Bianu Ajitaran!

Welcome, [%username].

I've never said it openly before, but I've always regarded you as a friend of Shadow. In spite of the risks, there's something I must tell you.

"Shadow? What are you talking about?"

If you carry out this task, you will learn what the Shadows are.

Please do me this favour first and don't ask any questions.

I will take you to the Library of the Sages. Once there, go see [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Nestor], the scholar.

He'll explain everything to you.

Teleport to the Library of the Sages.

Bianu Ajitaran! Welcome, friend of Shadow.

Now that you're here...there's something about your past that I must tell you. It will be hard to accept...but you must listen.

I can explain it all to you later, but first...you need to know...

"What do I need to know?"

We need to find out what Icaronix did.

But to do so we will need a certain item, and you need to acquire the materials to make it first.

We need [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076a], a [%dic:STR_DIC_E_jewelry_n_c_30b], and a [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076c].

You can obtain a [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076a] by hunting. [%dic:STR_DIC_E_jewelry_n_c_30b] can be gathered all over Atreia.

The [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076c] is a little harder to come by. To obtain it, go to the Isle of Roots in the lower layer of Reshanta and defeat [plur][%dic:STR_DIC_M_Ab1_1141_RottenTreeB_29_An].

When you have gathered all the materials together, take them to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Diana], an Alchemy Master.

I'll let her know in advance. Just take the materials to her and she will make the Hidden Truth Orb for you.

"Wish me luck."

Ah, [%username]! I've been waiting for you.

Nestor has ordered something for you. He always has such odd requests.

Did you bring the materials?

"Yes, here they are."

Good. Then wait while I put it all together. It only takes a moment....

Let's see...Manastone and...Lazuli and...Black Blaze Stone...and...

Finished! You can take it to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Nestor] now.

"Thank you."

Perhaps Nestor gave you the wrong list?

To make the orb, I'll need a [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076a], [%dic:STR_DIC_E_jewelry_n_c_30b], and the [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076c].

No materials, no orb.

"I'll get everything."

You've returned, [%username].

Did you bring the Hidden Truth Orb?

"Yes, she made...this."

This orb will show you the past.

Something happened between Ecus and Icaronix at the Sliver of Darkness. Now you can see with your own eyes what passed between them.

When you're ready, place your hand on the orb. And watch.

"I'm ready."

I've long had my doubts about what happened to Ecus. What did you see?

"I saw..."

So it's true! Ecus is Vanished--his soul is unbound, never to find its way to an Obelisk. What a terrible loss....

It seems Icaronix knew that Ecus, like me, was a Shadow. I suppose I should explain now about the Shadow Elders.

To put it simply, we seek the truths that others hide--throughout Atreia.

"What kind of truths?"

Young Daevas may forget that Atreia was once one world. The Cataclysm sundered that world, and we have waged war for eons as Elyos and Asmodians.

Each side fights in the belief that our survival hinges on the other's destruction. But we Shadow Elders believe there is a way to reunite Atreia.

Now I must let my colleagues know what happened to Ecus. Go to the Lyceum of Sanctum and tell [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Aithra] about this.

"Maybe Aithra will have more answers."

Welcome.

What is your business with me?

"I have a message..."

(Looks around and whispers.) Bianu Ajitaran.

So Ecus was killed by the hand of Icaronix...

I understand. Thank you for telling me this important information, despite the danger.

Unfortunately, I can't do anything about it.

Forgive me, but could you give the news to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Boreas] in the Protectors Hall?

But make sure no one else finds out. Thanks.

"Of course."

You don't look like you need any instruction.

What can I do for you, [%userclass]?

"Bianu Ajitaran..."

Your story is not entirely shocking to me.

I was suspicious of Icaronix for some time, but didn't imagine he would actually harm Ecus, much less Vanish him. How awful. If I had known....

Well, that's the past. Now our job is to track down Icaronix. Thank you, [%username].

Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Juditio].

Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Nestor].

Get the [%dic:STR_DIC_I_QUEST_1076UNI] and bring them to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Diana].[%collectitem]

Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Nestor].

See the past in your mind's eye.

Report the result to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Nestor].

Report the result to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Aithra].

Report the result to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Boreas].

Order: Yuditio says he has something to ask you in private. See Yuditio in Teminon Landing.

Yuditio said he always thought you were a friend of the Shadows and asked you to do him a favour without asking any questions.

At his request you found Nestor, who told you that he believed Icaronix had caused Ecus' death.

You collected the necessary materials and had them crafted into a Hidden Truth Orb, which you brought to Nestor. He urged you to use the Orb so you could see the past with your own eyes.

When Nestor found out that you saw Icaronix hurting Ecus, he revealed himself to be a member of the Shadow Elders. He expressed his suspicion that Icaronix had uncovered Ecus' true identity.

As he asked you to inform the others, you told Aithra and Boreas.

Order: [%questname] Mission Progress: [%questname]