Hidden Mercenaries

Hidden Mercenaries is a World Quest in the .
==Steps==
# Go near the Lamb-Devourer Rock
# Enter Thutmose's secret base
# Look for valuable items
# Hand the slates to Soheil
==Gameplay Notes==
* To obtain the password, the Eremite Axe Vanguard that patrols near the switch must be followed. There is a glowing marker over her head, similar to the marker used on enemy hints in Mondstadt and Liyue Bounties.
* The steps of this quest can be completed before obtaining this quest. Most dialogue is the same.
* The Eremites that are part of this quest respawn immediately when the area is reloaded. They do not drop items, Mora, or Character EXP.
* Most of the Eremites that are part of this quest have a Stealth gauge that becomes visible when it is not empty. However, unlike most Stealth gameplay, the player's controls are unchanged, and alerting most Eremites will not reset progress.
* Activating the switch and opening the door to the secret base grants the .
==Dialogue==
===Normal Dialogue===
;(Approach the marked location after obtaining this quest)
:Paimon: This is where the notes mentioned that Thutmose would suddenly appear and then disappear.
:Paimon: But it has been such a long time, so even if there was a hiding spot, it should be abandoned by now, shouldn't it?
:Paimon: Whoa, never mind! They're still around! We've gotta keep our voices down!
:Paimon: This means they probably do have a secret hideout around here — and that means treasure!
:Paimon: Hmm. Soheil's notes did mention that the Eremites here would appear and disappear out of the blue. They sure sound like a dangerous bunch.
:Paimon: How about we quietly observe the surroundings for a while and figure out this place's secret?
;(Interact with the device before obtaining the password, optional)
:Operate Device: Speak the password, and the path will open.
: ...?
::Paimon: Huh, it didn't respond. Guess we need to figure out the password before we can get in... And whatever you're thinking, it's definitely not anything written on the door!
: Password.
::Paimon: Oh, come on! No one's going to set such a simple password! The words on this gate aren't it either!
::Paimon: See, it didn't respond. Guess we need to figure out the password before we can get in...
:Paimon: Why don't we listen in on some of the Eremites nearby? They might have some clues for us.
;(Approach the Eremite Axe Vanguard)
:Paimon: This mercenary keeps walking this and way and that over here. On patrol, maybe?
:Paimon: Let's . Maybe she might lead us to some clues!
;(While following the Eremite Axe Vanguard)
:Patrolling Mercenary: Gah. Why isn't the Boss back yet? Did something happen to him?
:Patrolling Mercenary: Well, whatever. If anything does happen, I just need to duck behind that password-protected door.
:Patrolling Mercenary: Uh, wait a minute. What was the password again? Darn it...
:Patrolling Mercenary: Was it Marg bar parvezravan... or was it Maq bara parvezvan?
:Patrolling Mercenary: Wait, it was Parvezravan. That's right. The password's ...
:Patrolling Mercenary: Better say it a few times so I don't forget...
:Patrolling Mercenary: ...
:Patrolling Mercenary: ...
:Paimon: Wow, she keeps repeating that weird phrase... and something about a door that needs a password to enter?
:Paimon: Let's try looking for it nearby!
;(If the Eremites are alerted)
:Alert Mercenary: Careful, folks, we've got company!
:Paimon: Hmm, these Eremites seem to be on high alert now. Let's leave first and come back later.
;(Interact with the switch after obtaining the password)
:Operate Device:
: Marg bar parvezravan...
:;(The door opens)
: Maq bara parvezvan...
::Operate Device: (You get no reaction at all. Nothing happens.)
;(After opening the door)
:Paimon: Ooh! The door's moving!
:Paimon: But that password was way too hard. No wonder Thutmose uses this place as their base.
;(Approach the two Eremites guarding the entrance inside the base)
:Thutmose Member: Intruders!
:Thutmose Member: Wait, what!? How's that possible?
;(Approach the cavern with the Luxurious Chest)
:Paimon: Ohoho! Not only is this place their secret base, but it's also their treasure stash! No wonder they needed such a tough password.
:Paimon: But y'know, it doesn't look like there's anything here that Soheil can use...
;(Opening the Common Chest containing Record of Lamb-Devourer Rock)
:Paimon: Hmm, this chest has a bunch of random junk in it... and a battered stone slate?
:Paimon: Those researchers would be super mad if they found out that the mercenaries just stashed it away like this.
;(Talk to Soheil)
:Soheil: You're back. Did you find anything special in the desert?
:;(Quest completes)
: Not yet.
::Soheil: Alright. If you do find anything, please share them with me and quench my thirst for knowledge.
===Alternate Dialogue===
;While exploring Lamb-Devourer Rock before obtaining the quest
;(Approach the cavern with the Luxurious Chest)
:Paimon: Looks like this is their treasure stash! No wonder they used such a complex password...
:Paimon: Let's have a look around. No stone unturned, no chest unopened!
;(Opening the Common Chest containing Record of Lamb-Devourer Rock)
:Paimon: Hmm, this chest has a bunch of random junk in it... and a battered stone slate?
:Paimon: Let's take it with us. Who knows, one Paimon's trash might be some researcher's gem!
==Trivia==
*"Marg bar" is a Persian phrase which means "Down with," followed by a noun. In this case, "Marg bar parvezravan" means "Down with Parvezravan," who was the second-to-last king of the ancient city-state Gurabad.
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