Nerita sent you, right? I hope you're as good as they say you are.

I'm getting nowhere in this case. I can't help worrying about that poor kid.

• "What's the matter?"

We found this cute kid, Paeru, wandering outside the fortress, alone and crying. He told us his dad was missing.

The dad's name is Strahein. There've been a lot of rumours about missing people, but nobody really knows anything.

I haven't been able to speak to him---he cries every time an Archon asks him about his dad. Maybe you could talk to him for me?

• "It's worth a try."

Talk with Mani about the mysterious disappearances around the fortress.

If I were good with children, I would try to console him and find out more. But I’m not.

Daeva, you look like a friendly person. Surely you will be able to talk to Paeru and find some clues.

Ask the boy why he came to Beluslan, what Strahein told him about it and what he’s done here.

If you hear anything helpful, you need to go and find Strahein.

• "I won't."

Are you...are you here to help me find my dad?

• "I am. Can you tell me what happened?"

I waited and waited, but he didn't come back. He told me to meet him there...he said we wouldn't have to suffer anymore.

That's what the paper said. Where is he? Is he coming back?

• "Paper? What paper?"

It said we could all become Daevas. Is my dad a Daeva like you now? Is that why he didn't come back?

• "Let me see the paper, and I'll find out."

(It's a blue wine bottle wrapped in leather.)

• Examine it further.

(This must be Strahein's wine bottle. There's no other trace of him, though.)

• "Interesting."

Did you find Strahein? Please tell me he's not dead. That'd be sad.

• "I think the Lepharists are involved."

This is big. If they're behind these disappearances...I need to report this to the Shadow Judges.

In the meantime...we've got a Lepharist locked up in the fortress dungeon. He hasn't talked yet, but I bet he knows something.

• "He'll talk to me."

Another Daeva. What makes you think I'll talk to you? I've already been threatened, beaten, and starved. Do your worst!

• "Archons have rules. I don't."

You Daeva bullies don't frighten me. Lord Lephar will deal with you when the new age comes!

• "Until then, you're all mine."

You want to... know about our glorious revolution?

Those who wish to ascend go to the Alquimia Research Centre. I’m not worthy to know what mysteries transpire there.

You can go to the port and... and see for yourself. The Secret Port Entrance... either the Mine Supervisor or the Mine Overseer has the key.

• "If you're lying, mine is the last face you'll ever see."

I told the Shadow Judges what the Lepharists were up to. They are starting a full investigation.

What about Strahein? Did you find him?

• "I was too late..."

Strahein's still alive...for now. Aion only knows what those Lepharists are up to. We'll find Strahein when we get to the bottom of this.

Mani had you investigate the disappearance of young Paeru’s father, Strahein. You found out that he had gone to join the Lepharists, who were promising ascension for all. After investigating the site and interrogating a Lepharist prisoner, you discovered those who wanted to ascend were being taken to a secret research centre. You hurried there, and saw Strahein being loaded onto an airship.