Dwarves and Doguns Part I

Dwarves and Doguns Part I is a long quest taking place in the Molten Heights area. It is the first quest in the Molten Heights storyline.

Preview
A dwarven play is currently being performed in Rodoroc. It tells the story of the Dwarven and Dogun war, but not all onlookers agree with the interpretation.

Stage 1
» Find out what's happening at the theatre.

Dialogue:
 * Lozeg: Interesting to see a Human wanting to see a Dwarven play!
 * Lozeg: The only play we're performing is the annual Victory Festival.
 * Lozeg: The entry cost is [1 Emerald Block]

Stage 2
» Watch the play.

Dialogue:
 * Lozeg: Just take a seat and enjoy the show.

Dialogue:
 * Narrator: Hello, to the people of Gavel, glad to see so many here!
 * Narrator: I hope you'll enjoy the play and that it'll be very educational too. I will be tonight's narrator.
 * Babbi: Pheeeew. I think we outran the villagers.
 * Dwarfi: I think we are safe here in the mountains. Oh look. Shiny ores. This is like a gold mine.
 * Dwarfi: These nice minerals are very nice, let us start digging.
 * Babbi: What is that?! A DEMON.
 * Demon: I am a dangerous monster and I will not let you mine these diamonds. We are the Doguns, and we will kill you!!
 * Demon: Graoaoro. I will eat you all for my afternoon demon luncheon.
 * Arock: We must protect ourselves!
 * Demon: MOAHAHAHHA! BEGONE TINY DWARVES.
 * Arock: Ahhhh. I am dying...dying!
 * Demon: MOAHAHAHA. WE WILL KILL ALL OF YOU.
 * Babbi: We need to forge better weapons so we can fight back.
 * Gagly: Good idea! We will use our intelligence to slay the demons.
 * Demon: YOU CANNOT BEAT US, WE CAN SUMMON DRAGONS WITH OUR MAGIC.
 * Gagly: Dragons are no match for us?? CHARGE!
 * Gagly: We have won. Hooray. And now we have established a great citadel, Rodoroc!
 * Gagly: The dwarven intellect beat the sheer power of the demons magic.
 * Narrator: Thank you all for watching!
 * Narrator: I hope you enjoyed the show, and learned something new today!
 * Narrator: We are continuing the celebration at the old Demon City. Follow the red banners outside Rodoroc to get there.
 * Narrator: Meet you all there.
 * Axelus: Ugh, that was awful. Don't believe anything you see here, human. History is written by the victors.

Stage 3
» Make your way to the Dogun Festival by following the red banners outside Rodoroc.

Dialogue:
 * Marock: Welcome one and all! Dwarven brothers and sisters, guests and visitors!
 * Marock: If I could draw your attention to the wooden stage in the north, we can begin.
 * Marock: Welcome to the annual festival where we celebrate victory over the foul demons...The Doguns!
 * Marock: Now, if I can get you to turn around to face the bonfire, we've prepared a lovely firecasting show for you all while we prepare!

Dialogue:
 * Mahou: Wow, I didn't know Dwarves could learn such magic! Beats the heck out of firecrackers!

Dialogue:
 * Marock: Magnificent! Thank you very much to our fire casters. Now, ladies and gents, your attention to the main stage please!
 * Marock: For the last 900 years we have captured renegade Doguns that escaped the war, and this year is no exception!
 * Marock: We shall now entomb the foul demon to join the ranks of the other Doguns on display.
 * Marock: Bring it out, guards!

Dialogue:
 * Marock: Note its magical might, its aggressive nature, its intense heat, and its fierce appearance.
 * Marock: All no match for the ingenuity and comeradery of the Dwarven nations!

Dialogue:
 * Dogun: M-Monsters... You all...are the demons here...

Dialogue:
 * Axelus: Every year, every year, every single YEAR you do this. You all need to open your god-blessed eyes for once!
 * Axelus: Do you all really believe everything they tell you? Do you all just lap it up like dogs?!
 * Axelus: Our side won the war, but does that really mean we were in the right? I'll tell you right now, it doesn't!
 * Axelus: We all see it- The Doguns have feelings, family and thoughts, just like anyone else here!
 * Axelus: You are encasing live Doguns for entertainment. Public execution! This twisted display is more demonic than they ever could dream to be!
 * Marock: Guards! Get this propaganda spewing half pint to the Molten Core Prison, north side.

Dialogue: ''Looks like Axelus dropped a note...? Doesn't seem like anyone else noticed.'' The note reads: "If you want to know the truth, find me and talk to me..."
 * Dwarven Guard: Come along, sir. Let's not make more of a scene.

Dialogue: ''Seems like Axelus had more to say. Since no one else picked up the note, you may as well seek him out.''
 * Crowd: Why would Axelus say something so blatantly wrong?
 * Crowd: What was he talking about? That was all nonsense!
 * Crowd: Are they really taking him to the Molten Core? You've heard the horror stories about there, right?
 * Crowd: Well, the expression 'no hope blows from the north' came from there, since it's on the north side...
 * Marock: Apologies, all. I shall provide us all with a quick way back to Rodoroc on the floor here. We hope you enjoyed the show, despite the interruption!

Stage 4
» Find out more about the hysterical dwarf in Rodoroc's prison.

Dialogue: It seems like Axelus slipped another note into your pocket. The note reads: "The truth lies at the Library of Flames. The caves south of the bank..."
 * Axelus: I see I got your attention. Interested in the truth.
 * Axelus: I'm no conspiracy nut. The Dwarves have been lied to for hundreds of years about the war.
 * Axelus: I have seen the truth. But my word isn't enough, is it? Seeing is believing, after all.
 * Axelus: Hopefully I will see you soon,  .

Stage 5
» Explore the Library of Flames.

Dialogue:
 * The Library of Flames
 * Defeat the four heroes to find the truth.
 * You get the feeling that there's something hidden in this gravechamber...

Dialogue:
 * Ye trespassers beware...

Dialogue:
 * It's an extremely old book. The pages are torn, yellowed, and dusty.
 * The cover crumbles a touch at your grip when you open it up. How old is this?
 * "Top Secret”? The words are faded and hard to make out.
 * "Operation shadow"
 * It seems to be a report written at the start of the Dogun war.
 * "The natives occupy 90% of the habitable land in the heights.."
 * Several pages are dedicated to the Doguns personalities, traits and powers.
 * ".. Magical powerhouses of the fire element.."
 * ".. Live well into their thousands.."
 * "Near Dwarven intelligence.."
 * The report suggests that the two species would compete for space.
 * "Clearance is needed if Dwarves are going to form a colony.."
 * According to the report, the land was once rich with minerals and materials.
 * "Public opinion is firmly against removal of the natives.."
 * This page appears to have been ripped out and crudely reattached.
 * "Any war could result in rioting in Thanos and other established colonies."
 * "A program of public profiling of the natives is recommended.."
 * There are detailed instructions on producing propaganda against the Doguns.
 * ".. recommend they are referred to as demons, as inherent fear will take hold.."
 * The report details propaganda at all levels of society, particularly at educational centers.
 * Several rumours are suggested to be propagated amongst the population.
 * "Once public opinion is sufficiently hostile, establishment of colonies will be achievable.."
 * The report goes on to detail the total dominance of Molten Heights and the importance of propaganda continuation.

Stage 6
» Exit the library.


 * Axelus: Well, now you have read what I read. The truth...or the lie.
 * Axelus: My people are tyrants and conquerors...but they are also good. The people have been brainwashed.
 * Axelus: Many things are about to happen. If you want to know more, come to house number 81 in Maex. I'll be waiting.

Stage 7
» Search for house 81 in Maex like Axelus said.

Stage 8
» Talk to Axelus in the Coalition Base.

Dialogue:
 * Axelus: Ah, you made it. Come and meet Korzim
 * Korzim: Welcome.. Human. I... am Korzim.
 * Korzim: We...are those who...want peace. I am son...of the Dogun Chief... I have...been banished.
 * Axelus: The coalition is a small group of believers in the truth. The Doguns aren't demons, and the Dwarves aren't all brainwashed.
 * Axelus: But of course, we have to live in hiding. The Doguns won’t tolerate Dwarves and the Dwarves hunt traitors and "Demons".
 * Barden: Right now, we're trying to convince the public. But it's proving difficult, if not impossible.
 * Barden: It isn't 900 years ago. We have the technology and supply chains to live here peacefully, but they just won't listen!
 * Korzim: We have...a plan... To win over...my people...that is.
 * Axelus: Korzim has told us that dragon bone is sacred to his people. We had to make some connections, but we have a way to get it now.
 * Axelus: If you want, you could come with us. We can explain more of the situation later. Exit's through the back.

Stage 9
» Follow the group on the mission.

Stage 10
» Meet the group.

Dialogue:
 * Korzim: The others...are just up ahead. I'll let you through...our tunnel.
 * Korzim: We use.. earth and.. fire.. elements. It is slow... like us.. but powerful.

Dialogue:
 * Axelus:  , over here! Near the skull.
 * Barden: We got this drill all the way from Corkus. Axelus had to pay a king's ransom to buy it, but this ought to work!

Dialogue:
 * Barden: ...
 * Barden: AAAAGH! Idiot Corkus swindlers! Damn it all! How many emeralds did we waste?!
 * Barden: Ugh, do you have any experience with machines? You might have some idea of how in the hell to fix this hunk of junk.
 * To repair the mechanical core, select a color and connect the clay with the same colored glass block by clicking the iron blocks.

Dialogue:
 * Barden: Fantastic,  ! We got the bone! Couldn't have done it without you.
 * Axelus: You can take it back to the coalition base. Barden and I will need to pack up before we join you.
 * Barden: Just knock on the black block in front of the cave we arrived in.

Stage 11
» Head back to the Coalition Base through the tunnel.

Dialogue:
 * Korzim: I'll let... you in.

Dialogue:
 * Axelus: Great, you got back alright.
 * Axelus: Dragon bone is one of the hardest substances in all the provinces. It's extremely rare.
 * Axelus: We're going to present this to the Dogun chief as tribute. We need to tidy it up.
 * Axelus: Could you get [1 Repair Kit] from the eastern part of the base?

Stage 12
» Retrieve the [Repair Kit] in the eastern part of the base.

Dialogue: Kill the 3 guards and bring their drops to the hopper.
 * ???: Shh. Do you hear that?
 * ???: There are voices behind this wall, and the trail ends here.
 * ???: We have no vaults here. Must be traitors... The King really wants to see Axelus.
 * ???: Stand back! I'll ready the charges...
 * Pens'r: Axelus! You are under arrest for high treason!
 * Pens'r: The king has sent for you personally.
 * Pens'r: If you don't come with us we wi-....
 * Pens'r: ...oh Lord, this must be why! D-Doguns?!
 * Pens'r: He is consorting with the enemy! Axelus, they've tainted your soul!
 * Pens'r: Entomb these Doguns, and slay their Dwarven thralls!

Dialogue:
 * Axelus: Is everyone okay!?
 * Axelus: No, no, ignore the repair kit! There's no time to worry about that!
 * Axelus: Our position has been compromised, they blew our doors wide open! We have to evacuate immediately.
 * Axelus: We've never been caught like this before, they never knew we really had Doguns on our side.
 * Axelus: We need to get to safety right now! The least explored area is the Upper Heights.
 * Axelus: Everyone, out! Now! They won't follow through the rough terrain!

Stage 13
» Find your way up to the Dogun Village through the tunnel.

Dialogue:
 * Axelus: We'll stay around here, we aren't welcome in the village.
 * Korzim: But... bring them... the dragon bone as a gift... If they accept it... they might accept us.
 * Axelus: You are free to enter the village but we will stay back and wait until the coast is clear. Keep going.

Dialogue:
 * Plario: What is... that on the... cliff to the south?
 * Dwarven Scout: Hey, aren't those...Doguns?! A whole settlement...
 * Dwarven Scout: They've been gathering forces! We must inform Rodoroc immediately!
 * Plario: Human. Come talk to me.. Now.

Stage 14
» Talk to Plario.

Dialogue:
 * Plario: Human... That Dwarf, he saw us...
 * Plario: They will... destroy us... If he reports... back to Rodoroc.
 * Plario: We need to... prepare our defenses. We need all the... help we can get.
 * Plario: Wait... What are... you holding? Dragon bone...? Just what we need...
 * Plario: Human... if you promise to help us... I will grant you access to... our secret elevators... You can get up and... down the heights with those.
 * Plario: Please return to... us when you reach level 92. Take this... badge so the... others recognize you... as an ally. One of the elevators is... to the south.

Trivia

 * Axelus is a partial anagram of the CT Manager Imaxelius.