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{{NPC infobox
 
{{NPC infobox
 
|title            = The Sand Seer
 
|title            = The Sand Seer
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|image            = [[File:The Sand Seer.png|300px]]
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|image            = [[File:The Sand Seer.png|400px]]
 
|caption          = She's studying something.
 
|caption          = She's studying something.
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|zone            = [[Ilmari]]
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|zone            = Ilmari
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|location        = Found inside the town of [[Amulna]]
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|town = Amulna
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|location        = Sitting inside the northern entrance.
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|anatomy = Rakshasa
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|species = Rakshasa
 
|beastspeak      = Yes
 
|beastspeak      = Yes
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|skilltrainer    = Fire Magic, Treasure Cartography, Sigil Scripting
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|beastlist = All
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|vendor          =
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|skilltrainer    = [[Fire Magic]], [[Treasure Cartography]], [[Sigil Scripting]]
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|barter = Yes
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Quote|
 
{{Quote|
 
My name? Oh, I suppose they call me that because I've spent over a hundred years in various deserts around the world. This one is especially interesting. There's all sorts of things buried beneath the sand!
 
My name? Oh, I suppose they call me that because I've spent over a hundred years in various deserts around the world. This one is especially interesting. There's all sorts of things buried beneath the sand!
 
}}
 
}}
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'''The Sand Seer''' is a mysterious [[Elven|Elf]] explorer currently living in the small town of [[Amulna]].  
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[[The Sand Seer]] is a mysterious [[Elven|Elf]] explorer currently living in the small town of [[Amulna]].  
 
{{Quote|
 
{{Quote|
 
I found a most interesting item yesterday, and entirely by chance. The tempestuous young Rakshasa that sells dyes -- I forget her name -- had a scroll for sale. This scroll is covered in geometric lines that closely resemble the area's [[Ley Lines| ley lines]]. It was quite warm to the touch, too. It's quite fascinating. I assumed it was the work of some sage, but she said they're very common in her home city and that many people there can make them. If you go to Rahu, see if you can find some for me.
 
I found a most interesting item yesterday, and entirely by chance. The tempestuous young Rakshasa that sells dyes -- I forget her name -- had a scroll for sale. This scroll is covered in geometric lines that closely resemble the area's [[Ley Lines| ley lines]]. It was quite warm to the touch, too. It's quite fascinating. I assumed it was the work of some sage, but she said they're very common in her home city and that many people there can make them. If you go to Rahu, see if you can find some for me.
 
}}
 
}}
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==Location==
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== Location ==
 
; [[Ilmari]]
 
; [[Ilmari]]
 
: Found inside the town of [[Amulna]].  
 
: Found inside the town of [[Amulna]].  
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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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{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Small_talk}}
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[[Category:Favor/Small Talk]]
  
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{{Vendor_purchase_info}}
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== Quests ==
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<dpl>
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category = Quests/The Sand Seer
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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/The Sand Seer
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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>
  
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== Quests ==
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== Training ==
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* '''Geometric Rune Charts''' [Friends] : Obtain 3 Geometric Rune Charts. {{Hint|Dropped by Rakshasa in Rahu, also in chests or scrolls on the ground}}
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:{| class = "sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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* ''' A Stencil to Make Runes''' [Complete Quest: Geometric Rune Charts] : Obtain an Ancient Stencil.
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Fire Magic]]
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{{Quote |
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! Unlock
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:Oh, I spoke with Firaki some more -- that's the vendor I mentioned -- and she told me the most depressing thing: the Rakshasa have handed down the knowledge of how to make these scrolls, but they don't remember what their purpose is. They use them as heating pads on cold nights. Isn't that the saddest thing?
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! Skill Level
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:...
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! Cost
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:Do you recall those rune charts you found for me? Well, I've studied them a little bit, and now I wish to try and make my own. I just need something to guide my hand. You wouldn't happen to have any ancient magical stencils, by any chance? Well, keep an eye out for one! I've got a fat sack of coins burning a hole in my dress. }}
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! Favor
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*''' The Ink For Something Amazing''' [Complete Quest: A Stencil to Make Runes] : Obtain Amazing Holistic Ink.
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{{NPC training unlock row
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{{Quote |
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|Icon=Unlock
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:I may have figured out what the rune charts are for, but I need to make one more -- a really powerful one. Hmm.. I have some very high-quality paper, but I really need some amazing ink. Holistic ink would do well here, I think. Yes. Do you have any amazing holistic ink in that huge backpack of yours?
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|item=Fire Magic{{pipe}}Unlock Fire Magic Skill Levels 51-60
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:...
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|skilllevel = 50
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:Oh, the ink, thank you. I hope it wasn't any trouble. Let's see what happens when I use it to create a geometric chart.
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|cost=???
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: Oh my. Did you see that? I felt that healing wave all the way to my toes. Hah! It's a sigil! Quite unusual, too. If you're skilled enough in the art of sigil scripting, I'd be happy to show you how to make it. (Ability: 'Health Glyph' added to Sand Seer's Training menu.)
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|favor=Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe =Fire Magic Research Level 55
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|skilllevel= 55
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|cost=
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|favor=Close Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe =Fire Magic Research Level 60
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|skilllevel= 55
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|cost=
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|favor=Best Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training unlock row
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|Icon=Unlock
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|item=Fire Magic{{pipe}}Unlock Fire Magic Skill Levels 61-70
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|skilllevel = 60
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|cost= 92.000
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|favor=Close Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe =Fire Magic Research Level 65
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|skilllevel= 65
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|cost=
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|favor=Best Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe =Fire Magic Research Level 70
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|skilllevel= 70
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|cost=
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|favor=Like Family
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}}
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|}
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:{| class = "sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Treasure Cartography]]
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! Unlock
 +
! Skill Level
 +
! Cost
 +
! Favor
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe = Ilmari Treasure Map: Small Treasure
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|skilllevel=
 +
|cost=
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|favor=Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe = Ilmari Treasure Map: Large Treasure
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|skilllevel=
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|cost=
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|favor=Close Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe = Ilmari Treasure Map: Vast Riches
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|skilllevel=
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|cost=3100
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|favor=Best Friends
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}}
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{{NPC training row
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|recipe = Ilmari Treasure Map: Incredible Wealth
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|skilllevel=
 +
|cost=4600
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|favor=Like Family
 
}}
 
}}
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|}
  
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==Training==
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:{| class = "sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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; [[Fire Magic]]
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Sigil Scripting]]
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: ''Unlock Fire Magic Skill Levels 51-60'' -- at '''Friends'''
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! Unlock
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: ''Fire Magic Research Level 55'' -- at '''Close Friends'''
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! Skill Level
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: ''Fire Magic Research Level 60''-- at '''Best Friends'''
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! Cost
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! Favor
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{{NPC training row
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|ability=Health Glyph
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|skilllevel= 50
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|cost=Complete [[The Ink For Something Amazing]] & ???
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|favor=???
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}}
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|}
  
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; [[Treasure Cartography]]
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== Services ==
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: ''Ilmari Treasure Map: Small Treasure'' -- at '''Friends'''
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==== Bartering ====
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: ''Ilmari Treasure Map: Large Treasure'' -- at '''Close Friends'''
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At {{Favor|Like Family}} The Sand Seer offers to barter with you:
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: ''Ilmari Treasure Map: Vast Riches''
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{| class="wikitable"
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: ''Ilmari Treasure Map: Incredible Wealth''
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!Give
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!Receive
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; [[Sigil Scripting]]
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|-
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: ''Health Glyph'' -- Requires level 50 and having completed '''The Ink For Something Amazing'''
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| {{Item|Tattered Red Book}} x3 || {{Item|Explosive Runestone}}
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|-
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==Bartering==
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| {{Item|Faded Blue Book}} x3 || {{Item|Orcish Spell Pouch}}
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The Sand Seer requires Like Family before bartering is available.
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|-
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{{:Bartering:The Sand Seer}}
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| {{Item|Tattered Red Book}} x2<br> {{Item|Faded Blue Book}} x1 || rowspan = "3" | {{Item|Flame Nib}}
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|-
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[[Category:NPCs]][[Category:Ilmari NPCs]][[Category:Elven]][[Category:Skill Trainer]][[Category:Bartering]]
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| {{Item|Tattered Red Book}} x1<br> {{Item|Magic Tooth}} x2
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|-
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| {{Item|Ambient Magic Sponge}} x2<br> {{Item|Magic Sand}} x1
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|-
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| {{Item|Faded Blue Book}} x2<br> {{Item|Tattered Red Book}} x1 || rowspan = "3" |  {{Item|Frost Nib}}
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|-
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| {{Item|Ambient Magic Sponge}} x2<br> {{Item|Faded Blue Book}} x1
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|-
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| {{Item|Enchanted Mistletoe}} x1<br> {{Item|Magic Sand}} x1
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|-
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| {{Item|Tattered Red Book}} x1<br> {{Item|Enchanted Construction Nail}} x2 || rowspan = "3" |  {{Item|Shock Nib}}
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|-
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| {{Item|Faded Blue Book}} x1<br> {{Item|Enchanted Mistletoe}} x1
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|-
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| {{Item|Ambient Magic Sponge}} x1<br> {{Item|Tundra Lichen}} x2
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|-
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| {{Item|Vervadium}} x1 || {{Item|Winterprize}} x2
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|}
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== Events ==
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===== Winter Celebration =====
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{{HOLIDAY
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|RiShin Friends = {{Item|Sun Warden}}(Lv 60)
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|RiShin Family = {{Item|Sun Warden}}(Lv 60) x2
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}}
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== Conversations ==
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{{Quote|
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Well, it's why I'm here. [[Sir Johnson]] hired me to help him search for them. What do you need to know?
 +
; What is their history?
 +
: There was a war here decades ago. Not an official war, mind you, but a war nonetheless. The rakshasa arrived from gods-know-where and started building their city. They claimed about 500 square miles of land for themselves and forced everyone out.
 +
: This is technically part of the Council Lands, and the Council considered the rakshasa to be "demonic invaders."
 +
:At first the rakshasa were amused... I don't think they were expecting much resistance to their arrival. But they stopped being amused pretty quickly.
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:The Council soon had them on the defensive... that's when the [[Crone Hegemony]] showed up to help.
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:; The crone Hegemony?
 +
: The Crone Hegemony was - and still is! -- always looking for opportunities to disrupt the Council. So they struck some sort of deal with [[Rahu]], and then Hegemony troops just appeared here.
 +
: They arrived by sea, by land, by air. By magical teleportation that the Council swore was impossible. There were hundreds of thousands of them pretty quickly.
 +
: And the Crone Hegemony knows how to dig in for a long fight. They made bunkers all over the place. Those bunkers are what Sir Johnson calls "War Caches."
 +
: Most of the War Caches housed troops and supplies. There were two whole Legions of minotaur troops... don't worry, though: there's probably not many minotaurs left alive down there!
 +
: They held [[Ilmari]] for a few years, but the Council rallied incredible numbers of troops and magical beasts. And then the history gets a little fuzzy...
 +
:; What do you mean?
 +
: Well, we aren't exactly sure of the order of events. Maybe the Hegemony just called it quits and left. Or maybe they had a falling out with [[Rahu]]. I don't really know. But one day most of the Hegemony troops just left. Presumably they left via teleportation... despite the incomprehensible cost of teleporting an entire army! Or maybe they snuck away somehow. Anyway, that's not important.
 +
: With the Hegemony gone, Rahu knew they couldn't hold out! So they destroyed the land.
 +
:; They destroyed the Ilmari desert?
 +
: Oh, no, you see, Ilmari was a pleasant green land back then. It was mostly grazing lands and farms, with only a few cities, but it certainly wasn't a desert!
 +
: Rahu used a device they called a '[[Naturesphere]]' to disrupt the weather patterns. They drummed up gigantic storms... storms which lasted for almost three years!
 +
:; They made a three-year storm?
 +
: Their magical storm just kept raining, year after yer. And lightning kept striking. Eventually everything burnable burned, and everything that could be washed away was washed away. And now we have a desert.
 +
: Well, that's a bit reductive. There's much more to learn here, which is why I agreed to come work for Sir Johnson in the first place! I believe the windstorms are actually magically-induced. Could the naturesphere still be hidden in the desert somewhere? Now THAT would be a magnificent prize!
 +
:; I... see. Thank you for the info.
 +
; What will I find inside?
 +
: I've only personally explored a few of them. But I believe there are hundreds of bunkers still out there, and there's no way to predict what you'll find in each one.
 +
: Well, there are a few similarities. For instance, you'll probably find a [[Minotaur Vault]].
 +
:; What's a Minotaur Vault?
 +
: Well, to explain a [[Minotaur Vault]] is, we have to step back a moment. Have you met a Minotaur? They're unstoppable bull-men in battle. They're terrifying! But outside of battle, they're different. Minotaurs have incredible memories, and exceptional problem-solving skills. And they love puzzles, riddles, and mazes! And wherever Minotaur troops are found, there's bound to be puzzles.
 +
: The ones in the [[Ilmari]] had a system for storing their valuables in chests. I call them [[Minotaur Vault]]s, but they're just oversized storage crates with a magical lock.
 +
:; How do you open them?
 +
: Part of the Minotaurs' fun involved hiding the answer in plain sight. You need to look for the symbols used in the vault, and then you can figure out the answer.
 +
: Actually, if you're interested in opening [[Minotaur Vault]]s, I highly recommend you use my practice vault first.
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:; You have a practice Minotaur Vault?
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: Yes, it's in my bedroom, in the upstairs area above [[Drima]]. Feel free to experiment with it. My notes are on top of the vault, you may find them useful as well.
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:; Thank you.
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}}
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[[Category:NPCs]]

Latest revision as of 00:08, 24 February 2023

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The Sand Seer
The Sand Seer.png
She's studying something.
Region:
Ilmari
Town:
Amulna
Location:
Sitting inside the northern entrance.
Anatomy:
Rakshasa
Species:
Rakshasa
Beast Speak:
Yes
Speaks With:
All
Skill Trainer:
Fire Magic, Treasure Cartography, Sigil Scripting
Offers Barter
“

My name? Oh, I suppose they call me that because I've spent over a hundred years in various deserts around the world. This one is especially interesting. There's all sorts of things buried beneath the sand!

The Sand Seer is a mysterious Elf explorer currently living in the small town of Amulna.

“

I found a most interesting item yesterday, and entirely by chance. The tempestuous young Rakshasa that sells dyes -- I forget her name -- had a scroll for sale. This scroll is covered in geometric lines that closely resemble the area's ley lines. It was quite warm to the touch, too. It's quite fascinating. I assumed it was the work of some sage, but she said they're very common in her home city and that many people there can make them. If you go to Rahu, see if you can find some for me.

Location

Ilmari
Found inside the town of Amulna.

Favor

Small Talk [view/edit]

  • Likes Equipment with Fire Magic Prerequisites Hint
  • Loves Clothing and Cloth Armor Hint

Quests

Guild Quests

Training

Fire Magic
Unlock Skill Level Cost Favor
 50    ??? councils   [Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: Fire Magic Research Level 55  55    [Close Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: Fire Magic Research Level 60  55    [Best Friends] 
 60    92.000 councils   [Close Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: Fire Magic Research Level 65  65    [Best Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: Fire Magic Research Level 70  70    [Like Family] 
Treasure Cartography
Unlock Skill Level Cost Favor
Error: Item not foundRecipe: icon_5305.png Ilmari Treasure Map: Small Treasure  [Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: icon_5305.png Ilmari Treasure Map: Large Treasure  [Close Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: icon_5305.png Ilmari Treasure Map: Vast Riches  3100 councils   [Best Friends] 
Error: Item not foundRecipe: icon_5305.png Ilmari Treasure Map: Incredible Wealth  4600 councils   [Like Family] 
Sigil Scripting
Unlock Skill Level Cost Favor
icon_3587.png Health Glyph  50    Complete The Ink For Something Amazing & ??? councils   [???] 

Services

Bartering

At [Like Family] The Sand Seer offers to barter with you:

Give Receive
x3
x3
x2
x1
x1
x2
x2
x1
x2
x1
x2
x1
x1
x1
x1
x2
x1
x1
x1
x2
x1 x2

Events

Winter Celebration
[Friends] Favor - (Lv 60)
[Like Family] Favor - (Lv 60) x2

Conversations

“

Well, it's why I'm here. Sir Johnson hired me to help him search for them. What do you need to know?

What is their history?
There was a war here decades ago. Not an official war, mind you, but a war nonetheless. The rakshasa arrived from gods-know-where and started building their city. They claimed about 500 square miles of land for themselves and forced everyone out.
This is technically part of the Council Lands, and the Council considered the rakshasa to be "demonic invaders."
At first the rakshasa were amused... I don't think they were expecting much resistance to their arrival. But they stopped being amused pretty quickly.
The Council soon had them on the defensive... that's when the Crone Hegemony showed up to help.
The crone Hegemony?
The Crone Hegemony was - and still is! -- always looking for opportunities to disrupt the Council. So they struck some sort of deal with Rahu, and then Hegemony troops just appeared here.
They arrived by sea, by land, by air. By magical teleportation that the Council swore was impossible. There were hundreds of thousands of them pretty quickly.
And the Crone Hegemony knows how to dig in for a long fight. They made bunkers all over the place. Those bunkers are what Sir Johnson calls "War Caches."
Most of the War Caches housed troops and supplies. There were two whole Legions of minotaur troops... don't worry, though: there's probably not many minotaurs left alive down there!
They held Ilmari for a few years, but the Council rallied incredible numbers of troops and magical beasts. And then the history gets a little fuzzy...
What do you mean?
Well, we aren't exactly sure of the order of events. Maybe the Hegemony just called it quits and left. Or maybe they had a falling out with Rahu. I don't really know. But one day most of the Hegemony troops just left. Presumably they left via teleportation... despite the incomprehensible cost of teleporting an entire army! Or maybe they snuck away somehow. Anyway, that's not important.
With the Hegemony gone, Rahu knew they couldn't hold out! So they destroyed the land.
They destroyed the Ilmari desert?
Oh, no, you see, Ilmari was a pleasant green land back then. It was mostly grazing lands and farms, with only a few cities, but it certainly wasn't a desert!
Rahu used a device they called a 'Naturesphere' to disrupt the weather patterns. They drummed up gigantic storms... storms which lasted for almost three years!
They made a three-year storm?
Their magical storm just kept raining, year after yer. And lightning kept striking. Eventually everything burnable burned, and everything that could be washed away was washed away. And now we have a desert.
Well, that's a bit reductive. There's much more to learn here, which is why I agreed to come work for Sir Johnson in the first place! I believe the windstorms are actually magically-induced. Could the naturesphere still be hidden in the desert somewhere? Now THAT would be a magnificent prize!
I... see. Thank you for the info.
What will I find inside?
I've only personally explored a few of them. But I believe there are hundreds of bunkers still out there, and there's no way to predict what you'll find in each one.
Well, there are a few similarities. For instance, you'll probably find a Minotaur Vault.
What's a Minotaur Vault?
Well, to explain a Minotaur Vault is, we have to step back a moment. Have you met a Minotaur? They're unstoppable bull-men in battle. They're terrifying! But outside of battle, they're different. Minotaurs have incredible memories, and exceptional problem-solving skills. And they love puzzles, riddles, and mazes! And wherever Minotaur troops are found, there's bound to be puzzles.
The ones in the Ilmari had a system for storing their valuables in chests. I call them Minotaur Vaults, but they're just oversized storage crates with a magical lock.
How do you open them?
Part of the Minotaurs' fun involved hiding the answer in plain sight. You need to look for the symbols used in the vault, and then you can figure out the answer.
Actually, if you're interested in opening Minotaur Vaults, I highly recommend you use my practice vault first.
You have a practice Minotaur Vault?
Yes, it's in my bedroom, in the upstairs area above Drima. Feel free to experiment with it. My notes are on top of the vault, you may find them useful as well.
Thank you.
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