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Me	What's your job here?
Marduk	I prepare the paladins for their fight against Evil.
Me	Is there anything I can do for you, Master?
Marduk	For me? No, I do not require your help. Pray rather for the well-being of the warriors of Innos who have gone to the Valley of Mines.
Me	I prayed for the paladins.
Marduk	You have done well. Now go back to doing your work.
Me	What is 'Evil'?
Marduk	Evil is everywhere. It is the power of Beliar, the eternal adversary of Innos.
Marduk	It is the all-encompassing blackness which seeks to blot out the Light of Innos forever.
Marduk	Beliar is the Lord of Darkness, of Hate and Destruction.
Marduk	Only those among us in whose hearts blazes the Holy Fire of Innos will bear the radiant Light of Innos into the world and banish the darkness.
Me	But there are only magicians and novices living in the monastery.
Marduk	That is correct. In contrast to our community which honors the Word of Innos ...
Marduk	... the paladins honor the great deeds of our Lord, above all else.
Marduk	We are the representatives of Innos, but the paladins are his warriors, who go into battle in his name and increase his glory.
Me	Is there anything you can teach me?
Marduk	I am an expert in the magics of ice and thunder. I can teach you their power.
Marduk	However, I only instruct magicians.
Me	Teach me.
Marduk	At the moment I cannot teach you.
Marduk	Welcome, my son.
Marduk	Since when are you one of the paladins?
Marduk	Where do you come from?
Me	That's none of your business.
Marduk	(scolding) A paladin should always be polite and modest. It is your task to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Marduk	(scolding) It is a privilege and you should be thankful that Innos offers you this opportunity. Think about that!
Marduk	(angry) There were times when it was not possible for rabble to enter our holy monastery. You are proof that those were better times.
Marduk	(warning) I warn you, don't get up to anything here or you will be immediately punished. We shall exercise no false lenience.
Me	Only for a short time.
Marduk	Then I bid you welcome. In this battle we need every man who has the courage to oppose Evil.
Marduk	The fate of us all lies in the hands of men like you. May Innos ever give you the courage you need.
Me	I've come from the farms.
Marduk	Then I bid you welcome in the name of hospitality. I hope that you will appreciate it.
Marduk	Do not abuse your place as a guest, or you will have big problems.
Me	What can you teach me?
Marduk	Naturally, I cannot teach you your combat skills.
Marduk	I can, however, bring the essence of Innos and his gifts closer to you.
Marduk	Besides, it is my task to prepare you for the Consecration of the Sword.
Me	And the magic?
Marduk	Here we teach only our magic. You must learn the magic of the paladins in the city.
Me	Maybe later.
Marduk	You are heartily welcome here any time.
Me	What do you mean by that?
Marduk	When Innos had to leave our world, he left humankind a part of his divine power.
Marduk	Only a few of us humans are allowed to use his power, and to oversee justice in his name.
Me	And what do you want to bring closer to me?
Marduk	I can set you on the right path to recognize the essence of Innos, and follow him.
Me	What's the Consecration of the Sword?
Marduk	The Consecration of the Sword is one of the paladins' most sacred rituals.
Marduk	During this ceremony, the holy power of Innos flows through the blade of the paladin's sword and gives the sword undreamed of powers.
Marduk	A sword so consecrated is a paladin's most valuable possession and will accompany him his whole life long.
Me	I want to consecrate my sword.
Marduk	If you are determined to take this step, you will first need a magic blade.
Marduk	With this, you should then retreat to the chapel and pray.
Marduk	During the prayer, and after a reasonable donation to our Lord Innos, you should ask Innos for his grace and guidance in the battle against Evil.
Marduk	If Innos is well disposed toward you, your sword will be consecrated to our Lord from that moment on.
Me	What kind of a donation?
Marduk	Now, in view of the grace that is to be granted to you, a sum of 5000 gold pieces is more than suitable.
Marduk	Of course, you are allowed to give more.
Me	Where can I get a magic blade?
Marduk	Try in the city with Harad the smith.
Marduk	He provides the paladins with magic blades while they are on the island.
Me	Harad is dead.
Marduk	I am sorry, then you will have to wait until you return to the mainland with the other paladins.
Me	Any news?
Marduk	Yes, Tthe enemy has succeeded in planting a traitor in our sacred halls.
Marduk	He has stolen the Eye of Innos, one of our most important artifacts. And that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Marduk	(concerned) The enemy has apparently already entered the city.
Me	What do you mean?
Marduk	One of the paladins, Lothar, was murdered in the street.
Marduk	(angry) In broad daylight! It has gone too far, but I fear that is only the beginning.
Me	What's going to happen now?
Marduk	We will pursue the thief, no matter where. We will hunt him down and see to it that he receives his just punishment.
Me	For that, we would need to know first who the thief is.
Marduk	We will soon find out. And no matter how long it takes us, we shall find him.
Marduk	This I swear by Innos.
Marduk	A murder, moreover of a paladin, is without doubt one of the worst crimes there is.
Marduk	The murderer will undoubtedly be sentenced to death.
Me	Bennet is innocent. The witness lied.
Marduk	How do you know that?
Me	I have found proof.
Marduk	Sometimes I think that treason and greed are our greatest enemies.
Me	Has the murderer been caught?
Marduk	Fortunately, yes. It was one of the cut-throats from Onar's farm.
Me	Who?
Marduk	I don't know his name. But there are certainly a few figures among the mercenaries of whom you could expect such a deed.
Me	Where did the thief go?
Marduk	I don't know that, he rushed to the gate like he was possessed and then disappeared.
Marduk	No matter where he hides, under what rock he crawls, the wrath of Innos will strike him and scorch his black soul.
Me	Any news?
Marduk	No, alas not, the situation is still very critical.