Demarech Mines/Campaign

Main quest scenario taking place in Demarech Mines.
==Campaign==
===Meeting with Victoria and Situation around Tomitsa===
The Envoy arrives at Demarech Mines and immediately meet up with Victoria, the leader of Investigation Team. The Envoy flash the Investigation Team Badge to her and she looks surprised that despite Andre already sent the word to her that The Envoy is coming, she never expect that he send someone that was so young but now she will take all help she can get right now. The Envoy then explain that they are the Envoy of Gaia and ready to help when needed.
She grunts a bit about Envoy that they say that sometimes, beings from outsider realms lend portions of their spirit to those they deem worthy, and that the warriors they choose don't die and don't age, no matter how long they live. She know it was pretty wild and she want to know what it feels like to become Envoy of Gaia. She then tell that The Envoy should know about Andre that he is seriously hates Envoy of Gaia and he disdains the very concept itself and yet, Envoy is here.
She will then tell the current status on Demarech Mines and she introduce herself as Victoria, she's in charge of temporary investigation team. They wanted to protect the innocent villagers so they chose to set up the Command Center on Tomitsa but the situation is more difficult than she first imagined. They need more people to seek out the Shadow Knight and the hostages whereabouts but other dangers haunt this small town as well. A group of vicious insects lay a siege on Tomitsa and she doesn't have enough resources and manpower to stop them. She want The Envoy to defeat the beetle for them and she will fill in the rest of the details. 
The Envoy then proceed to eliminate the Angler Bugs that lay siege on Tomitsa and after clearing it out, Victoria then can focus to other issues. She then fill in the Envoy as she promised that the Shadow Knight kidnapped a group of innocent people, including a scholar from Church and his assistant. She believe that another victim is a random resident of Tomitsa. By the time the Templars reach the mine, they already too late as Shadow Knight already found the Cube of Gaia. She fear he is the reason why the critters around Tomitsa have become violent lately. The Envoy then want to know if there is anything that Envoy can help her out. She already asked Vice Leader Floys to find Ceament Altar in the east and speak with anyone who came in contact with Shadow Knight and they have to rescue those people.
The Envoy then ask about Shadow Knight hostages which she reveal that he kidnap four person in total which is Miles and his assistant, Mayor of the Town and another resident of Tomitsa. They don't know what is his agenda but she want to find out. She expect that there is some connection between the hostages and she want The Envoy to seek out information from the townsfolk to see if The Envoy can get clues of where Shadow Knight takes the kidnapped folks.
The Envoy first goes to the Miner of Demarech Mines and ask about Mayor of Tomitsa, Mason that was kidnapped by Shadow knight and he answer that he doesn't know who is Shadow Knight or where he came from. The people from investigation said they will help by they didn't tell anything to the locals itself. He then told about Mason that he know the mines like the back of his hand. He can tell where the minerals are just by looking at the grain of stones inside the mine which he was noted as the veteran or the most experienced Miner on Demarech Mines.
The Envoy then continue to Bonita and ask about the kidnapped townsfolk, she then told that Harvey, an elderly gentleman who was captured is a father of Bobby which is her fiancee. When Bobby was a children, Harvey brought him to this town and settled down. She saw Harvey as an average, hard-working man but she also doesn't understand why Shadow Knight chooses him. The Envoy then hope to have a chat with Bobby but she want The Envoy to stay out from him at the moment since his father has just been kidnapped and he need to be alone now. 
The Envoy then returns to Victoria and tell what they find while also telling that the other one has no conncection to the situation but Mason in the other knows the Mine structures like the back of his hand. She know that The Shadow Knight intended to take advantage of Mason's Knowledge of the Mineral Veins and he's trying to find the Cube of Gaia buried within the Demarech Mines which she also curious why he also take Harvey as well. The Envoy also think the same that Harvey is unlikely a victim but also wondering what skill he posses that Shadow Knight wanted. Victoria start to suspect that he must not be who he seems as but regardless of any information right now they are in great danger and she fear that Shadow Knight might do something terrible to them.
===We're really low on manpower and supplies===
Since she know about the mine for a bit, she can start taking action but unfortunately the smell of the Angler Bugs corpses attracted Scavanger Birds to scavange them. She know that they only consume carrion but they also carry the lethal disease and if they gather there, the Templars and Villagers will get an epidemic in no time and she also got the problems that her supplies are exhausted not to mention the supply route has been cutted off. If an epidemic breaks out now, there will be lot of casualties on this village. She then want the Envoy to go to where the Scavanger Birds gather and drive them away as far as Envoy can while also Sprinkle the bottle of potion near them to disinfect anything those birds that may have contaminated.
The Envoy then spray the disinfectant around where the Scavanger Birds are gathered while also driving them out. After succeded, The Envoy returns to the village and hearing that, Victoria was relieved since she is short on manpower and supplies and if the epidemic breaks out, it will be an utter disaster. She then told that the creatures in the Mine have become so aggressive that they have essentialy blocked all the roads to the outside world. The church are sending them supplies but they trickle in slowly and if things goes on like this, the templars will run of food soon.
The Envoy then ask if Victoria has a plan in place and she does has a plan but she need Envoy's help. Although lions outside Tomitsa are vicious beasts, their meat was rich of nutrients and they're actually an excellent source of food is they don't eat Envoy and Templar first, that is. She then want The Envoy to hunt down Cliff Lions and Bloodthirsty Lions to gather their meat and she also need some spices on the village since she can use it to pickle the meat to make it little less lion-y tasting. The Envoy then sets out to get the meat from the Lions.
Before leaves, Bonita waves to Envoy as she need something from The Envoy while Envoy also saw her frightened. Since she was related to Bobby, Harvey's son as his fiancee The Envoy then ask her to continue and she tell Envoy that Bobby snuck out from town to find his father and he want to keep it secret but since the situation calls, she become more worried. He doesn't want to cause any trouble for the town so he slipped out without telling anyone and even swore her to secrecy but since he's gone for too long she start to get worried and need Envoy's help. She know that Bobby is heading to the mine located in northwest and she want Envoy to eliminate the lions outside town or the lions will turn Bobby into their snack when he tries to come back.
The Envoy then collect the meat, spices while also clearing a path for Bobby in case he made his comeback and after that The Envoy returns to the village to report to both Victoria and Bonita. She then ask about Bobby which Envoy didn't saw him or traces yet and she expect that was already on the mine in the northwest and pray for his safety. Returning to Victoria, she feel relieved that the templars won't go hungry for now and she need to find someone to pickle the meat.
She then heard that Envoy know about Bobby who leave the town without proper authorization and she wonder if he have a death wish while also she can't believe he'd cause more trouble for templars at a time like this. She can't let him wander out there since the mine is a death trap and she need a team together to bring him back. She then want Envoy to head west and search him along the way and if Envoy find him, it's better to bring him back before more problem comes.
===Reunion with Luther and Bobby in trouble===
Heading west towards the Mine location and found where he is. The Envoy saw him wounded and writhes in pain so Envoy decide to ask about his condition from Rebecca, a guide. She was about to take her boss to visit Demarech Pool but on the way she saw Bobby suffer injured at the side of the road and Envoy was surprised to see Luther who has fought pirates at Envoy's side in Helonia. Luther also surprised to see Envoy was here as well and Rebecca tell Envoy that Luther is her boss and planned to see all the Miracles in Demarech Mines but then saw a wounded Bobby laying there. The Envoy then ask about Bobby's condition and she expect that the Scavanger Birds got him and despite she never seen them attack human, she also noted that they become more vicious lately and Envoy check on Bobby's condition that he writhing in pain and drenched a cold sweat.
The Envoy then talks to Luther and he never thought to see Envoy here. He remark Envoy as a Hero of Helonia and Envoy's brave actions inspire him to broaden his horizons and pursuing his dream. He hired Rebecca as his travel guide to the Mine but as soon as they got close to Demarech Pool, they found a wounded person and Envoy told about his condition which was surely critical. Luther then looks at Bobby and he have been hearing word about him and he do his best effort to tend his wound. Despite the bleeding was stopped, Bobby was already weakened due to heavy blood loss. Rebecca told Envoy that his wound is infected and he's suffering from high fever and need to deal with it immediately.
The skin of Leatherly Angler Bug is elastic and could use it as a bandage to stop his bleeding while due to constant attack by Scavanger Bird, the Hard-shelled Angler Bug somehow evolved to where their blood has developed an antibacterial effect to protect them from disease which also can be used to prevent further infection. The Envoy then sets out to take the shells from the Leathery Angler Bug and Insect Fluid from Hard-Shelled Angler Bug that dwells on the south of Cliff Valley. After collecting it, Luther changed the bandage on Bobby immediately while also thank Envoy for coming that if Envoy hadn't come, he may dead already.
When they found Bobby, he talk that he lost his important package before he lost consciousness while Luther also wonder what makes it worth risking his life. Envoy ponder his word as his package may contains a clue that Bobby have discovered before. Luther then ask Envoy to retrieve it from Scavanger Bird at Pitmere Canyon since they are most likely snatch his package but he also warn Envoy that one scratch can infect Envoy and if Envoy doesn't exterminate them, the disease can be spreading to other innocents.
The Envoy then sets out to defeat Raging and Infected Scavanger birds while also retrieving the package for Bobby since it has name written on it. Envoy then hands the package to Luther and he confirms it while Eidolon chirps in, asking about Bobby's condition since his condition is now stabilized and Luther tell that his fever has subsided much to their relief. He also have a problem since Scavanger Bird can smell blood and trailing them. If they are under attack, they won't make it to the village quickly despite Envoy already clear the path by beating the Lions earlier. He then want the Envoy to defeat the Scavanger Bird leader, and he gave Bug Skin to Envoy that can serve as a bait to lure it out and defeat it. The Envoy then set the bait and hearing it approaches, Envoy takes position and once arrives Envoy start fighting the Scavanger Bird Kings and kills it.
After defeating it, Luther was impressed that Envoy can make it as his faith wavered for around one or two seconds there and believe that the Scavanger Birds will think twice before attacking his group again and as new info, he found map on Bobby's package. The Map seems it was a mining area and few newly drawn marks on it and he believe it is where the prisoners are being held. He then hands it to Envoy so Envoy can report it to Victoria that was in charge of this investigation before Luther and the others can do anything. Even though the information should be delivered as soon as possible, he need some help from Envoy as Envoy can see he is frowning and wringing his hands.
He saw groups of Simelings in the east of Demarech Pool and they want to avoid them if possible so to eliminate possibilities that they won't come to where they are now, he want Envoy to eliminate them before heading back to town. Bobby will be under care of Luther and Rebecca while Envoy sets out to clear the Simelings and after clearing it out, Envoy returns to town.
Victoria then ask if Envoy has found Bobby when Envoy arrived at the town and Envoy report about what happened to him while also hand her Bobby's map. She smile sadly, realizing that he risk his life for his father's safety while she also feel that she misjudged him and start unfolding the map. The map shows that the location marked on Bobby's map is the northwest part of the Mine and that is where they could have hold the townspeople captive. Realizing Bobby has gone through a lot to get information, Victoria will dispatch someone to search for the captives immediately and bringing them to safety.
Since the rescue is a top priority, she want to perform rescue operation but because of low of manpower she need Envoy's help again that she lost contact with her colleagues at Ceament Altar and Simmelings occupy the road to the altar which she suspect that they come from Demarech Pool. She then want Envoy to head there and get rid of Simelings while also rendezvousing with Vice Leader to ask about the interrogation process. 
===Interrogating Hazel and her verification===
The Envoy then clears out the road from Simelings and meet up with Floyd. Floyd saw Envoy and he ask if Envoy is a contact person from Victoria but since he's busy, he doesn't want to get disturbed if it's not important. He rant that he hardly keep up with killing all the Simelings and now he have to deal with a witch who doesn't want to co-operate and refuse to provide any information which can make him go nuts about it.
The Envoy then ask what's going on about Witch and the information he want from her and he answer that the witch is the only one who looked at Shadow Knight in the eye and is alive to tell the tale which lead him to suspect that she is Shadow Knight's accomplice and if she still won't talk, he's ready to torture her to get the information he want. Envoy can feel his hatred in the the air pulsing around him. He told that ask her nicely is a waste of time but if Envoy also want to waste their time then be his guest.
When Envoy want to ask about Shadow Knight, she start to speak that she won't tell Envoy anything about him and no matter what method church use on her, she won't speak a word about him even her life is on the line and Envoy can see her speak in calm matter even in such situation. Geno ask about Envoy if they are the one who was dispatched by Victoria to them and he also heard that others mention Envoy's name while also telling that Envoy also couldn't get her to spill her guts much to their annoyance since they already ask her many times and she still won't answer about Shadow Knight and Envoy also told that they can't get information about him either. He apologize for Floyd's behavior right now since Miles is Floyd's old friend and can't control his rage and testy right now.
They heard that Shadow Knight met Hazel long ago and after that, strange things happened at altar. The Templars want to investigate but since the defenses around Altar is activated, the Boulder Guardians prevent them from advancing when they want to investigate it. Eidolon suggest Envoy to take them head on and Envoy want to give a shot to defeat them. Geno then let Envoy to go ahead since they got no better ideas and since Envoy defeated simelings on the road to the altar, he expect Envoy can also do the same to Boulder Guardians as well.
The Envoy thinned the Altar defenses by defeating Boulder Guardian and after they are defeated, they just keep coming back much to Geno's frustration. Hazel looks at Envoy oddly and want to say something. She then start to speak about the golem itself that they will keep coming back even Envoy has defeated it many times. She then want Envoy to defeat Keeper of the Golems to get the core and shatter it and hands the broken core since she is the only one that can destroy it. Envoy wonder about it and since Investigation Team can't solve problem, it may worth a shot about this. She have a purpose for this that she want to verify something despite she won't tell about the Templars foe right now but that doesn't mean she is also their enemy too. Envoy then give Hazel's theory a shot for it.
She then takes the core and looks at Envoy and Eidolon which makes her confirm that Envoy is an Envoy of Gaia. She then told Envoy that the energy that drives the creatures if from Terra itself and if someone could make a break such a powerful core then it must be Envoy of Gaia which makes Envoy surprised even Envoy doesn't feel like having special power even when Envoy had core in their hands. Even so, she still doesn't want to say a word about Shadow Knight since she got a better way to give information to Envoy.
===Entering the memories of Hazel===
She still keep her word that she won't talk but she won't break his promise if Envoy see it by themself so she decide to give Envoy a paper with spell written on it and she want Envoy to use that spell to view her memories. Envoy realize that she refer it to Shadow Knight which makes Envoy nervous but Envoy got no choice to take that paper. She then want Envoy to cast it on the Altar and Envoy will experience what she experience.
Envoy then casts a spell and suddenly the vision goes black and Envoy saw Hazel is holding off hordes of enemy despite she fend them off with meteor strike and Earth Frost until Shadow Knight arrives along with his minions and the scholar Miles along with his assistant, ceasing the attack. Hazel surprised to see him that she first realize it was Reinhardt and later she address him as Shadow Knight and she wonder what do she owe this meeting while looking at him with pained look. Reinhardt ask that if something is wrong about it and is it so bad to meet an old friend which makes her answer nervously how long it has been ever since she saw him the last time they met.
He know her attitude which is playing hard to get just like old times and he want her to be at east since he doesn't want to make her more difficult today and he have somet important things to do now and he assume that she doesn't want to cause trouble for him as well which she confirms it that she won't stand in his way. He then commend her that she always bright and want her to step aside. Hazel stand aside and he cast some spell to break the elemental field and the cursed box appears. He takes the tome from the book and hands it to Miles as he want to unravel the book's secrets. Miles hesitated and the view goes black, changed to the side of the altar where Hazel and Reinhardt can talks to each other alone.
She saw him have changed and ask what happened to him for these past years and he told her that it's better off now knowing about it but at least she want to know why he steal that notebookand he doesn't want to explain it to her and he know that she's smart and it wouldn't be too hard for her to figure out what he want to do with the tome. She never want to read his mind nor even try to make one attempt for it as she want to hear it by his own words. He remind Hazel that she almost cross the line where they are both agreed on and she apologize for that. Reinhardt then sets off and remind her again about their oath which she replied she don't think she could even if she wanted to and then a word from Hazel comes towards Envoy, telling Envoy that Envoy should know what he want to do next.
Back to the reality itself, Envoy notice that Hazel and Reinhardt know each other but since she saw the hostages are safe, it's better to hand the information quickly as soon as possible. Envoy then tell everything they saw to Geno which makes him understand that Envoy could view her memories remotely and if he'd known it, he and Floyd wouldn't waste time here. Hazel's eyes turn misty that both Envoy and Shadow Knight are Envoy of Gaia which is why they can share their memories since it was a fate.
If he understand the Envoy correctly, the Shadow Knight has already awakened Cube of Gaia and use its powers to influence the creatures around the Mine and Simelings appeared around the pool is more likely also appeared because of the sinister energy itself. Hazel still want to talk to the Envoy and this time she want to talk alone with Envoy which he will use this chance make report to Victoria and Floyd.
Talking with her alone, she tell Envoy that if Envoy want to continue investigate Shadow Knight, she reccomend Envoy to start with Demarech Pool that for his spell to reach maximum range of effectiveness, he must have cast it from Demarech Pool and that's all that she can say while she want Envoy find out the rest by themself. Envoy then sets out to meet up with Rebecca, Luther's guide to get further information since she is the most familiar with Demarech Pool and maybe can help Envoy. 
===Cleaning the Pool===
Envoy then ask Rebecca about the events happened at Demarech Pool and Envoy come to the right person since she is the most experienced guide in this area and very familiar with the terrain and histroy of the Mine itself. According to the ancient legend, the Demarech Pool is an energy hub and Legend has it an incredible power lies within. Hearing that explanation, Envoy worry that Shadow Knight may store the Cube of Gaia's energy inside Demarech Pool and using that power to influence the entire Mine.
Luther then decide to aid Envoy as well since he want to repay Envoy's kindness since Envoy helped him on Helonia Coast. He's not much for a fighter but he can help Envoy with investigation. If Envoy can lure the monsters away from the edge of Demarech Pool, he can snuck in and scout the area. Despite Envoy worry about his safety, Envoy still remember his role for being a brave scout at Catseye Lair on Helonia Coast which makes Envoy agree to his suggestion. Eidolon also thinks the same since Envoy can wipe the Ruins Parasites faster than anyone else. 
Envoy then causes ruckus around Ruins Parasites, allowing Luther to snuck in and scout around Demarech Pool. After clearing some of it, Envoy rendezvoused with Luther and he discover ethereal Ball of Light floats through the air and the monsters also are no joke since if they let them emerge from Demarech Pool, they could put the lives of resident in danger. Bobby's eyes flutter as he try to stand despite his injuries has been treated not long ago. Luther then ask him to lay down since he doesn't want him to start bleeding all over the place again but he tell that they shouldn't worry about him and tell what his father has told him about Shadow Knight. 
His father said that all this madness was created by Shadow Knight inserting a powerful force into a Demarech Poll since the ball of light is made of energy and Eidolon notice that the power comes from Cube of Gaia and if Demarech Pool is truly the center to all of this mess, it can easily disseminate the power of the entire Mine itself. If they destroy the ball of light, the creatures around the mine will no longer under its spell however they need to clear the area from monsters around the pool. Envoy hope he can give more details and he want Envoy to start with boulder sentries and use them to eliminate Miracle Rock Monsters before they can destroy ball of Light. He's getting ahead of himself and first they have to obtain the fragments of the core from the sentry and after gather all the ingredients, they can move to next step and he gently touches his wound but winces in pain. Luther sighs and he want Envoy to hand the fragments to him once Envoy collects it while also telling Bobby to rest. 
Envoy then collects it from Boulder Sentries and retrieve the shockcore then hands it to Luther so he can assemble it following Bobby's intstructions. He then finish the assemble and hands it to Envoy to deal with Mircale Rock Monsters and the Rock Monsters are act just like Simelings which they appeared because of magic permerating from Demarech Pool. After defeating Miracle Rock Monsters, use the shock core to prevent them from ressurected. Rebecca also tell that she has a feelings hordes of monsters from Demarech pool are crawling out and they are headed to where they are now and she want Envoy to chase them away since they can't allow the monsters to wreak havoc here. 
The Envoy then clear the area from Boulder Sentries while also using the Shock Core to prevent Miracle Rock Monsters from being ressurected after Envoy defeats it and Luther can see the population is shrinking which the method works well. Rebecca also thank Envoy for driving them away which now is one less to worry about. To the final step itself. Envoy need to destroy ball of light and energy pulsing in the air around Demarech Pool will dissipate naturally and if that happens he hope that creatures in the mine will also returned to normal gradually. The Light Orb give out a flashing light and suddenly disappear when Envoy destroy it. 
Envoy then tell Luther the good news about it and he sighs with relief but his hand shakes a bit but believing that things will go back to normal soon enough but then Rebecca told him that more hideout Bugs are moving in from the north and they are closing in on Demarech Pool which he fear that something has happened at the north. which Bobby also told that it is also a bad news as well. 
Envoy then ask Bobby and find out if he has any more information when Luther stops Envoy. He and Rebecca and here and Bobby is up now, they also can retreat anytime if things got dangerous. It's too bad that he can't come with Envoy since he's not proficient in fighting demons and waging battles though but still he can give Envoy some convenient items which is lightweight backpack. Envoy then thank Luther for the bag since it will become handy in the future since this is at least what Luther can do as a merchant. 
Bobby then give information about the bugs at the north of the mining area that he saw them before. He expect that his father and other are imprisoned there though he know that Envoy said the investigation team is dispatching rescue team to secure the prisoners. Luther then try to stop him, since he will pop all of his stitches but he assure him that he's better now despite he's still worried about his father. The bug itself is not a good sign based on what he saw. He then want Envoy go head north to check his father and the others, worried that the bugs will prevent them from escaping and he want Envoy to secure a path for them in case they are safe. 
Heading north, Envoy clears out Rock Beetle before arrive at where the townsfolk are imprisoned. 
===Securing the hostages===
Arriving there, Envoy meet up with Nate, the Church Investigator that was dispatched by Victoria to rescue the prisoners. He thank Envoy for securing the road for him as he want to report his findings to her. Envoy can see him rather pallid and he bites his lip, trying hard to fight his emotions. The situation is getting worse that if no one help them, they won't make it. The Envoy then continue to ask about situation and status on Shadow Knight hostages. The templars follow the map given by Bobby and found the prisoners but they arrive to late as they found Scholar Miles was dead, ruthlessly slaughtered by Shadow Knight.
Since Miles was expert in ancient texts, Envoy recall what happened at Hazel's memories at Ceament Altar that Shadow Knight demand Miles to awake the Cube of Gaia and when he got what he wanted, he killed Miles despite Envoy know investigation team did their best efforts, Envoy somehow know that slaying Miles was part of Shadow Knight's plan all along. Miles's assistant Maggie was also kidnapped but oddly they haven't heard of her since then. Even though the other townsfolk are not in immediate danger, they're rather weak from ordeal and he want Envoy to distribute water to them.
Envoy then meet Mason, the Mayor of Tomitsa that was familiar with the Mines. He accept the water offered by Envoy while looking up and down. He appreciate Envoy's effort and also telling his condolences about Miles's death and in that regard, he hope that Envoy's brave souls coming from the church understand that it's not Envoy nor Church's fault since they know who they will blame which is the man that the church call Shadow Knight. Despite Envoy feel sad about Miles's death, Envoy want to know what's going on exactly that lead to this. He then explain that Shadow Knight forced him to study the mines to find out where it leads to. Based on formations of Miracle Stones, he discerned that the center of the mountain was the source of all of them and at that central point, deep within the heart of the mountain, the miners discovered Cube of Gaia which he couldn't believe that did they really discover the source of all creation.
Envoy sense Mason start to get quite emotional and hope he continue his story, Mason continues that he threatens them with death, even Miles was coerced by Shadow Knight to interpret the text inscribed upon Cube of Gaia. Right then he finished, the cube began to shine with an eerie blue light. Eidolon looks at Envoy and nods, confirming it was Cube of Gaia out of legend. the cube that created the world are now in the hands of Shadow Knight. He then snatch the cube, kill Miles and release the rest but Miles's young assistant was taken. Envoy place their hand on his shoulder, knowing there is nothing that Envoy can do to ease his pain that all Envoy can do now is to be there for him - for Tomitsa.
Envoy also offers drink to Harvey, and he knew that Bobby knew about them that they are not the type that want to make a mess with but he still went after them. He may think nothing of his own peril but he ought to at least think of his fiancee and not put his life in danger. He was reminded of his mother when she was at Bobby's age while Envoy also curious why Shadow Knight takes him despite he lived in Tomitsa Town for many years. He then ask about Bobby while thanking Envoy for saving his son and recover the map that leads Envoy and church to save them. Envoy tell that he was in stable condition but with someone is watching over him just in case. Hearing that, Harvey nods and look of relief washes over him. He tell that Bobby always get into trouble even when as a baby but also thanking Envoy for saving his life. Compared to the others, Harvey is obviously calm now but at this moment, Envoy got no more question to ask. 
Nate then tell Envoy that they can be great investigator when he saw Envoy inquire about the current situation while handing the drinking water to them but unfortunately, they can't retreat since the Shadow Knight's crew is still lurking in every corner and when they are taking over the camp, a good number of his cronies fled instead of fighting which leads him to suspisciousness that they have been hiding something. He then continues that when the templars are holding off Shadow Knights henchmen and securing the hostages, he saw several of crew manage to escape carrying large backpack with them. He want Envoy to collect it so he can discover what Shadow Knight is really up to. The Envoy then are tasked to defeat the porter and take what they carry to find out what Shadow Knight want to do with it.
===What Shadow Knight is up to with the Miracle Stones?===
The Envoy then retrieve it and got some trouble carrying it by their own. Nate then opens it and discover they are carrying Miracle Stones which makes the situation become no sense. He know that Miracle Stones was a prime material for a well forged weapon but they are also easy to get which lead him to curiousity what Shadow Knight plan to do with so many Miracle Stones. Envoy recall about the Merchants on Navea that used Miracle Stone is common on them and yet Shadow Knight seems collect the stones on his own. He expect that Shadow Knight is collecting stones for some reason which was explained why there are henchmen's around the mining site even after obtaining the cube.
Even after his departure, the mines are still infested with minions of Shadow Knight and even he doesn't know his plan, the situation is also not good and they need to stop the Miracle Stones mining process which he then want Envoy to clear the mine area from them. The Envoy then proceed to eliminate them while not pursuing those who are fleeing but Nate feel frustrated that he still can't discover the reason of Shadow Knight's interest in those stones even Envoy already clear them out.
In order to save some time, he want Envoy to capture one of the miners and bring the miner to him so he can interrogate the miners and Envoy set off to capture Foreman. Despite some struggles, he was eventually captured and Envoy takes him to Nate. The Foreman told that he was paid to ensure the ores were delivered to the Marauder Camp in the east and not knowing anything else. Despite Nate was quite surprised that he answered it truthfully and quickly, the Foreman also continue that the man who hired him has an incredible power and hold a strange cube. When it glows, the stone come to life around him as those lifeless stone become completely under his control and if there anyone attempt to resist, they could be plummeted instantly by a lot of them. Who would dare fo defy his might? Nate then looks at Envoy to ask their opinion and Envoy told him that the Foreman is telling the truth but still unsure about the significance of the moving stones since using golem to threaten people isn't new which makes Nate sigh and he want to investigate the eastern camp further.
Despite the information that Foreman says remain vague, it worries him deeply and if what the foreman says is true, the Shadow Knight has already learned how to create life and he won't let that happened further. All he know about Miracle Stone is how desirable they are for weapon smithing while he also curious what makes it special but the examination from the stones from Porter gives no answers. Eidolon then speaks up suddenly that Gaia Cube is a source of incredible power and perhaps its discovery has changed the world as they know it. Weapons forged from Miracle Stones have power to awaken human's potential and if Eidolon is right then somehow Gaia Cube is influenced the Miracle stone itself.
Nate then want Envoy to mine some fresh Miracle Stones and deliver it to Mason in order to make an assessment to it since he's an ore expert, perhaps it will give them clues what they need for. He then hands Envoy shovel while also ask Envoy to do quick patrol to see if there is anything unusual. Envoy then takes patrol first, seeing the eastern side has been overrun by Rock Beetles while on west side, there are several miners stay behind to mine as Shadow Knight needs a plenty of stones. The Envoy then gathers the sample and hand it to Nate while also report about Envoy's findings at the Mine itself, telling that they are also similar to the Rock Beetles around Demarech Pool.
Envoy suggest that it's likely the Rock Beetles are creatures brought to life by Shadow Knight through Cube of Gaia usage. The creature start to spread and not only appear at mines which makes Nate more concern that Shadow Knight is actually able to to create life from nothing. He then call for Mason to make his assesment about stones that Envoy recently mined it.
Mason then examine the rocks in shock which makes Nate wonder about it. He tell Nate that they know that Miracle stones is so precious because of the strength it seems to give weapons power but now the strength is greatly amplified now and it's too powerful for them to control. Envoy realize that the Miracles Stones gained their mystic properties from Cube of Gaia and since Shadow Knight has uncovered the Cube, its full power has unleashed upon the mines and greatly impacted the entire area with is power.
He then learn that the Rock beetles truly are a new creation brought on by the Cube of Gaia and can't allow them to spread more further than they already are since they will put the entire town in danger. He then want Envoy to eliminate the Rock Beetles around the mine before it gets out of control. The Envoy then clears it out to prevent them from spreading and after all of them have been eliminated to the source itself, Envoy return to Nate and report about it. The Envoy then ask him about what to do next and he will relax for a moment but he already has a plan underway. His partner, Hamilton is already investigating the Marauder Camp in the east while also hope to locate Maggie with hope that she's still alive. If all goes well, they will soon able to uncover Shadow Knights plan as long as they can but Harvey suddenly guffaws in to their conversation, telling them that his plan was already blatantly obvious which makes him narrow his eyes to Harvey, wanting explanation.
===Harvey's true identity===
The Envoy ask him about it if he really know about Shadow Knights intentions, with strange smile on his face, he speaks about his intention. The lode bring mined in the west side of the mine is only the edge of the deposit but the eastern lode is what Shadow Knight really wants as it contains something of even greater power known as the Miracle Crystals. Those crystals are for making even more powerful weapons that can only be wielded by an Envoy of Gaia which he suspect that Shadow Knight's goal must be to obtain the Miracle Crystals.
Nate suddenly goes on alert due to Harvey's sudden strange behavior and looks at him very uneasily. Harvey make a strange smile again that leaves Envoy unsure what to think while he tell Nate that old man like him can't know things like this and maybe Nate suspect him in cahoots with Shadow Knight then he told him that he was attacked by a Stoneskin Lion outside Marauder Camp in the east and he lost his tools when he's in rush to escape. He want Envoy to retrieve it back to him so he can tell about what he can find about Miracle Crystal more. Nate nod to Envoy despite he keep his guard up as his hand rests quietly on his weapon while looking at Harvey.
The Envoy then battle the Stoneskin Lion until able to find the Very Old Toolkit which Envoy expect it was from him and went back to Harvey to hand it over. Nate takes the toolkit from Envoy but never taking his eyes off of Harvey. With tools in his hand, he takes a look at it and his eyes widen in surprise. He can't believe that Harvey have been hiding in the plain sight all these years and shows Envoy the markings on his tool while Nate stood up and points accusingly to Harvey while handing Envoy Harvey's toolkit.
The Envoy recognize the mark from Templar equipment but doesn't know why it's so important here. Envoy look back and forth between Harvey and Nate, waiting for someone to say something and Harvey only smiles and say nothing about it. Nate then told Envoy that it's the mark of Templars and Harvey was the last Knight Blacksmith for the Church which he realize that he is Analisa's Master. He remember that Harvey's skills as a smith is why Harvey was be able to wield the title of Knight Blacksmith but one day he went retired and disappeared.
Harvey then laughs, stopping Nate from talking about him further. He just need a change of scenery and for some privacy, he trained Analisa well and he knew she could handle the job at least as well as he did. He can hardly believe it since the one who told about Miracle Crystal come straight from the Knight Blacksmith itself is true without a doubt. He then want Envoy to report about it to Hamilton as soon as possible. 
With the stones that Shadow Knight collected, it's a matter of time before he found the Miracle Crystal. Harvey wonder if Envoy can stop him and Envoy told him that they will never give up no matter what happens. He laughs lightly at his current predicament, telling that even he has been retired for a while, he doesn't get the luxury of relaxation yet. He then hands the letter that contain detailed explanation from him to Envoy in order to deliver it to Hamilton. 
Nate also want Envoy to assist Hamilton at the east since what he will deal with is Shadow Knight's henchmans. Nate himself will stay behind to protect Harvey while he want Envoy to give Hamilton update of situation. Envoy noticed that Mason was used to Locate Cube of Gaia and Miles was used to unseal the Cube while only Harvey manage to escape before he was being used. It is clear that Shadow Knight know Harvey's true identity and intented to have him forge the weapons made of Miracle Crystals obtained from the Demarech Mines. Nate's decision is right to stay behind and protect Harvey. Nate then inform that the camp was guarded by Varan and taking them down is not easy as it looks and more likely Envoy will encounter them on the way to the east so he want Envoy to defeat Varan patrolman. 
===Finding correct road into the Mine and taking back the Miracle Crystal===
Clearing the way from Varan patrolman, The Envoy then meet up with Hamilton and he has been worried about Nate lately because if Shadow Knight made its return in his current state, they don't have a chance against him and telling Hamilton what Envoy found at town. He looks lost in thought as he heard that this madness happens because of Miracle Crystals. He need to act fast since Miles is already dead and Maggie can be next one. For more information, he then opens mail from Harvey and his eyes widened to see the contents of the letter itself, realizing that the old man at town is actually Knight Blacksmith the entire time. Despite this is an irregular request and doubt Church will agree, he can't make such decision since Harvey is a Blacksmith recognized by church and he decide to wait and see what kind of decision that the church made. 
The Envoy was confused, asking what the letter is all about and Hamilton explain that Harvey believe that it's the best course of action to forge a weapon for Envoy out of Miracle Crystals. The Shadow Knight will soon get his hands on it so he believes that they should prepare for this as best as they can. The Envoy then surprises to hear about Miracle Crystal forged weapons and ask for more details about it since it was Harvey's suggestion but he can't tell Envoy much until church made its final decision and until then, collecting the materials will save time for now and Harvey must be really trust Envoy because if not, he wouldn't do this for just anybody.
The Shadow Knight Miners have their hidden entrance to Demarech Mines however without a map, they will be certainly lost in the winding path of the mines and they have to be fully prepared before undertaking the investigation. The Miners in the camp most certainly possess a map of the correct roads to take and he want to procure a copy of the map so they can safely travel through the mines.
The Envoy then defeat any Miners that Envoy can find and taking folded papers, opening it. Despite some annoyance such as Lover's Photo and Family Letter, Envoy eventually found some Mine Road Map that can be used for next step and hand it to Hamilton. He take a look at it and it will take some time to assemble the map and finding the best road to get inside. He realize that the map is like a maze due to its complexity as he need more time to assemble it. While he's working on assembling it, he want to slow down their mining process so he send Envoy to find their mining tools and destroy it.
While Hamilton is working on assembling it, Envoy takes the mining tool and destroy it as many as Envoy can then went back to him to see that he is already complete it. Before proceeding with the next plan however, he want to complete Harvey's request by defeating Stoneskin Lion and their tamers while also taking some Stoneskin Lion Scales. Eidolon was confused about it since they could sneak past through them unnoticed and Hamilton explain that the scale powder is often used by blacksmiths to increase the temperature of their forge which he assume that Harvey now is preparing to make Miracle Weapons. If the templars manage to secure Miracle Crystals, they want to use it as soon as possible otherwise Shadow Knight will try to get it back swiftly.
The Envoy then defeat the Tamer and Stoneskin Lion while also getting their scales. After defeating and collecting enough, Envoy returns to him only to see him getting nervous and turns out Shadow Knight already found Miracle Crystal. He overheard chatter from the miners that they have found the Miracle Crystal and most likely the Captain of Marauder, Solomon possess it since Shadow Knight is not present at this moment but whatever it takes, the Crystal must not be delivered to him or he will find a way to capture Harvey again. While Hamilton will go west first to hand the skin to Harvey before returning to town to report about current situation to Victoria, he want Envoy to seize it. He then hands Envoy teleportation device so Envoy can escape if Envoy are being overwhelmed by Marauders if Envoy manage to defeat Solomon. Despite he doesn't doubt Envoy's capabilities, what worries him now is the time goes ticking. 
The Envoy make a blitz attack to the Marauder Camp while Hamilton went to Harvey to deliver the scale and Victoria at Tomitsa to report their findings. After taking the crystal back, Envoy use teleporter to make an immediate escape and arrive at where he was stationed, coincidentally he also just came back despite heavily panting. The Envoy then hands him Miracle Crystal but when he ask about Floyd, Envoy didn't found him when battling Solomon and Marauders which makes Hamilton wonder where he is now. When Eidolon says that he may already entered the mine, it worried Hamilton further.
Even he did have a map which he doesn't and his eagerness to rescue Maggie will blind his logic, he will be walking into a trap. It may take some time before Church's Army Arrives and he wasn't sure if Floyd can hande himself by his own which is why Envoy will go and find Floyd while Hamilton will seek out reinforcements. He will deliver the crystal to Harvey first and once reinforcements arrived, he will aid Envoy since the only solution now is for Envoy to enter the Mines and find Floyd. 
===Battle of Miner's Steppe and Maggie's defection===
Inside the mines, Envoy saw Veteran Miner and Elite Marauder Patrol while also heard their Captain, Qulun that they got the templars cornered and want to make their death as painful as possible. The Envoy punch through the defenses and battling Qulun. After defeating it, Envoy meet up with Floyd got wounded and saw several dead Templars. If Envoy didn't make it in time, he is surely dead by right now. He also tell that Maggie has been defected to Shadow Knight, pledging her allegiances to him. 
Floyd found Maggie near the entrance and approached her, hoping to guide her back outside however he never expect that she will attack him so viciously. He frowns and continue to pressure his wound while continue telling that Maggie was loyal to the church and Miles trusted her completely and he hardly believe that she's working with Shadow Knight. He then want Envoy to go on ahead while he will tend his wound and holding position until reinforcement from Hamilton arrives. He then told Envoy that if Envoy continue going down the tunnel, Envoy will found her and he want Envoy to subdue her as best as Envoy can and maybe also get her explanation why she is defecting to Shadow Knight.
Pushing forward, Envoy encounter some Beetle Egg that if Envoy destroy it, it will reveal the Beetle Hatchlings and Envoy can heard sone screeching which was from some giant creature. Envoy then found some variety colors of the crystal and take a look at it but it turns out it was an ambush as Ramgram, Giant Beetle Crystal and its hatchlings. Envoy defeats them all and continue pushing onward where Envoy encounter Old Mine Golem and Deep Cave Parasite.
Up ahead, Envoy catch someone run and it was Maggie. Envoy then quickly breakthrough the monsters and able to catch up with her. Envoy then saw Maggie and underestimate Envoy, deciding to use Archaic Tome to summon Titanus while Maggie also use her reflection to fasten the summon. A Pandemonium portal opens and Titanus comes out, grunted a bit when Maggie orders him to destroy pipsqueak that he refer to Envoy. The battle was quite intense and eventually, Envoy defeat it much to Titanus Surprise.
Defeating Lord of the Otherworld Bloodface Titanus, Maggie make an attempt to escape but Envoy stops her and she dropped the crystal in process. The Envoy seize it and she will retrieve it back to Shadow Knight but when she cast spell Victoria ambushes her and her reinforcements arrived to stop her from escaping. Victoria then want to know why she defected to Shadow Knight and Miles was so kind of her, hoping Maggie will tell what happened but she replies with cruel smile that no one has been given more kindess than Shadow Knight himself which makes Victoria frowns and put off her words then look at Envoy.
She will bring Maggie back to the church to interrogate her and appreciate Envoy's help despite the outcome is quite less than idea. Because of Envoy, the are able to put this matter to rest. 
===A gift from Harvey, a Miracle weapon===
She almost forgot that she has message from Harvey that he has something for Envoy the next time he see Envoy. Envoy then want to know what it's all about and it turns out Harvey has been authorized to make weapons from Miracle Crystal from Church to Envoy. She smiles but also envy of Envoy that for the Knight Blacksmith to make weapons for Envoy using Miracle Crystal, it's a dream for the Templars and she bid Envoy good luck.
The Envoy then went to Harvey and he was proud of Envoy that they manage to foil his plans, patting Envoy's shoulder while Envoy ask to explain more about power from Miracle Crystal. The Miracle Crystal draws a lot of power from Cube of Gaia and it also has similar effect when wielded as a weapon by Envoy of Gaia. It should greaty enhance Envoy's power which is why Shadow Knight want it so badly. He also remind Envoy that Shadow Knight is also Envoy of Gaia but he was fallen from the grace unfortunately and if he got his hand on a weapon forged to the crystal, no one would be able to stop him. 
He already prepare the present for the Envoy and he want Envoy to hand him things inside the box there. The Envoy then pick the weapon and he claim that this is the first weapon he made ever since he was retired and he forge it with Miracle Crystal which is now belong to the Envoy. With great power comes great responsibility, he advice Envoy to use it only for good and it will bring horrible destruction if used for evil. He believe in Envoy that Envoy will do the right thing from his heart.
It's true that they manage to stop Shadow Knight from getting his hands on Miracle Crystal but he is still a powerful foe even without that great power. What's more he has Gaia Cube and incredible amount of Miracle stones to control. The Envoy then ask him if he knows about the full power of Cube of Gaia but he can't answer it since he also doesn't know about it but one thing he know is the entriety of the world was created by Cube of Gaia. It has long been suspected that Envoys of Gaia derived their power from the remnants of the cube. If it was true, given how powerful each Envoy is, the undistilled power of the Cube must be immense. He can guess it's time for Envoy to return to Navea and report to Grand Bishop while also seeking advice from him since he know that Shadow Knight will make his move very soon enough. 
The Envoy thanks him and set out to Navea to report while also seeking advice from Grand Bishop Belenus.
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