The Priory of the Nine - Nature's Fury
Sir Juncan
I wish to see you succeed where I failed. I was on the path to the Boots of the Crusader, but died before I reached them.
Please, tell me more.
I cannot tell you exactly how to find the Boots, for that will be up to Kynareth. I can tell you to seek out her Priests, though. West of the Imperial City, on the edge of the Great Forest, is a shrine. You will find them there, and they will tell you what you need to know.
Liann
(Travel to the Shrine of Kynareth)
[Picture of the Shrine]
Avita Vesnia
What brings you to the Altar of Kynareth, my child?
This is the Altar of Kynareth?
You have been in the Chapel of Kynareth from the moment you stepped outdoors. Have you not felt her presence? We gather here to pay tribute to all of the blessings she bestows upon us.
Tell me of the Boots of the Crusader.
You would seek the holy relic Kynareth has bestowed upon the world? Then you must prove yourself worthy.
Test? What test?
I cannot say what it will be, for I do not know. Kynareth herself will decide in what manner you shall be tested. All I can do is direct you to the Grove of Trials, and remind you to heed Kynareth's teachings: fear and respect Nature and all Her Creations.
So I should respect Nature?
Indeed. Nature itself is Kynareth's domain, all its creatures are her wards. You would do well to remember this when it comes time for your test.
Very well. I shall take this test.
Then proceed directly to the Grove, as your test has begun. Kynareth may choose to guard you along the way; that is up to her. Good luck.
Liann
(Travel to the Grove)
(Endure attack by bear)
(Grotto opens)
(Take the Boots of the Crusader)
(Travel to the Priory of the Nine)
Avita Vesnia
We meet again. I am here to join your Order, having received a divine vision from Kynareth herself. I have been shown that to protect all Kynareth's creations, I must take up your cause and be willing to lay down my life for you.
I accept. Welcome to the Order.
Thank you. I shall serve the Order to the best of my ability. I must change into something that suits a knight. Please, excuse me.
I have found the Boots of the Crusader.
You have passed Kynareth's test. I am pleased to see that you have them. It is said that the wearer has the blessing of Kynareth upon him, and will not come to harm from creatures of the forest.
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