Greetings. My name's Merhen, and I'm one of the chief strategy officers here. I'll be the one briefing you on the current state of affairs in Gelkmaros.

If you're ready, we can begin.

Yes, I am."

We have been running into some problems here recently—I suspect that deploying our troops to other areas have contributed to this.

The Balaur activity of late has also been extremely suspicious. There's a rumor that the Balaur followers have acquired a large volume of Aether, which is highly concerning. We are definitely going to have need of you soon, [%username].

[%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta] also wants to speak with you, so I'd head there next.

"Thank you, Merhan."

Well met, [%username].

Has Merhen briefed you? Think you've got a good grasp of the situation at hand?

"I think so."

Good. In that case, it's time for your first mission.

The Balaur that attacked when you first arrived in Gelkmaros are still out there, and our intelligence shows them camping near the fortress in preparation for an attack.

Get rid of the [%dic:STR_DIC_M_QUEST_20022] and use the Artificial Aether Generator Summoning Stone that I gave you to secure Aether in [%dic:STR_DIC_W_SZ_DF4_A1_Under].

"Consider it done."

You did well. Perhaps you'll live up to your reputation.

This will certainly make it easier to mop up the rest of the Balaur troops.

"Glad to hear it."

Richelle referred to you as the one in the prophecy. Maybe's she not crazy after all.

Speak with Intelligence Staff Officer [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Merhen]

Speak with Fatebound Legion Brigade General [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta]

Defeat [%dic:STR_DIC_M_QUEST_20022] ([%8]/10)

Go to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_DF4_ItemUseArea_Q70301b] in [%dic:STR_DIC_W_SZ_DF4_A1_Under] and use the Artificial Aether Generator Summoning Stone.

Speak with Fatebound Legion Brigade General [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Barretta]

To settle in Balaurea, defeat the Balaur near the Dredgion and install an Artificial Aether Generator.

At Valetta's request, you defeated the Balaur near the Crashed Dredgion and used the Artificial Aether Generator Summoning Stone to secure Aether near the fortress.

New Quest: [%questname] In Progress: [%questname]