The guard agrees to escort Raphael to the sun-drenched area (and does so).
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Good, she managed to create a love story for them

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— Thank you for your work, oh wellspring of knowledge, — Alaria said respectfully, — during your absence, I have a few more questions for you. But first, — the tanarisi nodded towards the heart of Akonia lying in a pile of ashes, — we have more pressing matters. As you can see, our comrades have succeeded in confronting the Apostle of Captivity.
— A third of the mission... Completed successfully.
Vortex leaves the magic bureau, walks away, and swaps the ring of charisma for the Royal Ring of Vallen. A generous gift... from colleagues. To be honest, in her long life, the lunar elf has rarely seen such relics. Generous, very generous. Thank you, brothers and sisters! It will serve the common cause. Then, with some disdain, Vortex examines the ring from the bureau. Quite useless, but it pinches her finger. In five hundred years, Vortex hasn't learned a single spell. One might think that will change now... It's like carrying a quiver without arrows. Speaking of which... For a more peaceful appearance, Vortex arrived in the capital with only a bow. It would be worth acquiring other equipment when the opportunity arises.
So, it seems everything is ready. It's time to head to Carneol. I wonder what the official cause of Keliandra's death was?
Vortex Lex arrives in Carneol.
The raven flies to the remains of Melesar and takes the precious stone with its claws.
— A third of the mission... completed successfully.
About halfway through, the stone gathers its strength and drags the raven to the bottom of the sea.
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When Aiko returns from work, a new guest will be waiting for her in Carneol.
Raphael meets with Cao Zhen. — Good morning. So, did you have as many mishaps this week as you did last week?
- There were some mishaps, but this time they didn't stop me from coming!
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Destroy the harpy lair
A harpy lair has been discovered near the road between Belort (the southernmost city in the Republic of Renn) and Kriedar (the only road connecting this mountain-surrounded region with the rest of the empire). They need to be destroyed.
Features: mountainous terrain, requires sufficient agility. After an attack, harpies usually return to their previous location; they are poisonous and vulnerable to fire.
Travel time one way: 1 day by locomotive.
Reward: 500 units of prestige.
Where do we end up when we save the world?
When Aiko returns from work, a new guest will be waiting for her in Carneol.
When the news of Keliandra's death reached Carneol, Merel didn't immediately understand who it was, considering how many people lived here, some of whom he had seen only a couple of times and remembered their faces more than their names. But when the conversation turned to the staff, the astrologer realized who they were talking about. He had a much better memory for rare and magical items, given his passion for them. He became curious about where the deceased's belongings had been taken, but there was no time to talk about it, as he had to go to work. In the archive, Merel approaches Na and suggests they postpone their walk, as he will be leaving the city for an important matter tomorrow.
— It was the mission that brought about the questions I had, about the wellspring of knowledge, — said the former warrior, after the "loot" was in the raven's clutches, — victory came at a very high price. Klin and Kenshiro lost their humanity, and if the local cities are anything like those in my homeland, my companions will be unwelcome there. This will greatly complicate the execution of our mission, if not make its success an impossible dream. Of course, now it will be easier for them to travel through the sands, but an encounter with any caravan or other group of ordinary travelers could end badly for them. And no one could have foreseen the current outcome.
Alaria took a deep breath to gather her thoughts. She described only the first part of their current problem, but not the second. The second was her. To be more precise, her current state.
— At the same time, as a result of Melisar's dying treachery, I, an experienced warrior, have become little more than an ordinary person. He sealed my knowledge, skills, and memories somewhere deep within my consciousness, essentially turning me into a burden for the squad. I will be someone who will slow down Klin and Kenshiro during their daily travels through the desert. Someone who will have to look for shelter and food. Someone whom my now more gifted companions will have to protect. If I go on another journey through the desert, I realize that I will hardly survive it. And therefore, returning to Margel, for retraining or reassignment to another field of activity, where I can be of greater use to Her Lightness, seems like a more pragmatic solution for me. Unless, — the Tanar said with a barely perceptible hope in her voice, — you, o wellspring of knowledge, know ways to solve our problems. A way to quickly restore, "unlock," my skills. To make up for what Melesar stole. Perhaps even restore Klin and Kenshiro's humanity. It may sound overly fantastic, but I have seen many strange things in my life. I have even been to places like this "park." So I don't dare dismiss any possibilities.
Can I spend Thursday afternoon? I'd like to wander around the shady places and collect materials for my diary.
Vortex Lex arrives in Carneol.
-- Good day, Ayko Viresenser, leader of Carneol, -- she greeted the guest with a slight questioning tone. -- Or should I say good evening? Time is passing quickly...