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Song of the Ateala
Defend Atrea from the invading ice elemental from the Magesterium's rift!
The floating city of Atrea is under attack by ice elementals from the floating rift in the Sandsea. Until The Empress can finish her ritual, Atrea's barriers must not fall! It's up to you and the Ateala to hold the line until then.

The Empress - begins The Empress quest.

Heal - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.

Talk - speak with the Atealans.

Yashta

<Character>: Hey, Yashta.
Yashta: Yes, master?
<Character>: <Character>!
Yashta: Yes, master <Character>?
<Character>: ...
<Character>: Why does your Empress look like a moglin?
Yashta: What do you mean?
<Character>: She's a moglin! How is that possible?
Yashta: The Empress is not a moglin.
<Character>: Uh, Yashta, we just saw her.
Yashta: Her appearance depends on the viewer.
Yashta: You see her as a harmless moglin. We each see otherwise.
<Character>: What does she look like to you?
Yashta: To me, she appears as an Ulret.
<Character>: What's that?
Yashta: It is a small furred creature with large horns that lived on Somorah.
Yashta: They populated the many meadows and fields under the light of the stars.
Yashta: I miss them dearly.
<Character>: I'm... sorry, Yashta.
Yashta: There is no time to be sorry. Let us stop this incursion so that we do not lose any more.

Isiri

Isiri: Jatiw, <Character>!
<Character>: You're looking well, Isiri. How are the Ascendants faring?
Isiri: We're holding, but the enemy forces seem limitless.
Isiri: I am impressed with you yet again, however!
Isiri: The Empress recognizes your ability, and with you and the Vind, I am glad that we do not need to flee.
<Character>: Would Atrea really have vanished if the Vind didn't pledge their aid?
Isiri: Perhaps. It would have been sad to leave this land so soon. The stars here are ever fascinating.
Isiri: But we must look forward. Once The Empress closes this rift, we'll have such a celebration!
<Character>: We will!

Alz'ein

Alz'ein: <Character>.
<Character>: Hi, Alz'ein. How goes the fight?
Alz'ein: Well enough, for now. This rift, though. It's really something.
<Character>: What do you mean?
Alz'ein: When it first opened, we managed to sneak in a few Riftwalker scouts, since it's our specialty.
Alz'ein: Turns out it leads to another plane of existence.
<Character>: Whoa. Do you have any idea where, exactly?
Alz'ein: It's hard to pin down specifics. We were only able to learn so much before the invasion started.
Alz'ein: It felt... raw, though. It reminded me of Wargoth, if that makes any sense?
<Character>: That doesn't sound good.
Alz'ein: It's not. But The Empress trusts us to defend her, and that is what we will do. Against any threat.
Alz'ein: Enough chatter, let's get back into the thick of battle!

Nirios and Etaos

<Character>: Hello Nirios, Etaos.
Etaos: Shh, <Character>. Nirios is focusing!
Nirios: A simple conversation will not be too taxing.
Etaos: Ah, hush, just listen to that song.
<Character>: That song? Is that The Empress singing?
Nirios: It is. It is the Song of the Ateala— the history of our people, from the very beginning, to the present.
Etaos: We're in it!
Etaos: Well, towards the end.
Nirios: Indeed. It is a great honor, and one that reminds us that our actions will be heard by generations to come.
<Character>: Wow!
<Character>: Is The Empress the only one who knows all the words?
Nirios: Perhaps in full. However, it is common for any Ateala to learn the relevant passages related to their family and profession.
Etaos: There's some really cool bits! Romance, fighting, tragedy, and comedy, history really has it all.
<Character>: I'll leave you to maintaining the barrier then. Stay strong!
Nirios: Fight well, <Character>.
Etaos: Beat 'em all up!

To Battle! - begins Song of the Ateala Wave quest at random.