In Egla Town, you hear legends of the "Night Reveries" and a "Mad Knight." You decide to investigate these stories.
Hidden rewards can be found in this area.
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That voice just now... Did you hear that, Abby?
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And also... What was that in the end...?
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TDs usually mumble the stuff they're trying to say. It might've learned it from somewhere, or maybe the frequencies it absorbed had strong emotions and desires.
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In the name of Korlacchi... seems like something a knight might say before charging into battle.
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I can't wait to see the townsfolk's faces when they find out the legendary Mad Knight is actually a TD.
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No one will believe it.
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Let's ask Cosimo about those mumblings in the morning. He might know a thing or two.
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Sure thing. Come to think of it, I feel like we're being pretty knightly ourselves right now, don't you think?
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I, Abby, and the great knight {PlayerName}, two heroes who solved a legendary mystery with humility, justice, and bravery... Heh, a knighting ceremony would make it even cooler.
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It's a ceremony, nothing more.
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Titles don't hold much value for me.
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You and Abby wait until the morning and decide to ask Cosimo about the mumblings.
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Ah, outlander. You're up rather early in the hour, aren't you? What can I do for you?
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It's about a knight, Mr. Cosimo. Have you ever heard an oath that goes like this...
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"In the name of Korlacchi, I pledge to show mercy and kindness to the weak. Across the rivers of time, wherever my path may lead, I vow to uphold justice and fairness for all..."
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You observe Cosimo closely as Abby delivers its spot-on impression of the Mad Knight. The slight dilation of his pupil gives away the answer you need.
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Mr. Cosimo?
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...
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Mr. Cosimo?
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......
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Hmm, there's a line missing. In the name of Korlacchi, I will remain true to all that I love and protect until my last breath.
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Where did you learn those words? Was it from Carlow?
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Carlow? No, no, we only met him yesterday. It's from the night...
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Ahem...
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Oh, it's from... it's from a knight who loves the night. He was the one who told us.
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This knight you speak of. Where did you meet him? Is he still around town?
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Uh... he's already left.
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...So, Carlow really did meet a knight. It's just like the day he came dashing over to me, reciting those same words you did.
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I thought he read those in a book. But he insisted that he heard it from a knight passing by.
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I had a feeling that Korlacchi might be a family name and that the knight's oath reflected his path of service, so I asked Carlow about the knight's livery.
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Carlow described how the knight dismounted from a weathered warhorse, clad in silver armor. He removed his helmet and laid his hands on Carlow's head.
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Then he pulled a ring from his pocket and told Carlow he would continue his journey into the depths of Whisperwind Haven, seeking distant horizons.
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He asked if Carlow wanted to be a knight and gave him this ring as a keepsake, telling Carlow to rewalk his path one day.
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To reach the end where he had arrived, and then... to journey even further.
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But this ring is made from coarse steel. Nothing like what Carlow described.
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So I had my doubts about Carlow's tale. I thought he'd gotten lost in those knightly stories and made it all up.
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Where is Carlow now?
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He... At this hour, I imagine he's roaming the outskirts of town, searching for the knight's trails.
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He intends to find the knight and the family he serves to complete the knighting ceremony in Korlacchi's name and finally become a true knight.
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There's a large tree not far from town, where he said he found the first trail. Do you plan to go after him?
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Do you think you can catch up with that knight? If you can, please help the poor boy find the knighthood he's been dreaming about.
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That tree... I remember you can see it from the highest point in town. That may be your best bet. I'll leave Carlow to you, then.
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Phew... We finally caught up with you. You move too fast. What happened just now... Was it another TD?
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Hmph, that's right. But {PlayerName} and I took care of it with the old one-two. No biggie.
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Well, aren't you two sharp...
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Yes, they sure are... Huh? Mr. Millkeeper... did you just say something?
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...Are you both warriors drawn here by the knight's legend?
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Haven't seen such fools in a long time. Watching you two charge in like that... exactly like the ones that came before you.
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You mean there were others? I don't think I've ever seen any besides you, Mr. Millkeeper.
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Of course there were. Some choose to move on, and some... well, they just aged out.
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Who were they?
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The so-called Windmill Keepers in today's language. But back in the day, I... We were called knights too—though more accurately, we were considered fake knights who excelled at deception.
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We were outcasts, people in distress, and many ordinary folks who were drawn in by the legend. We'd find an old horse and cobble together some makeshift armor, and fashion a sword.
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We clung to our notions of the knight's oath, laughingstocks wherever we went, dreaming of exploring Whisperwind Haven and even venturing beyond its limits.
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Legends of knighthood continued to spread, but over time, the knights in these stories grew more noble and refined with every retelling...
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When the people of Egla Town finally realized that there were newcomers settling in Whisperwind Haven, the nameless knights had already become the Windmill Keepers.
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S-So what you're saying is… the Windmill Keepers weren't protecting the Windmills. They were watching over... Whisperwind Haven.
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It wasn't till we arrived that we realized the many dangers lurking throughout the land. Moving forward wasn't as simple as we thought.
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Then a knight tossed a ring made of rough steel onto the table and said briskly, "Let's carve out a path ahead."
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"Soon enough, others will follow and reach the same place we have..."
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My younger self wouldn't dare believe words spoken so lightly. A new path meant risking everything, even our lives.
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That knight might have noticed my hesitation. He came over to talk to me and recited his oath.
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"In the name of Korlacchi, I hold fast to humility and justice... Across the rivers of time, wherever my path may lead, I vow to uphold justice and fairness for all..."
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He was right. This was the path we all swore to... and he stuck to it until the very end, right here in Whisperwind Haven.
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B-But how were you so sure that more people would come? What if...
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Ha... Remember the ring? We were knights skilled in deception, so why not make it all one grand performance?
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He would travel far and wide with those rings, and in the name of Korlacchi, preach the knightly way to anyone who dared dream of becoming one.
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Regardless of wealth, title, or position...
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So who was he?
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Funny you ask. Despite his vigor, he was just an ordinary farmer from the countryside...
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An ordinary farmer... A knight of deceit... Korlacchi. Never really existed...
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I...
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Carlow!
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Abby, stop him!
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Carlow runs away in a hurry. As Mr. Millkeeper looks confused by Carlow's outburst, you explain that Carlow has been chasing after the knight.
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...I see. That must be a bitter pill for the boy to swallow. All this time chasing after a dream only to find out it was an illusion all along.
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This wasn't where he lost the knight's trail. It's where his journey ended.
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People love to romanticize the past, don't they? The knight in shining armor we saw as children was really just an ordinary farmer in tattered rags riding a frail old horse.
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Please, apologize to him for me. We are liars, nothing more. But... once he's cooled off, he will come to understand. He's been seeking what we once sought, after all.
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Everyone who made it here left their marks. The trails they walked, the words they spoke, the tales of the ones who explored the furthest reaches of Whisperwind Haven...
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These things shine brighter than any life and are more genuine than any knightly title.
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Have you... ever felt lonely on this path?
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Haha, perhaps this path of chivalry we uphold is always meant to be walked alone. Besides, "he" is always there.
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You must have met him, right? The Echo that you used in the battle just now was displaying his sword skills.
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You mean the Mad Knight?
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Mad Knight? So that's what the townsfolk call him. Not bad... At least he's got a title now.
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What exactly is it...
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"He" appeared around the same time as the Windmill Keepers. There's no doubt "he" is a Tacet Discord.
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But the swordsmanship, the way he speaks, and his stance against other TDs all remind me of him.
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People say that TDs can absorb lingering frequencies...
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I believe he exists because the essence of knighthood has taken root deep in Whisperwind Haven.
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He swings his sword against enemies to protect the things he loves. When he points his sword at the common folk he meets, I think he's challenging them to a duel... He hopes someone will accept his challenge.
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He is showing that to be a true knight, one must abandon uncertainty, confront fears, and wield their sword with courage.
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Can you tell me your name, and the others?
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I'd like your name to remember you.
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Names... Hmm, no one's asked that before. What's wrong with using a common title?
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Oh, I know. {PlayerName} is great at picking names. Come on, do your magic!
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Nameless... Windmill...
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Let's call you Whisperwind Knight.
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Like the wind, it leaves a trail that's difficult to trace, yet it journeys to distant lands...
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Whisperwind Knight...
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Mr. Millkeeper, it's been some time. You seem to be in a good mood today.
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Let me introduce my guests from a foreign land. They also had the pleasure of encountering the knight...
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Hmm...
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Don't worry, {PlayerName}, Mr. Millkeeper doesn't mean to be unfriendly. He's been acting like that from the day I knew him.
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He's not much of a talker, but he always laid out tea and snacks for me during my search for the knight.
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Never mentioned his name. Seeing that he lives right here, I began to call him Mr. Millkeeper considering the townsfolk call people like him Windmill Keepers.
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Are they also outlanders?
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They aren't from Egla Town?
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I can't say for certain. Stories about them vary. Some say Windmill Keepers are a mysterious part of Egla Town's history tasked with maintaining the Windmills.
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It's also said that the Windmill Keepers are outcasts—people who have nowhere else to go after returning from the sea. They choose to make their homes in the abandoned windmills.
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Whichever the case, their presence never disrupts the peace in Whisperwind Haven. I doubt anyone would want to be the troublemaker.
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{PlayerName}, Abby? You... What's the matter?
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Huh, that's a familiar smell...
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Keep Mr. Millkeeper safe, Carlow.
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Wait. Where are you going? {PlayerName}!
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What do we have here? Our little pretend knight isn't out chasing footprints today. Just standing there like he's lost his spark.
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By the way, have you received the invitation? We're just about to buy the attire for the ceremony. Why don't you join us?
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Not every day you get to have a "real" knight be as your guide, after all...
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Come on. We've wasted enough time here already...
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Hey... Those are the two we met earlier.
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Shh...
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Forget it. You may as well be a rock if you've nothing to say. Off we go on...
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...(Breathes deeply.)
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In the name of Korlacchi, I pledge to show mercy and kindness to the weak...
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I will remain true to all that I love and protect until my last breath.
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Across the rivers of time, wherever my path may lead, I vow to uphold justice and fairness for all...
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What's got into you? Reciting your little fantasy knight's oath now?
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Right here, I, Carlow, swear to the knight's code and challenge you to a duel.
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Do you know which part of the fish is the best? Can you practice your sword skills with just a simple wooden pole? Do you know the best path deeper into Whisperwind Haven...?
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Have you ever truly helped someone without expecting anything in return, or charged toward a giant with no thought for yourself?
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This duel... it all comes down to an apology. The loser must apologize to the victor...
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Hey, check it out. I think Carlow's got that wannabe tough guy acting all scared.
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Let's go.
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Huh? What if Carlow gets bullied...
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Let knights handle their own matters. In the name of Korlacchi...
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So, what does Korlacchi mean anyhow?
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Someone needs to visit the library more often.
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Huh? No way. Not happening. Reading makes me nauseous. Just tell me the answer already!
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Korlacchi, in the Rinascita language, means courage.
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Sorry, I was just... stunned. Back at the camp, I started to see the resemblance of the knight in you.
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Just like the knights of legends, you charged forward... with humility, honor, and bravery.
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But you're different from the knights I've met in town. They don't venture far into Whisperwind Haven, nor do they dare set up camp in the wild. They loiter around town before heading back to the city...
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"What kind of knight should I be?" I catch myself asking that question from time to time.
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But you've made your choice.
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My choice... I-I don't know... We... Let's keep going.
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Aw, don't worry, Abby! Just follow these steps and {PlayerName} will wake up in no time. See?
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Hi ya, it's been a while. Do you remember me? Or... do you still know where you are?
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This is Whisperwind Haven...
(Jump:3)
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You're Margherita...
(Jump:4)
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Right as a nut! That means you're A-okay! Just sit tight and get some more rest.
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(Jump:5)
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Good, you still remember my name! That means you're A-okay! Just get some more rest and you'll be up and at 'em again.
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(Jump:5)
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You really scared the crap out of me, {PlayerName}! You froze up like Carlow when you touched that thing. Luckily, Margherita came by and snapped you out of it.
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You must have touched a Primordia Bloom that hid itself under the Echo. They bring weird hallucinations to anyone who touches them.
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I touched one when I was little, and a strange knight taught me how to break free from it.
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A strange knight?
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Yep, and he wasn't like any knight I've ever seen in the city. He was handing out these knight rings to everyone and asking if they wanted to be a knight and explore the depths of Whisperwind Haven.
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But being a knight was never my dream, you know! Since I was a child, I wanted to open a restaurant in the city. Nothing makes me happier than seein' the smiles on my customers' faces!
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After I told him that, the knight took the ring away and plopped his helmet on my head, sayin', "Maybe you don't need this ring after all."
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Oh... I'd better be off now! I came to Egla Town to find some inspiration for new recipes. Something with a knightly twist, I think...
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I'm glad I could lend a hand! As for that chipper young lad over there, he's been in it longer than you, so it might take him a wee bit to come around. But don't fret, it's not serious!
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As Margherita waves goodbye, you both wait patiently for Carlow to wake up from his hallucination.
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Where am I...? I—it's you...
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You were stung by a Primordia Bloom hidden in this Echo and were in hallucination.
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I see. That explains why I was seeing... Thank you! You are the outlanders from the inn, right? I'm sorry you had to witness my embarrassment again.
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You should also thank Ms. Margherita...
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In the name of Korlacchi, I...
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"Express my sincerest gratitude."
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"Wherever my path may lead, I vow to uphold justice and fairness for all..."
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You... you know these words. That means you've met the knight!
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(Nod.)
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The knight told us he plans to travel further and hopes we can follow his trail to meet him one day.
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Exactly! He spoke those very words to me. Maybe he's traveling to uphold his family's values of chivalry and recruit new knights!
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Are you also here to look for him? If you seek his trail, you're standing on it.
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