Bestowal Dialogue
'I am not surprised to see you again <name>. It appears you are the person Raphûz says you are. I think you are a rarity in this world, as is he.
'Our journey here was fraught, but we learn from each other and protect each other. Raphûz is not without skill, and his stories of Umbar and his family brighten the dull moments.
'You should go and see him. We are preparing to go and see Numûru, a personal guard of the leader here.
'He will think your arrival is kismet.'
She winks.
'So do I.'
Background
Ashâmi and Raphûz now reside in Urmâkh and they are becoming closer. They asked you to accompany them as they meet with a man named Numûru.
Objective 1
Ashâmi is genuinely pleased to see you and told you to go and speak with Raphûz. She expects that he will be even more pleased. You can find him at their home in Urmâkh.
- Ashâmi: 'Hurry now, go say hello to Raphûz. He will be so glad to see you and to share our news.'
- Raphûz: '<name>!
- 'Have you seen Ashâmi?'
- You nod.
- 'Did she share our news?'
- You tell him she mentioned Numûru.
- 'It is an auspicious day. We have learned much from one another. We have worked hard. We fight with a purpose, and when there is danger, we watch over each other.
- 'In the quieter moments, we share our stories, honestly. Our admiration and respect grow. She is as amazing as I assumed.
- 'I have you to thank.
- 'Listen, friend. We are to attend Numûru, the right hand of Mizâdi Shâra-ingari. She leads the forces to retake and restore Kûr Anzar. We hope to make an impression and join her elite guard.
- 'Please, meet us there. Perhaps you can speak on our behalf.'
- Ashâmi and Raphûz want you present when they meet Numûru in Urmâkh
Objective 2
- Speak with Raphûz at Numûru's post in Urmâkh
- Speak with Ashâmi at Numûru's post in Urmâkh
Raphûz and Ashâmi asked you to attend their meeting with Numûru, the right hand of Mizâdi Shâra-ingari. You should meet them at Numûru's post in Urmâkh.
- Raphûz: 'Your timing is impeccable. We just finished speaking with Numûru and mentioned you. He wishes you to speak on our character. We hope you do not mind.'
- Raphûz hopes you will speak to Numûru of his and Ashâmi's character
- Ashâmi: 'The gall of this man. He needs to know of our character? It is an affront to me and to Raphûz. Still, Raphûz thinks that your words will sway the man. Will you speak for us?'
- Ashâmi is upset their character is being questioned
Objective 3
- Speak with Numûru at his post in Urmâkh
Ashâmi and Raphûz both asked if you would speak with Numûru about their character. The soldier professed concern about their resolve. You can find Numûru at his post in Urmâkh.
- Ashâmi: 'Perhaps Raphûz is correct. Numûru must be cautious about who he lets near or around Mizâdi. Can you speak on our behalf?'
- Raphûz: 'Numûru seems to be a discerning man. Perhaps there is a reason he does not trust so readily. Still, I would prefer if we could contribute to the cause immediately.'
- Numûru: 'You know these two, or so they say.
- 'I wish to know their weaknesses and their fears. If they join Mizâdi's guard, they must be without fear or weakness. Our enemy is fierce. Our defence must be resolute and stoic.'
- You convey the stories of the boar and the serval injuring the two in their youth and they carry this fear. As you speak, he sketches two maps.
- 'Very good. Deliver these to Ashâmi and Raphûz. Tell them to return with the proof of their deeds.'
- Numûru hands you two maps.
- Numûru provide two maps, one for Ashâmi and one for Raphûz
Objective 4
Numûru supplied you with two maps and asked you to give them to Ashâmi and Raphûz. Deliver the maps to Ashâmi and Raphûz at Numûru's post in Urmâkh.
- Ashâmi: Ashâmi looks at the map and sees a drawing of a serval.
- 'A serval.'
- She looks closer.
- 'What is this marking? It looks like a cloud. Disease? I am tasked with killing a diseased serval.'
- Ashâmi looks uneasy.
- 'This is a test I did not expect. We should take our leave and discuss at our quarters.'
- Ashâmi looks concerned about her task
- Ashâmi says, "I am to hunt a serval."
- Raphûz: Raphûz looks at the map and sees a crude drawing of a boar.
- 'I am to kill a boar.
- 'I faced this fear before and overcame it. I will do so again. Let us retire to our home here in Urmâkh.'
- Raphûz appears confident about his task
- Raphûz says, "I am to hunt a boar."
Objective 5
- Speak with Ashâmi at her home in Urmâkh
Ashâmi and Raphûz were provided orders from Numûru to prove their courage against their fears. They both reacted differently and asked you to meet them back at their home in Urmâkh.
- Ashâmi: Ashâmi's face belies her unease.
- 'We must prepare for these challenges. Our purpose is clear. We both wish to serve alongside Mizâdi, and so we must overcome.'
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