The Compliment of a Veteran

Objective

The Black Spirit tells you to talk to Cliff who is currently preparing to lead an attack.

Talk to Cliff who has just arrived;

Requirements & Objectives

Known requirements and objectives for this quest. Some seasonal, date, or branch conditions may still apply.

Encounters

Meet Secret Guards

Rewards

Rewards this quest can give. Choice rewards are marked separately.

Item Rewards

Quest Reward Skill Point (1)
Quest Reward Gold Bar 10G
Quest Reward Footsteps of Wind

Other Rewards

Quest Reward Cliff Amity +20 Catalyst to Victory

Dialogue

Cliff Dialogue

People keep delaying us with their problems everywhere we go. Are Humans always like this?
This seems to be a common trait, especially among those with power.
Oh, look! There is a very familiar face waiting for you over there.
It's annoying, but how about we pay him a visit since it's on our way?

Cliff Dialogue (Alt)

I can feel it from here. I can also see it from here.
He doesn't see you the same way now. I can see it in his eyes.

Secret Guards Completion

I'll admit I was concerned when Uno brought news of how
you boldly marched off, but to where he knew not.
I mustered a small force to break the Steel Imp lines
and chase after you... but it appears I needn't have worried.
I never thought you'd take down the ferocious Red Nose with such swiftness.
Your name will be remembered alongside the great Cliff for ages hence.

Related Quests

Nearby quests from the same group, prerequisite quests, quest chains, challenge links, and branch choices.

Earlier Steps

Quest Group Entries

Other entries in the same quest group, shown in in-game order. Check each quest page for its own requirements.

The Start of an Adventure #1 The Black Spirit tells you to go talk to Edan who is waiting outside.
The Lively Instructor #2 Edan introduced you to Instructor Armstrong. Go and talk to Instructor Armstrong.
Training: Basic Combat #3 The Black Spirit tells you to go meet Instructor Armstrong again. Go meet Instructor Armstrong.
Advice from an Instructor #4 Armstrong suggested that it would be a good idea to earn Contribution Points by defeating the Imps here.
Skill Verification #5 Jamie stated that one must know their enemy to secure victory. Fight the Imp Soldiers to learn more about them...
Knowledge is Power #6 After watching how easily you defeated the Imp Soldiers, the Black Spirit suggested that you fight other Imps...
The Finicky Princess #7 Jamie was pleased upon hearing the outcome of your battle against the imps. As promised, he'll introduce you t...
The Veteran of the South Gate #8 You need to earn Jarette's trust before you can talk to her. Talk to Duvane for work at the South Gate.
The Isolated Supply Route #9 Duvane said the quartermaster ran away because of Jarette's incessant demands. Get rid of the wolves nearby an...
The Cowardly Quartermaster #10 The cowardly quartermaster refuses to move because of the tree spirits surrounding him. Go talk to him.
Silencing the Forest of Seclusion #11 The Black Spirit told you to kill the tree spirits that the quartermaster is scared of.
The Report on Supplies #12 The quartermaster was afraid of the consequences he would face, and asked if you could personally report the s...
The Missing Hire #13 Jarette said she has lost contact with Edan. Go to the Ancient Stone Chambers to oversee Edan's work.
The Ancient Stone Chamber #14 The soldier said that Edan is inside the cave. Move to the excavation site to oversee Edan's work.
[Awakening] Traces of Edana #15 The Black Spirit detected a strange energy from the relics behind Edan in the deepest part of the Ancient Ston...
Experience of the Ancients #16 Edan thinks the records of the Ancients come with enlightenment. Examine the murals around Edan to obtain know...
The Report on the Stone Chamber #17 The Black Spirit told you to inform Lady Jarette about your findings from the Ancient Stone Chamber.
The Seasoned Veteran #18 Roig Mills suggests that you inform Captain Cliff about Red Nose.
The Steel Imp Offensive #19 Cliff asked you to break through the Steel Imp's line of defense and gather more details about Red Nose. But f...
The Imp Stronghold #20 The Black Spirit said there is a suspicious creature lurking inside the Imp Cave.
The Boss's Secret #21 Tiny Nose refused to give details regarding Red Nose and instead points towards a wall in the cave.
The Lonely Imp Researcher #22 The Black Spirit said that the Imps are of no help and wants to you meet the person outside the cave.
The Altar of Dark Wrath #23 Uno said that the Altar of Agris is Red Nose's place of origin, and we may be able to find clues there. Go and...
The Staff of Agris #24 The Black Spirit says that Imp magic may be the reason Red Nose was encased in the darkness. Go eliminate the...
Red Nose's Secret #25 The Black Spirit said that Tiny Nose went to the Altar of the Agris. Go talk to him there.

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[Boss] Red Nose: Engulfed in Darkness #26 Move to the place marked by the Black Spirit, and use the scroll to summon and defeat Red Nose.
The Compliment of a Veteran #27 The Black Spirit tells you to talk to Cliff who is currently preparing to lead an attack. Current
Loggia Farm and Tiny Nose #28 Cliff at the Altar of Agris asked you to visit Loggia Farm near Velia and help Tiny Nose. Go to Loggia Farm an...
Clearing the Area #29 A soldier guarding the Western Guard Camp said there is a Steel Imp base to the north, at the Altar of Agris....
Village by the Beautiful Coast #30 Severo Loggia at Loggia Farm said you'd be the perfect person to take care of Tiny Nose and guided you to Veli...
[Boss] Red Nose: Engulfed in Darkness #31 Move to the place marked by the Black Spirit, and use the scroll to summon and defeat Red Nose.