The local Krall sure have been acting strangely!

When they first invaded, they were typical Krall, mounting raids and causing trouble wherever they went.

Now, though, they're burrowing deep into the Timolia Mine, and when our scouts get close they just go berserk! And I mean more berserk than usual.

Sure, if you think you can take on the Krall. I should warn you though, your character, these Tursin tribesmen are wily as well as strong, and there are many of them in that cave. You'll need your wits to get into the mines, never mind back out from them!

The Dukaki have been mining ore in the Kabarah Strip Mine and taking wagonloads of it into the caves. This ore must be something special: eight Krall watch each wagon--far more than for regular ore.

I need samples of whatever it is they're mining. Think you can get me some?

Great. One of our scouts slipped into the caves the day before yesterday, and said she saw rows of bins along the walls. She opened one and found ore inside, but a Krall patrol chased her off before she could take any.

We need you to head into the mines and fetch three samples of the ore. Once you have them, take them straight to Captain Kalio.

Hopefully he can work out just what those Krall are up to.

What's wrong? Can't hack the big jobs the rest of us take on?

Well, your character, I thought you were a talented your class. Make yourself useful or get back to Akarios Village, all right? I haven't the time or inclination to drag dead weight in our squad, especially with my injured wrist.

Go on--get out of here!

Ah, the great your character returns.

You know, you're getting quite a name for yourself. I've had villagers asking for you by name, and even traders traveling from Verteron have heard of your exploits. Keep this up and I'll have to start paying you more!

Now, what brings you to me? I thought you were operating out by the strip mine?

Hmm. I'm afraid I can't work on such a limited sample, mercenary.

I'll need at least three chunks of ore to study if I'm to ascertain any sense of consistency in them. I cannot make solid observations on such a small sample.

Ah, excellent. Pass it here.

Hmm. Looks like Odium, but it's not normally this translucent. The Krall must have processed it, but why? What would processed ore do that Odium normally cannot? I must think on this.

As for you, my friend, I'll see to it that your services are recognized. Take this bonus, and keep up the good work.

1. Search the suspicious boxes in the Timolia Mine, and bring the unusual ore to Kalio.

   Suspicious Ore x3

Poa noticed odd behavior among the Krall. He asked you to search the Timolia Mine and bring any ore you find to Captain Kalio.

Poa explained to you how the patrols near the Timolia Mine had noticed the Krall acting strange. Hoping to find out why, he asked you to search through the boxes in the Timolia Mine for ore.

You gathered the ore and took it to Captain Kalio. He noted that the ore had been refined and, now, needed to figure out why.