The Three Wise Norn/2008

Initial dialogue

Lieutenant Thackeray

Merry Wintersday, [Player name]. Traditionally, the troops get homesick this time of year, and morale drops. Many have not had a true Wintersday celebration since the Charr broke through the Great Northern Wall. I know I missed the holidays while I was gone. So, I'm happy that things will be different this year! The troops banded together and created their own celebration.

However, with so much of the Vanguard recalled for Wintersday, our patrols are sparse. We could use some help securing the area. My scouts have reported three Norn nearby. Perhaps they might be willing to help defend the Eye from Charr incursions. In return, you could offer them Wintersday gifts from the troops. I'm sure they will be generous, if you just ask. What do you say?

 Accept: "You have earned this break. Leave it to me."

 Decline: "Sorry, I heard there's a better party down Lion's Arch."

 Ask: "Thank you. Please see the troops here on leave for some Wintersday gifts you can trade to the Norn."

Intermediate dialogue

Allyn Brand

What about Wintersday can you share with the Norn?

I have fond memories of roasting chestnuts with my family while blizzards raged outside. Well, we have constant blizzards here, so I asked a merchant about getting a supply of chestnuts. The cook suggested some northern seasonings that really bring out the flavor. I think the hearty taste of these slow Roasted Chestnuts will fill up even a Norn stomach. Why don't you take some with you?

Carlisle Gavenport

Do you have anything to share with the Norn?

My mother taught me how to make Wintersday ornaments when I was a child...before the Searing. We handed them out to neighbors every year. I made these Crystal Snowflakes for our celebration. Why don't you take some to our northern allies? They're our neighbors now.

Orwin Radcliff

What does Wintersday mean to you?

Wintersday means eggnog...spiked, of course. We don't have traditional ingredients here so I had to improvise. It doesn't taste quite like the nog I remember, but it'll knock you off your feet. Why don't you see if the Norn can handle my Vanguard Eggnog? Now if you'll excuse me, there's a filled mug with my name on it...literally.

Galbraum the Intoxicated

When given the Vanguard Eggnog:

"What is this? It's...yes...I can taste it...alcohol! And not nearly as weak as I expected! A tankard or two of this eggnog and I'm sure I'll be feeling the holiday spirit. Where did you say I could get more of this?"

When given the Handful of Roasted Chestnuts:

"Bah! Your food tastes as weak as you. Maybe if you ferment it with strong Norn ale I could stomach this... thing."

When given the Crystal Snowflake Ornament:

"What is this pathetic thing? Take your useless trinket and be gone!"

Brartak the Glutton

When given the Vanguard Eggnog:

"You know, not all Norn are incorrigle ale hounds! Your assumptions insult me! Leave at once."

When given the Handful of Roasted Chestnuts:

"This is delicious! But far too small to fill up a mighty Norn. A few hundred more might tide me over until I catch my dinner, though. I am hungry now. I will go to your camp."

When given the Crystal Snowflake Ornament:

"Look, I don't know who you've talked to, but I do NOT eat snow out of desperation when I can't catch any prey. I mean, who would do something like that? *cough*"

Helga the Cub

When given the Vanguard Eggnog:

"Half my size or not, I'm smart enough to not accept drinks from strangers in the wilds. Plus, and don't tell father, but I don't really like alcohol that much."

When given the Handful of Roasted Chestnuts:

"Father told me I can only eat what I catch. Needless to say, I am pretty hungry..."

When given the Crystal Snowflake Ornament:

"Such exquisite craftsmanship in such a tiny object. And you decorate an entire tree with these? Hmmm. Perhaps I will join you...right after I look at your Wintersday tree."

Reward dialogue

Lieutenant Thackeray

You convinced all three? That's fantastic. Here's a little something the unit put together to thank you.