A letter to Alean the Steel Forger

Introduced:

Down Twisting Paths

Related Quests:

Alduressa Shadow Armor Quest

Updated:

Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands (retired)

A Letter to Alean the Steel Forger

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• A note, written by Iian di Alduressa, seeking the aid of Master Armorer Alean the Steel Forger in the creation process of Alduressa Shadow Armor.

Greeting to you, Master Alean,

My name is Iian di Alduressa, son of Count Alain di Alduressa. Once, before we all came to Dereth, my father shared his knowledge of the smithing of armors with the Masters of your people. Now, I seek to do the same with you.

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On this world, you and your peers create a special armor, reportedly crafted using an alloy made from the shards of animate crystals and living shadows. Master Jibril has been generous with me in the sharing of how this is done, but I cannot test this knowledge without your aid. I am in need of a partially prepared sample of one of these Crystal Shards. If you could aid me in acquiring one of these samples, I would be eternally grateful.

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As to any concerns you would rightfully have about my involvement and loyalties in the war between our peoples, rest assured that I will have no part in it. I seek only to advance our mutual craft.

-- Iian di Alduressa

Notes

• Previously obtained by giving Tome on the Metallurgy and Crafting of Shadow Armors to Iian di Alduressa:

You give Iian di Alduressa Tome on the Metallurgy and Crafting of Shadow Armors.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Is this the response?"

You tell Iian di Alduressa about the note in the front of the book.

Iian di Alduressa reads the note carefully, and then quickly skims the tome, stopping at a couple of the illustrations momentarily. A smile slowly grows on his face.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Amazing. The manner of crafting the Alloy used in creating these armors is absolutely amazing..."

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "The note placed in the front of this text says I should request samples from the Aluvian and Sho Master Armorers. You have been kind to me once, may I ask your indulgence a second time?"

You say, "yes"

Iian quickly writes out two more letters.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Take these letters to the two other Master Armorers. I've named each letter accordingly. Alean the Steel Forger can be found along the road North of Eastham, and Koga Hideki, according to this note, can be found along the lake below the town of Kara."

Iian di Alduressa gives you A letter to Alean the Steel Forger.

Iian di Alduressa gives you A letter to Koga Hideki.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Bring back whatever response or items they send. Hopefully, they will also see the value of sharing our collective knowledge, and we can better our craft as a whole."

• Give to Alean the Steel Forger to obtain the Crystal Shard Sample:

You give Alean the Steel Forger A letter to Alean the Steel Forger.

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "What is this?"

Alean the Steel Forger carefully reads the note.

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Hmmmm..."

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Well, a letter like this, I never expected to see. An Alduressa Master Armorer, asking me for aid."

Alean the Steel Forger laughs quietly.

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Though, his knowledge really is an asset to all of us, if his words are true. And, Jibril seems to be willing to take the risk..."

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Here, take this sample to him, and let's hope for the best."

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Crystal Shard Sample.

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