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DemonicDarkwraith -> Haven For All, A (8/29/2025 22:30:12)
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A Haven For All
Location: Atrea -> Left -> Yolande -> Quests -> A Haven For All -> Quest!
Requirements: Completion of Where's Warlic?
Release Date: August 29th, 2025
Objective: On the trail of Warlic, you head to Swordhaven with Nirios and meet with King Alteon...
Objective completed: Konnan's trail leads east, to Falconreach... And he must know where The Professor is!
Experience rewarded: Scaled
Gold rewarded: Scaled
Monsters
(1) Deployed Defensive Ballista Mk.2 - Boss
NPCs
Amiable Knight
Kind Baker
King Alteon
Knight Captain
Konnan
Nirios
Sturdy Knight
Rewards
Knight's Heirloom (I-VII)
Access to AHFA Loot for DCs.
Dialogue
*You, your dragon, and Nirios are in Swordhaven's entrance at nighttime in pursuit of finding Warlic; two Swordhaven Knights guard the entrance.*
Sturdy Knight: Halt. State your—
Amiable Knight: Hold on, that's <Character>! The hero!
Amiable Knight: And another one of those Atreala folks!
Nirios: Atealan.
Sturdy Knight: Wait, that's <Character>? I thought <he/she/they>'d be taller.
<Character>: Um. Hello! We're here to speak with King Alteon.
<Character>: But... security seems more strict than usual. What's going on?
Amiable Knight: Ah, yes, well, you know, with the elemental attacks recently...
Amiable Knight: Knights have been deployed to the most problematic areas, and so...
Amiable Knight: ... in case anything gets any funny ideas.
Sturdy Knight: Can't be too careful, after all.
<Character>: I see. Well, this is Nirios, one the Ateala, as you've noticed.
Sturdy Knight: He's floatin'.
Nirios: ...
Sturdy Knight: Er, right, since you're with <Character> and <his/her/their> dragon, I'm sure it's okay to let you in.
Amiable Knight: Welcome to Swordhaven!
*You, your dragon, and Nirios meet with King Alteon in Swordhaven Castle.*
King Alteon: Welcome, <Character>! And, <Dragon>, it's good to see you again so soon!
<Dragon>: Hello! | *Relatively polite growl!*
King Alteon: I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting your Atealan companion, however?
<Character>: Thank you, Your Majesty. I apologize for calling so late this evening.
<Character>: This is Nirios, Unael of the Ateala, and brother to Etaos, who you met before with <Dragon>.
*Nirios nods back at King Alteon.*
Nirios: Greetings, King Alteon.
King Alteon: Welcome to Swordhaven, Unael Nirios. I only wish I could welcome your people in more hospitable times.
King Alteon: With the elemental attacks on the rise, and the threat of Wargoth on the horizon, I'm afraid you've caught the Kingdom on edge.
<Character>: That's actually what we're here to discuss, Your Majesty.
<Character>: We're on the trail of Warlic, and we found a clue that led us to Swordhaven. Has there been any sign of him?
King Alteon: Hmm. The Blue Mage? Captain, have your knights reported seeing him in the city?
Knight Captain: I'm afraid not, Your Majesty.
King Alteon: The knights have been keeping an eye out for any magic inside the city, you see, especially with the recent elemental disturbances.
King Alteon: But if they haven't noticed anything... I'm sorry, <Character>.
<Character>: It's okay. It was a bit of a long shot, anyway.
<Character>: Still, about the elemental attacks; it sounds like things are escalating?
King Alteon: They are, unfortunately. And if Warlic is missing, that does not bode well.
<Character>: Is there anything we can do to help?
King Alteon: Haha! Ever the hero!
King Alteon: My knights have so far proven capable of handling the minor skirmishes that have popped up around the kingdom.
King Alteon: As such, we do not necessarily require a hero's touch at the moment.
King Alteon: However, should the situation take a turn for the worse, may we count on you to come to our aid?
<Character>: Of course, Your Majesty.
<Character>: Between Wargoth and the elementals, the sooner we can deal with one, the sooner we'll be able to concentrate our efforts on the other.
<Dragon>: Yeah! You can count on us! | *Prideful roar!*
King Alteon: In the meantime, it's growing quite late. I insist, please, at least stay the night in the castle and enjoy your visit in the morning!
Nirios: That is very kind of you to offer, Your Majesty, but as an Ateala, the sun—
King Alteon: Don't worry, Nirios! I'm well aware of the Atealan aversion to sunlight. Some protection will be provided.
King Alteon: As such a distinguished visitor, I would simply like you to see our grand city alive and vibrant, and not asleep, as it were.
Nirios: ...If you insist.
King Alteon: Haha! I do!
King Alteon: It was a pleasure to meet you, Unael Nirios. And <Character>, <Dragon>, you are always welcome in Swordhaven.
King Alteon: I bid you a good evening and night.
<Character>: Good evening, Your Majesty.
<Dragon>: Ahem! | *Hungry attention-seeking grumble*
King Alteon: Oh, how could I forget, of course, some leftover roasts will be delivered to your chamber later for <Dragon>!
<Character>: You're spoiled, <Dragon>.
<Dragon>: I'm a growing dragon! | *Indignant growl*
*The next morning, you, your dragon, and Nirios are in Swordhaven's market; due to Atealans' aversion to the sun, Nirios uses a parasol to cover himself from the sun; you order bread from a baker for yourself, your dragon, and Nirios.*
<Character>: I'll take 2— no, 4 loaves of bread, please!
Kind Baker: 4 loaves, coming right up! I'll even throw in an extra one, free, for your tog!
<Dragon>: Really?! | *Incredulous hiss*
<Character>: Thank you so much, that's very generous of you.
Kind Baker: Of course! Having a hero like yourself visiting my humble stall, it's the least I could do!
Nirios: ...There are so many people here...
<Character>: Are you okay, Nirios?
Nirios: I... It reminds me of home. Before Wargoth's attack.
Nirios: Somorah had many cities across its plains and deserts. Each with their own cultures and peoples.
Nirios: All of them beautiful. All of them, gone, now.
*There is a brief pause after you hear Nirios' nostalgia of Somorah.*
<Character>: I'm sorry, Nirios. I didn't think about how painful this might be for you.
Nirios: I am not Alz'ein. I am not my brother. I do not... give in to impulse or emotion.
Nirios: But... seeing the people here, living their lives in peace and comfort...
Nirios: I feel hate. A rage, blinding like the stars in the sky.
Nirios: Not for you, lest you misunderstand.
Nirios: Wargoth must be destroyed. For all he has taken from the Ateala. From me!
*Knowing Nirios' hatred of Wargoth, you decided to take a break.*
<Character>: We can take a break, I'll find an inn.
Nirios: I will be fine. As long as we—
*Suddenly, Nirios becomes alarmed as he detects something; he turns around.*
<Character>: What is it? What's wrong?
Nirios: Someone's watching us. There!
*Nirios looks right as he sees a blonde haired man with fire marks; the blonde man runs away from a crowd; this causes you to realize that the blonde man is none other than Konnan.*
<Character>: Was that—?
<Character>: That was Konnan wasn't it? What's he doing here?
<Dragon>: There's one way to find out! Let's go after him! | *Eager growl*
<Character>: You're right, <Dragon>! Come on, Nirios!
Nirios: What? Who? I do not— I— Okay.
*You chase Konnan throughout Swordhaven; eventually, you chase Konnan in a burnt house at Swordhaven's Residential District; upon entering inside, you evade various traps and fight a ballista; moments before defeating the ballista, Konnan—using a mechanical staff—looks for something amidst the rubble of the burnt house.*
Konnan: It has to be here somewhere...
<Character>: Konnan!
*Konnan, now annoyed, glares at you.*
Konnan: ...I hate to return empty handed, but I'm not dealing with the likes of you. Not here and now.
*Konnan runs away.*
Nirios: Stop!
*Nirios casts spectral chains at Konnan; however, in a critical moment, Konnan activates a technological shield, negating Nirios' chains; this causes Konnan to run away from the burnt house successfully.*
Nirios: It can't be—!
*You, your dragon, and Nirios exit the burnt house, however, Konnan is nowhere to be found.*
<Character>: No sign of him...
<Dragon>: Looks like Konnan has some new tricks. | *Curious grumble*
Nirios: This Konnan. Who is he to you?
<Character>: He... It's a long story.
<Character>: But he did terrible things in the name of revenge. He didn't have powers or weapons like that before, though.
Nirios: He is a villain, then? Curious...
Nirios: Because it so happens that technology is familiar to me. I've seen it before, on Somorah.
Nirios: Wielded by none other than The Professor.
<Character>: How can that be possible? You don't think Konnan did something to him, do you?
Nirios: I cannot say. You know this Konnan person better than I.
<Character>: Whatever his connection to the Professor is, he's another lead to follow, at least.
<Character>: I'll ask around and see if anyone knows where he went, or where he came from.
*Sometime later, in the Plaza section, you report to Nirios on what you've learned from the Swordhaven Knights in search of Konnan.*
<Character>: According to the knights, someone matching Konnan's description was recently seen along the east road.
<Character>: I'll travel that way, through Oaklore and Falconreach, and see if I can find his trail, or the Professor's.
<Character>: What's next for you, Nirios? You're welcome to join me if you'd like.
Nirios: I gave it some thought. I've decided to stay here in Swordhaven for a while and teach the knights about Wargoth and his forces.
Nirios: They'll need to know what tricks to anticipate, and how best to fend off his minions.
Nirios: And though I may not have my brother's charm, I might as well learn all I can about our new neighbors while I'm at it.
<Character>: I think that's a worthy goal. We're all working together, after all!
<Character>: <Dragon> and I will head out now, then. Take care, Nirios!
Nirios: And you two, as well. I look forward to hearing your updates later, in Atrea.
*Scene fades to black.*
Complete Quest
Loot for DCs - opens AHFA Loot for DCs shop.
Other information
Mr. Chicken acts as a HP/MP healing source during the quest.
Stepping on a mine or an orange circle will remove 10% max HP from the player and any guests.
Stepping on a lava puddle will slowly removes the player and any guests' HP.
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
Citizen: 'A young man did run past, to the north. He seemed like he was in quite the hurry!'
Looks like someone conveniently forgot to move this pile of barrels. Konnan must have gone the other way!
Konnan went that way, to the left! Quickly, before he escapes!
Knight: 'No one passed this way just now. I've been keeping watch, I promise!'
Warrik: 'Who was that? He ran by in such a blur!'
Gate Knight: 'Welcome to Swordhaven's residential district!'
Fatherly Knight: 'I'm sorry, it's been a long time since I've been home. I'm not on watch right now.'
Dog: 'Bark, bark! Woof!'
Nancy: 'He went that way! Oh, I bet that guy did something awful!'
Todd: 'Mr. Chicken saw him run into that creepy burnt down ruin! Maybe he's a ghost!'
The presence of Mr. Chicken seems to revitalize and heal you. Thanks, Mr. Chicken!
There's a draft coming from the ruined wall...
Nirios: 'These traps were placed hastily. He must want to slow us down, but why?'
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