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 Awakened Depths: Epilogue (GH)
Location: Dragesvard's Shore -> Quests! -> Epilogue
Level/Quest/Items required: Join the Golden Hand Faction in The Greenguard Alliance - Choose a Faction, Completion of Twin Tides
Release Date: September 30th, 2022
Objective: With Tyndur's Depths (mostly) at peace once more, all that's left to do is celebrate... and say your goodbyes.
Objective completed: Time to go back to Swordhaven and update Queen Victoria on everything that's happened!
Experience rewarded: 0
Gold rewarded: 0
Monsters
None
NPCs
Amadeus
Captain Lestrad
G. M. Hansa
Galanoth
Inspector Doyle
Kara SuLema
Knight
Kord
Mritha
Odgne
Ostromir
Rose Soldier
Vseslava
Warlic
Rewards
Golden Hand Expertise
Dialogue
*In Dragonsgrasp's Baker Street Inn, Dragesvard refugees and DragonLords alike are celebrating the defeat of the Hollow Tytan and the closing of the Northlands Rift.*
Captain Lestrad: I can't believe they dug out the century-aged Moglinberry juice for this!
Captain Lestrad: ...But I suppose it's as good a reason as any.
Captain Lestrad: ...Those Dragonsgrasp refugees better not drink it all...
Kord: ...
Captain Lestrad: What's on your mind, boy?
Kord: ...
Kord: Dragesvard's saved. The Tytan's defeated.
Kord: According to Galanoth, the Rift's closed.
Kord: Looks like the Greenguard Alliance is working out fairly well too, so The Rose probably won't be bothering the dragons anytime soon.
Kord: ...What happens now?
Captain Lestrad: Well, after everyone's done celebrating, we'll kick you Dragonslayers and Dragesvard refugees off our island, and we'll take to the skies.
*Captain Lestrad takes off his helmet.*
Captain Lestrad: ...That's what I would have said, once.
Captain Lestrad: But this last adventure's given me a lot to think about. Been talking to Hemlock.
Captain Lestrad: Might be okay to settle down for a while. Make sure Dragesvard gets cleaned up properly.
Captain Lestrad: As for the slayers...
Kord: I think a lot of us just want to get back to hunting dragons.
Captain Lestrad: I... see.
Kord: They've done a lot of harm over the years. To a lot of people. To a lot of us. We can't just suppress that anger.
Kord: We need revenge.
Captain Lestrad: You'd kill them all, indiscriminately? Like The Rose had been doing?
Kord: The ones here are... fine. Tame enough. But outside the mountain...
*Captain Lestrad looks down from Kord and closes his eyes momentarily, sensing Kord's internal conflict.*
Captain Lestrad: ...
Captain Lestrad: Tell you what. Since the DragonLords are sticking around, anyway, I think you could use our help.
Kord: What?
Captain Lestrad: You're right that there are evil dragons in the world.
Captain Lestrad: But there are many who have done no wrong. Nor do they intend to.
Captain Lestrad: As DragonLords and dragons, we can help determine which dragons must be brought to justice.
Captain Lestrad: And those who should be spared.
Kord: Not everyone's going to like it.
Captain Lestrad: I will have to speak to the dragons about it as well, of course.
Kord: ...
Kord: It... It could be worth a try.
???: Stupid... door! Why's it gotta be so sturdy?
???: Come on, Odgne, give me a push!
Odgne: Is this truly necessary, Mritha? Surely you could just open the door with your hands first. | *Concerned growl*
Mritha: No, no, it's got to be dramatic! It's got to be cool!
Odgne: Very well. Let us proceed... | *Resigned grumble*
*Mritha makes a dramatic entrance by kicking open the tavern's door, carrying a keg of Moglinberry juice under each arm.*
Mritha: Alright! Who needs a refill?! It's on the house!
Captain Lestrad: Is that—? Mritha?!
Captain Lestrad: I should have—
Captain Lestrad: Wait. Stop! Stop!
Captain Lestrad: It's not on the house!
Mritha: Someone take these kegs from me! I have to get going!
Captain Lestrad: That's the private reserve— you can't just—!
Mritha: We're stopping by every tavern in DragonsGrasp tonight!
*Outside the tavern, you and your dragon approach Galanoth.*
<Character>: There you are, Galanoth! You're not celebrating?
Galanoth: I'm just taking a break. Listening.
<Character>: You still haven't heard anything from The Great One since the Tytan fell?
Galanoth: ...There was one thing.
Galanoth: After I got a vision of the Rift up north closing. I... I'm not sure how best to describe it.
Galanoth: It felt as though a giant paw rested on my head for a moment.
<Character>: What, like, crushing you?
Galanoth: No. It felt more... affectionate. Like I was a tog being praised for doing a trick.
Galanoth: I suppose it was a goodbye from The Great One.
<Character>: Seems a bit condescending, maybe.
Galanoth: Ha! I'll be sure to bring it up with them next time we chat.
<Character>: They're still around, then?
Galanoth: I haven't heard anything, but I can feel their presence. Even something lingering from <Dragon>.
<Character>: Do you feel any different, <Dragon>?
<Dragon>: Hmm... I think... I feel like Nature and Stone magic makes more sense to me! | *Two playful chirps!*
Galanoth: It would seem so.
*You pause before asking Galanoth of his future plans.*
<Character>: What's next for you?
<Character>: Looks like you're free from being the Speaker, for now, at least.
Galanoth: A lot has changed.
Galanoth: Seeing the way Kord acted during our adventure...
Galanoth: Regardless of the cause or reason, I've let down the Dragonslayers.
Galanoth: They need me back in the lead. If they'll accept me.
<Character>: Of course they will!
Galanoth: We'll see. I'll need to do what I can. For them, and for Dragesvard.
Galanoth: You should get back to enjoying the festivities. I'll be fine.
*Later, inside the tavern, you invite Ostromir and Vseslava to try some Moglinberry juice, while your dragon watches on.*
<Character>: Ostromir! Vseslava! You haven't touched your drinks!
Vseslava: Of course not! We would have to deactivate our containment fields in order to imbibe.
Vseslava: It would be quite unhygienic.
<Character>: Well, it's your loss.
Ostromir: Hmm...
Vseslava: Do not "Hmm" like you are tempted, Ostromir!
Ostromir: But it is a time of celebration, is it not? For oh so many reasons!
Ostromir: Besides, we are to conserve mana!
Vseslava: Ingesting foreign delicacies is highly irregular.
<Character>: Ostromir will be fine! Come on! Moglinberry juice is great!
Ostromir: You hear, Vseslava? It is "great"! ...I wonder how it compares to Murshrom brew...?
*Vseslava appears disillusioned by Ostromir's apparent recklessness.*
Ostromir: Okay. Okay. Here goes.
*Ostromir deactivates his containment field; he appears to instantly regret his decision.*
Vseslava: I told you. Unhygienic.
Ostromir: The local aroma is... unique!
<Character>: It's perfectly normal for a tavern, I assure you.
Ostromir: Is that so? See, Vseslava, I am learning things!
*Vseslava is not amused.*
Ostromir: Right. On to the main attraction! The Moglinberry juice!
*Ostromir takes a large gulp of Moglinberry juice, much to your amusement; now displaying a frothy foam mustache, Ostromir appears to be forming his opinion on the drink; you anticipate his reaction.*
<Character>: Well, what do you think?
Ostromir: It is... it is...
Ostromir: It is a bit sweet, is it not?
Vseslava: Not worth it?
Ostromir: I could learn to like it! Vseslava, you must try some!
Vseslava: And if you fall ill, who will take care of you?
Ostromir: <Character> will, I'm sure! Or maybe Kara! ...Or <Dragon>? We will be fine!
Vseslava: You are forgetting we still have a job to do. Celebrate if you must, but I will not until that final Rift is under control.
<Character>: Oh, right, about that. How are we going to do that? If you two are no longer capable of bringing it under control...
<Character>: What do we do?
Vseslava: Outpost Yeden. It is far, far to the south, but the Magesters there should have spare Ignominious.
Vseslava: How we bring them north however... I am not certain. But it is our only choice.
<Character>: There's a Magesterium outpost in Greenguard?
Vseslava: It is beyond the Whispering Steppes, and even Kaer Sierra. Closer to the fissure. For... observational purposes.
<Character>: I see. That's a very long way from the Deadlands.
Vseslava: Indeed it— Ostromir!
*While you and Vseslava have been talking, Ostromir has taken both of your steins of Moglinberry juice, attempting to drink from all three at once.*
Vseslava: Did you not say it was too sweet?
Ostromir: I grew to like it.
<Character>: I'm sure we can talk about business once we're back with everyone. Until then, we should get back to celebrating!
Ostromir: Indeed! To the Shapeless!
*Ostromir suddenly recalls what has become of the Shapeless Empire.*
Ostromir: Ah... To Nieboheim...
*Back on Dragesvard, you and the Alliance touch base with Galanoth, Captain Lestrad, Kord, and Inspector Doyle.*
<Character>: Looks like everyone's eager to get started with the rebuilding.
Kord: A little bit of fungus won't keep the people of Dragesvard down!
Inspector Doyle: Thank you all for your assistance in reclaiming Dragesvard.
Inspector Doyle: I hope you will consider the DragonLords as allies to your future endeavors.
Mritha: I'll make sure of that.
<Character>: Is the ship ready to go?
Captain Lestrad: It is. It has enough stocked to take you to Braughlmurk's shore without issue.
Inspector Doyle: Under normal circumstances, I'd offer you passage all the way to Falconreach...
Inspector Doyle: But Captain Lestrad insists that we will need to conserve supplies to help us recover.
<Character>: I appreciate all you've managed to spare, Captain.
Captain Lestrad: Don't mention it.
Kara SuLema: Once we return to Swordhaven, I shall send out a call for any members of the Vind who are willing to assist with the clean up.
Kara SuLema: I'm sure our affinity to Nature and Wind will be a great help!
G. M. Hansa: The Rose, too, will provide what resources it can.
G. M. Hansa: I'll need to get things approved by Lady Jaania and the Queen, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Ostromir: ...Um. The Golden Hand will be... cheering you on!
Vseslava: Ostromir!
Captain Lestrad: Right...Thank you.
Captain Lestrad: Well, you better get going. No point blocking the workways when—
Captain Lestrad: Er... That is to say...
Captain Lestrad: Farewell, and safe travels. All of you.
<Character>: Goodbye to you too, Captain.
Kara SuLema: Everyone has everything they need? Backpacks packed? I'd hate to have to ask the ship to turn around...
Mritha: One moment. Kara, I'm sorry to bring this up so late, but...
Mritha: I think... I think I want to stay and help.
Kara SuLema: Oh, Mritha... The Vind will miss you and Odgne, but I wouldn't dream of denying your request.
Mritha: Ha. I'm sure I'll want to return to the Vind soon enough. I can only handle so much DragonLord nonsense!
Mritha: But it'll be good to have someone with Vind connections here to help coordinate things.
Mritha: Plus, I can make sure things don't fall apart the moment you set foot on that ship!
Mritha: Right, Lestrad?
Captain Lestrad: Wha—?
*Captain Lestrad refrains from objection, despite his tenuous relationship and disagreeable past with Mritha.*
Captain Lestrad: Right! Right.
Kara SuLema: Of course, Mritha. Both cities will be in good hands under your protection.
G. M. Hansa: ...We really must be going. Queen Victoria will no doubt be eager to hear of our success.
Galanoth: One final thing. <Character>.
Galanoth: It has been an honor to fight at your and <Dragon>'s sides once more. I look forward to our next opportunity.
<Character>: Once this whole Proclamation business is done, I can visit, and we can go on another adventure together!
Galanoth: I would enjoy that. And I will find a way to let you know if The Great One stirs from their slumber.
<Character>: Take care, everyone!
<Dragon>: Goodbye, sidekicks! | *Cheerful farewell!*
*Meanwhile, outside Swordhaven, Amadeus is writing in a journal.*
Warlic: Okay. I'm finished.
Warlic: Are you ready, Amadeus?
Amadeus: Just about.
Amadeus: What sort of disguise would the great Blue Mage...?
*Amadeus looks up at Warlic with a glare; Warlic has disguised himself in the image of his former teacher, Master Brump.*
Amadeus: I see. An... interesting choice.
Warlic: And what about yours?
*Amadeus changes his illusion to that of a common farmer.*
Amadeus: Shall we proceed to the gate?
*Once at the Swordhaven gate, Warlic initially takes the lead.*
Rose Soldier: State your name and business in the city.
Warlic: Erm. My name is... Um.
Warlic: War... ren.
Warlic: Yes. Warren!
Rose Soldier: And what is your occupation, Warren?
Warlic: I'm a farmer!
Rose Soldier: And the reason for your visit?
Warlic: I'm... I'm here to sell my vegetables. And fruits. And other... farmer-ly products.
Warlic: Like cheese.
Rose Soldier: ...
Rose Soldier: You don't look much like a farmer. And I don't see any vegetables or fruits.
Warlic: Well, that's because they're invisible.
Warlic: Invisible, magical vegetables! Very popular!
*Both the Rose Soldier and Knight are immediately alarmed by the very mention of magic.*
Rose Soldier: Magical produce is not allowed within the city limits per edict 2883, section B, subsection 1-D.
Rose Soldier: I'm afraid they will have to be confiscated, and I must detain you for—
Amadeus: Excuse me! I'm terribly sorry.
Amadeus: There appears to have been a misunderstanding.
Rose Soldier: And you are?
Amadeus: Timothy. Timothy Fairhill of Fairhill farms.
Amadeus: You see, there was a monster attack, and my grandpa Warren got caught by a magical blast.
Warlic: Grandpa?!
Amadeus: Went a bit... odd after that. ...Even changed his clothes.
Knight: Oh, I heard about things like that happening. Out in the hills, I think?
Amadeus: Indeed, indeed. We've traveled quite far to seek treatment from The Rose.
Knight: ...But... that was a while ago. Before the big whale and the sand and the shiny dome.
Amadeus: Well, of course! It didn't seem safe to travel with everything else going on.
Knight: ...Makes sense.
Amadeus: So, good gate guard, and sir knight, I apologize again for my grandpa's careless words.
Amadeus: And I do hope he has caused no offense.
Rose Soldier: There's no invisible vegetables then?
Amadeus: I'm afraid not. Side effect of the hallucinations, you know.
Rose Soldier: Well...
Rose Soldier: Alright then. Go on. You'll be looking for the Ivory Tower for treatment.
Rose Soldier: East side of the city, can't miss it.
Amadeus: Thank you, good sir. Come along now, grandpa.
Warlic: ...Thank you.
*Amadeus' quick thinking helped recover from Warlic's carelessness, but the gate guards continue to be wary of the duo.*
Knight: ...That was weird. Was it okay to let them inside the city?
Rose Soldier: Can't be any weirder than the other folks we've had around here recently.
Rose Soldier: Between the Vind's elves and mages and who knows what else, I'm sure they'll fit right in.
Knight: I saw a gnome the other day!
Rose Soldier: Sure you did. Sure.
Complete Quest
Other information
Completion of this quest unlocks the Stone element option via Dragon Elementization.
Completion of this quest unlocks the 'Change Faction' option at the Swordhaven Castle.
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