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[[File:Nelson Ballard (npc).jpg|thumb|right|300px|An older human with a weary but welcoming look.]]
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{{NPC infobox
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|title            = Nelson Ballard
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|image            = [[File:Nelson Ballard (npc).jpg|300px]]
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|caption          = An older human with a weary but welcoming look.
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|zone            = Serbule
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|town = Serbule Keep
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|location        = Around the well
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|wander = Walks all around town.
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|anatomy = Human
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|species = Human
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|beastspeak      = No
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|skilltrainer    = [[Sword]], [[Shield]]
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}}
 
{{Quote|
 
{{Quote|
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Well, technically, the title is Sir Ballard, Praetor, Retired.
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Well, technically, the title is Sir Ballard, Praetor, Retired. But they called me back up for this "special mission." So I'm officially the Praetor of all of [[Serbule]] and the surrounding land for a hundred miles. But that means nothing out here.
 
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'''Nelson Ballard''' is the retired Praetor of Serbule Keep.
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[[Nelson Ballard]] is the retired Praetor of Serbule Keep.
  
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The retired Nelson was summoned by the council for a "special mission" which turned out to be the construction of a town in the east to hold Elven refugees from the destroyed Dwyndarre.  His wife died five years ago, so he had no qualms packing up and accepting the mission.  He originally lived outside of [[Statehelm]].
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The retired Nelson was summoned by the Council to oversee the construction of a town in the east to hold Elven refugees from the destroyed [[Dwyndarre]].  His wife died five years ago, so he had no qualms packing up and accepting the mission.  He originally lived outside of [[Statehelm]].
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{{Quote |
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: Hello again!
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: ''' Can you tell me about the people here? '''
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: Who in particular?
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: ''' About [[Sir Coth]]...'''
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:: Sir Coth was part of the [[Human]] team that came with me to build this town. He's a decent fighter, a great Sheriff, and loyal as hell to the Council. Great man. Dumb as a horse. But a great man in his own capacity.
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: ''' [[Therese]]...'''
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:: The little [[Elven]] girl tending that garden? She wasn't a gardener back in [[Dwyndarre]]. When she got here she decided she'd grow food to feed everyone, and she's been learning for the past few months. She grows some herbs and a few vegetables, but [[Ivyn]] and [[Jara]] outside of town are the real food-makers here -- they've been farmers for two hundred years. Incredible! Therese is just playing at it.
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:: Therese is a dear little thing, though. Don't tell her I said that.
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: ''' [[Joeh]]...'''
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:: The weapon shopkeeper? He bought a bunch of stock with him, and he can maintain weapons well. He fights well, too, but... if he offers to spar with you, say no.
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:: I sparred with him once. We had a pretty good work out, and then he... things got awkward. I don't want to talk about it.
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: ''' [[Marna]]...'''
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:: She was a successful businesswoman back in her homeland. Lost everything, and she's anxious to claw her way back. She's older than most of the Elves here, not that I can tell their ages.
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:: She can be a bit... ambitious. But she works damned hard -- for an Elf, I mean.
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: ''' [[Harry the Wolf|Harry]]... '''
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:: I don't know any Harry. Oh wait, you mean the wolf? Seems to be Therese's pet, hangs out in her garden a lot. She has weird pets.
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:: I thought I heard that wolf talking to her once, but I'm pretty sure it was [[Velkort]] playing a prank on me with some kind of ventriloquism spell.
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}}
  
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
 
; [[Serbule]]
 
; [[Serbule]]
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: Serbule Keep
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: Wanders through [[Serbule Keep]] between his office and Hulon's shop next door. [[File:Nelson_Ballard_Location.jpg|400px|thumb|right|[[Nelson Ballard]], standing outside his office in [[Serbule Keep]]. Can be found wandering between his office (note the scroll sign) and [[Hulon]] next door.]]
  
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==Small Talk==  
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==Favor==
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===Small Talk [[{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Small_talk|<span style="font-size:50%"><sup>[view/edit]</sup></span>]]===
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* Likes Hand-made Carpentry items {{Hint|Super Shoddy Chair +6}}
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{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Small_talk}}
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* Likes Drinks
 
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* Loves Fancy Dress Shoes
 
  
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==Quests==
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== Quests ==
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* '''The Trespassing Charlatan''' : Deliver a message to [[Charles Thompson]].
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<dpl>
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* '''The Rat Tiara''' [Comfortable] : Find Mr. Squeaky's Tiara {{Hint|Look for two large rocks northwest of town on the hill.}}
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category = Quests/Nelson Ballard
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notcategory = Quests/Guild Quests
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mode = unordered
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columns = 1
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include = #Prerequisites,#Requirements
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</dpl>
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===== Guild Quests =====
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<dpl>
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category = Quests/Nelson Ballard
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category = Quests/Guild Quests
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include = #Prerequisites,#Requirements
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mode = unordered
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columns = 1
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</dpl>
  
 
==Training==
 
==Training==
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; [[Sword]]
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:{| class = "sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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: Teaches ''Precision Pierce'' and ''Flashing Strike''
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Sword]]
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! Unlock
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! Skill Level
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! Cost
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! Favor
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Precision Pierce
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|cost=600
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|favor=Comfortable (?)
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|skilllevel=8
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Precision Pierce 2
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|cost=1650
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|favor=Friends
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|skilllevel=18
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability= Precision Pierce 3
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|cost=4350
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|favor=Close Friends
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|skilllevel=33
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Precision Pierce 4
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|cost=6900
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|favor=
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|skilllevel=44
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Flashing Strike
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|cost=1350
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|favor=
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|skilllevel=13
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Flashing Strike 2
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|cost=4400
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|favor=
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|skilllevel=34
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Flashing Strike 3
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|cost=6950
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|favor=Best Friends
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|skilllevel=45
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}}
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|}
  
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; [[Shield|Shield Mastery]]
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:{| class = "sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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: Teaches ''Rapid Recovery''
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Shield]]
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! Unlock
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! Skill Level
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! Cost
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! Favor
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Rapid Recovery
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|cost=1400
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|favor=Comfortable (?)
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|skilllevel=14
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Rapid Recovery 2
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|cost=2400
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|favor=Friends
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|skilllevel=24
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability= Rapid Recovery 3
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|cost=4400
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|favor=
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|skilllevel=34
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Rapid Recovery 4
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|cost=6850
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|favor=Best Friends
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|skilllevel=43
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Rapid Recovery 5
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|cost=9900
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|favor=Like Family
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|skilllevel=54
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Rapid Recovery 6
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|cost=14950
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|favor=Like Family
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|skilllevel=65
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Fire Shield
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|cost=550
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|favor= Comfortable
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|skilllevel=7
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Fire Shield 2
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|cost=2550
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|favor=Friends
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|skilllevel=27
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Fire Shield 3
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|cost=7050
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|favor=
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|skilllevel=47
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Fire Shield 4
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|cost=11550
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|favor=Best Friends
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|skilllevel=57
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}}
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|}
  
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== Events ==
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  Suggestions:
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===== Winter Celebration =====
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{{HOLIDAY
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|RiShin Friends =
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|RiShin Family = {{Item|Nelson Ballard's Shield}}, {{Item|Onyx}} x5
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}}
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== Conversations ==
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{{Quote |
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::
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Oh, we don't get a lot of Human visitors. Welcome to the daycare town.
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'''Daycare town?'''
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::Oh, it just feels that way sometimes. This city was going to be a new Council outpost for Humans, but was abondoned due to the war effort. When the Eleven city of Dwyndarre was destroyed, we finished building it as a shelter for refugees that fled into our country.
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'''So what happened to Dwyndarre?'''
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::Dwyndarre? Who knows! It just blew the fuck up! Right off the famned map, a million Elves killed in a single day. The refugees here were the ones that weren't in the city at the time. The are no survivors from Dwyndare proper. It's just ash now.
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'''Holy crap. And there's no clue what caused it?'''
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::Nope. One day it was a lovely tree-top city, the next day it was just ash. No trees for a hundred miles! Not even dragons are that thorough. It's gotta be demons, right? Demons from the front lines of the army. But how would they show up in Dwyndarre? Perverted Eleven magicians making some sort of sex deal for loner dicks, that's what I heard! (Nelson snickers and then sees you aren't laughing,) It's a joke! You aren't from around here, are you?
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''' I kind of lost my memory '''
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::Oh! Another one of those, eh? We've had a few people wander in without any memories the past month or two. Must be some sort of monster that eats minds or something around here. This whole countryside is full of bizarre magical shit. ...Oh, wait, you want to live here? Well only Elven refugees can stay here permanently without special Council permission. But I tell you what. Here, let me give you the cash I would give to an Elf. A thousand Councils. That should get you back on your feet, if you're a careful spender!
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'''Thanks! What should I do now?'''
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::Maybe you can find a place to stay around here for a while, or you can head off to Eltibule Keep. I know they're trying to make that old castle into an outpost. Might be able to find use for you there.
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'''Thanks. Goodbye for now.'''
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}}
  
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  * Zone-wide sub-category: Serbule NPCs, Eltibule NPCs, etc.
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== Trivia ==
  
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  * For Favors, suggest using "Likes" even if game says "Loves" so we can have useful groups and search,
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Nelson gives the player 1,000 councils the first time you introduce yourself through his dialogue.
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    otherwise there will be too many unusable indexes (eg. one NPC loves swords, another likes swords:
 
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    they won't show up in the same list, greatly reducing the usefulness of such categories).
 
  
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[[Category:NPCs]][[Category:Dead Wife]]
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[[Category:NPCs]][[Category:Serbule NPCs]][[Category:Skill Trainers]][[Category:Crafted Items, Carpentry]][[Category:Food, Drinks]][[Category:Gear, Feet (Leather)]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:54, 2 April 2024

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Nelson Ballard
Nelson Ballard (npc).jpg
An older human with a weary but welcoming look.
Region:
Serbule
Town:
Serbule Keep
Location:
Around the well
Wanders:
Walks all around town.
Anatomy:
Human
Species:
Human
Beast Speak:
No
Skill Trainer:
Sword, Shield
“

Well, technically, the title is Sir Ballard, Praetor, Retired. But they called me back up for this "special mission." So I'm officially the Praetor of all of Serbule and the surrounding land for a hundred miles. But that means nothing out here.

Nelson Ballard is the retired Praetor of Serbule Keep.

The retired Nelson was summoned by the Council to oversee the construction of a town in the east to hold Elven refugees from the destroyed Dwyndarre. His wife died five years ago, so he had no qualms packing up and accepting the mission. He originally lived outside of Statehelm.

“
Hello again!
Can you tell me about the people here?
Who in particular?
About Sir Coth...
Sir Coth was part of the Human team that came with me to build this town. He's a decent fighter, a great Sheriff, and loyal as hell to the Council. Great man. Dumb as a horse. But a great man in his own capacity.
Therese...
The little Elven girl tending that garden? She wasn't a gardener back in Dwyndarre. When she got here she decided she'd grow food to feed everyone, and she's been learning for the past few months. She grows some herbs and a few vegetables, but Ivyn and Jara outside of town are the real food-makers here -- they've been farmers for two hundred years. Incredible! Therese is just playing at it.
Therese is a dear little thing, though. Don't tell her I said that.
Joeh...
The weapon shopkeeper? He bought a bunch of stock with him, and he can maintain weapons well. He fights well, too, but... if he offers to spar with you, say no.
I sparred with him once. We had a pretty good work out, and then he... things got awkward. I don't want to talk about it.
Marna...
She was a successful businesswoman back in her homeland. Lost everything, and she's anxious to claw her way back. She's older than most of the Elves here, not that I can tell their ages.
She can be a bit... ambitious. But she works damned hard -- for an Elf, I mean.
Harry...
I don't know any Harry. Oh wait, you mean the wolf? Seems to be Therese's pet, hangs out in her garden a lot. She has weird pets.
I thought I heard that wolf talking to her once, but I'm pretty sure it was Velkort playing a prank on me with some kind of ventriloquism spell.


Location

Serbule
Wanders through Serbule Keep between his office and Hulon's shop next door.
Nelson Ballard, standing outside his office in Serbule Keep. Can be found wandering between his office (note the scroll sign) and Hulon next door.

Favor

Small Talk [view/edit]

  • Likes Hand-made Carpentry items Hint
  • Likes Drinks Hint
  • Loves Fashionable Shoes Hint


Quests

  • Cheese Run To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule. The quest is available at [Neutral] favor.
    • Obtain Cheese From Braigon
    • Talk to Nelson Ballard

    Response to player

    “

    Oh, yes, the Veltan Blue for Mr. Ballard. Um. Well...

    The reason I haven't delivered it yet is because it isn't ready yet. He does understand that a custom blue cheese will take time to ripen, right? Obviously not. Tell him that I will bring him his cheese as soon as it is perfect, and not a moment before!

  • The Rat Tiara

    To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule. The quest is available at [Comfortable] favor.

  • The Trespassing Charlatan

    To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule. The quest is available at [Neutral] favor.

    • Deliver message to Charles Thompson
    • Talk to Nelson Ballard

    Response to player

    “

    What? A Praetor's Order? He seriously wants to issue a Praetor's Execution out here? In front of those Elves? What would they think? They'd revolt! No, he's just bluffing. Tell him I'm not going anywhere!

Guild Quests
  • Guild:Afraid of The Circus (10-person) To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule.
    • Give Decent Chairs to Nelson x20
    • Give Canvas to Nelson x50
    • Give Crab Rolls to Nelson x20
    • Give Cottage Pies to Nelson x10
    • Talk to Nelson Ballard
  • Guild:Afraid of The Circus (25-person)

    To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule.

    • Give Decent Chairs to Nelson x50
    • Give Canvas to Nelson x125
    • Give Crab Rolls to Nelson x50
    • Give Cottage Pies to Nelson x25
    • Give Cheesy Veggie Delights to Nelson x25
    • Give Lemonade to Nelson x25
    • Talk to Nelson Ballard
  • Guild:Afraid of The Circus (50-person)

    To start this quest, talk to Nelson Ballard in Serbule.

    • Give Decent Chairs to Nelson x100
    • Give Canvas to Nelson x250
    • Give Crab Rolls to Nelson x100
    • Give Cottage Pies to Nelson x100
    • Give Cheesy Veggie Delights to Nelson x50
    • Give Lemonade to Nelson x100
    • Give Spoons to Nelson x50
    • Give Paintings to Nelson x50
    • Talk to Nelson Ballard

Training

Sword
Unlock Skill Level Cost Favor
icon_3047.png Precision Pierce  8    600 councils   [Comfortable (?)] 
icon_3047.png Precision Pierce 2  18    1650 councils   [Friends] 
icon_3047.png Precision Pierce 3  33    4350 councils   [Close Friends] 
icon_3047.png Precision Pierce 4  44    6900 councils 
icon_3443.png Flashing Strike  13    1350 councils 
icon_3443.png Flashing Strike 2  34    4400 councils 
icon_3443.png Flashing Strike 3  45    6950 councils   [Best Friends] 
Shield
Unlock Skill Level Cost Favor
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery  14    1400 councils   [Comfortable (?)] 
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery 2  24    2400 councils   [Friends] 
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery 3  34    4400 councils 
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery 4  43    6850 councils   [Best Friends] 
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery 5  54    9900 councils   [Like Family] 
icon_3639.png Rapid Recovery 6  65    14950 councils   [Like Family] 
icon_3454.png Fire Shield  7    550 councils   [Comfortable] 
icon_3454.png Fire Shield 2  27    2550 councils   [Friends] 
icon_3454.png Fire Shield 3  47    7050 councils 
icon_3454.png Fire Shield 4  57    11550 councils   [Best Friends] 

Events

Winter Celebration
[Friends] Favor -
[Like Family] Favor - , x5

Conversations

“

Oh, we don't get a lot of Human visitors. Welcome to the daycare town.

Daycare town?

Oh, it just feels that way sometimes. This city was going to be a new Council outpost for Humans, but was abondoned due to the war effort. When the Eleven city of Dwyndarre was destroyed, we finished building it as a shelter for refugees that fled into our country.

So what happened to Dwyndarre?

Dwyndarre? Who knows! It just blew the fuck up! Right off the famned map, a million Elves killed in a single day. The refugees here were the ones that weren't in the city at the time. The are no survivors from Dwyndare proper. It's just ash now.

Holy crap. And there's no clue what caused it?

Nope. One day it was a lovely tree-top city, the next day it was just ash. No trees for a hundred miles! Not even dragons are that thorough. It's gotta be demons, right? Demons from the front lines of the army. But how would they show up in Dwyndarre? Perverted Eleven magicians making some sort of sex deal for loner dicks, that's what I heard! (Nelson snickers and then sees you aren't laughing,) It's a joke! You aren't from around here, are you?

I kind of lost my memory

Oh! Another one of those, eh? We've had a few people wander in without any memories the past month or two. Must be some sort of monster that eats minds or something around here. This whole countryside is full of bizarre magical shit. ...Oh, wait, you want to live here? Well only Elven refugees can stay here permanently without special Council permission. But I tell you what. Here, let me give you the cash I would give to an Elf. A thousand Councils. That should get you back on your feet, if you're a careful spender!

Thanks! What should I do now?

Maybe you can find a place to stay around here for a while, or you can head off to Eltibule Keep. I know they're trying to make that old castle into an outpost. Might be able to find use for you there.

Thanks. Goodbye for now.

Trivia

Nelson gives the player 1,000 councils the first time you introduce yourself through his dialogue.

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