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21: finishing quests
After glancing at the amount of gold ore we had collected I decided it was time to finish this quest. Since I noticed that the gold would reappear just by us going through the trapdoor and returning to the mines we leave the gold vein and head for it. We spend no extra time down in the lower tunnels but immediately walk a few steps forward, before turning around and reentering the trapdoor. Once back in the mines we head back for the gold vein. After looting the bein again our gold ore is up to 17. Knowing I still need 13 more gold we head for the trapdoor and then return to the mines to collect the gold again, however, before returning to the mines we find a pile of bones to search. To my surprise, I find a new helmet to where. The "Helm of Resilience" not only gives me better protection but it also raises my constitution by 4 points. The only downside is it reduces my willpower by 1, but I can live with that.
When we return to the gold vein we're only able to find 3 more gold ore, so we still need 10 and there is no more to be found this trip. I hope this doesn't mean finding gold is going to get harder. Shrugging we head back for the trapdoor to reset the gold.
We found nothing special when we entered the trapdoor, so we returned to the gold vein and collected the gold ore that we could find. This time we found 5 gold ore, bringing our total up to 25. That only leaves 5 more gold to find, so we headed for the trapdoor, hoping this would be the last time we needed to reset the gold.
After returning to the gold vein from the trapdoor we were able to find only 4 more gold ore. We need 1 more piece of gold, so I decide to check near the underground lake we had to cross a while back. I can't be sure but I think I saw some gold back after defeating the Hydras.
We started by heading north out of the gold vein until we reached the wall. Next, we turned east and walked to the next wall. We turned north for a short while before turning west. We turned north to enter the natural caverns before turning west. Upon reaching the wall we turn north once again. After a long walk, dodging around pits, and at last, reaching the wall we turn east. A little bit later we reach another wall and turn south. After killing a Goblin Mystic we reach another wall and turn west. Reaching a pit we turn south. Reaching the wall we turn east. After maneuvering around a pit we reach a wall and turn south. Reaching the next wall we turn west. After a short walk, we exit the natural caverns and turn east. After reaching the next wall we turn south. A short time later we turn west. After detouring around some rubble we are attacked by a Goblin Mystic and a Foot Soldier. After killing the goblins we walk to the wall and turn south. We walk to the next wall and turn east. After walking a short bit we enter the Secondary Ore Vein and turn south. Reaching the wall of the vein we turn east. As we walk forward Romilda spots some gold ore just off the path. Walking over to it I collect our 30th piece of gold ore and that is all the gold Madeline asked for. Thinking that is enough time in the mines for the moment I check my map for the fastest path out of the mines, and back to Farhaven.
We start our backtracking by heading north. A short time later we turn west. Reaching a wall we turn south. After a short walk, we turn west. Reaching the wall we turn north. Reaching the next wall we turn west for a short time before we turn south. Reaching a corner we turn west. Passing through a goblin encampment up here in the mines we turn south just before the tent canvas. Leaving the camp we walk to a wall before turning west. Just a short time later we turn south. A short walk later brings us to another wall and we turn east. At the next wall, we turn north before walking a few steps forward and turning east. Reaching the next wall we turn south. A short time later we reach another wall and turn west. Reaching the next wall we turn south. In front of us is the lake where we fought the 2 Hydras. Walking forward we enter the lake. A little more than halfway across the underground lake we turn east. Leaving the lake and reaching a wall we turn south. A short time later we turn east. Reaching the wall we turn south. After a short walk, we turn west. After reaching a wall we turn south for a short walk before turning east. After reaching another wall we turn north. A few feet later we spot the Equipment Room of the barracks on our right. Turning east we walk through the Equipment Room and emerge into the barracks proper. Turning north we walk through the barracks until we reach a wall and turn west. Reaching the wall we turn north for a short time before turning east. Reaching a wall we turn north. Walking forward we are attacked by 2 Goblin Archers and 2 Goblin Foot Soldiers.
After the battle, I level up to 22. Glancing at my stats I place my single attribute point into my Constitution, giving me more health. As for my skill point, I use it to raise my Arctic blast to its maximum rank of 5.
After finishing up in my level-up screen we continue north until we reach a wall and turn east. This takes us into the Primary Ore vein where the map says to turn south. About halfway across the passage, we are walking through the map indicates to turn east. Reaching a wall we turn south. Just before reaching the next wall, we turn east into another passage. This takes us into the Primary Ore Shaft. Reaching a wall we turn north. At the next wall, we turn west. After a good walk, we reach a wall and turn north again. Reaching a corner we turn east and walk to the city gate.
Reentering Farhaven we make our way to the general store. Entering the store Madeline greets us. "I heard you're working with the city guard to secure the Great North Road. I wish you success; many of my suppliers have to take that road from Stonebay Port—they haven't dared make the trip lately. Now, what can I do for you?"
I smile at her as I pull out the gold ore she asked for. "Here's the gold ore you wanted."
Madeline beams as she takes the gold ore from my hands. "If only I'd met you sooner; you put my other suppliers to shame. Here, a fair market price!" Madeline hands us 500 gold.
As words flash in gold over my head I also notice Luna has reached level 21.
"The quest, Supply Lines, complete. Madeline's supplies are finally replenished. I can continue to buy and sell from her shop."
Luna places her attribute point in her Constitution, bringing it up to 14. As for her skill point, she uses it to raise her miraculous healing skill to its maximum rank of 5.
Before we leave the store I remember the locked display cases in here. So I decide to see if Romilda can get us into those. Thankfully for us, Madeline pays no attention to us making it possible for Romilda to pick the lock on the display case. This allows us to take an Elvin Bluckler, which Romilda equips, along with 2 rings. This however gives me Ideas. I remember some locked cases in the Adrianus Manor, so why don't we see what we can find there?
Once we have entered the manor we head west until we reach a wall and we turn north. Reaching a corner we turn west. Walking down the hall we stop at the door to the Gallery on our right. Turning north we enter through the door.
Once we are in the gallery we head to the western side of the room. While facing north we step to our right until a display case is in front of us. Romilda opens this case to reveal the "Staff of Marcus Adrianus ". I'm not sure whom to give this to, so for now we will move on to the next case. In the second case, we find a set of "Steelflesh Robes". After examining the roves I decide to equip these myself. Moving right some more the third case contains a "Mantle of the Goblin King". Again I have no idea who to give this to, so I forget about it for now. In the fourth case, we find a "Royal Goblin Scimitar". I give this to Romilda, who equips it at once. In the fifth case, we find the "Diadem of Alana Adrianus". I feel this belongs with Ginny but she isn't here right now, so I hold on to it. The last case contains 2 "Dolphin Blades". I don't know who to give these to yet, so into the pack they go. That's all here, so I decide to find out if I have enough goblin equipment to satisfy Jerome.
After exiting the manor we make our way over to the blacksmith. As we approach Jerome he greets us. "What's your pleasure, my friend?" Without pause, I sold him all the goblin weapons and armor we had picked up while down in the mines. After selling him all that equipment Jerome smiles at me. "Good news, my friend! After that last batch of gear you sold me, I've finally had enough time to really study goblin craftsmanship. I'd like to offer you something in return for all your help."
I smile shyly at Jerome. "I'm just glad I could be of service."
Jerome beams at me. "I've forged a few unique pieces. Some of the best I've ever made. I'd like you to have one. Take a look."
Looking over the 3 weapons Jerome has made I decide to get the "Master Forged Dagger" for Romilda. As Jerome hands the dagger over words flash in gold over my head.
"The quest, Tools of the Trade, complete. After studying the goblin gear I've brought him, Jerome has improved his skill and has forged something special for me out of gratitude."
After finishing up with Jerome, me and the other girls head for the tavern. Entering the South Large Bedroom I ask Ginny and Luna to come with me on the next adventure.
Glancing at Ginny's stats I find that she has leveled up to 19 in our apsence. She had placed 1 of her attribute points in her Intelligence, and the other point in her Will Power. As for her skill points, I see she has used 2 skill points to raise her Arctic blast skill to rank 3.
Before leaving the tavern I give Ginny 1 of the Dolphin Blades. She equips it at once. I also give her the "Staff of Marcus Adrianus" to hold in her off-hand. For her amulet, I give her a "Spellcaster's Amulet". I also give her a "Ring of the North Wind" and a "Spellcaster's Ring of Vitality" With all this we head out for the mines once again.
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An: and that's it for this chapter. I'll admit not a lot got done in this chapter but I wanted those 2 quests out of the way before we send the girls into the Goblin King's Palace. Speaking of which, that's where the girls are going next chapter.
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