Absurd Story

Objective

The guard that listened to the conversation that the nobles were having started to laugh. I wonder who is this Karlstein? Let's go back to talk to Rubin for now.

Listen to the soldier's tale;

Requirements & Objectives

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

Encounters

Meet Villager

Rewards

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

Item Rewards

Quest Reward Footsteps of Wind

Other Rewards

Quest Reward Rubin Amity +10 Herald
Quest Reward Contribution EXP +36

Dialogue

Villager Dialogue

Where did you hear about this story...
Rubin? Are you talking about the Herald of this town?
He is always talking about some strange rumors.
I am referring to the hero of Calpheon.
Is, of course, the man who claims to be a Karlstein,
He has been appearing around the city,
Could it be the person from the stories?
Is this person really real?
If he was a real person,
he was supposed to be dead for a long time already.
Also, the rumors from the slum dwellers and the nobles are
actually quite different. The dwellers claim that the Karlstein is
a short but handsome man and the nobles assure that
the Karlstein is a tall woman.
This story is just absurd.

Villager Dialogue (Alt)

Over there they say he is a man,
and over here they claim that the person is a woman. Does this make any sense?

Rubin Completion

Did you go there? Judging by the looks on your face,
you came back after listening to an interesting story. Am I right?

Related Quests

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

Earlier Steps

A Cold Hero

Quest Group Entries

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A Hero in Karlstein I #1 Rubin, Calpheon's Herald, reported a suspicious rumor spreading among the poor children in the slums and young...
A Hero in Karlstein II #2 The person who appeared in Ahr's story seems to be related to the fantasy of the Karlstein.
The Rumor in the Slums #3 Ahr said that the children from the slums can tell you more details regarding this story. Go find the slums an...
A Mindless Person #4 The slum dwellers are showing a cynical attitude when listening to the story of Karlstein.
Children's Hero I #5 The Black Spirit wants you to ask a child living in the slums about Karlstein.
Children's Hero II #6 A kid from the slums said that Karlstein helped one of his friends.
The Basis of Optimism #7 Rubin asks you to find rumors on Karlstein spreading between nobles.
A Cold Hero #8 The nobles say that the Karlstein is a cold but marvelous woman.
Absurd Story #9 The guard that listened to the conversation that the nobles were having started to laugh. I wonder who is this... Current
Uncertain Information #10 Rubin seems to know something...However something seems to be holding him back from telling the whole story.
The Person Who Has Been Hammering Away #11 Rubin says that the person who stays in the slums hammering all day long might know something more about this...
Chat with the Cat #12 The one who keeps hammering away seems to be very busy.
The Story you Wanted to Hear #13 The reason you were sent to Bartholomeo is that person that keeps hammering away seems to be lazy to tell the...
A Hero's Duplicity #14 Bartholomeo told you what he knows about Karlstein. However, if you want to hear a more detailed version of it...
Pointless Curiosity I #15 Clara Siciliano seems to know something more about the story but is not willing to talk.
Pointless Curiosity II #16 The person doing all the hammering doesn't appear to desire conversing with me. Return to Clara Siciliano.
Pointless Curiosity III #17 Clara suggested you talk to the college students who may be interested in rumors.
A College Student that Knows a Lot of Rumors? #18 The college student doesn't seem happy to be asked about Karlstein. Let's listen to her demands and try to ear...
What the Hero of Calpheon Wants to Know #19 The college student asks to move to a quiet place to talk.
Karlstein's Eyes and Ears #20 The student began to talk in a quiet place.
The Two Karlsteins #21 They say Karlstein is the name of more than one person.
The Beginning of Karlstein #22 Karlstein was originally from the nobility of Calpheon. However, he dropped out somewhere along the way.
Rescued Karlstein #23 So the Karlstein was actually rescued and made a hero by the people after losing everything?
Karlstein's Summon I #24 The student who was talking, suddenly said that he saw Karlstein's signal and wants you to head to Keplan.
Karlstein's Summon II #25 A random soldier in Keplan told you a tale.

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The Dying Hero of the Story #26 A hero, talked by many, ends his life because of the petrifying disease... I feel terrible.
Back to Calpheon #27 Black Spirit doesn't believe that Karlstein is actually dying due to the petrifying disease. Go find Romary in...
Proof of Trust #28 Romary emphasizes that earning her trust is different from earning the trust of others. She wants you to prove...
Unwelcome Past Hero #29 Romary says it isn't the right time for her to speak in details and introduces you to another person. Go find...
The Hammering Assistant #30 The person who is hammering away started narrating the story in detail after hearing Romary's name.
Karlstein, behind the curtains #31 It seems that many of the other Karlsteins have been active.
Karlstein's Symbolism #32 The assistant of the Karlstein told us about their symbolism.
Vetor, Karlstein #33 The assistant of the Karlstein told us about this word Vetor. The meaning behind it is heavier than I thought.
The Weight of Karlstein's Name I #34 The assistant who's hammering away told you to go look for Clara Siciliano.
The Weight of Karlstein's Name II #35 Clara Siciliano asks once again if you are ready to carry the name of Vetor Karlstein on your shoulders throug...
One that Represents Karlstein #36 Clara Siciliano wants you to finish creating Karlstein's symbol using the material she gave you and wear it.
[Daily] To Become Karlstein #37 Complete the tasks Clara Siciliano gives you and tread the path of Karlstein.