Knights of Tezoth

Rezara meets a mysterious knight in lavishly rich armor.

– Greetings, sir. Please, make yourself comfortable. You have traveled a long way in dangerous and troubled times, – Lady Crimson Blade settled in comfortably. – We, the faithful defenders of Swordgard, are always friendly to our southern neighbors. What message does Lord Sutrmoln wish to convey to His Holiness?

Where did a new knight come from in Osha? When Adate proposes taking on a couple of new ones into service, it's not allowed. But for neighbors, it's fine. Unfair!

- And I greet you too, Rezara Sanjore. - The knight removed his helmet from his head, and the Crimson Blade was presented with the sight of an attractive blond of aristocratic bearing. - In person, you are even more wonderful than in the stories! - Ludovic smiled broadly. - In these troubled times, Lord Sutrmoln desires to conclude an alliance with the glorious Swordgard, and I have arrived as a herald of his will.

I understand what you mean. Not only did Yashchur get enough of your XP, but he also killed Neira's champion. A bloodthirsty reptile.

After quite a long time, Manka finally reaches the surface, and then Sandbornia, where she settles down to live.

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Alaria was no stranger to looking down on people, given her height, and over the pushy little runt she towered like a cliff. The pushy little man was trying to get through not just anywhere, but straight to the ruler of these lands, which did little to earn him any trust.

— State your name and the purpose of your visit, — Katarzis declared, sizing up the dwarf, — Lord Cartridge is a busy man.

- I represent the most powerful of Tezoth's regions! I'm far too busy a man to waste my time on someone like you! Make way for a diplomat, you blockhead!

For someone who called himself a diplomat, the dwarf lacked both tact and patience, as well as the ability to put any meaning into his words. The rudeness he displayed and his vague answers only heightened her suspicions. Anyone can call themselves an important figure and a diplomat, and this one hadn't even given his name or provided any proof of his status.

— Nevertheless, Mister Diplomat, you will have to spend it, — the "blockhead" replied impassively, her expression unchanged, — without knowing your name, the purpose of your visit, or even the name of the region you represent, I am not authorized to let you through. You haven't even provided any documents to confirm your status.

- Heh! You don't even know who you're talking to! - The gnome proudly presents his interlocutor with a document confirming that he is a representative of not exactly a lord, but of Knight Imperialism. - Standing before you is none other than Fravd Mong, the most important diplomat in all of Florenzan!

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Alaria indeed did not know who she was talking to, as she had heard this name for the first time in her life. Given the pride in his voice, however, one got the impression that this figure, insignificant in so many aspects at once, genuinely believed it himself. Though even that could have been a cunning ploy. Moreover, the new acquaintance still hadn't stated the specific purpose of his visit.

— One moment, — putting on her glasses and squinting, the Tarnasian woman read through the "great diplomat's" credentials, — well, it looks legitimate. However, I still need to know the specific purpose of your visit. What matter does milord Eferael wish to resolve with Lord Cartridge? Furthermore, given the tense situation in Tezoth, do forgive me, but the guard will have to search you. Not out of distrust toward your name or that of your patron, don't misunderstand me, but because they could be exploited by scoundrels with ill intent. You understand that these are troubled times, and a man with malicious intentions, through magic or enchanted items, could disguise himself as an important figure.

- Search away. Only those with dull minds carry sharp iron on them. My matter is of a diplomatic nature, upon which the fate of your little region depends.

Having received his consent, Katarzis orders the guard to search the gallant visitor.

Could I go to Cartridge first and report about this character, so I can get a refusal or consent beforehand?

Nothing suspicious is found on the envoy.

You may.

Sounds like a good opportunity to switch class from a boring knight to a hot succubus.

I understand what you mean. Not only did the Plague take your XP, but it also killed Neira's champion. A bloodthirsty reptile.

Odlid and Stefania are turned into a bloody pulp.
Returning to camp, the knight of the Rusty Soul received Shinma's Bow, an endless quiver, a Flask with a divine drink, a spyglass, a medallion with the Valentine crest, and a ring with Amelia's seal — he decided to give the last two items to Roderick, should the occasion arise.

And I was hoping you'd continue for him.

That NPC, throughout all this time, was making decisions and proposing a course of action that would, in one form or another, benefit his companion, acting as a sort of easy mode for the walkthrough...