If you know the enemy and you know yourself, victory is certain. Do you know these words?

It means that if you know your enemy’s situation and your own, and plan accordingly, you will never lose.

Since you’ve only just arrived in Tiamaranta, you’re in no position to assess either of those things.

Your first task will help with that.

• You keep listening.

First of all, you must familiarise yourself with our allies’ position.

Our legion has just marched into Tiamaranta. Find out for yourself what information they have.

The easiest way to come by information is to ask for it.

Shall we see what you can do?

Meet with the Nornir Daevas and bring me any useful information.

• You end the conversation.

Order: Meet Commander Skafir and join the Tiamaranta expedition.

Hm? You don’t look like you want to use the warehouse.

Don’t you have much?

Haha, that was just a joke.

• You say there’s something you want to know.

There’s something you want to know?

You want to ask me, a simple warehouse manager, something? Well, now I’m curious.

What is it you wish to know?

• You ask about the weather in Tiamaranta.
• You ask if there’s anywhere here where you can have some fun.
• You ask how it’s going.

The weather...

The weather isn’t particularly nice and sunny, but it’s not raining and we haven’t had any typhoons so far, either.

Hm. Are you really interested in that?

• You say there’s something else you want to know.

Fun?

You see that magic springboard over there that you can use to get onto the ship?

Some Daevas fall because they don’t know that the springboard goes up and down.

Despite their wings, they then go splat on the deck screaming their heads off! Hehehe...

(whispers) Hmhm. But that’s not what you wanted to know, is it?

• You say there’s something else you want to know.

There’s really not much going on at the moment.

There are more and more Daevas looking for those Shugos.

Now what are they called again? Bla... Black Market Traders?

Those Shugos sell all sorts of items. Some of them are really useful.

• You nod.

Oh, now where was I? This isn’t the right moment for going off on tangents.

Off you go, Daeva, if that’s everything. I’ve got to tidy up the warehouse before the others get here.

• You end the conversation.

(looks around uneasily) Hm, I haven’t seen you around here before, Daeva.

Do you want something from me?

• You say there’s something you want to know.

Is there something you want to know?

I don’t really know all that much...

(with a sceptical expression) What do you want to know?

• You ask about the weather in Tiamaranta.
• You ask if there’s anywhere here where you can have some fun.
• You ask how it’s going.

(frowning) The weather?

Good question. Who’s got time to be looking at the sky in the middle of a war?

That should be enough, shouldn’t it?

Is that everything you wish to know?

• You say there’s more you want to know.

You want to have fun?

(in a low voice) Apparently, a Fatebound corps soldier in Tiamaranta fell in love with a Reian.

Is it because of that single red wing?

A short while ago, the Reian expedition force leader visited the Nornir, and he’s always staring in her direction with fascination.

To show off his best side, he spread his wings with all his strength, striking an imposing pose, but then the Reian leader suddenly...

• You nod.

Well, it’s neither good nor bad.

I’m exhausted because there’s always something going on here and you never get any peace, but that’s how it is in wartime.

Is there something else you want to know?

• You say there’s something you want to know.

(flinches) Ugh, what am I saying?

We’ve only just met.

Hm, hm. Forget what I said.

• You end the conversation.

Careful, just a few more steps and you’ll fall.

Even Daevas with wings come crashing down here often because they get caught by gusts of wind.

• You say there’s something you want to know.

There’s something you want to know?

You can ask me anything.

I don’t know much, but I’ll gladly share what I do know with you.

• You ask about the weather in Tiamaranta.
• You ask if there’s anywhere here where you can have some fun.
• You ask how it’s going.

The weather in Tiamaranta is very changeable.

To be more precise, it’s because of the unstable wind currents. The floating islands in Tiamaranta Mesa Skies disrupts the air flow.

I’ve also heard the huge buildings found all over Tiamaranta cause strong updraughts.

You should always watch out for the gusts of wind.

• You nod.

There’s fun to be had here too. My Ruff has just learnt the commands ‘sit’ and ‘paw’ for the first time.

At first, he held his tail out to me when I wanted him to sit. When I told him ‘paw’, he lay down and sighed.

He just wasn’t interested.

Now he gets his favourite snack when we do training, and it’s all going brilliantly.

• You say you’ve got more questions.

A fortress?

There are the Doomladen Ruins in north Tiamaranta.

This conquest fortress was originally built by the Reian expedition force, but it was recently destroyed by strong tremors.

Oh, you weren’t asking about that?

• You say you’ve got more questions.

I hope my information will help you.

I hope you have a safe and pleasant journey.

• You end the conversation.

There you are.

Have you learnt anything useful?

• You mention what the Nornir Daevas had to say.

Black market Shugo traders are active in Tiamaranta, there’s a Reian expedition team on the Nornir, and floating islands in the sky?

It’s incredible that you’ve discovered so much in such a short time. Your skills are remarkable.

I would like to give you another assignment. Are you interested?

• You nod.

While we were stuck in Laphsaran, there were some powerful tremors in Tiamaranta.

That has supposedly changed Tiamaranta’s environment. Although we don’t know what’s changed because we’ve only just got here.

We’ll need some help to find that out.

• You keep listening.

There’s a group in Tiamaranta that’s been tirelessly fighting the Balaur ever since the land was cut off from the outside world by the Cataclysm. They’re the Reian expedition force.

They’ve suggested working with us. They’re on board the Nornir right now, but one of our legionaries has upset them.

It’s an unpleasant situation for everyone, which is why I’d like to ask you to help us smooth things over with them.

Meet with Resolute Adella, the Reian expedition force leader, on board the Nornir. Put things right and gather any useful information.

• You end the conversation.

Hmph! What’s this? A Daeva with two wings?

Are you here just to show off your wings?

• You say you want to ask for her support.

Support? Is that supposed to be a joke?

That Asmodian also wanted to discuss working with us, and went as far as fluttering his wings at us like we were supposed to be impressed. Was he trying to insult us?

How can anyone mock us Reians like that? We’ve been fighting the Balaur continuously since before the Cataclysm. We’ve always suffered from the physical changes caused by taking drana.

• You apologise sincerely for the incident.

I can see it in your eyes that you mean it, but it’s going to take more than that to fully resolve this.

If we’re going to consider cooperating, we must be able to trust you.

I’m not sure you’re up to it with your pride and arrogance, but...

Do you want to give it a try?

• You say you’ll accept any task.

The Avad Dragonbound Members are in Avad Village in the south east. They’re arch enemies to the Reian.

They betrayed the humans early on and joined the Balaur. Those lowlifes have expanded their power by schmoozing with the Balaur.

We can never forgive them for that. But we were too weak to take revenge.

If you do us this favour and take care of them, there will be nothing left in the way of an alliance between us.

Go to Avad Village and kill the Avad Dragonbound Members. Flatten them with everything you’ve got. I’ll try to trust you once again.

• You end the conversation.

You’ve come back safe and sound

I heard that you killed the Avad Dragonbound Members and avenged the Reian.

You also prayed before our memorial to them, right?

I used to think all Asmodians were insufferable, but you’ve changed my mind.

• You keep listening.

Yes, as promised, we’ll join forces with you Asmodians.

You’ve helped us out once, so we’ll cooperate with you once. Sounds fair, doesn’t it?

We’ll help you out with something once, no matter what it is. We won’t expect anything in return.

What do you need our help with?

• You ask about what’s been happening in Tiamaranta and the current situation.

Greater and lesser Watching Eyes are all over Tiamaranta.

They serve Tiamat’s fell purpose. Many Reians have fallen victim to them...

There have been unusual air currents in Tiamaranta ever since the Watching Eyes appeared. Apparently, you can use them to reach the floating islands in Tiamaranta Mesa Skies.

No one knows what’s there, exactly. But the islands are bound to be worth a visit.

• You keep listening.

There were some strong tremors in Tiamaranta recently.

I’ve been here since forever, but I’ve never experienced such a drastic change. Something must have prompted Tiamat to make a big decision like that.

So, I hope my answers are to your satisfaction.

For as long as you don’t let go of our hand, we won’t let go of yours, either.

Please help us out in the future too.

• You end the conversation.

Have you met with the Reian expedition force leader on board the Nornir?

Do you think we’ll be able to cooperate with the Reian in the future?

• You give your report.

You’ve saved our relationship with them and gathered information about Tiamaranta!

Impressive, Daeva. You’re worthy of your good reputation.

Commander Skafir of the Tiamaranta Expedition Force said that nothing in war is more important than information. She asked you to gather any information you can.

You met with the Daevas on the Nornir and reported the information. You were then tasked with restoring relations with the Reian expedition force leader, who had visited the Nornir.

You carried out the Reian expedition force leader’s mission, who was annoyed by an Asmodian’s mistake. You then asked for her support.

The Reian expedition force leader told you about the changes and the situation in Tiamaranta. You then returned to the commander, who was very pleased with you.