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{{Quest Summary
{{Quest Summary
  |   Patch Introduced = [[Picking up the Pieces]]
  |               Level = Any
  |     Related Quests = [[Portal Space Research]], [[Portal Space Rifts]]
  |   Recommended Level = 50
  |             Updated =
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  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |          Kill Task = False
  |          Kill Task =  
  |     Start Location = [[Mar'uun]]
  |         Starts With =
  |              Timer = Once Per Character
|          Starts At = [[Mar'uun]]
  |    Time to Complete = 4 weeks
  |              Route =
|  Level Restrictions = None
|        Repeat Timer = Non Repeatable
|  Level Suggestions = 50
  |    Time to Complete = 4 days
  |          Contracts =  
  |          Contracts =  
|        Item Rewards =
|      Max XP Reward = Varies based on actions
|              Titles = Timeless Adventurer<br />Virindi Informant
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|  Link Walk Through = True
|          Link Maps = True
|          Link Items = True
|    Link XP Rewards = True
|  Link Title Rewards = True
|        Link Images = True
|  Link Lore & Dialog = True
|          Link Notes = False
}}
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== Quest Overview ==
== Overview ==
* This quest is broken up into 4 weeks. You must wait 6 days after completing one part before you may move on to the next.
* This quest is broken up into 4 days. You must wait 20 hours after completing one part before you may move on to the next.
* While on this quest, you will have the option to complete the older [[Portal Space Research]] quests.
* While on this quest, you will have the option to complete the older [[Portal Space Research]] quests.
* Upon completing this quest, you will have access to a restored Mar'uun, and the [[Portal Space Rifts]] quest within.
* Upon completing this quest, you will have access to a restored Mar'uun, and the [[Portal Space Rifts]] quest within.
* There is some degree of divergence based on your choices, which can net you additional dialog and an extra title.
* There is some degree of divergence based on your choices, which can net you additional dialog and an extra title.


== Walk Through ==
== Walkthrough & Notes ==
 
=== Flagging ===
=== Flagging ===
# Go to [[Mar'uun]], which will be in a destroyed state. Merely entering the portal is all that is required for the use of the randomly spawning Resonant portals.
# Go to the Resonant Portal at 10.6S, 17.1E to access [[Mar'uun]] , which will be in a destroyed state. Merely entering the portal is all that is required for the use of the randomly spawning Resonant portals.
#* '''Route:''' [[Al-Arqas]] to [[Al-Nosaj]] settlement portal at 33.5S, 13.1E. Alternatively, run from [[Samsur]]
#* Route: [[Al-Arqas]] to [[Al-Nosaj]] settlement portal at 33.5S, 13.1E. Alternatively, run from [[Samsur]]
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> While in the destroyed [[Mar'uun]], collect the [[Scrap of Paper (Mar'uun)|Scrap of Paper]]. It is located where [[Kaywin]] was, in the area behind the researchers next to the [[Stabilizing Machine]]s. To reach it, go to the portal research area, climb the stairs to the west and find a hole on the wooden floor. Jump down and pick up the Scrap of Paper. This will be worth experience in week 3 or 4, so hang on to it.
# {{optional}} While in the destroyed [[Mar'uun]], collect the [[Scrap of Paper (Mar'uun)|Scrap of Paper]]. It is located where [[Kaywin]] was, in the area behind the researchers next to the [[Stabilizing Machine]]s. To reach it, go to the portal research area, climb the stairs to the west and find a hole on the wooden floor. Jump down and pick up the Scrap of Paper. This will be worth experience in day 3 or 4, so hang on to it.


=== Week 1 ===
=== Day 1 ===
This portion takes place during [[Coldeve, 20 PY]] (February 2009, [[Unfinished Business]]) when Mar'uun was first introduced. Marcus and Wren are conducting the original experiments. The Virindi Jean and Luc are not present, neither is Kaywin the machinist.
This portion takes place during [[Coldeve, 20 PY]] (February 2009, [[Unfinished Business]]) when Mar'uun was first introduced. Marcus and Wren are conducting the original experiments. The Virindi Jean and Luc are not present, neither is Kaywin the machinist.
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]] (no level restrict, no summon/tie/recall).
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]] (no level restrict, no summon/tie/recall).
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# Use the portal to travel to Mar'uun in the past.
# Use the portal to travel to Mar'uun in the past.
# Proceed to the portal space research area north of the main loop and across the bridge. Speak with [[Wren the Curious]] and [[Marcus Manfried]]. During your interactions with Marcus, you are presented with the option to reveal to him about the arrival of Jean and Luc via a Yes/No Dialog Box.
# Proceed to the portal space research area north of the main loop and across the bridge. Speak with [[Wren the Curious]] and [[Marcus Manfried]]. During your interactions with Marcus, you are presented with the option to reveal to him about the arrival of Jean and Luc via a Yes/No Dialog Box.
# After making your choice, you will be told to come back in a week's time.
# After making your choice, you will be told to come back in a day's time.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> The Test Portal can be used for 1 million experience if you didn't do so prior to Mar'uun's destruction. The Test Portal sends you to the wooden platform above it, but in the present day destroyed Mar'uun. Make sure you do everything you want in this version of Mar'uun before you do this.
# {{optional}} The Test Portal can be used for 1 million experience if you didn't do so prior to Mar'uun's destruction. The Test Portal sends you to the wooden platform above it, but in the present day destroyed Mar'uun. Make sure you do everything you want in this version of Mar'uun before you do this.
# Once you've talked to the NPCs once and have left, you cannot return for six days.
# Once you've talked to the NPCs once and have left, you cannot return for 20 hours.


=== Week 2 ===
=== Day 2 ===
This portion takes place during [[Wintersebb, 20 PY]] (March 2009, [[Who Watches the Virindi?]]). Marcus is next to the Enhanced Test Portal, which is unstable, and Wren has moved to the back room. The Virindi Jean and Luc are now present, but Kaywin is not.
This portion takes place during [[Wintersebb, 20 PY]] (March 2009, [[Who Watches the Virindi?]]). Marcus is next to the Enhanced Test Portal, which is unstable, and Wren has moved to the back room. The Virindi Jean and Luc are now present, but Kaywin is not.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience in week 3 or 4.
# {{optional}} Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4.
#* '''Tip:''' For a free trip to the Resonant Portal, do this step after Marcus gives you the Research Notes - then just go out the Mar'uun exit portal and it's right there)
#* {{tip}} For a free trip to the Resonant Portal, do this step after Marcus gives you the Research Notes - then just go out the Mar'uun exit portal and it's right there)
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Talk to [[Jean]] and [[Luc]] at the portal drop. A dialog box will appear asking "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?". You can answer Yes or No. Answering Yes gives additional dialog.
# {{optional}} Talk to [[Jean]] and [[Luc]] at the portal drop. A dialog box will appear asking "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?". You can answer Yes or No. Answering Yes gives additional dialog.
#* '''Warning:''' This appears to interfere with earning the ''Virindi Informer'' title! This step is not necessary and should probably be avoided.
#* {{warning}} This appears to interfere with earning the ''Virindi Informer'' title! This step is not necessary and should probably be avoided.
# Proceed to the portal space research area. You'll notice Wren isn't in her usual spot but rather inside the nearby room staring at the wall. She doesn't say much when you talk to her. Also, the Test Portal is now the Enhanced Test Portal.
# Proceed to the portal space research area. You'll notice Wren isn't in her usual spot but rather inside the nearby room staring at the wall. She doesn't say much when you talk to her. Also, the Test Portal is now the Enhanced Test Portal.
# Talk to Marcus to receive the [[Research Notes]], which he asks you to take to an [[Arcanum Researcher]].
# Talk to Marcus to receive the [[Research Notes (First Notes)]], which he asks you to take to an [[Arcanum Researcher]].
#* If you told him about the Virindi last week, he will award you 1,000,000 xp.
#* If you told him about the Virindi yesterday, he will award you 1,000,000 xp.
#* If you didn't tell him about the Virindi last week, he will award you 750,000 xp.
#* If you didn't tell him about the Virindi yesterday, he will award you 750,000 xp.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Hand the Research Notes to Jean or Luc. They will just examine them and give you some dialog.
# {{optional}} Hand the Research Notes to Jean or Luc. They will just examine them and give you some dialog.
#* '''Note:''' This step appears necessary to earn the ''Virindi Informer'' title.
#* '''Note:''' This step appears necessary to earn the ''Virindi Informer'' title.
# Take the [[Research Notes]] to any [[Arcanum Researcher]] in any one of the capital heritage libraries. The Arcanum Researcher will examine them and direct you to give them to [[Ned the Clever]] in [[Zaikhal]].
# Take the [[Research Notes (First Notes)]] to any [[Arcanum Researcher]] in any one of the capital heritage libraries. The Arcanum Researcher will examine them and direct you to give them to [[Ned the Clever]] in [[Zaikhal]].
# Give the Research Notes to Ned and he will give you [[Aetherium Research Notes]]. He directs you to give these to Marcus. Hold on to these notes for next week, when you may enter Mar'uun again.
# Give the Research Notes to Ned and he will give you [[Aetherium Research Notes (First Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]]. He directs you to give these to Marcus. Hold on to these notes for tomorrow, when you may enter Mar'uun again.


=== Week 3 ===
=== Day 3 ===
This portion takes place during [[Morningthaw, 20 PY]] (April 2009, [[What Once was Lost]]). Marcus and Wren are next to the Enhanced Test Portal. Kaywin is now in town.
This portion takes place during [[Morningthaw, 20 PY]] (April 2009, [[What Once was Lost]]). Marcus and Wren are next to the Enhanced Test Portal. Kaywin is now in town.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience in week 3 or 4.
# {{optional}} Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4.
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# You now have two different '''divergent''' set of steps you can follow.  
# You now have two different ;divergent; set of steps you can follow.  
#* Hand your [[Aetherium Research Notes]] to Jean or Luc. They will keep the notes so you will be unable to turn them into to Marcus. They award you 250,000 xp.
#* Hand your [[Aetherium Research Notes (First Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Jean or Luc. They will keep the notes so you will be unable to turn them into to Marcus. They award you 250,000 xp.
#* Talk to Marcus and he will award you 750,000 xp and give you [[Research Notes (Week 3)|Research Notes]].<br />'''Or you can'''
#* Talk to Marcus and he will award you 750,000 xp and give you [[Research Notes (Second Notes)|Research Notes]].<br />;Or you can;
#* Hand the [[Aetherium Research Notes]] to Marcus for 1 million xp and the [[Research Notes (Week 3)|Research Notes]].
#* Hand the [[Aetherium Research Notes (First Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Marcus for 1 million xp and the [[Research Notes (Second Notes)|Research Notes]].
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Give your Scraps of Paper to [[Kaywin]] who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun.  
# {{optional}} Give your Scraps of Paper to [[Kaywin]] who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun.  
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Allow Jean or Luc to examine the [[Research Notes (Week 3)|Research Notes]]. They will not keep the Notes.
# {{optional}} Allow Jean or Luc to examine the [[Research Notes (Second Notes)|Research Notes]]. They will not keep the Notes.
# Take the Research Notes to [[Ned the Clever]] in [[Zaikhal]]. He will hand you [[Aetherium Research Notes (Week 3)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to deliver to Marcus next week.
# Take the Research Notes to [[Ned the Clever]] in [[Zaikhal]]. He will hand you [[Aetherium Research Notes (Second Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to deliver to Marcus tomorrow.


=== Week 4 ===
=== Day 4 ===
This portion takes place during [[Solclaim, 20 PY]] (May 2009, [[Secrets of the Apostates]]), before the town is destroyed.
This portion takes place during [[Solclaim, 20 PY]] (May 2009, [[Secrets of the Apostates]]), before the town is destroyed.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience in week 3 or 4. Note that this is the last time you can do this.
# {{optional}} Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4. Note that this is the last time you can do this.
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# Locate a [[Resonant Portal (Portal Space Time Travel)|Resonant Portal]].
# You now have two different '''divergent''' set of steps you can follow.  
# You now have two different ;divergent; set of steps you can follow.  
#* Hand your [[Aetherium Research Notes (Week 3)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Jean or Luc. They will keep the notes so you will be unable to turn them into to Marcus. They will award you 250,000 xp. If you handed '''all''' of the previous Notes (Research Notes and Aetherium Research Notes) to the Virindi then they will give you the title ''Virindi Informer''.
#* Hand your [[Aetherium Research Notes (Second Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Jean or Luc. They will keep the notes so you will be unable to turn them into to Marcus. They will award you 250,000 xp. If you handed ;all; of the previous Notes (Research Notes and Aetherium Research Notes) to the Virindi then they will give you the title ''Virindi Informer''.
#* Talk to Marcus and he will award you 750,000 xp and the title ''Timeless Adventurer''.<br />'''Or you can'''
#* Talk to Marcus and he will award you 750,000 xp and the title ''Timeless Adventurer''.<br />;Or you can;
#* Hand the [[Aetherium Research Notes (Week 3)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Marcus for 1 million xp and the title ''Timeless Aventurer''.
#* Hand the [[Aetherium Research Notes (Second Notes)|Aetherium Research Notes]] to Marcus for 1 million xp and the title ''Timeless Aventurer''.
# <font color=green>'''Optional:'''</font> Give your Scraps of Paper to [[Kaywin]] who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun. This is your final chance to turn these in.
# {{optional}} Give your Scraps of Paper to [[Kaywin]] who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun. This is your final chance to turn these in.


=== Beyond Week Four ===
=== Beyond Day Four ===
* Using the Resonant Portal at 10.6S, 17.1E will send you to a Mar'uun that has avoided destruction. You will now have access to the [[Portal Space Rifts]] quest.
* Using the Resonant Portal at 10.6S, 17.1E will send you to a Mar'uun that has avoided destruction. You will now have access to the [[Portal Space Rifts]] quest.
* [[Kaywin]] in this version doesn't know what to do with the [[Scrap of Paper]] but she gives the [[Machinist's Gloves Quest]] as usual.
* [[Kaywin]] in this version doesn't know what to do with the [[Scrap of Paper]] but she gives the [[Machinist's Gloves Quest]] as usual.
* You will be unable to enter the random Resonant Portals in the Direlands.
* You will be unable to enter the random Resonant Portals in the Direlands.


== Items ==  
== Rewards ==
{{Item Table|Caption=|Scrap of Paper (Mar'uun)|Research Notes|Aetherium Research Notes|Research Notes (Week 3)|Aetherium Research Notes (Week 3)}}
{{Rewards Table
 
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== Experience Rewards ==
  |           Quest Task = Day 1 (Optional): Complete stage one of [[Portal Space Research]] (use Test Portal).
{{Quest Experience Table
  |       Max XP Reward = 1,000,000
  | Repeat Differs = False
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |     Table Rows =
  |           Level Cap = N/A
{{Quest Task
|      Description = '''Week 1: <font color=green>(Optional)</font>''' Complete stage one of [[Portal Space Research]] (use Test Portal).
  |           Max XP = 1,000,000
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}


{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 2:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you informed him of the Virindi in Week 1
| Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 1,000,000
  |           Quest Task = Day 2 Speaking with Marcus, if you informed him of the Virindi in Day 1
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 1,000,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 2:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you did not inform him of the Virindi in Week 1
| Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 750,000
  |           Quest Task = Day 2 Speaking with Marcus, if you did not inform him of the Virindi in Day 1
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 750,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}


{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 3:''' Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 2
  | Collapsed = true
  |          Max XP = 250,000
  |          Quest Task = Day 3 Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
| Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 250,000
|        Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
}}
  |           Level Cap = N/A
{{Quest Task
|      Description = '''Week 3:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 2
  |           Max XP = 750,000
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 3:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 2
| Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 1,000,000
  |           Quest Task = Day 3 Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 750,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 3 or 4: <font color=green>(Optional)</font>''' Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper
| Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 1,000,000
  |           Quest Task = Day 3 Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 1,000,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
 
{{Rewards Table
 
| Collapsed = true
{{Quest Task
  |           Quest Task = Day 3 or 4 (Optional): Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper
  |     Description = '''Week 4:''' Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 3
  |       Max XP Reward = 1,000,000
  |           Max XP = 250,000
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
  |       Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 4:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 3
  | Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 750,000
|          Quest Task = Day 4 Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 250,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Quest Task
{{Rewards Table
  |     Description = '''Week 4:''' Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 3
| Collapsed = true
  |           Max XP = 1,000,000
  |           Quest Task = Day 4 Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
  | Percent of Level = N/A
  |       Max XP Reward = 750,000
  |       Level Cap = N/A
  |     Percent of Level = N/A
  |           Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}
{{Rewards Table
| Collapsed = true
|          Quest Task = Day 4 Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
|        Max XP Reward = 1,000,000
|    Percent of Level = N/A
|            Level Cap = N/A
}}
}}


== Title Rewards ==
{{Rewards Table
{{Title Rewards Table
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  | Table Rows =
  |         Title Reward = Timeless Adventurer
{{Title
  |           Quest Task = Completing all 4 days of the Quest
  | Title = Timeless Adventurer
  | Task = Completing all 4 Weeks of the Quest
}}
{{Title
| Title = Virindi Informer
|  Task = Handing all Notes you get from Marcus and Ned to the Jean or Luc
}}
}}
{{Rewards Table
| Collapsed = true
|        Title Reward = Virindi Informer
|          Quest Task = Handing '''all''' Notes you get from Marcus and Ned to the Jean or Luc
}}
}}


== Images ==
== Images ==
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== Lore & Dialog ==
== Dialog ==
'''Attempting to use a Resonant Portal without flagging:'''
{{Dialog|
:<font color=green>There is no response from the portal.
;Attempting to use a Resonant Portal without flagging
:The portal seems to be out of phase.</font>
|There is no response from the portal.
|The portal seems to be out of phase.


'''Attempting to use the Unstable Test Portal in destroyed Mar'uun:'''
;Attempting to use the Unstable Test Portal in destroyed Mar'uun
:<font color=green>You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
|You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
:The portal seems to have been intentionally taken off line.</font>
|The portal seems to have been intentionally taken off line.


=== Week 1 ===
{{big|Day 1}}
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'''Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
;Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests
:<font color=grey>Marcus Manfried says, "Starting next iteration..."
{{emote|Marcus Manfried says, "Starting next iteration..."}}
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Sorry about that, I needed to finish initializing the current iteration of our portal experiments."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Sorry about that, I needed to finish initializing the current iteration of our portal experiments."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Our current experimentation is intended to further understand and possibly bypass the restrictions of certain portals."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Our current experimentation is intended to further understand and possibly bypass the restrictions of certain portals."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "This is only our current round of experiments. We're hoping to unlock all the secrets of portal space and time."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "This is only our current round of experiments. We're hoping to unlock all the secrets of portal space and time."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "You can talk to me again if you would like to assist us."</font>
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "You can talk to me again if you would like to assist us."
:Marcus Manfried says, "Process complete. Observe the results and make the proper notations."</font>
|Marcus Manfried says, "Process complete. Observe the results and make the proper notations."


;Second dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Talk to my assistant if you would like to help further our understanding of portals."
|You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."
|You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.


'''Second dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
''Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Talk to my assistant if you would like to help further our understanding of portals."
:<font color=green>You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.</font>
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."</font>
:<font color=green>You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.</font>


:''Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No''
;Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Thank you for all your assistance. We have gathered what we can from our understanding of your personal properties, the sum of the things you've done and how that interacted with our experimental portals."
|You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."
|You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.


''Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No''


'''Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
;If you click Yes and tell him about the Virindi
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Thank you for all your assistance. We have gathered what we can from our understanding of your personal properties, the sum of the things you've done and how that interacted with our experimental portals."</font>
|You tell Marcus about the Virindi, Jean and Luc who will soon be moving into town.
:<font color=green>You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.</font>
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "You expect me to believe that Virindi are going to materialize here out of the blue?"
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."</font>
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm not certain which of your stories is the least likely..."
:<font color=green>You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.</font>


:''Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No''
;If you click No and don't tell him about the Virindi
|You elect not to tell Marcus about the Virindi, it may be best not to upset him any further.
|It seems like it would be a good idea to talk to the assistant as well.


;After making a decision on whether or not to tell Marcus about the Virindi
|You think you have already done everything you can here for now.
|It seems like a good idea to check back in a week's time.
|If time progresses in this lost place the people here will soon learn more.


'''If you click Yes and tell him about the Virindi:'''
;Attempting to Speak to Marcus again
:<font color=green>You tell Marcus about the Virindi, Jean and Luc who will soon be moving into town.</font>
|You think you have done everything you can here for now.
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "You expect me to believe that Virindi are going to materialize here out of the blue?"
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm not certain which of your stories is the least likely..."</font>


;Opening dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests
|Wren the Curious tells you, "Please talk to Marcus about our work and then return to me if you would like to help."


'''If you click No and don't tell him about the Virindi:'''
;Second dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests
:<font color=green>You elect not to tell Marcus about the Virindi, it may be best not to upset him any further.
|Wren the Curious tells you, "The process has been prepared. When you are ready use the test portal."
:It seems like it would be a good idea to talk to the assistant as well.</font>
|You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.
|She seems disturbed by your story.
|Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"


;Opening dialog with Wren, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests
|Wren the Curious tells you, "Thank you for your assistance as a test subject. We could use more good subjects like you."
|You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.
|She seems disturbed by your story.
|Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"


'''After making a decision on whether or not to tell Marcus about the Virindi:'''
;Dialog after to speaking to Wren
:<font color=green>You think you have already done everything you can here for now.
|There does not seem to be more you can do to convince Wren.
:It seems like a good idea to check back in a week's time.
|You think you have done everything you can here for now.
:If time progresses in this lost place the people here will soon learn more.</font>


;Attempting to use the Test Portal after completing the first test
|The portal restrictions do not allow your access.


'''Attempting to Speak to Marcus again:'''
;Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed
:<font color=green>You think you have done everything you can here for now.</font>
|There is no response from the portal.
|The portal seems to be out of phase.
|It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.


{{big|Day 2}}


'''Opening dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
;Opening dialog with Jean or Loc
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "Please talk to Marcus about our work and then return to me if you would like to help."</font>
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."
|''or''
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."


|''Dialog Box asks you "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?"''


'''Second dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
;If you click 'Yes' and confront them
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "The process has been prepared. When you are ready use the test portal."
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I am not aware of these Virindi you speak of."
:<font color=green>You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "You should let us, your fellow humans, know if you discover anything."
:She seems disturbed by your story.</font>
:Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"</font>


;If click 'No' and do not confront them
|''Nothing happens, talk to them again and you will be prompted to confront them again.''


'''Opening dialog with Wren, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests:'''
;Dialog from Jean and Luc after confronting them
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "Thank you for your assistance as a test subject. We could use more good subjects like you."
|Jean tells you, "As humans Luc and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."
:<font color=green>You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.
{{emote|Luc says, "Yes, Jean and I come from the same human pod. We are indeed very similar."}}
:She seems disturbed by your story.</font>
:Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"</font>


|Jean tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."
{{emote|Luc says, "Yes, our flesh is good."}}


'''Dialog after to speaking to Wren:'''
|Jean tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."
:<font color=green>There does not seem to be more you can do to convince Wren.
:You think you have done everything you can here for now.</font>


|Jean tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."


'''Attempting to use the Test Portal after completing the first test:'''
|Luc tells you, "As humans Jean and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."
:<font color=green>The portal restrictions do not allow your access.</font>
{{emote|Jean says, "Luc and I come from the same human pod. We often tell the same stories. We have been togeather as long as we have been flesh."}}


|Luc tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."


'''Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 6 days have passed:'''
|Luc tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."
:<font color=green>There is no response from the portal.
{{emote|Jean says, "Yes we are also great human adventurers like you."}}
:The portal seems to be out of phase.
:It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.</font>


=== Week 2 ===
|Luc tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."
----


'''Opening dialog with Jean or Loc:'''
;Opening dialog with Marcus, if you informed Marcus of the Virindi yesterday
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."</font>
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm uncertain as to how you knew there would be Virindi named Luc and Jean coming to our town..."
::''or''
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "This certainly does lend credence to your stories."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."</font>
|Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
|You've earned 1,000,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."


:''Dialog Box asks you "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?"''
;Opening dialog with Marcus, if you did not inform Marcus of the Virindi yesterday
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Many adventurers have come through here telling stories much like the stories you told me..."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would be reckless of me not to think that these things may be true."
|Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
|You've earned 750,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."


;Dialog from Marcus after he gives you the notes
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Make sure that the note is delivered and returned to me."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "If you're correct this is a matter of life and death."


'''If you click 'Yes' and confront them:'''
;Dialog from Wren
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I am not aware of these Virindi you speak of."
|Wren seems preoccupied.
:[Jean/Luc] tells you, "You should let us, your fellow humans, know if you discover anything."</font>
|Wren the Curious tells you, "Uh, I can't talk right now."
|Wren the Curious tells you, "Please leave me be."


;Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal|
|You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
|The portal seems unstable.


'''If click 'No' and do not confront them:'''
;Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time
:''Nothing happens, talk to them again and you will be prompted to confront them again.''
|You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, we appreciate that you've informed us."
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human lives very well could be in danger."


;Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once
|You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."


'''Dialog from Jean and Luc after confronting them:'''
;Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jean tells you, "As humans Luc and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."</font>
|You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.
:<font color=grey>Luc says, "Yes, Jean and I come from the same human pod. We are indeed very similar."</font>
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You've made contact with the lost town of Mar'uun?"
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "This is very shocking indeed."
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I've read through the research note."
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I'm going to send you to talk to one of our researchers, Ned the Clever."
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "He's been looking into a substance that may tie into this research."
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "Ned the Clever has been residing in Zaikhal."


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jean tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."</font>
;Showing Research Notes to Ned
:<font color=grey>Luc says, "Yes, our flesh is good."</font>
|You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.
|Ned the Clever tells you, "This is very interesting indeed."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "I've been working with a substance called Aetherium, we actually sent a shipment to Mar'uun to assist in their experiments before it vanished."
|Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.
|Ned the Clever tells you, "I put togeather several diagrams and several notes for the researchers based off their notes."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "Take my note to Marcus, it'll help him determine the cause of the accident."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "My personal theory is that they used the Aetherium in a way that destabilized portal space..."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "Sundering a barrier between the planes of existance and time..."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "Truely shocking."


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jean tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."</font>
;Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed
|There is no response from the portal.
|The portal seems to be out of phase.
|It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jean tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."</font>
{{big|Day 3}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Luc tells you, "As humans Jean and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."</font>
;If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from day 2
:<font color=grey>Jean says, "Luc and I come from the same human pod. We often tell the same stories. We have been togeather as long as we have been flesh."</font>
|You give Jean Aetherium Research Notes.
|Jean tells you, "We are glad you have decided to share this information with us."
|Jean tells you, "Aetherium, very interesting."
|You've earned 250,000 experience.
|Jean tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Luc tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."</font>
;Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes
|You describe to Marcus the contents of the note from the Aetherium.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been much more helpful if you could have brought us the note..."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "But the information you brought me and the information I've received from others should be enough."
|You've earned 750,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Luc tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."</font>
;Taking to Marcus when you still have the Aetherium Research Notes
:<font color=grey>Jean says, "Yes we are also great human adventurers like you."</font>
|You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.
|You've earned 1,000,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note is going to assist us greatly."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Give me a few seconds to read this over and write a reply."
|Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Luc tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."</font>
;Taking to Marcus again
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please deliver that note to the Arcanum for me."


;Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper
|You give Kaywin Scrap of Paper.
|Kaywin tells you, "What's this?"
|Kaywin tells you, "... but, this is my hand writing."
|Kaywin tells you, "I never wrote this."
|Kaywin tells you, "Marcus talked to me about this, but I didn't really believe him."
|Kaywin tells you, "So, we really all do die?"
|Rips up the scrap of paper.
|Kaywin tells you, "Hell with this. I'm gonna live!"
|You've earned 1,000,000 experience.


'''Opening dialog with Marcus, if you informed Marcus of the Virindi last week:'''
;Talking to Wren
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm uncertain as to how you knew there would be Virindi named Luc and Jean coming to our town..."
|Wren the Curious tells you, "I can't tell you how happy I am to know that you're going to help us."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "This certainly does lend credence to your stories."
|Wren the Curious tells you, "I was so afraid I would die..."
:<font color=green>Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
|Wren the Curious tells you, "Now I know it's going to be okay with all these people helping up."
:You've earned 1,000,000 experience.</font>
|Wren the Curious tells you, "... You are helping us right?"
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."</font>


;Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time
|You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Marcus seems to think this new aetherium will react with his portal experiments."


'''Opening dialog with Marcus, if you did not inform Marcus of the Virindi last week:'''
;Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Many adventurers have come through here telling stories much like the stories you told me..."
|You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would be reckless of me not to think that these things may be true."
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."
:<font color=green>Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
:You've earned 750,000 experience.</font>
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."</font>


;Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal
|You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
|The portal seems unstable.


'''Dialog from Marcus after he gives you the notes:'''
;Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Make sure that the note is delivered and returned to me."
|You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "If you're correct this is a matter of life and death."</font>
|Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You need to see Ned the Clever about this. He's the one familiar with this research."


;Showing Research Notes to Ned
|You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.
|Ned the Clever tells you, "As I suspected, it seems their calculations about the resonant properties and volatility of aetherium were off."
|Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.
|Ned the Clever tells you, "I've corrected their calculations in this note. Please deliver it to Marcus."
|Ned the Clever tells you, "I am also suggesting that they hold their experiments for the time being, at least until we know more."


'''Dialog from Wren:'''
;Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed
:<font color=green>Wren seems preoccupied.</font>
|There is no response from the portal.
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "Uh, I can't talk right now."
|The portal seems to be out of phase.
:Wren the Curious tells you, "Please leave me be."</font>
|It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.


{{big|Day 4}}


'''Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal:
;If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
:<font color=green>You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
|You give [Jean/Luc] Aetherium Research Notes.
:The portal seems unstable.</font>
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "It seems the Arcanum has a shipment of aetherium intended for Mar'uun."
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "My human podmate and I think this could cause a problem."
|You've earned 250,000 experience.
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."


;If you handed all the Notes from the previous days to the Virindi then you also get this
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human pod has found you very useful."
|[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We have learned much more about this Aetherium and Marcus's research."
|You are an informer of the Virindi in Mar'uun. You have been given the Virindi Informer title.


'''Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time:'''
;Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes
:<font color=green>You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.</font>
|You explain to Marcus the contents of the note you received from the Arcanum.
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, we appreciate that you've informed us."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been great if you could have delivered the actual notes."
:[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human lives very well could be in danger."</font>
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm going to have to take your word on this. But it seems that aetherium has a possibly volatile reaction with our research."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'll have to look through our experiments again... possibly we can make this work."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."
|You've earned 750,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."
|You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.


;Giving the Aetherium Research Notes to Marcus
|You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note describes how the Arcanum thinks aetherium will effect our experiments."
|You've earned 1,000,000 experience.
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'd previously scheduled the addition of the aetherium substance in our tests."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're going to have to back over our calculations... I still think this can work."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."
|You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.


'''Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once:'''
;Dialog from Marcus
:<font color=green>You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.</font>
|Wren the Curious tells you, "I've been helping Marcus revise our experimental protocols."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."</font>
|Wren the Curious tells you, "We're certain that we're going to make this work. We've temporarily aborted our plans to experiment with aetherium until we've learned more."


;Dialog from Wren
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "We received a shipment of aetherium."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "I had intended to use it in our experiments, it would have been ground breaking..."
|Marcus Manfried tells you, "But thanks to this information from the Arcanum we'll have to adjust our experiments."


'''Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher:'''
;Using the Resonant Portal at Mar'uun's old location
:<font color=green>You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.</font>
{{magic|Resonant Portal teleports you with Mar'uun.}}
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You've made contact with the lost town of Mar'uun?"
}}
:Arcanum Researcher tells you, "This is very shocking indeed."
:Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I've read through the research note."
:Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I'm going to send you to talk to one of our researchers, Ned the Clever."
:Arcanum Researcher tells you, "He's been looking into a substance that may tie into this research."
:Arcanum Researcher tells you, "Ned the Clever has been residing in Zaikhal."</font>


 
== Update History ==
'''Showing Research Notes to Ned:'''
{{Update History|
:<font color=green>You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.</font>
[[Picking up the Pieces]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ned the Clever tells you, "This is very interesting indeed."
* Quest introduced.
:Ned the Clever tells you, "I've been working with a substance called Aetherium, we actually sent a shipment to Mar'uun to assist in their experiments before it vanished."
}}
:<font color=green>Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.</font>
:Ned the Clever tells you, "I put togeather several diagrams and several notes for the researchers based off their notes."
:Ned the Clever tells you, "Take my note to Marcus, it'll help him determine the cause of the accident."
:Ned the Clever tells you, "My personal theory is that they used the Aetherium in a way that destabilized portal space..."
:Ned the Clever tells you, "Sundering a barrier between the planes of existance and time..."
:Ned the Clever tells you, "Truely shocking."</font>
 
 
'''Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 6 days have passed:'''
:<font color=green>There is no response from the portal.
:The portal seems to be out of phase.
:It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.</font>
 
=== Week 3 ===
----
'''If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 2:'''
:<font color=green>You give Jean Aetherium Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jean tells you, "We are glad you have decided to share this information with us."
:Jean tells you, "Aetherium, very interesting."
:<font color=green>You've earned 250,000 experience.</font>
:Jean tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."</font>
 
 
'''Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes:'''
:<font color=green>You describe to Marcus the contents of the note from the Aetherium.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been much more helpful if you could have brought us the note..."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "But the information you brought me and the information I've received from others should be enough."</font>
:<font color=green>You've earned 750,000 experience.
:Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.</font>
 
 
'''Taking to Marcus when you still have the Aetherium Research Notes:'''
:<font color=green>You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.
:You've earned 1,000,000 experience.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note is going to assist us greatly."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Give me a few seconds to read this over and write a reply."</font>
:<font color=green>Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.</font>
 
 
'''Taking to Marcus again:'''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please deliver that note to the Arcanum for me."</font>
 
 
'''Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper:'''
:<font color=green>You give Kaywin Scrap of Paper.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Kaywin tells you, "What's this?"
:Kaywin tells you, "... but, this is my hand writing."
:Kaywin tells you, "I never wrote this."
:Kaywin tells you, "Marcus talked to me about this, but I didn't really believe him."
:Kaywin tells you, "So, we really all do die?"
:<font color=green>Rips up the scrap of paper.</font>
:Kaywin tells you, "Hell with this. I'm gonna live!"</font>
:<font color=green>You've earned 1,000,000 experience.</font>
 
 
'''Talking to Wren:'''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "I can't tell you how happy I am to know that you're going to help us."
:Wren the Curious tells you, "I was so afraid I would die..."
:Wren the Curious tells you, "Now I know it's going to be okay with all these people helping up."
:Wren the Curious tells you, "... You are helping us right?"</font>
 
 
'''Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time:'''
:<font color=green>You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Marcus seems to think this new aetherium will react with his portal experiments."</font>
 
 
'''Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once:'''
:<font color=green>You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."</font>
 
 
'''Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal:'''
:<font color=green>You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.
:The portal seems unstable.</font>
 
 
'''Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher:'''
:<font color=green>You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You need to see Ned the Clever about this. He's the one familiar with this research."</font>
 
 
'''Showing Research Notes to Ned:'''
:<font color=green>You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ned the Clever tells you, "As I suspected, it seems their calculations about the resonant properties and volatility of aetherium were off."
:<font color=green>Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.</font>
:Ned the Clever tells you, "I've corrected their calculations in this note. Please deliver it to Marcus."
:Ned the Clever tells you, "I am also suggesting that they hold their experiments for the time being, at least until we know more."</font>
 
 
'''Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 6 days have passed:'''
:<font color=green>There is no response from the portal.
:The portal seems to be out of phase.
:It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.</font>
 
=== Week 4 ===
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'''If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from Week 3:'''
:<font color=green>You give [Jean/Luc] Aetherium Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "It seems the Arcanum has a shipment of aetherium intended for Mar'uun."
:[Jean/Luc] tells you, "My human podmate and I think this could cause a problem."</font>
:<font color=green>You've earned 250,000 experience.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."</font>
 
'''If you handed all the Notes from the previous weeks to the Virindi then you also get this:'''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human pod has found you very useful."
:[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We have learned much more about this Aetherium and Marcus's research."</font>
:<font color=green>You are an informer of the Virindi in Mar'uun. You have been given the Virindi Informer title.</font>
 
 
'''Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes:'''
:<font color=green>You explain to Marcus the contents of the note you received from the Arcanum.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been great if you could have delivered the actual notes."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm going to have to take your word on this. But it seems that aetherium has a possibly volatile reaction with our research."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'll have to look through our experiments again... possibly we can make this work."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."</font>
:<font color=green>You've earned 750,000 experience.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."</font>
:<font color=green>You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.</font>
 
 
'''Giving the Aetherium Research Notes to Marcus:'''
:<font color=green>You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note describes how the Arcanum thinks aetherium will effect our experiments."</font>
:<font color=green>You've earned 1,000,000 experience.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'd previously scheduled the addition of the aetherium substance in our tests."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're going to have to back over our calculations... I still think this can work."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."</font>
:<font color=green>You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.</font>
 
 
'''Dialog from Marcus:'''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Wren the Curious tells you, "I've been helping Marcus revise our experimental protocols."
:Wren the Curious tells you, "We're certain that we're going to make this work. We've temporarily aborted our plans to experiment with aetherium until we've learned more."</font>
 
 
'''Dialog from Wren:'''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Marcus Manfried tells you, "We received a shipment of aetherium."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "I had intended to use it in our experiments, it would have been ground breaking..."
:Marcus Manfried tells you, "But thanks to this information from the Arcanum we'll have to adjust our experiments."</font>
 
 
'''Using the Resonant Portal at Mar'uun's old location:'''
:<font color=cornflowerblue>Resonant Portal teleports you with Mar'uun.</font>

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Portal Space Time Travel
Level: Any
Rec. Level: 50
Type: Solo
Starts At: Mar'uun
Time to Complete: 4 days
Repeat: Non Repeatable

Overview Edit

  • This quest is broken up into 4 days. You must wait 20 hours after completing one part before you may move on to the next.
  • While on this quest, you will have the option to complete the older Portal Space Research quests.
  • Upon completing this quest, you will have access to a restored Mar'uun, and the Portal Space Rifts quest within.
  • There is some degree of divergence based on your choices, which can net you additional dialog and an extra title.

Walkthrough & Notes Edit

Flagging Edit

  1. Go to the Resonant Portal at 10.6S, 17.1E to access Mar'uun , which will be in a destroyed state. Merely entering the portal is all that is required for the use of the randomly spawning Resonant portals.
  2. Optional: While in the destroyed Mar'uun, collect the Scrap of Paper. It is located where Kaywin was, in the area behind the researchers next to the Stabilizing Machines. To reach it, go to the portal research area, climb the stairs to the west and find a hole on the wooden floor. Jump down and pick up the Scrap of Paper. This will be worth experience in day 3 or 4, so hang on to it.

Day 1 Edit

This portion takes place during Coldeve, 20 PY (February 2009, Unfinished Business) when Mar'uun was first introduced. Marcus and Wren are conducting the original experiments. The Virindi Jean and Luc are not present, neither is Kaywin the machinist.

  1. Locate a Resonant Portal (no level restrict, no summon/tie/recall).
    • Known locations include the western Direlands (i.e. Ayan, Lethe areas).
  2. Use the portal to travel to Mar'uun in the past.
  3. Proceed to the portal space research area north of the main loop and across the bridge. Speak with Wren the Curious and Marcus Manfried. During your interactions with Marcus, you are presented with the option to reveal to him about the arrival of Jean and Luc via a Yes/No Dialog Box.
  4. After making your choice, you will be told to come back in a day's time.
  5. Optional: The Test Portal can be used for 1 million experience if you didn't do so prior to Mar'uun's destruction. The Test Portal sends you to the wooden platform above it, but in the present day destroyed Mar'uun. Make sure you do everything you want in this version of Mar'uun before you do this.
  6. Once you've talked to the NPCs once and have left, you cannot return for 20 hours.

Day 2 Edit

This portion takes place during Wintersebb, 20 PY (March 2009, Who Watches the Virindi?). Marcus is next to the Enhanced Test Portal, which is unstable, and Wren has moved to the back room. The Virindi Jean and Luc are now present, but Kaywin is not.

  1. Optional: Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4.
    • Tip: For a free trip to the Resonant Portal, do this step after Marcus gives you the Research Notes - then just go out the Mar'uun exit portal and it's right there)
  2. Locate a Resonant Portal.
  3. Optional: Talk to Jean and Luc at the portal drop. A dialog box will appear asking "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?". You can answer Yes or No. Answering Yes gives additional dialog.
    • Warning: This appears to interfere with earning the Virindi Informer title! This step is not necessary and should probably be avoided.
  4. Proceed to the portal space research area. You'll notice Wren isn't in her usual spot but rather inside the nearby room staring at the wall. She doesn't say much when you talk to her. Also, the Test Portal is now the Enhanced Test Portal.
  5. Talk to Marcus to receive the Research Notes (First Notes), which he asks you to take to an Arcanum Researcher.
    • If you told him about the Virindi yesterday, he will award you 1,000,000 xp.
    • If you didn't tell him about the Virindi yesterday, he will award you 750,000 xp.
  6. Optional: Hand the Research Notes to Jean or Luc. They will just examine them and give you some dialog.
    • Note: This step appears necessary to earn the Virindi Informer title.
  7. Take the Research Notes (First Notes) to any Arcanum Researcher in any one of the capital heritage libraries. The Arcanum Researcher will examine them and direct you to give them to Ned the Clever in Zaikhal.
  8. Give the Research Notes to Ned and he will give you Aetherium Research Notes. He directs you to give these to Marcus. Hold on to these notes for tomorrow, when you may enter Mar'uun again.

Day 3 Edit

This portion takes place during Morningthaw, 20 PY (April 2009, What Once was Lost). Marcus and Wren are next to the Enhanced Test Portal. Kaywin is now in town.

  1. Optional: Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4.
  2. Locate a Resonant Portal.
  3. You now have two different ;divergent; set of steps you can follow.
  4. Optional: Give your Scraps of Paper to Kaywin who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun.
  5. Optional: Allow Jean or Luc to examine the Research Notes. They will not keep the Notes.
  6. Take the Research Notes to Ned the Clever in Zaikhal. He will hand you Aetherium Research Notes to deliver to Marcus tomorrow.

Day 4 Edit

This portion takes place during Solclaim, 20 PY (May 2009, Secrets of the Apostates), before the town is destroyed.

  1. Optional: Return to the destroyed Mar'uun and collect another Scrap of Paper, as described in the Flagging section. This is for additional experience on day 3 or 4. Note that this is the last time you can do this.
  2. Locate a Resonant Portal.
  3. You now have two different ;divergent; set of steps you can follow.
    • Hand your Aetherium Research Notes to Jean or Luc. They will keep the notes so you will be unable to turn them into to Marcus. They will award you 250,000 xp. If you handed ;all; of the previous Notes (Research Notes and Aetherium Research Notes) to the Virindi then they will give you the title Virindi Informer.
    • Talk to Marcus and he will award you 750,000 xp and the title Timeless Adventurer.
      ;Or you can;
    • Hand the Aetherium Research Notes to Marcus for 1 million xp and the title Timeless Aventurer.
  4. Optional: Give your Scraps of Paper to Kaywin who is at the Stabilizing Machine behind the portal space research area, near where you found them in the destroyed Mar'uun. This is your final chance to turn these in.

Beyond Day Four Edit

  • Using the Resonant Portal at 10.6S, 17.1E will send you to a Mar'uun that has avoided destruction. You will now have access to the Portal Space Rifts quest.
  • Kaywin in this version doesn't know what to do with the Scrap of Paper but she gives the Machinist's Gloves Quest as usual.
  • You will be unable to enter the random Resonant Portals in the Direlands.

Rewards Edit

Day 1 (Optional): Complete stage one of Portal Space Research (use Test Portal).
Experience: 1,000,000 (Fixed)
Day 2 Speaking with Marcus, if you informed him of the Virindi in Day 1
Experience: 1,000,000 (Fixed)
Day 2 Speaking with Marcus, if you did not inform him of the Virindi in Day 1
Experience: 750,000 (Fixed)
Day 3 Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
Experience: 250,000 (Fixed)
Day 3 Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
Experience: 750,000 (Fixed)
Day 3 Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 2
Experience: 1,000,000 (Fixed)
Day 3 or 4 (Optional): Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper
Experience: 1,000,000 (Fixed)
Day 4 Give the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
Experience: 250,000 (Fixed)
Day 4 Speaking with Marcus, if you gave the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
Experience: 750,000 (Fixed)
Day 4 Speaking with Marcus, if you still have the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3
Experience: 1,000,000 (Fixed)
Completing all 4 days of the Quest
Titles: Timeless Adventurer
Handing all Notes you get from Marcus and Ned to the Jean or Luc
Titles: Virindi Informer

Images Edit

Click image for full size version.

  • Wren the Curious and the Test Portal before the Disaster

    Wren the Curious and the Test Portal before the Disaster

  • The now dysfunctional Test Portal, after the destruction of Mar'uun

    The now dysfunctional Test Portal, after the destruction of Mar'uun

  • Jean and Luc (plus an extra Jean due to a bug)

    Jean and Luc (plus an extra Jean due to a bug)

  • The Corpse of Archmage Malak ibn Hern after the Disaster

    The Corpse of Archmage Malak ibn Hern after the Disaster

  • The Test Portal Drop before the Disaster

    The Test Portal Drop before the Disaster

  • The Test Portal Drop after the Disaster

    The Test Portal Drop after the Disaster

Dialog Edit

Attempting to use a Resonant Portal without flagging

There is no response from the portal.

The portal seems to be out of phase.
Attempting to use the Unstable Test Portal in destroyed Mar'uun

You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.

The portal seems to have been intentionally taken off line.

Day 1

Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests

Marcus Manfried says, "Starting next iteration..."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Sorry about that, I needed to finish initializing the current iteration of our portal experiments."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Our current experimentation is intended to further understand and possibly bypass the restrictions of certain portals."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "This is only our current round of experiments. We're hoping to unlock all the secrets of portal space and time."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "You can talk to me again if you would like to assist us."

Marcus Manfried says, "Process complete. Observe the results and make the proper notations."
Second dialog with Marcus, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Talk to my assistant if you would like to help further our understanding of portals."

You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."

You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.

Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No

Opening dialog with Marcus, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Thank you for all your assistance. We have gathered what we can from our understanding of your personal properties, the sum of the things you've done and how that interacted with our experimental portals."

You tell Marcus about what you've seen in Mar'uun.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're here to do serious research, I'm really not interested in your ghost stories."

You think you need to find some way to make him believe you.

Dialog Box asks you if you want to tell him about the Virindi, you can click Yes or No

If you click Yes and tell him about the Virindi

You tell Marcus about the Virindi, Jean and Luc who will soon be moving into town.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "You expect me to believe that Virindi are going to materialize here out of the blue?"

Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm not certain which of your stories is the least likely..."
If you click No and don't tell him about the Virindi

You elect not to tell Marcus about the Virindi, it may be best not to upset him any further.

It seems like it would be a good idea to talk to the assistant as well.
After making a decision on whether or not to tell Marcus about the Virindi

You think you have already done everything you can here for now.

It seems like a good idea to check back in a week's time.

If time progresses in this lost place the people here will soon learn more.
Attempting to Speak to Marcus again

You think you have done everything you can here for now.
Opening dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests

Wren the Curious tells you, "Please talk to Marcus about our work and then return to me if you would like to help."
Second dialog with Wren, if you had not done the Portal Space Research quests

Wren the Curious tells you, "The process has been prepared. When you are ready use the test portal."

You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.

She seems disturbed by your story.

Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"
Opening dialog with Wren, if you had previously done the Portal Space Research quests

Wren the Curious tells you, "Thank you for your assistance as a test subject. We could use more good subjects like you."

You tell Wren about the things you've seen in Mar'uun and her coming demise.

She seems disturbed by your story.

Wren the Curious tells you, "I'm really not certain who you are, but we're trying to work here. Please leave me alone!"
Dialog after to speaking to Wren

There does not seem to be more you can do to convince Wren.

You think you have done everything you can here for now.
Attempting to use the Test Portal after completing the first test

The portal restrictions do not allow your access.
Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed

There is no response from the portal.

The portal seems to be out of phase.

It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.

Day 2

Opening dialog with Jean or Loc

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."

or

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."

Dialog Box asks you "Would you like to confront the Virindi about their presence in Mar'uun?"
If you click 'Yes' and confront them

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I am not aware of these Virindi you speak of."

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "You should let us, your fellow humans, know if you discover anything."
If click 'No' and do not confront them

Nothing happens, talk to them again and you will be prompted to confront them again.
Dialog from Jean and Luc after confronting them

Jean tells you, "As humans Luc and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."

Luc says, "Yes, Jean and I come from the same human pod. We are indeed very similar."

Jean tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."

Luc says, "Yes, our flesh is good."

Jean tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."

Jean tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."

Luc tells you, "As humans Jean and I are very similar. There is no reason for suspicion. Our humanity makes our stories very similar."

Jean says, "Luc and I come from the same human pod. We often tell the same stories. We have been togeather as long as we have been flesh."

Luc tells you, "Fellow normal human, how is it being human today? My flesh is healthy and I am well."

Luc tells you, "Hello fellow Human Adventurer. We also are adventurers who have come to this town. We have had many human adventures just like you."

Jean says, "Yes we are also great human adventurers like you."

Luc tells you, "I have come here in order to exchange metals and promissory notes for goods from the locals. I also look to imbibe liquid substances in order to forget my pains and bond with my fellow humans over eccentric tales."
Opening dialog with Marcus, if you informed Marcus of the Virindi yesterday

Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm uncertain as to how you knew there would be Virindi named Luc and Jean coming to our town..."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "This certainly does lend credence to your stories."

Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.

You've earned 1,000,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."
Opening dialog with Marcus, if you did not inform Marcus of the Virindi yesterday

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Many adventurers have come through here telling stories much like the stories you told me..."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would be reckless of me not to think that these things may be true."

Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.

You've earned 750,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Take this note to an Arcanum Researcher. I think they can help."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "If we're displaced in time you may find it difficult to reach us again."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "From what you've told me it seems like it may take about a week before you can reach us again if time shifts."
Dialog from Marcus after he gives you the notes

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Make sure that the note is delivered and returned to me."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "If you're correct this is a matter of life and death."
Dialog from Wren

Wren seems preoccupied.

Wren the Curious tells you, "Uh, I can't talk right now."

Wren the Curious tells you, "Please leave me be."
Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal

You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.

The portal seems unstable.
Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time

You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, we appreciate that you've informed us."

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human lives very well could be in danger."
Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once

You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."
Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher

You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You've made contact with the lost town of Mar'uun?"

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "This is very shocking indeed."

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I've read through the research note."

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I'm going to send you to talk to one of our researchers, Ned the Clever."

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "He's been looking into a substance that may tie into this research."

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "Ned the Clever has been residing in Zaikhal."
Showing Research Notes to Ned

You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.

Ned the Clever tells you, "This is very interesting indeed."

Ned the Clever tells you, "I've been working with a substance called Aetherium, we actually sent a shipment to Mar'uun to assist in their experiments before it vanished."

Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.

Ned the Clever tells you, "I put togeather several diagrams and several notes for the researchers based off their notes."

Ned the Clever tells you, "Take my note to Marcus, it'll help him determine the cause of the accident."

Ned the Clever tells you, "My personal theory is that they used the Aetherium in a way that destabilized portal space..."

Ned the Clever tells you, "Sundering a barrier between the planes of existance and time..."

Ned the Clever tells you, "Truely shocking."
Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed

There is no response from the portal.

The portal seems to be out of phase.

It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.

Day 3

If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from day 2

You give Jean Aetherium Research Notes.

Jean tells you, "We are glad you have decided to share this information with us."

Jean tells you, "Aetherium, very interesting."

You've earned 250,000 experience.

Jean tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."
Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes

You describe to Marcus the contents of the note from the Aetherium.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been much more helpful if you could have brought us the note..."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "But the information you brought me and the information I've received from others should be enough."

You've earned 750,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
Taking to Marcus when you still have the Aetherium Research Notes

You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.

You've earned 1,000,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note is going to assist us greatly."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Give me a few seconds to read this over and write a reply."

Marcus Manfried gives you Research Notes.
Taking to Marcus again

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please deliver that note to the Arcanum for me."
Giving Kaywin the Scrap of Paper

You give Kaywin Scrap of Paper.

Kaywin tells you, "What's this?"

Kaywin tells you, "... but, this is my hand writing."

Kaywin tells you, "I never wrote this."

Kaywin tells you, "Marcus talked to me about this, but I didn't really believe him."

Kaywin tells you, "So, we really all do die?"

Rips up the scrap of paper.

Kaywin tells you, "Hell with this. I'm gonna live!"

You've earned 1,000,000 experience.
Talking to Wren

Wren the Curious tells you, "I can't tell you how happy I am to know that you're going to help us."

Wren the Curious tells you, "I was so afraid I would die..."

Wren the Curious tells you, "Now I know it's going to be okay with all these people helping up."

Wren the Curious tells you, "... You are helping us right?"
Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes for the first time

You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Marcus seems to think this new aetherium will react with his portal experiments."
Handing Jean or Luc the Research Notes after already handing it to them once

You allow [Jean/Luc] to examine your Research Notes.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Fellow human, I must thank you for your assistance."
Attempting to use the Enhanced Test Portal

You try to enter the portal but there is no effect.

The portal seems unstable.
Showing Research Notes to an Arcanum Researcher

You allow Arcanum Researcher to examine your Research Notes.

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "You need to see Ned the Clever about this. He's the one familiar with this research."
Showing Research Notes to Ned

You give Ned the Clever Research Notes.

Ned the Clever tells you, "As I suspected, it seems their calculations about the resonant properties and volatility of aetherium were off."

Ned the Clever gives you Aetherium Research Notes.

Ned the Clever tells you, "I've corrected their calculations in this note. Please deliver it to Marcus."

Ned the Clever tells you, "I am also suggesting that they hold their experiments for the time being, at least until we know more."
Attempting to use a Resonant Portal before 20 hours have passed

There is no response from the portal.

The portal seems to be out of phase.

It seems that you may be in phase with this portal within a week.

Day 4

If you give Jean or Luc the Aetherium Research Notes from Day 3

You give [Jean/Luc] Aetherium Research Notes.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "It seems the Arcanum has a shipment of aetherium intended for Mar'uun."

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "My human podmate and I think this could cause a problem."

You've earned 250,000 experience.

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We are going to keep this note, it could prove useful."
If you handed all the Notes from the previous days to the Virindi then you also get this

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "Our human pod has found you very useful."

[Jean/Luc] tells you, "We have learned much more about this Aetherium and Marcus's research."

You are an informer of the Virindi in Mar'uun. You have been given the Virindi Informer title.
Taking to Marcus after giving the Virindi the Aetherium Research Notes

You explain to Marcus the contents of the note you received from the Arcanum.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "It would have been great if you could have delivered the actual notes."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "I'm going to have to take your word on this. But it seems that aetherium has a possibly volatile reaction with our research."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'll have to look through our experiments again... possibly we can make this work."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."

You've earned 750,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."

You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.
Giving the Aetherium Research Notes to Marcus

You hand over 1 of your Aetherium Research Notes.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "This note describes how the Arcanum thinks aetherium will effect our experiments."

You've earned 1,000,000 experience.

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We'd previously scheduled the addition of the aetherium substance in our tests."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We're going to have to back over our calculations... I still think this can work."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Please come back and see me again later... if everything I suspect is correct you've saved us all."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "Return to Mar'uun in its original location. You'll have to compensate for the variance in time again."

You are truely an adventurer of space and time. You have been granted the title of Timeless Adventurer.
Dialog from Marcus

Wren the Curious tells you, "I've been helping Marcus revise our experimental protocols."

Wren the Curious tells you, "We're certain that we're going to make this work. We've temporarily aborted our plans to experiment with aetherium until we've learned more."
Dialog from Wren

Marcus Manfried tells you, "We received a shipment of aetherium."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "I had intended to use it in our experiments, it would have been ground breaking..."

Marcus Manfried tells you, "But thanks to this information from the Arcanum we'll have to adjust our experiments."
Using the Resonant Portal at Mar'uun's old location

Resonant Portal teleports you with Mar'uun.

Update History Edit

Picking up the Pieces

  • Quest introduced.
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