Lv52. Desert Guide

==Conversation==
===Accepting the Quest===
Hayes
: "If you know this region's legends, you may have heard of a massive complex of ruins, long ago vanished beneath the desert sands. These are the fabled Ozymand Temple, seat of the old kingdom! The wealth in those ruins could make the hoards of today's rulers look like paupers' pennies!"
: "And THIS, right here, is the only known map showing its location!" Hayes spreads the map proudly before you.
: "According to the map, Ozymand Temple is actually on the other side of the desert. The problem is, it's just not possible to walk straight through, even with plentiful supplies."
: "Only Akara knows the shifting paths of the desert, but no matter how we tried to petition and persuade him, he just wouldn't agree to guide us. If you're willing to join up with us, do you think you could maybe convince Akara for me? You've got a trustworthy look about you - perhaps you'll succeed where we failed."
===In Progress===
Akara
: Akara looks you over with a flinty gaze.
===Talking to Tina===
Tina
: "You're <Envoy>, right? The one Hayes invited to be a part of the Star Plan?" Not waiting for a response, Tina continues to talk.
: "Wow, a personal invitation from Hayes! That's quite the honor. To be in charge of such a large division of the Sanknie Alliance requires not only ability, but also an elaborate network of people and great diplomatic skill!"
Envoy
: You mention Akara to Tina, inquiring as to the current situation and any tips to convince him to help.
Tina
: "That... person is frustratingly mysterious. He's standoffish to merchants like us, like we're not worth his time!" Tina looks at Akara and sticks her tongue out, then draws it back in, self-consciously.
: "Anyway, as for Akara... Back when our caravan got lost in the desert, Akara was the one who found us, and led us back to the oasis. Without him, who knows what would've happened?"
: "But when Hayes invited Akara to guide the caravan through the desert to Ozymand Temple, Akara turned him down flat, left the oasis, and came here alone. If you're trying to get him to join up, you're probably wasting your time. I was sent here to persuade him, but can't get him to budge an inch on his decision. I can't imagine him agreeing to it."
===Completing the Quest===
Akara
: Akara frowns, apparently lost in thought. You wait, patiently, before deciding to speak up.
Envoy
: After a friendly introduction, you begin to explain Hayes's request to the peculiar looking Dwarf.
Akara
: Akara frowns dismissively as he holds up his hand to interrupt you. "Did Hayes put you up to this? You're wasting your time."
: With his hand still suspended in the air, he looks over your shoulder, suddenly seeming a bit unnerved, but quickly returns to his calm demeanor.
: "What did you say your name was... <Envoy>, is that it? This name... It means something to me. Come here. Closer, closer! Let me take a good look at you..."
Category:Main Quests
Category:Star Sand Desert Quests