A Squire's Test II

Start NPC:   Balasiel - Southern San d'Oria (F-7)   Requirements:   Level: 15+   Items Needed:   None   Title:   Spelunker   Repeatable:   No   Reward:   Squire Certificate         Previous Quest:   A Squire's Test   Next Quest:   A Knight's Test         Replay Cutscene      A Squire's Test II (1)   Gizel - Southern San d'Oria (H-8)   A Squire's Test II (2)   Gizel - Southern San d'Oria (H-8)

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Walkthrough

• Talk to Balasiel @ F-7 in Southern San d'Oria.
• Next, talk to Chanpau @ E-7 in Southern San d'Oria.
• Zone into Northern San d'Oria, and talk to Morjean in the Cathedral @ L-7. (This step cannot be completed if you are currently between the steps of speaking with Morjean and collecting the Wyvern Egg for the Dragoon flag quest The Holy Crest.)

NOTES: If Morjean will only say "Ah, good day. I am Morjean, a researcher here...", it doesn't hold up the quest. Before heading out, be sure to have some sort of Sneak/Invisible to avoid aggro, and Warp for a quick escape once you have the Stalactite Dew.

• Travel to La Theine Plateau, enter the ravine @ F-6. After passing the Equesobillot NPC, follow the left wall until you zone into Ordelle's Caves.
• Following the right wall, travel to G-4 (Map 2, A). You are now on Map 1.
• Following the right wall, travel to G-6 (Map 1, C). You are now on Map 2.
• To your left, touch the ??? that rests in the pool of water.
  • You need to un-equip any hand armor and your main weapon (and shield, if you have one) before obtaining the key item. Do not re-equip these items until after you have the Dew!.

NOTE: Keep Sneak up at all times! In this room, Shriekers, Hognosed Bats, and Jellys aggro by sound.

• Search for the 2nd ??? near the center of this room to receive the Key Item: Stalactite Dew. If you did not receive the key item, you have missed a step or you took too long between the ??? points.
• Return to Balasiel for your recognition.

Game Description

Client: Balasiel (Watchdog Alley, Southern San d'Oria)
Summary:

Journey to the waterfall in Ordelle's Caves, and bring back proof of your visit.

Game Script

Southern San d'Oria

If you're below 15th level:
Balasiel: You're a little too new at this to undertake my challenge. Train further, and return here once you feel ready.

Once you're 15th level or above:
Balasiel: Ah, you've come quite a way since last we met, I see. I believe you're ready for another task! I'd like you to go to Ordelle's Caves. You'll find the entrance in a valley on La Theine Plateau. Those caves are also called the “Body Caves.” Know you why? It is because the caves are shaped much like the body of a person. You are acquainted with its structure, yes? Where in a body would lie the belly, in the caves flows a waterfall of much beauty. I want you to visit the waterfall, and return hither. I want proof of your trip, however. Bring me something out from that place. You must choose something. Come to think of it, the time I sent another to the waterfall, he, too, had quite a hard time! Heh-heh.

Chanpau: Proof that you went to the waterfall, eh? Hah! Old man Balasiel's got you running errands now, has he? I'll tell you, but don't say a word to the old man! Stand with your back to the waterfall, and look up at the ceiling of the cave. You'll see a shining stalactite. Bring some Stalactite Dew back and you'll be a real spelunker, you will. Eh? How to get the drop? Ah...right. It's odd, but I can't seem to remember how I did it. That was a long time ago, you see. Hmm... Maybe you could try reading up on it. I'm sure it's outlined somewhere.

Northern San d'Oria

Morjean: Some Stalactite Dew? I'm not entirely certain, but perhaps I have heard a story about this thing you seek. In order to get some Stalactite Dew, your hands must not be dry... I'm sure that's what I read. But it was so many years ago... That's all I know... I do hope it will be of some use to you.

Morjean: Did you find the dew? No, no, there's no need to thank me. It is my job to delve into the mysteries of this land, one at a time.

Southern San d'Oria

Balasiel: Ah, you're back, and in one piece! And you've brought proof of your trip to the waterfall. Well done! Here, a certificate to mark your accomplishment. Keep it always! When you've progressed further, visit me again. Next time, a thorough test of your mettle will be in order!