The Count's Daughter

The Count's Daughter
Section	Primary Quests
Campaign	Factions
Given by	Emperor's Voice in Zin Ku Corridor (Kaineng City)
Preceded by	A Meeting With the Emperor
Followed by	Arborstone
Type	Primary quest
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Follow the Emperor's advice and meet with Danika, who will show you where to gain the Urn of Saint Viktor from the Kurzicks.

Quest information

Objectives

• Speak with Danika zu Heltzer
• Meet Danika zu Heltzer outside the gates of Maatu Keep.
• Speak with Redemptor Karl.
• Speak with Lift Operator Shulz.
• See Acolyte Hanz for your reward.

Reward

• 3,000 Experience
• 150 Gold
• 1 Skill Point

Walkthrough

Enter Sunjiang District (explorable area) from Zin Ku Corridor, where Mhenlo will join your party. Follow the quest marker to Danika, fighting Am Fah along the way. Once you have talked to Danika you can map travel to Maatu Keep if you have it unlocked. If not, follow the quest marker to Pongmei Valley, fighting Am Fah and Afflicted along the way; once in Pongmei Valley follow the quest marker, watching out for the popup Ranger boss Meynsang the Sadistic (if you follow the quest marker directly), until you get to Danika and talk to her. After talking to Danika and Redemptor Karl, follow the quest marker to Tanglewood Copse. Once in Arborstone (explorable area) follow the quest marker to Lift Operator Shulz, being careful not to get stuck between the two groups of Wardens. Lift Operator Shulz will take you to Arborstone where you can collect the quest reward.

NPCs

Allies

Sunjiang District

• 20 (20) Brother Mhenlo (by the exit from Zin Ku Corridor)
• 20 (20) Danika
• 20 (20) Brutus (with Danika)
• 20 (20) Sheena (with Danika)
• 2 (20) Kimi
• 15 (20) Canthan Guards (dead)

Pongmei Valley

• 20 (20) Brother Mhenlo (by the exit from Sunjiang District)
• 10 (20) Redemptor Karl (by the exit from Maatu Keep)
• 20 (20) Danika (by the exit from Maatu Keep)
• 20 (20) Brutus (with Danika)
• 20 (20) Sheena (with Danika)

Arborstone

• 20 (20) Brother Mhenlo

Dialogue

Initial dialogue

Emperor's Voice

We have learned of a growing movement among the Kurzick youth that might prove helpful to our cause. It seems they have been stirred by recent events, having grown tired of watching the world pass them by from the comfort and protection of their grand towers. The emperor wishes you to speak with Danika zu Heltzer, Count zu Heltzer's daughter. She may be more prone to helping us gain the Urn of Saint Viktor than her elders. Seek her out near the Sunjiang District. Mhenlo will accompany you into Kurzick territory. It is Master Togo's hope that he will be able to call in some favors, since he gave the zu Heltzers some assistance many years ago while he was a student at the monastery.

 Accept: "I'll speak with Danika."

 Decline: "I have no time to speak with disgruntled, spoiled youths."

 Ask: "Danika is near the entrance to the Sunjiang District. Commander Jafai's men are trailing her so as to keep her from harm until you can get to her."

Intermediate dialogue

Meeting up with Danika in Sunjiang District:

Danika: "There, there. I'm so sorry you had to see that. Shhh...it will be okay now, I promise... Hush now...."

Kimi: "They...they were sick...then...they...they tried to eat me..."

Danika: "Yes, yes, I know. They were very, very sick, and they weren't themselves. They would never harm you otherwise.... But it's all over now. They are at peace...."

Kimi: "M...M...Mommy..."

Danika: "Shhh...don't worry. I'll send someone to look after you. My father will send food and medicine. Everything will be all right, you'll see. There, there..."

Danika

We are here on a diplomatic mission. When we arrived, we heard rumors of a plague, but I had no idea....

This poor child! I had to kill her parents right in front of her to keep them from eating her alive! It breaks my heart to see all these people suffering, and I wonder, can we Kurzicks afford to simply stand by and watch? Is this what the gods would want us to do? Even if the plague never reaches Kurzick lands, do we not have a duty to help? For generations we have lived protected lives in our stuffy old towers. We don't make a move without months of careful prayer and deliberation. Well, personally, I'm sick of it! The time for careful deliberation is past!

Of course I'll help you. Meet me outside the city gates."

Outside the City Gates:

Danika

I'm glad you came. I wasn't sure if you'd actually show up.

Danika:: "It's horrible...just horrible. The plague is out of control, and the people of Cantha are dying. We have to do something! We have to help."

Redemptor Karl: "I'm sure there isn't anything we can do that the emperor isn't already doing, Danika. Certainly we can send food and supplies if they're needed, but...."

Danika: "There is something we can do, Redemptor, and I intend to do it. My new friends have discovered the cause of this plague, and they need the Urn of Saint Viktor to help contain its spread. I'm going to help them retrieve it!"

Redemptor Karl: "You'll do no such thing, Danika!"

Danika: "This plague could easily spread to Kurzick lands. Perhaps we can use this to our advantage, considering the current state of our cathedral...."

Danika: "Master Togo of Shing Jea Monastery believes that Shiro the Betrayer has returned and that this plague is a result of his presence."

Redemptor Karl: "Shiro!? No! That's...it's impossible!"

Danika: "What if it isn't, Redemptor? These people intend to fight him using the sacred Urn of Saint Viktor, and I'm going to take them to it...."

Redemptor Karl: "We will return to House zu Heltzer immediately and call a holy council."

Danika: "Twenty-four days while the Redemptors consider the omens and determine what the gods are trying to tell us? Our ancestors knew what it meant to act. With their help, I intend to act now."

Redemptor Karl: "Danika..."

Danika: "Saint Viktor slew Shiro two hundred years ago. If he has truly returned, the urn may hold the power to defeat him!"

Danika: "Also consider: the protections in Cathedral zu Heltzer have been...unpredictable...since the Jade Wind. These look like sturdy heroes. If they brave the Cathedral and retrieve the urn, they will also be providing a helpful service to our House."

Danika: "This is the right thing to do. It's what the gods want, I just know it! Please, don't stand in my way."

Redemptor Karl: "Hmm... It seems there are multiple benefits to your assisting these heroes, Danika. Very well... Besides, I am certain your father would like to see Mhenlo again, we thought he was dead after what happened...."

Redemptor Karl

The gods are very wise; I should have seen the signs, but I was admittedly short-sighted. We shall allow you to retrieve the Urn of Saint Viktor, and in return you shall help us with a little "problem" we've had with the zu Heltzer cathedral. Of course, we must still discuss all of the details...with someone of repute. I have heard that Mhenlo is with you. The zu Heltzer family owes him a great debt of gratitude for something he did for us ages ago. Bring him to House zu Heltzer, and we shall finalize our deal. When you are ready to travel there, speak with the Lift Operator. He will be expecting you.

At the zu Helter lift:

Lift Operator Shulz

Mhenlo!? We all thought you were dead, after...you know... Well, nevermind that. I am sure that Count zu Heltzer will be glad to see you! You all must be the other ones Redemptor Karl told me would be arriving. Let me know when your party is ready to travel. These lifts can be a little jumpy. Watch your step.

We wish to go.

When you are ready to travel, I will take you to Arborstone. I must tell you, we zu Heltzers rarely let outsiders into our cathedral. This is quite a privilege.

I am ready.

Your entire party is about to be moved to the next area. Make sure all party members are ready first. Do you wish to continue?

Yes (sent to The Count's Daughter (cinematic))

No.

Not right now.

Reward dialogue

Acolyte Hanz

I'm glad you made it here safely. The zu Heltzers are awaiting you once you're ready.

Notes

• Meynsang the Sadistic and The Afflicted Huan (Ranger) are along the way in this quest if you wish to cap their skills
• Mhenlo does not need to survive to complete the quest, it can be completed normally even if he is dead.

Trivia

• The corpses of both of Kimi's parents use the male Canthan Guard model.