Realm of Light II - Taproot

Realm of Light II - Taproot is a long level 62 quest in which the player learns more about the Realm of Light.

Preview
The player and Lari are summoned to the Taproot, in which the player must face a test of their worthiness to be selected by the Light.

Stage 1
» Find Lari in the Dark Forest at [-1257, 43, -5474] Dialogue:
 * Lari: ...oh., you're back. Ehm...I have to say, I'm...rather busy at the moment.
 * Lari: I have...important things to do. This accursed Decay...I have to end it. This all needs to stop.
 * Lari: I am thankful for your aid with the...the Grootslang, but I do not believe you will be able to help with this- Simply a matter of scale.
 * Lari: I apologize, but I need to focus on my task here. If, perhaps, you could come back another time? And, I do mean that sincerely...
 * Lari: I can't even recall how many attempts this will make...but all my knowledge has gone into this. This must work.

Stage 2
» Follow Lari to the black spot next to her camp. ''You should follow Lari. There has to be something you can do.''

Dialogue:
 * Lari: ...I suppose I can't fault you for being curious. You may have seen a large, dark-looking patch of ground on your way here- I am trying to tend to it once more.
 * Lari: It is...the most obvious stain of the decay, and very intense...if I can scrub this out, the rest should follow.
 * Lari: This concoction of mine should...do the trick!
 * Lari: It...it's working!! I can feel it, the land is reacting positively!
 * Lari: I...I... It was...it was working, a-and... Agh, why can't I get this RIGHT?!
 * Lari: How many decades have I been doing this? How much time have I wasted, just...flailing like this?!
 * Lari: Look,, I...I don't know what you expect to do against this. The Wyrm was one thing, but...this is beyond your comprehension.
 * Lari: I think you sh... Should...w-what is... Now, of all times? As I fail?!
 * Lari: The road, look! He's contacting me! A-are you finally giving me the answers I've asked for?

Stage 3
» Follow the trail of magic leading from the black spot.

Stage 4
» Talk to Lari outside the weird gate at [-1329, 85, -5606] Dialogue:
 * Lari: ...I followed you seeking answers...and here, I am presented with more questions. Why did he bring us here?
 * Lari: This gate has appeared, immovable and impassable, since the moment that...that everything started.
 * Lari: I don't...is he trying to remind me of what's at stake? Did he want to show y- No, that's...he wouldn't know you...but then, what IS this about?!
 * Lari: Rrgh... ANSWER ME! PLEASE! I've begged you for so long to answer!
 * Lari: You gave me my task and your light but never told me what to DO! I've tried everything I can think of!!
 * Lari: Tell me! Please, just t-tell me already!! I don't know how much longer I can stand this!!
 * Lari: I...a-another one? Where are you leading me now?
 * Lari: It...the gateway...? Are you...I can't understand! Why this, again?
 * Lari: You showed me this before... At first, when you first contacted me. I made the choice...
 * Lari: Must I make it again? Is that it, do I need to prove myself to you once more?
 * Lari: I...what? You...you present me with this, but refuse to let me do what you want?
 * Lari: ...please, can you investigate the doorway? There must be something wrong that I don't understand.

Stage 5
» Enter the door.

Stage 6
» Listen to the meeting. Dialogue:
 * ???: My pulse... Human. I must inquire to you. I present you a test. Guide your attention to those you see.
 * ???: I must see the rhythm your heart beats. Listen well. 
 * Mayor: This has gone far enough. I can't do this anymore! I can't give you any more and I refuse to apologize for it!
 * Dr. Urelix: You know our deal. Remember what good you are doing by following the plans I've laid out for you.
 * Dr. Urelix: Are you going to let your emotions cloud your judgment? You're a smarter man than that, Mr. Mayor.
 * Mayor: You can't possibly believe that throwing away the lives of innocent people is right! I can't go on with this on my conscience!
 * Mayor: Detective Hart WILL be hearing from me, and he'll be hearing everything. We can't keep sacrificing our own like this!
 * Dr. Urelix: Our golems have single-handedly turned the tide of the Humans' corruption war. You would save ten here and sentence a thousand to die overseas?
 * Mayor: You're a sick, twisted man, Urelix. I will not abide by this a moment longer.
 * ???:  My pulse, you must decide. Three paths diverge upon your road.
 * ???:  You may leave. The rays of fate will see to destiny unfolding.
 * ???:  You may end this Mayor's life. Blood upon your hands in many ways.
 * ???:  You may end the life of Urelix. Heartbeats ceased by a bleeding heart.
 * ???: Which way does your heart beat? How will you cast your light? Can you see?

Stage 7
» Make your choice. If you choose to leave or kill Urelix:
 * ???: My pulse... The blood of a bleeding heart has poisoned me. Even if you believe the sun should shine elsewhere, you must direct it yourself.

If you choose to kill the Mayor:
 * ???:  You must realize what is needed. You must see light through my lens.
 * ???:  To leave... As destiny unfolds, the sun shall set.
 * ???:  To end this Mayor's life... To snuff out one whose heart aches is painful.
 * ???:  To end the life of Urelix... The shadows of war shall engulf all.
 * ???: My pulse, there is only one choice. You must do what is required, I beg of you.
 * Dr. Urelix: Ah, you recognize necessity. That couldn't have been pleasant...but what's needed isn't pleasant, in the end.
 * ???: My pulse, you are worthy!

Stage 8
» Enter the door. Dialogue:
 * Lari: ...I didn't think you would be able to help, but I had to ask. So...was this for nothing?
 * Lari: Wait...y-you...had a choice? He gave you the choice too?! A-Already?!
 * Lari: Wh- I don't understand! You...you just arrived to Gavel! You haven't seen its decline! Felt its pain!
 * Lari: What did you do?! The gate is opening? YOU did this?! I know your heart is in the right place, but you're a stranger to this land!
 * Lari: I...I...rrrgh... AAAAGH!! This isn't fair!! I've worked for decades and the light just...throws me to the wayside?!
 * Lari: PLEASE! Just let me in!
 * ???: My pulse, you must leave her be. Her heart's emotions have overpowered her mind's judgement. She must learn to separate them as you have.
 * Lari: Please... You can't DO this to me!!
 * Lari: Why do you want this human to enter the Taproot?! What's special about them, what's their connection? What have they done that I haven't?! Tell me, please! Let me be useful!!

Stage 9
» Enter The Taproot

Stage 10
» Explore the weird realm

You must parkour across the weird realm, while avoiding the occasional mob, to trigger the lines of dialogue. Dialogue:
 * TappedRoot.png
 * Tapped Root
 * 60
 * 2165
 * Melee
 * Weird Realm
 * }
 * Weird Realm
 * }
 * }
 * }
 * ???: Your heartbeat beats in time with mine. Your mind is unclouded, despite the fury you have been steeped in. My pulse, you are needed.
 * ???: Your eyes cannot see the scope of the realms. You must allow me to shed light upon them- You must see the connections.
 * ???: Light... Dark... We oppose. I am light. It is dark. Our places reflect this land...and it is plain- The sun is setting. Light is fading
 * ???: The land you visit warps with the slow siphoning of my light, my blood. It becomes outlandish and strange-Oppressive and alien.
 * ???: As dusk approaches- As darkness spreads- My heart slows and stops. My pulse, you are needed. You shall be as one with me, and you shall see.
 * ???: The Realm of Light needs life anew- A new pulse. It need you.

Stage 11
» Explore the Light Forest. Dialogue:
 * ???: Our light is synchronous! You may see what I must have you see...
 * ???:  Follow the road. You must witness the reason behind my trial.
 * ???: See my memories. The memories of the realm. See...and be enlightened.

Travel along the path until you reach a door at (-1850, 41, -6942). The watchman will emit a series of particles and attack you.
 * Cow(Level1).png
 * Cow
 * 1
 * 9
 * Light Forest
 * Grook.png
 * Grook
 * 1
 * 5
 * Light Forest
 * ForestGuardian(Passive).png
 * Forest Guardian
 * 70
 * 20000
 * Light Forest
 * RussetOwl.png
 * Russet Owl
 * 60
 * 5000
 * Light Forest
 * SmokyOwl.png
 * Smoky Owl
 * 60
 * 5000
 * Light Forest
 * ConstructionCrew.png
 * Construction Crew
 * 60
 * 35000
 * Light Forest Around Wall
 * DocileWolf.png
 * Docile Wolf
 * 64
 * 2450
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * ForestGuardian(Hostile).png
 * Forest Guardian
 * 70
 * 6000
 * Melee
 * Multihit
 * Light Forest
 * LightFungus.png
 * Light Fungus
 * 65
 * 2005
 * Melee
 * Charge
 * Light Forest
 * LostBearCub.png
 * Lost Bear Cub
 * 61
 * 2200
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * ForestOwl.png
 * Forest Owl
 * 70
 * 3000
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * Abelia.png
 * Abelia
 * 65
 * 2000
 * Burst Ranged
 * Light Forest
 * }
 * ForestGuardian(Hostile).png
 * Forest Guardian
 * 70
 * 6000
 * Melee
 * Multihit
 * Light Forest
 * LightFungus.png
 * Light Fungus
 * 65
 * 2005
 * Melee
 * Charge
 * Light Forest
 * LostBearCub.png
 * Lost Bear Cub
 * 61
 * 2200
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * ForestOwl.png
 * Forest Owl
 * 70
 * 3000
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * Abelia.png
 * Abelia
 * 65
 * 2000
 * Burst Ranged
 * Light Forest
 * }
 * 70
 * 3000
 * Melee
 * Light Forest
 * Abelia.png
 * Abelia
 * 65
 * 2000
 * Burst Ranged
 * Light Forest
 * }
 * 2000
 * Burst Ranged
 * Light Forest
 * }
 * Light Forest
 * }
 * }
 * }

Kill the watchman to open the door. Then, keep going until you reach another door at (-1892, 50, -6800).
 * Watchman.png
 * Watchman
 * 65
 * 10000
 * Ranged
 * Charge, Meteor
 * Light Forest Door
 * }
 * Light Forest Door
 * }
 * }
 * The door is being opened...
 * The cog is missing a piece...
 * Maybe there is something you can use around. Might be good to backtrack.

Continue along the path until you reach a dark spot behind two stones. Dialogue:
 * The piece of metal fit in the cog...
 * The mechanism has been fixed...
 * ???: Witness it... The Equinox. Learn why you are needed, my pulse.

A long cutscene of Lari fighting a darkness parasite will then play. Dialogue:
 * ???: Witness it. The vile emergence...
 * ???: Witness the beginning of decay.
 * Lari: My light...I won't let you down!
 * Lari: You! You don't belong here!
 * Lari: Wah! Back away, I don't want to hurt you!
 * Lari: I can do this... Orphion, lend me your voice!
 * Lari: Return to your realm in peace!
 * Lari: Your power is blinded by light. You cannot win!
 * Lari: Peace, strange creature! You must be peaceful!
 * Lari: Why isn't this working? Even Orphion's voice...
 * Lari: It's scarring the land... I need to end this, quickly...
 * Lari: His light... This power... I can do this!
 * Lari: The embodiment of light supports me!
 * Lari: You cannot fight the focus of pure light!
 * Lari: Be done! I bind you with Orphion's light!
 * Lari: Wait...it...it's n-not holding?!
 * ???: Lari... A conflicted heart failed to channel my light. She refused to battle.
 * ???: The vile intruder was weak... But every opportunity to strike, exchanged for words to the deaf.
 * ???: My pulse... it pains me. Her light simply fails to shine where it is needed, and so we are here.

Stage 12
» Talk to Lari outside the Taproot gate. Dialogue:
 * Lari: I... I...hope you'll forgive me, . My anger wasn't with you. I...j-just...
 * Lari: I work for untold years, trying to save this province, to save a Realm... All to so little avail. To the sound of silence from the one I'm trying to help.
 * Lari: And then, you appear, and... I still haven't ever been in there. I'd...I'd ask what it was like, but it's...probably private, right?
 * Lari: At...at least I have an ally now, r-right? But...I'm afraid that... N-no, it's silly, you don't need to hear me fretting.
 * Lari: I... I promise I can still be useful. I'll... I'll find a way. I promise you. I'll...get out of your way, for now.

Trivia

 * This quest replaced the old Taproot quest in the 1.20 Gavel Reborn update.