Wandering Priest

Wandering Priest
Affiliation	Kournans
Type	Human
Profession	Monk
Level(s)	10
Campaign	Nightfall

Wandering Priests can be found all over Kourna. These men and women stay true to the old gods and tend their resurrection shrines. They offer various bounties which awards the character with Sunspear points.

Locations

• Kourna (at most resurrection shrines)
  • Arkjok Ward
  • Bahdok Caverns
  • Barbarous Shore
  • Dejarin Estate
  • Gandara, the Moon Fortress
  • Jahai Bluffs
  • Marga Coast
  • Sunward Marches
  • The Floodplain of Mahnkelon
  • Turai's Procession

Dialogue

Corsair Bounty

In normal mode: "The corsairs are even more hated in Kourna than the Sunspears. Stand against them and you stand with the people of Kourna. Perhaps you might even win some of them over to your cause. Take Dwayna's blessing and fight this common scourge."

In hard mode: "Those crazy corsairs believe nobody can defeat them! And they may be right; they've grown far too powerful. But perhaps you are the one, hero. Stand against the corsairs and you stand with the people of Kourna. You might even win some of these people over to your cause. Take Dwayna's blessing and fight this scourge."

Accept: I will stand with the people of Kourna against the scourge of the corsairs.

Decline: Perhaps the Kournan army should hunt corsairs instead of Sunspears.

After receiving the bounty: "Dwayna shines her light upon you in your time of darkness and blesses your actions against the corsairs."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "The people of Kourna do not trust easily, Sunspear. But if anyone can change their hearts, it will be you."

Heket Hunt

In normal mode: "Have you heard of the heket? They're rampaging everywhere, completely unchecked. Grenth himself doesn't have the patience to deal with these monsters, but he will provide his blessing to those who do."

In hard mode: "The heket are rampaging everywhere, completely unchecked. Normal soldiers don't stand a chance against these monsters. They have grown even more vicious and stronger of late. Grenth himself doesn't have the patience to deal with them. But he will provide his blessing to those who do."

Accept: No more people will succumb to these beasts. I will hunt them down.

Decline: I'm allergic to frogs. They make my throat swell up.

After receiving the bounty: "Three innocent people have died this week to heket. It's tragic."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "Ahai, noble Sunspear. Though I have heard tales of treachery and betrayal about your Order, I have also heard your name spoken with honor."

Insect Hunt

In normal mode: "Melandru be praised! I'm glad you're here. Whatever's happening in Kourna has disturbed several large insect hives across the countryside. Now those creatures are everywhere! Melandru herself will provide you with her blessing for this service. Would you care to join in the fight to cleanse the land of insects?"

In hard mode: "Melandru be praised! A true hero at least! Someone with the courage and fortitude to take on this terrible insect threat! Although I've held back the tide, it will take a hero to really win the day against these dangerous insects. Melandru herself will provide you with her blessing for this service. Would you care to join the fight to cleanse the land of insects?"

Accept: Clearly, Melandru herself sent me to help you.

Decline: I'm tired of insects. Can't someone else swat them for once?

After receiving the bounty: "You have Melandru's blessing for killing those insects. Get to work!"

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "Your name is growing beyond your stature, hero. I thought you would be fifteen feet tall!"

Kournan Bounty

In normal mode: "I am a priest of Grenth. Death is my ally. But the souls of those slain by the Kournan army go not to Grenth. They go...elsewhere. The Kournan military venerates some dark power, and her men do service to that force. They must be cleansed. Send the Kournan military to Grenth and he will reward you with his blessing."

In hard mode: "Hero! Thank the gods. Certainly you have been sent here by Grenth himself. The Kournan military have been training elite forces in this area, and they must be stopped. But alas, they are so powerful even a priest of Grenth cannot stand in their way alone. Send the Kournan military to Grenth for me and he will reward you with his blessing."

Accept: I shall be the hand of Grenth's justice upon this land.

Decline: I'd rather not catch Grenth's attention right now. Thanks.

After receiving the bounty: "Grenth is watching you, hero. Show the Kournan military his displeasure."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "Nobility and wealth will leave you. Honor will live long after you journey into Grenth's realm."

Mandragor Hunt

In normal mode: "As war rages upon the land, another battle occurs beneath our feet. Mandragor destroy crops with their constant burrowing. Melandru herself has provided her blessing to all who help fight this scourge. You can help the people of Kourna by rooting out these destroyers of farms."

In hard mode: "While war rages upon the land, another battle occurs beneath our feet; one only a true hero can halt. Mandragor have grown too populous and strong to be destroyed easily. If you truly are the hero you claim to be, help the people of Kourna by rooting them out. Melandru herself shall provides[sic] her blessing unto you."

Accept: The breadbasket of Elona will not become a ditch. I will do what I can.

Decline: The more land the mandragor destroy, the less food for Varesh's army.

After receiving the bounty: "The people of Kourna go hungry. The mandragor destroy what little is left after the garrison troops have taken their fill. Please remove this menace."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "You are known as a leader among your people. Now you must show the people of Kourna the good within your Order."

Monster Hunt

In normal mode: "You have been an outlaw here in Kourna, Sunspear. If you would show yourself a true friend of the Kournan people, you might rally their support. My current duty is to provide the gods' blessing to those who keep Kourna safe by hunting beasts such as the ntouka and the howler. If you want to prove yourself, aid us in protecting these people."

In hard mode: "You have been named an outlaw, Sunspear. But there are those who call you "hero." Now, you must prove them correct. The great beasts, such as the ntouka and the howler, are terrorizing the people of Kourna. I shall provide the gods' blessing to any who keep Kourna safe by hunting these beasts. If you would prove yourself, protect the people. But I warn you, these are dangerous prey."

Accept: Kourna and Istan should ever be allies. I will take your blessing and protect Kourna.

Decline: Let Kourna fend for itself. Why should I care for people who hate me?

After receiving the bounty: "You have pledged to hunt the ntouka and howlers ravaging our land. The blessing of the gods is upon you."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "Kourna once looked up to the Sunspears, but now many fear their true purpose. A hero like you must work hard to change those opinions."

Plant Hunt

In normal mode: "It is said Varesh Ossa has turned her back on the Five True Gods. But you could inspire the people of Kourna to remember the ideals of Elona and the Sunspears. I offer the blessing of the gods to you if you would help destroy the hostile plants causing so much trouble in this area. This will show the people of Kourna the Sunspears still have a strong leader."

In hard mode: "I now believe Varesh Ossa has turned her back on the Five True Gods. Even the plants have turned on the people of Kourna. The blessing of the gods will be on you if you help destroy these hostile plants. And the good people of Kourna will see that the Sunspears still have a strong leader."

Accept: I accept your blessing and will do my best in the service of the Five.

Decline: I have no time to waste on plants.

After receiving the bounty: "You have already agreed to help with the plant situation, yes? Then please be about your business."

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "It is good to see someone of your stature taking an interest in our local problems."

Skale Hunt

In normal mode: "Skale...everywhere I go! Skale, skale, and more skale! I can sense Balthazar's fire burning in your heart. I can't leave this area. I must protect the shrine. But I would give you the god's blessing for hunting those skale. Then, perhaps people could worship without being in danger."

In hard mode: "Skale...everywhere I go! My head is pounding with the smell of them. I can fight no more. Who are you? Oh! I know your name. If you are as true a hero as they say, you will kill these vicious skale and help me rid the land of this infestation. Then, perhaps people and[sic] breathe easier, and the blessing of Balthazar shall burn in your heart."

Accept: I can handle the skale. Give me the blessing, and I'll have at them.

Decline: Skale? No, thanks. I have bigger fish to filet.

After receiving the bounty: "Those skale are ruining the land. They're wrecked two caravans this week. Something has to be done!"

If rank is too high to get the bounty: "May Balthazar guide me to become as brave and strong as you, hero."

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