Main-Story Chapter Chapter 45

[Mediah] [Crossroad] For Altinova

Quests in this Chapter

6 quests bound together by a common thread — a traveler who takes one will likely find the next on the same stretch of road.

[Mediah] [Crossroad] For Altinova 8 steps

#1 [Mediah] [Crossroad] For Altinova

The Black Spirit appeared suddenly, warning that all may not be as it seems and that there are two sides to every story. Return to Altinova and speak with...
#2 [Mediah] Neruda Shen's Plan

Neruda Shen said that he and the Merchant Guild are doing what they can for Mediah. Talk to the Barbarians employed by Neruda Shen.
#3 [Mediah] Uncontrollable Barbarians

The Barbarians are claiming to be doing this for the greater good of Mediah and using their own sense of value as justification for their actions at the...
#4 [Mediah] Workers of the Shen Merchant Guild

Neruda Shen feels partly to blame for the current Barbarian disputes and asked you to become a member of the Shen Merchant Guild to help resolve the issue....
#5 [Mediah] News from the Crow Merchant Guild

Lucy Benkum congratulates you on your admission into the Shen Merchant Guild and advised you to seek out Ramlo, a leading figure in the Crow Merchant Guild,...
#6 [Mediah] The Valencian Magnate

Ramlo of Crow Merchant Guild said an important figure from Valencia who is currently visiting Altinova may be able to help with our cash flow problems. Find...
#7 [Mediah] The Meaning of Justice

The magnate introduced himself as Shakatu of Valencia. Talk to Shakatu and see if he is interested in providing military funding to Mediah.
#8 [Mediah] Negotiation

Shakatu may have refused your offer because of the way you proposed the deal. Talk to Neruda Shen's messenger, Ridley, who has come looking for you at the arena.

[Mediah] Highland Junction 6 steps

#1 [Mediah] Highland Junction

Ridley said that in order to make a deal with Shakatu, you will need to approach him with something valuable he desires. A relic from the past may be just...
#2 [Mediah] Troublesome Wandering Rogues

Theo Dango said that the wagon was attacked by the Wandering Rogues while passing the Highland Junction. Go to the Wandering Rogues' Den to recover the stolen item.
#3 [Mediah] The Source of Corruption

The Black Spirit said the source of power that caused the Wandering Rogues to change can be felt somewhere around here. Let's look around and find out where...
#4 [Mediah] Eliminating Obstacles

The Black Spirit said it's impossible for the contaminated Wandering Rogues to return to their normal selves again, and wants you to get rid of them....
#5 [Mediah] [Boss] Illezra's Creation

The Black Spirit said you should finish off the Chief of the Wandering Rogues who is emitting overwhelming amounts of dark energy. Defeat the Chief of the...
#6 [Mediah] Retrieval

The Black Spirit wants to brag and show Theo Dango the item you recovered from the Wandering Rogues. Show Theo Dango the royal seal chest.

[Mediah] Conditions for Negotiation 9 steps

#1 [Mediah] Conditions for Negotiation

Theo Dango said he cannot leave until the wagon is repaired. Return to Ridley with the recovered item.
#2 [Mediah] Striking a Deal with a Magnate

Ridley told you to get the royal chest to Shakatu before he leaves Altinova. Go strike a deal with Shakatu.
#3 [Mediah] Dangerous Offer

Shakatu showed no interest in the item you offered. He said he'll reconsider the negotiation if you participate as a contender in the arena. Let Neruda Shen...
#4 [Mediah] For the Greater Good

Ridley sensed the dangers involved in this next job and tells you it's time to stop as it's not worth your life. Talk to the Black Spirit.
#5 [Mediah] Into the Arena

The Black Spirit told you to ignore Ridley's warning of taking on the arena champ, citing that there is no opponent you cannot defeat.
#6 [Mediah] The One to Stop the Slayer

The villager who manages the arena tells you he won't be held responsible if you lose your life in the arena and shows you where the entrance is. Go into the Arena.
#7 [Mediah] [Boss] Slayer of the Arena

The Altinova Arena is full of spectators. Prepare yourself and face the Slayer of the Arena. ※ You cannot accept the "[Mediah] [Boss] Slayer of the Arena"...
#8 [Mediah] Successful Deal

Shakatu was thrilled with your performance at the Arena and promised to buy the royal seal chest for several times its actual value. Report back to Neruda...
#9 [Mediah] Warning From the Bareeds Family

Sarma Anin of the Shroud Knights expressed her objection towards you helping Neruda Shen. Go back to Neruda Shen and find out what is really happening.

[Mediah] The One Who Leads Altinova 8 steps

#1 [Mediah] The One Who Leads Altinova

After everything that happened with the Barbarians, Neruda Shen wants to provide support if Sarma Anin's Shroud Knights and the Mediahn royal family are...
#2 [Mediah] Command to Gather

Sarma Anin was surprised to hear that Neruda Shen is willing to help, and wants him to prove that he is trustworthy. Sarma Anin, who is trying to gather the...
#3 [Mediah] Ahto Farm Under Siege

Guccio, a knight of the Shroud Order, was happy to hear the command to gather but cannot leave due to the Mane attacks on Ahto Farm. Help defeat the Manes...
#4 [Mediah] Until We Return

Guccio was impressed with how you defeated the Manes and asked that you kill the Small Manes and destroy their tunnels, to guarantee the safety of the farm...
#5 [Mediah] Wiping out the Manes

The Black Spirit thinks this is a good occasion to train. Wipe out the Manes and build your strength.
#6 [Mediah] Meaning of Trust

Sarma Anin thanked you for saving Ahto Farm and helping gather the former members of the Shroud Knights. Gain an audience with Prince Bareeds and ask for...
#7 [Mediah] Temporary Alliance

Prince Bareeds said that Neruda Shen cannot be trusted completely but a temporary alliance should not be avoided. Speak with Maudi Budar, historian and...
#8 [Mediah] The Prince's Asylum

Maudi Budar, a historian who collects Median artifacts, told you of his plan for the Prince's Asylum in Valencia. Tell Neruda Shen what Maudi Budar and the...

[Mediah] Mine Trapped in Darkness 14 steps

#1 [Mediah] Mine Trapped in Darkness

Neruda Shen said that the efficiency of the workers at the northern mines has decreased significantly due to the miners suffering from nightmares. He...
#2 [Mediah] Shen Merchant Guild's Concerns

A member of the Shen Merchant Guild who supervises the mines said he can't seem to get through to the workers, and asks you to talk to them instead. Try...
#3 [Mediah] Hardships of the Workers

The worker showed hostility hearing that you are a part of the Shen Merchant Guild and explained that it is impossible to work under these conditions....
#4 [Mediah] Dark Hallucinations

The workers at Altinova Mine have been complaining of suffering from dark hallucinations. Tell Ridley that you have confirmed that the hallucinations the...
#5 [Mediah] The Village of Sorceresses

Ridley mentioned the village of Tarif, somewhere to the west, and advised that you may find some clues regarding the dark hallucinations there. Go to Tarif.
#6 [Mediah] Investigating the Dark Influence

Ahon Kirus, the Chief of Tarif, says the symptoms the workers are showing are the first signs of the Black Spirits' dark influence. Ask her how the workers...
#7 [Mediah] The Mausoleum

Visit Tantu at the Mausoleum as Ahon Kirus suggested.
#8 [Mediah] The Bautt Talisman

The Giant Chief, Tantu, told you that Bautt paper talismans can be made by transferring power from the pieces of the Bautt Slate. Speak to the Giant...
#9 [Mediah] Broken Pieces of the Bautt Slate

The skilled Giant said you need to collect pieces of the original Bautt Slate, scattered across the mountain range during the Three Days of Darkness. Defeat...
#10 [Mediah] [Boss] Helm Tribes' Shield

The Black Spirit spots a large Helm that has crafted many pieces of the Bautt Slate into a shield. Defeat the Helm Tribe Chief and take those pieces back! ※...
#11 [Mediah] Bautt's Enchantment

The Giant has transferred power from the pieces of Slate into the parchment. He tells you that in order to finalize the process, you will need to get...
#12 [Mediah] Ancient Ruins Excavation Site

Ain Greid said he is done enchanting the talismans and asked you to visit the Ancient Ruins Excavation Site and deliver some to Jamo Hasa. Go to the Ancient...
#13 [Mediah] A Familiar Face

Jamo Hasa thanks you for bringing the talismans, although he doesn't believe that the workers' hallucinations are genuine and suggested you go speak with...
#14 [Mediah] The Way Back

Edan is happy to see you and gratefully accepts the talismans, though doesn't need one for himself due to his resilience towards the dark energy. Report...

[Mediah] An Assassination 15 steps

#1 [Mediah] An Assassination

Neruda Shen is supporting the Shroud Knights with the collected funds, but is having a hard time fending off the Barbarians. He wanted to form an alliance...
#2 [Mediah] Death of Shultz

The Arena Manager expressed his sadness over Shultz's death, confirming that it happened at Altinova Inn. Go visit the inn.
#3 [Mediah] What Happened at the Inn

Inn-keeper Mariam said traces of poison were found in Shultz's drink. Talk to Broman and find out what he knows.
#4 [Mediah] Investigation

Broman, the inn's cook, explained what happened the night Shultz died and said business has been waning as everyone is pointing the finger of guilt at him...
#5 [Mediah] Poisoning

Broman hopes that you will be able to clear their names. Ask Nelople, who handles a lot of liquid goods, if he knows about this poison.
#6 [Mediah] Culprit Uncovered

Nelople, the Potions Vendor, said that the poison was from a Stone Hole Spider and that they live in the Sausan region. He also mentioned that the means of...
#7 [Mediah] Sarma Outpost

Neruda Shen is saddened that the Sausans have opted to fight Mediah rather than defend it. Go to Master Sarma at her newly fortified base and monitor the situation.
#8 [Mediah] Military Strength Assessment

Sarma Anin still has reservations about trusting Neruda Shen, but trusts that his intentions are good, for now. Join forces with Sarma and her knights, and...
#9 [Mediah] Barbarians' Equipment

Sarma Anin is curious to know how the Sausans obtained such advanced weapons and armor. Defeat the Sausans and try to find out what they are planning....
#10 [Mediah] Urgent Message

Sarma Anin said that the Sausans are working with the Barbarians to take over Altinova and asked you to notify Neruda Shen. Return to Neruda Shen in Altinova.
#11 [Mediah] Securing Supplies

Neruda Shen realized that the Barbarians couldn't be trusted after all and asks you to instruct Lucy Benkum to send more supplies to Sarma Outpost. Speak to...
#12 [Mediah] Equipment Order

Lucy Benkum wrote up the equipment order as Neruda Shen requested and asked you to deliver it to Mevo Muranan. Deliver the equipment order to Mevo Muranan.
#13 [Mediah] Too Much Work!

Mevo Muranan said he will need to push back orders to get Neruda Shen's equipment ready on time and asks you to inform the leader of the Barbarian...
#14 [Mediah] Budar's Request

The Barbarian mercenary asked you to let Maudi Budar know about the delayed equipment order. Talk to Maudi Budar.
#15 [Mediah] Unexpected Discovery

The Black Spirit said Maudi Budar looks suspicious and wants you to find what he's hiding. Take whatever it is Maudi Budar is hiding.

Details

Chapter	45
Kind	Main-Story Chapter
Quests	6