Ah, Daeva! I've been continuing my examination of the Ancient Dragonbound Document.

I could spend years poring over it, but I found something that could be of immediate use to you--a Stigma slot ceremony.

Apparently, even a few Dragonbound could ascend. That fact alone is extremely interesting.

• "But very wrong."

Hah, I agree. But the ceremony's unlike anything I've ever seen, and it doesn't seem dangerous. It might be worth trying.

Garath, a Stigma master, was very interested in my findings. He wants to be the first to perform it.

He will require assistance in both preparing and executing the ceremony. Would you be willing to aid him?

• Accept.
• Decline.

Garath is right upstairs. I've already told him to expect a Daeva willing to help him.

However, I must warn you that if I understand the ceremony and its needs correctly, what he asks of you may be extremely difficult.

But the rewards will be great, for our knowledge of the Dragonbound and Stigma slots, and for you personally.

• "We'll see how it goes."

Garath, a Stigma master, is looking for someone who can help him with a new Stigma slot ceremony. Go see him.

Welcome. Are you here to inquire about Stigma? I could talk about it for hours!

Or are you in need of my services?

• "Herka sent me."

Ah, you're the one Herka had in mind! Excellent!

It's not every day I find a completely new method of dealing with Stigma slots. This is very exciting for me, personally and professionally.

I'm glad I have a fine Daeva like you to assist me.

Herka found a unique Stigma slot ceremony in the Ancient Dragonbound Document. After showing it to Garath, a Stigma master, he wanted to give it a try.

You went to see him, and he was delighted that you were willing to help.