Tihark Orchard

The priestess Kehanni has given you an invitation to the Garden of Seborhin for the Festival of Lyss which the three Vabbi princes are known to be attending. In this mission you must perform tasks around the festival to convince each of the princes you are worth talking to and try to convince them that they should side with Istan and the Sunspears against Varesh and Kourna.

Requirements
You must enter this mission alone.

Objectives
Convince the three Princes of Vabbi to join the fight against Varesh. Defend the garden and its guests by slaying the harpies.
 * Recruit Prince Mehtu the Wise for your war against Varesh.
 * Persuade Prince Bokka the Magnificent to join the Sunspears in the struggle against Warmarshal Varesh.
 * Coerce Prince Ahmtur the Mighty to rally against Warmarshal Varesh.
 * Prince Ahmtur the Mighty wishes to speak with you again. Find out what he has to say.
 * *Bonus* Participate in the Festival of Lyss.
 * You have participated in [0...5] of 5 festivities.

Reward
The reward received depends on how many of the festival activities you participate in (See Normal mode reward/Hard mode reward for details).

Walkthrough
You enter this mission alone and for the most part the mission involves mini games which don't necessarily involve any fighting. The aim of the mission is to try and convince the Vabbi princes they should join your side in the fight against Varesh; however, to even get an audience with them you have to perform various tasks around the festival. These tasks also contribute to the bonus.

If you do not wish to buy the vase or bribe Prince Bokka the Magnificent, it is recommended you store your money before entering as it is easy to lose 4-5 platinum in one click.

The fastest way to complete the mission is to complete the tasks necessary to talk to the princes before going and talking to the princes. The required tasks or festival activities are as follows:


 * 1) Teach Dende (for female characters) or Mina (for male characters) to dance by using the /dance emote after talking to one of them.
 * 2) Defeat "Palawa Joko" in the re-enactment of the Battle of Jahai.
 * 3) *You can also beat Zilo the Drunkard in a drinking contest to win an audience with Prince Ahmtur the Mighty if you wish to avoid fighting "Palawa Joko".
 * 4) Provide Prince Bokka the Magnificent the gift of a Rare Antique Elonian Vase or cash.
 * 5) *The Rare Antique Elonian Vase can be obtained from Jejumba in three ways.
 * 6) *#By buying it from her for 4 platinum.
 * 7) *#By fighting her (her attacks deal very little damage).
 * 8) *#By obtaining a Golden Phoenix Feather. The Golden Phoenix Feather is obtained by defeating the Royal Guard Captain.

You can then talk to each of the three princes. Return to Prince Ahmtur the Mighty for a second talk and a cinematic will start and Harpies will attack. 2 Palace Guards and 2 Vabbi Guard Captains will join your party as allies for the Harpy attack and follow closely behind your character. Use your allies to dispatch all of the Harpies to complete the mission.

Finishing Masters in this mission in hard mode is extremely easy with most of the NPCs being beefed up in damage, armor, and level.

Bonus
There are five festival activities which you participate in to complete the Master level for this mission. Some will already have been done in order to speak to the princes. All are listed below:


 * 1) Agree to dance:
 * 2) * Female characters speak to Dende; male characters talk to Mina.
 * 3) * Use the /dance emote.
 * 4) Beat Zilo the Drunkard in a drinking contest. This contest can be repeated.
 * 5) * Steal drinks from Vabbi Nobles or Vabbi Peasants.
 * 6) ** You can also steal from named NPCs, Horticulturist Hinon, Duel Master Lumbo, "Palawa Joko", The Great Zehtuka, and the three princes.
 * 7) ** Zehtuka becomes aggressive if you steal from him.
 * 8) * A fast way to get all the drinks is to get them from NPCs standing below and above the stairs leading to the Princes.
 * 9) * This does not increase your Drunkard title track.
 * 10) * After the last drink you sober up instantly.
 * 11) Defeat Lumo the Mime in a mime duel. This contest can be repeated.
 * 12) * This is done by copying each of Lumo the Mime's next 10 emotes within several seconds.
 * 13) ** If you use the wrong emote, try again; you only lose if you fail to type the correct emote before the time limit.
 * 14) ** Also try repeating the previous emote, if Lumo does not seem to give you credit.
 * 15) * If you lose, Lumo will /taunt you and say Afterward, you must restart the duel.
 * 16) * He only uses a small number of emotes:
 * 17) ** /beg &mdash; He falls to his knees.
 * 18) ** /boo (also /scare) &mdash; He raises both hands abruptly and thrusts his head and arms forward, towards the player.
 * 19) ** /bored &mdash; He shrugs his shoulders forward with arms at side.
 * 20) ** /breath and /catchbreath &mdash; He bows forward, breathing heavily.
 * 21) ** /cheer &mdash; He stretches both arms in the air.
 * 22) ** /dance &mdash; He does the male ranger "breakdance".
 * 23) ** /doubletake &mdash; He thrusts his head towards the player twice.
 * 24) ** /drum, /flute, /guitar, /violin &mdash; He plays the respective "air" instrument. In case of the flute he stands on one leg.
 * 25) ** /excited &mdash; He claps his hands.
 * 26) ** /flex &mdash; He does a classic Greek pose with one arm towards the ground and one behind his head.
 * 27) ** /goteam &mdash; He puts his hand towards you and bows and stands.
 * 28) ** /laugh &mdash; You can see his chest shaking.
 * 29) ** /pickme &mdash; He points towards himself with both arms.
 * 30) ** /point &mdash; He points towards the player with one arm.
 * 31) ** /ponder &mdash; He puts his hand towards his chin.
 * 32) ** /roar &mdash; He stretches one fist in the air.
 * 33) ** /shoo &mdash; He waves both hands in front of his chest, towards the player.
 * 34) ** /taunt &mdash; He waves both hands beside his face and shakes his head.
 * 35) ** /wave &mdash; He waves with his left arm.
 * 36) Speak to Duel Master Lumbo and take part in a reenactment of Turai Ossa's victory over Palawa Joko.
 * 37) * "Palawa Joko" is very easy to beat. He is a a level 20 Necromancer who only uses Life Siphon, Blood of the Aggressor, and Dark Pact.
 * 38) * You can also start this activity and leave, returning after the Harpy invasion; with the guards to help you, he will die quickly. You will still receive the bonus.
 * 39) Obtain a Rare Antique Elonian Vase from Jejumba as a gift for Prince Bokka the Magnificent. Once obtained, present the vase to Royal Finance Minister Oluda. There are several ways to obtain the vase:
 * 40) * Kill Jejumba and take the item (very easy, she can be found on the bottom level in the far east).
 * 41) * Pay 4 platinum for the item.
 * 42) * After talking to Jejumba, defeat the Royal Guard Captain toward the east end of the garden in a 1-on-1 duel to obtain a Golden Phoenix Feather. Trade this with Jejumba for the vase.
 * 43) * This part of the bonus is only completed once you speak to Royal Finance Minister Oluda.
 * 44) An undocumented sixth festival activity lets you bypass one of the others. First, give the vase to Royal Finance Minister Oluda, then talk to him again and bribe him. He will take  from your inventory which will count as festival activity.

Skill recommendations

 * Since this is a solo mission:
 * Healing characters should remember to bring some damage dealing skills; damage dealing characters should include a self heal.
 * Spirits, summoning spells, and minions are especially helpful.
 * Summoning stones are also a viable option, if the previous skills are unavailable.
 * Shadow step-to-ally skills, such as Ebon Escape, will allow you to quickly cover ground; in particular, they allow you to jump between floors.

Allies
Humans
 * 20 (20) Palace Guard
 * 20 (20) Vabbi Guard
 * 20 (20) Vabbi Guard Captain

Festival guests
Humans
 * 18 (20) Goren
 * 20 (20) Lieutenant Murunda
 * 20 (20) The Great Zehtuka
 * 12 (20) Tahlkora
 * 18 (20) Norgu
 * 20 (20) General Morgahn
 * 2 (20) Dende
 * 10 (20) Duel Master Lumbo
 * 10 (20) Horticulturist Hinon
 * 10 (20) Jejumba
 * 10 (20) Jekunda
 * 20 (20) Kehanni
 * 10 (20) Kurideh the Mad
 * 10 (20) Lumo the Mime
 * 10 (20) Master of Ceremonies
 * 2 (20) Mina
 * 20 (20) Prince Ahmtur the Mighty
 * 20 (20) Prince Bokka the Magnificent
 * 20 (20) Prince Mehtu the Wise
 * 10 (20) Royal Finance Minister Oluda
 * 10 (20) Royal Food Taster Rendu
 * 20 (20) Royal Guard Bunda
 * 20 (20) Royal Guard Zendeh
 * 10 (20) Vaughn the Venerable
 * 10 (20) Zilo the Drunkard
 * 10 (20) Musician
 * 20 (20) Royal Servant
 * 2 (20) Vabbi Child
 * 10 (20) Vabbi Noble
 * 10 (20) Vabbi Peasant

Foes
Harpies Humans
 * 24 (26) Skree Raider
 * 24 (26) Skree Tracker
 * 24 (26) Skree Singer
 * 20 (20) Royal Guard Captain
 * 20 (20) "Palawa Joko"

Interactive objects

 * Zilo's Keg

Opening cinematic

 * Kehanni: "Welcome to the Garden of Seborhin, the most beautiful place in all of Vabbi. This party is to celebrate the Day of Lyss."
 *  : "Looks...impressive. Will the princes be here?"
 * Kehanni: "They wouldn't miss it. It's the social event of the season!"
 * Kehanni: "Prince Ahmtur the Mighty is down from his citadel. His captains are a dour group."
 * Kehanni: "Prince Mehtu the Wise is here with his scholars and his daughter."
 *  : "That's Tahlkora!"
 * Kehanni: "Yes. Princess Tahlkora. Mehtu's daughter. You mean she never told you?"
 * Kehanni: "And Prince Bokka the Magnificent. Well, he's here as well."
 *  : "So it should be fairly easy to talk to them."
 * Kehanni: "One does not simply go up to a prince and say hello! Talk to the members of their court first. Work your way to the top."
 *  : "Sounds like a lot of trouble."
 * Kehanni: "You would prefer to fight monsters? You'll find Vabbi to be a more civilized land, but no less dangerous."

Intermediate dialogue
When reaching Kehanni and General Morgahn.
 * Kehanni: ''"Morgahn, I didn't expect to see you here. It has been too long, general.
 * General Morgahn: "And I did not expect to find you in the company of Istani spies, dear Kehanni."
 * Kehanni: "Lyssa guides me in all I do, Morgahn. You should remember that which Priest Jeshek has taught us. Trust me when I say this is for the greater good."
 * General Morgahn: "A valid point, Kehanni. Now it is time to celebrate Lyssa and her beauty. I will spare your friends during the festivities, but don't think for a moment that I am not watching."
 * General Morgahn: "Know this, Istani, you are my enemy. I have sworn on my honor to crush you. Should we meet again, I won't turn a blind eye."
 * Kehanni: "Don't worry about Morgahn. He's a man of his word and will spare you this day. We need to attend to the matters at hand. Do not be distracted."
 * Kehanni: "Spread out and talk to the princes. I need to converse with Morgahn about the Kournans."

At the top of the second flight of stairs.
 * Vabbi Noble (1): "I hear the Kournans are taking an unusual interest in Vabbian art and history. Perhaps we have misjudged Varesh. A woman of grace and culture would soon realize that Vabbi is worthy of a strong alliance. It could be best for both our provinces."
 * Vabbi Noble (2): "Art? History? My friend, you're far too trusting in rumors. Varesh doesn't want to study Vabbi. She wants to conquer it!"
 * Vabbi Noble (1): "No. Be serious. Varesh Ossa? She's a noble ruler, as her father before her. The treaties between Vabbi and Kourna are sterling."
 * Vabbi Noble (2): "There's sterling, my friend...and then there's gold. I'll bet you I would know which of the two Varesh has more interest in. Why else would her army be massing at our door?"

At the bottom of the second flight of stairs.
 * Vabbi Noble: "Famian the Fabulous is staging a new play this month in the Bokka Amphitheatre. I already have tickets, of course. I hope it's as meaningful and moving as his last production. Norgu was in it, and you know how I adore his work."
 * Vabbi Peasant: "What? You mean "Assault of the Twenty Foot Bananas?" I suppose I would call it "moving," if by that you mean the audience disappeared from the theatre faster than a ham from Bokka's buffet line."
 * Vabbi Noble: "Hmmph. Obviously you don't appreciate true art."
 * Vabbi Peasant: "Either that or I don't like bananas."

If agreeing to teach Dende how to dance.
 * Dende: "Are you ready? Let's dance the night away!"

After showing Dende how to dance.
 * Dende: "Thank you for showing me those moves. I guess girls aren't so bad after all."

If agreeing to teach Mina how to dance.
 * Mina: "Oh, you're so dreamy! This will be so much fun!"

After showing Mina how to dance.
 * Mina: "Thank you for teaching me to dance. You've got smooth moves!"

At the top of the third flight of stairs.
 * Vabbi Guard (1): "General Morgahn attended another gathering here a few months ago. I found him to be quite cultured; and such a deep faith the man has in Lyssa. The soldiers under him are lucky to have such a noble leader."
 * Vabbi Guard (2): "The general, yes. But if you speak of all Kournan leadership...well, I have to disagree. I do not personally like the direction Varesh is taking her province...and Morgahn has done nothing to stop her."
 * Vabbi Guard (1): "Don't assume just because Morgahn follows orders that he agrees with them. Anyone in the military will tell you...obey first, then question. General Morgahn is a loyal man who believes in the good of Kourna. He followed Varesh's father, you know."
 * Vabbi Guard (2): "Well, in this case, the apple has fallen quite far from the tree. The Ossa lineage is not what it once was."

At the bottom of the third flight of stairs.
 * Vabbi Noble (3): "Will there be a new production this month? I would love to escort you to another play. You looked resplendent the last time we attended the theatre."
 * Vabbi Noble (4): "The last time...? Ah, yes. Now I remember you. Yes, I do believe a new play is opening soon. But, I believe it's by a Kournan playwright. Trying to understand Kournan plays always gives me a headache."
 * Vabbi Noble (3): "Ah, but I heard this is a light romantic comedy; just your style! You do enjoy romantic plays, don't you? Remember the performance during the winter festival? The one that made you cuddle up against me?"
 * Vabbi Noble (4): "That wasn't because of the play. It was snowing."

After agreeing to the drinking contest with Zilo the Drunkard.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "I don't have any drinks for you. This trusty keg here is for me alone. Slip through the party and nab drinks from the willing. If you can imbibe 12 mugs before I finish this key, you win. But trust me, you don't have a chance, lightweight."

When taking a mug from a Vabbi Noble, Vabbi Peasant, Horticulturist Hinon, Duel Master Lumbo, or "Palawa Joko".
 * "Cheers!"


 * "Did you see what just happened?"


 * "Hey, that was my drink!"


 * "Hey, where are you going with that?!"


 * "I hope you like backwash!"


 * "I suppose I've had enough. Thank you, waiter."

When taking a mug from The Great Zehtuka.
 * The Great Zehtuka: "My drink has been stolen. Time to hunt down this lascivious liquid thief and dish out the thrashing of a lifetime!"

When Zilo the Drunkard is one quarter finished with his keg.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "Give up now, amatuer. You'll never beat me!"

When Zilo the Drunkard is half finished with his keg.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "Itsh a mircaul yur still standin!"

When Zilo the Drunkard is three quarters finished with his keg.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "Yus better hurry. My three kegsh almosh gones!"

If Zilo the Drunkard beats you.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "I ish victori- *hiccup* victori- *hiccup* victori- *HICCUP*...da man! I toldsh you ah would winsh!"

If you beat Zilo the Drunkard.
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "What? You *hiccup* beat me? My pants off to you. *hiccup* Now if you'll *burp* excuse me...I have to attend a meeting between an empty *hiccup* bucket and tonight's dinner. *burp*"
 *  : "I love you, man!"
 * Zilo the Drunkard: "I love you, man!"

At the north-western side of the Tree of Seborhin.
 * Vabbi Peasant (1): "Kwesigam! It's so good to see you! Where have you been keeping yourself lately? You haven't been at the library at all, and I was hoping to twist your ear about the latest book on making paint from cuttlefish scales."
 * Vabbi Peasant (2): "Oh, I've been doing landscape work for Prince Mehtu. They're going into his private vault. I'm not sure why he wants so many paintings, but he pays well and I'm happy to work for someone so well-regarded."
 * Vabbi Peasant (1): "Private vault? How interesting. Tell me, what does he keep in his private vault?"
 * Vabbi Peasant (2): "I don't know. I've never been there and the prince is being quite mysterious about the whole thing. He even has a special name for the vault...Ahdashim. I don't know what it means, but it certainly sounds ominous!"

After agreeing to re-enact the Battle of Jahai.
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "Lords and ladies of Vabbi, gather 'round. For today, we celebrate the victory of the mighty Turai Ossa at the battle of Jahai!"
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "Long ago, two great armies met near the Grand Cataract of the Elon River to determine our people's fate."
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "One army led by the undead lord Palawa Joko, the scourge of Vabbi, set to bring destruction and chaos to our lands."
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "The second army was led by the great hero of Elona, Turai Ossa, who sought to lead our people to the promised lands of the gods."
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "The two leaders faced off to determine the outcome."
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "Witness the great battle between these great heroes as it was long ago!"
 * "Palawa Joko": "On this day, Palawa Joko will prove victorious!"

During the re-enactment.
 * Vabbi Noble: "Crush him, Turai!"


 * Vabbi Noble: "Lyssa, give Turai your blessings!"


 * Vabbi Noble: "Show Palawa no mercy!"


 * Vabbi Noble: "Smash him like a bug!"


 * Vabbi Noble: "The scourge of Vabbi must be defeated!"

After defeating "Palawa Joko".
 * "Palawa Joko": "Turai Ossa, you are the victor. I, Palawa Joko, scourge of Vabbi, yield to you!"
 * Duel Master Lumbo: "Ladies and gentlemen, our hero and protector, Turai Ossa, is victorious!"

At the south-western side of the Tree of Seborhin.
 * Vabbi Child: "Oh, daddy! Look at that tree! It's floating!"
 * Vabbi Noble: "That's the Seborhin tree, Ashante. It's Lyssa's favorite tree in all the world. It's fed with water from the Elon and grows in the light of Lyssa's smile."
 * Vabbi Child: "Look! A leaf fell right into my hands. Can I keep it, Daddy! Can I?"
 * Vabbi Noble: "Of course you can, sweetheart. That means Lyssa is watching over you."

If Lumo the Mime beats you.
 * Lumo the Mime: "You move with the grace of a baboon! I warned you that you stood no chance! Be gone from my sight."

If you beat Lumo the Mime.
 * Lumo the Mime: "I have lost?! Impossible! I feel like half the mime I used to be. Enjoy your success while it lasts, for it will never happen again!"

When engaging the Royal Guard Captain.
 * Royal Guard Captain: "Thieves! Keep them away from the prince's possessions!"

When giving the Golden Phoenix Feather to Jejumba.
 * Jejumba
 * "Ah, you have the golden feather! Here, take this silly vase off my hands. I'm sure the prince will be more than happy with it, especially if you cram a sandwich inside!"

Intermediate cinematic

 * Prince Ahmtur the Mighty: "The flaw in Palawa Joko's invasion of Vabbi was that he outran his supply lines. Once Turai Ossa flanked him, Palawa's forces were doomed."
 * Prince Ahmtur the Mighty: "What's that?"
 * Goren: "Sounds like harpies. Skree Harpies!"
 * Prince Bokka the Magnificent: "Don't be a fool, Goren. There are no harpies anywhere near here!"
 * Norgu: "Of course, you have been wrong before."
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "Everyone move to the exits in an orderly fashion! There is only one of them! This is not the time to panic!"
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "Very well! This is now the time to panic!"
 * Tahlkora: "This way, Father. I'll protect you."

End cinematic

 * Prince Bokka the Magnificent: "What a mess!"
 * Prince Ahmtur the Mighty: "Yes, but the question is - why would the Skree Harpies attack here?"
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "All I can say is - thank the gods for Warmarshal Varesh!"
 *  : "WHAT?!"
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "If the harpies are raiding, we'll need all the troops she can spare!"
 * Prince Ahmtur the Mighty: "True. Excuse me. I need to check in with my forces."
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "Yes, I had best get back as well. Will you be joining me, Daughter?"
 * Tahlkora: "I have made my own arrangements, Father."
 * Prince Mehtu the Wise: "I see that you have. We will speak of this, later."
 * Prince Bokka the Magnificent: "And I had best get back home as well. The new theatre season is about to start! Goren! Fetch my sedan chair!"
 *  : "Those idiots!"
 * Kehanni: "Let them go. You've broken the ice. I have some leads that we should follow up on."

Trivia

 * After beating Lumo in the mime contest, he says, a paraphrase of a line from Yesterday by the The Beatles.