Diplomat's Saga: Earth Den Investigation

Speak with Shui about the Earth Den Investigate the Earth Den Perimeter Collect Information on Hobgoblin Activities

Parley with Shui, then investigate the Earth Den. Speak to Veteran Redmist, who is at /loc -51385, 30038, 8622. As you're heading down the ramp toward the Earth Den cave, the hill on your left rises up. Follow the hill up to the scout camp. Look for the Kojani man just west of the scout camp, further up the hill. Jenzu is at -54117, 31022, 8804. Return to Shui for your reward.

Shui Redwine
Quest Offering "<Player>, you are familiar with the particulars of Tentrees now, are you not? Then I believe you can help me. As the Tentrees liason to the Sun Village, I have the job of maintaining harmony here as well as with the hobgoblins. As you are well aware of now, such a job has become past the scope of one person at this point in time." Shui inclines his head towards you. "Will you assist me in putting a stop to the hobgoblin offensive?" Shui Redwine Shui glances out toward the fields. " (Your name) . I appreciate your help thus far. However, there is not much more we can do until we find out more about the hobgoblins base here, the Earth Den." "You nod in agreement. "I concur." You make a fist. "Well, let us do it then. What do you suggest?" He bows his head to you. "A Veteran and expert combatant named Hanoru Redmist knows much of the hobgoblins. She can be gruff, and her hatred of them sometimes clouds her judgment, but I am sure you can deal with that." "There is no question," you reply. "Excellent. I will be counting on you." He pauses. You look at him curiously. "Is something wrong?" He shakes his head. "It is probably nothing. But a Tentrees scout reported to me earlier that a strange Kojani man was seen skulking around the Earth Den lately. He was not one of the Tentrees or Sun Village guards, either." "Can't be too careful. I'll look into it for you." You smile a little. Shui nods. "I do appreciate it, my friend. May Vothdar watch over your efforts." Veteran Hanoru Redmist Hanoru Redmist cracks her knuckles and looks over to you. "Yeah?" "You clear your throat, bowing your head politely to her. "Hanoru Redmist, it is a pleasure to speak to you." She twirls her index finger in a circle, signaling you to get to the point. "Of course," you remark placidly. "I'm here to help, actually. I'm looking for information on the hobgoblins." You gesture. "I'd like to know more, then. Shui Redwine sent me to see if diplomacy could offer us an advantage." Shui snorts derisively. "That's a good joke, there. Words have no place in this battlefield. But I'll tell you what I know." She glances over to the nearby Earth Den. "They launch raiding parties out of this cave periodically. This has been happening in full force ever since the appearance of the ulvari." You nod. "I heard about that. They've gone mad since the ulvari have appeared." She nods in agreement. "That's right. Well, as I'm sure you've seen, they've torched a number of houses and are dangerously close to Tentrees and the Sun Village. We've managed to hold them back with the help of some mercenaries and adventurers, but we need more help." You look thoughtful. "Who appears to be in charge of the Earth Den?" Redmist smirks. "I know who you'll want. All the hobgoblins in there kowtow to an envoy from the main hobgoblin village far to the north. I even caught his name. It's Lo Ke the Fate Render." Pleasant name," you remark. "So this Lo Ke is the link to this? To command such respect, he must be important." Redmist nods. "I imagine so. He may be a direct adviser to the chief himself." You sigh. "I've got my work cut out for me then. Thank you for your help, Lieutenant. Shui will be very interested in this. By the way, he also asked me to investigate reports of an individual stalking around this area." She gestures. "Take a look around. I've heard the same, but haven't seen anyone myself. Granted I'm on the lookout for hobgoblins, not Kojani." You bow your head to her. "Thank you again. I'll take my leave of you now and let you get back to your work." Jenzu The man standing before you appears to be a little ragged in the face, but his brightly colored clothes look neat and clean. He smirks at you, but says nothing. You offer a pleasant smile. "Excuse me. I'm (your name) , working on behalf of the Tentrees Farmstead. Why are you around here? It's rather dangerous." He shakes his head. "No. No, I can take care of hobgoblins," he says in an almost detached manner. "I appreciate the concern though." "Of course," you allow, shifting your weight. "May I ask your name?" "Name? Jenzu." He waves a hand dismissively. "Look, I'm rather busy. I do not have time to talk all day, (your name) ." "What are you doing out here?" you ask. "What does it look like? I'm killing hobgoblins. You are quite nosy," he comments with a thin smile. You return the smile. "I am just doing my job. There is no need to be so terse." "I guess I must be a bit tense. You know, with the hobgoblins causing all that ... trouble." Jenzu sighs a little. He seems to forget you exist briefly. He snaps back to reality and then frowns at you. "I think this conversation is over. I'm not going to get into the way of those Veterans over there. I saw you talking to the leader. So just let me go about my business." "As you wish," you reply, giving the odd man one last look. Quest Completion Shui beckons you closer. "I'm glad to see you're back. I hope you have some good news." Shui listens to your report, steepling his fingers together. "Hmmm, I see. Well, this raises further questions. Jenzu may or may not be a factor in all this. In the meantime, we'll need to organize a meeting with this Lo Ke the Fate Render." Shui says, "The plan moves forward. Those who quail in the face of adversity, shall keep company with shame Remember that, <Player>. Shall we prepare for the next stage?"