# The final night of Calpheon is a weary one. **Quest Group**: 977245 **Steps**: 9 ## Summary Forgive me of my arrogance. At first, for the success of the Valencian expedition, I arrogantly thought that I could recreate the warriors of the kingdom shared by my mother... Forgive me. The first set of eyes from that tree were like stars, shining with brilliance... That child was not a weapon. She exceeded my wildest expectations. That child... was the brilliant star rising newly over Calpheon. I am troubled. Once this expedition to Valencia ends, my rising star... shall come under scrutiny of this world... Therefore, my sons... perchance things turn sour... if ever your only sister were to become exiled... ## Quest Text Steps ### Step 1 - **Objective**: The final night of Calpheon is a weary one. - **Summary**: Forgive me of my arrogance. At first, for the success of the Valencian expedition, I arrogantly thought that I could recreate the warriors of the kingdom shared by my mother... Forgive me. The first set of eyes from that tree were like stars, shining with brilliance... That child was not a weapon. She exceeded my wildest expectations. That child... was the brilliant star rising newly over Calpheon. I am troubled. Once this expedition to Valencia ends, my rising star... shall come under scrutiny of this world... Therefore, my sons... perchance things turn sour... if ever your only sister were to become exiled... ### Step 2 - **Objective**: It was a desert night of an important realization. - **Summary**: My sons... My heart aches for the skies of Calpheon more ardently today. Quite often I see your mirages within the thick whirlwinds of sand. Once I emerge victorious from this expedition, I shall present your sister as hero, so all shall acknowledge her. When that time comes, we shall stand together, shoulder-to-shoulder, and embrace the eternal radiance of our royal house. However, there's something rather disconcerting. The Quturan... Ever since I sealed off its roots... The screams from that tree continue to haunt my dreams. It was truly a divine tree, a living, breathing tree. I require further research, and with the utmost confidentiality. I pray you find the right person for this task. ### Step 3 - **Objective**: The desert oasis was sweeter than I'd thought. - **Summary**: I received your letter, Leonardo. I trust in your judgment, that you find the right person up for the task. To hear that they showed no signs of hesitation but headed straight for the former lands of Orzeca makes my heart thunder in anticipation. "Marni" was his name... I'm sure he's been blessed by Elion. I've yet to see his face, and yet, I've heard his name spoken in all corners of the world. Spare no coin from the state treasury and provide him with whatever he needs. So that he may become the revered alchemist of Calpheon. Of course, all of this must be carried out in utmost secrecy. If ever... things don't turn out as we planned... I believe you know what must be done. ### Step 4 - **Reward**: "To have my name mentioned in the people's gazette... Francesca! Are you seeing this? Look at what I've done, all for your sake! Hahaha!" ### Step 5 - **Reward**: Someone who will lose themselves in this task... but will be sought out by none if they were ever to disappear... ### Step 6 - **Reward**: To ensure her return to the throne... you must protect it at all costs. That none dare rise up against her... the throne is your sister's lifeline. ### Step 7 - **Reward**: As you open the final pages of Dahad Seric's research journal, you find something of a letter lodged in. ### Step 8 - **Reward**: The original Quturan bloomed thorns, not flowers. However, these are branches cut from the mother tree, and thus blossom flowers. ### Step 9 - **Dialogue**: The books are neatly arranged in the corner.