Ismet - Constantinople

[Ismet]
A commander who assists Sultan Mehmed II. His loyalty is such that he would carry a pot of oil into a raging fire if he was ordered to. He is armed with a typical military spirit and obeys his Sultan's orders without any doubt.
Constantinople Battlefield Quest
Location: Near the Constantinople Battlefield

Welcome!
Have you come here by order of the great Sultan [Mehmed II]?
If the Sultan trusts you, then you are a new hero of the Ottoman Empire!
We're happy to accept you because we trust the Sultan with our lives.
Oh, you're here to help me?
Oh, oh... How glorious!
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Then I have a task for you.
The Ottoman army is short on several key war supplies due to this sustained siege.
We are in dire need of [Tanzanite].
Please supply us with [Tanzanite]!

Thank you.
These will be useful for making weapons and armor!

We swear allegiance to the Sultan!
Long live the Ottoman Empire!

So the Sultan is analyzing written orders from the [Byzantine Officers]?
Oh, oh... May Allah's blessing be with us!
Nobody can beat our Sultan's analytical skills or his wisdom.
Now it's only a matter of time before we break through their defenses.
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Now we have everything we need. We must overwhelm the enemy now, before they become an even greater source of evil.
With your strength it will be easy to beat the [Byzantine Officers]!
Please kill as many of our enemies as you can. It would be a boon to the Ottoman Empire.

Thank you very much!
May Allah's blessing be with you!

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Here, this is a report about our progress in battle. It tells of your achievements.
By now the Sultan must be ready to give you new orders...
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Please give him this [Mission Report]!
After you give him this report, he'll give you your next job.
Oh, oh... Allah, bless our Sultan!

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Oh, you're back.
What are your orders this time?
Oh, oh... You're here to reinforce our artillery? We just have to wait for the cannon to be delivered, then.
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Well, let's see the contract.

Oh, oh! According to this, it is to be a marvelously strong cannon.
I praise the Sultan for sending us a wonderful cannon craftsman and cannon for this, our Ottoman Empire!
Oh-oh! May Allah's endless glory remain with our lucky Sultan!

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While the cannon is being prepared, we too must prepare for our next attack.
[Constantinople] will be conquered in no time!
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We're going to use [Siege Ladders] for a surprise attack.
Will you help me?
I would be forever grateful if you could supply us with 10 [Siege Ladders].

(Hint: [My Info] -> [Skills] -> Quest Crafting.)

Thank you very much!
I can hardly believe what I'm seeing as I watch one man do the work of 1,000 soldiers!

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We have to think hard and regroup after battle.
Many Elephant soldiers still remain inside their territory.
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There is no one to ask except you.
Please kill the [Elephant Cannoneers], who command the huge elephant soldiers!
If they lose their leader, the elephant soldiers will still be strong, but they'll be out of control.

You've done a great job!
The Elephant soldiers are no threat to us anymore.

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Our army is ready to take Constantinple one step at a time.
Now I'm just waiting for [Orban]'s cannon.
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Please go back to [Orban] and wait a little while.
May Allah's blessing be with you and [Orban]!

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You came back.
We received [Orban]'s cannon.
We'll use it to show the Byzantines just how strong we are.
This cannon could even destroy the army of our formidable Ottoman Empire.
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What news do you bring this time?
Oh! It's a [Contract of Cannonball Delivery]?

Thank you very much!
These cannonballs will be perfect for our new cannon!
Oh, oh... Allah. May Allah's endless glory be with our great Sultan who has had the luck to meet this skillful person!

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Finally! Our army is ready for a full attack on [Constantinople Battlefield].
Everybody is waiting for the final order.
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Today's attack will put us into the history books.
You have the Sultan's trust and Allah's blessing. These things ensure that you will succeed.
Use this [Signal Flare]. It's time for the Ottoman Empire to attack!

The signal flare has been fired!
The attack has begun!
The victory of the Ottoman Empire is at hand!

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The attack is going smoothly.
It's time for me to go into battle with the other soldiers.
Would you lend us your strength in this fight?
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Please gather as many [Byzantine Soldier's Helmets] as you can.
All of our enemies wear these. Militia Corps, the Byzantine Warriors, the Elephant Warriors and the Byzantine Cavalry.
The number of helmets you collect will be proof of your skill in battle!

Hey! You made it back alive!
Oh, oh... That's a lot of helmets.
You are truly a force to be reckoned with!
Oh, don't worry about me.
I was injured during the attack but it's nothing, really.
I'm just happy to see the Ottoman Empire's victory. As far as I'm concerned, this fierce battle has ended well. And it's all thanks to the blessing of Allah.

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Our strong cannon has destroyed some of the exterior walls of the palace. But inside the palace there is still a strong defensive line.
The defensive line in front of the palace is held by the [Cataphract Cavalry].

We already knew that our enemies were out of their minds. But they also seem to possess strange, unexplainable skills. Even our cannon can't destroy them.
We have to get more information and reorganize our front line.
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You're the only one I can ask for help now.
Please find the [Records of Cataphractii]. You can get these from the [Cataphract Cavalry] and the [Cataphract Knights]. Get as many as you can.
HINT: You can find the Cataphract Cavalry and the Cataphract Knights in the Constantinople Palace Bailey.

Good job.
[Orban's] cannon is invaluable in big battles, but you're more useful in the smaller ones.
Anyway, thanks to you, we've eliminated some of our most pressing military threats. But our cannon still can't break through the strong inside wall of the castle.
To achieve victory, we need to get in there.
We've made a small break in the outside wall but it's hard to get soldiers in through it. It's possible to get in by boat, but that way is blocked by Cataphract Cavalry and the Byzantine Empire's army.

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We've come up with a way to do it!
Long ago, the Sultan devised a plan for just this type of situation.
It's a dangerous plan, though.
We'll put our remaining soldiers on a ship and then anchor the rest of our ships around the mountain.
To complete the plan, we'll need to pave over a long path of logs with oil.
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We'll do all the work required to move the ships.
You just have to supply the logs we need to pave the road.
Bring us as many [Big Slabs of Lumber] as you can find.
We'll take care of everything after that.

Great work!
Our plan is proceeding as scheduled.
Mm... We've just received the good news that our soldiers successfully infiltrated the castle and surrounded the inside wall.
It's just a matter of time before we achieve victory!
And it's all thanks to you!

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Now I must quickly skim through the records you collected before.
The Sultan will analyze them in detail later but I need information right now.
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Will you destroy those horrifying [Cataphract Knights] while I'm doing that?
I know you will be a big help to our army as they attack the inside wall of the castle!
HINT: You can find the Cataphract Knights in the Constantinople Palace Bailey.

You've done great work.
But even though we have the palace surrounded and we've conquered their mounted forces, I don't feel satisfied. We still haven't solved the source of the problem.
But don't worry, it's not your fault!

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After reading these records, I now know that [Giustiniani] is their commanding officer. He's the core of their defensive line.
If we don't defeat him, we can go no further.
But we'll need a plan. Looks like we need to consult our wise Sultan.
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I gave the Sultan all the records. But I also need you to go to him.
You have to tell him about [Giustiniani], in order to save time.

Good work!
Oh, oh... I just knew you would destroy the core of their defenses with ease.
Thank you very much.
You are a great hero of the Ottoman Empire!

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With their general gone, the remaining soldiers will offer little resistance.
Now [Constantinople Palace] is ready to fall!
Oh, oh... Allah!
Please bless our wise Sultan and also the hero who stands before me!
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Please give this [War Report] to the Sultan.
While you do that, I'll go inside the palace with my soldiers!

It's good to see you! You're right on time, too.

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Oh, the Sultan said to relax our forces?
I would love to but we don't have the luxury right now.
A strange army we have never seen before routed us at the palace.
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An unknown number of [Slave Warriors] still remain inside.
They captured some of our soldiers and won't release them. Please kill these new enemies and recover our men.
Please!
HINT: You can find the Slave Warriors in Constantinople Palace.

Thank you.
All our captured soldiers would have died if it wasn't for you.
Now we can finally relax.

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It's regretful that we only focused on attacking the surrounding walls of the palace. We should have focused on the forces within.
There are still a few soldiers left inside.
Let's not make the same mistake again. We should learn their status.
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I will instruct my men while I reorganize the front.
Please go to [Orban] and thank him.
Tell him that the Sultan will probably reward him soon.

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I've been waiting for you!
Now that the slave soldiers have been dispatched, we're at the final step.
We've received information that there are horrifying dark priests deep inside the castle.
The next step is to find out more about them.
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Gather the [Priest Records] from the [Dark Priests] and [Dark Archbishops].
Investigating these records will help us beat them.

Thank you.
Mm... According to this record, they received their strange powers from the Byzantine Emperor.
It seems a little bit strange, though.
As far as I know, the Byzantine Emperor is just a regular person.

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Anyway, we have to get rid of them fast. They're no longer human.
Even I shook with fear when I saw them.
Though they are heathens, we try to treat our enemies well, because they attempt to do holy work. But this is different...
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The Dark Priest's leaders are the [Dark Cardinals].
Please get rid of as many of them as you can.
That will weaken the Dark Priests.

You've done great!
The only thing left for us to do is set up our forces inside the castle.

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Anyway, it's said that the Byzantine Emperor is the root of all this evil.
I think he may have done something he shouldn't have, in an effort to win this war.
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Go back to Sultan [Mehmed II].
He'll give you the rest of your orders.
Thank you!
The Ottoman Empire is very lucky to have a hero like you!

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