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== Walkthrough ==
{{Quest infobox
| suggestedlvl   = 1 - 5
| name           = Main Quest - The Gemstone of Learning
| giver          = The Last 
| sub            = 1
| next           = [[Main Quest - Races of Dalaya]]
| prev           = [[The Dream: The Tutorial]]
| startingzone   = The Dream
| endingzone     =<!--Auto links, don't use [[ ]] or <br />. Replace this comment--> 
| endingzone2    = Storm Sea
| endingzone3    = Obsidian Shard Mountains
| endingzone4    = Lesser Faydark
| endingzone5    = Sundered Mountains
| otherzones     = Southern Newport
| otherzones2    = Obsidian Shard Mountains
| otherzones3    = Athica
| otherzones4    = Northern Wastes of Tarhyl
| otherzones5    = Storm Sea
| otherzones6    = Obsidian Shard Mountains
| otherzones7    = Lesser Faydark
| otherzones8    = Sundered Mountains
| questitem      = [[Cobblestone]]
| questitem2     = [[Broken Ogre Helmet]]
| questitem3     = [[Athican Carved Trinket]]
| questitem4     = [[Broken Iksar Spear]]
| itemreward     = [[Gemstone of Learning]]
| itemreward2    = [[A Look at Racial Histories, Life Before Kaezul]]
| xp             = 5,000
}}
{{note|Which of the four NPCs you deal with can be found in the [[Mysterious Summons]] you received in the previous quest}}

===William Defar===

{{Journaltext|You have received a summons from a man in the Storm Sea called William Defar. The summons were vague, but hinted that this person may help you understand your strange dream and its implications for the role you have to play in the fate of Dalaya.}}

Find {{NPCtag|William Defar}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail, William Defar'|William Defar tells you, 'I have been expecting you. The path you will weave is long and winding... could it be wrought with peril, molded in greatness, spiral into eternal nothingness? Only time will tell, but I am here to help you to your destiny.'}}

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'Ah, but we must start small, hmm? Perhaps then, there are answers I request of you. We must be sure that you understand your surroundings, and the history of the planet that is your home. If you are ready to begin, then just say so. I will ask questions of you, which you should by now know, if you have listened to the calling and studied the writings of Monrin Ital.'}}

You gain '''1,400''' experience!!

You have completed a quest. [Mysterious Summons]

{{Journaltext|You have traveled to the Storm Sea and met with William Defar.}}

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am ready to begin.'|William Defar tells you, 'Then begin I shall...'}}

{{Lorequiz|1}}

You gain '''1,050''' experience!!

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'I see you are willing to learn of the history of our world. Then perhaps you are prepared to embark on a journey as well, to recollect on the past?'}}

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am prepared.'|William Defar tells you, 'The city of Newport was founded on the principles of rebuilding the heritage of the races after The Fall. It is a shining new beacon of hope on an otherwise darkened horizon. You should go there, and retrieve a cobblestone from the ground near the grand clock tower of the city. Return to me once you have it in hand.'}}

Gather and give '''Cobblestone''' to '''William Defar'''.

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'Ahh, you have made your pilgrimage to Newport, and returned with what I asked of you. Not only are you willing to learn, but you are also willing to do as asked. Take this book, study it like the others.'}}

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'The time will come when you must put the knowledge gained from it to use. And as a reward for your willingness to learn, I give you this: you need only apply it to the piece of jewelry of your choosing to receive its benefits. For now though, I feel it is time you learned of the times just before, and just after the fall.'}}

You gain '''1,050''' experience!! 

You receive '''Gemstone of Learning''' from '''William Defar'''.

You receive '''A Look at Racial Histories, Life Before Kaezul''' from '''William Defar'''.

{{questdialog|You say, 'What of the fall?'|William Defar tells you, 'The fall is what many refer to it as. It was a time in which Kaezul unleashed sheer terror across the lands of Dalaya. His armies marched over and slaughtered thousands and thousands in a conquest of the old and new worlds. Ah, but I prattle. Now you must learn more, hmm? I ask you then, to seek out the following: A dwarf within the city of Freeport, who knows the tale of its fall.'}}

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'A plague-wracked survivor who has seen the plaguelands beyond the gates of Freeport in another, more fruitful time. An old high elven knight, now wasting his remaining years reminiscing of the past at the docks of Goblinskull. A high seer of the Dawn Tribe, who will share the story of his people. A Captain of the Thurgadin guard, who shares tales of refugees since come and gone. A dwarf who selflessly trained refugees within the city of Erudin.'}}

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'A historian who devotes his life to ensuring the story of the battle of King's Pass is heard, so much so that he has journeyed to a region closer to the grounds where the very story took place. A Theron of Lore of the Taldorian race, who will share the history of their people with you. Meet all of these individuals, learn of the stories they tell, and then return to me.'}}

Visit the eight individuals asked of you [[Main Quest - Races of Dalaya]] and return to {{NPCtag|William Defar}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail, William Defar'|William Defar tells you, 'You have returned to me. More enlightened than when you left, as well. But you see, this is only the beginning. The journey which lies ahead of you is a long one, one which will span your lifetime. I hope that you have studied the book given to you earlier, as asked. What I can offer you has come and gone, but I will guide you to a new teacher. One whose knowledge surpasses even mine.'}}

{{questdialog||William Defar tells you, 'Travel to the Sea of Swords, there you will find Loremaster Tresaria, and there you will begin to learn the meaning of our history.'}}

===Eranos Nel`Tav===

{{Journaltext|You have received a summons from a man in the Obsidian Shard Mountains called Eranos Nel`Tav. The summons were vague, but hinted that this person may help you understand your strange dream and its implications for the role you have to play in the fate of Dalaya.}}

Find {{NPCtag|Eranos Nel`Tav}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail'|Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'I have been expecting you. The path you will weave is long and winding... could it be wrought with peril, molded in greatness, spiral into eternal nothingness? Only time will tell, but I am here to help you to your destiny.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Ah, but we must start small, hmm? Perhaps then, there are answers I request of you. We must be sure that you understand your surroundings, and the history of the planet that is your home. If you are ready to begin, then just say so.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'I will ask questions of you, which you should by now know, if you have listened to the calling and studied the writings of Monrin Ital.'}}

You gain '''2,000''' experience!!

You have completed a quest. [Mysterious Summons]

{{Journaltext|You have traveled to the Obsidian Shard Mountains and met with Eranos Nel`Tav.}}

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am ready to begin.'|Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Then begin I shall...'}}

{{Lorequiz|1}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'I see you are willing to learn of the history of our world. Then perhaps you are prepared to embark on a journey as well, to recollect on the past?'}}

You gain '''1,500''' experience!!

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am prepared.'|Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'The days of the past are behind us... but one must never forget the treachery of our brothers and sisters who turned to the side of Kaezul.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'For this cause, you will visit the old battlefield in the valley to the north of here, where the Ogre Empire of old Oggok made their final stand against the legions of Kaezul, and were undone when scores of their own soldiers turned against them.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Search it until you recover a piece of armor used in the battle, and then return to me.'}}

Gather and give '''Broken Ogre Helmet''' to '''Eranos Nel`Tav'''.

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Ahh, you have made your pilgrimage to the old battleground, and returned with what I asked of you. Not only are you willing to learn, but you are also willing to do as asked. Take this book, study it like the others.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'The time will come when you must put the knowledge gained from it to use. And as a reward for your willingness to learn, I give you this: you need only apply it to the piece of jewelry of your choosing to receive its benefits. For now though, I feel it is time you learned of the times just before, and just after the fall.'}}

You gain '''1,500''' experience!! 

You receive '''Gemstone of Learning''' from '''Eranos Nel'Tav'''

You receive '''A Look at Racial Histories, Life Before Kaezul''' from '''Eranos Nel'Tav'''

{{questdialog|You say, 'What of the fall?'|Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'The fall is what many refer to it as. It was a time in which Kaezul unleashed sheer terror across the lands of Dalaya. His armies marched over and slaughtered thousands and thousands in a conquest of the old and new worlds.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Ah, but I prattle. Now you must learn more, hmm? I ask you then, to seek out the following: A dwarf within the city of Freeport, who knows the tale of its fall. A plague-wracked survivor who has seen the plaguelands beyond the gates of Freeport in another, more fruitful time.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'An old high elven knight, now wasting his remaining years reminiscing of the past at the docks of Goblinskull. A high seer of the Dawn Tribe, who will share the story of his people. A Captain of the Thurgadin guard, who shares tales of refugees since come and gone.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'A dwarf who selflessly trained refugees within the city of Erudin. A historian who devotes his life to ensuring the story of the battle of King's Pass is heard, so much so that he has journeyed to a region closer to the grounds where the very story took place.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'A Theron of Lore of the Taldorian race, who will share the history of their people with you. Meet all of these individuals, learn of the stories they tell, and then return to me.'}}

Visit the eight individuals asked of you [[Main Quest - Races of Dalaya]] and return to {{NPCtag|Eranos Nel`Tav}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail, Eranos Nel`Tav'|Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'You have returned to me. More enlightened than when you left, as well. But you see, this is only the beginning. The journey which lies ahead of you is a long one, one which will span your lifetime. I hope that you have studied the book given to you earlier, as asked. What I can offer you has come and gone, but I will guide you to a new teacher. One whose knowledge surpasses even mine.'}}

{{questdialog||Eranos Nel`Tav tells you, 'Travel to the Sea of Swords, there you will find Loremaster Tresaria, and there you will begin to learn the meaning of our history.'}}

===Haley Swansong===

Find {{NPCtag|Haley Swansong}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail, Haley Swansong'|Haley Swansong tells you, 'I have been expecting you. The path you will weave is long and winding... could it be wrought with peril, molded in greatness, spiral into eternal nothingness? Only time will tell, but I am here to help you to your desTiny. Ah, but we must start Small, hmm? Perhaps then, there are answers I request of you. We must be sure that you understand your surroundings, and the history of the planet that is your home. If you are ready to begin, then just say so. I will ask questions of you, which you should by now know, if you have listened to the calling and studied the writings of Monrin Ital.' 
}}

You gain '''2,000''' experience!! 

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am ready to begin.' |Haley Swansong tells you, 'Then begin I shall...' }}

{{Lorequiz|1}}

{{questdialog||Haley Swansong tells you, 'I see you are willing to learn of the history of our world. Then perhaps you are prepared to embark on a journey as well, to recollect on the past?'}}

You gain '''1,500''' experience!!

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am prepared.' |Haley Swansong tells you, 'The forests of Faydark lay silenced, though before The Fall, it was the cornerstone of two elven empires. In recent times, life has returned to the elven city of Athica, as it now is known, rebuilt and resettled by members of all races coming together in unified purpose. I want you to go there, reflect over the accomplishments of the recent times, and bring back a Small idol of the kind that Athican citizens carve into the likeness of friends and family members who gave their lives in reclaiming Faydwer. You will find them placed on the ground near the city gates, for any traveler to take and cherish.' }}

Gather and give '''Athican Carved Trinket''' to Haley Swansong.

{{questdialog||Haley Swansong tells you, 'Ahh, you have made your pilgrimmage to Athica, and returned with what I asked of you. Not only are you willing to learn, but you are also willing to do as asked. Take this book, study it like the others. The time will come when you must put the knowledge gained from it to use. And as a reward for your willingness to learn, I give you this: you need only apply it to the piece of jewelry of your choosing to receive its benefits. For now though, I feel it is time you learned of the times just before, and just after the fall.' }}

You gain '''1500''' experience!! 

You receive '''Gemstone of Learning''' from '''Haley Swansong'''. 

You receive '''A Look at Racial Histories, Life Before Kaezul''' from '''Haley Swansong'''. 

{{questdialog|You say, 'What of the fall?'|Haley Swansong tells you, 'The fall is what many refer to it as. It was a time in which Kaezul unleashed sheer terror across the lands of Dalaya. His armies marched over and slaughtered thousands and thousands in a conquest of the old and new worlds. Ah, but I prattle. Now you must learn more, hmm? I ask you then, to seek out the following: A dwarf within the city of Freeport, who knows the tale of its fall. A plague-wracked survivor who has seen the plaguelands beyond the gates of Freeport in another, more fruitful time. An old high elven knight, now wasting his remaining years reminiscing of the past at the docks of Goblinskull. A high seer of the Dawn Tribe, who will share the story of his people. A Captain of the Thurgadin guard, who shares tales of refugees since come and gone. A dwarf who selflessly trained refugees within the city of Erudin. A historian who devotes his life to ensuring the story of the battle of King's Pass is heard, so much so that he has journied to a region closer to the grounds where the very story took place. A Theron of Lore of the Taldorian race, who will share the history of their people with you. Meet all of these individuals, learn of the stories they tell, and then return to me.' 
}}

===Bram McTurnan===
Find {{NPCtag|Bram McTurnan}}.

{{questdialog|You say, 'Hail, Bram McTurnan'|Bram McTurnan tells you, 'I have been expecting you. The path you will weave is long and winding... could it be wrought with peril, molded in greatness, spiral into eternal nothingness? Only time will tell, but I am here to help you to your destiny. Ah, but we must start small, hmm? Perhaps then, there are answers I request of you. We must be sure that you understand your surroundings, and the history of the planet that is your home. If you are ready to begin, then just say so. I will ask questions of you, which you should by now know, if you have listened to the calling and studied the writings of Monrin Ital.'
}}

You gain '''2,000''' experience!! 

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am ready to begin.'|Bram McTurnan tells you, 'Then begin I shall...'
}}

{{Lorequiz|1}}

{{questdialog||Bram McTurnan tells you, 'I see you are willing to learn of the history of our world. Then perhaps you are prepared to embark on a journey as well, to recollect on the past?'
}}

You gain '''1,500''' experience!!

{{questdialog|You say, 'I am prepared.'|Bram McTurnan tells you, 'The days of the past are behind us... but one must never forget the treachery of our brothers and sisters who turned to the side of Kaezul. For this cause, you will journey to the beaches of the wastes, where Kaezul's troops made their landing on the ill-fated shores near Freeport. Search them until you recover a weapon used in the battles of the wastes, and return it to me.'
}}

Gather and give '''Broken Iksar Spear''' to Bram McTurnan.

{{questdialog||Bram McTurnan tells you, 'Ahh, you have made your pilgrimmage to the Wastes of Tarhyl, and returned with what I asked of you. Not only are you willing to learn, but you are also willing to do as asked. Take this book, study it like the others. The time will come when you must put the knowledge gained from it to use. And as a reward for your willingness to learn, I give you this: you need only apply it to the piece of jewelry of your choosing to receive its benefits. For now though, I feel it is time you learned of the times just before, and just after the fall.'
}}

==Reward==
You receive '''Gemstone of Learning'''. 

You receive '''A Look at Racial Histories, Life Before Kaezul'''. 

You gain '''1,500''' experience!!

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