Bestowal dialogue
"You have been asked by the proprietor of the Forsaken Inn to investigate the source of a terrible wailing noise coming from the basement. Rumours abound that the inn is haunted and as a result, business has been suffering."
Background
You find yourself inside The Forsaken Inn at midnight. The innkeeper has asked that you investigate the source of the wailing noises coming from the basement.
Objective 1
- Investigate the source of the wailing noises
Patrons have already begun complaining of the noises in the basement. Explore the area and see if you can uncover the source of the noises.
- Kobbi Stonestar says, "D'hear that? It's coming from the bookcase..."
- Kobbi Stonestar says, "What the-- a secret door? Don't expect me to follow you down there..."
- The bookshelf slides open to reveal a staircase descending into darkness
Objective 2
- Explore the depths below The Forsaken Inn
The bookshelf was hiding a secret passage leading down into the earth below the Inn. You should explore this cavern and see if you can locate who or what is making those noises.
- A suspicious-looking man stands before a glowing, rune-marked door
Objective 3
- Talk to the suspicious man
You have found a suspicious-looking man reading a book and staring at the glowing, rune-marked door in front of him. Who is this man, and why is he down here? You had best ask him.
- Umín says, "Wonderful! This is a riddle door... if you don't know how to open it, just ask!"
Objective 4
- Continue to explore the caverns
Umín, the man you met in these caverns, has agreed to assist you in your exploration of this place. You must use his expertise to make your way deeper into the caverns.
Objective 5
- Bring Umín to the burial chamber
You have discovered what appears to be a burial chamber. Perhaps Umín could shed some light on this place.
- You have discovered the burial chamber of Captain Rabghul
- Umín says, "It seems to be some kind of burial chamber..."
- Umín says, "It's really him..."
- Umín says, "After so many years my search is finally complete..."
- Umín says, "...but what is this?! It isn't here!!"
- Umín says, "Impossible! He must have been buried with it...maybe under this..."
- Umín says, "Help!"
- Umín says, "Gah! Noooo!!"
Objective 6
- Press onwards through the caverns
Umín has been crushed by the cave-in. You must press on without him. You are on your own now, so be always on guard.
- Umín says, "Did you really think that you could come and take what is rightfully mine?!?"
- Umín says, "This necklace was passed down through my family for generations until that... THIEF took it from us!"
- Umín says, "After that terrible event, my ancestors' fortunes turned and what was once a great and noble people were reduced to beggars!"
- Umín says, "All the years I spent searching ancient tomes and records for the rogue's whereabouts finally led me here..."
- Umín says, "And then you show up! Did you think I would allow my family's treasure to be taken AGAIN?!?"
- Umín says, "I have to admit that you did prove to be useful, but I'm afraid I no longer require your assistance."
- Umín says, "Now you shall join that rogue in his eternal slumber in this forsaken place!!"
Objective 7
It is Umín. Alive and well, it seems...too well even. It appears that he has gained an almost supernatural strength in his absence. He wears a red, glowing necklace around his neck. He is also a bit angry with you...you will have to defeat him if you want to survive.
- Umín says, "Now stand still so I can stomp you!"
- Umín says, "Ha! My necklace will shield me from your puny blows!"
- Umín says, "I'll pound you into dust!"
- Umín says, "Here, let me lend you a hand!"
- Umín says, "Urk! Heal me, my necklace..."
- Umín says, "Aaarrgh!!! Wha.. what happened?"
- You have freed Umín of the necklace's power
Objective 8
The spinning blade-trap has knocked the necklace from Umín's neck, and it lies glowing on the floor. Umín himself lies crumpled on the floor. Why did he attack you?
Speak with him and allow him to explain....
- Umín: 'It... was controlling me... my thoughts, my actions. I could see its purpose. It wants nothing less than the destruction of us all.
- 'Quickly! You must leave this place before it comes back. It is not through with us yet! Just leave me here... I was the one who desired the necklace above all, and I shall be the one to destroy it!
- 'You have no time to lose! Cross to the other side of the ship and leave through that cave there!'
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