Brains or Brawn

Zerai seeks your advice on who should accompany his beloved Midauha in Istan. Conversely, you are choosing which of the optional heroes, Goren or Norgu, will be accompanying you.

Objectives

 * Help Zerai the Learner decide between Norgu and Goren.
 * See [Goren/Norgu] for your reward.

Reward

 * 2,000 Experience
 * 250 Gold
 * 10 Lightbringer Points

Walkthrough
Map to Honur Hill, head east into Resplendent Makuun and follow your quest marker to Zerai the Learner who is nearby. Speak to Zerai, and decide which of the two heroes: Norgu or Goren, should be sent away to act as bodyguard for Midauha. Choose carefully: The one you choose will not be your hero until after the completion of the Nightfall Campaign.

Allies

 * 20 (20) Zerai the Learner

Initial dialogue

 * Zerai the Learner
 * Night has fallen on Vabbi, and the world is more treacherous than ever. I can't stop worrying about my precious Midauha. She's a brilliant scholar, but all those years with her nose in books has not prepared her for such preilous times. She's in Istan now, and I fear for her life.  Two young men have been wandering around town looking for work and adventure...Norgu and Goren. Are you acquainted with them?  I'm thinking of hiring one of them as a bodyguard, but I'm not at all certain which one to choose. [Character Name], can you meet me in Resplendent Makuun and help me decide?

Intermediate dialogue
Before speaking to Zerai:

Goren
 * "Wait, what? Oh! Hi Did you need protection? Want me to hit something? Need a backrub? Whatever you want, boss.  Prince Bokka said I was the best bodyguard to ever work for him. But I think he just said that because he wasn't dead. I mean, I guess that's good, right?"

Norgu
 * "I am Norgu of the Lyssan Fools, the most famous acting troupe in all of Vabbi! We perform a variety of styles: acting, poetry, singing, that sort of thing. Have you seen the delightful buffet? The guards will have to pry me from the table with a war axe, or they'll have to get that lug Goren to do it for them. The man's the size of a beast!"


 * Zerai the Learner
 * Goren has natural strength and size, but he is a bit on the slow side. Norgu is certainly entertaining and quick on his feet to boot, but that may all be an act. I think they're both fairly trustworthy. What do you think? Who should I send to Istan to protect my beloved, Midauha?
 * ingame Goren's strength makes him the clear choice. Midauha can do the thinking for him.
 * Excellent! Goren it is then. I'm sure Midauha will find his strength to be great comfort. I do feel a bit bad about not hiring Norgu, though.  Especially since he's had such a string of bad plays recently.  I know.  Why don't you talk to him? Perhaps some time following a real hero will inspire him to write a masterpiece?
 * ingame Norgu will be great entertainment for Midauha and has a knack for getting out of trouble.
 * Excellent! Norgu it is, then. I'm sure Midauha will find him to be great company.  I do feel a bit bad about not hiring Goren, though.  What will he do now that he's no longer serving Prince Bokka?  I know.  Why don't you talk to him?  Perhaps he can tag along on your adventures?

Reward dialogue

 * Norgu
 * Ahai! I am just about to leave for a few scheduled performances. The world may be in chaos, but that doesn't mean we entertainers can rest! Talk to me again when you're ready to leave.


 * OR


 * Goren
 * "Without Prince Bokka around, I've had a lot of time to think. The more I think, the more I worry about Nightfall.  It makes my head hurt.  Now I can't remember where I put my stuff.  Can you help me find my stuff?  I need to keep it safe from Nightfall."