<Character>: Hi, my name is <Character>! I'm here to learn about the Vind.

<Character>: You first.
Lojaali Vero: I am Lojaali Vero. I am a wind elf of the Vind, and guardian of Sulen'Eska.
<Character>: My name is <Character>. I'm here to learn about the Vind.

• Why so distrustful?
  <Character>: Why are you so distrustful of strangers?
  Lojaali Vero: Because it is my duty. Many here in Sulen'Eska depend on the Vind for protection.
  Lojaali Vero: If I have a lapse of vigilance, then I put them at risk.
  Lojaali Vero: In that case, it is just as much my fault as the perpetrators'.
  <Character>: That seems like quite the burden to bear. Do you scrutinize so strongly every refugee or volunteer who arrives?
  Lojaali Vero: There are others who watch and judge from the trees. The responsibility is shared, but that doesn't impact its magnitude.
  Lojaali Vero: We use our eyes and our feelings to judge strangers. And when that isn't enough, we assign them tasks to prove their loyalty.
  Lojaali Vero: Even then, a single Rose spy slipping through is quite different than say, a powerful <Class> such as yourself.
  <Character>: It must be a lot of pressure.
  Lojaali Vero: I didn't ask your opinion, but I appreciate the sympathy.
  
  
• Our first meeting... - see initial dialogue when entering Sulen'Eska for the first time.

• Betrubung Depths - begins Betrubung Depths quest.
  
  
• Turn in Rose Emblems
  Before turning in 2 Rose Emblems:
  Lojaali Vero: The Rose is sending more and more patrols into Betrubung Swamp. Prove your allegiance.
  Lojaali Vero: Bring me 2 Rose Emblems.
  
  
  • Turn in Emblems - unlocks the shroomcase and vortex to upper Sulen'Eska.
  
  After turning in 2 Rose Emblems:
  Lojaali Vero: Well done, <Character>. You have proven yourself to the Vind and can access the shroomcase, which will take you to the upper levels of Sulen'Eska.

• Sure - unlocks additional dialogue.
  
• I'm busy...

• Song on the Wind
  Laesa Forn: My mentor was lost in the battles in the Sanctuary. He taught me how to fashion windchimes from the odds and ends of the forest.
  Laesa Forn: They were beautiful in both sight and sound. If you can find the materials I require, perhaps you could hang them up in Falconreach.
  Laesa Forn: To provide comfort and peace without pride- such are windchimes, and such was my mentor.
  
  • Quest! - begins A Song On the Wind quest.
  
  
• Swirl of Colour
  Laesa Forn: I had a particular friend who loved flowers. She was from a farm outside of Swordhaven, and had heard stories of the magical Vindeflauers.
  Laesa Forn: We... had plans to one day travel to the wastes of Braughlmurk to find them... but The Rose put an end to that dream.
  Laesa Forn: If you could find some Vindeflauers for me, perhaps we could plant some along the road to Swordhaven. She would have liked that, I think.
  
  • Quest! - begins Swirl of Color and Fragrance quest.
  
  
• Dancing Breeze
  Laesa Forn: My final request is for those that remain lost and scattered.
  Laesa Forn: Kara has done well, but there are still those who fled during the destruction of the Sanctuary who have yet to find their way to us.
  Laesa Forn: Perhaps this is... naive, but if we can set up some small magical windmills along the traveled roads....
  Laesa Forn: Maybe, just maybe we can show those in hiding that there is still hope, and that the cause is rebuilding.
  
  • Quest! - begins Dancing On the Breeze quest.
  
  
• Replay Intro - see initial dialogue when approaching Laesa Forn for the first time.
  
  
• Leave

• Quests - see dialogue after selecting 'Sure'.
  
• Glad to help

• Smoke in the Trees
  Kara SuLema: One of my watchers has brought disturbing news to me regarding a nearby village. It's time to see the actions of The Rose for yourself.
  
  • Quest! - begins Smoke in the Trees quest.
  
  
• The Border Prison
  Kara SuLema: I sent some of my watchers to look into the location that the Rose soldier, Carat, directed us toward.
  Kara SuLema: It's a prison on the border of the swamp- and it's where the clawkin and other prisoners have been taken as well. Are you with us?
  
  • Quest! - begins The Border Prison quest.
  
  
• Chains of Command
  Kara SuLema: Once Elanee is safe, find me and we'll face the monster that's been making the shackles!
  
  • Quest! - begins Chains of Command quest.
  
  
• Haven on the Horizon
  Kara SuLema: Ah, good timing, <Character>. One of the Clawkin leaders has just arrived. I imagine she'd want to thank you personally!
  
  • Quest! - begins Haven on the Horizon quest.
  
  
• Caught in a Vise
  Kara SuLema: The threat to the Haven is imminent. We have to convince the dravir to accept our assistance before it's too late.
  
  • Quest! - begins Caught in a Vise quest.
  
  
• The Siege of Haven
  Kara SuLema: The Haven is under attack from both dragons and The Rose! It's up to us to push them back.
  
  • Quest! - teleports player to The Siege of Haven.
  
  
• One Step Forward
  Kara SuLema: With the Rose repelled once more, word is spreading of the Vind. The resistance grows by the day, thanks to your effort.
  
  • Quest! - begins One Step Forward quest.
  
  
• Supply and Demand
  Kara SuLema: Lest you wonder, Princess Melissa has agreed to join our cause. And she's not the only one. Unfortunately...
  Kara SuLema: With so many refugees and now soldiers joining the resistance, we're running low on resources.
  Kara SuLema: I've called a meeting to hopefully address the situation, and I'd like you to attend, <Character>.
  
  • Quest! - begins Supply and Demand quest.
  
  
• A Hero of The People
  Kara SuLema: So, how did your visit to Falconreach go? Was Ash able to help with our supply issue?
  
  • Quest! - begins A Hero of the People quest.
  
  
• Trust
  Kara SuLema: You're right on time, <Character>! I was just about to call a meeting to discuss what you accomplished in Falconreach.
  
  • Quest! - begins Trust quest.
  
  
• The Shears
  Kara SuLema: So this... Sir Leon invited you to The Shears to help with his plans? Hmm... I know I don't need to worry about you, but please, stay safe!
  
  You can now access The Shears from the Greenguard Region of the Travel Map.
  
  • To The Shears! - teleports player to The Shears.
  
  
• Melissa
  Kara SuLema: Perfect timing, <Character>. I... need to speak with Melissa. I would like you to be present when I do, if you do not mind.
  
  • Quest! - begins Melissa quest.
  
  
• Lost and Found
  Kara SuLema: Welcome back, <Character>. How did your um, talk, with Melissa go?
  
  • Quest! - begins Lost and Found quest.
  
  
• Severed Hope
  Kara SuLema: We recieved a message from Swordhaven, <Character>! The Rose has agreed to parley! They'll see reason, I know they will.
  
  • Quest! - begins Severed Hope quest.
  
  
• Changing Winds
  Kara SuLema: ...I have to do something. Everyone's counting on me. But I can't protect them from that monster. What to do...?
  
  • Quest! - begins Changing Winds quest.
  
  
• Fight, Flight, & Fire
  Kara SuLema: <Character>... You're... You're back. What happened? What of The Rose and General Akanthus?
  
  • Quest! - begins Fight, Flight, & Fire quest.
  
  
• A Day for Farewells
  Kara SuLema: I see. I've... I've decided our next step. Your next step.
  
  • Quest! - begins A Day for Farewells quest.

• Sulen'Eska
  <Character>: Can you tell me more about Sulen'Eska? With so many people here, how has it been kept safe?
  Kara SuLema: Sulen'Eska is a home for many who have nowhere else to go.
  Kara SuLema: It is also our base of operations, and our training grounds.
  Kara SuLema: We keep ourselves safe through magic and vigilance.
  Kara SuLema: We use the winds, the swamp, and our senses to prevent The Rose from finding us... but they are ever tenacious.
  Kara SuLema: It is not an easy life, but we are united and have each other.
  
  
• Wind Elves
  <Character>: I don't remember seeing any Wind Elves in Greenguard before I was frozen. Where did you come from?
  Kara SuLema: I- Ah. You really have been frozen for quite a while, haven't you?
  Kara SuLema: The Wind Elves came here from the Dreamwood some... time ago.
  Kara SuLema: The Dreamwood was and forever will be our home, but certain circumstances led to our group leaving and settling here.
  Kara SuLema: I apologize. It is an uncomfortable topic. Perhaps we could discuss this at a later time.
  <Character>: I understand. Another time then.
  
  
• Replay Intro - see initial dialogue when approaching Kara SuLema for the first time.

• Mission Possible
  Mritha: Kara has a special mission for you, <Character>.
  
  • Quest! - begins Mission Possible quest.
  
  
• InspecZion
  Mritha: That mask... certainly is something. You know what? I'm not even going to ask. Do what you have to do, <Character>.
  
  • Quest! - begins InspecZion quest.
  
  
• Broken Wings
  Mritha: Kara's calling for a meeting. I hope it's not bad news.
  
  • Quest! - begins On Broken Wings quest.
  
  
• Runed Fortress
  Mritha: I just don't understand, <Character>....
  
  • Quest! - begins The Runed Fortress quest.
  
  
• Patrol
  Mritha: Search the Espina Rosa, <Character>. Don't let Kara's sacrifice be in vain.
  
  • Quest! - begins The Elite Patrol quest.
  
  
• Brawl
  Mritha: ...
  
  • Quest! - begins Prison Brawl quest.
  
  
• Prologue - Longing
  Mritha: ...
  
  • Quest! - begins Prologue - Longing quest.
  
  
• DragonRider War
  Mritha: ...
  
  • DragonRider War - teleports player to DragonRider War.
  
  
• Homecoming Hurts
  Mritha: ...
  
  • Quest! - begins Homecoming Hurts quest.
  
  
• Uncertain Future
  Mritha: It's good to have Kara back. I hope she is recovering well.
  
  • Quest! - begins An Uncertain Future quest.
  
  
• Third Floor
  Mritha: I wonder how the Espina Rosa infiltration is going...
  
  • Quest! - begins The Third Floor quest.
  
  
• Escape
  Mritha: The Espina Rosa is heavily fortified and escape is said to be impossible... but I know they can make it out!
  
  • Quest! - begins Escape from Espina Rosa quest.
  
  
• Starcrossed
  Mritha: So how did your mission go?
  
  • Quest! - begins Starcrossed - The Thorns of the Rose quest.

• My Spot - begins My Spot quest.
  
  
• The Gala - begins The Gala quest.
  
  
• Words and Deeds - begins Words and Deeds quest.
  
  
• Queen of Swordhaven - begins Queen of Swordhaven quest.
  
  
• Jungle's Fury - begins Jungle's Fury quest.
  
  
• Three Questions - begins Three Questions quest.
  
  
• Tea for Three - begins Tea For Three quest.
  
  
• Across the Sea! - teleports player to Helm's Harbor.
  
  
• A Petal Falls - begins A Petal Falls quest.
  
  
• Song of the Ateala - teleports player to Song of the Ateala.
  
  
• Plans Entwined - begins Plans Entwined quest.
  
  
• Out of Control - begins Out of Control quest.
  
  
• The Golden Hand - begins The Golden Hand quest.
  
  
• To Swordhaven! - unlocks Swordhaven Castle.
  Kara SuLema: The rifts of the Magesterium Proclamation are threatening all of Lore.
  Kara SuLema: Queen Victoria has requested our aid in securing Swordhaven from the most immediate danger.
  Kara SuLema: We can head there now, or if you'd prefer to travel there on your own, you may.
  Kara SuLema: When you arrive, just head up to the castle, and the guards should let you in.
  Kara SuLema: Shall we?
  
  
  • To Swordhaven! - teleports player to Swordhaven (Book 3).

• Betrubung Swamp -> Halda Sulji -> To Sulen'Eska
  
• Betrubung Swamp -> Halda Sulji -> To Kara

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Wind elves have varying degrees of grey colouration due to the strength of their abilities. The darker the grey, the more powerful their magic. The lighter the grey, the weaker or more specific their magic is. I say specific, since someone may be born only able to do something very specific with their magic (like being able to spin wind in very thin filaments that would be useful for boring into things), which won't make them particularly powerful but very useful. Most wind elves will have a varied spectrum of abilities with their magic, even those whose magic is weak.

The wings and eye colour match, and is based on personality type. Wings do vary in form, but that is simply a genetic thing.

Wings manifest themselves when the elf's magic develops and solidifies itself within the elf. Some get their abilities and magic early, as in Kara. She got her wings very young. And some may not get their wings, even as they leave puberty and enter adulthood. You will see some without them yet, and those tend to be better warriors than magical fighters. I believe the Elf, Svera, you may meet soon is one of those.

The commonality between them all is the body markings and skin colour. Wind elves vary, as I like for a people to have variation within them. Humans have such beautiful variations and characteristics throughout the world, creating one of the best and most complex canvases of art. I figured, if humans are so wonderfully made and varied, I would like the Wind Elves to be like that.

As to the presence of wings, the wings can conjure wind if a natural breeze or storm is not present to be manipulated. Wings can also conjure air movement for use in fighting. And, perhaps there is something interesting in their people's history that is yet unrevealed.

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Akanthus, the soldiers hunting Sulen'Eska (a village that, despite having a static location on the map, actually moves since it's a guerrilla camp), and Espina Rosa are the extreme side of the Rose. If you have a group of elvish mercenaries attacking your forces while hiding out in the depths of swamp... you're probably gonna send in your hard core special ops guys to take them out, which is what Akanthus did. Most people in Lore, and probably a lot of the grunt-level Rose members, don't even realize what's going on in the swamp, other than occasional "attacks" by the Vind. With most beings, if you're happy and protected inside your bubble then you live your life or, conversely, whatever issues are happening on your doorstep are much more important than stuff that's happening someplace you'll never visit.