Adventurer's Entrance Exam

Adventurer's Entrance Exam is a quest in .
==Steps==
# Go to the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild and find Katheryne
# Go to the Angel's Share and find Cyrus
# Talk to Cyrus
# Give Cyrus the dish that meets his requirements
# Go to Brightcrown Canyon
# Talk to Cyrus
# Fight the Ruin Guard
#* Defeat opponent within 70 seconds
#* 
# Ending Branch:
#*Immaculate Examination
#*Imperfect Examination
==Gameplay Notes==
* If the ending branch "Imperfect Examination" is active, interact with Noelle's study notes before speaking to her in the library for the achievement Mondstadt's Note-Taker General.
==Trial Character==
==Dialogue==
===Can-Do Katheryne===
: Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild. What kind of commission would you like to take on today?
: About the adventurers' ranking exams...
: Katheryne: You wish to take an exam? Please wait while I verify your adventure record and the status of your recent commissions...
: I wasn't asking for me...
: I meant Noelle...
: Noelle: Sorry, Ms. Katheryne. Actually, I am the one who wishes to take the exam...
: Katheryne: Oh? Noelle... You are finally ready to join the Adventurers' Guild? Wonderful, I will process your application at once...
: Noelle: No, no... I just want to take an exam for the experience...
: Noelle: Right now, I don't have any plan to become an adventurer... I'm sorry...
: Katheryne: I see... What a pity.
: Katheryne: Our exams are only available to official members of the Guild. The content of each exam is determined based on the adventurer's individual experience and commission status. As such, I am unfortunately unable to arrange for you to have an exam.
: Katheryne: However... since you just want to experience what an exam is like, perhaps you can talk to Cyrus, the branch master?
: Katheryne: As it happens, he has recently been working on a new entrance exam for the Guild. It has not yet been approved for official use... Perhaps you could give it a trial run?
: Pretty sure there was no such exam when I first joined...
: Katheryne: Indeed... Although, the entrance exam does have something to do with you joining the Guild...
: Katheryne: You can ask Branch Master Cyrus if you require more details. He should be at Angel's Share right now drafting a syllabus. He said he gets more "inspired" when he's there...
: Katheryne: We don't yet know what's included in the syllabus. Others in the Guild have produced several drafts, but all of them were rejected by Cyrus...
: Noelle: It sounds as if I'll have a good chance of running into something unexpected.
: Let's give it a try.
: Noelle: Yes, let's... I wonder what will be on the exam...
===Adventurer's Entrance Exam===
;(Go to the Angel's Share and find Cyrus)
: Cyrus: Hunt down three Ruin Guards... Hmm, could it be a little too difficult? Ugh, what am I thinking, the newcomers will run a mile...
: Cyrus: Hunt down three boars in the forest... Nay, the Guild will never approve that...
: What are you doing?
: Cyrus: Oh, it's you... and Noelle, I see...
: Noelle: Hello, Mr. Cyrus. Are you working on the exam syllabus? How is it coming along?
: Cyrus: Ugh, don't get me started... Since solved the Stormterror crisis and became Mondstadt's hero, a whole load of young people got excited and decided to join the Adventurers' Guild...
: Cyrus: But most of them have no experience at all. They can't even handle a single slime without getting all battered and bruised in the process. So, some genius in the Guild decided: Why don't we make an entrance exam? *sigh*
: Noelle: That sounds... like a good idea, no? This way, the adventurers won't get hurt so easily.
: Cyrus: ...Yes, but if the exam is too difficult, no one will want to join!
: Cyrus: A few scrapes and bruises is nothing a strong will can't compensate for! Why doesn't anyone else in the Guild understand this...?
: Cyrus: Anyway, I already rejected two drafts, and now I am working on a third one myself. It's absolutely crucial that I get the difficulty level right...
: Cyrus: *sigh* If only someone could give it a test run... At least then I could decide where the upper limit of difficulty should be...
: Noelle: Then... Mr. Cyrus, may I give it a try?
: Noelle: I am very interested in... in experiencing the adventurer's entrance exam!
: Cyrus: Oh? Noelle, you mean... you want to take the adventurer's entrance exam?
: Cyrus: Haha! That's fantastic! Well, if it's you, Noelle... even with every challenge at the highest difficulty, you shouldn't have any problem at all.
: Noelle: Yes, please make sure they are the most difficult!
: Cyrus: Excellent! That's the spirit of a true adventurer! Now, let me explain the rules of the exam.
: Cyrus: First, since adventurers often work in groups, you are welcome to invite others to assist you during the exam.
: Cyrus: If is willing, please join Noelle.
: So even at the highest difficulty, you can just get someone else to help...?
: Cyrus: Indeed. Second, there are three parts to the exam, which are basic knowledge, survival skills, and a combat exercise.
: Cyrus: You only need to pass two out of three parts to succeed in the exam... but of course, Noelle should find she has no trouble getting a perfect score.
: So you can still pass the exam even if you're no good at combat...
: Cyrus: Ahem... And finally, remember at all times that being an adventurer takes courage and resilience! Ad astra abyssosque!
: Noelle: Ad... Ad astra abyssosque...!
: Cyrus: Haha, that's the spirit. Without further ado, let's start part one — basic knowledge.
: Cyrus: A true adventurer must be well-versed in all sorts of relevant knowledge to handle whatever may come their way.
: Cyrus: I will ask you three questions. You may discuss among yourselves first before giving me an answer.
: Cyrus: Question one. An adventurer must be well acquainted with their environment to make sure they can obtain any resources they need.
: Cyrus: Tell me, which of the following local specialties of Mondstadt cannot be found near ? Dandelion Seeds, Calla Lilies, Windwheel Asters, or Small Lamp Grass?
: Noelle: Hmm, Wolvendom... I remember reading that there are Wolfhooks everywhere, but the book made no specific mention of any other plants...
: Noelle: Hmm... No, I must approach this question differently... Is there anything here that requires specific environmental conditions in order to grow? Conditions that cannot provide?
: Dandelion Seeds.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
: Small Lamp Grass.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
: Calla Lily.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
: Windwheel Aster.
:: Noelle: That's it! The Windwheel Aster mostly grows in Stormterror's Lair, at Windrise, and near Statues of The Seven. All the others are much more widely found...
:: Noelle: Mr. Cyrus, our answer is Windwheel Aster!
:: Cyrus: Correct! There's no fooling you two, eh?
: Cyrus: On to question two. An adventurer must always learn from their experience and keep track of everything they encounter in the form of a diary.
: Cyrus: There is a famous adventurer who once went exploring all over Liyue, documenting his whole journey.
: Cyrus: , young adventurers are now able to plan ahead and avoid the dangers there. What is the name of this adventurer?
: Noelle: Learning from experience, writing diaries... It seems like adventuring requires constant self-reflection, just like studying.
: Noelle: Regarding this adventurer... I do believe I have read about him. He even made his mark on Dragonspine. Yes, it must be him... Hmm... Oh, what was his name...?
: Wilde.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
: Sayid.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
: Wyatt.
:: Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
: Roald.
:: Noelle: That's it! It's Roald!
:: Cyrus: Correct! I had thought this question would be a little more challenging to adventurers from Mondstadt. Once again, Noelle, you never fail to impress.
: Cyrus: Last question. Let's have some fun with this one. The most terrifying domain for adventurers from Mondstadt, the infamous ...
: Cyrus: All that awaits you there is a sea of ashes and the deathly silence in the air... So, what is the name of this taboo territory?
: Noelle: A sea of ashes... A windless land... What could it be...?
: Mare Safari.
:: Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
: Jare Mivani.
:: Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
: Mair Javiri.
:: Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
: Mare Jivari.
:: Cyrus: Correct! Keep this name in mind. Some day, you too will pass through this domain!
;(If answered all questions correctly)
:: Cyrus: Hahaha, that's three for three! As expected, these questions were no match for you.
;(If answered at least one question incorrectly)
:: Cyrus: Hmm... Are the questions too difficult? If even Noelle wasn't up to the task...
:: Cyrus: Never mind, don't worry too much. This was just testing your rote learning ability, anyway. It wouldn't be much practical help on an adventure.
: Cyrus: But be warned, things start to get a little trickier in the survival skills test!
: Cyrus: Now, go and prepare yourselves. Meet me at Good Hunter when you think you're ready.
----
;(Head to Good Hunter and talk to Cyrus)
: Cyrus: Okay, let's begin with part two of the entrance exam.
: Noelle: Ready and willing, Mr. Cyrus.
: Cyrus: Staying well-fed and making sure to prepare sufficient food supplies is a key survival skill for adventurers.
: Cyrus: That's why the second part of the exam is to prepare a food item fit for an emergency out in the wild. There are three criteria:
: Cyrus: Firstly, the ingredients must be easily accessible in the wilderness.
: Cyrus: Secondly, preparation and cooking must be quick and easy.
: Cyrus: Thirdly... Well, the food item in question must be able to help someone in dire straits to bounce back from the brink and regain their strength!
: Cyrus: So go ahead, cook something full of passion and packed with flavor! Just bring it to me whenever it's ready. Noelle... I await your dish with the greatest anticipation! Haha!
: Noelle: Hmm... ...
: Noelle: , do you have any idea?
: Emergency Food.
:: Noelle: Emergency Food...? Though I have never tried any, it doesn't sound like a specific dish... Let's think of something else.
: Mondstadt Grilled Fish.
:: Noelle: Mondstadt Grilled Fish... You have a point. All it needs is a fish fillet and some pepper.
: Steak.
:: Noelle: Steak? Good point! In a real emergency, all you'd need is a piece of meat... you wouldn't even need any seasoning.
: Noelle: Okay then. Once it's ready, let's take it over to Mr. Cyrus.
: Noelle: We can always change our minds if we have a better idea. One must be careful not to act too hastily when taking an exam.
;(Talk to Cyrus and give him the dish that meets his requirements)
: Cyrus: ...Oh, you're ready to go? Don't be too hasty, now. You still have time to prepare, use it wisely.
:;(If Mondstadt Grilled Fish is given)
::: Cyrus: *sniff* Mondstadt Grilled Fish, if I'm not mistaken? The fragrance is certainly rather rejuvenating.
::: Noelle: So... Mondstadt Grilled Fish... is the correct answer?
::: Cyrus: Well, uh, the issue is... many people can't eat fish that hasn't been seasoned with plenty of pepper.
::: Cyrus: I, for one, am quite happy to eat it straight from the grill with no seasoning at all... But basically, I think there are more straightforward dishes available.
::: Noelle: Oh, I see... I'm sorry, I didn't take that into consideration...
::;(If the player passed the first test)
:::: Cyrus: Ah, don't get down in the dumps! I've saved the best part of the exam for last.
:::: Cyrus: Go get yourself ready and meet me at Brightcrown Canyon.
::;(If the player failed the first test)
::::
:;(If Steak is given)
::: Cyrus: Steak! Steak! Hahaha, hands down the top choice of a true adventurer!
::: Cyrus: Simple ingredients, high nutritious, and most importantly, all you need to cook it is an open flame!
::: Cyrus: Mm... And when it's not an emergency, adding a bit of seasoning makes it even better. Succulent and juicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside... The perfect accompaniment to an alcoholic beverage...
::: Noelle: Really?
::: Noelle: If you like it so much, I can always make a few more!
::: This was all a ploy to get Noelle to cook some drunk food for you...
::: Cyrus: Ahaha, not at all! I was merely contemplating having a celebratory libation on Noelle's behalf.
::: Cyrus: In any case, congratulation on passing part two of the exam! Up next is the final stage.
::: Cyrus: Go get yourself ready, then meet me at Brightcrown Canyon.
----
;(Talk to Cyrus at Brightcrown Canyon)
: Cyrus: Ad astra abyssosque, and welcome to the third and final part of your exam. Are you ready?
: Noelle: Please... begin. I am ready.
: Cyrus: Good! Now. The most important skillset for an adventurer is, of course... combat skills!
: Cyrus: Ferocious monsters, dangerous machines... Only in the heat of the battle against your enemy does that surge of adrenaline really kick in!
: Cyrus: This is the last part of the exam... Defeat the nearby Ruin Guard .
: Cyrus: I will be watching from here. Give it all you've got, Noelle!
: Noelle: Okay! This time... I am confident I will pass!
;(Talk to Cyrus again)
: Cyrus: Go for it, Noelle! Remember, keep track of your time!
----
;(After defeating opponent within the time limit)
:: Noelle: *catches breath*
:: Noelle: Honorary Knight! I did it!
:: This is all the result of your hard work.
:: Noelle: Not entirely... whenever I've taken an exam in the past, I always get nervous and I can't control it.
:: Noelle: I know that it's just like in training, but I always end up worrying I might fail...
:: Noelle: But not this time... This time, it seems I was able to remain calm.
:: Noelle: Somehow, having you by my side is... soothing...
:: Noelle: It must be because you are here with me that I was able to complete the exam.
:: No, Noelle. It's because you have what it takes.
:: Noelle: Thank you, thank you...
:: Noelle: ...On the day of the real exam, if — and I mean only if...
:: I will have time.
:: I will be there.
:: Noelle: Great! Maybe, just maybe, things will be different this time...
:: 
:;(Talk to Cyrus)
:: Cyrus: Oh, back already? Seems like...
:: Cyrus: Even the third part of the exam is a walk in the park for you!
;(Failed to defeat opponent within the time limit)
:: Noelle: Ohhhh...
:: Noelle: In the end, I... I couldn't do it...
:: Noelle: My palms were sweating, and my heart was racing, and...
:: Noelle: I know that it's just like in training, but still, I always end up worrying I might fail...
:: Noelle: And in the end, I couldn't even solve the problem at hand...
:: It's not because you lack the ability...
:: It's because you were too fixated on the formality of the exam...
:: Noelle: But if I cannot perform well in an exam, what good is my ability...
:: Noelle: *sigh* Maybe... I should train some more...
:: 
:;(Talk to Cyrus)
:: Cyrus: Oh, back already? Seems like...
:: Cyrus: Hmm... Maybe the difficulty level is too high after all...
----
;(If the player passed all of Cyrus' tests)
:Go to Immaculate Examination
;(If the player failed one test)
:Go to Imperfect Examination
;(If the player failed more than one test)
:
===Immaculate Examination===
: Cyrus: Now, please allow me to announce the results of your adventurer's entrance examination...
: Cyrus: ...You passed with a perfect score! Noelle, you are incredible, as always!
: Noelle: It's all because... I had an Honorary Knight by my side...
: Cyrus: Without further ado, it gives me great pleasure to officially grant you the title of adventurer!
: Cyrus: May your days ahead be filled with adventure, and may you boldly explore the stars above and the abyss below! Ad astra abyssosque! Hahaha!
: Cyrus: My, my, I never thought I'd see the day when Noelle would finally come around to the idea of joining the Adventurers' Guild...
: Noelle: Oh — oh Mr. Cyrus, I... I'm terribly sorry, but actually, I...
: Cyrus: There's no need to talk like an outsider anymore! From now on, you can call me Branch Master, and I will call you Adventurer!
: Noelle: I'm very sorry, but... I actually wasn't planning to join the Adventurers' Guild at all.
: Noelle: I just wanted to take an exam, so I could get used to the atmosphere... I thought it might help me better prepare for the Knights of Favonius selection exam.
: Cyrus: Ah? You mean...
: Cyrus: How... How can this be? I was just about to recommend you to the perfect Adventure Team...
: Cyrus: Wh—Why not give it some more thought? Even if you're not ready to be a full-time adventurer, you'd be more than welcome to help out every now and then.
: Cyrus: Just think of it as, uh... Ah, yes, think of it as part of your exam preparation!
: Cyrus: You know, if you think about it, adventurers have a lot in common with the Knights... both want to defend Mondstadt!
: Noelle: ...Exam preparation? ...Defend Mondstadt?
: Cyrus: Yes, precisely! I assure you it won't take up too much of your time. I believe it's only around four commissions per day...
: Noelle: Four commissions... M—Maybe if I can squeeze out some time from my breaks...
: Noelle, stay strong!
: Noelle: Argh, if I'm not careful the urge to accommodate just takes over...
: Noelle: I'm sorry, Mr. Cyrus. But I'm afraid that my answer is still—
: Cyrus: Please, Noelle! I'm begging you, we need your help!
: Noelle: Ooh, uhh... Well, if my assistance is required...
: Noelle, let's go back and do some studying!
: Noelle: Ohh... Okay! Sorry, Mr. Cyrus, maybe next time!
====Ending: Perfect Score====
===Imperfect Examination===
: Cyrus: Now, please allow me to announce the results of your adventurer's entrance examination...
: Cyrus: ...You successfully passed the exam! And you were so close to getting a perfect score... It feels like a missed opportunity...
: Cyrus: But... if even Noelle could not get a perfect score, then maybe... I still need to adjust the difficulty level a little further...
: Cyrus: Yes, the barrier to entry must be lowered to cater to the newcomers, then we can raise the difficulty at a later stage... Only in this way can we successfully attract newcomers...
: Noelle: I... I didn't get a perfect score...
: Cyrus: Hey now, first things first! Allow me to congratulate you on what was nevertheless a sterling performance in your exam! I will have Katheryne handle the admission process for you right away...
: Cyrus: Uhh... Noelle?
: Noelle: ...Where did I go wrong? Is there any hope for me to improve? If I could start over...
: Noelle: Oh, I'm sorry... Mr. Cyrus, what were you saying just now? I was a little lost in my own thoughts...
: Cyrus: Huh... I was about to ask whether you would have the time to visit the Guild with me...
: Noelle: I do apologize, Mr. Cyrus... I must get back to my exam preparation.
: Noelle: If I don't review my mistakes, I will only repeat them the next time I run into the same problem...
: Noelle: It seems... I still have lots to learn...
: Noelle: I will head back to the library now, and continue studying!
: Cyrus: N—Noelle? You... you already passed your exam. What do you need to study for? Sure, you made a few mistakes, but this is an overreaction...
: Here's the situation...
:
: Cyrus: ...I see. *sigh* Well, , when you get back, would you mind going to the library and checking on Noelle?
: Cyrus: I hope my exam hasn't affected her mood...
: Cyrus: How can I get the exam to the right difficulty level? Hmm... I should go back to the Angel's Share and give this some careful consideration over an alcoholic beverage...
;(Return to the library and find Noelle)
: Noelle: *dozing off*
: Noelle: Mustn't... fall... asleep
: Noelle... Are you okay?
: Noelle: Ah... sorry, I zoned out a little... I didn't notice you there...
: Noelle: I've summarized my experiences from the mock exam and created a new reading list...
: Noelle: "Getting to Know Mondstadt's Geography" and "A One-Minute History of Adventuring in Mondstadt"... There is so much I can learn from them.
: Noelle: Then there's "Eating Well in Mondstadt"... I never realized there were so many ways to cook in the wild.
: Noelle: And also "Self Defense: The Art of Down-to-Earth Dialogue With Monsters"... The combat approach of adventurers is definitely worth further study.
: Noelle: The only thing is... There is so much to get through. Will I really be able to finish them all?
: Surely these topics won't be covered in the Knights' selection exam?
: Noelle: But, but... what if this is the one time they do come up? What then?
: Noelle: What if they ask me... How to rescue an adventurer... Or how best to collaborate with the Adventurers' Guild...
: Noelle: If I neglect these topics now... I may live to regret it later.
: Noelle: *sigh* It looks like every second I have between now and my exam is going to count.
====Noelle's Study Notes====
: Noelle's Study Notes
:Noelle's Study Notes: "Windwheel Asters commonly found at Stormterror's Lair and Windrise," "Hit Ruin Guards in weak spots to gain upper hand"...
:Noelle's Study Notes: Each and every new detail learned during the adventure is recorded in neat and tidy handwriting — though it starts to get messier as you go down the page.
:Noelle's Study Notes: Some vague descriptions are closely followed by precise annotations adding further detail. This seems to be evidence of the writer fighting a valiant battle against sleepiness.
====Ending: Points Deducted====
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