Though rare, the Piece of Zikel is a useless bauble. Yes, useless! Well, the way it is, anyway.

It's a little like life. The parts rarely make a perfect whole by themselves. It takes effort and determination.

It also takes knowledge. In this case, specialized knowledge. Very few people have that, and some of them are Elyos.

But I do know an Asmodian who has everything needed, physically and mentally, to use the Piece of Zikel to its utmost.

Her name is Usener, and you can find her in Pandaemonium easily enough. There may be just one hitch, though....

As I said, this process is very specialized, very complex. It may be expensive to achieve.

But with Usener on your side, the Orb is sure to be greatly strengthened.

Well, you know all the factors. Are you going to go see Usener?

I agree. It makes sense to at least hear her opinion on things. The worst anyone in this situation can say is "no."

If that happens, you're no worse off than you were before. In fact, you may be better off, as you'll have more information.

I wish you good journey. Say "hello" to Usener for me when you see her.

No? Not interested in even hearing what she has to say?

I must say that I didn't expect this of you, especially after all the effort you put into getting the Piece of Zikel.

But it's no longer mine; it's yours to do with what you will. But if you want my advice, you should reconsider.

What? Athana sent you? Does that mean you have...? Oh, Aion, you do! A Piece of Zikel!

No, I'm not busy. Even if I were, I'd drop everything just for you. Most smiths wait fifteen lifetimes to work with what you have now.

But...I'm not sure I should mention this.... I mean, I'll give you the labor for free, for the chance to work with a Piece of Zikel, but...

Afraid so. This job will require a lot of rare materials.

My estimate is 8,000,000 Kinah. I hope that doesn't change your mind...?

I'm afraid I really do need all the things I listed. You can ask around if you don't believe me.

I wouldn't ask for 8 million on a whim, you know. It'd be bad for my reputation!

Just promise me one thing. Promise you'll come back once when you have everything in your Cube, ready to go. I really want to work on that Piece of Zikel.

Leave it to me! Just a little of this...and a little of that... And now some hammering! Yah!

And the result... Well, see for yourself! Bet you can tell the difference right off! That's what the Piece of Zikel does!

My reputation should soar once word of this gets around. Thanks for entrusting this to me!

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

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

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

Athana told you that special skill was required to bring out greater power in Athana's Orb.

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