Quest Group: 116313 — 12 steps

Ask her about the hunters she mentioned.

The hunters have gradually closed in on my position.
Some are Humans, while others be entities unknown.
However, I recall utterances of those named the Shadow Knights and the Ahib.
They've set up along the western coast and mountains, and continue their pursuit when night falls.
It is true that I escaped from the Human's base.
And yet, I'm not entirely sure how the other parties came to know about my existence.
There's a good chance that the Humans may have forged
some sort of partnership with the Shadow Knights and the Ahib.
I'd tell you more if I could, but, truth be told, that's all about I know.
Honestly, I don't have any memories who I actually was before.
One thing that I'm certain of, however, is that I am NOT a monster.
Here, this is evidence that validates my point. I am unlike those monsters over yonder.

Quest Walkthrough
Step 1
Quest Text I can hear the voices of the Blackstar drilling deep into my mind.
My memory is fading away. Who... who am I?
Step 2
Objective Ask her about the hunters she mentioned.
Summary The hunters have gradually closed in on my position.
Some are Humans, while others be entities unknown.
However, I recall utterances of those named the Shadow Knights and the Ahib.
They've set up along the western coast and mountains, and continue their pursuit when night falls.
It is true that I escaped from the Human's base.
And yet, I'm not entirely sure how the other parties came to know about my existence.
There's a good chance that the Humans may have forged
some sort of partnership with the Shadow Knights and the Ahib.
I'd tell you more if I could, but, truth be told, that's all about I know.
Honestly, I don't have any memories who I actually was before.
One thing that I'm certain of, however, is that I am NOT a monster.
Here, this is evidence that validates my point. I am unlike those monsters over yonder.
Step 3
Objective Held tightly, the "monster" shows you her hand.
Summary It's a bit worn from age, but it's a wooden carving of a sea turtle.
I know that it symbolizes good fortune.
I don't remember why I am in possession of this... nor why I know what it stands for...
I can't remember it all... but this is the sole proof of the fact that I am NOT a monster.
Step 4
Objective The "monster" looks at you with desperation.
Summary Those monsters who bear a similar appearance should not be taken lightly.
Drunk with the Blackstar's energies, they can draw from near unlimited power.
And yet, I've seen you take down those creatures.
I think you are formidable enough to fend off those hunters chasing after me.
Please, put an end to their pursuit.
Then I'll tell you what I know about the Blackstar.
Please, buy me some time before it's too late.
Not only are my memories fading, but I sense that I'm losing myself away to oblivion.
It may be difficult to grasp, but the Blackstar's voice constantly droning in my head.
I've let in its whispers, only to find myself
having wandered about aimlessly, just like those monsters.
I can't keep this up for long. Please help me. I need to reclaim the part of me that I lost.
Step 5
Objective Your pursuers have been called off...
Summary I knew that I could've count on you to stop the hunters.
Thank you so much. Now, I can put my mind at ease for a little.
However, I am afraid I cannot leave this place.
My body will weaken and fade the further I am from the Blackstar.
If I tried to leave for good, I'd probably fade away completely,
just like my lost memories...
Regardless, I wish I could keep the memory
of this sea turtle wood carving intact...
Step 6
Objective Hand over the old letter.
Summary What's this?
...
Kalshur? Child? I don't recognize anything.
But I see that there is a story about the sea turtle.
Ah, I believe this has something to do with me...
I can't recall anything, but something about
the letter breaks my heart.
Ah! I lost something that I can't remember.
I feel something tug at my heartstrings even though it's not possible for me to shed tears...
At first, I thought this sense of loss I felt was related to the deterioration of my personal identity.
But after reading the letter, I realized that there was something more profound than that.
I believe that something is also what's preventing me from dying.
Step 7
Objective Show Kalshur's wood carving of a sea turtle.
Summary The wood carving I made as a gift
is still intact...
I feel at peace and settled now.
Can you do me one last favor?
I realized that I was not alone when
I was at death's doorstep 8 years ago.
Although I was sick, I did everything I can to
bring a healthy child into this world.
Unfortunately, that child was born with sickness.
We spent our days living inside a cave with nowhere to go.
My skin rotted making it difficult to hold a knife, however,
I used whatever remaining strength I had to make that wood carving.
It was the only gift I could give the child.
With each passing day, I prayed for a miracle.
One day, there was much commotion above us as I discovered
the Elionian priests and a group of sick people nearby.
The people seemed to have survived the Blackstar's afflictions as I had.
I also noticed that the priests were curing those afflicted.
I immediately threw myself before them, pleading for their aid.
The priests agreed to cure the child, but under the condition
that I offer myself up as the sacrifice to an unknown ritual...
which resulted in the physical state I appear in before you.
After that, I slowly lost bits and pieces of my memories, my consciousness fading like a dying flame,
until one day, I realized I was choking that sweet child with my own hands.
That was when I pulled what little strength I had left in me together to make my escape.
This place is far from anything normal!
Please, I am eternally bound to remain in this place,
but if my child is still alive, please take the child to somewhere safe!
Step 8
Objective Receive the Ashen Plague Cure Formula again.
Summary I knew you'd come back.
You forgot and left it here.
Step 9
Objective Discover Star's End
Summary Discover Star's End
Step 10
Objective Star's End
Summary You have learned about Star's End.
Step 11
Objective You have discovered Star's End (Mining)
Summary You have discovered Star's End (Mining)
Step 12
Objective You have discovered Star's End (Excavation)
Summary You have discovered Star's End (Excavation)
Details
Quest Group116313
Steps12