Navea/Campaign

Main quest scenario taking place in Navea.
==Campaign==
===Audience with Grand Bishop===
Envoy come to the Audience to meet up with Grand Bishop Belenus and handed the Splendid Essence to the Bishop and he reply with tranquil smile. He start the incantation spell and looks at Eidolon, the Essence glows more brightly with each word. After that,Belenus tell that Envoy's Eidolon is very powerful and he can't tell if it will be a danger in the future but it will continue to change. Hearing this, Envoy tell what happened to Brian that was consumed by Bloodthirsty Panther, turning him into savage beast. Belenus regret hearing that he couldn't resist the desire of power and his Eidolon consumes him. Those who have power awakened in them by the Cube of Gaia can manipulate the imperceptible powers that pulse through this world and control them as well. Envoy was surprised as thought that Cube of Gaia was legend or myth and never expect the Cube of Gaia really exists. He tell that Envoy was the Envoy of Gaia who can control Gaia's power and a legend summoned by Cube of Gaia.
He explain that Gaia's power can manifest in different forms as Envoy may seen firsthand, Eidolons as each look different, but each comes about through contact with a greater being. But the people of the world, even though they have heard of the coming of the Envoys of Gaia, they cannot distinguish between Eidolon and monsters. Envoy was recalled about people of Skandia reactions when the Eidolon appears as they thought that Envoy was possessed by a demon. Belenus continue to explain that most of Envoys of Gaia used their powers to fight against the dark forces but some fell prey to it and brought suffering and pain to the world. There are those, like Brian from the port, who are unable to withstand the temptation that comes with the Eidolons. They lose themself in mind and body.
It's still unknown whether Envoy will be able to bear the full magnitude of Eidolon's power, but there is yet time for Envoy to grow. If Envoy need any aid that church may offer, Envoy can speak to Gus since he is the Captain of the Chuch Guardsman and tell what Envoy need.
Gus was surprised to see Envoy was still young but what impress him most is that Envoy was be able to handle errands at Lunarin smoothly. Envoy feel bashful despite can't quite believe that Rosie was talking about Envoy. He then introduce himself as Gus, the Guard Officer on the Audience Chamber. If there is any trouble or making report to Grand Bishop just come to see him at the audience chamber and no appointment needed. Envoy fight many battles as an Envoy of Gaia so he gave Envoy privilege by not add bureaucracy to the list of Envoy's troubles. He heard that Envoy is looking a way to sever the link to Eidolon and Envoy nodded. They know it's technically possible as there are fer very old books in Church Library that record someone's success in returning Eidolon to dormant state. Unfortunately, the account includes few hard details of method they used and perhaps in Envoy travel, they can find the best method on how to get it done.
Gus reccomend Envoy to have sightseeing around town after long way travel from Skandia, there may some shops or area that worth a visit and some maybe handy for Envoy for upcoming journey. Navea is truly the jewel of Milaner continent and it's said that it was here that people of Terra were first instructed in the ways of legends, crafts and even magic by divine beings who descended from Aura KIngdom. Envoy nodded and remember from the time when Envoy was young, always heard how Navea was a respledent, sacred place. Envoy tell Gus that they'd hope they can pay a visit to Navea but never in the wildest dreams that Envoy finally visit the holy city as an Envoy of Gaia.
The church is set to announce a writ strengthening's Navea's security. For it to go over smoothly, they need support of City's merchants. Envoy must go to get explanation what the merchant have in mind and that will be really smooth way to help church. Gus was delighted that Envoy is willing to help and he was not asking for Envoy to do volunteer work as his main intention is to get real value of getting know of the people in the city as Envoy may never know when Envoy will use one of their services.
Envoy then received Declaration of Eminent Domain and Gus reccomend Envoy to visit Petunia in the Dome Square. She's one of the most respected merchants and getting her agreement would be good influence to the others.
===Agreement with Navea Merchants===
Envoy meet up with Petunia and instead of getting satisfied, she seems disappointed. She babbling about Gus that he should come over by himself and it feels like ages since he stopped by and there is a gaggle of ladies who do business in Dome Square piring to meet him. Envoy hand the Declaration of Eminent Domain and tell what Gus told them. Petunia was surprised and having that large need of equipment it's going to be a profitable venture for her but still what make her curious is are they planning on something by making her a contract with Envoy?
Envoy themself cannot explain what church is really up to since Envoy doesn't get the details of it. The request from the church was quite unusual and surely Envoy doesn't know much more than she do. Now she need a thorough read-over and she doesn't care if the church dispatched Envoy or not since she got business to do. In order to make up for the loss time, she want Envoy to hand over the flyers to the travelers that Envoy see.
Envoy then hand the flyers one by one to the Traveler, some of them went to her shop while some was not really pleasant with fliers keep being handed over. After the job is done, Envoy return to Petunia and she want to sign the agreement. Raising city's level alert is a serious matter so she can't just casually sign without knowing what she is getting to. With the agreement has been signed, she quickly went to the job. She then briefly tell Envoy about fortification since power of defense fortification can grant Envoy more victory or maybe survival from tough opponent.
She hands Envoy signed declaration but she also want Envoy to get sign from armorsmith, weapon sellers and even item vendor in order to get all support. She reccomend Envoy to go to Sergei first since he encounter some problems and judging by the amount listed in declaration, he will need to get his supplies fixed yesterday. When Envoy hand it to Sergei, his brows furrows as he sets it down but he sign it anyway. Gus gave him a heads-up that this was coming last time Sergei saw him but it was only at a draft stage. Those who craft weapons known that the finest ore comes from Demarech Mines however they haven't receive any shipments from them. Envoy ask what happened and should the situation informed to Gus? Sergei told that Gus already knows it and Church is currently investigating for this matter but seemed cagey when he ask the details and he want to bring it up with Gus later. He then send Envoy to Eve the Grocer to sign it as well.
When reaching her, she said that if this didn't come from Gus, she can think this is some of practical joke. Gus seems getting more busy day by day and the knights are seldom in town for more than a day or two at a time so she can guess something was happening right now. Envoy still curious why merchant ladies want to meet Gus and she was surprised that Envoy ask about that. She won't blab it with citizens of Navea and she know Gus will be annoyed if this matter cause people of Navea to worry but if she's going to make large amount of medicine, she will need a lot of herbs and it will probably take a while to keep the supply steady.
Most of Eve's potions came from Catctakara Forest and around this time every year, the folks who normally collecting herbs are preparing robot for competition. She reccomend Envoy to visit them sometimes since the Dwarves are the real wizards with machines. She heard that they can covert plant energy into mechanical energy which is wild. Seeing the sign, Eve reccomend Envoy to go to Thorne, the bankeeper and she believe that seeing this sign will ignite his curiousity. 
Reaching there, Thorne reads it and frowned and since it was about serious matter He will have to make it top priority for the moment to ensure that the merchants got no trouble in shipping their shipments while mumbling that he guess that i was that swindler's lucky day. Hearing that, Envoy curious and ask what happened. He know that Envoy was on commision from Guard Officer and maybe can help him catch a thief since they made a getaway with valuable deposit and he doesn't know how to explain it to client. 
Not long ago, a very important client deposited some of valuable jewelry with banker for safekeeping but when the jewelry was bring transported to the vault, one of the set's crowning pieces which was a necklace was stolen. He saw a figure clutching a necklace making a getaway, he was small but really quick on his feet and he already informed the city's gatekeepers to keep their eyes on the necklace or culprit that matches descriptions and so far they find nothing.
A few days ago, he thought he saw the person who looked just like a thief that he met before, wandering around square. Either he's there to unload necklace to the buyet or simply canvassing new area for the new victims. While he is working on Declaration of Eminent Domain, he want Envoy to look for the thief and if can, retrieve the necklace. Envoy then went to the square and found the thief, quickly give a beating and retrieving the necklace then return it to Thorne. Envoy tell that the culprit was Fleet-Footed Andy and hands the stolen Ruby necklace to him. He was surprised that Envoy manage to retrieve it despite his eyes are glued on the documents. He explain that the necklace is belong to the Big Merchants of the Sanknie Alliance on the Watt mainland. If they fumbled their dealing with them, Navea will lose many business opportunities which make his head spin.
He was impressed that Envoy got the skill to back up their words and he ask Petunia where the Envoy trained and he realize that the merchants doesn't know anything about Envoy. Envoy then explain about their simple origins and how Envoy are be able to meet up with Grand Bishop through reccomendation from Anya in Crescent Hill. He then talks about Anya that she got the grit to match her beauty and hopefully Envoy weren't pull off too much initially by her demeanor. She and anyone who make it to the Templars has the skill to back up a good deal of boasting. and maybe Envoy can learn something from her. Talking with him about Anya seems reminds Envoy to go back and see her at Crescent Hills.
=== Explanation further about Eidolon ===
The Envoy makes an audience with Belenus with pale condition and Belenus told The Envoy to calm down and explain slowly. The Envoy then tells what happened at Cactakara Forest and the Spirti Separator also no effect on The Envoy nor Caroline. Belenus then silent for a while before he ask The Envoy that after what they have been through, is the Envoy still willing to separate from Eidolon? The Envoy was stunned with his question since the Eidolon appeared, The Envoy want to get rid of it but after the Envoy went through a lot with their Eidolon, it has truly become Envoy's partner. He then advises Envoy to embrace it since Envoy and Eidolon are bound together by relationship and thus the Spirit Separator cannot sever the Power of Gaia within Envoy. He hope that Envoy cherish that unusual power and use it to better the world.
He explain that the legends that they see are manifested through Cube of Gaia. In recent areas, the Cube of Gaia has laid dormant in some hidden corner of the world. From time to time, it releases burst of energy which leads to the awakening of the Envoy like player. Perhaps is no less than fate that let Envoy come to them as they found themself reeling from the loss of an important ally and Envoy appeared to fill the void. Envoy's connection to the power of Gaia is extremely strong The Envoy then try to wrap his words on their head.
Then he told Envoy that he got report that Cube of Gaia has been unearthed at Demarech Mines that comes at their modern age through digging but not long after that, the Cube of Gaia fell into the hands of sinister forces which The church need Envoy's help. The Envoy think about the questions itself as The Envoy really can take on the challenge this great? Perhaps if the Envoy can control Power of Gaia and skillfully command the Eidolons which led Envoy to nodding head and accepting the mission. He then instruct Envoy to give the letter to Andre, Templar Commander and he know what he want to do. Since enemies will give Envoy no Quarter, to deal with them efficiently, The Envoy must become proficient in more than a single weapon and Andre will give Envoy instruction in advanced fighting skills.
===Wielding Secondary weapon and trial before mission===
The Envoy then proceed to meet up with Andre and giving him the letter from Belenus while recall that he was also there on Envoy's dream and fought alongside him against a demonic legion. The Envoy feel nervous as he peruses the letter then looks up at the Envoy and letter back and forth then look at The Envoy again with suspicious stare. The Envoy introduce themself and saw that his demeanor was different than in Envoy's dream but his voice is exactly the same as Envoy can remember. He then pierce his gaze towards Eidolon and he doesn't want to waste time on pleasantries since he don't think Envoy much as Envoy of Gaia.
He doesn't know how The Envoy gain Grand Bishop's trust and also asking him to break his principles by teaching Envoy how to wield secondary weapon and even arranged The Envoy to take on mission under his command since those are Templar matters and not children games. Despite so, he cannot disobey order from Belenus and he won't repeat himself twice as he explain that battle is not funny and war is not a game. If Envoy take it lightly, the Envoy can get hurt or even killed. If Envoy can think up for it, choose a weapon and show him what Envoy can do. Andre then gave a crash course to the Envoy and mildly impressed on how Envoy can master it since Envoy faced many experiences in variety of battles. After learning it, he seems quite surprised that The Envoy can master it at the short time which led him to ask if Envoy had received military training.
The Envoy tell him that Envoy come from Port Skandia, a small fishing village and Envoy came here searching for a way to separate Envoy from Eidolon. The Envoy then sense his hardness since if Envoy want to become one of Templar asset, Envoy will need more than just this. He dispatched a squad of templars to investigate Demarech Mines and he want Envoy to go there and assist them. Before he send Envoy off, he give a test to Envoy to prove Envoy's skills since he won't send Envoy out just to become one more corpse on the pile. Envoy need to show that they can grasp victory. He then dispatch Envoy to the southwest of the Military Hall and report to Guard Captain Tatius and if Envoy can take out that kind of monsters that have been plaguing the mine, he will allow Envoy to participate in their rescue operation there.
The Envoy then meet up with Tatius and he told that if The Envoy can't defeat it, not only Envoy will be a weight for the knights to burden but also ended having rescue themself. He also doesn't know what to do since he don't want anyone throwing their life away just to prove a point since the situation is as bad as it is. The Envoy defeats Armored Lion with style and return to Andre while Tatius will handle the rest.
He admit that for being a rookie, Envoy takes it out quite readily even templars would need a year of two of training before they are be able to slay a beast like that alone. He then remind envoy that this mission is not a joke since it was a real emergency mission and if Envoy not careful, Envoy will die. Even knowing that, he ask Envoy once again if Envoy want to accept this mission. The Envoy then nodded since right now The Envoy is stuck with Eidolon at the moment, it's best to use for something good and beneficial. He then chuckle since he doesn't have faith in Envoy of Gaia business right now but at least Envoy got right attitude.
He explain that the mine harvested from Demarech Mines is regarded as the finest stock to make first class weapons and armor. The Cube of Gaia also discovered there however right now it's in the hands of the enemy. He told that they are now facing a powerful enemy, as strong as he but his opponent is more stronger. It's possible that no templars is a match for him. He will send a word ahead to the squad leader that Envoy will arrive to assist them and from this point, Envoy is under his command and responsibility. He's working for the church now only the Envoy is not on Templars hierarchy He then remind Envoys that Envoy is a representative of the church and don't ever do anything stupid that will sully church's reputation which Envoy agreed with it. Before Envoy go, he want a new saddle for Envoy's ostrich and he want to take the request list to Analisa on the trade district since she will make a better saddle for Beebis.
=== Meeting Analisa and new Saddle for Beebis ===
The Envoy then went to Analisa to deliver the list what Andre need to upgrade Beebis's Saddle to improve mobility and since Elena let Envoy use her Beebis at Skandia until now, Envoy can make Beebis more comfortable by the new saddle. The Envoy then hands the form that Andre gave which was emblazoned with Templar's Official Seal. She flashes some winsome smile, wondering if Andre is afraid that her natural charisma will make her too popular while also he is not talking about her before he send Envoy here. She introduce herself as Analisa, she is an official blacksmith for the Templar Knights. The Envoy then shakes hand with her and introducing themself but she looks rather surprised.
She never expect that she met an Envoy since she thought that the Envoy was same as the Templars while she also wonder that she never see Envoy before. She is usually busy in making weapons for the higher-ranking Templars such as High Commander then she take a look at Beebis. She then takes a saddle from a pile and start making some modifications since she also can do leatherwork on saddles as well. To send Envoy to her, she guess that Andre think pretty highly of Envoy. He's not fond of Envoy of Gaia and seems doesn't trust em based on what she thought but she also wonder what was he thinking right now.
She then finishes the saddle that will fit perfectly for a Templar size. She plan to use it for her daughter, Jill when she got a bit older. She fitted it for the Envoy and made few tweaks here and there, she can think that Envoy can make a plenty of use of it. She with Envoy then remove Elena's saddle and work together to put the new saddle on Beebis that makes it excited and ruffling feathers in appreciation. The new saddle is lighter and softer than what Elena used at Skandia. The Eidolon also noticed that Beebis was pleased about new saddle. She then want Envoy to take a ride around town to test it out and she call for Byron, her assistant.
Byron, her assitant whines about it that riding it will give him willies and won't be able to sit down for the rest of the day while he want tempering practice that he yearn for. She know he's being melodramatic again since it was just a little jaunt around Navea since she doesn't ask him to win a downhill ox cart drift race on narrow mountain road. Besides, she knew that Envoy and herself will see each other again since Andre and the Church trust The Envoy so she want Byron to take a ride as a city tour for The Envoy. The Envoy can see his knees knocking together and it seems quite nervous hearing it.
The Envoy then takes a ride around Navea with Byron by visiting Stall Area first where the other Envoys are setting up stall here. Next is Trade District where The Envoy can meet Bankers, doing auctions and other merchants. After that, it's Sky Tower which was full of legends and mysteries where no ordinary folks can trespass it. From Sky Tower, Byron takes The Envoy to the Castle Church where the Grand Bishop and High Priests resides here also serves as a main administrative area. After Castle Church, The Envoy then went to Central Round Square where varies of merchants are gathered such as groceries, weapons, armor, everything that Envoy need to buy standard equipment is in this area. Lastly, The Envoy enters Military Hall with Byron where the Hall always protects Navea from harm and it's a headquarters for Templar Knights. After tour around Navea, The Envoy and Byron returns to Analisa and she want to know if Envoy enjoy the new saddle while also asking about Byron if he gave Envoy first-class tour but instead of pleasant answer, he rant again since The Envoy got better saddle than him and Envoy looks majestic in that saddle.
The Envoy also tell Analisa about Byron that he show every nook and cranny of Navea while Beebis also able to run faster thanks to new saddle. Beebis then runs around Envoy and honk happily. She feel praised about it and hoping Envoy can have many swift and comfy rides in new saddle. After that, she want Envoy to report back to Andre and judging by his demand to make a new saddle for Beebis, she know that the mission that Envoy take is not likely to be a simple one. She want to let him get a gander about the new saddle while also telling him that there's nothing he can ask for that she can't provide.
The Envoy then show Andre new saddle that Analisa made while also telling what she said to him but he answer proudly about her that he's familiar with her products and he expect top quality from her and she always delivers. That's why he consider her as the official weaponsmith for the Templars. He remember that his old friend that first introduced him to Analisa and reccomend she come to Navea. Unfortunately, his friend is no longer with him but he always remember it as a good days. He then return to his usual attitude where he will debrief Envoy about Demarech Mines.
=== Demarech Mines situation ===
Miles, a church scholar is recently went missing along with his assistant. Miles is well-known in the academic community for his studies of ancient texts and works closely with their clergy. The templars investigation strongly suggest that he was abducted by the enemy. He expect that Envoy may heard about whispers of this foe that has nickname Shadow Knight. He's incredibly strong which likely more so in reality that any the stories that Envoy have heard. With or without Miles's help, the Templar manage to secure the Cube of Gaia deep in the mines.
The Envoy then remembers about Shadow Knight that Envoy saw in their dream, knowing that he is a formidable enemy and believe that it's all real. The Envoy have uneasy feeling that the Shadow Knight could be stronger than what Envoy saw in dream before. Andre then continues that when Templars heard the news, he quickly assemble emergency council and formed an investigation team but as far as he was aware of, the Shadow Knight also kidnap several local residents.
According to his report, the creatures in and around Demarech Mines have start to mutate and they are causing problems to investigation team. The Envoy's mission - should they choose to accept it - is to support their team and protect local residents. The main priority goes to freeing any captives. The Envoy then tell Andre that they will do what they can to help those who are in trouble and then looks at Eidolon which replied nothing but the gave gives Envoy a sense that it's with Envoy whatever they decide. He then dispatch Envoy to meet up with Investigation Captain, Victoria and he hesitately said that he will counting on The Envoy.
Andre then hands Envoy Investigation Team badge to identify Envoy as church's representative to Victoria. The Envoy then set off to Demarech Mines to meet up with her.
===Worst case scenario===
The Envoy returns from Demarech Mines and went to Grand Bishop Belenus immediately in order to seek advice from him while also reporting that Shadow Knight's plan has been foiled, telling everything that was happened at Demarech Mines. Envoy also apologize to Belenus that they can't save Miles who was killed in action and Maggie that was corrupted and defected to Shadow Knight even Envoy do the best effort to it. The Envoy story fills the gap of what the Templars have reported while he also filled with grief that they failed to save Miles.
However he still appreciate Envoy's effort since he know that Envoy do what they can do and regaining the control of the mine is already a success at least. Harvey was right however to see that Shadow Knight has already put the next plan in action. As Envoy were concluding investigation on Demarech Mines, he start to spread his influence to other land such as Triatio Highlands and Candeo Marsh have fallen under his shadow.
The Envoy still concerned about the Witch, Hazel, saying that Envoy and Shadow Knight are Envoys of Gaia, Envoy confess to Grand Bishop about hopes and concerns, as well as the fact that Envoy saw the Shadow Knight in their dreams. Belenus listens attentively and taking all of it into consideration, yet he remain silent. Envoy's report confirm him that no doubt their foe is Shadow Knight - the Strongest Envoy of Gaia to have trod this earth in their time. The black steed he ride is his Eidolon, Aschensturm. Just as when Envoy meet Shadow Knight in their dream, Envoy can clearly see the gulf between their power and his.
Now, with the Church's worst-case scenario has been realized and the Cube of Gaia has fallen into his hands. They have to retrieve it back with any means necessary. The latest reports from Templar informants place the Shadow Knight appeared in both on Triatio Highlands and Candero Marsh. He pray that Envoy will continue to work with him througout this trying time. Envoy reply that they are ready to help, and the dream seems more now like a premonition of things to come and Envoy look forward to continue in assist the investigation.
He then reccomend Envoy to talk to two Intelligence Officers at Audience Chamber. The information they have may help Envoy to decide where to go first and what to do next.
The Envoy then ask about Candeo Marsh and Angus, the Intelligence Officer at Candeo state that Templars already stationed there with Anya as the Commander to handle the errands. While still not knowing what Shadow Knight is up to, their investigation has turned up several murders over the last few months, many are commited under mysterious circumstances and the prime suspects are the fierce group known as Corpser Bandits. The Templars have rooted them out several times in the past but like weeds, they keep coming back and if the Shadow Knight came to Candeo Marsh to recruit the Corpsers to his cause, they could be a real thorn in Templar Knights.
Next is Triatio Intelligence Officer, Darcy. She told Envoy that they got recent information placed Shadow Knight in the Triatio Highlands for at least a short while but they got no idea what he was up to. What they know is right in the time of his appearance, gigantic creatures appeared in the highlands. Soldiers have been dispatched from Navea to highlands but the problems is locals are being uncooperative which making it difficult to conduct full scale investigation. Envoy find it surprised that the locals refuse to aid Templars in investigation. She said that the Triatio Hunters and the Giants that lived there are having a long, ongoing feud over the hunting grounds there. They fight their battles in their own way and don't seem to have any intention of listening to Church representatives. The hunters also seem to have become more intense in their offensive against the giants lately which she conclude that they have to be careful stock of things before decide to interfere.
=== Triatio Highlands or Candeo Marsh first? ===
(Note that you can choose between Candeo Marsh or Triatio Highland first however to follow the story it is reccomended to go on Triatio Highlands first)
The Envoy then reports to Grand Bishop about Shadow Knights movement from what Envoy can find through Intelligence Officers. Both are facing some phenomena but also serve as foundation to where Envoy can start search of Shadow Knight whereabout. Just as Envoy heard, after laying claim to Cube of Gaia, the Shadow Knight absconded to the Triatio Highlands and Candeo Marsh but from there, his trail become murky. Whether his intention is to expand of his forces or someting else, the Church must reclaim Cube of Gaia from him before he is able to tap too deeply into its power.
Envoy also wonder why he decide to take Candeo Marsh and Triatio Highlands since Envoy got no clue what he is up to. Eidolon then suggests that with Envoy, they will go together to investigate further since now Envoy face lack of information and where Envoy go, the Eidolon will follow. Envoy then nodded and ask Grand Bishop where to begin the investigaion. Instead of suggesting, Belenus reccomend Envoy to do what they have to do, on Triatio Highlands, Envoy can make an alliance with hunters to settle the feud while also investigate the giant creatures there while on Candeo Marsh where mysterious murder occurs has left them with many questions instead of answers. When Envoy ready, they just have to speak to the officers in charge of that location.
The Envoy then went to Darcy to get heads up and Templars that was stationed there is currently under command of Squad Leader Robinson and Envoy will work with him to deal with the issues that have cropped up in the Shadow Knight's wake. As his report, the hunters refuse to cooperate with church as templars are not familiar with the terrain nor local wildlife, it's not easy to gather information on those giant creatures that have appeared. Envoy should meet with Robinson first and Envoy will get further information and Envoy can also assist him. Currently he and his team are stationed out of Hunters Mountain Village in Triatio Highlands. She also have the teleporter ready behind her and Envoy can depart when Envoy is ready in order to hasten the travel. Once ready, Envoy sets out to Triatio Highlands.
The Envoy then went to Angus and he give the update of the situation there. Recently there has been string of murders in Candeo Marsh - merchants, visiting on business are suffered horrific deaths under mysterious circumstances. Some say that they were killed by vengeful ghosts but the sign points to Corpser Bandits. Envoy then gulps, wondering which stalwart ally will help Envoy stave off murderous assassins. He then give further details that Envoy will need to go to Candeo Marsh and meet up with Anya, the templar that was in charge of the investigation on Candeo Marsh. Envoy remembers Anya where she test and reccomend Envoy to hold an audience with Grand Bishop Belenus. Envoy's mind at ease knowing Envoy will be working with familiar face again. Angus then added that the Templars need to attack the the Corpser Bandits when they are least expecting it so they won't be able to retaliate. They also need to investigate what Shadow Knight was doing in the marsh and why. When Envoy is ready, the teleporter behind him was already prepared so Envoy can make straight travel to Candeo Marsh. Once ready, Envoy sets out to Candeo Marsh.
===Surprise attack by Shadow Knight===
Returning from Triatio Highlands and Candeo Marsh, the Envoy deliver the report to Grand Bishop Belenus. Through what the Envoy face on Triatio Highlands, his eye skim the letter as he listens the story. He was glad that Envoy manage to prevent Triatio Highlands from destruction but through Envoy's report, he believe that Shadow Knight already know how to use Cube of Gaia to create monsters. Monsters at Demarech Mines are simple but Argus require some expertise making Envoy felt uneasy, imagining how much the damage can be done.
Next is report from Candeo Marsh include the encounter with Sarpa Queen while not telling about Alex's condition after meeting Shadow Knight. Belenus knew that sending Envoy was the best choice and the situation will be worsened when Envoy is not around. Not only the Shadow Knight doesn't join forces with Corpser Bandits, he noticed that Shadow Knight is only interested in mastering Cube of Gaia. Even he knew at the basic level but ahead can be a problem if he can master it.
Envoy surprised when Shadow Knight manage to get a tap of its power and the war will be unavoidable. He explain that there are two reasons why the Shadow Knight wants it, first is the power of Cube that can escape the chains of time. Confused, Envoy ask about it but Gus remind Envoy that information crosses boundary of classified information but Belenus will explain it since they are relying on Envoy's power so they deserve to know.
Gus start to explain about Chains of time itself. The three realms of Terra, Pandemonium, and Aura Kingdom were born from Cube of Gaia. Unlike Pandemonium and Aura Kingdom, Terra is what the church call Chains of Time and it affects everyone include supernatural beings. Grow, change, fade, died, all of it are included due to march of the years. The Shadow Knight, knowing Cube's power itself, believed that if he can master it, he can revert the time and even bringing back the deceased ones. Envoy thought why the Shadow Knight has gone far to this only to bring someone back to life but why the all out war was unavoidable? The second purpose is turned out that he want revenge on the Church.
Belenus then told that the Shadow Knight's true identity was Reinhardt and no one can match him even before he obtain Cube of Gaia. Before his downfall, he worked for the church. Hesitate to explain, Belenus finally decide to give information that Reinhardt was once the Templar Knights Supreme Commander at Navea. It finally makes sense to Envoy that some veteran Templar Knights knew Reinhardt, include Alex that he cannot face reality about him that turn into Shadow Knight.
Several years ago, Reinhardt resign after he discover that his wife suffers unknown illness and vow to find cure for her. However with current magic and modern technology, no cure was found. The church gathered every scholar and doctors that excels in herbalist and healing, it turns out Miles is also part of this. Their work was in vain as not only they can't find the cure and Reinhardt's wife passed away. Unable to accept it, he turn his back on the church with anger and sorrow, taking his deceased wife's body to Silent Ice Field to preserve her. He was convinced that the church was responsible for this and since then, he vow to avenge the church.
The Envoy learned the weight itself was so heavy to bear even for the mightiest knight. When Envoy was about to think of it, they felt the strange pressure and the Templar Honor Guards are immediately on guard. Reinhardt suddenly arrives, debating with Belenus. The debate heated up until he upbring the medicine that can cure any ailments. Belenus try to explain about it but Reinhardt won't listen due to his wife is already dead. Opening the crack further, a giant infernal demon approaches and Andre quickly arrives on the scene. Belenus and Gus steps back and Envoy commence the fight following by Andre and Templar Knights.
The battle breaks out and once the demon was seriously wounded, it uses demonic power to push the Knights back and launch a massive dark energy towards Belenus. Without a second throught, Envoy intercepts and takes serious damage. Andre, recovered from knockback earlier, cast upon the sword and execute the demon. Envoy tend Andre's wound that was exhausted from the fight and he thanks Envoy for effort. He want Envoy to stop Reinhardt, not to stain the Knights honor nor his past and Andre knew what Reinhardt was capable of.
Reporting to Grand Bishop while recovering, Belenus assure the Envoy that he is alright but he told them that the tragedy Reinhardt suffered was real and the church have their own reason why they can't do anything about it. If Reinhardt continue his campaign, many innocent lives will died and the church must do everything what it takes to stop him.
===Securing Front Lines and seeking Alliances with Makar and Merchants===
Belenus informs Envoy that Reinhardt manage to open the direct connection to the world of Pandemonium through his summoning of giant demon earlier. If his words is true then the war cannot be avoided and the world will face its biggest crisis. The Envoy pledge that they will do everything what they can to stop Shadow Knight and ask what they should do. The Templar Knights military power will not be enough to face demons from Pandemonium, as such, Belenus want Envoy to ask other tribes assistances and open a possibility for an alliance. Putting that aside, Navea also wanted engineers excel in manufacture and repairs of machines. Envoy then remember Augustus that manage to perfect the formula of Halo Energy at Cactakara Forest. Belenus will send messengers to him and believe that the odds to defeat Shadow Knight will improve if the alliance happen.
The Envoy then was tasked to meet up with messengers from varies of tribes that has just arrived at Navea. The first things to do is to contact Makar Tribe of Veritos Prairie that was known of its bravery and valor and Sanknie Alliances that was known of its powerful trade lines, expertise of financial, and logistics. If the battles breaks out, he want the stronghold, Nudak Fortress at Oblitus Wood must be strengthened by any means necessary. Envoy recall their fragment visions from prophetic dream and the situations become very complicated.
While Envoy leaving, Gus, Andre, and other Templar Knights tend to the wounded and will hold funeral for the Honor Guard that was killed in action. The casualty itself was half of Honor Guard while Envoy departs to Cecilie and Seagram for update about situation. Before heading to the messengers however, Beebis seemed run off, possibly due to smell of food. Suddenly Byron approach envoy with Beebis and ask Envoy's assistance to collect Corrosive Alloys and Solid Alloys. Envoy seems displeased about it but he explain that the ingredients consists of Cuprite, Luminous Emerald, and Ancient Amber was needed to make and Envoy can forge it. The Eidolon realize that Analisa taught Envoy so the Envoy can help her when the time comes.
Envoy first meet up with Cecile, Makar Tribe's messenger and explain about the situation. When the situation explained, she just simply reject it as she explain that Makar value strength and honor leaving Envoy felt pondered. The Envoy try to persuade but Cecile remains ignorant and she still will not help Envoy over simple matter. Envoy however, remembers that Odum was the only Makar that Envoy know during the campaign at Alabastren Temple. Cecile try to mask her surprise but Envoy notice it not to mention she accidentaly spills out Odum's identity as Makar's Third Prince. Envoy then tell the details about the events at Temple. Cecile then reccomend Envoy to Veritos personally to see if the Envoy can get audience from the King. The election was about to happen in near time and the court will laugh Envoy off, she reccomend Envoy to meet Shalen and tell her about Envoy's encounter with Odum Ryan. 
Trying better luck, Envoy approach Seagram, Sanknine Alliance representative. Explaining the same situation, he just simply laugh it off and wonders why they want to give money and jewels to the church like that. He ask what the benefit they will gain if the alliance was forged with the church. Envoy then told him that if that happens then the church doesn't have enough firepower to stop Shadow Knight and his army. He laugh about what Envoy say, thinking that Reinhardt can be defeated. He then try to remember Envoy's name and not sure what he was thinking. He then explain the whole story, about the ruby necklace that was stolen during transport at Bank in Navea and turns out he knew Envoy's name from what happened before when Envoy apprehend the thief to help Thorme and turns out the owner was Seagram himself. He can vouch for Envoy but the decision lies on the alliance itself and he reccomend Envoy to talk to Hayes, one of the Project Director. He reccomend Envoy to help his project so he can return the favor later but to do that Envoy must earn his trust, explaining further that healthy merchants tend to harbor healthy amount of doubts about all kinds of people. 
Envoy then approach Glenn and convey the word from Belenus. Understanding the situation, he knew that this will happen but due to situation at Oblitus Wood despite its garrison strong morale, the soldiers can't do their duty properly. Inquiring about the situation, Glenn explains about environment from green to defiled ones and due to the neighboring village was attaked, the soldiers on Nudak Fortress was demoralized. Since the church trusted Envoy on this matters, the Envoy decide to depart and in addition Analisa already prepare for travel with military-grade electromagnetic cannons from Church's armory to set up defenses. 
Envoy then depart to one of the three locations to finish the job but before Envoy can go, Envoy collect the material needed for Analisa such as Corrosive and Solid Alloy. She inspect when she was about to talk about Envoy to Jill as she also inspects it. She was impressed that Envoy's work was equal to a professional, hoping that Envoy can help her mother further. Analisa however, want Envoy to make a Ruined Bloodgem, an Eidolon's Accessory which makes Envoy curious since Templar Knights doesn't own any Eidolon. She told that if Envoy made it, the power output can be more powerful than the ones that she made not to mention that she can use it as a research to expand Eidolon equipments potential.
Envoy sets out to collect materials needed and once collected, Envoy start creating it.
===War against the Shadow Knight Army===
===All-out assault on Silent Ice Field===
===Belenus Farewell and Imma's ascension===
===Preparing for Journey to Principia===
===Preparing for War against Queen of Minion's Army===
After succeded in securing the Holy Sword and gaining alliance with Gelu and Hunters, Envoy return to the church to report to Grand Bishop Imma. Grand Bishop herself was not entirely surprised about the report, She reveal that Salesian was originally a Templar Leader who forged the Holy Sword, slay many demons and a founder of Templar Knights where church lauded him as a pillar of the church.
Salesian once had a companion and together they are unstoppable however she betray him and pledge allegiance to Demon King and his companion is assumed to be Keres herself who was now the Queen of Minion. One thing that Imma know is she has obsession with the Holy Sword while she doesn't know other motives than that.
However she remain to her principles that the people must be protected even they have to fight former companion same like Victoria that she have to fight her father. She will gather the Knights and warriors to prepare for the next war and hoping the Envoy will help when the time comes.
===Anomaly at Tanglevine Cascades===
Church already deployes the knights and the battle seems escalated as more reports come day by day and so far the knights are unable to quell the uprising. Currently the skirmishes at one of the outposts did not reduce the knights Battle Power significantly. She got report that there is some recent anomaly at Tanglevine Cascades where Sarpas and demons are in cahoots. The matter was really urgent as she need Envoy to assist in this mission.
Since the knights are splitted up to four winds and there are few forces remaining to dispatch. The matter must be handled in such haste and Envoy quickly pledging support for church. She then deploy Envoy to Tanglevine Cascades to rendezvous with Village Chief Patrick to discuss further.
===Demon's All-out Assault on Hell Rift, Belenus in trouble.===
The Envoy ultimately succeded in handling the situation on Tanglevine Cascades but when Envoy reaches Navea the soldiers are in panic as the troop garrison around Navea goes thin which makes the Envoy curious as he want to fill in the details from his journey while he also noticed that only few Guard left on the Audience Chamber. Imma explained that the Demon army has launch the ferocious attack on the Hell Rift where Grand Bishop Belenus was stationed at Wrathborne Temple. If Belenus fall then the demons will flood into this world.
Envoy think back and recall what the Fatima said earlier that this is a ploy to divide and scatter the Church's troops. Imma manage to recall several troops and Andre has been deployed. Since this is a matter of life and death, Imma need Envoy's help but then he hear a footsteps coming from behind and it turns out it was Isai, a Salesian descendant. Isai greet Grand Bishop Imma and Envoy while Imma was quite relieved that Isai heed her call for help, she know the sword is the only weapon capable of damaging Hell Rift to resolve the crisis. Isai will be glad to help and he also told that Mia and Maya was already deployed back to Wrathborne Temple so he can join them as soon as possible again.
Imma gave runestone and letter to Envoy which she know that Envoy was not familiar with the runestone. Currently Victoria is the Commander in charge for this operation and once Envoy found her, the letter must be given to Victoria as it contains plan to destroy Rift with Holy Sword and with the Knights support. When the Envoy is about to rush to the temple, Imma offer herself to show the way to the Wrathborne Temple.
===Grieve of Death of Belenus===
Envoy report about what happened at the Hell Rift, despite Belenus bravery and gallantry to protect everyone, he succumbs to his injury as the demon overrun him. Imma and Gus grieved for Belenus death. She thank Envoy for telling the news, despite his death Belenus spirit will always be with Envoy and she state that war with demons is far from over and she approaches Isai.
The holy sword is the church's only hope and it's her earnest wish that he will agree to form an alliance with church. She and every mankind that lives on this world will bear the responsibility and fight by side by side, believing that united together will win the war. After some consideration, Isai finally pledge of alliance to the church 
===Searching ways to summon Salesian===
After pledging the alliances, Imma discuss the next move about the Queen of Demon, Delfonia since her strategies was very erratic and unpredictable. The Holy Sword cannot reach it's full potential without ressurection of Salesian and ask him to bestow skills upon Isai. She concern that despite Magic Division possess arcane spell that can summon ancestral souls, the summoning was too weak and she have to find a way to make Salesian remain on this world long enough. Imma will consult the Bishops to see if they can help and since the Church suffers heavy loss and need time to recuperate, the Envoy must bear the responsibilites along with Isai and Butterflies.
Before Envoy can go, Isai tell that he will remain on the church for the time being as he leave the errands to the Envoy to find out what Envoy can. He gave Envoy a pendant and the pendant is the only way to get information about Salesian. There is no possible way but they must pursue every clue that leads to it. Imma issues order to all Bishops to strengthen the defenses so they can meet Queen of Demon's Army head on but also find a way to sustain Salesian's soul. 
Sunhunter's Vale Makar request assistance and this time Envoy must go there by themself until Imma can send knights to aid them soon. After preparation complete, Envoy travel to Sunhunter's Vale to complete the mission.
===Cersia's visit to the church and revelation of her identity===
Back on the church, Odum has informed about the Envoy's success and she was delighted that Envoy was able to perform the duties in such difficult circumstances. Odum has passed the news to the Knights and hopefully the word of Envoy's heroic deeds can boost their morale. Envoy hand the soul-summoning crystal and Imma explain its origins while being astonished to see it. With it in hand, she can use holy power to eradicate demons and summon Salesian.
Cersia suddenly comes into the audience chamber much to Envoy's surprise. She introduce herself to Imma and reveal that she was Isai's mother and adopted mother of Mia and Maya. She heard that Envoy use Envoy bloodline's power to summon soul magic and she wasn't sure that Isai's power is strong enough so she came to help. She busied herself with other things but a mother knows when she's needed much to Isai and butterflies embarrasment.
Imma nodded that Isai has mention her before and she was the one who taught Mia and Maya magic. Imma inform Cersia that she has problems with magic to summon Salesian and it will be a great relief if she could help her with her magic and since the people that Imma needed are present and not wasting time, she prepare the ingredients needed and start summon Salesian while Cersia and Isai helps Imma summoning him.
===Arrival of Salesian and past with Delfonia===
After Salesian has been summoned, he seems feel shocked as anyone to have suddenly appeared before a veritable audience. Isai bows to Salesian and he smiles at the girl, stopping Imma before she can introduce the others. He know what Isai want and no need to stand on ceremony as he know all those who stand before him. The soul within pendant affords him a certain perception of what's going on. He know that Isai faced difficulty and those with power often seclude themself but they cannot sequer themself from the impact of demon's slaughter but Isai doesn't need to fear since he will support him. If he can master the holy sword, all evil will cower before him.
Imma offers that when Salesian pass down the skills to Isai, Imma offers them sanctuary so doesn't need to feel disturbances from demon and both Isai and Salesian agree to her suggestion. He will leave the arrangement to Imma while he must teach Isai to master the sword technique properly in order to unleash the full power of the holy sword as they don't have much time. Envoy listens and when about to excuse away, he looks at Envoy. Salesian speak with sincere about the Envoy and he want to discuss something with Envoy personally and hoping Envoy will hear him out. It turns out, his partner was actually Delforia not Keres and despite his partner's betrayal, Salesian doesn't harbor any resentment but on the contrary he concerns about her. Envoy was curious and ask what happened then he continue the story. 
When telling the story of the past with his magic Imma, Envoy and Cersia saw the image of the past as the demons have infested the chamber and Delfonia was already defeated. He quickly breakthrough the demons and goes to her but when he's holding the demons off, she rises as a demon and backstabbing him when he's not looking at her. A sound come from behind and Loki tell her that this is where he betrays her as he addreses and welcomes Delfonia back as a Mistress of the demons. He told her that he never betray her but he immediately fell down because of injuries. Based on Salesian's point of view, Delfonia was hoodwinked by Loki and he doesn't hold it against her but he got no way of letting her know the truth either. This obession sustained him until now and he wonder how long he will be able to hold out. Once he passed on his sword technique to Isai, he may fade into Oblivion and he hops that someone can tell Delfonia the truth in his absence. He know this is a selfith request and if there another way but realizing this Envoy decide to help Salesian in any way they can. Although he offer nothing but he feel gratitude that Envoy can pass the message to Delfonia in the future.
Imma believe that Envoy was largely responsible for this but Envoy refuse to take all the credits if it not for help from the others. All she can offer now is a sincere thanks for what Envoy has done. She also received letter from Accus that he also thanks Envoy and she know him for years but this is the first time he write the letter to her and it appears he is well-acquainted with the Bishop. She just want to say that even though it may a small act, Envoy's actions touched hundreds of people and not only bravely defeating the demons but also inspire them to overcome their fears. She believe that they can prevail against demons and it was Envoy who allowed them to understand weapons that human possessed, but their mutual admiration and respect are the most powerful forces they ever have. She no longer fear the upcoming battles and from the day onward she will lead the Church forever forward. At the moment, Envoy can see her love for people and understand she is indeed a very definition of leader. The church cannot shrink back from the battle against the demons despite they never know what sinister plan that the demon are making right now, they must prepare themself as best as they can while continuing to make use of Envoy's strength.
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