Quest Group: 9499542 — 21 steps

Why do Hashashins, warriors of the sand, cast remains into the river?

Ah,
so that is what troubles you?
Edana,
what do you believe death to be?

Quest Walkthrough
Step 1
Quest Text Greetings.
I am Bahram NPC Knowledge's sergeant.
Step 2
Greetings. I am Bahram NPC Knowledge's sergeant.
You have arrived safely. How did you find the funeral?
Step 3
Objective Why do Hashashins, warriors of the sand, cast remains into the river?
Summary Ah,
so that is what troubles you?
Edana,
what do you believe death to be?
Step 4
For me,
death is a new beginning.
Step 5
Objective A new beginning?
Summary The Hashashins hold death in battle
as the highest honor.
To honor this glorious end,
we name them pilgrims and cast their remains into the river.
Step 6
It is the start of a journey to seek the Blackstar.
Since, for us, the Blackstar was salvation itself.
Step 7
Objective When the Blackstar's truth was revealed, many must have despaired.
Summary Yet we cannot abandon this rite.
It is by this ritual
that the Hashashin endure.
And some yet believe the legend of Blackstar.
That the true Blackstar will come and deliver us...
Perhaps you, Edana, are the Blackstar we await. Hahaha.
Step 8
Many Hashashins were lost in the recent attack.
Will you pray for those who have gone before us?
Step 9
Objective Understood.
Summary I must report to Bahram NPC Knowledge.
Thank you, Edana.
Step 10
The sergeant has returned to the Sanctuary.
Pay your respects to the Hashashins fallen in battle.
Step 11
Greetings. I am Bahram NPC Knowledge's sergeant.
Bahram bid me confirm your arrival.
Step 12
Objective You worry over nothing.
Summary Is Bahram NPC Knowledge not known for his compassion?
Especially for a brother returned after so long.
Step 13
You have not witnessed such a sight in many years, have you?
Is it strange even knowing the truth of Blackstar?
Step 14
Objective No, paying respects to honor the Hashashin remains unchanged.
Summary For a legend like yourself to honor our tradition, you have my thanks.
For us, death on the battlefield is the highest honor.
Step 15
We honor the Young Lions and cast their remains into the river,
sending them forth as pilgrims. We could not bear to abandon tradition.
Step 16
Objective Even in death, it means to journey to seek the Blackstar.
Summary Even so, it is this ritual
that binds the Hashashin.
The belief that our brothers will honor us.
Those who stand upon the battlefield need faith.
Bahram NPC Knowledge says, "No one here still believes in the Blackstar,"
yet some cling to the legend still.
Step 17
That the true Blackstar will come and deliver us...
Perhaps you, Edana, are the Blackstar we await.
Step 18
Objective Nonsense.
Summary I have overstepped.
Forgive me.
Step 19
I must report to Bahram NPC Knowledge.
Will you pray for our brothers?
Step 20
Objective So be it.
Summary Thank you.
Brother, may fortune and safety be yours.
Step 21
The sergeant has returned to the Sanctuary.
Pay your respects to your brethren fallen in battle.
Details
Quest Group9499542
Steps21