The Imperial Library

SKAAL VILLAGE

Korst Wind-Eye

:Ristaag:
"The time has almost come. We perform the ceremony in order to please the All-Maker."

:please the All-Maker:
"That is the purpose of the Ristaag, a ritual hunt we Skaal perform in times of great need. It is done to please the All-Maker, to show him our gratitude for the gifts he has given us."

:Ristaag:
"You have been of great service to the Skaal, and it seems right that you take part in the ceremony. Meet at nightfall with Rolf Long-Tooth, one of our Skaal hunters. You will find him by the western shores of Lake Fjalding. He will tell you more about the Ristaag and the part you will play in it."

Faern Sargtlin

(wait until nightfall and go to the western shores of Lake Fjalding)

ISINFIER PLAIN

Faern Sargtlin

(find Rolf Long-Tooth)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"Greetings, Faern Sargtlin. Korst Wind-Eye has told me much about you. You are to perform the Ristaag with us, pleasing the All-Maker."

:Ristaag:
"In the Ristaag, we hunt the Spirit Bear that is conjured by the Totem of Claw and Fang. When it is slain, we will return its heart back to Wind-Eye, who will ask for the blessings of the All-Maker. If the Ristaag fails, or does not succeed by daybreak, the All-Maker will be displeased. You will help ensure our success, friend."

:ensure our success:
"You will act as my second. You are to stay with me at all times during the Ristaag, and to follow my instructions exactly. You have proven your value to the Skaal, but now you must allow me to guide you through this night."

Faern Sargtlin

(follow Rolf Long-Tooth)
(hear someone is screaming)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"Did you hear that? It came from near Sattir the Bold's path. Go to him, Faern Sargtlin, and make sure he is well. Then, return to me so we may complete the hunt."

Faern Sargtlin

(go to find what happen to Sattir the Bold)
(find that Sattir the Bold is dead)
(go back to Rolf Long-Tooth)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"Sattir is dead? This is a bad omen. These creatures are dark spirits indeed, and they will try to disrupt the hunt. We will not allow this to happen. The loss of Sattir is great, but we must continue. Let us go."

:Ristaag:
"The hunt will be more difficult with Sattir dead, but we must see it through."

Faern Sargtlin

(continue to follow Rolf Long-Tooth)
(hear another scream)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"What was that? Blast! These creatures are everywhere. Quick, find Grerid Axe-Wife! Do not allow the hunt to be disrupted! I will wait for your return."

Faern Sargtlin

(go to find what happen to Grerid Axe-Wife)
(find that Grerid Axe-Wife is dead)
(go back to Rolf Long-Tooth)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"Axe-Wife is dead? No! She was a good warrior, and a good friend. We will not let this stop us, though. We two will continue until the Ristaag is complete."

:Ristaag:
"It is up to us to complete the Ristaag, my friend. We must not let our Skaal brothers down."

Faern Sargtlin

(continue to follow Rolf Long-Tooth)
(and suddenly get attacked by werewolves)
(slay all the werewolves)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"We have defeated those creatures and honored our fallen comrades. Now, though, we must find the Spirit Bear and return its heart to Wind-Eye. You have proven yourself a valiant warrior. You shall lead the way for the rest of the Ristaag."

Faern Sargtlin

(range Isinfier Plain and finally a big Snow Bear shows up)
(kill it and retrieve its heart)

Rolf Long-Tooth

"You have the heart! This is good. Return now to the village, and give the heart to Wind-Eye. You have done well tonight, Faern Sargtlin. Rolf Long-Tooth calls you friend. I will remain here in these woods for a time. The All-Maker has chosen you to finish this journey alone. Good luck to you."

Faern Sargtlin

(go back to Skaal Village)

SKAAL VILLAGE

Korst Wind-Eye

"You were to assist in performing the Ristaag. Have you been successful?"

:Ristaag:
"You have the heart! You have done well, as the Skaal have come to expect of you. Your efforts are not unappreciated. Allow me to teach you more of the Skaal magic. The ritual I teach you now will allow you to summon a bear to your side to aid you in battle. You have earned this, Blodskaal. Now, I fear we must speak more of the ominous signs that have appeared on the island."

Faern Sargtlin

(learn the spell to Call Bear)