Trial of Duty

Why do Knights fight? For personal gain or public acclaim? This question must be answered by all who are called to knighthood!

One-off: the reward is given once. If you are levelling in this zone anyway, it is worth collecting what it needs along the way and closing it.

Levels 35–85
Goals13
Zones7
TypeOne-off / first quest in the chain

Reward

Starts at — Giran.

Story

Grand Master Hannavalt
Map: where Hannavalt stands

Do you hold higher ambitions than being a mere Knight? You must examine your motivation for fighting. It may be to protect loved ones, for the glory of the kingdom, for power... But true knights fight for the 'calling' that is given them. The Trial of Duty is the way for you to determine what your calling is.

Quest steps

1 Finding Sir Aron Tanford — Sir Aron Tanford
Map: where Sir Aron Tanford stands

Sometimes, being a mere Knight just isn't enough. Knights who wish to advance should find Sir Aron Tanford south of the Wastelands and undergo the Trial of Duty.

2 Spirit of Sir Herod — Wastelands
Map: where Skeleton Marauder, Skeleton Raider spawn
Skeleton MarauderSkeleton Raider

A true Knight must always seek to restore honor when possible. Sir Herod, after betraying his troops and dying in disgrace, has been resurrected as an evil spirit. Kill the undead skeletons that haunt the Wastelands and you'll meet him. You must destroy him with the old knight sword in order to restore his honor. Return to Sir Aron Tanford when you've finished off Sir Herod. Monsters to Hunt - Skeleton Marauder, Skeleton Raider and Ghost of Sir Herod

Collect: Knight's Tear × 1

3 Return to Sir Aron Tanford — Sir Aron Tanford
Map: where Sir Aron Tanford stands

You've obtained the tears of a Knight. Deliver them to Sir Aron Tanford.

4 Toward the Second Trial — Sir Kiel Nighthawk
Map: where Sir Kiel Nighthawk stands

Unfortunately, Sir Herod was beyond redemption. That can't be helped now. Speak with Sir Kiel Nighthawk in the Dark Elf Guild of the Town of Dion to receive your second mission.

5 Report of Sir Talianus — Execution Grounds
Map: where Strain, Ghoul spawn
StrainGhoul

There's been a vicious massacre in Dion! Sir Talianus's report for the King was ripped up and his soldiers have become undead! Obtain the torn pieces of the report from the undead in the Dion Execution Grounds and restore the report of Sir Talianus. Monsters to Hunt - Strains, Ghouls

Collect: Report Piece × 1

6 To Sir Kiel Nighthawk — Sir Kiel Nighthawk
Map: where Sir Kiel Nighthawk stands

You've restored the report of Sir Talianus. Now take it to Sir Kiel Nighthawk in the Town of Dion.

7 Eternal Return for Sir Talianus — Execution Grounds
Map: where Hangman Tree spawn
Hangman Tree

Take this report, find the spirit of Sir Talianus and promise to submIt to the King on his behalf. This will allow his spirit to at last rest in peace. Meet the spirit of Sir Talianus by destroying the hangman tree that suppresses his soul. Monster to Hunt - Hangman Tree

8 Meeting with Sir Talianus

The seal that suppressed Sir Talianus has been broken. Speak with his ghost.

9 Huge Atonement — Sir Kiel Nighthawk
Map: where Sir Kiel Nighthawk stands

Sir Talianus asks you to deliver his report to the King. His spirit can't rest in peace until his sins are redeemed and justice is restored to the land of Dion. Return to Sir Kiel Nighthawk and tell him what you've learned.

10 A Knight in Hunters Village — Sir Isael Silvershadow
Map: where Sir Isael Silvershadow stands

Sir Kiel offers to investigate the matters regarding Sir Talianus. He tells you go to Hunters Village and meet with Sir Isael Silvershadow to receive your next orders.

11 Militia's Articles — Plains of the Lizardmen
Map: where Leto Lizardman spawn
Leto Lizardman

Isael Silvershadow asks you to bring back the belongings of a militia who died defending the territory. Destroy the Leto Lizardmen on the Plains of the Lizardmen and collect 20 militias articles.

Collect: Militas Article × 20

12 Return to Isael — Sir Isael Silvershadow
Map: where Sir Isael Silvershadow stands

Take the 20 militia's articles you've collected to Isael.

13 Toward Giran Castle Town — Priest Dustin
Map: where Priest Dustin stands

At last, the families of the brave soldiers can say goodbye to their loved ones. Grand Master Hannavalt sends word to Isael asking him to send you to Priest Dustin in Giran Castle Town one more time.

14 The Bones of Leon Athebaldt — Breka's Stronghold
Map: where Breka Orc Overlord spawn
Breka Orc Overlord

Priest Dustin tells you the story of Leon Athebaldt, the protector of the will of Einhasad. He asks that you kill the Breka Orc Overlord and retrieve Sir Athebaldt's bones from around his neck. Find the Overlord in the Breka Stronghold. Monster to Hunt - Breka Orc Overlord

Collect: Athebaldt's Skull × 1, Athebaldt's Ribs × 1, Athebaldt's Shin × 1

15 Return to Dustin — Priest Dustin
Map: where Priest Dustin stands

You've retrieved the bones of Sir Leon Athebaldt. Now return to Priest Dustin.

16 In Search of Sir Collin Windawood — Sir Colin Windawood
Map: where to go

When you return with the bones of Leon Athebaldt, Dustin asked you to take them to Sir Collin Windawood, Leon's uncle. He's an archon on Talking Island.

17 Return to Priest Dustin Again — Priest Dustin
Map: where Priest Dustin stands

Sir Collin Windawood asks you to deliver his letter of gratitude to Priest Dustin.

18 Return to Hannavalt — Grand Master Hannavalt
Map: where Hannavalt stands

Priest Dustin thanks you and gives you a letter describing your efforts. Take it to Grand Master Hannavalt.

Who to kill

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