Quest:Clue of Hope

Clue of Hope is a level 44 story quest part of the Fraya's Fury quest chain. It is preceded by and followed by.

Objectives

 * 1) Report to Fraya at Allemantheia Headquarters. [Speak with Arshadh to enter the Allemantheia Headquarters.]
 * 2) Use the City Teleportal to go to the Mysterium at the Arcane Symposium
 * 3) Go to Ryshan
 * 4) Combine the fragment to the . [Press I key to open inventory and use Argon Structure Fragment.]
 * 5) <1/1> Deliver the argonized leaf to Ryshan
 * 6) Ask Ryshan what he wants to know about Stepstone Isle
 * 7) Speak with Malachai
 * 8) Bring Malachai's request to Fraya at Allemantheia Headquarters and tell her what happened at the Mysterium

Script
I have a job for you [player name]...and everything about this is classified information.

Ryshan wants to ask you some questions about an Argon Structure the Mysterium received from Stepstone Isle.

I don't know anything about the place. I can't even find it on my maps. But I've heard that you came from there...?

(...) OR (Don't you believe me?) OR (How did you know?)

After Samael's death, Dougal informed of what he was doing to the leaders of the federation. That included you too.

I wish I could send you to track down Thulsa...

but we can't turn down on the Mysterium. After all, we're fighting with their research subject.

(I'll be right back.)

Let me know if you find anything fishy. I would go with you if it weren't for the Core.

You should use the teleportal.

(I understand.)

It's an honor to meet you, [player name]. Thank you for coming.

We were researching an Argon Structure from Tiaran the Sorrow Tree.

But we found something quite strange...

(Is it about Anya...?)

Anya? No. I don't know what that is.

What we found is that even the smallest fragment of the Argon Structure can trigger a combination reaction once it goes near an object with life energy... even if the object barely has any life energy left. But it's different from the tree's regeneration.

You should see for yourself. Here, take this withered leaf, and watch what happens when you bring it close to the Argon Structure.

(Okay.)

Did you see that, [player name]? We can only conclude that argons can modify other organisms through physical contact.

Other regions are still at war, so the tree is the only safe way for us to continue our research.

So, I would like to ask you some questions...about your experiences with argons on Stepstone Isle.

(I'll answer as best as I can.)

The structure had a sort of tube, where something was clearly supposed to be inserted. But all the tubes that were retrieved contained nothing. I'm sure that something must have been there, at some point...

The reports I've read suggest that you were close to the tree when the argons attacked.

I'm sorry to have to ask, but could you tell me what happened?

(Okay. I trust you.) OR (I can't. It's classified.)

So the children were inside...

If the tree reverted to its original form, that explains why the tubes were empty...the children had already returned back to the tree...yes.

But those children were no ordinary children...I don't think their experiences would help this particular research.

(I agree.)

Countless weeks of research...and it still led me nowhere. I just couldn't understand their purpose, or even their existence.

A fellow sorcerer claims that this is a chance for something new... but I just can't stand him!

(Right. Okay.)

So, you were the guardian, from the Sorrow Tree?

Typical High Elves... I do all their analysis... and they still miss the point.

Their petty little minds can't handle the fact that dying creatures can evolve into something else. That's why it's impossible for them to fully make use of the Core!

Hmm, so, would you like to know what I've found out about the Argons?

(Well, I am curious...)

It's hilariously simple.

The Argons are from an unknown world.

So, they utilize a transformation process in order to use their energy in our world.

And surprise! It turns out that the Argons discovered a way to produce energy in the most efficient way! Isn't that fascinating? They might be our enemy, but their knowledge has become our best weapon against them! Just become stronger!

(Um...)

Hahaha! You should see your face.

I never expected the federation to understand me. Anyway...you're going to report all this back to Fraya, aren't you?

Well, since I amused you, you can amuse me by doing me a favor.

Give this document to Fraya.

I think my assistance here was enough to earn her permission to examine the Core.

(I'll pass that along.)

Good work, [player name].

Argons... I fought them even before I was the commander.

We didn't know anything about them. Every day fighting them was a nightmare.

But we still know so little about them...

Samael's betrayal could have been the result of that kind of fear...fear of the unknown.

There's still hope, though. The federation still has you. Don't we?

(They have you, too.)

Oh, and about this document.

Malachai asked for permission to examine the Core.

He has no intention of helping Allemantheia. I'm sure that his research is only for his personal gain.

Also — and this is classified information — the Core was stolen.

I'll just give him an evasive answer.

Carry on.

(Yes, ma'am.)

Summary Upon Completion
You receive a request from Ryshan and go to the Mysterium.

The Mysterium was secretly researching a Argon Structure retrieved from Tiaran the Sorrow Tree.

At the Mysterium, you meet Malachai, a sorcerer who wished to use the research to seek great power.

Rewards

 * 7,000,000 XP
 * x 5
 * x 5
 * x 3
 * x 5
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 * x 3