So you work for Gorax, huh? All right, pass the sausage, then.
Me
Why aren't you working?
Igaraz
I am permitted to study the teachings of Innos. I seek wisdom in his words.
Igaraz
One day he will choose me - and then I shall take the test of magic and enter the Circle of Fire.
Me
Who are the Chosen?
Igaraz
The novices whom Innos has ordained to take the test of magic.
Igaraz
He who passes it is accepted into the ranks of the Magicians of Fire.
Me
What is the Test of Magic?
Igaraz
A test which is announced by the high council to all chosen novices.
Igaraz
It is an assignment in which faith and cleverness are put to the test.
Igaraz
All the chosen novices take part - but it is only possible for one of them to complete it successfully.
Me
How can I be chosen?
Igaraz
You have no influence on that. Innos alone chooses his novices, and the High Council announces his will.
Me
How can I study the scriptures?
Igaraz
You must gain access to the library.
Igaraz
However, Master Parlan will only give you the key if you have first finished your duties.
Igaraz
(proudly) It has happened. Innos has chosen me and I shall take part in the test of magic.
Me
I'm in it, too - I demanded the Test of Fire.
Igaraz
You did WHAT? So either you are a favorite of Innos, or completely crazy.
Me
I've already done a lot of crazy things, so I'm positive I can pull this off, too ...
Igaraz
Innos holds his hand over me - therefore I shall pass this test.
Me
And, found out anything yet?
Igaraz
Since you stand no chance anyway, I may as well tell you:
Igaraz
Don't bother looking near the farms - there is nothing there that will get you anywhere.
Me
Maybe we could work together ...
Igaraz
Forget it. I'll accomplish this mission alone. You would just be a hindrance to me.
Me
Have you seen Agon or Ulf?
Igaraz
We split up at the inn. I went to the farms and those two set out together - but where to, I don't know.
Me
Do you know anything about a 'living rock'?
Igaraz
(cackling) No! Did Serpentes give you this test?
Me
Yes, why?
Igaraz
I think I can imagine what he means ...
Igaraz
You wouldn't be the first person to fail this test ...
Me
Where exactly can I find this living rock?
Igaraz
Just keep following this path. After quite a while, you'll come to a river.
Igaraz
Just continue to follow the path up the mountain. It's got to be up there someplace.
Igaraz
When you come to a bridge, you've gone too far.
Igaraz
(laughs) IF you get that far in the first place ...
Igaraz
That's all I'm going to tell you ... (sarcastic) It's supposed to be your TEST after all!
Me
Have you found out anything new?
Igaraz
Not yet, but I'm still searching.
Igaraz
Hey, wait. We need to talk ...
Me
Actually, I don't think so ...
Igaraz
I've waited years for this test. Innos is with me and I MUST pass this test.
Me
That sounds familiar.
Me
You're not the only one who says that.
Igaraz
Enough chatter. I need what you found. So, time for you to die!
Me
We need to talk about Babo.
Igaraz
(reserved) Yes, what's wrong?
Me
You've got something which belongs to Babo.
Igaraz
What might that be?
Me
A few papers. Babo would like them back.
Igaraz
(mocking) He would, wouldn't he. I can imagine. Unfortunately, I prefer to keep them, which brings us to a bit of a dilemma.
Me
Where have you got the papers?
Igaraz
(smugly) Well, of course I don't have them on me. I'm afraid I can't help you further.
Me
Where are they?
Igaraz
I have them safely locked up. And you will never get the key from me.
Me
What was Babo supposed to do for you?
Igaraz
If I had known the baby would do it in his pants over a few swampweeds, then I would have seen to it that someone else took care of the monastery garden.
Me
He's supposed to grow swampweed?
Igaraz
Of course. Since none of that stuff comes out from behind the barrier anymore, the price in the city has tripled.
Igaraz
It could have been a good bargain for everyone involved. But Babo didn't want to play along.
Me
How much do you want for the papers?
Igaraz
(laughs) Ha, actually they're almost priceless. You very rarely see something like that here.
Igaraz
But I have no desire to wager my future against a few gold pieces.
Igaraz
300 gold pieces and you can do what you like with the papers.
Me
I want to buy those papers.
Igaraz
Look, I can't leave here right now. I'll give you the key to my chest, there's nothing else in there anyway.