Look, the new novice appears before the High Council. Innos be with you, son.
Me
What exactly is the task of the High Council?
Ulthar
It is our duty to proclaim the will of Innos. Thus, we name the chosen novices who will be put to the Test of Magic.
Ulthar
Even though we lead a retired life, we turn our gaze upon the events of the world, for the church of Innos represents the highest earthly law.
Me
Ah, so you're interested in what's going on in the world ...
Me
So what do you think of those dragons squatting in the Valley of Mines, with their army growing every day?
Ulthar
I understand that you are angry, but we must first weigh your words before we take any steps.
Ulthar
If we allow ourselves to be carried away and act rashly now, we will achieve nothing. Therefore, fulfill your tasks - and we shall discuss what is to be done.
Me
Tell me about the Test of Magic.
Ulthar
It is the chance for the chosen novices to enter the guild of magicians. But only one can pass the test.
Ulthar
And Innos alone chooses the novices for it.
Me
When's the test going to take place?
Ulthar
As soon as we have heard the will of Innos. We inform the chosen novices, and put them to the test.
Me
I am ready to face your test, Master.
Ulthar
I am not surprised that you know the old law.
Ulthar
But I suspect that you do not realize what risk you are taking. Bear in mind that an impatient spirit will not withstand the Test of Fire.
Ulthar
It has been a long time since anyone took this test. And there is only one man who ever survived it, and passed.
Ulthar
A young ambitious novice then, he has long since found his place in the High Council - I speak of Serpentes.
Me
He won't be the only one who ever passed that test for much longer.
Ulthar
Then I shall not keep you waiting any longer. Hear my test for you:
Ulthar
Create a fire arrow rune. That is all - may Innos help you.
Ulthar
You know your task. Attend to it.
Me
I have created the rune!
Ulthar
Well done, novice. You shall keep this, your first rune.
Ulthar
Once you have reached the first Circle of Fire, you will be able to use it.
Ulthar
You have fulfilled this test to my satisfaction.
Ulthar
But the dangerous task which Serpentes has assigned you still lies before you!
Me
Any news?
Ulthar
Not at the moment. Go and complete your tasks. You still have much to do.
Ulthar
No. Nothing which you do not already know, Brother.
Ulthar
One more thing. Some of the roadside shrines dedicated to Innos have been desecrated by the enemy. They have lost their magical consecration.
Me
I see. And now?
Ulthar
It is up to you to purify these shrines, so that the situation does not escalate.
Ulthar
Take this holy water and trickle it on the base of the shrine.
Ulthar
With the holy words of purification, the shrine will regain its old power.
Ulthar
Gorax can sell you a map on which our shrines are marked.
Ulthar
Here's a map for you. The shrines which we have set up are marked on it.
Ulthar
Now go and perform your tasks.
Ulthar
One more little thing. Stay away from the roadside shrines. We have heard that some of them have been desecrated.
Ulthar
No one can say what effect they now have.
Ulthar
It is not your task to solve this problem. The paladins will take care of this matter.
Me
I have purified all the shrines.
Ulthar
Excellently done, my son. I am proud of you. May Innos watch over you.
Ulthar
Take this Amulet of Strength, that it may be of use to you in battle against the enemy.
Ulthar
Good news. The roadside shrines have been purified. The strength of Innos has helped the paladins to remove this problem from the world.
Ulthar
You may once again make your donations to Innos without reservation or regret.