(with a dazed look) Oh, long time no see.

Telos...? Or Tempus...? Or perhaps I’ve seen you in countless rifts of time at every moment.

And at last I meet you here, in Teva.

• You keep listening.

Is this your first time in Teva?

Have you noticed that this place differs from other parts of Balaurea? That’s because this place is an artificially created space-time.

Tiamat managed to link the Blood Drana with a certain medium and thus create a new space-time; from this arose a Hall of Illusion in which all timelines have become jumbled.

A paradise that belongs only to Tiamat, this place Teva...

• You keep listening.

Find Sienola’s Phantom and fulfil her request.

Teva pollutes time simply through its very existence, causing anomalies.

The power that holds Teva together comes from a medium that is connected to the Blood Drana... If this medium is destroyed, this place will of course vanish, and only then will time flow correctly again.

I hope you will help me fix the temporal anomalies rooted in Teva.

• You keep listening.

The time interventions rooted in Teva are more than one. They have also split further and are scattered across Teva.

The First Timeline Intervention was discovered and taken into possession by Shugos of the Black Cloud Merchants, who have spread throughout Teva.

Meet them first and please retrieve the First Timeline Intervention.

After that... you will know what to do on your own. Let the flow of time guide you.

• You end the conversation.

What’s wrong?

If you complete the field mission and come back, I’ll give you a reward, meow.

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

First Timeline Intervention?

I’m not exactly sure what that is, but if you mean that dirty scrap of paper I found in Teva, then I have one, meow.

• Say that you’ll perform the next field mission well and ask to receive it.

Hmmm... You simply ask the Shugo of the Black Cloud Merchants for something for free.

You said it so matter-of-factly that Shugo almost would have given it to Daeva just like that, meow!

Normally I’d ask for something in return... But your cheekiness, Daeva, is so cute that Shugo will give it this time!

Here, take it. We’ll get to know each other better in future, meow.

• You end the conversation.

Welcome, Daeva.

I am Mercatorinerk, who for decades has examined nothing but treasure maps!

What? How old am I?

It’s rude to ask a lady something like that!

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

First Timeline Intervention?

(showing something) Hmm, do you mean that scrap of paper some fool brought in for a map appraisal?

I thought for a moment it might be the only map whose appraisal even Mercatorinerk had failed at, but of course it wasn’t a map!

• Say that next time you’ll commission an appraisal and ask to receive it.

Meow, how rude...!

Expecting something from a Shugo with empty hands. So cheeky, nyerk.

But I, Mercatorinerk, am a Shugo who is also willing to invest in the future, akak.

I’ll give it now because I believe in your potential, Daeva, but remember: next time there will be nothing, meow.

• You end the conversation.

Daeva, welcome!

Your pack looks well stocked. Do you perhaps have something good with you?

I mean those nicely coloured eggs back there with Egginerk.

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

Meow...? Did I hear that wrong?

Didn’t you ask whether Egginerk had something for you, rather than that you want to give Egginerk something?

That’s new to me, so I’m all excited, meow.

• Say that you’ll complete the task next time and ask for it.

Meow, you’re even begging!

I don’t know how you knew that Egginerk has the First Timeline Intervention, but whatever.

Come on, take it!

You are now indebted to Egginerk. Don’t forget to repay that debt, meow!

• You end the conversation.

The world of competition is always exciting.

When I look into your eyes, I see the eyes of a competitor.

So, what will you use to compete against Offerunerk?

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

Do I want to give you the First Timeline Intervention?

What, you didn’t come to compete?

Offerunerk’s mood is completely ruined. For a contest Daeva needs to warm up, but you’ve chilled everything. A contest, I say...

(After a long speech)... I say. Daeva, do you now know what a contest is?

• Ask to be allowed to compete next time.

Daeva’s only talking about themselves...! Did they even listen to Offerunerk?

Ugh, they spoke for so long and never changed expression once, all they talked about was themselves. Offerunerk lost, lost.

Here! Take this!

I definitely won’t lose next time!

• You end the conversation.

Daeva can’t fly in areas with weak aetheric energy, can they?

First-class service from the Black Cloud Merchants for Daeva like you!

We’ll take Daeva on the Black Cloud Merchants’ airship to important locations in Teva! Naturally, for a little Kinah.

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

First Timeline Intervention?

How did you know I had that?

Are you a spy from the Wind Breeze Shop?!

• You say you’ll be a future customer and ask for it.

Hmm... suspicious, but I’ll let it pass this time.

We’ll probably meet more often. Shall I do you a favour as a future customer?

(Holding out a crumpled piece of paper) Here, I kept this carefully. Don’t forget this favour and be sure to pay me back!

• You end the conversation.

Oh, oh, you arrived at exactly the right time!

Daeva, with that pitiful face, you’ve certainly lost your way in Teva, haven’t you?

I’ll protect you, so go ahead to a safe place!

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

F-First Timeline Intervention?

(Hastily hiding the paper) I stored it in my private warehouse at the Black Cloud Merchants’ secret base.

I-I’ll protect you, Daeva, just go ahead!

• Ask for directions.

(Reaching out and waving his hands frantically) Oh? I didn’t say I didn’t know the way and that’s why I wanted to come along, no, that’s not it!

Wahoo, what’s this? The intervention was here!

Quick, take this!

• You end the conversation.

Hmm? You seem familiar.

Have you ever seen a spot in Teva where Blood Drana Gas vents?

You can collect the Blood Drana Gas at such vents with a special bottle.

Do you perhaps need gathering tools?

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

What, you’re not a customer?

Hmm, First Timeline Intervention. By chance Loopinerk has one, but I don’t know if I can give it to you!

Perhaps, if you are of use to us later...

• Assure them you’ll cooperate later and ask for it.

Hmm... suspicious, but all right!

We’ll probably see each other more often, so I’ll grant your request this time.

Until next time, meow!

• You end the conversation.

Strange phenomena sometimes occur in Teva.

Sometimes Blood Drana Ore crystallises, and with special tools sold by the Black Cloud Merchants you can mine the crystallised Blood Drana Ore.

Are you interested in that, Daeva?

• Ask if they possess the First Timeline Intervention.

Give an answer that has nothing to do with Whirlinerk’s question...

What would have happened if Whirlinerk hadn’t even known what First Timeline Intervention is, meow!

(arms folded) Hmph, I don’t know why a Daeva would want it, but Whirlinerk doesn’t really need it. What shall we do, meow.

Shall I hand it over or not, meow?

• I beg you, please give it to me.

(smiling) If you ask so nicely, I can’t refuse, meow.

Here, take it!

If you later find a Blood Drana Ore, tell Whirlinerk, understood, meow?

• You end the conversation.

Hey Daeva, is your adventure in Teva going well?

If you have Arcanium, trade with me!

Today’s special! I’m at your service!

• Ask if they have the First Timeline Intervention.

First Timeline Intervention?

What, that old scrap of paper... what do you want it for?

I might have it on me just by chance, but it’s not a finished product; I don’t count it as merchandise, gurr!

• Tell them to hand it over if they’re going to throw it away anyway.

Hm, Daeva, you’re really clever.

I like Daevas like you, not bad at all, gurr.

Alright, I’ll give it to you as a gift for our first trade. If you gather Arcanium later, be sure to trade with me, meow.

• You end the conversation.

Psst! Daeva, your footsteps are too loud!

Can’t you see the Drakans are standing guard just up ahead?

Even though fewer Balaur are keeping watch here than at the gate of Teva, this is still a battlefield, gurr.

• Ask if they have the First Timeline Intervention.

If you mean the First Timeline Intervention... Locatinerk quickly picked up the one the Drakans just dropped up ahead and has it on them.

(startled) Ah!!! What’s this? Sneaking up so close all of a sudden!

Be a bit quieter, I told you we’ll be discovered!

• You ask her to give it to you quietly.

Apparently Shugo has to give it to Daeva so Daeva will leave quietly... Shugo has no other option.

Here, ak!

For that, go away really, really quietly and carefully, meow.

• You end the conversation.

Oh, Daeva! You were so quiet I didn’t even know you were here.

Give me a quick sign of life, meow.

What are you doing here, meow? As a Daeva, are you, like Explorinerk, also exploring a secret passage to the Balaur gates?

• Ask whether they have the First Timeline Intervention.

The First Timeline Intervention? (pulls something out) Do you mean this one, meow?

Explorinerk picked this up. And whoever picked it up is the owner!

If you want it, pay a fair price, meow.

• You ask for it and say you’ll help later in the search for the secret passage.

Hmm, really, meow?

If you help as a strong Daeva, very well... perhaps Explorinerk will hand over the fragment, meow.

Here, take this. In return you absolutely must help later in the search for the secret passage to the gates, nyerk.

• You end the conversation.

Arcanium is a strange material that can only be found in Teva.

If you have Arcanium, how about trading with the Black Cloud Merchants, meow?

They have many good things. Have a look around a bit, meow.

• Ask whether they have the First Timeline Intervention.

First Timeline Intervention? (hands over a torn scrap of paper) Do you mean this one, meow?

That doesn’t really have much trading value...

Do you really want something like that, meow?

• You say you absolutely need it and ask for it.

Hmm, Daevas, I don’t understand them.

You want something that neither sparkles nor looks useful. Psst.

I like that; here, take it with you!

This time I’ll give it for free, but next time bring lots of Arcanium and buy nice things, meow.

• You end the conversation.

What’s the matter? Are you carrying a bunch of scruffy papers around with you?

Are you here for a restoration, meow?

• You ask for the temporal anomaly to be repaired.

Let’s see...

(muttering, concentrating) If this page comes before this page...? Ah, no. This must be the very first page.

(applies glue to the middle...) Oh, that was wrong! Ugh, it can’t be like that... Ah, shall I try it this way?

Oh...? Oh! It seems to be working!

• Ask if the restoration is complete.

Of course! I could repair something like this in my sleep, nyerk.

So, after I arranged and joined the scraps of paper you brought in order, it has become a Yellowed Tome.

While repairing it I discovered inscriptions from Daevas on the back of the tome.

It seems to be an item with a history, but Tinkerinerk can only repair items, he does not restore memories.

My task as Tinkerinerk ends here. Take this, meow.

• You end the conversation.

Daeva, where have you been all this time, meow?

The Shugos of the Black Cloud Merchants are loudly complaining that they encountered a Daeva! What has Runanerk been up to?

• Say she is dealing with fixing the Timeline Interventions.

(in a lowered voice) Did you just say a Timeline Intervention?

If that’s the case, then you’re the Daeva Sienola spoke of, meow.

She entrusted something to Runanerk. I don’t know the details, but she said that if a Daeva comes, should hand it over.

Well then, take it, meow, meow.

You heard rumours of Sienola’s Phantom in Teva and sought her out.

Sienola’s Phantom asked you to destroy the link that stabilises Teva and to help fix the temporal anomaly.

To destroy the link causing the temporal anomaly, you sought out various Shugos in Teva and collected the First Timeline Intervention.

Then, with the help of Tinkerinerk you restored the First Timeline Intervention in the Yellowed Tome.

You used the Yellowed Tome, summoned and defeated a Distorted Time Spirit; afterwards you met Runanerk, who handed you something left behind by Sienola’s Phantom.