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It gnaws at my mind, little by little. The words that once sounded so sweet now seek only to claim my body. Even now, part of me wants to surrender, to stop feeling this pain. Just...
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The earth trembled with a deafening roar. A blinding light split the ground, and the land itself began to shift. I took cover immediately, to avoid being discovered by the Valkyrie...
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I can barely remember my family. Where I was born. Where I grew up. Those memories have faded. The only thing that remains clear... is a song someone once sang to me. It is the las...
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While investigating this coastline, my legs began to ache, so I sat upon a rock. Suddenly, the rock split open, and a Coral Stoneback Crab leapt out, chasing me. Anyone would have ...
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"At once, you can see the breathtaking coast. Lavender hues, coral formations, an overwhelming beauty. But beware. Beyond this point lies the mermaid's curse. Those who continue fo...
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The Hashashins who have been here all warn of the lava and the extreme heat. There's a warning here that reads, "Other unobserved dangers are also expected here, so proceed with ca...
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To build muscles capable of handling the crescent blade, musas regularly eat gukbap filled with pork and thick broth.
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A Horrible Event
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#5867
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Chief Durgeff of Duvencrune is a living legend to the Drieghanese.
However, it is a big mistake to assume that everyone in the world knows about her great reputation and achievemen...
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Rulupee was staying in Hwasun Valley, and she remarked that gazing at the valley's breathtaking view, adorned with blooming maehwa flowers, felt like soaking in a hot tub filled wi...
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A Humble Wish
Knowledge
#14916
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They say the hopes of many gather at this lake, swirling into a blue vortex. These days, my prayers to Aal are humble, just asking for no mistakes during my missions. Even so, I ha...
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Rulupee said that although we didn't reach the Aakshrad Mountains, simply arriving at this place achieved the purpose of the journey.
Velandir in snow, facing the Aakshrad Mountai...
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Everyone makes mistakes...including a junior officer who has been assigned to the trade port in Nampo. He checked that the item list of a ship that just docked is fake, but only fo...
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Drieghan is located high up in the mountains. Because of this, the region has low average temperatures and receives plenty of sunshine. These climate conditions are highly suitable...
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Please listen to me carefully and give courage to the lord, your father. A golden tide is coming from the Great Ocean.
Soon the Old Moon Guild's carracks will split the waves. If ...
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Bubba! You didn't make a grave for me, did you? I couldn't meet papa... but I am well. Well beyond the Mountain of Eternal Winter! Huha, huha! Sorry I couldn't send this letter soo...
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Winter wasn't too scary after all. When the fierce winter winds blow, you just need a good deep sleep. I thought of going back to the highlands... but I came here instead, curious ...
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This letter obtained from a Khuruto contains the last words of a dead soldier.
His expression of longing to see his mother has touched the heart of everyone in the base.
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A Long Rest
Knowledge
#13608
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Is that so...? The princess is safe... What a relief.
Not being able to see her off on her final journey left me with regret,
showing the unworthy side of myself, as a warrior...
I...
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The Crow's Nest, founded by Patrigio, follows the Valencian style very closely.
Some say Patrigio is originally Valencian, and after failing to expand his influence in Valencia an...
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An uncommon item called a Rare Chest according to Crow Merchant Guild member Ramlo, of the Abun Outpost. It contains a legendary power that can shake a state's economy, and it is u...
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These are dishes cooked by Sanshar, the Prismatic Wildflower Inn Owner, for the refugees. They're not particularly delicious, but it reminds the refugees of home and they cry witho...
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A Moment to Rest
Knowledge
#14918
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For a mapmaker, this spot is essential. The point where the realm of the Valkyrie meets the two mountain ranges. It has been ages since I first came here to begin mapping the regio...
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A mysterious bottle.
There is a mysterious bottle with a swirling blue light inside sitting on the corner of the stable.
Some say that it's a medicine that the priest left there an...
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A figure clad in blackened armor, summoned by the Shadow Knights. It radiates an eerie energy. At first, it appeared to be their ally. But without warning, it struck down the pries...
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A Necklace
Knowledge
#14811
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A necklace woven from both shells and human trinkets lies upon the ground.
It appears to have been crafted by combining shells with an item once given by a human, back when Rusalk...
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A New City Rises
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#13115
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After receiving a message from Rulupee, we met again at the construction site of Asparkan, a city rising like a fortress from the ground.
Rulupee said that we were the audience at...
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There are several strong prisons which looks as if it's impossible to open.
Most of the prisons did not have anything floor covering. However, there was one prison with a floor cov...
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Displayed within the Olvia Academy's main hall, this set of Bern armor was generously donated by a retired adventurer who journeyed across many lands, wishing to encourage those wh...
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A rock shaped like a bridge lies here, with two trees standing in stark contrast—one thriving with lush green leaves, the other withered and bare. It seems the withered tree didn't...
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A large-flowered bracken usually inhabits a cave and has a large sporangium, compared to that of other pteridophyta. It even looks like a flower bud. Some mistake the large-flowere...
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After the death of Hwisa, Tamer made this altar to commemorate the master who took her under his wing. People say that unidentified legendary beast can sometimes be seen visiting t...
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The potter was making a living by making and selling white porcelain. But as porcelain is now prohibited to sell, his worries are deepening.
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A crystal decoration made by Xerxes, a renowned furniture dealer in Sand Grain Bazaar. The following words are engraved: "Barhan, the descendant of the great Royal House of Nesser ...
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A Prickly Remark
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#10294
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Lastly, the youngest Prince Vittorio stepped forth and declared, "My brothers are blinded by their greed for the throne and seek to win over father's favor with lies and deceit. Ha...
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The consensus on Barattan Lancer: a real blacksmith. He once worked for the Shen Merchant Guild, but took his hammer and struck out on his own after he was betrayed by Mevo Muranan...
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Today, my Mermaid friend Terna turned to stone. Perhaps it was inevitable that she would attack us. After all, every Mermaid still under Orzeca's rule has done the same. Still, I n...
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Yisar Pjetyo was a tough Rhutum who liked to fight. When he was about to die from a particularly rough battle, an alchemist from Florin who was visiting Mediah saved his life. Touc...
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Although there is no sign that someone was recently here, the stone here feels warm.
Adventures are curious, because outsiders cannot freely travel in and out of the northwestern a...
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A Rowdy Crowd
Knowledge
#11369
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Yearning to return, the horse weeps today as well.
Coming across a wagon abandoned by both driver and horse usually means something unfortunate befell the driver. However, for Lor...
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A Rusty Sword
Knowledge
#10509
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There's a rusty sword stuck halfway in the ground. "Vaha" is inscribed on the handle of this sword, so it is obvious it belongs to the founder of this place.
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A Seaside Town
Knowledge
#13652
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Before we knew it, we had arrived in Bukpo, a picturesque port town with stunning sea views. Rulupee and I savored the refreshing sea breeze and indulged in the town's fresh seafoo...
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The road ahead and the path behind... everything has turned to dust. There is not a trace of life. All who have come this far must have realized by now: the so-called King of Edana...
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"Intrepid Eagle, the Great Guy Seric.. fourth sun. Sinner (damaged), promoted the incident but failed due to Encarotia subjugation, family collapsed."
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A Sip of Oasis
Knowledge
#6803
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A novel featuring a desert vagabond.
It tells the story of a desert vagabond from his reaching the Valencian palace and becoming an imperial alchemist.
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A site where a young Papu prayed for his brother who was setting off first on a sea voyage.
It is also the place where he promised to set off on a journey himself to find his brot...
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I see the skull of someone named Olivia. The skull seems to be old, since it is covered in a faded shroud. Is it possible that she was an ancestor of House Bartali of the Cron Cast...
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The bones of a small animal lie in a corner. It appears to have died from the cold, curled tightly into itself. There was no warmth, no companion to huddle beside.
Ha... I came he...
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"I used to think my mother passed me her food because she was full. But when I had a child of my own, I realized she was just determined to keep me well-fed even though she was sti...
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Orze, this is the spring I created for you. No one will see you cry when you come here.
You can cry all you want now. - Vaha
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Master brought seawater to this place. I don't know how he did it, but the water is different to that which flows in Vaha's, Yolu's, and Orze's biomes. This probably means that I'm...
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There is no place for honor during times of war. With the lives of many and the rise and fall of nations at stake, tactics that bring victory regardless of how unsettling they may ...
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The fourth spot recommended by Luis Pollak is located at a once-beautiful church where many priests resided, yet now is overrun with cultists who only add to the spooky atmosphere ...
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"Join us in sailing into the Great Ocean to explore Oquilla's Eye, a repository of ancient relics!"
The message was from the Old Moon Guild and was a call for volunteers. The mess...
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A Stance on War
Knowledge
#6213
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This book teaches such precepts as never running away from battle and extols the glories of fighting for one's country.
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As soon as the princess was rescued, Crucio Domongatt ignored Cliff's protest that the battle was already won and declared absolute surrender to Calpheon. By this point, the harpy ...
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The Oluns were even shorter in stature than the Orzecans, who were considered to be like Dwarves in the outside world.
They lived in bliss digging up earth-covered roots for food ...
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Brego Williar, the Supreme Captain Commander of the Delphe Knights, wrote this book based on his conversation with Elion in his dreams.
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With Antonio's lifeless body in his arms, Crucio wept for what seemed like eternity, then retreated to the wilderness. Now it was Sergio's turn to ascend to the throne. Roxanne was...
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A Tenacious Life
Knowledge
#10628
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I was surprised to see a rat on the boat yesterday. Everyone chased after the rat, but none could catch it. I am amazed at how resilient creatures can be while out at sea... I'll h...
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I've run out of water. I brought my bottle, but the heat made me drink it all too quickly. Can I make it back to the Sanctuary? The leaves ahead crumble in my hand. Will I wither a...
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To celebrate Riley becoming an adult, Charbonneau made this decoration himself and gave it to her. Maybe it's because it's the first gift he gave her, she hung it at the entrance. ...
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"Weapons that constantly operate and stop operating through the hexahedron. The weapons go through a cycle like life does." - From a journal of Vaha
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Due to the jagged terrain of the rocky mountains and hills, the castle walls were built in a tiered structure. This unstable design has led to numerous cracks, causing sections of ...
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Tobias, the most influential person in the Drieghan Merchant Guild, lent money to numerous merchants with a kind face. Then demands from them to pay a preposterous amount of intere...
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As always, today I pray for her return—for the warm and compassionate soul who once watched over us. We are ready to follow you at any moment. I have prayed without ceasing. Yet pe...
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Valkyries are special forces trained to carry out specific and extremely important roles in combat.
They are now considered an irreplaceable part of Calpheon's war machine.
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A Velian Epic
Knowledge
#6632
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A story in Velia from a wandering jester's epic.
"When a tired traveler went into an inn for a bite, scoundrels of the town picked on him because he appeared weak. Just then enter...
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Sealus crafted a chair for the Chief. It looks perfect to ordinary eyes, but he's not satisfied with it just yet.
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Part 1
After leaving Tarif, I wandered without direction. I had no destination in mind, yet standing here, it feels as though I was always meant to arrive at this place.
And stil...
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Part 2
A familiar power emanates from the shining device ahead. It resembles the instruments found in Tarif. Why... why do I sense that power here?
The villagers who despised me....
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Part 3
Someone is blocking the road. They're guarding the path. If I'm seen, they'll hand me over to the Hashashins.
That wretched woman... standing in my way. How dare such a lo...
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Part 4
It's sorceresses. Ah... they've all been consumed. The Black Spirit swallowed them whole. The sorceresses made it this far. There are just too many. They must have followed...
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Part 5
I can't go any farther. This is the end. If I take another step, I'll die. Everyone else died there. I'm next.
Black Spirit, please... let me escape. I don't want to die. ...
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The whole thing is covered in the ancient language. Based on what's written on the cover, it seems to be a journal on crafting weapons. But...with the way words are crammed so the ...
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At the entrance of Asparkan Fort, on top of a small shelter, there is a copper cup that someone had left behind. It is said that a young man who was born and raised here, longing f...
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In the Great Desert of Valencia, also known as Aal's Arms, ancient giants are wandering. About ten times bigger than humans, ancient giants aimlessly wander the desert without atta...
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Aakman Massacre
Knowledge
#6786
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King Imur Nesser wanted to conquer the entire continent by force. When things went awry, he used the dark energy to move the gigantic Ancient roaming around the Great Desert.
Aakm...
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Aakman Temple
Knowledge
#3427
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Temple of Aakmans who turned their back on Valencia. It seems that they are secretly planning for a return in a secluded, remote place.
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Aakman, self-proclaimed "Guardians of Ancient Civilization," is a tribe of survivors from Imur Nesser's massacre in the past. Hardly anyone knows about their identity, but it is sa...
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The towering Aakshrad Mountains rise steeply, as if poised to swallow both the harsh winds of central Ulukita's barrens and the biting sleet of the south. The most striking feature...
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A bundle of wild herbs thriving with vitality in the harsh Aakshrad Mountains. Gathering these herbs is perilous, and their scarcity persists due to the cold weather.
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Aal Mythology
Knowledge
#6798
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It's a compilation book of all legends that refer to Aal, the only god of Valencia. One of the must-reads.
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Aal's Birthplace
Knowledge
#5515
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During the great war between Valencia and Calpheon, countless soldiers were buried alive under the sand by sandstorms, giving the area the area now called Pilgrim's Sanctum, the ni...
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"Hear me, as the bush needs water to grow, and the flowers must be tended to before they wither, send your blessings of the holy sands before your servant dries into dust."
A wond...
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The words resonated with the lost soul. His mission to discover the truth of the Blackstar had reached an unfortunate end. But to return to a fortress filled of those who deny the ...
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In that moment, the ground around them shifted as thousands of sand colored snakes slithered away, revealing a familiar sight in front the soul and the vision.
"Take stock of your...
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Aal's Revelation
Knowledge
#14208
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Perched on a perilous cliff's edge, this key outpost is vital for the Hashashins. Despite the danger, it allows them to carry out their missions beyond the sanctuary's borders and ...
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Aalan Etiquette
Knowledge
#6797
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It is written in detail about the seven commandments of Aal and the attitude toward them, which are obedience, abstinence, sharing, sincerity, humility, purity, and fasting.
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Ab Aziz, who grew up under the reliable guidance of his father, a prominent figure in the Shen Merchant Guild.
After his father, who was wealthy and powerful, lost his life in a p...
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Abandoned Arrows
Knowledge
#13515
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After the war ended, this quiver was left abandoned for many years, with no one to claim it.
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The structure, which appears to have been used as an altar, was constructed in a location where it could not be easily spotted.
It's hard to imagine why anyone would go through the...
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It's a broken abandoned fireplace.
The ashes have hardened probably due to it being abandoned for a long time.
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Abandoned Giwa
Knowledge
#13155
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In the Dongmakgol Village river, items from Yukjo Street in Gwanghwamun often drift downstream. Occasionally, valuable items like hats or fans blown away by the wind float down, bu...
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Back in the day, this was a main mining camp in Mediah but now it has been taken over by Barbarians pushed here from the south. There are no rules around here. Only the strong surv...
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The entrance to the Abandoned Iron Mine. It will look like hell's gate if you are brought here against your will.
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Black quartz that can be found deep in the Abandoned Iron Mine. Although it's similar to regular quartz, its color allows for the creation of more elegant products.
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Rhutum District is one of the connecting nodes to the Abandoned Iron Mine. It is a high surveillance area with a Rhutum Sheriff always on patrol.
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This is the Saunil District, one of the key nodes linking the Abandoned Iron Mine. Compared to other districts, it buzzes with a lively, boisterous energy. Thanks to this vibrant a...
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Jordine was secretly preparing for war against Calpheon. But after Lord Crucio completely gave up and betrayed their plans, Jordine felt deserted by Heidel. In the depths of his de...
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Abandoned Land
Knowledge
#3100
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Refugees living in the Refugee Camp in Calpheon also became contaminated from unknown disease. The numbers grew day by day and the cause was unknown.
They started to threaten the ...
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