Wait! You don't know the new laws of the city yet!
Me
Later.
Lothar
If I hear ONE more time that you are telling people here about dragons, you will be in big trouble, do I make myself clear?
Lothar
As long as you are in Khorinis, you can feel safe.
Lothar
The king's paladins watch over this city now!
Lothar
Halt, stranger!
Lothar
I haven't seen you come through this gate.
Me
And?
Lothar
And the guards on the other gate have orders not to let any unknown persons into the city.
Me
Weeell ...
Lothar
I shall have to have a word with those two!
Lothar
But now for us two:
Lothar
I am Lothar. Paladin of the King and humble servant of Innos, your Lord.
Lothar
Our commander, Lord Hagen, has entrusted me with the task of explaining to all newcomers the new laws which apply to all inhabitants of the city.
Lothar
Since people have started simply vanishing all over this town, everybody needs to watch out that they don't suffer the same fate.
Me
I have an important message for the leader of the paladins!
Lothar
The honorable Lord Hagen is not receiving anyone.
Lothar
Lord Andre, the commander of the city guard, is responsible for all issues pertaining to the common folk.
Me
I have come to get the Eye of Innos!
Lothar
The Eye is a matter for Lord Hagen. Speak to him about it.
Lothar
The sacred Eye of Innos! How do you know about that?! You are not a member of the order!
Me
A magician told me about it.
Lothar
I don't know what his motives were when he entrusted one of the secrets of our order to you.
Lothar
But he certainly didn't mean for YOU to get your fingers on it.
Me
But ...
Lothar
I don't want to hear any more about it!
Lothar
First you start with fairy tales about dragons and then this - incredible!
Me
Listen - the city is threatened by dragons!
Lothar
That can't be true!
Lothar
Another lunatic!
Lothar
We have enough unrest in the city as it is. And without some dimwit scaring people with fairy tales about dragons!
Lothar
I immediately locked up the last person who was here telling dragon tales and sent him to the Valley of Mines with the prison transport. So mind your tongue!
Lothar
We can't use anyone here who spreads panic among the people!
Lothar
I have often heard that. But it is difficult to believe.
Lothar
It would be better if you kept that to yourself. We must avoid fear and panic among the people.
Me
Do you know anything about a stone creature from the stone circle at Lobart's farm?
Lothar
Certainly. We destroyed it. It was a threat to the surrounding farms.
Lothar
Why do you ask?
Me
Do you think that's normal?
Lothar
That stone monster, you mean?
Lothar
As far as I know, the Water Mages are taking care of it.
Lothar
I don't give it much thought. We have our tasks here in town, and in the Valley of Mines.
Me
I see.
Me
I am looking for a metal fragment of a ring ornament.
Me
It should have been somewhere near Lobart's stone circle.
Lothar
Yes, there was such a thing. The stone creature was carrying it. I thought it was a rune of magic.
Lothar
I gave it to Lord Hagen. I've no idea whether he has still got it.
Me
Somebody already reported the dragons here?
Lothar
Yes. The fellow's name was Diego. I think so, in any case.
Lothar
(threatens) I warned him - just like you! But the lunatic just wouldn't stop getting on my nerves!
Me
(little sigh) All right - explain the rules of the city to me!
Lothar
First: The honorable paladin Lord Hagen resides in the upper quarter, along with his troops.
Lothar
That is why access to the upper quarter is allowed only to honorable citizens.
Lothar
Second: The town hall in the upper quarter is now the command post of the paladins. Only the paladins themselves and members of the militia have access to it.
Lothar
And third: Whoever is accused of a crime must exonerate himself with the commander of the militia.
Lothar
Any questions?
Me
The townspeople are simply disappearing?
Lothar
Yes. It seems to be more every day.
Lothar
It's most annoying that the militia have still not been able to discover what's behind these strange occurrences.
Lothar
Small wonder that the town's inhabitants are very wary of strangers right now.
Lothar
So don't provoke them when you're in town, understood?
Me
How do I BECOME a citizen of the town?
Lothar
Only those with regular jobs will be considered citizens of the town!
Lothar
But don't think that you will be admitted to Lord Hagen just because you are a citizen of the town!
Lothar
As a citizen you have access to the upper quarter - nothing more!
Lothar
Only as a member of the militia will you have access to the town hall!
Me
Where can I find work?
Lothar
You will have to apply as an apprentice to one of the masters here in the lower part of the city.
Lothar
As soon as a master accepts you, you are a citizen of the town.
Lothar
However, the other masters must agree to it, that is the custom here in Khorinis.
Lothar
If you were thinking about looking for work in the harbor district - forget it!
Lothar
The scum of the city live there. Don't even go there, you would regret it!
Me
How do I get to the upper quarter?
Lothar
Say, are you listening to me at all?!
Lothar
You are not a citizen of this town. You can save yourself the trip - the guards won't let you in.
Lothar
The entire area behind the inner gate is off limits to you!
Me
How do I get accepted into the militia?
Lothar
By express command of Lord Hagen, only citizens of the town will be admitted into the militia.
Me
I see.
Lothar
If you want to know more, speak to Lord Andre in the barracks.
Me
What do I have to do to get armor like yours?
Lothar
(ranting) What? You aren't even a member of the militia!
Lothar
You're not even a CITIZEN!
Lothar
How can you even think of being allowed to wear the armor of a PALADIN?
Lothar
Only a few militia soldiers, those who have performed extraordinary deeds, have been granted that honor so far.
Lothar
(strictly) If you want to be a paladin, you have a long road ahead of you, my boy!
Me
Where can I find the commander of the city guard?
Lothar
Lord Andre can be found in the barracks at the other end of the city.
Me
Where can I spend the night here?
Lothar
If you are looking for a place to sleep, go to the hotel directly across from the barracks.
Lothar
The paladins pay for the lodging of all travelers who come to the city.
Lothar
The traveling traders from the marketplace are also lodged there.
Lothar
You can talk to Lord Andre about everything else!
Me
But I MUST see Lord Hagen!
Lothar
And as I see, he accepted you into the militia.
Lothar
Hm - he must know what he's doing.
Me
How many masters are there?
Lothar
I believe there are five altogether.
Lothar
Tell me, didn't I make myself clear? No more tales about dragons!
Me
How do you know ...?
Lothar
That is NONE of your business!
Lothar
That was the last time, understood?!
Me
Where do I find the commander of the militia?
Me
I am now an apprentice with one of the masters!
Lothar
You again.
Lothar
I have heard that you saw Lord Andre?
Lothar
I told you that you could only join the militia if you were a citizen of the town.
Lothar
I have reported to Lord Hagen that you wish to speak to him...
Me
And? What did he say?
Lothar
He has never heard of you.
Me
Of course not. Did you tell him about the dragons?
Lothar
Didn't I tell you to STOP these stories?!
Lothar
I have heard that you already have the approval of some of the masters.
Lothar
You're quite serious about this, aren't you?
Lothar
You must obey the rules, just like everybody else!
Lothar
Lord Hagen is not available.
Lothar
If you have something IMPORTANT to say, go to Lord Andre. He will help you!
Lothar
Ah! You again!
Lothar
So you actually managed to get into the upper quarter!
Lothar
Where did you get that robe?
Me
I have passed the Test of Fire.
Lothar
Incredible. Then what is happening here must be the will of Innos ...
Lothar
You haven't joined Onar's mercenaries, have you?
Lothar
How did you get in here?
Me
I bring a peace offering from Lee ...
Lothar
Bah! Lord Hagen will never agree to it.
Lothar
There are some things you must heed here, otherwise you will wind up outside as fast as you got in here.
Lothar
You are only allowed to enter the merchants' buildings. You can recognize them by the signs over the door - just so there are no misunderstandings.
Lothar
The other buildings belong to important citizens - there is nothing there for you!
Lothar
Even if you are now a member of the order of Innos.
Lothar
As a member of the militia, you also have access to the rooms of the paladins.
Lothar
But your quarters are still in the barracks.
Lothar
The important citizens of this town live in this quarter. So treat them with respect.
Lothar
Do we understand each other?
Me
Sure.
Me
Where can I find Lord Hagen?
Lothar
He is in the town hall, at the end of the upper quarter.
Lothar
But you will not be admitted there without a good reason.
Me
I went to see Lord Hagen ...
Lothar
And? You didn't bother him with your dragon tales, did you?
Me
Yes, I did...
Lothar
Tell me this isn't true ...
Me
He sent me to get him some proof...
Lothar
Well then, good luck. (to himself) What a lunatic...
Me
I have the proof! Here is the letter from Commander Garond!
Lothar
So there really are dragons?
Lothar
I have done you an injustice. I shall pray to Innos for forgiveness for my behavior.
Me
Has anything exciting happened lately?
Lothar
Yes, that they let someone like you in here. Such a thing hasn't happened in ages.
Lothar
You should know that best. As a member of the city guard, it is your task to see to law and order!