About the Piece of Zikel.... It takes special skills to enhance the Spellbook I gave you.

Just like raw gold--which is considered precious, but whose value alters when wrought into Kinah coins--so it is with the Piece of Zikel.

Fortunately, I know of one who can help you with this.

Her name is Usener. She works out of Pandaemonium. Perhaps you've met her before?

The Piece of Zikel requires one with her particular expertise to reach its utmost potential.

That would be my recommendation. Unfortunately, this work is so exacting that I doubt she'll help you for free.

Knowing that, will you still go see Usener?

A wise decision. You should at least hear what she has to say.

Even the smallest advantage, even on a personal level, could tip the scales of this war.

Fate guides us, but we can't let it do all the work. Be sure to give Usener my regards.

Really? I'd suggest you at least hear her out.

Perhaps you are confident enough in the power of Athana's Spellbook. Flattering, but there's always room for improvement.

If it's the Kinah consideration, then I suggest reconsidering as soon as you can afford it.

Well, I'll be a sunblinded qooqoo! Athana's Spellbook!

Now, I usually wouldn't work with books, but this is a special one. I have a few tricks for this one.

You made the right choice coming to me. No one else would have the confidence to attempot this.

Hold on! I need some special materials to make this work, and this'll cost you.

I'll need 8,000,000 Kinah. I know it's a lot, but I guarantee results.

Sorry. Without that Kinah, I can't get the materials. No materials, no enhancing of Athana's Spellbook. Oh, and remember, you can't have it equipped when you come to me--it has to be in your Cube!

Don't get me wrong--I KNOW it's a lot of money. But quality costs, not to mention the labor...

I'd love to work for free just to help Asmodae, but if I did that, I'd starve.

Ahhh! Let's see, I'll need some of this.... Then melt it...shape it.... Yah! Now to perform the fusion....

Perfect! You'd think it was printed this way! Every bit of knowledge inside is safe, but look at it now!

That was a great workout for my skills. Thank you so much for bringing this to me. May this Spellbook devastate your enemies!

1. Bring Athana's Spellbook and the Piece of Zikel to Usener.

   Athana's Spellbook, Piece of Zikel, Kinah x8,000,000

Bring Athana's Spellbook and the Piece of Zikel to Usener.

Athana told you that special skills could wring greater power from Athana's Spellbook.

With that in mind, you brought the Spellbook and the Piece of Zikel to Usener in Pandaemonium. She fused the two together and gave you an empowered Spellbook.