The Recollector's Path (Part 6)

The Recollector's Path is an Event Quest during the The Recollector's Path Event.
==Steps==
# Talk to Zurvan
# Head to the specified location and complete the trial
# Talk to Sorush
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Zurvan)
:Zurvan: You look much happier than when last we spoke. Seems things have gone well?
:Sorush: Hmm. From what I've learned doing these tasks, I have grown. For now...
:Zurvan: You are worthy of being called Bloomguard?
:Sorush: No... not yet. There is still a final portion of the task that I need to complete.
:Sorush: Until all the tasks are done, until your respect is earned, I am not finished. Only then can the "Twin-Horned Chaplet" truly belong to me.
:Zurvan: Oh? Looks like you're actually beyond your rebellious phase after all, just as was claimed.
:Sorush: E—Elder, you... still remember that? Forget, I beg of you!
:Zurvan: Haha. Regardless, it's good to see that your spirits have returned.
:Zurvan: . Paimon. Please be witnesses to the truth of whether Sorush is worthy of the Twin-Horned Chaplet.
:Zurvan: Then I will await you at the end. See you soon.
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;(After completing the two trials)
:Sorush: The Tunigi Hollow... this was the epicenter of the disaster. Though all seems calm...
: It's not hard to think of how things were then.
:Paimon: These crystals are huge... A lot bigger than even Wenut! And to think it's Sorush's responsibility to handle future problems here...
:Zurvan: Is this not the most essential duty a Bloomguard should uphold? In addition, Sorush should also expect this of herself.
:Paimon: That's what they say, anyway...
:Sorush: Do you not trust me? Hmph. I did not realize I was at the stage that even the Pale Floater thinks so little of me.
:Paimon: Whoa, Sorush's arrogance makes its grand return!
: Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
:Sorush: Hmph. Why do both of you still harbor such doubt in me after our time together? My pride has never been born of blind arrogance.
:Sorush: Hmm. You should be well aware that I fully understand my past mistakes.
:Sorush: Before, I placed reputation above action, but now, as I have learned, this is an act of purest neglect.
:Sorush: Just as Simurgh became the divine bird through her sacrifice, I will become the Bloomguard by my deeds and hear my name rightfully sung in praise of my service.
:Sorush: Additionally, I have completed all the assignments you have given me, Elder. Now, even you must admit that I am one worthy of the title of Bloomguard, worthy of the Twin-Horned Chaplet.
:Zurvan: I indeed have no objection to the choice made by the Khvarena.
:Sorush: ...Hm?
:Zurvan: What? Did you expect me to object?
:Sorush: No... I merely... did not expect you to agree so easily, Elder...
: I expected a few rough words at least?
:Zurvan: Ah, I'm not nearly so vicious.
:Sorush: About the responsibilities of a Bloomguard... I did not actually gain any knowledge from the Chaplet...
:Sorush: Is this because I still do not embody the traits of the Bloomguard fully? Do I still lack training?
:Zurvan: For this... The title of Bloomguard might be inherited, but the duties are always variable...
:Sorush: I see.
:Zurvan: To state it simply: there are no fixed rules, and even more, there are no specific judging standards. Usually, the Khvarena's choice is final.
:Sorush: Huh? So, you're saying...
:Zurvan: I will not be taking the Twin-Horned Chaplet from you.
: Now you don't need to worry about the top of your head getting cold.
::Paimon: Missing the point!
: Will not, or can not.
::Paimon: Yeah, as Zurvan said herself, the Khvarena's choice is final. That means that Zurvan can't change it either, right?
::Zurvan: Oh, ho ho... You really think so?
::Paimon: Whoa... That's a little scary...
:Sorush: I understand! This must be part of the test!
:Paimon: Seems like Sorush is having an epiphany...
:Sorush: You are a forgetful one, Pale Floater. I just said it! To pass these tests, besides competence and observation, the most important thing is understanding my past mistakes.
:Sorush: Even if the outcome was already determined, would it not be retreading the path of folly if I cast aside all that I have learned during training? So, I think this must be the last test my elder has left me.
:Sorush: To a worthy Bloomguard this is but a simple task. This is a sign of your complete trust in me, Elder.
:Zurvan: I didn't expect you to see right through me. The Khvarena chose well.
:Zurvan: But your changes... I suppose and Paimon bear some credit for that.
:Sorush: Indeed! My esteemed Yasnapati and the Pale Floater are both beings of merit.
:Sorush: Though I wish to say that I am potent enough alone... I believe that with their aid, the extinguishing of the Sign of Apaosha will be no difficult task.
:Zurvan: How very reliable. Don't forget, Mihir and Rashnu will also be able to assist you.
:Sorush: Worry not, Elder! Leave everything to me!
:Paimon: Paimon keeps thinking that Zurvan might have planned this... But seeing Sorush this happy, Paimon can't really complain.
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
pt-br:Jornada das Infindáveis Memórias (Parte 6)