Angereb storyline

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Angereb storyline is one of the side storylines of Land of Lions DLC. The first quest in this storyline is unlocked when one has acquired at least one ton of Tapestries.

The flowchart below represents the whole storyline of Angereb island, showing all possible paths and outcomes. Rectangle boxes with white background contain names of quests; if a chain of quests is linear, they are placed within the same box. Yellow diamond boxes contain names of quests which include decision making and which may have various outcomes depending on your choices, check appropriate section of this page for the specific quest to see which options lead to which outcome. Major branches of the storyline are indicated by blue rounded rectangles. Red rectangles represent a failure - a negative outcome of the storyline, while green rectangles represent a successful outcome or obtaining a reward.

Unifying Angereb with Enbesa provides the unique buff Legacy of the Sands, providing your Fire Stations in the region with +10% range.

Beginning

Into the Lions’ Den

The Princes have always balked at joining Ketema's united Enbesa, claiming his rulership to be illegitimate and weak. The Emperor, however, claims the princes are simply too hung up on dreams of past glory – of the Selamawi dynasty who built their capital on Angereb, and whose last descendants were murdered on the island a century ago. With the coming of Old World forces, however, the time has come to set differences aside, and reach out to Angereb with the white flag of truce.

• Sail to Ketema’s Clipper, headed for Angereb to discuss Angereb’s parley proposal (rewards with Great White Flag)
• Approach Angereb Trading Post with the white flag for parley

The Land Where Hibiscus Blooms Red

The princes are unwilling to open negotiations until you learn more about their culture, history and needs. They insist you explore the city before returning to them.

• Explore Angereb!
• Discover their unique ceramic stalls
• Admire their tapestry industries
• Learn about their military headquarters

Meeting the Princes

The princes appreciate you taking time to learn about their island before coming to the negotiating table. They now invite you to discuss terms of allegiance to Ketema's Enbesa.

• Join the negotiation table once you're ready

Dialogues

Angereb is vast and full of secrets. One would need a lifetime to grasp the soul behind each face and stone. I recommend that you take the time to understand us before we discuss a potential alliance with Ketema. Angereb is not a pirate faction waiting to be disarmed. We have a history — a heart.

1. I believe I have come to understand your people, your city.
   • Tell us this: what was it that struck you most on Angereb? Was it the crafting district? Or perhaps Master-at-Arms wisdom? Or yet...
     1. I saw many struggling to make ends meet, and craftsmen lacking raw materials.
        • Angereb has had to resort to piracy for so long that we rarely resort to crafting anything of our own — why should we, when it can be forcibly taken from passing ships? But the opening of the canal brought with it more warships from the Old World. Though we do not fear battle, it is our duty to maintain Angereb in the memory of the Elamais kings — a duty we cannot perform if our city is ruined and impoverished.
          1. The Emperor is willing to support your economy if you abandon piracy.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the economy path, the quest Building the Arks is started
          2. The Emperor will grant you the might to challenge and outclass foreign fleets.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the military path, the quest An Invincible Armada is started
     2. The Master-at-Arms was learned, yes, but his troops are barely more than a phantom corps.
        • Our youth are more eager for the thrill of the hunt on the cresting waves than defending the crumbling walls, leaving our island bare of defences. It has scarcely been an issue until now, but the opening of the canal brought with it more warships from the Old World. Though we do not fear battle, it is our duty to maintain Angereb in the memory of the Elamais kings — a duty we cannot perform if our city is ruined and our ships lie on the seabed.
          1. The Emperor is willing to support your economy if you abandon piracy.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the economy path, the quest Building the Arks is started
          2. The Emperor will grant you the might to challenge and outclass foreign fleets.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the military path, the quest An Invincible Armada is started
     3. There were dancers in the city, alive with revelry and beauty. – Option requires finding and selecting a group of dancers in Angereb
        • Our foes may deem us pirates and criminals, but we hold true to the memory of the great kings who built the very walls of Angereb. So long as we look to the history and legacy of the Elamais Dynasty, we know our path holds true. But the opening of the canal has brought with it more warships from the Old World. Though we do not fear battle, it is our duty to maintain Angereb in the memory of our glorious kings — a memory we cannot uphold if we are to slowly die, and our city be left to the ruinous years.
          1. The Emperor is willing to support your economy if you abandon piracy.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb– Proceeds to the economy path, the quest Building the Arks is started
          2. The Emperor will grant you the might to challenge and outclass foreign fleets.
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the military path, the quest An Invincible Armada is started
          3. The Emperor will restore the monuments of the Elamais, and bring visitors in their droves to Angereb. – Option requires finding and selecting ruins of the Elamais palace in Angereb
             • A fine offer, but Angereb never seals a covenant without a token of good faith. Bring us tangible proof of the Emperor's intentions — show us he has the power to follow through. If he proves himself a just and trustworthy ruler, we will consider bending our knee to him.
               1. Sign the treaty with Angereb – Proceeds to the prestige path, the quest The Great Work is started
2. I'd like to take some more time to truly understand your island. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again

Economy path

Building the Arks

The princes are wary of your promise that the Emperor would ensure prosperity returns to their island. They insist that you deliver on your promise before they'll pledge fealty to Ketema, and have therefore asked you to provide building materials for trade ships, and supplies so they can rebuild their ceramics and tapestry industries.

• Deliver to Angereb:
  • ?t Wanza Timber
  • ?t Indigo Dye
  • ?t Linen

A Street By The Walls

The Princes of Angereb are grateful that you've kept your word and brought prosperity back to the island. They have agreed, by way of thanks, to grant you leave to visit their covered market.

• Discover what lies below the covered market

No Rest From Errandry

The princes appreciate your services, but have requested one last favour: though their trades may now be booming, some deliveries have been mishandled. They ask that you take personal control over one of these deliveries.

• Find a crate of ceramics in the covered market
• Report to Angereb: Sail to Angereb Trading Post

Military path

An Invincible Armada

The princes are wary of your promise that the Emperor would ensure their safety. They insist that you deliver on your promise before they'll pledge fealty to Ketema, and have therefore asked you to provide them with some military ships, along with enough wood that they can start building more of their own.

• Sell to Angereb:
• ? Frigates

A Street By The Walls

The Princes of Angereb are grateful that you've kept your word and bolstered the island's military defences. They have agreed, by way of thanks, to grant you leave to visit their covered market.

• Discover what lies below the covered market

The Not-So-Ancient Mariner

The princes appreciate your services, but have requested one last favour: though their fleet has been restored, a ship seems to have struck a reef near Kidusi Anitoni. They ask that you deliver the repair materials to the ship.

• Find a crate of repair materials in the covered market
• Rescue the shipwrecked sailor
• Report to Angereb: Sail to Angereb Trading Post

Prestige path

The Great Work

The princes are wary of your promise that the Emperor would ensure their safety. They insist that you deliver on your promise before they'll pledge fealty to Ketema, and have therefore asked you to provide them with some military ships, along with enough wood that they can start building more of their own.

• Deliver to Angereb Trading Post: 30t Mud Bricks
• Pick up an architect at Ketema’s Clipper, headed for Angereb
  • Transport the architect to Angereb Trading Post
• Deliver one ancient piece of armour or sword, of at least rare value, to Angereb

The Legacy of Hiram

The Princes of Angereb are grateful that you've kept your word and restored the glory of the Palace of the Elamais. They ask if you'd agree to do the honours of inaugurating the monument.

• Select the ruins of the palace to inaugurate the new building

A Street By The Walls

The Princes of Angereb are grateful that you've kept your word, and restored the Palace of Yetbarok. They have agreed, by way of thanks, to grant you leave to visit their covered market.

• Discover what lies below the covered market

Bare Bones Business

The princes appreciate your services, but have requested one last favour: though the Palace of Yetbarok stands renewed, it will remain incomplete until the bones of its patron and founder are returned to its halls. The princes ask that you find a man on Kidusi Anitoni who will respectfully exhume the remnants of Yetbarok from his tomb, and deliver them safely to the palace.

• Find the artefact specialist in the covered market.
  • Pick up the artefact specialist at Angereb Trading Post
    • Transport the artefact specialist to Kidusi Anitoni Trading Post
      • Report to Angereb: Sail to Angereb Trading Post

Looking for the spear

A Lesson in Lore Long Lost

The Princes of Angereb are grateful for your assistance, and wish to share some of their history with you as a token of their appreciation.

• Listen to Angereb's story!
• Select Angereb's castle to hear about the last days of the Elamais, the dynasty of Selamawi
• Remove the ruins of the fortress to unveil the path taken by Tomasi that night
• Remove the boulders to unveil the secret passage taken by Tomasi during his escape
• Find Caleb in the castle to hear the rest of the story

A Fateful Spear

The princes confess that the person you helped on Kidusi is a burglar, tasked with recovering the long-lost Spear of Selamawi – an heirloom of Angereb that was stolen by a guard of the usurper Tomasi, which the priests have denied ever having had possession of, despite evidence to the contrary. They ask that you help the thief in his righteous task.

• Contact the man you helped in Kidusi Anitoni
  Caleb knows one of Tomasi's guards sought healing in Kidusi
  • Find the entrance to the cemetery
    The priests mentioned an Angerebian guard died on Kidusi
    • Report to the Angerebian
      • Find the tomb of Tomasi's guard
        Look to the inscriptions on the tombs to identify it
        • Consult the books in Kidusi's library
          Priests keep detailed records of the deceased and their possessions
          • Report to the Angerebian

The Garden of Forking Alleys – Silence

Your inquiry into the location of the Spear of Selamawi has revealed that the priests have hidden it behind what they call the Ogdoad. The thief bemusedly asks that you search the library on Kidusi to find clues concerning this cryptic name.

• Help the Angerebian figure out the location of the Spear.

Dialogues

When Tiluhan died, the priests wrote that his belongings, including the spear, were returned to 'the Ogdoad'. Do you have any idea what that might be?

1. The name of one of the people buried here?
   • I doubt the priests would have been so kind as to write the name in full, especially if it is merely a tombstone inscription. No — it must be something that requires intimate knowledge of the place, so only the priests can find it.
     1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
2. The etymology would hint at eight of something — gods? Statues?
   • Almost all of Enbesa acknowledges only one God, which we call Da-Matar. And Kidusi is particularly fervent in insisting no representations of Da-Matar be made. The only statue on the island is, to my knowledge, of Kashtan origin. I do not believe this is what the Ogdoad refers to.
     1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
3. Could it be eight virtues, as described in a book?
   • Ah, a breakthrough! So this Ogdoad is a creed — a belief in eight cardinal virtues that must be observed by the priests in Kidusi Anitoni... That's certainly interesting, but it doesn't help us much. Look around some more and see what you can uncover.
     1. Agree – Proceeds to the next quest

The Garden of Forking Alleys – Melody

Your inquiry into the location of the Spear of Selamawi has revealed that the priests have hidden it behind what they call the Ogdoad. The thief bemusedly asks that you search the library on Kidusi to find clues concerning this cryptic name.

• Help the Angerebian figure out the location of the Spear.

Dialogues

When Tiluhan died, the priests wrote that his belongings, including an old spear, were 'entrusted to the Ogdoad'. We know from a book in the library that the Ogdoad are the eight cardinal virtues observed by Kidusi Anitoni's priests, but I am unsure how that helps us find the spear. What do you make of it?

1. If virtues are the key to sanctity, then the spear must lay in a highly sacred place.
   • The priests do not consider any particular place to be sacred above all others — aside from the island itself, of course. Anything natural is a home to divinity; an embodiment of the perfection of the eight senses. In that regard, the island itself could be a manifestation of the Ogdoad. Hardly a useful indication for finding a hiding place though, even for the priests themselves. No, I believe this Ogdoad is pointing to a far more specific place on Kidusi.
     1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
2. It is not the virtues we seek, but the book itself — the physical Ogdoad!
   • That would certainly be an interesting explanation — to hide the exact location inside a book. If that's the case, there must be something specific about that book — something to set it aside from all others in the library. Any considerations on what that might be?
     1. The location of the book within the library? It's stored in the left wing.
        • The library 'is' quite labyrinthine... A fitting metaphor for a quest to enlightenment. Doubtless the priests would have found the imagery appealing. I have noticed the inscriptions above each of the wings; all of them are named. I suspect these names hold the second part of the key to this enigma. Return to the library and investigate this trail. I shall ponder this further, and hopefully by the time of your return, I'll have made further sense of it all.
          1. Agree – Proceeds to the next quest
     2. The object itself: a book made of wood.
        • Wood is a common enough material for books on this island — too common for it to be a defining feature. No, the hint as to the spear's hiding place must be something else.
          1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
     3. Its age: the book was written in the Silver Age.
        • Kidusi was laid to waste by the Mad King Sûrya, just before the Silver Age. Most of the buildings and tomes on the island today were built or written during the Silver Age. Hardly a distinctive characteristic — there must be some other clues we can follow.
          1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
3. Could the priests have intentionally meant the opposite of what they said, just to further mislead?
   • Such tortuous thinking would be on a par with these priests' secretive ways. If the Ogdoad is all that is holy, would that then imply that the spear is hidden in a place of evil? What sort of place could possibly meet that distinction on Kidusi?
     1. Surely the priests' hatred for Sûrya would make them hold his tomb as a place of evil.
        • It would certainly have been a clever ploy, but the tomb was left unfinished and unsealed after Sûrya's death — yet another of his foolish ambitions broken by his just demise. I doubt enough of the tomb was built to hide an object like the spear — they barely dug beyond the entrance hall. The answer to our hunt must lay elsewhere.
          1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again
     2. The priests believe idolatry to be a sin. Perhaps they see the ancient statue as sinful?
        • The priests refuse to even go near the statue — not even to tear it down. It seems unlikely they would have sullied themselves by coming close to it for long enough to hide the spear. No, I believe we need to look elsewhere.
          1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again

The Garden of Forking Alleys – Song

Your inquiry into the location of the Spear of Selamawi has revealed that the priests have hidden it behind what they call the Ogdoad. The thief bemusedly asks that you search the library on Kidusi to find clues concerning this cryptic name.

• Help the Angerebian figure out the location of the Spear.

Dialogues

When Tiluhan died, the priests entrusted his belongings to something they called the Ogdoad. We found a book by this title in the library, in a wing aptly named the 'Island of God'. If the book's position in the library is assumed to mirror the spear's position on the island, we must discover what the 'Island of God' refers to! Therein lies the key to understanding this charade.

1. Perhaps each wing is a representation of a specific place on the island?
   • Of course! Remember the inscription on the library's frontispice: 'within the library is the whole of Kidusi'? It corroborates your theory! If that is so then the 'Island of God' must be the holiest place on the island, the basin of ablutions, also located in the left-most part of the temple, much like this wing of the library!
     1. Keep listening
        • So the library itself is a map? Ha, how simple, how elegant! An impressive deduction, my friend! Then if the book is in the left-most wing, we must look to a place in the left-most part of the temple. A place where the Ogdoad — the Eight Virtues — could be represented, probably in the abstract.
          1. Agree – Proceeds to the next quest
2. Perhaps each wing represents one of the islands in Enbesa?
   • That's what I thought at first, but the 'Island of God' in Enbesa would be Kidusi itself, which brings us back to square one. Fair to say that would be far too imprecise. If we assume the clues were designed for future generations of priests, it must be something they'd easily be able to identify.
     1. Of course not, you're right. Let us start over. – The dialogue is closed and has to be started again

A Hallowed Secret

You have at last found some clues that could point to where the Spear of Selamawi was hidden a century ago by the priests of Kidusi. The spear's hiding place on the island exactly mirrors the location of the book you found within the library. The thief expectantly asks you to pinpoint the exact location of the spear, using this new information.

• Find where the spear is hidden!
  It should be close to the temple, in a place that could be related to the number 8

The Road Less Travelled By

At last, you've found the spear's hiding place! Now to decide how best to retrieve it.

• Decide how you will retrieve the spear

Dialogue

The spear is near the entrance to the temple, which is under heavy guard. If take the road, I am certain to encounter priests, and they will doubtless be wary of my presence and identity. There is also a hidden mountainous path that would get me quite close to the temple, but it seems rather perilous.

1. Take the road. – Proceeds to the road path, the quest Those Who Follow If They Can is started
2. The mountain path seems best. – Proceeds to the mountain path, the quest The Winding Path is started

Without access to the library

The Wisdom Therein

Those who wish to consult books in the Great Library must first be granted access by the High Priestess. The Emperor's request for a compiled history of Enbesa - a true Chronicle of Enbesa - will doubtless lead you to such a place of learning. It would be wise to ensure progress has been made to acquire visiting rights to these hallowed halls of learning.

• Progress through Kidusi Anitoni's questline to unlock access to the library

Road path

Those Who Follow If They Can

The time has come to retrieve the Spear of Selamawi from its hiding place! After some thought, you've decided it safest for the thief to attempt his infiltration through the innocuous main path – though it may risk interrogation by wary priests.

• Select the Angerebian to commence the infiltration
  You may learn more about the priests by browsing through the library, or by talking to Teka or Ephrem, in order to attempt an impersonation.
  • Watch the Angerebian sneak towards the hiding place

Inquisitorial Zeal

Wary priests have intercepted the thief, and have started pressing him with questions. He is in dire need of your help to extricate himself from these dire straits!

• Help the Angerebian get past the priests

Dialogues

Halt! What business brings you here?

1. I am here to perform my daily duties. – Unlocks one of the options in Curiosity Imperiled the Thief quest
   • You don't look familiar. Can you prove that you're one of us?
     1. Present your wrists
        • Where is your sacred tattoo? What is the meaning of this?
          1. Shake your head slowly
             • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
          2. Put your hand on your heart
             • Ah, a new initiate! Very well, carry on. Walk in the Eyes of the Divine.
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest The Eyes of a Hawk
          3. Claim it faded away
             • A likely story! Our markings are traced with the finest ink, made durable by the grace of the Above! Your lies will not avail you, spawn of Angereb! Come with us — the High Priestess will decide your fate.
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
     2. Show your face clearly
        • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
     3. Give a false identity
        • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
2. I forgot some of my belonging by the basin. – Unlocks one of the options in Curiosity Imperiled the Thief quest
   • You don't look familiar. Can you prove that you're one of us?
     1. Present your wrists
        • Where is your sacred tattoo? What is the meaning of this?
          1. Shake your head slowly
             • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
          2. Put your hand on your heart
             • Ah, a new initiate! Very well, carry on. Walk in the Eyes of the Divine.
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest The Eyes of a Hawk
          3. Claim it faded away
             • A likely story! Our markings are traced with the finest ink, made durable by the grace of the Above! Your lies will not avail you, spawn of Angereb! Come with us — the High Priestess will decide your fate.
               1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
     2. Show your face clearly
        • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement
     3. Give a false identity
        • The priestess examines the thief closely before suddenly stepping back, startled. 'An Angerebian! Intruder! She grabs the thief by the arm as her companion signals the guards. 'You will have to answer to the High Priestess for this intrusion!'
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement

The Eyes of a Hawk

Having successfully outwitted the wary priests, the thief asks you to keep a watchful vigil over his progress, lest he encounter any unexpected dangers.

• Watch the Angerebian steal the spear

Curiosity Imperiled the Thief

Wary priests have intercepted the thief, and have started pressing him with questions. He is in dire need of your help to extricate himself from these dire straits!

• Help the Angerebian get past the priests

Dialogues

You seem burdened. Pray show us what it is that you hide beneath your robes.

1. A cane, for Teka the Bothered. – Option requires finding and selecting a priest named Teka in Kidusi Anitoni
   • When will she cease leaving her belongings all over the island? Old age has not been kind to her. It is generous of you to return her cane. Walk on in the eyes of the Divine.
     1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest Like A Blade Across Troubled Waters
2. A cane I'd forgotten by the basin. – Option requires saying „I forgot some of my belonging by the basin.” during Inquisitorial Zeal quest.
   • Mind your step on the path. Night time can be dark as the underworld on this island. Walk on in the Eyes of the Divine.
     1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest Like A Blade Across Troubled Waters
3. Propitiatory offerings and candles for the cleansing ritual. – Option requires saying „I am here to perform my daily duties.” during Inquisitorial Zeal quest.
   • It is surprising that an initiate should already have so many duties. I'd expect you should be in solitary contemplation, as is customary for the first year of initiation. I sense deceit. Show me what you're hiding beneath those robes.
     1. Show the spear
        • An initiate certainly, but one in the arts of thievery and lies! I should have expected no less from an Angerebian. Come with us — the High Priestess will decide your fate.
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the quest A Final Judgement

Like A Blade Across Troubled Waters

Having successfully outwitted the vigilance of the priests, the thief is now on his way to meet you at Kidusi's harbour.

• Wait for the Angerebian to reach Kidusi Anitoni's harbour

Mountain path

The Winding Path

The time has come to retrieve the Spear of Selamawi from its hiding place! After some thought, you've decided it safest for the thief to attempt his infiltration through the hidden mountain paths. Two such paths seem safe enough to travel by: one is a steep trek along a nearly sheer bluff, leading up to a high temple. The other is a tunnel which should, judging by the angle of its delving, come up not far from the main temple's entrance. The thief asks that you decide upon the safest path, and bring him a photographic reconnaissance shot of the journey ahead.

• Take a picture of the pier at the entrance to the mountain path – Proceeds to the quest Mind of an Athlete, Body of a Manatee

OR:

• Take a picture of the tunnel entrance into the mountain – Proceeds to the quest A Walk in the Mountain Park
  Beware: the 'Book of the Blessed Dead seems to hint at potential dangers

Mind of an Athlete, Body of a Manatee

You counselled the thief to take the mountain path. As he fades into the distance, you can only hope the legends of the great flying Roc of Arabia Felix hold no kernel of truth. All that's left now is to wait for the thief to surface anew and reach out to you.

• Wait for the Angerebian to contact you

A Walk in the Mountain Park

After a short walk to the mines, the thief promptly disappeared into the darkness. All that's left to do now is to wait for him to reappear – and hope the legends of the colossal spider that hides in the caves atop the secret underground staircases are no more than myth.

• Wait for the Angerebian to contact you

If the Angerebian is caught

A Final Judgement

Your attempt at stealing the spear from Kidusi Anitoni was a dismal failure, resulting in the thief's capture. The High Priestess now demands you face judgement in his stead.

• Select the High Priestess to face her judgement

The Exchange

Despite the blatant sins committed by the thief, the High Priestess of Kidusi has, much to your surprise, agreed to entrust the spear to you, under the condition that you bring her an Enbesan artefact of equally rare quality in exchange. She suggests investing in archaeological expeditions around Enbesa to uncover such artefacts.

• Deliver an Enbesan artefact of epic or legendary value to Kidusi Anitoni

Spear obtained

Upon An Edged Blade

The thief entrusts you with the spear, urging you to deliver it to the princes. You are, however, perfectly aware of the power inherent in such a symbol – perhaps it would be best in the hands of the Emperor? But one shudders to think of the princes' reaction to such a betrayal... It is a dire choice indeed, but one you must make: where will you take the spear - Angereb or Taborime?

• (Pick up the spear at Kidusi Anitoni Trading Post)

• Deliver the spear to Ketema

OR:

• Deliver the spear to Angereb
  Beware: The princes may not forgive you for siding with Ketema!

Spear given to Ketema

A Traitor's Choice

Though the negotiations got off to a promising start, you have decided to betray the princes' trust by giving the legendary Spear of Selamawi, which they have so longed for, to Emperor Ketema. Your treachery will doubtless spark outrage in Angereb and sow the seeds of war, which now seems inevitable. The Emperor recommends you prepare for what is to come, for the princes are sure to retaliate with fire and fury once your betrayal is uncovered.

• Prepare for war before the princes discover your treachery!
• Construct: 3 Frigates

The Vengeance of Selamawi

Your decision to deprive the Princes of Angereb of the Spear of Selamawi, and instead give it to Emperor Ketema, has laid the path of war between the two islands. The only remaining solution is to seize Angereb and subjugate it through the use of force – a task easiest to accomplish if you can use surprise to your advantage, before the princes have had time to prepare and learn of your deceit.

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Dies Irae Imperatori

You have failed to convince the princes to unite under the Emperor's rule. There is no solution now other than to bring them to heel through warfare. As such, you have been tasked with crushing the might of Angereb and conquering the island, for the greater glory of Enbesa.

• Destroy Angereb's Harbour to make them yield to Ketema!

Result: Angereb is unified with Enbesa, fire stations in Enbesa receive +10% bonus to their range

The United Realm

You have cowed and humbled the Princes of Angereb before they could rise to challenge the Emperor and be a thorn in his Empire's side. A mighty deed, for which the Emperor wishes to reward you with commensurate generosity.

• Sail to Ketema’s Clipper, headed for Angereb and receive the gift
• Rewards: Spear of Selamawi

Spear given to Angereb

Spirited Away – A Tale

The princes welcome the spear back to Angereb with ecstatic praise. They press you for a detailed account of the heist.

• Share your story with the Princes of Angereb

Dialogues

Part one

So tell me! Was the spear truly on Kidusi? Had Tomasi's guard truly retired there?

1. We found the guard's tomb, yes
   • So he perished from the injuries he sustained while fleeing the site of his betrayal. A pitiful end, but one becoming of a thief... And what of the spear? Did he hide it somewhere before his demise?
     1. The priests hid it after his death.
        • Metaphors and cryptic hints — will it never end? Spare me the details of the priests' twisted little games: where is the spear?
          1. They buried it in front of the temple.
             • You have shown your trustworthiness, friend of Angereb, and I believe I understand why you chose not to bring the Spear of Selamawi to King Ketema when you had the opportunity. A wise choice indeed. Angereb is fortunate indeed that you chose to befriend us, as is the whole of Enbesa.
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          2. Lie: They left it in the High Priest's home.
             • A likely story, though well told, save for the common knowledge that when priests die, their homes are emptied to make way for new inhabitants. But it is no matter. Keep your secrets if you will. What matters is that you chose to return the spear to Angereb, rather than steal it for Ketema. An honest deed, and one worthy of our admiration.
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     2. Lie: The priests hid it while he was convalescing.
        • Metaphors and cryptic hints — will it never end? Spare me the details of the priests' twisted little games: where is the spear?
          1. They buried it in front of the temple.
             • I do not believe the priests would have stolen the property of one of their wards. Theirs 'is' a sacred mission after all. But it is no matter. You can keep your secrets. All that matters is that you chose to bring us the spear, rather than give it to Ketema — an honest deed, and one worthy of our trust.
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          2. Lie: They left it in the former High Priest's home.
             • There is no honour in deceit, friend. Tall tales will bring you little prestige, and we know the priests well enough to have an inkling of what they would or would not do. But it is no matter. You can keep your secrets. All that matters is that you chose to bring us the spear, rather than give it to Ketema — an honest deed, and one worthy of our trust.
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2. Lie: He did, but he left after being treated
   • The cur! But what of the spear! What became of it? Did he take it with him?
     1. The priests hid it while he was convalescing.
        • Metaphors and cryptic hints — will it never end? Spare me the details of the priests' twisted little games: where is the spear?
          1. They buried it in front of the temple.
             • At last, a fragment of truth among the convoluted fabrication! Beware, friend of Angereb, for we have eyes and ears across Enbesa. We know the tale of Tomasi's guard. So tell us — why would you, having gone to such lengths to lie to us, bring us the true spear instead of taking it to your overlord Ketema?
               1. I believe Angereb should grow as part of Ketema's Empire, not independently.
                  • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! A cause far beyond mere dualities and rivalries. A cause towards the right path, an alternate path; a cause honoured by your choice to keep your faith with us, for trust and unity.
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               2. The choice was difficult, I confess. Much hangs in the balance.
                  • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! It is about more than ownership of an ancient weapon: it's about seeing where the path to peace and unity lies. You chose wisely when you held your faith with us, for the good of Enbesa.
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          2. Lie: They left it in the former High Priest's home.
             • An unlikely fabrication! Beware, friend of Angereb, for we have eyes and ears across Enbesa. We know the tale of Tomasi's guard. So tell us — why would you, having gone to such lengths to lie to us, bring us the true spear instead of taking it to your overlord Ketema? You cannot possibly have sailed into our harbour by mistake!
               1. I believe Angereb should grow as part of Ketema's Empire, not independently.
                  • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! A cause far beyond mere dualities and rivalries. A cause towards the right path, an alternate path; a cause honoured by your choice to keep your faith with us, for trust and unity.
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               2. The choice was difficult, I confess. Much hangs in the balance.
                  • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! It is about more than ownership of an ancient weapon: it's about seeing where the path to peace and unity lies. You chose wisely when you held your faith with us, for the good of Enbesa.
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     2. Lie: The guard hid it on Waha Desher.
        • Enough of this charade. We know well enough the true fate of Tomasi's guard, and the truth of your actions. We have eyes and ears in all of Enbesa. You have spent too long with the priests: poor tale-weaving and poorer honour still they have imparted upon you. But why would you, being no friend of ours, come to us clad in lies to bring us the spear? What are you hiding?
          1. I believe Angereb should grow as part of Ketema's Empire, not independently.
             • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! A cause far beyond mere dualities and rivalries. A cause towards the right path, an alternate path; a cause honoured by your choice to keep your faith with us, for trust and unity.
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          2. The choice was difficult, I confess. Much hangs in the balance.
             • You brought the spear to us because you knew our cause to be righteous! It is about more than ownership of an ancient weapon: it's about seeing where the path to peace and unity lies. You chose wisely when you held your faith with us, for the good of Enbesa.
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Part two

This tomb, and the guard within it — they intrigue me. Did you discover any more information?

1. There was an inscription on the tomb.
   • Curiouser and curiouser! The priests usually take note of a dying person's last words — a memory, preserved as a pristine token of the departed. Can you remember what it was for this unfortunate soul?
     1. The Last Son of Selamawi followed the Rising Sun.
     2. The Last Son of Selamawi followed the Setting Sun.
2. Lie: It was a small tomb, sad and forsaken.
   • These tombs are traditionally inscribed with the deceased's last words. The tomb is recent enough that it should still be legible — can you remember what it said?
     1. The Last Son of Selamawi followed the Rising Sun.
     2. The Last Son of Selamawi followed the Setting Sun.

Part three

It was said the Mekdem's entire family - the last of the line of Selamawi - perished in that murderous night, long ago. But the bodies of his wife and of his youngest son were never found. Rumour still holds they escaped somehow, to a secret somewhere.

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  • I had never believed those rumours, but this guard's final words have fuelled a fire I thought long dead... What if he truly did know of a surviving heir, and made sure clues to finding them remained after his death?
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      • There is but one last matter that must be attended to, while we prepare the celebrations at which we will pledge our allegiance to the Empire. We ask that you investigate this presumed lost heir of the Elamais, hiding somewhere in Enbesa.
        • Agree to investigate

Chasing Blood

The inscriptions on the tomb of Tomasi's guard have led the people of Angereb to believe that a survivor of Mekdem's line – and through him, Selamawi – may have survived the night of bloodshed that saw the fall of the family a century ago. The princes have asked you to find the truth of the matter: did an heir of the Elamais truly flee Angereb on that distant, bloody night? While you investigate, they will commence preparations for the grand festivities, where their fealty will be pledged to the Emperor.

• Find where the last Elamais fled to
• Visit the harbours on Enbesa to retrieve the harbour registries
  • Find the fugitive's ship on the shores of Waha Desher

The Matriarch's Memories

The inscriptions on the tomb of Tomasi's guard have led the people of Angereb to believe that a survivor of Mekdem's line – and through him, Selamawi – may have survived the night of bloodshed that saw the fall of the family a century ago. Your investigation has led you to believe further evidence may be found on Waha Desher. The princes have asked you to sail to the island and find the truth of the matter: did an heir of the Elamais truly flee Angereb on that distant, bloody night? While you investigate, they will commence preparations for the grand festivities, where their fealty will be pledged to the Emperor.

• Find evidence of the Elamais presence in Waha Desher
• Yara's memory is rumoured to be the most ancient in all of Waha Desher.

The Matriarch's Tale

The inscriptions on the tomb of Tomasi's guard have led the people of Angereb to believe that a survivor of Mekdem's line – and through him, Selamawi – may have survived the night of bloodshed that saw the fall of the family a century ago. Your investigation has led you to believe that further evidence may be found on Waha Desher, where an old woman by the name of Yara, the matriarch of a dying line, may know more. The princes insist you follow up on the lead with the utmost urgency.

• Follow Matriarch Yara to learn more about the putative heir

Secrets of the Waha

The inscriptions on the tomb of Tomasi's guard have led the people of Angereb to believe that a survivor of Mekdem's line – and through him, Selamawi – may have survived the night of bloodshed that saw the fall of the family a century ago. Your investigation has led you to believe that further evidence may be found on Waha Desher, where an old woman by the name of Yara, the matriarch of a dying line, took you to an overgrown antique house, which may hold the answers you've been looking for, once it's been uncovered.

• Click on all 3 elements of overgrowth to clear them
  • Investigate the old house
    If the guard was a mute, perhaps he wrote something?

A Secret Uncovered

The inscriptions on the tomb of Tomasi's guard have led the people of Angereb to believe that a survivor of Mekdem's line – and through him, Selamawi – may have survived the night of bloodshed that saw the fall of the family a century ago. Your investigation had led you to believe that further evidence may be found on Waha Desher, but all you found there were the remains of a former member of the Guard of the Elamais, along with some texts mentioning an heir to the line of Selamawi – a boy by the name of Haile, fleeing through the streets of Angereb. The princes should see this evidence.

• Pick up the diary of the Old Man in Waha Desher
  • Take the diary to Angereb

The Once And Future King

Betrayal! The princes have used and made a fool of you. While you were off purportedly seeking traces of a surviving heir of the Selamawi line, they were indeed preparing a great celebration. But the celebration has taken a much less peaceful and unifying turn than you'd been led to believe...

• Find out who is the traitor being crowned king!

Looking for the true heir

Research of an Alternative

The Emperor is fuming at the princes' audacious manoeuvring! Not wishing to go to war with them, however, he has tasked you with finding whatever peaceful resolution can be attained.

• Find a way to prevent Angereb's independence!
  Finding the legitimate heir could stop this conflict!
  You can always return to the diary you found in Waha Desher. It points to a location on Angereb.

Where It All Began

The Emperor is fuming at the princes' audacious manoeuvring! He insists that you further investigate the rumoured lost heir of Selamawi – perhaps there is information yet to be found that could yield an unexpected advantage to the Empire in this unfortunate situation? You are, however, pressed for time, as this evidence must be found before the princes fully declare their independence.

• Continue investigating the lead on a potential heir
  The nursery mentioned in the guard's diary must be close to the castle

Ruins of the Past

The Emperor is fuming at the princes' audacious manoeuvring! He insists that you further investigate the rumoured lost heir of Selamawi – perhaps there is information yet to be found that could yield an unexpected advantage to the Empire in this unfortunate situation? You are, however, pressed for time, as this evidence must be found before the princes fully declare their independence.

• Search the nursery for further clues
  Investigate the old toys and furniture

The Boy Who Would Be King

The Emperor is fuming at the princes' audacious manoeuvring! He insists that you further investigate the rumoured lost heir of Selamawi – perhaps there is information yet to be found that could yield an unexpected advantage to the Empire in this unfortunate situation? You are, however, pressed for time, as this evidence must be found before the princes fully declare their independence.

• Search for King Wag's private office
  His office should be to the left of the ancient Palace of Yetbarok, behind the castle, beyond a heavy door

Unsought for Kindred

Following the information found in the diary of Mekdem's guard has led you to the ancient nursery of the Elamais kings on Angereb, and to King Wag's office. The evidence you've found suggests that both King Wag and Emperor Ketema are distant heirs of Lebne – and, through him, the line of Selamawi! Such information could certainly bring the Princes of Angereb to acknowledge Ketema's legitimacy – and hopefully, convince them to join the Empire.

A Final Chance At Peace

While you were away, fancying yourself a master sleuth, the princes held a secret coronation for a king of their own! With the spear in his hand and the princes at his side, King Caleb cuts a glorious figure – one the inhabitants of Angereb would gladly follow to the death, out of their adoration for the line of Selamawi. Not only will they not be part of the Emperor's dream of a united Enbesa, but they demand he recognise their independence as a sovereign nation too! They have invited you to join the coronation feast, and press you to convince Ketema to acknowledge their independence.

• Meet with the princes to acknowledge or refuse Angereb's independence!

Dialogues

At last, the muster of Angereb's forces is complete, in no small part due to your support, my friend! So tell us — what is the Emperor's proposal? Does he recognise our independence?

1. The Emperor refuses to acknowledge Angereb as a sovereign state.
   • Then your Emperor is a fool! For if he will not grant us our independence, then we shall take it! To war!
     1. Indeed — to war, and the death of all that is good. – Proceeds to the path of war for independence, the quest Dies Irae Imperatori is started
     2. Hear me out, there is more to this. – Option requires finding the true heir and completing the quest Unsought for Kindred
        • Ketema, the last of the Elamais... I would call you a contemptible liar for uttering such outrageous words, were it not for the visit of a strange old man wearing the coat of arms of Mekdem's guard, not long before your arrival... He spoke similar words, and said he had entrusted proof to a stranger — a foreigner. One person may lie, but two of different allegiances and histories? We are not fool enough to deny the truth. Angereb will serve the line of Selamawi, whomever the last of that line may be. We will pledge our fealty to Ketema the Elamais!
          1. Continue – Proceeds to the path of Angereb pledging loyalty to Ketema, the quest Where Dark Waters Meet is started
2. The Emperor is willing to acknowledge Angereb's sovereignty.
   • A wise choice. Ketema and yourself will always be welcome, as guests rather than overlords, in Angereb, so long as the respect and peace between our nations hold true. May you fare well on you travels, friend of Angereb.
     1. Farewell, until we meet again. – Proceeds to the path of acknowledging Angereb’s independence, the quest An Empire Asunder is started

Angereb pledging loyalty to Ketema

Where Dark Waters Meet

Your extensive efforts have succeeded in bridging the chasm between the Princes of Angereb and the Emperor. The princes have agreed to pledge their fealty to the Emperor: the rightful descendent of the line they owe their loyalty to – the last of the Elamais!

• Rewards: Spear of Selamawi

Result: Angereb is unified with Enbesa, fire stations in Enbesa receive +10% bonus to their range

Acknowledging Angereb’s independence

An Empire Asunder

Your efforts at uniting Angereb with Enbesa have proven in vain; your diplomatic efforts for naught. You are, however, unwilling to wage war and destruction upon those you once aided, and have settled for a truce. Angereb will henceforth be a free land, but the Emperor's dreams of unity must be the price of this freedom. Now for the most perilous duty: reporting this decision to Emperor Ketema.

• Sail to Ketema’s Clipper, headed for Angereb and report Angereb's independence.

Result: Angereb is independent and not unified with Enbesa

Refusal of Angereb’s independence

Dies Irae Imperatori

You have failed to convince the princes to unite under the Emperor's rule. There is no solution now other than to bring them to heel through warfare. As such, you have been tasked with crushing the might of Angereb and conquering the island, for the greater glory of Enbesa.

• Destroy Angereb's Harbour to make them yield to Ketema!

Result: Angereb is unified with Enbesa, fire stations in Enbesa receive +10% bonus to their range