My name is Corim Ashlen, and I have the dubious honor of being the
Loremaster of this Mage's Guild. Word has spread that you seek the
Crystal Tower. I have known students of mine to search an entire
lifetime, never destined to walk within its hallowed halls. I will however
consider doing something I would have never thought to do. I will help you
find the Crystal Tower. In return you must do a favor for me first.
You see, a few nights ago priests of the Mad God attacked our Guild. They
were protected by some sort of spell that absorbed our magic, making us
powerless to stop them. Many of our initiates died, and the priests carried
off a number of our treasured artifacts. Among these was a small diamond.
I cannot speak more of this, other than to say it serves a vital purpose here
in the Guild by strengthening our magic. It has a secondary function as
well, one that would be of interest to you.
I quested and won this magical gem in fair combat from its previous
master, the Demi-Lich Zaraphus. It is said that the light from the gem will
allow the viewer to see the true location of the Crystal Tower on a
specially prepared map, a map I have in my study. The priests however
have the diamond. If you would consider recovering it, I would be happy
to show you the location of the Crystal Tower. You will however, have to
bring me the diamond first. Do you agree?&
Good. You will find the Temple of the Mad God outside the city of
Lillandril. Wait a moment while I get a pen and mark the location on
your map. Remember, bring me the diamond and I will show you the
location of the Crystal Tower as a reward...
Corim inscribes the location of the Temple of the Mad God onto your
map...&
I truly wished you had agreed to help. I understand however that you
may have other concerns. If you should change your mind, return here
and ask me again about the Crystal Tower...
Corim nods once, disappointment clearly etched into his face...&
Welcome back, %pcn. I hope you have decided to try and recover the
diamond from the priests of the Mad God. They probably do not expect a
retaliation from us, so your chances of sneaking in are sure to be very
good. You may run into their priests, but you look strong enough to deal
with them. It shouldn't be too difficult to recover the diamond now. Do
you agree?&
Well done, %pcn. You have done this Guild a service it will not easily
forget. I thank you for your efforts. Now, for my part of the bargain...
Corim walks to a table where an ornately penned map lies. There, he
focuses a shaft of light through the diamond. A moment later he
inscribes the location of the Crystal Tower, somewhere in the
Summurset Province, onto your map...&
%oth, the priests of the Mad God must truly be insane if they think they can get
away with this sacrilege. %pcn, rest until you are strong enough. You may
try to recover the diamond again, when you feel up to it...
The Loremaster bows once and walks away, muttering angry curses at the
priests of the Mad God...&
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