Lessons in Translation

 Lessons in Translation is a Quest in Villagers & Heroes.

 Myrthe says the only way to figure out what Rollo is saying is by using the Dictionary of the Damned to translate his statements 

Prerequisite
 * Flames of Rigamortis

NPC
 * Myrthe Farwill in Oblivion Shores F7/8

Objectives
 * Visit Rollo Blankley and colllect a statement from him.
 * Head to the Dictionary of the Damned and get it to translate Rollo's statement.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a second statement from him.
 * Return to the Dictionary of the Damned and get it to translate Rollo's second statement.
 * Bring the Dictionary of the Damned 10 Minor Healing Tonics
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a third statement from him.
 * Return to the Dictionary of the Damned and get it to translate Rollo's third statement.
 * Collect a powerful set of gear from Animated Armor, including a helm, boots, gloves, armor, necklace and two rings. *Bring them all back to the Dictionary of the Damned.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a fourth statement from him.
 * Give the Dictionary of the Damned 1.000 Gold.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a final statement from him.
 * Collect and eat 100 Death Warg Haunches. I must be in front of the Dictionary of the Damned while I eat in order for it to count, and I'll need to keep track myself.
 * Return to Myrthe Farwill to inform her that you know howto find the Coral Pendant.

Rewards
 * 73 silver
 * 4,9m XP
 * Rare Mace   (might be different depending on the played class)

Walkthrough
 * Talk to Rollo.
 * Talk to the Dictionary.(Quietus)
 * Return to Rollo Blankley.
 * Return to the Dictionary of the Damned and get it to translate Rollo's second statement.
 * The Dictionary wants you to make 10 Minor Healing Tonics, which are level 94.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a third statement from him and of course let it be translated again.
 * Kill the Animated Armor and get 2 rings, necklace, armor, gloves, boots, belt and helmet and give these to the Dictionary. Do NOT equip any of these items, because later they will not be accepted.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a fourth statement from him of course let it be translated again.
 * Unfortunately you have to pay 1000 gold to the Dictionary.
 * Return to Rollo Blankley and collect a final statement from him and get it, of course once again translated by the Dictionary of the Damned.
 * Return to the Dictionary of the Damned and get it to translate Rollo's final statement.
 * Collect and eat 100 Death Warg Haunches. I must be in front of the Dictionary of the Damned while I eat in order for it to count, and I'll need to keep track myself.
 * Talk to Myrthe Farwill (Oblivion Shores) again and inform her that you know how to find the Coral Pendant.
 * This ends the quest but keep talking to him to get the follow up quest: The Coral Pendant.

Dialogue Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo stares blankly at you.]"

You "Tell me something, so I can go translate it."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo very clearly says several words, then repeats the statement twice.]"

You "Okay, I think I got it. I'll be back."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo mutters something quietly.]"

Dictionary : "You have come wanting information. I know this."

You "I need you to translate the language of the dead."

Dictionary : "To look up information within my pages requires payment. Are you willing to pay?" . You "What will it cost me?"

Dictionary : "I feed on the vices of the living, reveling in their flaws and failures. It is to this end that I will require much of you."

You "Okay, I'm willing."

Dictionary : "I sense in you much wrath. Deep hatred. Wild aggression. In fact... yes... I sense immense anger... very soon... as soon as you learn the translation you seek... You are in luck, for this wrath may be your payment."

You "Sure, it's a deal."

Dictionary : "Mr. Blankley spoke exactly this, 'Who the heck are you, and where do get off raising me from the dead?'."

You "What?! I came all the way out here for that!"

Dictionary : "See... wrath... I feed."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo stares blankly at you.]"

You "So you want to know who I am? You want to know why I raised you? Let me tell you."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo listens carefully.]"

You "...and that's why you are going to help me. Got it?"

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo nods his head in agreement.]"

You "So give me something good this time."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo very clearly says several words, then repeats the statement twice.]"

You "Okay, I think I got it. I'll be back."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo mutters something quietly.]"

Dictionary : "You have come wanting information. I know this."

You "I need you to translate another statement from Rollo."

Dictionary : "For this I require payment, a payment of pride. For either you must beg from another and swallow your pride, or you will create it yourself and swell in your pride. Either way I shall have it."

You "What is the cost?"

Dictionary : "Bring me ten Minor Healing Tonics. Ask for help, or do it yourself. I care not."

You "I'll be back."

Dictionary : "I know this."

Dictionary : "Have you come with your pride?"

You "I have your tonics."

Dictionary : "So you do. I am pleased with your payment. Now listen as I translate the language of the dead...." You "Go on."

Dictionary : "Rollo says, 'I know the location of the Coral Pendant. But the location is the least of your concerns, as the pendant is guarded by a great demon, Shalazzar.'"

You "Interesting."

Dictionary : "Now, leave me be."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo stares blankly at you.]"

You "Tell me more about how to get the Coral Pendant."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo very clearly says several words, then repeats the statement twice.]"

You "Okay, I think I got it. I'll be back."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo mutters something quietly.]"

Dictionary : "You have come wanting information. I know this."

You "I need you to translate another statement from Rollo."

Dictionary : "For this I require payment, a payment of envy. You always wish yourself to be better, to be more powerful, to be as strong as others."

You "What is the cost?"

Dictionary : "Bring me an entire set of legendary gear, wrought from Animated Armor. Do not be tempted to use it yourself, conquer your envy."

You "I'll be back."

Dictionary : "I know this."

Dictionary : "You have conquered your envy I see... and you did it without falling to temptation. I am impressed. I shall give you an extra reward."

You "Here is the gear."

Dictionary : "Mr. Blankley's last statement meant this, 'Any strong enough to defeat Shalazzar can claim the Coral Pendant as their own. But to fight Shalazzar, one must first make Shalazzar whole.'"

You received Primal Death!

You "Interesting."

Dictionary : "Enjoy the Primal Death

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo stares blankly at you.]"

You "Tell me more about how to get the Coral Pendant."

Rollo Blankley: "[Rollo very clearly says several words, then repeats the statement twice.]"

You "Okay, I think I got it. I'll be back."

Rollo Blankley: "[Rollo mutters something quietly.]"

Dictionary : "You have come wanting information. I know this."

You "I need you to translate another statement from Rollo."

Dictionary : "For this I require payment, a payment of greed. You slay enemies and claim gold from their corpses. You take advantage of the vendors in the market, selling them worthless flowers and unwanted items."

You "What must I do?"

Dictionary : "Give to me some of your wealth, a large sum, enough to make you squirm."

You "I'll be back."

Dictionary : "I know this."

Dictionary : "Will you pay the price?"

You "I will pay it."

Dictionary : "The translation you wish to hear is this, 'Shalazzar was torn in two, both his mind and soul wretched from him and stored away within stone figurines. But simply having the figurines won't be enough.'"

You lose 1 000 gold.

You "Interesting."

Dictionary : "Now, leave me be."

Rollo Blankley : "[Rollo stares blankly at you.]"

You "Tell me more about how to get the Coral Pendant."

Rollo Blankley: "[Rollo very clearly says several words, then repeats the statement twice.]"

You "Okay, I think I got it. I'll be back."

Rollo Blankley: "[Rollo mutters something quietly.]"

Dictionary: "You have come wanting information. I know this."

You "I need you to translate the final statement from Rollo."

Dictionary: "For this I require payment, a payment of gluttony. Your eat your breakfasts, rolls, dinners, fruit, and pies... oh the pies! How many do you greedily gobble down your gullet you gluttonous goblin!"

You "What must I do?"

Dictionary: "You wish to be gluttonous, then find, kill, and eat."

You "Okay."

Dictionary: "Eat!"

You consume Death Warg Haunch.

Dictionary: "Eat!"

You "I have eaten, oh how I've eaten."

Dictionary: "Good, good, yes... the final statement translates as such, 'The figurines must each be empowered with ethereal energy. Once both are ready, the wielder may summon Shalazzar forth at a Death Obelisk. Defeat him, and the Coral Pendant will be yours.'"

You "Interesting."

Dictionary: "Now, leave me be."

Myrth Farwill : "Have you gotten anything intelligible out of Rollo yet?"

You "It was quite the effort, but I managed."

Myrth Farwill: "Hmm, I see. Well, more to do I suppose. Do you think you can manage it all?"

You lost 26x Death Warg Haunch.

Gained experience!

You "I can."

Myrth Farwill: "Any creature in all of the Death Blight could be carrying one of the figurines, you will have to find both. Once you have them, you'll need to charge them, then summon Shalazzar at the Death Obelisk. Good luck, !"

Continued in: The Coral Pendant