Songs of Old

Songs of Old is a Quest in Villagers & Heroes.

'' Devorah mentioned that the Minstrels of Southern Marsh had once written a song about it what King Leo had done after hearing the prophecy. I must know what happened. ''

Prerequisite
 * The Lost Prophecy

NPC
 * Devorah D3 in Southern Coast

Objectives
 * Find the Minstrels of the Southern Marsh.
 * Find the young woman wearing pink in Lake Kiwa.
 * Find Werner in the Sea Caves.
 * Find some boards for Werner within the old shipwreck in the Sea Caves.
 * Return the boards to Werner.
 * Finde Werner some roofing materials. He didn't mention where exactly, but was sure I could find them somewhere within the Sea Caves area.
 * Return the pile of shingles to Werner.
 * Find Werner's trunk of personal belongings in Sea Caves.
 * Return Werner's stash to him.
 * Head to the pond near the entrance of the Sea Caves and fetch Werner a glass of fresh water.
 * Return to Werner and give him his water.
 * Head to Siren's Course and find the fisherman groupie.
 * Collect six paste's from coastal lizards.
 * Bring Stamper his six lizard pastes.
 * Find Cyneburga in Siren's Course.
 * Find the bag pipes of Ethelrind in Siren's Course.
 * Bring the bag pipes of Ethelrind to Cyneburga in Siren's Course.
 * Return to the Southern Marsh and talk with theSaltwater Sister Drina.

Rewards
 * 8 silver, 50 copper
 * 80,8 XP
 * Uncommon Priest Helm  (different depending on the played class)

Walkthrough
 * Devorah tells you that the 3 Minstrels stand in the ‘Morass Auditorium’ in Southern Marsh F1/2. Also Lamtock their manager stands here. He is the one you should talk to.
 * He’ll tell you that after the Queen and her child’s death, the Minstrels = The Saltwater Sisters (Brina, Drina & Trina) don’t want to sing the ballad about Hedvika and that demonic little ruby-eyed bird of here and also about the avalanche King Leo created, anymore. They even burned all copies of the lyrics. But maybe if you can find out about Drina’s research, you can still retrieve the 5 pages.
 * He also tells you that Trina is the songwriter, Brina is the composer and Drina is the historical facts checker. He also tells you that there are 5 lyrics pages of that song. Last lyrics page is owned by Brina, which he is sure that she will only give you in exchange for an Ivory Lute.
 * Now you know that each page (4) are owned by fans, who are in different regions. The 1st page is owned by ‘a woman dressed in pink’ in Lake Kiwa = Carwen at D2.
 * Carwen D2 who is travelling around with her boyfriend Eugenio, is happy to help you and just reads you the lyrics, because you helped her so much in the past. She tells you to look for Werner in the Sea Caves F6/7.
 * Unfortunately he wants a lot of things done, because he wants to build a new house in a safer spot.
 * Some old boards: Seaworthy Wooden Boards found in a shipwreck at B4/5. Meanwhile Werner moved a bit further away.
 * Some shingles: Pile of Roofing Shingles = next to the bounty Edula Swordbane E3/4 is a house with shingles, hoover around the roof ‘Loose Roofing’ – but you will have to jump up on the roof to get them. Use the spacebar + Up arrow to jump.
 * His stash: Werner’s Private Stash = at C6 in a ‘Chest’.
 * A glass of water: just run to D3 (freshwater pond) until the glass appears in your inventory.
 * Finally after these 4 tasks, he tells you his lyrics page + where to find the next page: Stamper the fisherman who lives in Sirens Course B5/6 (fishpond).
 * Stamper of course also wants a task done: 6 Coastal Lizard Paste dropped when you kill the Coastal Lizards. Giving them to Stamper in exchange for hearing his lyrics page + the name of the next fan: Cyneburga at E/F6.
 * Surprise, surprise, another task, get her:
 * Bag Pipes of Ethelrind, found in a ‘disturbed grave’ at the bounty: Harbinger of Fate H7.
 * Now Cyneburga tells you her lyrics page and says the last one is owned by Drina herself. For helping her, she offers you a choice of extra goodies: 10 silver, 20 papayas or an Ivory Lute which is of course the extra goodie you want. In case you choose the silver or the papayas, go back to get the Bag Pipes of Ethelrind again, but now you will have to pay 3 gold for the Ivory Lute!!
 * Finally return to Southern Marsh and talk to Drina F1/2. Ask her about the Hedvika & Leo Ballad and the last lyrics page. Convince her to read you her lyrics by giving her the Ivory Lute.
 * Finally the end of the quest but keep talking to her to get the follow-up quest: A Young Boy’s Cry.

Dialogue
Lamtock Lamtock: "Now don't you be a-gawking at them!"

You "Oh, uh, sorry. It's just that I've never seen hideous monsters dance before."

Lamtock: "It's also rude to call them hideous. They're not deaf, you know."

You "And who are they?"

Lamtock: "They are the renowned Saltwater Sisters! One of the most famous singing minstrel groups in all the land! I'm their manager. Interested in hiring them for a gig, ?"

You "Not exactly. I need information and details surrounding an old prophecy about King Leo."

Lamtock: "Aw, sure! The Saltwater Sisters wrote a whole series of ballads about Hedvika and that demonic little ruby-eyed bird of hers, and the avalanche King Leo created. He brought a whole mountain down, you know. Now, that was a catchy ditty! But there's a problem, . A big one."

You "Is there ever not?"

Lamtock: "The Saltwater Sisters dearly loved Queen Fiona, as we all did. So after what happened at Shepherd's Crossing, the sisters vowed never again to sing those particular ballads."

You "I see."

Lamtock: "They even burned all the copies of the lyrics that Trina had written! She's the songwriter of the three. Brina is the composer, and Drina is the historical fact checker. Say! That's what you need! Drina's research! She's got the whole story of Hedvika and King Leo written down!"

You "Yes. Good. I want that."

Lamtock: "There were five pages in total, Drina's still got the last one. But if you want that page you'd better get a hold of an ivory lute. She's been hankering for one."

You "And what of the other pages?"

Lamtock: "The rest are all in the hands of various fans around the coast. I think one of the fans might actually be in Lake Kiwa right now, a young woman in pink. I'd start with her."

You "I will. Thanks Lamtock."

Lamtock: "Good luck, ."

Carwen Carwen: "Hooray hooray! ! How are you?"

You "Carwen! Fancy seeing you here! Why are you here?"

Carwen: "Eugenio and I are taking a vacation around the realm, seeing the sights and having a good time getting to know one another. It has been such a nice time."

You "Well that is great, I'm glad to hear it."

Carwen: "And what about you, what brings you to Lake Kiwa?"

You "Actually I think I am here looking for you! I'm trying to find some old research notes from the Saltwater Sisters."

Carwen: "The Hedvika Ballad! Yes, I have it right here. Eugenio bought it for me as a gift."

You "Any chance you have an errand of some sort that needs doing? In exchange for having a look at that page?"

Carwen: "! After all you've done for me, clearing my name, and playing matchmaker! You have already done more than enough. Would you like me to read it to you?"

You "Yes, please!"

Carwen: "All right, here it goes. During the Shadow Years, Mallok's favorite pet was an evil bird, a black Thrush, named Dardanius. It was not like other birds, for Mallok, with his dark magic, had given his beloved pet, not just certain vile and deadly abilities, but also eyes of cursed rubies, which made Dardanius invulnerable."

You "Go on."

Carwen: "Mallok's personal maid, a repulsive cyclops called Hedvika, was the only one Mallok trusted to tend to the care of Dardanius. Hedvika doted on the nasty bird. And only Hedvika knew the secret of Dardanius' invulnerability spell, and that which alone could break it."

You "Go on, what next?"

Carwen: "I'm sorry , I can't. That's all I have."

You "Then I'll need to find some more Saltwater Sister fans to find the other missing pages."

Carwen: "Well I do know of a man that lives in the Sea Caves, Werner. He has a crush on Trina. Or maybe it was Brina. Anyway, I think he is a collector, you might try your luck with him."

You "Thank you, Carwen! Have a great rest of your trip."

Carwen: "I will. Thanks, !"

Werner Werner: "I promise I'm just a nobody! Don't hurt me!"

You "Why would I want to hurt you?"

Werner: "There's a rumor going around that the Black Thrush have returned! It's to be The Scourge all over again! Which means anyone could secretly be a member!"

You "Well yes, I suppose."

Werner: "You could be, or my mother, or... Gravina! I bet Gravina is! I always knew there was something shifty about that tunic story of hers. Go kill Gravina!"

You "Do you really think Gravina is a member of The Black Thrush? Maybe I should kill her to be on the safe side."

Werner: "Wait, no! Uh, well you should be sure first."

You "Now at least you are being a little more rational. Werner, I really need to hear the second page of the Hedvika research."

Werner: "Well, I do happen to have that."

You "Would you read it to me?"

Werner: "In the terrified state that I'm in right now? Not a chance! Oh, this hiding place is no good. They'll find me for sure... That's what I need!"

You "A new hiding place?"

Werner: "No, I need a fort! A place where I can fortify myself in case of danger. If you help me build it, I'll read you my Hedvika page."

You "You've got a deal. Let's get started."

Werner: "Great! I'm good at building, you can just go get me all of the things I need. First up, I'll need boards for the walls, I think there are some old boards in that shipwreck in the Sea Caves that will do. Bring them to me."

You "I'm on it."

Werner: "Excellent. I'll start clearing a space."

...

Werner: "It's getting there, but you're not done yet. But I did clear out this nice spot already."

You "Wow, that was quick. And here are the boards."

Werner: "Great! Nice work, . Okay, next I'll need shingles for the roof. I'm going to leave it to you to find them. I'm sure that there is something here in Sea Caves that you can use."

You lost 1x Seaworthy Wooden Boards.

You "I'll look around."

Werner: "I'll start working on these walls."

...

Werner: "It's getting there, but you're not done yet. But I did put the walls up already."

You "It is really starting to take shape. And here, I found these shingles."

Werner: "Oh these are great, really good work, . Finally, I'm wondering if you could go get all my things."

You "All your things?"

Werner: "Yes, since I move around from hiding spot to hiding spot a lot, I just buried most of my stuff. I'll mark where it is on your map. Find my things and bring them back."

You lost 1x Pile of Roofing Shingles.

You "All right."

Werner: "I'll get this roof built."

...

Werner: "It's getting there, but you're not done yet. But I did get the roof put up."

You "And here is your trunk with all of your stuff."

Werner: "Oh wonderful! Nice work, . Okay last errand, after doing all of this building I really want a cold glass of water. Could you go back into the caves to the freshwater pond, and get me a glass?"

You lost 1x Werner's Private Stash.

You "All right."

Werner: "I'll put the final touches on the fort while you are gone."

...

Werner: "Come to admire our handiwork?"

You "I've got to hand it to you, this turned out pretty nice."

Werner: "And as promised, would you like me to read the next page of the story for you now, ?"

You "Yes."

Werner: "During The Great Battle with the Legendary Four, Celestia shot Dardanius down from the sky with an arrow. The notorious pet bird of Mallok fell to the ground, and all believed him dead. Only Hedvika knew him not to be. She found her slain master's pet on the battlefield, and crept off with the still living Dardanius, as well as with a single strangely glowing seed in her pocket."

You "Go on."

Werner: "In the years after the Great Battle, when what remained of Mallok's faithful were persecuted, Hedvika fled to the coastal lands. And like so many of Mallok's still living beasts, she tucked herself quietly away in the shadows with Dardanius, and stayed hidden for decades."

You "Go on."

Werner: "King Leo, like so many, knew of Mallok's infamous bird and believed like all others that Dardanius had been killed in the Great Battle by Celestia. But upon hearing Devorah's terrible prophecy, Leo became obsessed with the conviction that Dardanius still lived. He sent scouts out to scour the lands for any word of the existence of Mallok's evil pet bird."

You "And?"

Werner: "And that's all I have. You should explore Siren's Course if you want to hear more of the story. There's a fisherman there who's quite a groupie of the Saltwater Sisters. He's bound to have a few pages. He goes by the name of Stamper."

You lost 1x Werner's Water.

You "Excellent. Thanks Werner."

Werner: "No, thank you, and good luck, !"

Stamper Stamper: "I netted a real whopper today! But it's making me sweaty."

You "Then take off your helmet."

Stamper: "I can't do that! The Saltwater Sisters, all three of them, touched my cheeks! Well, slapped them to be more specific, but a touch is still a touch! I'll never wash my face again!"

You "Stamper, I really need to hear your Hedvika research page. Will you read it to me?"

Stamper: "Tell you what. Fetch me the paste I need from the coastal lizards so I can make an Anti-Perspirating Salve, and I'll gladly read it to you. Deal?"

You "Deal."

Stamper: "Great! The lizards are all over the shore."

You "I'll be back soon."

Stamper: "See you then!"

...

Stamper: "I'm dripping! How's my paste coming?"

You "I have it here."

Stamper: "Great! Thanks, ."

You "Now please read me your page of the story."

Stamper: "Yes, of course! Word soon came to King Leo that an unusual bird, one which some villagers swore could cause death and disease should it look a person in the eye, had been occasionally seen flying at night along the coastal lands, and seemed always to return to a cave inhabited by a foul beastie who doted upon it."

You "Go on."

Stamper: "Leo, preferring craft to brawn, slipped away from Ardent Castle in the dead of night alone. Disguised as a filthy beggar, he made his way to the coastal lands, and eventually found the cave of Hedvika. Unkempt, his voice deliberately gruff and his body similarly bent, he declared to Hedvika that he was like her, one of Mallok's faithful, and could she spare a bowl of porridge?"

You "Go on."

Stamper: "After so many years of solitude, Hedvika instantly warmed to her new comrade, who fervently loved Mallok as she had. Feeding him bowls of porridge, she talked for hours with him about the glory days of the Shadow Years. And when Dardanius flew home into the cave that night, as the bird did every night, Hedvika told Leo her secret."

You "Which was?"

Stamper: "No clue. That's all I have. But Cyneburga, here in Siren's Course, is an EthnoMusicologist. She's got a page of the story, and is a keen collector of coastal music and seaweed instruments. Try talking to her."

You lost 6x Coastal Lizard Paste.

You "I will, thank you, Stamper."

Stamper: "See you later, !"

Cyneburga

Cyneburga: "Their shrill wailing is quite overrated."

You "Who?"

Cyneburga: "The Sirens! Their so-called 'laments' lack the necessary tonal differentiations to truly qualify as being melodic compositions."

You "I've heard you have a page of the Hedvika research, any chance you could read it to me?"

Cyneburga: "Perhaps. But, I, myself, am rather desperate to complete my collection of seaweed bag pipes. So I will do you one better. If you locate the lost Bag Pipes Of Ethelind for me, not only will I read you the page, but I'll even toss in something extra."

You "Extra like what?"

Cyneburga: "I have a few knick knacks, some old instruments, maybe even some coins. We can bargain out the details later. Sound like a deal?"

You "Yes, I think that will work."

Cyneburga: "Wonderful. The lost Bag Pipes of Ethelrind are rumored to be somewhere in the old graveyard. You'll have to search them out."

You "I'm on it!"

Cyneburga: "Good luck, !"

Returning with the bagpipes

Cyneburga: "Well? Did you find the bagpipes?"

You "I did! Here they are. Now how about you do a little reading for me?"

Cyneburga: "Of course. Impassioned by thoughts of the Shadow Years returning, Hedvika confided to her new ally that Mallok's infamous bird, Dardanius, who could cause famine and plague with but a look, still lived. She explained to Leo that Dardanius was invulnerable, so long as the Lily of Fire grew and blazed. She had planted the fiery flower, she told him, just atop the ridge. 'Show me,' said Leo."

You "Go on."

Cyneburga: "It was a high ridge that Leo and Hedvika, with Dardanius flying above them, climbed. Hedvika proudly showed her new comrade the single Lily of Fire which grew there. Leo's movements were swift. He sliced the fiery flower with his sword till it blazed no more, then struck Hedvika with the next blow. The bird, Dardanius, fell to the ground, as did Hedvika, both dead. Dardanius disintegrated, leaving only two faded rubies behind. But Leo was not satisfied."

You "And then what happened?"

Cyneburga: "You will have to ask Drina of the Saltwater Sisters herself, for that is all I have."

You "Thanks for the tip. Now about the other part of our agreement."

Cyneburga: "Ah yes. What would you like?"

You "Do you happen to have an Ivory Lute?"

Cyneburga: "I do, and I think that would be fair. Pleasure doing business with you, Ersa."

You "See you around."

Cyneburga: "Farewell."

Drina Drina: "We don't charge true fans for autographs."

You "Drina, do you happen to remember a ballad you worked on a while back, the Hedvika and Leo story?"

Drina: "Oh yes, but I never speak of it. We sisters made a pact never to do so out of our love for the Queen."

You "I have managed to learn most of the ballad, but I need the final page. How can I convince you?"

Drina: "I'm sorry, I just don't think I can be convinced."

You "What about this nice shiny Ivory Lute?"

Drina: "Oh... oh my... that is nice..."

You "Just read me your final research page and it is yours."

Drina: "Oh all right. Clutching the two faded rubies from what remained of Dardanius, Leo climbed back down the ridge. He thought of his wife, and of their child who had yet to be born, and he thought of the vile prophecy that he had just extinguished, and he was filled with such rage that so foul a prophecy could have ever been uttered, that from his pocket he withdrew the small purplish orb his wife's brother had given him." You "Go on."

Drina: "The swirling shadow bolts the orb contained were to be used only as a last resort, but Leo didn't care. He hurled the orb at the ridge, and shouted, 'no doom shall ever come to King Leo or those he loves!' The powerful orb struck the ridge, and Leo smiled with grim satisfaction as the mountain came crumbling down."

You "Go on."

Drina: "Somewhere, from afar, a young boy's cry was heard. But the thunderous roar of the avalanche was such that Leo never heard the sound. He returned to Ardent Castle, triumphant that the terrible prophecy could never be fulfilled since Dardanius was now dead forever."

You "King Leo really took matters into his own hands."

Drina: "A tragic tale to say the least."

You lost 1x Ivory Lute.

Gained 80.8k experience!

You "But what was that about the young boy's cry? Whose was it? What did that mean?"

Drina: "Couldn't tell you. That part never made it into the ballad, and so, I never checked it. But I do know that the mountain Leo brought down was in Sailor's End. Not too many folks live there anymore, but you might find one or two who still do, and who may remember the avalanche."

Continued in: A Young Boy’s Cry.