enters or leaves the camp.
Given the unpredictability of supplies, it's a testament to the quartermaster's continuous battle with resour...
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"The Queen and the Sea" is book that was once so forbidden it was dangerous to even mention its name.
Today Grána is said to no longer censor knowledge, but during the destructive...
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Neruda Shen believes that the Muzgar region still holds more Black Stone treasures and has commissioned explorations beyond the known mines.
Yet, the hunt has, thus far, proved fr...
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There's another reason I keep a close eye on the Aakshrad Mountains. Just think about it. The weapons and structures in the Yzrahid Highlands!
Can't you see an overwhelming obsess...
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Some mercenaries, eager to curry favor with Neruda Shen, have unearthed a particularly potent Black Stone. Its size and emanating energy suggest immense power.
Witnessing this, o...
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The people of the Land of the Morning Light do not approve of wastage. As a result, they seldom dispose of damaged pots and instead turn them into flower pots or decorative items. ...
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Ascending a waterfall against the current proves a formidable task. Still, countless beings undertake this daunting task, striving to transform into creatures of myth. What secret ...
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I always wondered why the uniforms of Hashashins near Zephyros Castle are full of holes. Most patch them without a word. Now, having been here myself, I know—the air is full of fly...
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The villagers, despite the threats they may face, come to the Tigerslayers Base to distribute supplies to show appreciation for the Tigerslayers who risk their lives to protect the...
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When the time comes, what once was deemed a dream,
when the moment draws nigh, true will shall gleam.
Through the darkened night, morning will rise,
the worries of the past will...
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Chiro and Toro believe the Papus and Otters to be the most unique and precious in the world. Below are some of the riddles they ask visitors to the Crow's Nest about them.
There a...
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The castle walls of Holbon are built to encase the rock. This ensures that even if the outer walls crumble, the rocks remain intact, making it a design specialized for defense.
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At the entrance of the town stands a jangseung. It is said to ward off evil spirits. As you pass by the town entrance, you can often see jangseungs with stern expressions.
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The Musical Spirit makes a unique sound, like that of a musical instrument.
It is capable of harmonizing its sound with other sounds. The Musical Spirits are not just capable of m...
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Citron Orchards don't throw away the citron leaves, but rather dry them and use them to brew tea. That's probably why you can see a bunch of leaves spread out on the roof.
Even th...
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Valencia is ruled by the Nesser house, with the sixth king Sahazad on the throne.
Currently the house of Nesser includes King Sahazad Nesser, Barhan Nesser the second prince, Manm...
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The royal palace of Valencia had been under construction for a long time after Valencia City settled down. The first architect's son witness its completion, and the magnitude and b...
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The barrack is completely collapsed. The tent is torn and the walls broken down. It appears to have been destroyed by a rock launched from a catapult.
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The Ruined Temple
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Deep within Mount Ahshi lies a sacred location known as Bonghwang's Nest. The remnants of the temple are scattered everywhere, with toppled columns and broken floors. It seems to h...
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Scholars at Byukgye Institute enjoy drinking and think of talking with reason and logic even when drunk important. They always bring their books, snacks, and drinks with them when ...
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A winter spirit that looks docile in its appearance perhaps due to the lack of Winter Tress around. In spite of the spirit's rather docile demeanor, Temujin, the prison warden, nev...
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The Einels were once the loyal subjects of Queen Amelia and her elite guards. But now, under the new queen's reign, the Einels are pariahs.
According to Ophelia Einel, Queen Broli...
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Despite their physical superiority, Giants have remained in Keplan all because of they lacked the need for territorial expansion. The discovery and mining of the Black Crystal, how...
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One day at dawn, Tantu disappeared with his followers. According to rumors, he had decided to settle down somewhere in Mediah, in a land of old where resplendent resonations prospe...
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Deciphering the ancient record brought changes to Tantu's own body. His relatively small body grew bigger than any other Giant, and he became wiser and stronger than ever, as if al...
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When Cartian's power grew too great to ignore, the witches of Hexe began to divide. Those who followed her and embraced the Black Spirit fell into ruin, leaving Marie, the leader o...
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A stone pagoda that was built bit by bit, as various scholars passed by it. It must be the work of a scholar with a desperate wish, making them carry the stones this far. It is bes...
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Standing here and gazing at the sea, you can feel the salty sea breeze against your face.
"The clear blue sea stretches endlessly, merging with the sky at the horizon in a dance o...
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The guiding flames stretch across all of Orbita. Follow their light and you will find your brothers. They will lead you safely to them. These flames illuminate our path and mark ou...
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The second Ati Danas found near Rock Post. There was a landslide while mining minerals, killing several people. This Ancient was discovered after that, and many archaeologists exca...
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The Second Crow's Exhibit - Durandal.
Armor of the last knight to reach the place of honor at the historic arena, Solare's Cup.
Prior to relations between Calpheon and Valencia go...
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The Acher Guard has a special group of secret inspectors among them, which is something that others who protect Kamasylvia are not aware of. These inspectors are sent to other grou...
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The Secret Guards that stopped Belmorn's threat hastily left for Mediah. According to a message they left prior to departing, an event of huge significance is brewing in Mediah.
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At the end of Patrigio's hallway, with its elaborate decorations, stood an equally fancy door opening to a shabby tunnel. The groaning of the battered wooden boards were drowned ou...
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The Secret of Bal
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In the Land of the Morning Light, there are straw-woven hanging screens for blocking sunlight called Bal. They are called Reed Bal or Bamboo Bal depending on the material they are ...
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In the Land of the Morning Light, the protruding parts of the roof are called the eaves. Eaves block sunlight to protect the wooden portions of the building and control the light t...
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Pots are a common storage vessel in the Land of the Morning Light, and are referred to by many names depending on the materials they are made out of. There are clay pots, straw pot...
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In the Land of the Morning Light, the wooden board with a writing that hangs above a gate or a rafter is called a signboard. The signboard of a building is considered its facade, a...
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The riddles of Cidel Maya, the Verti Seimancer, are those that cannot be solved by a random adventurer who happened to come upon the cave.
What did the ancient spirit Valtarra do ...
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Children who run about the Crow's Nest freely.
The Crow Merchant Guild refer to them as Angels and take very good care of them.
Patrigio especially cherishes all of them and the c...
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The Seventh Crow's Exhibit - Shudad.
Armor of the Shudad, a secret society of Shroud Knights of the royal house of Mediah.
7 members of the Shudad were active in Mediah as the Cre...
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A book that deals with the history of Nouver, a giant shadow appearing in Black Desert. It particularly describes in detail how to deal with Nouver and its weaknesses.
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Though Grána is a city bathed in radiant light, there exists a single place where sunlight never reaches. Beneath the royal palace, where crystal-clear waterfalls cascade and form ...
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Shaia was a girl from the Slum who went to work for a noble household as a maid. After a few months, however, she was found dead with a number of bruises on her body. She was beate...
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Baduk, often called Sudam, is viewed as a conversation expressed through hands. The 361 points on the board are said to encapsulate the mysteries of the universe. Among baduk maste...
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The first spot recommended by Luis Pollak is the serene spring not too far from Velia. Just watching the flowing waters helps you wash away your worries and clear your mind.
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The Sixth Crow's Exhibit - Doomsday.
Armor of Doomsday, the lion of the desert.
Like a mirage in the desert, Doomsday was said to appear whenever death overtook the sands to sheat...
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The slate fragments found in Aetherion are believed to have been left by the Ancients. When all the pieces were assembled, astonishingly, an image identical to the stone mural in t...
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The Small Garden
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This space was once intended for an artificial pond. However, fearing that wild animals would gather in great numbers to drink, it was transformed instead into a modest garden.
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Drawn by a faint melody while walking along the beach, I found myself moving toward the sound. Silvery, flowing hair and a dazzling presence... For a moment, I wondered if I was dr...
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Shasha Island is actually three small islands that are joined together underwater. Though the views are spectacular, it is a tough place for Fishers and sea ranchers. Although the ...
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The faded patterns on the white porcelain hints at it's age. Porcelain becomes more valuable over time, so it must be quite expensive. Around it, there are old books, yellow-glowin...
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The sparrow and the stork were friends. On the stork's birthday, the stork invited the sparrow to a feast at his home. The stork served a beef stew in a long-necked bottle, but the...
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On the day the Old Moon Guild found Oquilla's Eye, a revelation of an Otter spread to all the rest of the Otters.
"I have been following the movement of the stars closely year, an...
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Coming here at the behest of Rulupee, you can see a meandering of rivers and ridges all around you.
The panoramic view is perfect for capturing that feeling of excitement that com...
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I am currently investigating the lava. The stench of sulfur is overwhelming.
Even at this distance from Zephyros Castle, molten rock still flows unfrozen. Where is its true sourc...
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Demibeast Bashims have long been living in Valencia as barbarians. They're rather gentle and docile.
Then a warrior from a southern Dwarf kingdom changed the whole tribe.
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The warrior from a fallen Dwarf kingdom got along with the Bashims quickly. Bashims looked intrigued by armor and weapons the Dwarf had, and the Dwarf taught various combat skills ...
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Bashims kept enjoying fighting even after the Dwarf left. They naturally accepted the civilization as they started trying different weapons, and they started establishing their own...
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In a remote mountain village, there lived a man of great intellect. Renowned for his exquisite poetry, he was summoned by the king one day to compose a verse. With a trembling hear...
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At last, I arrived in Edania. The Hashashin patrols are fierce, but I made it safely into the Escar Mountains.
My sole objective is to obtain the hide of a rock elephant. Though sa...
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I reached the rock elephants' habitat, but the journey was brutal. The Hashashin pursued me relentlessly, and I was forced to fight them again and again. Now I stand alone, exhaust...
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This may be my final entry. The rock elephant I sought is gone. My ambition has dwindled to a single desperate goal: escape. But my prayers went unanswered. The Hashashin draw clos...
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Stairs layered upon more stairs—yet no walls, no railings, no visible means of support.
My theory is that the ancients built upon temporary frameworks of wood and straw, fastening...
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Vast sunken ruins, as big as a city, found near Tinberra Island. While the true identity of the ruins remains unknown, the altar and the pillars strongly suggest that it was a shri...
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When Shim Cheong jumped off the Ooldool Strait cliff in exchange for three hundred sacks of rice for her father, it was too late for Shim the Blind to stop her. He then asked you t...
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The story of the faceless hero Karlstein is part of tales of old that have been told to children and passed over generations.
The tales under the name Karlstein have been distorted...
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Kina from the Holy College is a notorious tomboy that gets her friend Chloe in trouble all the time. Usually Chloe just laughs at Kina's mischief, but this time was the last straw ...
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The Third Crow's Exhibit - Grotevant
Armor of Grotevant, executioner of the Cantusa Desert.
His name, age, and origins are all unknown. Escapees from Pila Ku Jail and Muiquun thie...
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Meet the new family.
I've been feeling a little lonely lately, but I found my mark. I had no idea I'd find someone like this in Balenos!
Red Nose, the only on remaining after ever...
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The Three Legendary Blacksmiths of Mediah are Barattan Lancer, Mevo Muranan and Dorin Morgrim.
Mevo Muranan was a pioneer in using black crystals in smithing. Barattan Lancer is a...
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The Three People
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The three of them have been friends since childhood. They came to the Snowstorm Guard Post as mercenaries together. While serving as mercenaries, two of them were drawn together an...
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The Abets hired Drieghanese soldiers because there was a shortage of military manpower to pioneer a gateway for trade. Serendians who heard about this occasionally come to trade he...
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