It's good to see you again, [%username]. Just in time, too.
While you were away, we began pursuing Kumbanda, whom we learned was hiding in Subterranea. I dispatched one of my best to chase him--a Daeva named Daonce--but we were a bit too late, and Kumbanda slipped away.
With the aid of some Reian tribesmen, Daonce managed to discover that Kumbanda was doing something with Siel's Relics there. The two were just about to learn the truth, but....
I don't know, truth be told. Daonce stopped reporting, and it's been several days now since we've heard from him. I can only assume he's in trouble.
I need you to find him, or at least to learn what happened to him. This Reian tribesman, [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik], will be a good place to start. You can find him in the Gelkmaros Defense Base.
If you're the reinforcements that Brigade General Valetta sent to help Daonce, you're too late.
Anilmo--one of the other tribesmen--uncovered a critical clue involving Kumbanda's motives. Daonce decided there was no time for delay, and he left with Anilmo and a small entourage. I warned them not to go, but....
They headed straight into Subterranea. Fools.
It's been several days now, and I doubt they'll be coming back. No doubt [%dic:STR_DIC_M_DF4_FanaticFi_NmdQ_54_An] ran into them, if they went where I think.... Your only hope of finding Daonce and Anilmo may involve finding him first.
Ah, [%username]! I didn't expect you to return...err, so soon.
Was there any sign of Daonce or Anilmo?
Then Daonce is dead.... But this blood...it's an old Reian code. It says something about...Anilmo...the Udas Temple...and a place for...hair washing? Head...mind...brain! Brainwashing! This is terrible news.
Have you heard of the Dragonbound brainwashing process? Seeds ingrained with Beritra's curse are planted in your head, and they grow and spread...erasing memories, removing all reason.... Once it starts, the brainwashing process cannot be stopped. The only thing we can do for Anilmo now is to take his life.
I am sorry all your efforts came to nothing. Please, tell Brigade General [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta] the bad news, so I don't have to.
Have you found [%dic:STR_DIC_M_DF4_FanaticFi_NmdQ_54_An] yet? He's our best chance of finding Daonce and Anilmo. Please hurry!
Welcome back, [%username]! Did you meet with Belik? What did he have to say about Daonce?
Dead? I can't imagine how such a fate could have...he was not supposed to die here. Not like that....
But we cannot give up. We must find Kumbanda and retrieve Siel's Relics, at all costs. If this Anilmo knows Kumbanda's whereabouts, then we must rescue him. Beritra's Seeds must have a weakness. There must be a way....
I am suddenly reminded of Villaire of the Red Sky Legion. Do you know of him? Perhaps not.... In any case, you must speak with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Sigyn] in Pandaemonium immediately. The Temple of Death promised to help recover the honor of the Red Sky Legion. Any solution they've found may help us here as well.
Greetings, Daeva. Have you come to study at the Temple of Death? There is much to learn, if you are the proper sort of student....
So...even the Dragonbound are bound by Beritra.... But based on what you've told me, the seeds they use are weaker than those planted in Villaire. Not strong enough to contaminate all Brusthonin, but enough to control one man.
In any case, Valetta was correct. Our research has been fruitful, and has led us to this: the Scepter of Purification. If the seeds have not fully sprouted in the Reian Anilmo, he might be saved.
However, this Scepter is empowered by Lord Triniel, so I am not sure how it will affect a Reian tribesman. Perhaps you should speak with this [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik] you mentioned. He might have some insights.
How did Brigade General Valetta take the news? Not too badly, I hope. If it's any consolation, this Daonce probably had a swift death.
I wish I could say the same for Anilmo. Even if he's still alive inside the Udas Temple, he is doomed to be brainwashed, if he hasn't been already.
This Scepter can nullify brainwashing? Hmmmm.... I don't feel anything. But I suppose that's good. There are no ill effects on my kind. With this, perhaps you can indeed save not only Anilmo, but the others....
There is no time to lose. Head to the [%dic:STR_DIC_OBJ_DF4_SecretEntrance_Q20023] in Subterranea. This Teleport Statue links to the Udas Temple. Inside, you will no doubt find Anilmo and the other Reian brothers in a Rebirthing Chamber.
And please, even if the Scepter does not work, do us all a favor and rid the world of [%dic:STR_DIC_M_IDTemple_Up_FanaticWiQ_53_An]. She is in charge of the brainwashing, and should suffer greatly for what she has done.
(Drawn along the bottom of the statue, you see a Reian code similar to that on the blood-stained cloth.)
(This seems to be the Teleport Statue linking to the Udas Temple.)
Are you...have you come to help Daonce find the Balaur Kumbanda? He is dead, if you have not heard. Daonce I mean.... I am sorry that I could not protect him to the end.
Our work was not in vain, however--even though brainwashed, I somehow managed to keep this report safe. Take it, and do good with it. Daonce must not have perished for nothing....
Now if you'll excuse me, I want to leave here with my brothers. Thank you for rescuing us from Beritra's curse. We owe you our lives.
You've returned, [%username]! I've been waiting for you. When Anilmo and the others came back, I knew you would come soon after. This is a great day indeed.
For those of us who live here in Balaurea, a place filled with danger, there are few we can trust our lives to. I am as glad to see you as I am Anilmo, and my brethren.
Anilmo mentioned a report.... Do you have it?
No, Anilmo filled me in. He said Kumbanda tried to revive a dead dragon in Subterranea, using the ancient relics there. I tuned out after that. It was over my head.
I suppose the report Anilmo gave you can tell you more than I can. If you haven't already, maybe you should read it yourself before handing it over to Brigade General [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta].
And...by the way.... Could you maybe..."forget" to take that Scepter back? It will be of far more use here than in Pandaemonium. Here, I can use it to save my brainwashed brothers from their terrible fate....
Ah, [%username]. Were you successful in undoing the brainwashing? I hope the Temple of Death did not labor in vain.... The Scepter of Purification cost an immense amount of Kinah to produce. Its value is immeasurable.
By the way, where is the Scepter?
Hmmmm.... This is quite detailed. And useful--this will certainly lead us to Kumbanda. This Reian...Anilmo.... You say he kept this even after being brainwashed? Impressive.... I shall keep my eye on him.
As I have with you, [%username]. Thanks again for your help.
Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta].
Locate Daonce with the help of [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik].
Locate [%dic:STR_DIC_M_DF4_FanaticFi_NmdQ_54_An] to find clues about Daonce and Anilmo, then report to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik].
[%collectitem]Report news of Daonce to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta].
Ask [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Sigyn] for help.
Bring the Scepter of Purification to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik].
Find the [%dic:STR_DIC_OBJ_DF4_SecretEntrance_Q20023] and enter the Rebirthing Chamber.
Rescue the [%dic:STR_DIC_E_QUEST_20023]s ([%23]/4).
Eliminate [%dic:STR_DIC_M_IDTemple_Up_FanaticWiQ_53_An] ([%26]/1).
Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Anilmo].
Escape from the Rebirthing Chamber.
Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Belik].
Report to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta].
Those sent to pursue Kumbanda have gone missing. Learn their whereabouts.
Valetta said that a man named Daonce vanished after visiting the Reian village in pursuit of Kumbanda.
Belik, a Reian tribesman, asked you to rescue Daonce and his assistant Anilmo, another Reian tribesman.
In finding Trueshot, a hunter of the Dragonbound, you found out that Daonce was dead, and Anilmo had been dragged off to the Udas Temple.
You recovered the Scepter of Purification from Sigyn, and with it rescued Anilmo and other Reian tribe prisoners. You "forgot" the Scepter in the Reian village, where it would aid many others.
Anilmo gave you a report that he and Daonce had prepared. Valetta believed it would help locate Kumbanda.