Sunspear Scout

Sunspear Scout
Affiliation	Order of the Sunspears
Type	Human
Level(s)	20
Campaign	Nightfall

Sunspear Scouts are placed near every resurrection shrine in Istan, and several shrines in Vabbi. These Sunspear Scouts will give you a bounty, which gives you double experience and differing Sunspear Promotion Points for every monster you kill of a determined type. These blessings can tell you to kill Corsairs, plants, insects, harpies, mandragors, skales, undead, and Kournans.

Locations

• Istan (at all resurrection shrines)
• Vabbi (at a few resurrection shrines)

Dialogue

Corsair Bounty (Issnur Isles)

In normal mode: "It seems I saw you in Chahbek Village just the other day, and now you're all the way out here. Good for you, Sunspear. You've got the courage of a lion. We've got a problem with corsairs right now, and Kormir is offering up a bounty to anyone who helps us get rid of a few of them. Care to lend a hand?"^{[verification requested]}

In normal mode: "Hail, Sunspear! Kormir sent me to keep an eye on the corsairs. They've been raiding a lot lately, and decent folk are afraid to leave their homes. We can't let that happen! Kormir is offering up a bounty to anyone willing to help us hunt them down. Can I count on you?"

In hard mode: "Hail, hero! It's great to meet you. I'm exhausted from fighting pirates, and I could use a break. Be careful, these pirates are battle-hardened, but I bet you can handle them. Ok, here's the bounty on the corsairs, and I have some pirate eye patches as well. You might need one, the way these guys fight."

Accept: I'm ready to show those corsairs they can't prey on the Istani people.

Decline: Corsairs? Won't I need a boat?

After receiving the bounty: That bounty should give you the courage to face down the corsairs. Now get out there and stop those scoundrels!

Rank too high: Although I'm honored you would want to help us, I think your talents are best used elsewhere, against more dangerous prey. Good luck!

Corsair Bounty (Lahtenda Bog)

In normal mode: "I've never been a fan of corsairs, especially not when they're causing problems for everyone. Kormir sent me here to hand out a bounty to any volunteers willing to help us take out as many corsairs as possible. If you can spare the time, we'd sure appreciate it. Are you interested?"

In hard mode: "I've never been a fan of corsairs. I'm sure they've recruited a hundred miscreants to their filthy club since last I saw you. I don't know what they're eating, but these new recruits are made of steel! Kormir issued a bounty to anyone willing to eradicate as many corsairs as possible. If you've got the constitution for violence, we could use the extra might. Well?"

Accept: I'm definitely ready to give a few corsairs a hard time. I'll take that bounty.

Decline: Not today, thanks. I might be back later.

After receiving the bounty: All I can do is give you this bounty from Kormir. I'm sure you'll do well on your own.

Rank too high: I don't have anything you can do. You're far too important to the Sunspears to be wasting your time on scout missions.

Corsair Bounty (Mehtani Keys)

In normal mode: "Corsairs! Corsairs everywhere! A lot of them are causing real trouble for the folks around here. I've scouted this territory pretty thoroughly, and I think our only option is to drive those scoundrels out to sea and give them no quarter. Kormir seems to agree, and she's set a bounty on their heads. Care to test your weapons against real sea-scum for a portion of the bounty?"

In hard mode: "Corsairs! Corsairs everywhere! Another ship has been spotted off the coast, and from the looks of those filthy monkeys on deck these corsairs are twice as tough as the usual lot. We must show them no quarter! Take up arms with us and we'll send those sea dogs to the bottom of the briny deep! Will you help us with our bounty?"

Accept: I've never been afraid of scoundrels. I'll cut down every last one.

Decline: Definitely not ready. Did I mention already that I have a lot to do today?

After receiving the bounty: That bounty should be all you need to help give those corsairs a good what-for.

Rank too high: They didn't tell me they'd be sending a hero! I'd have worn my dress uniform. Ahai, and safe travels!

Kournan Bounty

In normal mode: "I was in Vabbi when Varesh banished the Sunspears from Kourna and closed the borders. Since then, I've watched her military forces move north into this land. They must be stopped! I've spotted Kournan troops in this area. Go after them, while I keep my eyes open for more!"

In hard mode: "I was in Vabbi when Varesh banished the Sunspears from Kourna and closed the borders. Since then, I've watched her military forces move north. They've got some incredibly strong soldiers in their midst... stronger than anything the princes have here! They must be stopped, but it's going to take a hero to do it! I've spotted Kournan troops in this area. Go after them while I keep my eyes open."

Accept: It's time to stop running. Let's show the Kournans who they're fighting!

Decline: I'm still on the run myself.

After receiving the bounty: You do not fight alone, friend. Take the battle to the Kournans!

Rank too high: An officer? Here? If I'd known such a high-ranking Sunspear would be coming today, I would have worn my dress uniform.

Insect Hunt (Cliffs of Dohjok; Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "Ahai! Kormir sent me to scout out this area. I tell you, the insects here are causing a lot of trouble. If we don't do something about them soon, this area will become impassable. I've got a bounty from Kormir to hand out to anyone who wants to help with this insect problem. Are you interested?"

In hard mode: "Ahai! Kormir sent me to scout out this area. I tell you, the insects here are vicious. It's rough out there! It'll take a real hero to take care of them. I've got a bounty for anyone with the guts to tackle this little insect problem. Feel like proving your worth?"

Accept: Hand me the bounty, and I'll get to work right away.

Decline: Sorry, I have bigger things to do than to kill a bunch of bugs.

After receiving the bounty: That bounty is for killing insects, so get moving. There are more than enough out there to keep you busy, friend.

Rank too high: Greetings, Sunspear. Are you on your way back to town? This must seem like a vacation after what you've faced.

Insect Hunt (Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "You're braver than most, to be so far from town with so little experience. Brave, or foolish. Care to prove which of those it is? I've got a bounty from Kormir to hand out to anyone who helps us destroy the insects in this area. If you want to help out, I'll put in a good word with her after you've thinned out their ranks. Are you ready?" ^{[verification requested]}

In hard mode: "Ahai! Kormir sent me to scout out this area. I tell you, the insects here are vicious. It's rough out there! It'll take a real hero to take care of them. I've got a bounty for anyone with the guts to tackle this little insect problem. Feel like proving your worth?"

Accept: Hand me the bounty, and I'll get to work right away.

Decline: Sorry, I have bigger things to do than to kill a bunch of bugs.

After receiving the bounty: That bounty is for killing insects, so get moving. There are more than enough out there to keep you busy, friend.

Rank too high: Greetings, Sunspear. Are you on your way back to town? This must seem like a vacation after what you've faced.

Insect Hunt (Plains of Jarin; Zehlon Reach)

In normal mode: "Ahai, young Sunspear! These lands have to be kept clear, or travelers could get hurt. Right now, the big problem is insects. They're everywhere! I was sent out here to scout, but I found a lot more than I bargained for. Thankfully, Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing[sic] help clear out these insects. Are you interested?"

In hard mode: "Oh, thank the gods you made it. An angry swarm of insects is covering the land. Seems they crawled from their hives following the recent flood. And these are no ordinary critters, mind you...they're ornery and tough as nails. There's no way for me to rid them all myself. Help me destroy these insects and I'll share the bounty with you."

Accept: I like squishing bugs.

Decline: Insects? Is that how you rise in the ranks in this outfit? I have more important business.

After receiving the bounty: You're prepared. The insects are out there. You have the bounty. The rest is up to you!

Rank too high: What in the world are you doing here? Charity work? You should be out handling more dangerous tasks...ones worthy of your fame and experience.

Insect Hunt (Issnur Isles)

In normal mode: "Ahai. Good to see you out here. Did Kormir send you? We need all the help we can get with these insects. You're a little green, but I'm sure you can be of some use. Just keep your weapons ready and your eyes sharp. Oh, I forgot to mention...there's a bounty for anyone who helps. I think you'll find it useful."

In hard mode: "Kormir must have her hands full, or she'd have sent backup before now. There's so many insects I'm choking on them. We need to do more than swat 'em down; we need to clear the air completely. Kormir's offered a bounty to anyone willing to help out, but it won't be easy. Are you up for it?"

Accept: I'm ready. Those bugs won't bother Istani travelers anymore!

Decline: Another bug hunt? Couldn't we find a more...permanent...solution?

After receiving the bounty: Are you ready? Use that bounty wisely and get to work on those insects.

Rank too high: Sunspear, you're a role model to me. I heard about what you've done for our people already. Thank you. From all of Istan.

Insect Hunt (Lahtenda Bog)

In normal mode: "After the problems in other areas of Istan, Kormir sent me out to make sure we didn't get overwhelmed here. Good idea, that. There's so many insects it's hard to breathe. We need to swat them down. Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing to help out. Are you up for it?"

In hard mode: "Kormir must have her hands full, or she'd have sent backup before now. There's so many insects I'm choking on them. We need to do more than swat 'em down; we need to clear the air completely. Kormir's offered a bounty to anyone willing to help out, but it won't be easy. Are you up for it?"

Accept: I'm ready. Those bugs won't bother Istani travelers anymore!

Decline: Another bug hunt? Couldn't we find a more...permanent...solution?

After receiving the bounty: Are you ready? Use that bounty wisely and get to work on those insects.

Rank too high: Sunspear, you're a role model to me. I heard about what you've done for our people already. Thank you. From all of Istan.

Mandragor Hunt (Lahtenda Bog)

In normal mode: "More and more mandragor are making their way through to Istani fields. If it keeps up, the farmers will lose their crops and families will starve. Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing to help bring the mandragor population under control. Are you interested?"

In hard mode: "A pack of mutant mandragor is making its way through to Istani fields, killing everything in its path. If this keeps up, the farmers will lose their crops and families will starve. We're doing our best, but these particular mandragor are a lot stronger than we're accustomed to. Kormir is offering a bounty. Are you tough enough?"

Accept: For Istan! I'm happy to help.

Decline: Those poor farmers. Still, I can't do everything for everyone.

After receiving the bounty: It's all in your hands now. Taking out those mandragor is an important task, and Kormir's orders are clear. Kill any you can find.

Rank too high: A hero? Out here? I'm flattered! I didn't think that anyone would take this job seriously. I guess I was wrong. But really, shouldn't you be doing something more difficult?

Mandragor Hunt (Mehtani Keys)

In normal mode: "There are Mandragor swarming all over the place! We've got to get a handle on this problem, and soon. Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing to thin out the mandragor population. Would you care to help?"

In hard mode: "Ahai, hero. Thank Dwayna you're here. Mandragor are swarming everywhere! Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing to thin their numbers, but only the hardiest of adventurers need apply. I've heard your name...I bet you could handle it. What say you?"

Accept: There's nothing that can stop me from fulfilling Kormir's orders. You leave it to me.

Decline: I've already got so much to do. Maybe another time.

After receiving the bounty: I've done everything I can by giving you that bounty from Kormir. Now it's in your hands. Just remember, it's all for Istan!

Rank too high: It's not my place to say such things, but you'd really be more help to Istan if you took on a greater challenge.

Plant Hunt (Plains of Jarin)

In normal mode: "Ah, you're here! I was sent out to this wasteland to get you some early information on the hostile plant problem. It's bad, but nothing the Sunspears can't handle. Here is your portion of the bounty that Kormir is offering for helping destroy some of these hostile plants."

In hard mode: "Thank sweet Lyssa you're here. I was sent to this wasteland to deal with the hostile plants alone. I've done my best to "weed out" the problem *har har* but nearly got myself killed! I'll give you the bounty if you're up for it. I could us[sic] a little rest and relaxation...know what I mean?"

Accept: We should all do our part to keep Istan safe. I'm on the job.

Decline: I have other orders. Keep an eye on the horizon. I'll be back to help.

After receiving the bounty: You have your bounty and a description of the plants we need thinned out. I'll keep scouting the area for you. And I'll report to Kormir if you don't return. Good luck.

Rank too high: Hello! I didn't realize Kormir took our plant problem so seriously, to send a hero of your stature. Too seriously, I think. You should be doing something of real worth, not spending your time pruning shrubbery, if you don't mind my saying so.

Plant Hunt (Cliffs of Dohjok; Fahranur, The First City; Issnur Isles)

In normal mode: "I'm glad to see you. There's trouble. We're on the lookout for hostile plants in this area, and we're got Kormir's orders to take out as many as we can. It's a big job, and we could use all the help we can get, so we're offering a bounty. Will you lend us a hand?"

In hard mode: "Ahai, hero. What a surprise! You've still got all your limbs attached! By Kormir's orders we're on the lookout to kill as many hostile plants as we can. We're offering a bounty to anyone crazy enough to join us...but don't sign on unless you can handle yourself in a bloody fight. I don't want to carry any bodies back to camp."

Accept: I'll take the bounty and make the area safe. You can count on me.

Decline: I am busy with other matters, but I will keep this in mind if I find spare time.

After receiving the bounty: Take the bounty I just gave you and make sure the hostile plant population is cut down. You're ready for anything they throw at you.

Rank too high: I wouldn't want to impose on someone of your reputation with a small job like this. Have a good day.

Plant Hunt (Issnur Isles)

In normal mode: "For a young Sunspear, you've impressed me. Let's get you right to work. Kormir's got me out here looking at the plant activity in the area. She's offering a bounty to anyone willing to help clear the area of hostile plants. Think you can help us out?"^{[verification requested]}

In hard mode: "Ahai, hero. What a surprise! You're still got all your limbs attached! By Kormir's orders we're on the looking to kill as many hostile plants as we can. We're offering a bounty to anyone crazy enough to join us...but don't sign on unless you can handle yourself in a bloody fight. I don't want to carry any bodies back to camp."

Accept: I'll take the bounty and make the area safe. You can count on me.

Decline: I am busy with other matters, but I will keep this in mind if I find spare time.

After receiving the bounty: Take the bounty I just gave you and make sure the hostile plant population is cut down. You're ready for anything they throw at you.

Rank too high: I wouldn't want to impose on someone of your reputation with a small job like this. Have a good day.

Plant Hunt (Zehlon Reach)

In normal mode: "Sunspear! It's good to see you out here. I'll be frank, we've got a real issue with these hostile plants. Kormir wants to cut them back a little; trim the hedges. She's given me a bounty to hand out to anyone who's willing to lend a hand with those hostile plants. Think you can handle it?"

In hard mode: ""Sunspear! It's good to see you out here. I'll be frank, we've got a major problem with hostile plants. Kormir wants to cut them back before this delta becomes a jungle. She's given me a bounty to hand out to anyone willing to do some trimming. Think you can handle it?

Accept: I'm happy to help. Give me that bounty, and I'll do my best.

Decline: If they're plants, shouldn't they...you know...stay planted?

After receiving the bounty: I've given you the bounty Kormir offered for destroying those hostile plants, so get to it!

Rank too high: Ahai, Sunspear! Are you here to inspect my work? I hope you'll find everything in order.

Plant Hunt (Mehtani Keys)

In normal mode: "Ahai. Have you seen those hostile plants running around? I'm supposed to make a tally of them, but there are just too many. Kormir is offering a special bounty to volunteers willing to help kill a few. I'll give you the bounty and then I'll have less to count. What do you say?"

In hard mode: ""Whew, it's about time! Have you seen those hostile plants running around? They're resilient little buggers, aren't they? I had to plunge my spear into its body over a dozen times before it keeled over. I enjoy a challenge as much as the next guy, but my arms are tired. Kormir is offering a special bounty to those willing to take up arms. It's too dangerous a task for anyone less than a bona fide hero. And here you are! What do you say?

Accept: Those plants will be lettuce by the time I'm done with them.

Decline: I've got too much on my mind to worry about killer plants.

After receiving the bounty: You have the bounty and my blessing. May Balthazar's fire blaze within you!

Rank too high: Although I respect your willingness to handle smaller problems, I think the Sunspears expect you to move on to bigger and tougher things.

Skale Hunt (Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "You're here so soon! I didn't expect you for days. I'm very impressed, Sunspear. I'm glad I had time to do some preliminary scouting before you arrived. The skale problem is very serious, and it's going to be a lot of work to bring their population here under control. Kormir is offering up a bounty to anyone who can help us. Are you interested?" ^{[verification requested]}

In hard mode: "Skale! They're everywhere! Hero, you have to give me a hand. These skale are a particularly nasty group; I think they've been eating spinach or maybe Iboga. Kormir has given me a bounty to offer anyone willing to help out. Go ahead, hero. I'll be cheering for you."

Accept: Hand over the bounty. I'm ready to help in any way Kormir thinks best.

Decline: Keep the bounty. I have other business to attend to for now.

After receiving the bounty: Kormir's orders were clear: kill all the skale. You've got your bounty, and you're ready to go.

Rank too high: Ahai! I didn't expect to meet you out here! Kormir sent me out to deal with the skale. A minor problem; nothing big enough to merit your attention.

Skale Hunt (Plains of Jarin; Cliffs of Dohjok; Zehlon Reach; Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "I was sent here to scout out the area and check on this skale issue, and I'm telling you, it's a real problem. These skale are everywhere. They're like locusts! Kormir has given me a bounty to offer to anyone willing to lend a hand. Can you help?"

In hard mode: "Skale! They're everywhere! Hero, you have to give me a hand. These skale are a particularly nasty group; I think they've been eating spinach or maybe Iboga. Kormir has given me a bounty to offer anyone willing to help out. Go ahead, hero. I'll be cheering for you."

Accept: Hand over the bounty. I'm ready to help in any way Kormir thinks best.

Decline: Keep the bounty. I have other business to attend to for now.

After receiving the bounty: Kormir's orders were clear: kill all the skale. You've got your bounty, and you're ready to go.

Rank too high: Ahai! I didn't expect to meet you out here! Kormir sent me out to deal with the skale. A minor problem; nothing big enough to merit your attention.

Skale Hunt (Issnur Isles)

In normal mode: "Aren't you a little short for a Sunspear? Well, I guess you made it all the way out here, so you're probably tough enough to handle my problem. Kormir sent me out to bring the skale population under control. If you think you're ready, I've got a bounty here from Kormir. What do you say?"^{[verification requested]}

In normal mode: "I'm the scout Kormir sent to watch this area. We're having a lot of trouble. Skale, mostly...a lot of 'em. Do you think you're ready to clear a few skale out of the way and make Istan safer? If you are, I've got a bounty here that Kormir is offering."

In hard mode: "Kormir sent me to watch this area, but I wish I'd been on leave. We're having a whole lot of trouble with the skale. They've gone crazy; they're all over the place and dangerous. One swallowed my brother whole! Look, I need a real hero to fight these skale and make Istan safe? Oh, and if you find my brother ... tell him the bounty is still good."

Accept: Don't worry. I'll clear this place out. Hand me the bounty.

Decline: Sorry. I don't work for skale.

After receiving the bounty: That bounty from Kormir is for killing skale. Get rid of as many as you can. Need anything else explained?

Rank too high: Ahai, hero. You honor me with your presence.

Skale Hunt (Lahtenda Bog)

In normal mode: "Istan has always had a problem with skale, but I think this must be their breeding season. They're all over the place, in droves. We need to kill as many as we can before they overrun the whole country! Kormir is offering a bounty to anyone willing to help us out with this problem. What do you say? Interested?"

In hard mode: "The skale have plagued Istan for decades, but never in such numbers as now. Their breeding season is in full effect. They're everywhere...and they're deadly! Take this bounty, hero, and get out there!"

Accept: Not a problem. Give me the bounty, and consider your skale problem ended.

Decline: I'm tired of fighting skale. Can't we be overrun by bunnies, instead?

After receiving the bounty: Here's the bounty Kormir is offering. It should serve you well out there in your fight against the skale. Now get moving!

Rank too high: Would you sign my armor? I can't wait to tell all my friends that I met a real Sunspear hero!

Skale Hunt (Mehtani Keys)

In normal mode: "Skale all over the place...they're everywhere! Kormir sent me out here to thin out the skale population, but there's far too many of them for me to handle myself. I'm just a scout. I need backup. There's a bounty being offered to any who can help us out. You interested?"

In hard mode: "skale[sic] are everywhere. They ate my partner! We were sent to handle the population, but it's a horrible infestation...far worse than we believed. I need backup. I need the best! Are you the best? There's a bounty if you're interested. Just try not to get eaten, okay?"

Accept: Ready and willing to help. Give me the bounty, and I'm on my way.

Decline: I'm on other business right now. Sorry.

After receiving the bounty: That bounty I gave you should have been enough. Now head out and go destroy some skale.

Rank too high: Although I'm pleased to see you, I'm also sort of surprised. Weren't you supposed to be exploring or something? Something really dangerous?

Skree Battle (Cliffs of Dohjok)

In normal mode: "I can't believe you made it all the way out here. That's impressive, especially given the skree harpies infesting this area. I have orders to kill them, and we could definitely use the help of someone as brave as you are. Want to lend a hand?"

In hard mode: "I can't believe you made it all the way out here. Impressive, especially given the tough breed of skree harpies infesting this area. Reducing their numbers is a hard job...probably harder than you think, but who am I kidding? You're a hero. Are you up to the challenge?"

Accept: Those skree harpies don't stand a chance against me. I'm on it.

Decline: I'd help you, but I must finish my current task.

After receiving the bounty: That bounty gives you everything you need to fight the harpies. Do what you have to do, my friend. The Sunspears are on your side.

Rank too high: Ahai! What are you doing here, hero? Are there not greater challenges awaiting you?

Skree Battle (Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "I was sent here to scout the area and check on the skree harpy population. These harpies are a real issue, and we really need to get their population under control. Kormir has requested the help of all available Sunspears, and she's offering up a bounty, too."

In hard mode: "Have you seen the skree harpy population? It exploded! I need someone to help me who's not afraid of anything! Kormir has requested all available Sunspears to lend a hand, and she's offering a bounty, too. But don't take it unless you're ready for a fight."

Accept: The harpies don't stand a chance. Hand me that bounty and I'll start now.

Decline: Skree harpies don't really interest me. Good luck, though.

After receiving the bounty: Now that you have that bounty, do your part and kill as many skree harpies as you can. Good luck!

Rank too high: Will you sign an autograph for me? I love hearing the tales of your adventures.

Undead Hunt (Fahranur, The First City)

In normal mode: "Look at all these undead! No wonder I was sent to scout this area. We'd better clear these undead out as quickly as we can. Kormir is offering up a bounty to anyone willing to help out, and you look like a worthy adventurer. Care to give it a try?"

In hard mode: "Help! The undead are taking over! It's a zombie apocalypse! I keep fighting them, but they keep sending more.... We need to clear these undead out before we're all zombie food! Kormir has offering[sic] a bounty to anyone willing to help, and I can't think of anyone I'd rather have on our side than you, hero."

Accept: Undead? No problem. Send word back to Kormir. It'll be cleared out in no time.

Decline: You do know they're already dead, right?

After receiving the bounty: Those undead are nasty. Hang on to that bounty and just do your best!

Rank too high: Ahai, traveler! With you here, I feel safer already. But...shouldn't you be making some real trouble for Elona's more dangerous foes?

First one, as introduction

Sunspear scouts are stationed at every resurrection shrine in Istan. We can tell you about some of the dangers in the area, and inform you of any bounties.

Do you have a bounty to offer?

Normal dialogue

Notes

When playing in Normal mode:

• In the Plains of Jarin, you will not be able to add to the Sunspear title after you have achieved First Spear (300 Sunspear title points), or level 8.
• In the Cliffs of Dohjok, you will not be able to add to the Sunspear title after you have reached Captain (500 Sunspear title points), or level 13.
• In the Issnur Isles, you will not be able to add to the Sunspear title after you have reached the rank of Commander (1000 Sunspear title points).
• One exception to these is if you are already in the area, you can continue adding to the blessing/bounty until you run out of critters to exterminate. You cannot, however, add a blessing in that area once you gain the aforementioned (Sunspear) level.

Anomaly. Occasionally, when talking to the second (or more) scout that offers the same bounty (as one you already have) in that map area, they will say "I have already given you that bounty..." even though you have not yet talked to that specific scout.

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