Ruric - Lost Volcano Valley

[Ruric]
A Viking suffering from amnesia.
Lost Volcano Valley Quest
Location: Near the Lost Volcano Valley

Argh! My head is killing me...
Ah...? Who're you?
Oh, you're the one who found my stuff?
Thank you, friend.
Even though it's a bit broken.
There was a time when the only thought on my mind was of how to escape that hell-hole.
Ever since I escaped, my memory's been... ah, unclear.
It... It feels good to have someone to talk to.
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But I've got no idea where I am, or how long I've been here.
Say, what's the nearest town?

Huh...? [Moscow]?
Ah, right.
That hasn't changed, at least.

Augh, my head... How long has it been?

I used to work out of a town called [Oslo].
We had a big Viking base there. Me, I was one of its founders.
~
You... think you could visit [Oslo] for me?
I'd like to know what's changed.

Wha...?
There's no trace of my tribe there?
I can't believe it!
We were a huge force there. We were even doing trade with the nearby towns! They couldn't have just vanished!
Pshaw! I ain't no liar!
I don't want to talk to you now. Get out of here!

Augh, my head... How long has it been?

Ah, sorry about earlier.
I didn't mean to yell at you. It's not your fault. I wasn't being clear.
Again, sorry.
I'm starting to remember stuff.
The reason why I went into that deep [Volcano Valley] was because I wanted to slay the giants and dragons who were enslaving people.
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Those monsters are probably still up to that sort of thing.
Can you please help me?
You'll get my trust if you do this. But make sure to go with 2 or more mercenaries of [Grade 4].

Good job.
You proved yourself trustworthy, friend.

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Sure, I set out to punish the giants at first.
But they were stronger than I expected.
I lost many of my men...
And I discovered that [Volcano Valley] is under a curse. The spirits of my men who died here are probably still trapped somewhere in the valley.
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I need to free their souls so they can rest in peace.
Can you get me about 60 of their [Bones]? The [Flame Giant Warriors] and the [Flame Giant Amazons] kept them after the war.

Their bones...
By the gods! Those bastards!
What did they do to my men's bones? They look hundreds of years old!
Those disgusting... beasts.
And yet... they weren't the worst of the valley's denizens, were they? But I can't seem to remember... Uh...

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

I... remember.
Among the giants' ranks, there were certain giants who used strange magic.
That magic... it devastated us.
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Will you help us get revenge on the [Flame Giant Wizards]?
Please kill 40 of them.

Uh, thank you.
It... it doesn't sound like they gave you much trouble.
That's... strange.
Well, I guess you could've just gotten stronger. But I have a hard time believing that.
There must be something I'm forgetting...

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Have my Viking friends recovered from my loss?
It's been so long, maybe they've taken over the whole world by now.
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I'd wager that one of my old pals is running things.
I'd love to hear what they're up to.
Who's the most famous Viking Hero these days?

Huh? [Bluetooth]? Never heard of him!
I know that it's been a long time, but you must have heard something about my best friend Eriksson and his sister Freydis?
No, that can't be...
Those two were so strong... Even I wouldn't dare challenge 'em!
Ugh. My head...
Damn... Give me some space. I need to think... Ow...

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

My mind feels more clear now.
Oh, you're back already? Good.
I got away, but I had to leave some things behind in [Salamander Valley].
I need to get them back.
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Can you help me again?
It'll be dangerous. Even a baby fire dragon can be a deadly enemy.
If you're going in there, you should have at least 3 mercenaries of [Grade 4].

Oh, good. The road has made you strong.
Now you're my strongest ally.

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Yes, we can finally take revenge on those fire dragons!
I used to keep a picture of my beloved close to my heart when I went into battle.
That picture's a toy for the [Baby Fire Dragons]. The shame!
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Can I ask you a favor? Help me take the [Portrait] back from those hateful [Baby Fire Dragons].

Augh! Those bastards!
It's ruined! It looks like a rag that's been used for 1000 years.
How-how can I fix it? I need it fixed... if you can restore the portrait, you'll have this warrior's gratitude.

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

I was hoping to see you again!
Listen, an amazing thing has happened!
I stroked the portrait twice and suddenly it restored itself as if by magic!
Isn't that amazing?
Did the power of my devotion perform some kind of miracle?
Ha! Can you believe it? Here we are, the two of us alone in this desolate place...
Eh? There's someone else...?
What're you going on about?
We're the only ones here.
Oh, hey!
I'll show you the portrait.
This is a portrait of my lover, [Kikimora]. I loved her more than anything in the world. But she's dead now.
Isn't she beautiful?
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Hey, what's that look for?
Anyway, I'll keep this safe. Nothing's ever going to hurt this picture ever again.
But I don't know much about this area.
Would you get me some [Gold Thread] as soon as possible?

Ah. Thanks, friend.
This is enough to tie and keep her portrait safe.

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Alright! It's time to make those fire dragons pay for all they did to me!
Can't wait to return the favor.
I'm weak and unarmed, but I'm pretty sure that my strongest ally could easily send them all to hell. In case you don't know, I mean you!
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Hunt down those rotten [Fire Dragon Warriors] and [Fire Dragon Sorcerers], and bring me 50 [Fire Dragon Scales].

Ah ha ha, thank you!
I can't... To see their scales, torn off like this, soaked in the blood of those filthy beasts...
If my axe weren't broke, I'd be right there alongside you.
Hm, I wonder if I could fix my weapons.
Um, I have to think right now. Could you come back later?

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Ah, you're back.
Wait, what's that?
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Oh, I can see now. That's my axe!
How'd you fix it?
Aw, who cares? Thank you!

Well, well. I've got my axe back.
I'll be back and kicking before you know it.
I can't wait to attack [Volcano Valley] with my old friends.
Speaking of that, why hasn't there been any news from Eriksson and Freydis?
Uh... They must be busy.
Well, I knew it might take a while to hear from them. They've been gone for a long time after all.
Ah, there's no time to waste.
I'll destroy the fire dragons, the giants, and then their ruler...!
Their... Ruler...?
Augh... My head!
I'm... sorry, I can't talk about this now...
Please... come back later... Oh... Argh...

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Oh... You're here.
You know what? It's strange, but I feel like I just woke up from a long dream.
I now remember everything about my battles.
My physical enemies were the fire dragons and giants, but in a sense I was fighting...
I was fighting the people of [Atlantis]. Yes, it's true. They ruled over the fire dragons and giants.
I lost all my men. And worst of all, I lost my dear [Kikimora] to them. I fought on bravely, but I still lost everything.
I was the only survivor, but all that meant was that I received the honor of being tortured endlessly by [Salamander].
Tell me the truth.
How long has it been?
Ahh... 1000 years?
I see now that this must be true. That's why I still haven't heard from Eriksson and Freydis. Since it's been a thousand years, there's no way that they could still be alive.
Especially after what the people of [Atlantis] did to the Vikings.
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So it's true. I'm alone now...
What? [Kikimora] is here!?Impossible! She's the one who restored my memory and my weapons?
Then where is she now!? I can't see her. How could she be here if I can't see here?
What's wrong with me? Why can't I see her!? Please, you must find a way for me to see her!

What's that?
Oh, it's a tool to help me see her?
Oh, my [Kikimora]... my dearest, poor baby!

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Perfume? That's perfume?
Well, [Kikimora] did like perfume. And she was a good singer.
She was such an adorable, tiny, lovable lady.
But why can you see here?
Or do you not know either?
Well, maybe I just don't have the faith...
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Give it to me!
I miss [Kikimora] to death.
I want to see her right now!

Gods!
[Kikimora] is out there! She's crying!
How could I possibly have forgotten her?
How could I have forgotten the way she stared absently with her sad eyes as she breathed her last!
Ahhhhh! I'm... I... How could I not have torn [Atlantis] apart with my bare hands!
Oh, [Kikimora]! My poor, poor woman! She can't even rest in peace. Her ghost just follows me!
Oh... Oh...

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.

Now! We must kill [Raheth], the head of the giants!
[Salamander] tortured me, but that execrable [Raheth] brutally murdered my [Kikimora]!
The old bastard was top dog in [Atlantis].
Oh, my [Kikimora]...
Why couldn't I remember until now!?
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But I can't fight the weight of the 1000 years that have passed.
It's vexing, but you must destroy [Raheth] on my behalf.
Bring me [Raheth's Armor Ornament]. Take it from the cold, dead body of [Raheth].

Thank you.
You're my...
I've had my revenge, but...
I still feel empty. I feel even emptier when I think about how much time has passed.
What should I do now?
Well, at least I can comfort myself with the fact that [Kikimora] will always be with me.
Thank you.
You've been a good friend.

Don't you have something better to do? I've got too much on my mind to deal with you right now.