Warden Neelahind/Conversations
Contents
- 1 Default
- 2 Find Eskhind: Speak to Warden Neelahind
- 3 Find Eskhind
- 4 Eskhind is Slain
- 5 Kith and Kin: Brief Warden Neelahind
- 6 Kith and Kin: Investigations
- 7 Kith and Kin: Investigations (Love and Fear Complete)
- 8 Love and Fear
- 9 Accusations
- 10 Kith and Kin Outcome
- 10.1 Village will be ravaged
- 10.2 Village will be doomed
- 10.3 Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear complete
- 10.4 Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear complete, fully resolved
- 10.5 Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear incomplete
- 10.6 Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear incomplete, fully resolved
- 10.7 Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear complete
- 10.8 Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear complete, fully resolved
- 10.9 Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear incomplete
- 10.10 Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear incomplete, fully resolved
Default
*The warden's gaze is distant.* Esk...
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[End] |
Start
*The warden is lost in rumination.* It can't be. It simply can't be.
| [1] Warden Neelahind? | Available only during Find Eskhind. |
Find Eskhind: Speak to Warden Neelahind
Warden Neelahind?
Ah! Yes. My apologies, kendren. Live and drink. I am Neelahind, Warden of Bey Lah. How... may I help you?
| [1] Hindriarch Keh told me that you were once friends with Eskhind. | |
| [2] I will return later. | [End] |
Friends with Eskhind
We were... yes. We were close.
I can scarcely believe that she would be capable of doing such a thing. Stealing our greatest treasure? Eskhind wouldn't possibly... but if Grand-Doe says it, it must be so.
| [1] Do you know where Eskhind and her siblings might have gone? | |
| [2] Is it possible that the Hindriarch is lying? |
Hindriarch is lying?
Wh—no! No! What? No, that's not possible! Ayvah, what an absurd idea!
Why not?
Grand-Doe speaks only truth! Grand-Doe only ever speaks truth!
It's not possible. She didn't lie.
| [1] Anyone can lie. | |
| [2] You ruminant people are impossible. I will find Eskhind myself. | [End] |
Anyone can lie.
No. It's not true, and I won't hear any more of your poisonous ideas, kendren. Consider the topic closed.
Do you actually have a question?
| [1] Do you know where Eskhind and her siblings might have gone? | |
| [2] Forget it. I don't need your help. | [End] |
Where?
Oh. Esk and I, we had a place... there's a path to the =EskhindRoadDirection= that leads to the remains of a lightning-struck tree, made hollow by the fire from above. It was the furthest from the village either of us had ever been, until I attended my first warden's moot.
She and I would spend time there, back then. Perhaps she is there now, but I don't dare check.
| [1] I'll look there, thank you. | [Complete Quest Step: Optional: Speak to Warden Neelahind] [End] |
Find Eskhind
Start
Follow the road =EskhindRoadDirection= to find the hollow tree where Esk and I used to play.
| [1] Thank you. | [End] |
Eskhind is Slain
Start
Kendren, do you... have any news of Eskhind, and Kindrish?
| [1] Eskhind is dead. | |
| [2] No. | [End] |
Eskhind is dead.
Oh.
Oh.
Did... you recover Kindrish?
| [1] No. She must have sold the artifact. | |
| [2] No. The Hindriarch lied to you. | |
| [3] No, this was for fun. | |
| [4] No. I'm sorry. |
No. I'm sorry.
No... no, I can't... and the artifact is lost?
It was all for nothing... for nothing...
| [1] I will leave you to your grief. Live and drink. | [End] |
No. The Hindriarch lied to you.
No, it can't be... how. This place. This accursed village!
This whole village be damned!
| [1] *back away slowly* | [Fight] |
No, this was for fun.
You monster! You monster! How dare you!
| [1] You're next. | [Fight] |
Kith and Kin: Brief Warden Neelahind
Start
Wait, why... why is Esk here? What's going on? Do you have Kindrish?
| [1] Yes, I do, but Eskhind didn't have it. | Available only if  Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [2] No. Eskhind claims to be wrongfully accused. | |
| [3] Ah, one moment... | [End] |
KindrishReturn
Oh! Kendren, thank you, thank you! You've done so much for us. Here is a reward for your hard work.
Um, that said, there's still the matter of finding out who stole our treasure. It'd mean a great deal if you could still help with the resolution of the case.
| [1] Understood. Live and drink. | The player character receives +400 Hindren of Bey Lah reputation and a  force bracelet. [End]
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No. Eskhind claims to be wrongfully accused.
Oh. But... what now?
| [1] You're the Warden. You tell me. | |
| [2] We will investigate and find the truth. | |
| [3] You are useless. I'll get to the bottom of this. | [Complete Quest Step: Brief Warden Neelahind] [End] |
You're the Warden. You tell me.
Oh. I... I don't know. Grand-doe usually resolves Bey Lah's disputes. She only calls me when the threat of violence is necessary.
| [1] We will investigate and find the truth. | |
| [2] You are useless. I'll get to the bottom of this. | [Complete Quest Step: Brief Warden Neelahind] [End] |
We will investigate and find the truth.
Oh. Well, yes, that's... that's a good idea. You'll help, right? My axe-arm and conviction are strong, but deduction has never been my greatest strength.
I can answer questions about the people in town, if that would be helpful.
| [1] It would. Could you answer some questions now? | [Complete Quest Step: Brief Warden Neelahind] |
| [2] I will return when I have questions... or an accusation. | [Complete Quest Step: Brief Warden Neelahind] [End] |
Kith and Kin: Investigations
Start
Oh dear, a mystery.
Perhaps I should have accepted Angohind's lessons after all.
| [1] I believe this poem was meant for you. | Available only if the  crumpled sheet of paper is in the inventory.
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| [2] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [3] May I ask some questions about the suspects? | |
| [4] Patience, Warden. I'll get to the bottom of this. | [End] |
Questioning Neelahind
Of course, kendren. Ask away.
| [1] What can you tell me about Hindriarch Keh? | |
| [2] What can you tell me about Eskhind? | |
| [3] What can you tell me about Kesehind? | |
| [4] What do you know about the outsiders? The kendren? | |
| [5] I should return to my investigation. Live and drink. | [End] |
Neelahind on Keh
Keh is very wise and very careful, which makes up for her lack of strength or... tact. She always knows what's right, and she runs a very tight shift.
She hates clutter from work like nothing else and cleans up any mess she makes--unless it's a spill, then she makes Kesehind do it. It's because Grand-Doe has a terrible fear of standing pools of water, refusing to touch them. Copper and bronze afflict her with allergy-sores and she can't touch them. She's too old to spar with me, but her bow-arm still aims true.
That's all I can think of.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Neelahind on Eskhind
Oh. She's, well, she's a good person with strong convictions, or has always seemed so. I suppose that isn't helpful.
Esk has a good eye for detail. She hates watervine so much that she avoids the paddies and won't eat matz without lah broth to make it taste better. Umm, she's afraid of saltbacks. She's good at foraging and terrible at crafting.
I've missed her so much.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Neelahind on Kesehind
Kesehind is completely loyal to Grand-Doe. We used to be friends, but his disposition has become so sour since he was appointed her protector, and he's quite cold to me now. He can't see well in darkness. He's the holder of Ari, an unbreakable heirloom fire axe, and he's very skilled with it.
He's terribly finicky about food. He'll only eat bland food and meat, and... oh! Once, when he had a bad cough as a faundren, a caretaker tried to feed him yuckwheat, and he kicked her so hard it dislocated her jaw. Poor Elder Eselhind.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Neelahind on kendren
Oh, not very much. The only kendren who were allowed in the village before you are traders, and it's always a very big fuss when one comes by. It's been a while since that happened, though, so any kendren who have visited must have come in secret.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Kith and Kin: Investigations (Love and Fear Complete)
Start
Ah, =name=, live and drink!
Has your investigation reached a conclusion? Our fate is in your hands.
| [1] Not yet. How are you and Eskhind? | |
| [2] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available if the player has Kindrish. |
| [3] Yes, I am ready to accuse the thief. | Available if the player has at least two fitting clues to make one accusation. |
| [4] Not yet. May I ask you some questions? | |
| [5] No, I do not have enough evidence yet. | [End] |
Neelahind is giddy
Oh, =name=! I'm so happy!
I can scarcely believe she loves me, much less that... that we could be together. But it's true. Wherever we go from now on, we go together.
| [1] May your journeys favor you. Live and drink. | [End] |
Love and Fear
SonnetOffer
For me? Are you sure?
But... this is a poem. In Esk's handwriting. Are you s-sure this is for me?
| [1] Yes. Please read it. | [Complete Quest Step: Return the Love Sonnet] |
| [2] Perhaps I'm mistaken. Live and drink. | [End] |
SonnetDelivered
Oh.
Ayvah, she-- Eskhind wrote this about... me? How my head swims at these lavish words. If she wrote this and meant it for me, she must... love me.
But it can't be. Can it?
| [1] Can't it? | |
| [2] It is. Live and drink. | [End] |
NeelaLovesEsk
Kendren, you must understand. I spent so many years trying in vain to fall out of love with Eskhind. I thought it the only way to endure our adolescence, watching her poor attempts at courtship with other hindren.
I thought it the only way to endure her departure, as well. But she is returned, and she loves me. Ayvah. I am terrified to speak to her of this, but I must.
Thank you.
| [1] Will this affect the investigation? | |
| [2] Live and drink, Neelahind. | [End] |
Investigation
No. You are the one investigating, so my bias need not enter play. If you determine that Eskhind is guilty, I will heed your word and carry out a just sentence.
After that, I'm not sure.
| [1] In that case, I have further questions. | |
| [2] Live and drink. | [End] |
Accusations
Start
Live and drink, kendren. Have you... come to a conclusion?
| [1] I believe this poem was meant for you. | Available only if the crumpled sheet of paper is in the inventory.
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| [2] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [3] Yes, I am ready to accuse the thief. | All possible accusation nodes are in Warden Neelahind/Conversations/Accusation due to their variability. [End] |
| [4] Not yet. May I ask you some questions? | |
| [5] No, I do not have enough evidence yet. | [End] |
Kith and Kin Outcome
These dialogue options depend on several variables that happen in the ending:
- Who is Hindriarch
- Whether the outcome is fully resolved (the full 3 days after the accusation have passed)
- If the outcome is not fully resolved, whether the village will survive, be ravaged, or be doomed by illness
- If Love and Fear is complete
All dialogue include
| [1] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory. |
which will be ommitted to save space. When Keh remains Hindriarch and Love and Fear is complete, this choice is unavailable.
Village will be ravaged
Live and drink, kendren.
Please forgive me; I am grateful that you opened my eyes, but the sight of you is yet a bitter leaf. Let me grieve my people in peace.
| [1] My condolences. | [End] |
Village will be doomed
There's a fear deep in my breast, kendren. What's to become of Bey Lah?
| [1] Fine. Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear complete
Ah! Kendren! =name=! I'm so happy! Live and drink.
| [1] Live and drink, warden. | [End] |
Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear complete, fully resolved
Kendren! I mean, =name=! My heart sings to see you.
Thank you for clearing Esk's name. Thank you for bringing us together. You are always welcome here.
| [1] You're welcome. Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear incomplete
Kendren, thank you for clearing Esk's name!
You're so decisive. I wish I had that strength.
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Esk, Love and Fear incomplete, fully resolved
=name=, it is good to see you. Rest and sup before you move on.
| [1] Live and drink, warden. | [End] |
Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear complete
Kendren...
I have so much anger at what has been done, but you opened my eyes. Thank you.
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear complete, fully resolved
Thank you again for opening my eyes, kendren.
I have trouble smiling for my grief, my loss. Nonetheless, Eskhind and I have a brighter future because of you, and we are together. The road is hazardous, but we will walk it in time.
| [1] My condolences. Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear incomplete
Kendren.
Forgive me for seeming ungrateful. I am more affected by Esk's return and departure than I knew. Please give me space.
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Keh, Love and Fear incomplete, fully resolved
Ah, =name=. The sight of you is yet a bitter leaf, but you are welcome here.
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |