Archeologist#sign

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• Although you need everlasting patience in an archaeological excavation, the feeling you get when you find something makes all those long hours of study and research worth it.

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• [Metz] Hm...? Can I help you?

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  I've been following these signs and...

  [Metz] Great...! Welcome to my humble lodgings. Hmm, let me see...

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  • [Metz] Great...! Welcome to my humble lodgings. Hmm, let me see...

  • [Metz] Uh, it pains me to say this, but I don't think you qualified to help me out. Once you gain enough experience though, I'll be happy to have you on board~

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  • [Metz] Hey, I think you might be well suited for the job! But do you think you could come back later? I've got my hands full with some other business.

  • [Metz] Oh right, would you tell me your name? Okay then, I'll remember that. Talk to you later, alright?

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  I was just passing by...

  [Metz] Oh really? I see, I thought you were an applicant for the position I'm offering to brave adventurers.

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  • [Metz] Oh really? I see, I thought you were an applicant for the position I'm offering to brave adventurers.

• I'm sorry I made you wait, but I had some research to finish and it took longer than I expected. Now, before I tell you more about the job, I want to test your competency.

• [Metz] The job I'm offering is pretty risky and not just anybody can handle it. You'll actually go through a series of tests conducted by my trusted friends.

• [Metz] Now, the first person you must visit is ^FF0000Arian^000000 in Morocc. Please speak to him and he'll give you all the details about his examination... I hope.

• [Metz] Once you're finished with the test, Arian will tell you what to do next. Afterwards, come back to me so that we can finally talk business.

• [Metz] Ah, almost forgot. Arian won't talk to anybody unless he knows them or receives a message from me. So if he's snubbed you in the past, just understand that's his way. Hm...? Shouldn't you leave for Morocc to see Arian? You better hurry in case somebody else applies for this little job. I don't know if you realize it, but I'm offering a golden opportunity for the adventurer who works for me. So don't hesitate to see Arian.

• [Metz] And just so you know, it's not a good idea to judge Arian by his looks. He's more than meets the eye, you know. I'm impressed that you managed to get Arian's approval! Oh, and how's Daewoon? He's a character, isn't he? I'm not surprised that Daewoon likes you. Ah, but Jore is always busy. Still, if you know his schedule, you should be alright. Jesqurienne is a brilliant woman. Although I worry a little bit about her overconfidence, she's a good friend of mine. Dearles...? Ah yes, he's one of my shadier friends. He's difficult to find and he's only truly kind to a select few, so...

• [Metz] It certainly doesn't help that he's hopelessly addicted to gambling... Ah, Bakerlan~ I've heard that he's been quite busy lately. But that's how all big businessmen are, I suppose. Congratulations~ You managed to pass all of the tests! You seem to be the perfect person to carry out this special assignment!

• [Metz] By now, you must have six Sobbing Starlight pieces. I'm sure that you want to know more about these fragments.

• [Metz] I remember last summer, I found the wholly formed Sobbing Starlight north of Mount Mjolnir during one of my expeditions...

• [Metz] Although it was in perfect shape, once it was exposed to the air, it began to crack and shattered into the pieces you now hold in your hand.

• [Metz] Now, an ordinary artisan can't put the Sobbing Starlight back together. This mysterious stone has some strange properties. But it's imperative for me to get this stone reassembled.

• [Metz] Once restored, a strange pattern can be seen within the Sobbing Starlight. I guess that the pattern is a message written in an ancient language.

• [Metz] Would you let me borrow the pieces for a second? I'll show you something quite interesting...

• ^3355FFOnce you hand the pieces of the Sobbing Starlight to Metz, he pulls out a seventh piece. Once gathered, they begin to emit a strange light.^000000

• [Metz] Since the pieces still respond to each other, I believe that it's possible for the Sobbing Starlight to be restored to its original form.

• [Metz] We're still seeking an artisan of great skill for this task. Once know right away. For now, please hold on to these pieces.

• Ah, you've come just in the nick of time! I just found someone who may be capable of restoring the Sobbing Starlight.

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• [Metz] His name is ^FF0000Engel Howard^000000, a legendary Blacksmith in Midgard. I don't know where he is, but maybe his family in Geffen may know.

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• [Metz] Unfortunately, that's all the information that I have to give you for now. You'll have to investigate this lead on your own,

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• Although I've made some progress, I still haven't found an artisan capable of restoring the Sobbing Starlight. Please give me a little more time. Keep up the good work. I'm sorry that I don't have have much information for you to follow, but someone with your abilities should be able to find a way.

• [Metz] While you work things out with Engel Howard and his family in Geffen, I'll continue my research on the Sobbing Starlight. Amazing...! You've managed to restore the Sobbing Starlight! Now, I recently learned that this stone can lead you to an ancient place...

• [Metz] That's why we need to know what the message in the Sobbing Starlight means. First, we need a Wizard that is skilled in unlocking the messages stored in gems...

• [Metz] Hmm. It would probably be best to visit the Wizards on the top floor of the Geffen Tower. There's someone I know there who might just be up for this task... Now that the Sobbing Starlight is restored, we need to find someone who can break the seal on the gem's message...

• [Metz] For now, please visit the Wizards at the top floor of the Geffen Tower. I know that one of them is capable of getting the gem's text on to paper... The Wizard we're looking for isn't in Geffen? Hm, at least we know he's near Comodo. Now, while you investigate that lead, I'll continue to gather more information on this gem... Great...! You were able to get the text in the gem printed on a Record of Ancient Language?

• [Metz] Just as I thought. This language isn't one I recognize. It's probably ^333333too^000000 ancient.

• [Metz] Fortunately, I know one person who may be able to translate this. If he's not able to do it... We'll have to give up.

• [Metz] Bring this Record of Ancient Language to a man named Frank. I hope he'll be able to understand what it says...

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  Who is Frank?

  [Metz] Frank Franklin has lived in seclusion and only a few people are aware of his skill. But I can assure you that his knowledge of ancien...

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  • [Metz] Frank Franklin has lived in seclusion and only a few people are aware of his skill. But I can assure you that his knowledge of ancient languages is unrivaled by any mortal.

  • [Metz] I suppose his interest in history is what drives him in work. Still, I've heard that he doesn't like meeting people. I hope you can convince him to help us...

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  Where is he?

  [Metz] It's said that Frank Franklin lives on the Alberta Sunken Ship where he devotes his time to his research. He may not always be home t...

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  • [Metz] It's said that Frank Franklin lives on the Alberta Sunken Ship where he devotes his time to his research. He may not always be home though...

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  I see.

  [Metz] Good luck, then. I hope that you can find a way to get Frank Franklin to help us...

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  • [Metz] Good luck, then. I hope that you can find a way to get Frank Franklin to help us...

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• Frank Franklin has lived in seclusion and only a few people are aware of his skill. But I can assure you that his knowledge of ancient languages is unrivaled by any mortal.

• [Metz] I suppose his interest in history is what drives him in work. Still, I've heard that he doesn't like meeting people. I hope you can convince him to help us... So far, I've learned from my research that the gem's message has details about a certain location and an item that serves as some kind of key...

• [Metz] While I investigate, please try to have Frank Franklin translate the message in the Record of Ancient Language. Keep up the good work, I get it now! The 'skyscraper' in this text refers to the Geffen Tower! Alright, let's see...

• [Metz] Hmm... ''The town where the rejected are left behind.'' What does that mean and where could it be...? I'm sure the town where the rejected live means something, but I'm unable to figure out the answer to this little riddle... Angrboda...?! According to legend, her soul was split into pieces and placed behind seals created by the gods!

• [Metz] You'll need a stout, heavy or really sharp weapon. Of course, I'm told that such weapons are truly rare...

• [Metz] Supposedly, normal Blacksmiths can't even forge those kinds of rare weapons. But if you manage to get one, you might have a chance of breaking the seals.

• Fascinating... This was made with a material outside of Midgard! See this blue lens? That must be its incredible power source!

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• [Metz] I've found that the runes around the lens control some kind of seals placed at the Geffen Tower and Geffen Fountain. But with this in your hands, the seals should be broken...

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• [Metz] I... I think you can even use this to enter Valhalla. There may be even other applications using the power of this item...

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• [Metz] I can only think of one person who can handle working with this: Engel Howard, Midgard's best Blacksmith.

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• Ah, you're finally here. I've been waiting to speak with you. First, let me thank you again for all of your help.

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• [Metz] Thanks to you, my wish of proving the existence of the Sign has finally been fulfilled. Its power is now yours to do as you wish.

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• [Metz] You may have had your doubts, but I'm happy enough to confirm that the Sign really exists. Thanks again, and I hope you stop by and chat from time to time.

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• [Metz] Of course, I'm worried that may be violating the will of the gods by releasing Angrboda, but we've already gone this far... I think you're almost there. All of our efforts will soon come to fruition! This is it...! You've brought me, 'The Sign!' I've finally proven its existence! Please let me handle this and come back later~ I'm sorry, but I'm still examining the artifact you've lent to me. Would you please give me some more time? Have you visited Engel Howard yet? He's the only one who can unlock the Sign's power for you... Have you visited Engel Howard yet? He's the only one who can unlock the the Sign's power for you... You failed? It's disappointing, but I know that you did your best. Let me thank you for all your work.

• ^3355FFWait a second! Right now, you have too many items in your inventory. Please come back after you've freed up more inventory space.^000000

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• [Metz] Although I need to take back the Sobbing Starlight, I hope you accept this as a token of my gratitude. Good luck on your travels, adventurer.

• I'm sorry... But I'm taking back the Sobbing Starlight from you. Apparently, you weren't worthy of the task...

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• [Metz] ...... Farewell.

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• I guess I can't really blame you since I didn't provide you with that much help... Thank you so much for helping me make my dream come true. can work on another project together.

• [Metz] Well then... Good luck on your journeys, brave

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