I once talked to an archaeologist about Marayas. He was long-winded, but very interesting.

I just enjoy imagining what the city was like when it was new--when citizens walked its streets, lived in its buildings.

Looking at it now, it's a little sad to realise just how far it's fallen.

• "The ravages of time are fierce."

True. But what's left in the ruins are still in decent shape, considering how long it's been since they were built.

I wonder if it's because of magical spells, the architecture, or maybe the strength of the stone.

Probably the stone, since it's still giving us problems today.

• "Sorry, you've lost me."

Rubble from the ruins have been turning into rock monsters that attack our patrols. I don't know what kind of lingering magic caused them to rise, but my superiors are getting fed up.

I'm about to go destroy some. Want to join me, Daeva?

• Accept.
• Decline.

Great! We need to destroy Marayas Caryatids, Marayas Nagolems, and Marayas Mugolems.

We'll coordinate so we keep to opposite ends of the city. That way we won't step on each other's toes.

We can't just stand here admiring the architecture forever, so why don't we get started?

• "Let's go!"

Destroy the stone creatures jeopardising the security of the fortress.

Whew, that was quite a workout. I think I took down my share of rock monsters.

How about you? Bet you demolished the....

Oh, no! That reminds me--I hope you didn't damage the buildings. I'm under orders to preserve them for study.

• "They're fine. The monsters aren't."

That's a relief! I don't think I could've forgiven myself if such a magnificent place was damaged.

But having fewer rock creatures around will really help our patrols do their job.

You've done good work today. Take some time off and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Ricaldo said that rock monsters in the Lost City of Marayas were endangering Asmodian patrols.

You helped him reduce the monster population in the city, and received a well-earned reward for your trouble.