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Peachii -> Sir Ano (5/8/2011 8:41:03)
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Sir Ano
Location: Oaklore Keep (Books 1 and 2), Nose for Trouble, Major Mayhem, There's No Place like Oaklore, Victoria's Secret, Aika Village -> Up, Beach Vacation Invasion
Quests given
Oaklore Keep (Books 1 and 2)
Nose for Trouble
Major Mayhem
There's No Place like Oaklore
Victoria's Secret
Aika Village
Beach Vacation Invasion
Shops owned
None
Dialogue
Sir Ano: Greetings, <Character>, and welcome again to Oaklore Keep. Rest a bit, I'm sure your travels have tired you, and I have a proposition for you.
Talk
Sir Ano: You've always seemed a generous sort of <Class>, so I thought you might be willing to consider my proposition.
- A proposition?
Sir Ano: Some people are born attractive— some have connections. And then there are those like me, making their own way in the world.
- Who are you?
Sir Ano: Ano de Berg'rac the Sixth. Lately a simple Squire, I was knighted along with others of my class and inducted into the Pactogonal Knighthood.
Sir Ano: I come from a long and illustrious lineage, a clan of uncommon Knights. You may have heard of my great-grandfather, Sir Ano the Second.
Sir Ano: He wooed the princess of a neighboring country and finally won her hand. My family has fallen on hard times recently, but I have a LOT to live up to!
Sir Ano: I... could use a little help not falling flat on my face as I climb my way up the ranks of the Knights.
- And that's where I come in?
Sir Ano: Exactly! I've studied your recent adventures and it seems that beyond your talent, good looks, and gorgeous singing voice, you lead a charmed life.
Sir Ano: How would you feel about lending me some of that serendipitous success?
- Lending you success?
Sir Ano: Well, I just need a bit of an edge to get noticed by the right people at court. Sir Emony is the Knight in charge of visitors to the court.
Sir Ano: He refuses to even consider introducing a new recruit to the King and his daughters.
Sir Ano: But I know if I had some heroic deeds to my name, I'd be summoned on my own. And then she'd notice me for sure! I mean, uh...
- What about the princesses?
Sir Ano: The eldest is so beautiful that half the Knights in the Keep spend their days off trying to impress her with their bravery.
Sir Ano: Then there's the youngest. Far too clever for her governess' peace of mind.
Sir Ano: And then there's the middle daughter— you couldn't find a more perfect princess. She's her father's pride and joy.
- How can I help?
Sir Ano: Come with me, show me firsthand how a hero... heroes? Does <his/her/their> hero thing. Knight training focuses on fighting, but not how to BE a hero.
Sir Ano: And, uh, if you could kind of stay in the background when we go back to report to Captain Rolith and the patrol leader...
Sir Ano: They'll never think I've done the deeds if you're front and center. I'd let you keep all the gold and any booty we find, of course.
Sir Ano: Once my fame is established, we can come out and call you... my mentor! You'll be known as <Character>, the Hero-Maker. Fancy, huh?
Quests
Sir Ano: I'm sure that with your help, I'll learn just what I need to become a Hero and catch the King's attention!
- Nose for Trouble
Sir Ano: A monster has been terrorizing the townspeople who supply the Keep with food.
Sir Ano: Captain Rolith is planning on sending out knights to take care of the creature. I know if I— we— take care of it, it'll bring me to his attention.
Sir Ano: What do you say, are you up for helping me?
- Major Mayhem
Sir Ano: I didn't get to tell you how impressed the patrol leader was when I told him about slaying the gargoyle! He says if I keep on like this...
Sir Ano: He'll make sure to speak to Captain Rolith about me! I know with your help and teaching I will surely become one of the most heroic knights ever!
Sir Ano: And now there's another chance to stand out. One of the women who works in the kitchen sent her daughter out to pick mushrooms yesterday.
Sir Ano: And now she's missing. One of the stableboys said they saw her go off into the deep woods.
Sir Ano: Help me find her, and I get recognition AND a little girl is saved. Win-win, don't you think?
- No Place like Oaklore
Sir Ano: <Character>, you've taught me so much on our adventures! All about perseverence, keeping cool under pressure, and laughing at danger...
Sir Ano: But every hero can use a bit of magical intervention, right? I mean, you've had Warlic to help you, and look how well that's turned out!
Sir Ano: I've heard of a Wizard renowned for his advice. From his tower in the Jadeite Ruins, it's said he'll dispense great wisdom if one is worthy.
Sir Ano: From the stories I've heard, he's great! And pretty powerful, too. Surely it couldn't hurt to have him use his wyrd, wizardly ways to tell me my future.
Sir Ano: And if he has a spare enchanted weapon or two laying about, accepting those couldn't hurt, either.
Sir Ano: What do you say, will you journey with me?
- Victoria's Secret
Sir Ano: The King is coming for a visit, <Character>! As you may recall, he sent his Elite 299 Knights to defend Falconreach from the mad pyromancer Xan.
Sir Ano: Unfortunately, many of them were wiped out in an ambush, including Sir Berrus the Houndmaster, Sir Fsupp the Beach Protector...
Sir Ano: ...And Sir Karth Rotgut the Unstoppable! Nasty, brutish, and tall. Quite dreadful, really. You know, I once heard a story that he—
Sir Ano: Er, anyway, right, the King. King Alteon is visiting Oaklore Keep looking for potential recruits to rebuild his Elite Knights!
Sir Ano: Don't you see? This is my chance! But before I can worry about that, there's one more thing I need your help with.
Sir Ano: Captain Rolith himself has asked me to deal with a group of bandits camped out in the middle of a swamp a ways away.
Sir Ano: He says it shouldn't be any problem for someone of my skills. I— ah— haven't mentioned yet that you've been helping me...
Sir Ano: But I will, I promise! In fact, if— when— I get presented to the King, I'll tell him all about you then.
Sir Ano: You've taught me so much already. Will you help me, just one last time?
Heal & potions - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.
Nose for Trouble
Sir Ano: There it is, and it's asleep. Let's go! I've got my warcry all figured out!
Sir Ano: Good point. Then I will practice stealth! Like the ninjas, I will become one with the with the air, with the shadows, with the cave itself—
Sir Ano: ...Eeeew, you're ri-i-ah-AH-CHOO! ...'scuse me.
Sir Ano: Whoops.
Sir Ano: That was exhilirating! Knight training was never like this! I dodged, I weaved, I struck, I—
Major Mayhem
Sir Ano: A map? Where would I keep it? It's not like metal armor provides much of an opportunity for pockets...
Sir Ano: No, no, you're thinking of the squadron of squires who scout ahead on patrols.
Sir Ano: Hey! I still remember some of the tracking tricks we were taught. And some of this spoor looks spore-like.
Sir Ano: So, is making bad jokes part of a hero's standard repertoire? Like putting on emotional armor?
Sir Ano: Some of them had their caps pulled over their eyes, napping. You might want to work on that.
Sir Ano: Ha! Time to put that heroic humor to the test, eh?
Sir Ano: But back to Jenny. What use could you have for a little girl?
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Sir Ano: You know, I can almost sympathize with that reasoning. I bet you're a pretty fun guy when you aren't kidnapping little girls.
Sir Ano: So you're saying we shouldn't truffle with you, is that it?
Sir Ano: How's that for a morel to the story?
There's No Place like Oaklore
Sir Ano: Don't you know her? You're the one who's been going around being a hero. Have you killed any yagas lately? Maybe she wants revenge.
Sir Ano: Well, I do love a good nonsense song. But no! I would never betray the trust—
Sir Ano: Nope!
Sir Ano: Excuse me? Sir Wizard?
Sir Ano: Look at all this stuff! He's got a stuffed bird on a stick, potion bottles, a crystal ball...
Sir Ano: His laundr—? Wait, did that curtain just move?
Sir Ano: I was, uh, looking for you— no, er, a note. A note from you. A note maybe saying when you'd be back?
Sir Ano: Uh...
Sir Ano: Your wisdom and, uh, wonderfulness, is widely known! I wanted to ask you if you could tell me about my future, and what's in store for me.
Sir Ano: I'm afraid I'll never be able to be a real hero, and do all the brave and noble things a hero is supposed to do!
Sir Ano: You give pep talks to bad guys, too?
Sir Ano: Riiiiiiight.
Sir Ano: Um. Er. Thanks for your... help... I guess, Sir Wizard. I think we're going to be going now, though.
Sir Ano: I'm sure everyone at the Keep misses us by now, and I miss it, too! The jousting, the jesting—
Sir Ano: Really, when you think about it, there's no place like Oaklore!
Sir Ano: Do... do you hear something? A sort of whistling sound?
Sir Ano: OW.
Victoria's Secret
Sir Ano: Huh?
Sir Ano: ...Why, yes. Yes I am!
Sir Ano: Nope! But who says I can't think fast? Carpe Opportunitas!
Sir Ano: Nothing. Just sneezing. Both of us.
Sir Ano: Thank you! I've come with a message from a fellow chief. He, uh, wants me to give it to your leader in person. It's very important.
Sir Ano: Yep. Lee. Wes Lee.
Sir Ano: The guy you met in that one town?
Sir Ano: Er, sure.
Sir Ano: Shh! Trust me! So... what did you have in mind, Dready?
Sir Ano: You mean... Oaklore Keep?
Sir Ano: You're going to kidnap one of the princesses?
Sir Ano: Dready, I'd love to help you, really I would. There's just one little problem.
Sir Ano: My name is Sir Ano de Berg'rac. You're planning to kidnap my princess. Prepare to die.
Sir Ano: I am truly honored, Sire. I have dreamed about this moment for years. And, to be honest, I have to thank <Character>. Without <his/her/their> hel—
Sir Ano: You just make it so that the adventurers who slay the monsters bothering the townspeople get a little something for their troubles, right?
Sir Ano: I mean, if Robina the Hood— er, if you didn't do that, being a hero would be much less profitable, wouldn't it?
Sir Ano: And the way I see it, that would be bad in a couple ways.
Sir Ano: Well, if the heroes didn't see slaying monsters as profitable, the number of active heroes would decrease. That would do two things:
Sir Ano: It would make more trouble for your subjects since monster attacks would become more frequent...
Sir Ano: ... and it would mean there were fewer heroes spending their hard-won gold in the shops and inns throughout Greenguard.
Sir Ano: So, really, when you think about it, Victoria's actions as Robina benefit your kingdom's economy.
Sir Ano: Why, I, uh... yes. Yes, I do.
Sir Ano: *blush*
Aika Village
Sir Ano: Nothing like a very well-earned break between my knightly duties. Oh, hey <Character>! Come and relax with me!
Beach Invasion
Sir Ano: A warm sea breeze, a drink in hand, and not a care in the world. Feels like nothing bad could ever happen here in Aika!
Beach Vacation Invasion
Sir Ano: <Character>! <Dragon>! You made it!
Sir Ano: Er, well, it turns out it's not quite the vacation I was expecting.
Sir Ano: I'm here on official business, too.
Ask about the business
Sir Ano: With Willowshire's recent problems, a lot of traders are having trouble getting their goods from the harbor here to Swordhaven and beyond.
Sir Ano: The Guardians used to provide safety along the road around Willowshire and Falconreach, you see.
Sir Ano: Anyway, the King sent me here to try to figure out if a royally maintained road could be built to facilitate direct travel.
Sir Ano: You're telling me.
Sir Ano: Too far south, and you start dealing with the Sandsea, and all the dangers of the desert there.
Sir Ano: There are a lot of mountains in the way, too, wherever you turn. And I don't think I have to tell you how dangerous those can be.
Sir Ano: The road through Willowshire, with stops at Verteroche and Falconreach, really was the best option, before Gorgok attacked.
Sir Ano: Hmm. Maybe we can say it will be a "scenic historical trail"? But traders aren't interested in that stuff.
Sir Ano: Maybe some of the locals would be interested in establishing a more direct route... I'll have to bring that up next time I meet with their leaders...
Sir Ano: But never mind all that! You're here to relax! Sir Ano: I can't help but notice you're not wearing a swimsuit!
Sir Ano: Is that a hero thing? "Always be prepared for trouble!" or something, right?
Sir Ano: Aren't there, like, lifeguards to deal with this?
Sir Ano: Good point.
Sir Ano: You and <Dragon> go on ahead, I'll find Lilka and organize the evacuation!
Sir Ano: There you are, <Character>! It's a disaster!
Sir Ano: I had to put on my armor and I feel like I'm boiling!!!
Sir Ano: Oh, and more monsters just started pouring into Aika! There's fire elementals, undead... It's a mess!
Sir Ano: ...Is this part of the heroic process to confuse your foes?
Sir Ano: ...
Sir Ano: We... We actually did it! We saved the day!
Sir Ano: Exhilarating! But... Phew...
Sir Ano: No one tells you about how it feels when sand gets all up in your armor...
Sir Ano: Sorry. And I'm sorry your vacation turned out like this, <Character>.
Other information
Also known as Ano de Berg'rac the Sixth.
Sir Ano previously offered the retired quests Nose for Trouble, Major Mayhem, There's No Place Like Oaklore, and Victoria's Secret; any retired content has been archived on its respective entry.
Sir Ano previously appeared in the retired quests Nose for Trouble, Major Mayhem, There's No Place Like Oaklore, and Victoria's Secret; any retired content has been archived on its respective entry.
Sir Ano's dialogue in Oaklore Keep (Books 1 and 2) was updated on August 22nd, 2025; any retired content can be here.
[image]https://github.com/DF-Pedia/DF-Pedia/raw/master/npcs/SirAno.png[/image]
Aika Village Appearance
Thanks to
DemonicDarkwraith for image, other information, and corrections.
ArchMagus Orodalf for original entry.
atticus239,wolfman_naruto, and Stephen Nix for links.
Dwelling Dragonlord for correction.
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