Warden Neelahind/Conversations
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*appearing dazed* Ay, it... it can't be true. Esk, would you really...?
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |
| [2] 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.
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
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Follow the road =EskhindRoadDirection= to find the hollow tree where Esk and I used to play.
| [1] Thank you. | [End] |
Eskhind is Slain
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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
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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
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Oh dear, a mystery.
Perhaps I should have accepted Angohind's lessons after all.
| [1] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [2] May I ask some questions about the suspects? | |
| [3] 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. She always knows what's right, and she runs the village perfectly. 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. In fact, Grand-Doe very much mislikes any liquid not in a bowl or waterskin; being in a shallow pool is enough to make her panic. She's allergic to copper and bronze; they make her break out in hives. She's too old to spar with me, but her bow-arm still aims true.
| [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 so I thought. I suppose that isn't helpful. Esk has a good eye for detail. She hates watervine so much that she doesn't like to get near the fields and won't eat matz when it's served to her without lah broth to make it taste better. Umm, she's afraid of saltbacks. She's good at foraging and terrible at crafting. I... miss her.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Neelahind on Kesehind
He's completely loyal to Grand-Doe. He's not very nice, if you ask me, but I suppose you didn't. 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. Oh, and 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 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.
| [1] I have another question, if you please. | |
| [2] Thank you, that will do. Live and drink. | [End] |
Accusations
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Live and drink, kendren. Have you... come to a conclusion?
| [1] Warden, I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [2] Yes, I am ready to accuse the thief. | All possible accusation nodes are in Warden Neelahind/Conversations/Accusation due to their variability. [End] |
| [3] Not yet. May I ask you some questions? | |
| [4] No, I do not have enough evidence yet. | [End] |
Kith and Kin Outcome
Hindriarch Keh
Kendren, please...
I am grateful for what you have done for our village, but the sight of you is a bitter leaf. Leave me alone.
| [1] Live and drink. | [End] |
Hindriarch Esk
Kendren! I mean, =name=! My heart sings to see you.
Thank you for clearing Eskhind's name. If I could muster up the courage you have...
| [1] Good news, Warden. I have found Kindrish. | Available only if Kindrish is in the inventory.
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| [2] Live and drink. | [End] |
No Hindriarch
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] Live and drink. | [End] |