Long ago, during the Millennium war, this land was ruled by a great Daeva named Theobomos.

He was a man of such great erudition that even the Empyrean Lords would call on him for advice.

Legend says he died defending this land against the Balaur Lord Fregion.

• "So why tell me this?"

Just imparting a little local colour before you begin the hard labour.

Sanctum has ordered an excavation of Theobomos' ancient stronghold. We are commanded to retrieve anything that may be of value.

The stronghold's long since succumbed to the ravages of time and battle, however, and there's little to find.

• "Seems a thankless task."

There are some valuable artefacts to be had, but they are well-defended. I should say, they defend themselves.

I speak, of course, of the living statues Theobomos made. It'd take a powerful Daeva to subdue them.

That'd be you, of course.

• Accept.
• Decline.

Please kill the Kirrins and Nagolems and fetch their Statue Piece.

Go forth and deal with the various Ironback Kirrin, Impassive Nagolem, Nagolem Sentry, and Angry Nagolem.

Bring back their Statue Pieces for study, and I shall reward you with a Protectorate Coin from Sanctum.

I’m counting on you.

• "I'll return shortly."

The excavation of Theobomos Stronghold is in progress. Bring Ionse Statue Pieces for study.

You're covered in dust--dust from broken statues, I hope.

• "Here. Now I need to preen."

Did they prove too tough even for you? I'll find someone else, then.

We must stay on track with Sanctum's schedule. I wouldn't want to ask the Empyrean Lords for an extension.

• "I'll do it, don't worry."

Do you think Theobomos was a sculptor? I like to think he may have been – that he carved all these statues himself.

I would be much obliged if you’d continue to bring me pieces back for study.

I need the same amount of Statue Pieces once more.

I’ll reward you with Protectorate Coins.

Ionse told you the story behind the name Theobomos and asked you to help the excavation of Theobomos Stronghold.

As he requested, you killed Kirrins and Nagolems and brought their Statue Pieces to him. Then Ionse thanked you and gave you a coin as a reward.