Stage requirements:

Completed the quest "Finding the Truth"

Dialogs:

NPC:/gloomy You said you visited the Guard Post and fought the Crimson Army?

NPC:/no Tell me what happened and what you saw.

NPC:/dialogue Well... where do I begin?

NPC:At the beginning I suggest. Why did you go to the Hereafter?

NPC:/arrogant Me and a couple friends... Belion, Isan, Eltere, Mikaella and Kurt... we heard stories about a plane between the world of the living and the Hereafter, where spirits go before they cross over into the arms of the Goddess Nui.

NPC:/no The Arden Guards are the protectors of that realm and they have never allowed anyone to enter said place. I... I'm not sure why...

NPC:The Arden Guards are wise to limit the number of mortals they allow into this sacred realm. Like everything in nature, it has a fine balance that must not be disturbed.

NPC:I understand that the balance of nature mustn't be disturbed, but this realm is the only place where people can potentially find and talk to lost ones. If you could talk to Nui again, wouldn't you try?

NPC:/sigh I would never go against the work of Eanna and risk causing damage for selfish reasons. I'd appreciate you leaving her name out of this conversation. She has nothing to do with what's happening in the Hereafter Rebellion.

NPC:/dialogue It just seems unfair. They could limit the amount of people they let in. Their guards are mortal too... so why not just allow one visitor in at a time?

NPC:/excuse The Arden Guards, dear Marian, have a sacred duty. For centuries, they have been protecting the souls crossing over to the Hereafter and guiding them into the arms of Nui.

NPC:/shh They do not have time to play tour guide for people grieving a loss, and I know you of all people understand, that it is not acceptable to neglect your duty, simply to please others.

NPC:/dialogue So you and your companions have heard about the Arden Guards allowing fighters to enter the sacred grounds, and hoped to negotiate your way in? To find souls of people important to your group?

NPC:/excuse Something like that yes. It seemed like a... for a lack of better words... perfect opportunity to find closure, seek council with our ancestors or simply find answers.

NPC:/foldedarms I don't blame you for that, Marian, and with the Crimson Army overruning these grounds, the realm is already at risk. I know you and @PC_NAME(0) have a good heart and fight fiercly.

NPC:/dialogue I'm certain the Arden Guards are grateful for you and your companions helping their efforts and I wish you the best of luck in finding the souls you seek.

NPC:/back When I heard about these recent developments, I started investigations of my own. I wish to return the sanctuary to its normal state, so the souls may once again cross to the Hereafter undisturbed.

NPC:/gloomy My research led me to the Ocleera in Diamond Shores. A magical creature, called into life by the Aust Followers. It's powerful gaze can manipulate things in ways that are beyond my understanding.

NPC:/dialogue How the Ocleera can manipulate what happens in the Hereafter, from where it is located, I do not understand either, but it's involvement I am fairly sure of.

NPC:/sigh How did you even learn about the Ocleera's involvement? It certainly wasn't there... A big eyeball like that, we would have noticed immediately.

NPC:/point I can take many shapes, that are ideal to sit and observe. After watching a handful of Kyrios devotees, I finally overheard a group of Aust Followers discuss dawn in the Hereafter by the Riven Gates.

NPC:/dialogue So now we must find out what the Ocleera does! Perhaps if we beat up enough Aust Followers in Diamond Shores, they'll start talking. What do you think, @PC_NAME(0)?

NPC:/excuse You are wasting your time with the Aust Followers. They do not fear death or pain and they will never betray Kyrios.

NPC:/no Perhaps the Ocleera's more tame relative... the Silent Watcher in Golden Ruins, can help you understand its involvement in the Hereafter Rebellion.

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Stage summary:

Talk to the Silent Watcher in Golden Ruins.

Dialogs:

NPC:The thread of the Mother has returned you once again, mortal.

NPC:I've heard stories of you before, Silent Watcher. It is very... educating to finally meet you.

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