Pieces of the Past

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Pieces of the Past is a Guide Quest given by Nai'o after The Elderwood.

Description

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You've discovered a strange artifact while exploring the Elderwood. Maybe someone in Kilima can help you figure out what to do with it?

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Objectives

Part 1

• Ask around about the artifact you found.

Part 2

You found an expert who can help you learn more about the artifact you found. Meet them by the Elderwood Central Stables.

• Meet the expert by the Elderwood Central Stables.

Part 3

You've learned that Elouisa and Caleri have set up donation bins to send artifacts to the Umbraan Natural History museum. Donate all pieces of an artifact to receive a reward!

• Complete an artifact by donating all the pieces.

Part 4

You've donated an artifact. Now check out the relic store to see what you can get as a reward.

• 0/1 Inspect the Relic Store.

Rewards

During Quest

• Elouisa's Fun Bucks

Walkthrough

1. Steps to take.
   • Substep or more description.

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Upon asking villagers about the thing

JinaSubira

Player

I found this in the Elderwood...

Jina

Oh, wow! I knew there just had to be some fascinating things hiding in the dirt out there.

Unfortunately, I can't actually help. Um, I'm only certified to work within the Palian Republic, and the Elderwood is in Umbraan territory.

I think Caleri knows some Umbraan scholars, though? She might be able to help you!

You could also ask Elouisa. Her theories might be a little out there, but she loves things like this!

Player

Do you know anything about this artifact?

Interesting. From my understanding, this area has been unoccupied since the Umbraan War.

The Order has no jurisdiction here, as we are technically in Umbraan territory, so I cannot help you in this matter.

Perhaps you can ask the librarian in Kilima? She may know proper procedure.

Ah, or her sister. As I understand it, she has some interest in the Elderwood.

Upon speaking to Caleri or Elouisa

CaleriElouisa

Caleri

An artifact from the Elderwood? Let me see that.

...It appears to be genuine. The things this could tell us about the area... most of the records of that outpost have been lost to time and conflict.

If you have found one, I imagine there are more. This warrants a visit to the Elderwood myself, I think.

Meet me there, and bring the artifact with you.

Player

I found this in the Elderwood...

Elouisa

Gasp! Is that what I think it is?!

A piece of the lost Nocturne Vault... you are holding a fragment of history in your hands, (Player)!

FireAirWaterEarth

Player

The what now?

Elouisa

Why, you don't know about the vault?!

Perfectly understandable, all its keepers were rounded up and silenced during the Umbraan War.

The Vault is the Umbraan Royalty's hidden stash of sacred relics. Every good kingdom has one!

The goblet that Parvati the First drank from before her fated campaign against the Inrevyns. The Spear of the Crimson General.

The first coin forged by the first Grimalkin settlers! These are pieces of history!

I can't wait to find out what else is hiding beneath these boughs!

Player

Oh, of course, the Nocturne Vault!

Elouisa

You know? Oh, what am I saying, of course you already know! I shouldn't have doubted you, (Player).

I wonder what this could be... it's not the Goblet of Parvati the First, or the Crimson General's Spear...

Player

What's that?

Elouisa

Why, you don't know about the vault?!

Perfectly understandable, all its keepers were rounded up and silenced during the end of the Umbraan War.

The Vault is the Umbraan Royalty's hidden stash of sacred relics. Every good kingdom has one!

The goblet that Parvati the First drank from before her fated campaign against the Inrevyns. The Spear of the Crimson General.

The first coin forged by the first Grimalkin settlers! These are pieces of history.

Player

Is it worth anything?

Elouisa

Why, it's priceless! You can't measure the value of history in such mundane concepts as currency.

And you just found it lying around in the Elderwood you say? I must see for myself!

I'll wait for you there. Make sure you avoid the Wotterodders as you make your way back, they're infesting the forest!

Progression

Upon speaking to the other sister in the Elderwood

Missing dialogue for Elouisa

If you asked Caleri about the objectIf you asked Elouisa about the object

Elouisa

Oh, (Player)! I heard about the artifact you brought to Caleri and couldn't miss out.

Not when you found a piece of the lost Nocturne Vault!

FireAirWaterEarth

Player

The what now?

Elouisa

Why, you don't know about the vault?!

Perfectly understandable, all its keepers were rounded up and silenced during the Umbraan War.

The Vault is the Umbraan Royalty's hidden stash of sacred relics. Every good kingdom has one!

The goblet that Parvati the First drank from before her fated campaign against the Inrevyns. The Spear of the Crimson General.

The first coin forged by the first Grimalkin settlers! These are pieces of history!

I can't wait to find out what else is hiding beneath these boughs!

Player

Oh, of course, the Nocturne Vault!

Elouisa

You know? Oh, what am I saying, of course you already know! I shouldn't have doubted you, (Player).

Player

What's that?

Elouisa

(TBA)

Player

Is it worth anything?

Elouisa

(TBA)

Caleri

(Player). I heard what you and my sister were up to.

I could not, in good conscience, allow such as farce to commence without my oversight.

Someone educated should be involved in the discovery of such important pieces of history.

Upon speaking to Caleri or Elouisa in the Elderwood

If you asked Caleri about the objectIf you asked Elouisa about the object

Caleri

(Player). As you can see, Elouisa has decided to join us.

Elouisa

Yes, what would have done if I hadn't? You didn't even bring your warding garlic!

Elouisa

Wonderful, you made it past the Wotterodders.

Caleri

...Deep breaths, Caleri, don't waste your energy...

Elouisa

As you can see, Caleri decided to join us! She wouldn't put on the warding garlic I tried to give her, but if we stay close it should be fine...

Caleri

I think a swiftball bat will do just as well as your... trinkets. This isn't the most dangerous place I've entered for the sake of knowledge.

Elouisa

Caleri was the best swiftball player in our village growing up, you know. Why, I still remember when she hit a swiftball right through the window of my childhood bully-

Caleri

Ahem. That's quite enough reminiscing. We have more important things to focus on, yes?

Elouisa

Oh, of course! Now, (Player), you might have noticed things look a little... different in the stables.

We've set up a few donation bins you see. If you find any other artifacts while you're out exploring the woods, you can come back here and submit them.

Caleri

Elouisa and I will stop by often to check the boxes and send out anything you've discovered to the Umbraan Natural History museum in Nocturne, their capital.

Elouisa

If you complete an artifact, we even have rewards set up for you! I think you'll quite like what I have in store.

Player

Where can I find other artifacts?

Caleri

Keep an eye out for chests and spots of disturbed soil while you're exploring.

Player

Got it!

Elouisa

Just make sure you keep an eye out for Kopycats, they like to disguise themselves as treasure to lure in unsuspecting adventurers!

Caleri

You do not need to do that, as Kopycats do not exist.

Elouisa

That's exactly the sort of thing someone might say, right before being tricked by one!

Caleri

In any case do be careful, (Player).

Now, Elouisa, I heard you skipped breakfast. Come back to the library with me, I'll prepare something for us.

Elouisa

Yes, I suppose I'll need to keep my strength up. We did just set this collection area up in the time it took (Player) to walk here...

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