Blaidd

Who goes there?

Kalé send you, did he? Ever the bloody busybody.

Hmm. Maybe to him, you don't seem so strange.

The name's Blaidd. I'm looking for a man who goes by "Darriwil".

He fled somewhere nearby. Or so I've heard.

Come tell me if you find him before I do.

I can offer you ample reward.

Darriwil is nothing but a traitor.

And in need of a fitting end to his tale.

...Right. There you are.

Had to work for it, but it's done.

Don't say I'm not a man of my word. Here's your prize.

Oh yes, I should say,

If you venture north to Raya Lucaria, and come across a venerable blacksmith who's a little on the large side...

Tell him I sent you.

And he'll be sure to treat you right.

I owe you one, I reckon.

That's enough chit-chat for now.

It's time we parted ways.

Ah, good to see you.

Apologies mate, but I don't have much to report.

I can see bloody Nokron, right above me, but I'm absolutely stumped.

I've tried all the gateways, to no avail...

...Perhaps it's time to ask Seluvis?

I recall that spiteful little rat acting like he knew something...

Let's give him a squeeze. Show him just how sharp my teeth are...

I jest, I wouldn't go that far.

Besides, I should check on some things here.

Leave this place to me. You just do what you feel is right.

If either of us learns anything, we tell the other. Right?

Leave this place to me. You just do what you feel is right.

If either of us learns anything, we tell the other. Right?

And if we reach a dead end, I suppose we go back to the source.

Seluvis rarely gives a straight answer, the first time.

You're coming too, right? To Radahn's festivities...

I'll meet you at Redmane CastleDungeon in CaelidRegion.

The way ahead is pleasingly simple. We fight, sword and fang.

Ah. Well met.

What news?

Right. I see.

Leave this place to me. You just do what you feel is right.

If either of us learns anything, we tell the other. Right?

Hmm...

So Ranni's fate is kept in stasis by Starscourge Radahn...

That reminds me of something I heard.

There's a festival being held at the castle on the southern edge of the CaelidRegion Wilds, east of LimgraveRegion.

It's a festival of combat. And I heard...that you can fight Radahn himself.
He who was once called the strongest of all the demigods...

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but I think it's worth investigating.

I'll be on my way to this festival of Radahn then...

Hmm...

So Ranni's fate is kept in stasis by Starscourge Radahn...

And there's a festival of war being held at Redmane CastleDungeon in CaelidRegion,

where you can fight the man himself, once the strongest of the demigods.

It's all coming together. Seems like Iji was on to something.

I'll be on my way to this festival of Radahn then...

Once more into the fray together, eh.

Heh. This might even be fun.

Into the fray together, eh.

Heh. Let's see what you're made of.

Ah, there you are. Took your sweet time.

The players are all made up, and waiting for the curtain...

Let's give them a show to remember, eh.

Just don't you go dying on me. For Ranni's sake, too.

Ah, thought I might find you here.

I must admit I was a little worried. We missed our meeting.

But it looks like you're still in one piece, eh.

You must have heard by now, right?

That Starscourge Radahn holds Ranni's fate in stasis.

But once he's out of the way, it will spring back into motion.

So now, we stand against the demigod once known as the strongest of them all.

The way ahead is pleasingly simple. We fight, sword and fang.

Hm. Nothing to do but wait. Until the festival begins.

Hm. Long time.

Seems we're fated to keep crossing paths.

Now, we find ourselves at a festival of combat, pitted against Radahn, once the strongest of the demigods.

The way ahead is pleasingly simple. A path forged by sword and fang.

Mm... As a fellow combatant, allow me to introduce myself.

Blaidd, warrior.

Now, we find ourselves pitted against Radahn, once the strongest of the demigods.

The way ahead is pleasingly simple; a path forged by sword and fang.

Let's meet where the falling star bit the earth.

And we'll go into battle again, side by side.

My only purpose is to fight for Ranni's fate, sword and fang.

The curtain's rising...on the final act.

Ah, good. I was waiting for you.

What a sick way to fight, eh.

The glory of the clash is shared, by Radahn and you.

And hah! Did you see that, afterwards?

A falling star, right before our eyes!

I can't fathom how Radahn was holding back something of that scale.

He was a living legend, if ever I saw one.

And, the path has now been cleared.

To Nokron, where Ranni's fate will be decided.

Let's meet where the falling star bit the earth.

We'll take up our swords once more. For mistress Ranni.

Hmph, what a sick way to fight, eh mate.

The glory of the clash is shared, by Radahn and you.

And then a falling star, right before our eyes!

I can't fathom how Radahn was holding back something of that scale.

He was a living legend, if ever I saw one.

If it's on the cards, I'd be glad to meet again.

You are a fine warrior.

Well, it's time I left.

The wheel of fate has been set into motion.

If it's on the cards, I'd be glad to meet again.

You are a fine warrior.

I'm going to see mistress Ranni, now.

I don't know what came over old Iji,

but even if the odds are slim, I need to check the mistress is safe.

My thanks, friend.

I'm going to see mistress Ranni, now.

I don't know what came over old Iji,

but even if the odds are slim, I need to check the mistress is safe.

Now, Ranni can finally set in motion

the fight against her fate she's dreamt of for so long.

Don't show your face again.

Stay away from mistress Ranni.

Hmph. Pathetic little man.

I am no bringer of bale.

I must return to Ranni's side.

Oh?

What are you playing at?

Stop, please...

You think me a bringer of bale as well?

I...am shadowbound.

Wherever mistress Ranni goes, I follow.

You are a danger. You die here.

Didn't I say? No harm can befall a shadow.

Alright then.

Better to put you down now.

Before you trouble mistress Ranni.

Fine.

Time to douse your little flame.

Fine. I am Ranni's shadow and it's for her that I fight.

Whatever any of you might call me.

<growling>

...

No. I'm part of her very being!

I could never betray her!

No matter what might happen...

Ranni... She needs me...

Traitorous wretch...

You're...you're a danger...

You're...you're strong of arm.

But ask yourself...

What harm can be done...to a shadow?

Tell...me...

Why... Why am I...bale to Ranni?

<howl>

I'm going below through the well in the MistwoodLandmark.

See if I can't find the road to Nokron...

Don't keep me waiting, eh.

Ahh, long time, friend.

Blaidd, if you've forgotten.

Glad to have you in the service of mistress Ranni.

Well. Getting right to business...

I'm still in LimgraveRegion.

The eternal city of Nokron lies somewhere at the bottom of this land.

I'm planning to go below through the well in the MistwoodLandmark.

See if I can't find the road to Nokron from there...

Ah. I heard about you. Good to finally meet.

Name's Blaidd, sworn sword to mistress Ranni.

Glad to have you aboard.

Well. Getting right to business...

I'm situated in LimgraveRegion right now.

The eternal city of Nokron lies somewhere at the bottom of this land.

I'm planning to go below through the well in the MistwoodLandmark.

See if I can't find the road to Nokron from there...

Darriwil...

Rotting in a cell is no true justice.

No, this is where it ends for you.

Oh, it's you...

It's me, Blaidd.

Old Iji trapped me here.

Told me I'd bring nought but bale to Lady Ranni.

But there's no chance that could happen.

I'm part of her being. Her very shadow...

I thought old Iji knew as much...

Honestly, I don't know what's going on anymore...

I don't understand. Why would Iji do this...

I could never intend harm to Lady Ranni. What's he thinking...