The story of how Lord Marchutan raised this place from the dust of history will be legend in Pandaemonium forever.

A Shedim Lord raising a former Balaur fortress from ruin, then taking it over as our own....

Let one of Ariel's goons try to match that!

"An impossible task."

To be sure. Of course, the Balaur were not happy at our insult. They still seek to retake this place.

That's no surprise. Our presence here is a constant reminder of their impotence.

Besides, reclaiming it would be a major strategic and morale coup for them...the opposite for us.

"That must not happen."

Of course not. But it never pays to underestimate the enemy, especially when they have numbers like the Balaur do.

Besides, time spent defending this fortress takes away from resources better spent elsewhere.

I'd like you to buy us some breathing room by driving away Balaur surrounding this place.

Accept. Decline.

Glad to have you aboard. Your mission is to kill Crusaders, Assassins and Rangers in the general area.

We hope that seeing their fellows mowed down so easily will discourage future assaults for a while.

I'd ask the Fatebound Legion, but they're better used elsewhere. I hope you can handle this.

"Is there any doubt?"

I realize you are relatively new to Gelkmaros, but there comes a time when caution must give way to action.

This fortress is heavily fortified, but time we spend defending it is time not spent bringing the battle to the Balaur.

Surely you're not frightened of this land? We are on Tiamat's doorstep, but any Asmodian should be excited by the prospect!

"Courage isn't the same as foolishness."

"War is like a massive game, writ large on a board as big as the world."

I forget who said that, but it's very true. I just wish the pieces weren't living beings.

So how did the Draconute hunt go?

"Checkmated 'em all."

Excellent! Thanks to your work, I was able to send a Legionary squad on a major assault in Marayas!

I'm glad to know there's someone around here to rely on when the going gets tough.

This is your payment. If you want to see more of it, come back when you have some spare time.

Defeat Balaur near Gelkmaros Fortress.

Crusader ([%2]/5)

Dakaer Assassin ([%5]/3)

Draconute Ranger ([%8]/5)

Talk with Hnikar.

Eliminate Balaur wandering near Gelkmaros Fortress.

Hnikar asked you to clear out Balaur near Gelkmaros Fortress to take some pressure off his own troops.

He was impressed when you returned after defeating Crusaders, Assassins and Rangers. He asked you to accept other missions whenever they were available.

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