Nkaw's Contrition

Quest giver:
Nkaw

Quest rewards:
6 Circles
1400 experience points

Factions:
+ Laanx
+ Guards
+ Merchants

Character says: do you have a quest?
Nkaw says: There is something that has been troubling me ever since I joined the Shadow Squadron. Polyuntri Stevald is second in command of our troops here. Since he is my immediate supervisor, it is important that I have a good relationship with him. Unfortunately for me, he is quite invested in worshipping Laanx and it influences many of his decisions for promotions. It is unfortunate because I fell out of favour with the Laanx temple in Hydlaa as a child. Menlil caught me stealing candle holders and I was told never to return. There must be some way of getting back in the temple's good graces. Will you speak to Menlil about what must be done to mend this rift with the Temple of Laanx?
Character says: yes
Nkaw says: Thank you. Go and ask him if he remembers me; if needed, remind him of the candlesticks.

Character says: Nkaw sent me
Menlil Toresun says: Hmm, the name does sound familiar...can you tell me something more that might help me remember?
Character says: he stole candlesticks
Menlil Toresun says: Ah yes, now I remember the lad. Youngest person ever to be restricted from access to the temple. And he sent you to try and make amends did he?
Character says: yes
Menlil Toresun says: Good. It is always good to hear someone displaying their contrition for disturbing the temple. Laanx is very sensitive to the goings-on in the temple and does not forgive easily. For Laanx, the tasks one must perform to atone when they have wronged the temple are always greatly disproportionate to the initial crime. Of course, I do not administer absolution. You must speak to Sharven about contrition.

Character says: about contrition
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Yes, who is it that seeks contrition?

Character says: Nkaw
-Sharven takes hold of his holy symbol and closes his eyes and concentrates. The holy symbol begins to glow.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Oh Laanx, by your might, how can Nkaw give thanks and be redeemed in your sight?
-Sharven's holy symbol glows red and he seems completely entranced. This continues for the next few moments until the symbol and Sharven both return to normal.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Laanx does not forget or forgive so easily as us. My feeling is that Laanx is still very angry with Nkaw even though his transgression is two decades old. He should do some tasks in a show of good faith to Laanx, but as I said Laanx is not favorable to him. I suggest for him to ask someone else to amend for him. You look like a possible candidate. Will you be working for his atonement?

Character says: yes
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Praise be to Laanx! It is always good to see someone tend to the needs of others with greater goals in mind. First, you must be anointed: you cannot seek atonement without anointment. In order to do so we will need pure water, one lump of gold ore, and an Oil of Prayers. You can speak to some folks and find these things, or dig them out of the earth as needed. I know the Oil of Prayers is very rare and I think only one of the many alchemists makes this concoction. When you return, have all three at the ready, and give them to me in the order of water, ore and oil. This is a very specific ceremony. Now go, and may Laanx frighten the shadow from your path.

Character says: about oil of prayers
Vladovic Chel-Astra says: Ah, an oil used for atonement; I know of it. I studied alchemy with Charisa Malod some years ago. She never showed me how to make it though; I worship Talad and she is a devotee of Laanx. It is a guarded secret of theirs, but she discussed its existence on occasion. Charisa is still in Hydlaa, although I do not believe she is still practicing alchemy. All the same, I suggest you speak to her, eh?

Character says: about oil of prayers
Charisa Malod says: Oh, Oil of Prayers? Normally I'd be happy to help someone atone and return to the embrace of Laanx, but I cannot now. One needs to be in a good frame of mind to work in Alchemy. I am far too despondent over the lack of word from the Bronze Doors about my husband Alekial to even pick up my mortar and pestle. If you can get me word from Aerayau Strongwill about my husband, I might be able to gather the focus to aid you.

Character says: about Alekial
Aerayau Strongwill says: I would imagine that Mrs. Malod is dismayed that Alekial has been gone so long. However, he did sign an extended duty contract inside the Stone Labyrinths. He's serving with Barl Prestis in there, so he's in good hands. Here. Allow me to write up a note to Charisa to ease her fears.
-Aerayau takes a quill and parchment, then quickly writes a note and seals it.-
Aerayau Strongwill says: Ensure this gets to her post-haste.

Charisa Malod says: News, so fast?
-Charisa unseals the letter and reads it.-
Charisa Malod says: Signed an extended duty contract... alive and well... misses me and hopes to see me in a few months? Oh, that's such a relief!
-Charisa holds the letter to her heart for a moment and takes a deep breath.-
Charisa Malod says: Very well, you wanted some Oil of Prayers. I believe I have the ingredients to make them; one moment please.
-Charisa enters her house and re-emerges shortly afterward.-
Charisa Malod says: Well look at this! I looked and I still had some already made! Thank you so much for helping me. I hope this brings peace.
-Charisa carefully lowers a small flask to you.-

Character says: about pure water
Jardet Forsill says: Pure water? well you came to the right place. The mystical waters of this fountain are a blessing from the depths of Yliakum meant to renew our hearts. Of course, if you want some you are going to have to find and empty potion bottle in order to capture some. I suggest speaking to a cook to get an empty bottle if you haven't one with you. I will fill it for you on your return.

Character says: do you have an empty bottle
Jomed Parcen says: Oh sure. I have none; Reffitia owes me one. Go see her. She works in Brado's.

Character says: do you have an empty bottle?
Reffitia Thamal says: Oh, those old things clutter up everything. Are you sure you only want one?
Character says: no
Reffitia Thamal says: Wonderful! Here are five for you.
-Reffitia takes the bottles from an old barrel, sneezing at the dust on them. She holds her breath, wrinkling her nose as she gives them to you.-
Reffitia Thamal says: Phew! They've been lying around for ages!
-She rubs her nose with the back of her paw.-
Reffitia Thamal says: On second thought, I need my bottles! I love my bottles. Go tell whoever sent you they owe Reffitia, that should take care of your problem.

Character says: about bottle
Jardet Forsill says: Ah, I see you were a failure. Who sent you back, Reffitia or Jomed?
Character says: Reffitia
Jardet Forsill says: That's good news. She often has extra bottles. Did she happen to foist some extra bottles on you?
Character says: yes
Jardet Forsill says: Ah, you say she would not give them to you? How odd.
-He bends down, fills an empty bottle with pool water, and hands it to you.-
Jardet Forsill says: In the meanwhile, here is your pure water.

-Sharven pours the water into the magical brazier to his side.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Laanx, may this water purify the soul of the contrite Nkaw.
-Sharven looks to you.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: And now, the gold.
-Sharven melts the ore in the brazier.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: May the melting of this ore to pure gold symbolize the melting of the impurities from Nkaw's heart. And now, the Oil of Prayers.
-Sharven heats the flask over the brazier until the liquid inside starts bubbling.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: This we ask in the name of Laanx.
-He uses a Cold glyph to cool the oil back down, then pours it on your head.-
Sharven Xant-Areth says: Be anointed, Nkaw. You are cleansed and once again pure in the eyes of Laanx. You may want to tell him now that he is cleansed. I look forward to seeing Nkaw back in the Temple once again.

Character says: you are cleansed
Nkaw says: And you smell like oil.
Nkaw smiles and makes a small bow to you.
Nkaw says: Polyuntri is sure to look upon me more kindly and think of me for promotions now. Thanks! This ought to cover your trouble.
Nkaw gives you six coins.