Do you think the ancient beings the Tejhi spoke of really exist?

I don't believe it, but many others in the Expedition seem to.

But even if they did exist, wasn't it a very long time ago?

That's true. I've heard of the ancient Danuar witch in Katalam, but this... Don't you think this is on a whole new level? It's starting to look like Beritra planned this whole invasion to get to this power...

Although, the fact that Beritra has gone this far could mean they do exist in the first place. Making guesses based on the actions of the Balaur... This is troubling indeed.

In any case, if all of this is true, The Dragon Lord already knows more about it than we do.

A scout team has been observing the movements of the Beritra troops in this area. I'd like you to head out there and get the full report.

Talk to Captain Malite. She'll fill you in.

Captain Cenute must've sent you to get the report.

We're certain that the Beritra troops have passed through this area, mostly based on the corpses they left behind.

The Aetheric Field Guardians were attacked by Beritra army.

Hang onto your feathers--it gets both better and worse.

They were moving fast, but that could be good news. There's bound to be an opening or two when they're in a rush like this. If we can follow them, we might be able to find out what they're after.

It shouldn't be too hard--just follow the bodies.

(An Aetheric Field Guardian corpse, possibly some kind of bodyguard. It seems to have been slain fairly recently.)

(Another Aetheric Field Guardian corpse, it is still warm.)

Welcome, your character.

I did a lot of thinking after you left.

First, tell me what happened.

You talked to the ancient being? And it told you that it would be waiting at the end of Enshar? Well, that doesn't sound at all like a trap....

Regardless, this is a crucial bit of information. The pieces are finally starting to fall into place, though we still have a lot to learn.

1. Talk with Cenute.

2. Talk with Malite.

3. Investigate the Field Wardens Bodyguard Corpse nearby.

4. Investigate the Field Warden Corpse.

5. Track down and kill the Beritra Research Corps Warmage in Timeswept Altar.

6. Talk with Cenute.

Order: See Cenute and carry out his mission.

Cenute told you to go speak to Captain Malite, who was monitoring the Beritra army's movements. You followed the trail of the slain Aetheric Field Guardians, who were slain by the Beritra troops. You were ambushed by the Balaur troops while examining the corpses.

You survived the ambush and eventually tracked down and killed the Beritra Research Corps Warmage, on whose body you discovered the Cold Crystal.

When you touched the crystal, you were dragged into a powerful vision where you heard an ancient being telling you to come meet it at the end of Enshar. When you returned to report to Cenute, he was worried that it might be a trap.