Shroud of the Initiate Quest

Deepmaster Talain assigns you the task of collecting temple dues from the citizens of Newport.

Shroud of the Initiate Quest
Quest giver	Deepmaster Talain
Next quest	Petitioner Advice
Previous quest	Talain's Prayer Beads
Starting Zone	Southern Newport
Class Required	Cleric
Suggested Level Range	1 - 5
Item Reward(s)	Shroud of the Initiate
Currency Reward	-5 to +10
Positive (+) Faction	Church of the Deep One
Experience Reward	1,000
Related overview	Talain's Prayer Beads Shroud of the Initiate Quest Petitioner Advice Shroud of the Novice Quest Petitioner Advice II Shroud of the Priest Quest Petitioner Advice III Shroud of the Deep Priest Quest

Walkthrough

Find Deepmaster Talain (Southern Newport  at -156, -518  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Deepmaster Talain'

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Welcome back, young cleric. Are you ready to continue your journey in service to the Gods?'

You say, 'What is next?'

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Your next task is to perform the duties of an initiate priest. The Temple relies on temple dues from the various merchants and citizens of Newport, and initiates handle the collection of these dues. I want you to go to Voleen the Baker, Tella the Innkeeper, Fhara the Tanner and Garble the Bag-Maker. You will find them all in their shops here in the southern part of town during the day. Each owes us five gold coins for temple usage and blessings.'

Voleen the Baker

Find Voleen (Southern Newport  at -159, -268, 4  • Voleen's Bakery) .

You say, 'Hail, Voleen'

Voleen says, 'Yes? What is it?'

You say, 'I am here to collect the temple dues.'

Voleen says, 'The temple dues...? Oh, oh right... I... I'm sorry, but I really can't afford to pay them right now. Business has been awful, and I'm down to my last few coins... I need that money to keep my shop open. Please give my sincerest apologies to the Deepmaster.'

Note: At this point, the player is faced with a three-way moral choice. The player may:

1. Cover Voleen's dues out of your own pocket.
2. Stay out of the baker's affairs and simply report the shortcoming to Deepmaster Talain.
3. Force the money out of her.

[D1] Help Voleen

Note: This option yields a GOOD alignment shift.

You say, 'Don't worry about it. I will fill in for your donation from my own money.'

Voleen says, 'Really? You will?! Well... I didn't ask for this, but I'm not going to say no... you're a very nice person, you know.'

[D2] Don't Get Involved

Note: This option yields no alignment shift whatsoever.

You say, 'I will pass on the message.'

Voleen says, 'Thank you... I will try to pay as soon as business is better.'

[D3] Threaten Voleen

Note: This option yields an EVIL alignment shift.

You say, 'Do you really think that angering the Gods and the Temple is a wise choice right now? Give me the donation.'

Voleen says, 'I-I'm sorry... I just... I really can't afford... I'm sorry, here you are... it's my last money...'

Tella the Innkeeper

Find Keeper Tella (Southern Newport  at 254, -72, 7  • Lion's Mane Inn) or Keeper Dedrik (Southern Newport  at 254, -72, 7  • Lion's Mane Inn) .

You say, 'Hail, Keeper Tella'

Keeper Tella says, 'Welcome to the Lion's Mane Inn and Bar. If you're looking for something to drink, I'm afraid that our bar is only open at nights. We do, however, provide clean rooms at a reasonable rate, and basic supplies. All at your leisure.'

You say, 'I am here to collect the temple dues.'

Keeper Tella says, 'You're from the temple? Well... alright. Here.'

You receive 5 pieces.

Fhara the Tanner

Find Fhara (Southern Newport  at 407, -83, 3  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Fhara'

Fhara says, 'Oh, hi. I'm Fhara, proprietor of Fhara's Leather and Thread, and certainly the most skilled tanner in town. Mm... but I'm sure you can decide that for yourself, viewing my wares.'

You say, 'I am here to collect the temple dues.'

Fhara says, 'Certainly, initiate. Five gold coins, was it? Here you are.'

You receive 5 pieces.

Garble the Bag-Maker

Find Garble (Southern Newport  at 486, -293  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Garble'

Garble says, 'Hi there. I'm Garble, ex-fighter and now the proprietor of Bag and Barrel, a profession I must say suits me better. But enough about me. Have a look at my wares!'

You say, 'I am here to collect the temple dues.'

Garble says, 'Oh, uh, right. The temple dues. One gold coin, wasn't it?'

Note: At this point, the player is faced with a three-way ethical choice.

[D1] Undercharge the Halfling

Note: This choice yields an (Unknown) alignment shift.

You say, 'Yeah, one gold coin sounds right.'

Garble says, 'MISSING TEXT'

You receive 1 pieces.

[D2] Insist on the Proper Amount

Note: This choice yields an (Unknown) alignment shift.

You say, 'Five gold coins, actually...'

Garble says, 'FIVE gold coins? Robbery! Pure highway robbery! Ahh well... I suppose I don't want to anger the Gods and all... sigh.'

You receive 5 pieces.

[D3] Exploit the Halfling

Note: This choice yields a CHAOTIC alignment shift.

You say, 'It's fifteen gold coins.'

Garble says, 'FIFTEEN GOLD COINS!? You can't be serious. I... I suppose I can pay that, but... the Gods better pay me back with some divine favors!'

You receive 15 pieces.

Disbursal of Dues

Note: Some dialog may vary at this point depending on the player's choices earlier in the quest.

Return to Deepmaster Talain.

You say, 'I have the dues.'

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Ah, very good. Did you get the entire due from Fhara?'

[D1] Fhara No

You say, 'No, I don't have it.'

MISSING TEXT

[D2] Fhara Yes

You say, 'Yes, I have it here.'

You lose 5 pieces.

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Very good, initiate. Did you get the entire due from Tella?'

[D1] Tella No

You say, 'No, I don't have it.'

MISSING TEXT

[D2] Tella Yes

You say, 'Yes, I have it here.'

You lose 5 pieces.

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Very good, initiate. Did you get the entire due from Garble?'

[D1] Garble No

You say, 'No, I don't have it.'

MISSING TEXT

[D2] Garble Yes

You say, 'Yes, I have it here.'

You lose 5 pieces.

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Very good, initiate. Did you get the entire due from Voleen?'

[D1] Voleen No

You say, 'No, I don't have it.'

MISSING TEXT

You say, 'No, she couldn't pay...'

Deepmaster Talain says, 'I see. I knew that Voleen had fallen on hard times, but I did not think it was quite that bad. We shall hold off her dues until she has sorted her troubles out, one way or another.'

[D2] Voleen Yes

You say, 'Yes, I have it here.'

You lose 5 pieces.

You say, 'Is that all, then?'

Deepmaster Talain says, 'Yes, initiate. You have proven that you are able to carry out the tasks of an initiate, and I award you with this, the shroud of the Temple. Congratulations.'

You receive Shroud of the Initiate from Deepmaster Talain.

Your faction standing with Church of the Deep One has gotten better!

You gain 1,000 experience!!