Jadzia

Nation Loremaster
When do we get to eat the cake and drink the fruit punch? I brought a stack of takeout boxes. Congratulations, by the way. For lasting this long, and keeping it fun. You're permanently in the Nation's annals as a special figure in the long saga of Master Nulgath's reign as Archfiend. Will there be another like you? Never. I'm lucky I get to see it all, and be the one to burn it into the books.

Gift
My gift? Rand and I convinced the Legion and Nation to behave. That knocked years off of my life, and the usual lifespan of a Fiend is nearly forever if they aren't slain. But remember: the Nation is only playfully 'invading' this castle so your party won't be ruined. I expect that in the near future, we won't be playing nice with Swordhaven- or any other shiny city, for that matter. I, however, will stay at Termina Temple to represent my Master.

Nation Loremaster
This is a historic moment, and you're lucky enough to witness it. Oblivion's been a loyal follower of Master Nulgath since the very beginning - a period shrouded in mystery. Whenever I asked him about it, the Archfiend would just smirk. This is my chance to find out what Oblivion did to get such a high position, and what he's done to lose it all.

Northlands
Every so often, Master Nulgath goes off on his own to 'check on old haunts.' The Northlands is one such location. It's a sea of snow and ice that is always bigger than you think. Interestingly, the amount of people who died lost in the snow was significantly higher before Master Nulgath became the Archfiend. It's an odd correlation, but this may have been where Oblivion first knelt for the Nation.

Desertion
Oblivion's the last person I'd believe would desert the Nation. He may even be the Archfiend's first follower, though I do find that theory highly debatable. It's likely he was the only member of the Nation from the early days that survived this long, which is strange. Oblivion's a pushover in a fight- at least, by Nation standards. The reason Master Nulgath keeps him around is something he's quite coy about.

Archfiend
Nulgath the Archfiend, a mortal who became one of the greatest Evils of Lore when he made contact with the Fiend God. Adimonde had other favorites, but Master Nulgath has been the only Archfiend long before written history. That's easy to claim, but impossible to prove. As to who Adimonde's other favorites were…there are barely any traces left. Master Nulgath said their entire existences were eaten away by teeth and time.

After completing the 'Allure of the Void' quest:

Nation Loremaster
I may lose my extremities to the elements, but it'll be worth it! We finally have fragments of a timeline! The Fiend God would choose a favorite to become his Archfiend. They would grow a Nation of Evil, reach their potential, be betrayed by their successor, and fed to Adimonde. It's a cycle he perpetuates through specific choices… until something happened to Oblivion. There's a gap between his reign and Master Nulgath's.

Northlands
Every so often, Master Nulgath goes off on his own to 'check on old haunts.' The Northlands is one such location. It's a sea of snow and ice that is always bigger than you think. Interestingly, the amount of people who died lost in the snow was significantly higher before Master Nulgath became the Archfiend. It's an odd correlation, but this may have been where Oblivion first knelt for the Nation.

Desertion
Oblivion's the last person I'd believe would desert the Nation. He may even be the Archfiend's first follower, though I do find that theory highly debatable. It's likely he was the only member of the Nation from the early days that survived this long, which is strange. Oblivion's a pushover in a fight- at least, by Nation standards. The reason Master Nulgath keeps him around is something he's quite coy about.

Archfiend
Nulgath the Archfiend, a mortal who became one of the greatest Evils of Lore when he made contact with the Fiend God. Adimonde had other favorites, but Master Nulgath has been the only Archfiend long before written history. That's easy to claim, but impossible to prove. As to who Adimonde's other favorites were…there are barely any traces left. Master Nulgath said their entire existences were eaten away by teeth and time.

Nation Loremaster
Jadzia mutters to herself, frantically writing whatever comes to mind in her book. This is the only way she can stay conscious, and fight off the obliviating effects of the black tundra. In between the looping circles of ink are her new discoveries. You ignore the many instances where she described Oblivion as a gloomy loser.

Predecessors
Adimonde chose Oblivion as his Archfiend before Nulgath. Before him was a scholar named Casimir. The Fiend God picks them to devour the world in his name, but once they reach their full potential, they're betrayed and replaced by their successor. This happens without fail, and Adimonde feeds. Is it left to probability, or does Adimonde use causality? Does he even need to leave his realm?

Oblivion
Oblivion was a Darkness Elemental transformed into a Fiend, and granted power and will unafforded to him when he was created. He was betrayed by his mentor, and crushed by the revelation of an unbreakable cycle. Now, he's manifested a domain of influence. Those who approach his brooding form lose the will to live, and their husks are possessed by his Void. The darkness all around us… it's Oblivion's body.

Void's Nature
Casimir had an unceasing hunger for knowledge, and kept it all for himself. Possibly the cause of gaps in our written history. Curiosity and pride as a mentor led to his downfall. Oblivion's ambition collapsed into despair. It manifested as an aura of hunger and emptiness that robs others of the will to live. Adimonde chose Master Nulgath to restart the cycle after Oblivion stopped moving. What sort of Void does he embody? What are the Fiend God's plans?

- Fiendish LoreMaster Merge

After completing the 'Remember to Breathe' quest:

Nation Loremaster
Of course this was another one of Master Nulgath's tests. Though I did gain an incredible amount of knowledge and a deeper look into the Nation's history, I almost died. This plan to weed out weakness and measure Oblivion's power only concerns warriors. I don't need to do chin-ups to wield a quill! Oh, you want to take a look at my notes again? Go ahead. They're pretty rough, but I'll reorganize them when I'm back at the temple.

Predecessors
Adimonde chose Oblivion as his Archfiend before Nulgath. Before him was a scholar named Casimir. The Fiend God picks them to devour the world in his name, but once they reach their full potential, they're betrayed and replaced by their successor. This happens without fail, and Adimonde feeds. Is it left to probability, or does Adimonde use causality? Does he even need to leave his realm?

Oblivion
Oblivion was a Darkness Elemental transformed into a Fiend, and granted power and will unafforded to him when he was created. He was betrayed by his mentor, and crushed by the revelation of an unbreakable cycle. Now, he's manifested a domain of influence. Those who approach his brooding form lose the will to live, and their husks are possessed by his Void. The darkness all around us… it's Oblivion's body.

Void's Nature
Casimir had an unceasing hunger for knowledge, and kept it all for himself. Possibly the cause of gaps in our written history. Curiosity and pride as a mentor led to his downfall. Oblivion's ambition collapsed into despair. It manifested as an aura of hunger and emptiness that robs others of the will to live. Adimonde chose Master Nulgath to restart the cycle after Oblivion stopped moving. What sort of Void does he embody? What are the Fiend God's plans?

- Fiendish LoreMaster Merge

Nation Loremaster
The new Temple's existence was unknown to the Nation, the Shadowscythe, and even the Swordhaven Royalty until now. With the Evil Faction's wide network of spies, as well as the supposed bond between Good and Light, our unwitting ignorance should have been impossible. Master Nulgath tasked me with finding out as much as I could about this Temple and the machinations of the Light. Allow me to share what I found.

Temple
You may already know that the old Temple of Light was ruined by an attack from the Necromancer Noxus. We are standing on the grounds of the New Temple of Light, located near the town where the late Queen Lynaria was born. Interestingly, this temple was built without notifying the Swordhaven Royalty or the Priestess Celestia. I wonder if they would be allowed access to the Temple of Light if they knew about it earlier.

Symbols
People can be used as symbols. That statue of the late Queen Lynaria in the courtyard was built without Queen Victoria's permission. Perhaps the leaders of this Temple thought they had the right to do so because of her deep ties to Light. Lynaria is a tragic figure beloved by the peasantry. I can see the benefits of touting her face around as a symbol of The Light, along with these gaudy facades of Celeritas.

Elementals
The clerics and warriors that managed this temple and its followers had close interaction with the Light Elementals. This allowed the mortals to harness the power of Light to a deeper degree than any other Light-aligned organization. Said groups were in the process of becoming followers. Take note, Elementals have not worked this close to mortals since the ancient days of Planar Conflict between the Elements.

Nation Loremaster
<Hero>, is it? Master Nulgath speaks quite highly of you. I am Jadzia, head of the Nation Loremasters. If you truly are worthy of the praise the Archfiend bestows upon you, perhaps you would be interested in aiding us with our studies? The Nation would be happy to compensate you for your time- as well as for any Lore Scrolls or ‘specimens’ you bring to us.

Study
Nation Loremasters are not only scribes, but also the scientists and researchers of the Nation.The more we learn about ourselves, the abyss and our master Nulgath, the better we can serve him. To fully aid him, we must understand and remove the imperfections and flaws that plague his domain.. no matter how many must be sacrificed during the pursuit of doing so. One cannot make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

Makai
To build a stronger Nation, we must begin from the ground up. When the weak grow strong, the strong are forced to grow stronger, lest they become the weak themselves. In the Archfiend’s army, the Makai are the lowest of the low. But with a slight nudge in the right direction, they may have the potential to become so much more.
Followers
Our lord’s more prevalent followers have previously made their names in the Nation through a combination of strength, cruelty and cunning- but nowadays, even the strongest among them are content to grow weak as they wait. Simply pathetic. By studying their flaws, we can create future champions who do not possess such weaknesses. Those who remain must improve, or be crushed underfoot.

Fiend Shard
The denizens of the Abyss have all heard tales of the Fiend Shard, but only those closest to him- myself included- know the finer details of its existence. If we could study and master the crystal, which holds the power of the great demon Adimonde, the Nation would be able to crush all of Lore in a fortnight. Why then, I wonder, is our master so reluctant to allow us access to it?

Taro?
The continued existence of Taro Blademaster is one that not even I fully understand. It is perplexing, to say the least, as to why a Horc such as himself not only chooses to walk the path of the samurai, but to live in a domain such as this when he has no loyalty or debt to its ruler. And yet, his power speaks for itself. One cannot live in this abyss without being a monster in their own right. Intriguing, is it not?

- Taro's Diary

- Jadzia's Quests

After completing the 'The Wanderer's Words' quest:

Nation Loremaster
Our power grows with every discovery, and the Archfiend is pleased. Do not worry, <Hero>.. your efforts have not gone unnoticed. The diary you recovered from Taro is yours to read, and master Nulgath has permitted me to share the armory of the Nation Loremasters with you. You are welcome to continue assisting us whenever you like. After all, there is always more to learn.

- Jadzia's Quests
- Bonus Quest
- Fiendish LoreMaster Merge
- Taro's Diary

Nation Loremaster
Hold on. Aren't you supposed to be stuck in /FiendVoid?

- Go Now

After completing the 'I Know, Therefore I suffer' quest:

Nation Loremaster
Adimonde may not physically be able to enter our realm like you clarified, but the Fiend God sent his ancient Archfiends to invade us. Worse, he has the ability to swallow our world whenever he wants. If you can stop him, or even just convince him to back down, do it quickly. Slay the invaders…and find Master Nulgath. To put it lightly, he isn't taking this surprise chain of events very well.

Talk
Adimonde used my face to lure you out of Termina Temple while I was still there. Am I going to be able keep my position in the Nation after this? A nightmare for tomorrow, I suppose.

Invasion
When Adimonde took you, we noticed that the Infinity Pool dried up. The Fiend Shards wouldn't respond, either. The one option we thought we had was the portal structure in Termina Temple. Master Nulgath left Tercessuinotlim, leaving it open to invasion. Spatial tears were ripped open, and ancient Fiends from Adimonde's realm poured into the caves. Without Master Nulgath, the Nation was overrun in minutes. Had he been there…

Nulgath
How should I put this? Master Nulgath found your behavior suspicious, and was insulted that you confronted Adimonde without his permission. Is that warranted? Are you obligated to get his approval? I'm the Nation's Loremaster. It isn't my place to make that conclusion. I can only tell you the facts. My Master faults you for this invasion, and that's not really fair. Look, this is just how Fiends are. Oh, I ended up making a conclusion.

Contingency
Before we returned to Tercessuinotlim, Master Nulgath decided to enact a contingency plan. He couldn't conclude with absolute certainty that you were on our side. That's why we…I'm not proud of this. That's a lot coming from an Evil Fiend. I live for my own selfish curiosity, but I respect you greatly. I see our bond as mutually beneficial. Taking the three of them was…it was so stupid. Why did I just nod and agree?

- Jadzia's Quests

After completing the 'Blood Thinner' quest:

Nation Loremaster
We need to wipe out all the invaders, and find Master Nulgath to carry out this plan of yours. I'll guide you to him…but we'll make a stop on the way. There are people waiting for you. Don't look at me like that. We didn't harm them too much. They're just a little roughed up…

Talk
Adimonde used my face to lure you out of Termina Temple while I was still there. Am I going to be able keep my position in the Nation after this? A nightmare for tomorrow, I suppose.

Invasion
When Adimonde took you, we noticed that the Infinity Pool dried up. The Fiend Shards wouldn't respond, either. The one option we thought we had was the portal structure in Termina Temple. Master Nulgath left Tercessuinotlim, leaving it open to invasion. Spatial tears were ripped open, and ancient Fiends from Adimonde's realm poured into the caves. Without Master Nulgath, the Nation was overrun in minutes. Had he been there…

Nulgath
How should I put this? Master Nulgath found your behavior suspicious, and was insulted that you confronted Adimonde without his permission. Is that warranted? Are you obligated to get his approval? I'm the Nation's Loremaster. It isn't my place to make that conclusion. I can only tell you the facts. My Master faults you for this invasion, and that's not really fair. Look, this is just how Fiends are. Oh, I ended up making a conclusion.

Contingency
Before we returned to Tercessuinotlim, Master Nulgath decided to enact a contingency plan. He couldn't conclude with absolute certainty that you were on our side. That's why we…I'm not proud of this. That's a lot coming from an Evil Fiend. I live for my own selfish curiosity, but I respect you greatly. I see our bond as mutually beneficial. Taking the three of them was…it was so stupid. Why did I just nod and agree?

- Jadzia's Quests

After completing the 'Billowing Hate' quest:

Nation Loremaster
The last Archfiend, Rodeleros, waits in the cradle of Nulgath's new realm, deep in the final cavern of Tercessuinotlim. None of us could hope to match her. Not the way we are now. Only you can. And when you defeat her, do what you have to when the Fiend God looks your way.

Talk
Adimonde used my face to lure you out of Termina Temple while I was still there. Am I going to be able keep my position in the Nation after this? A nightmare for tomorrow, I suppose.

Invasion
When Adimonde took you, we noticed that the Infinity Pool dried up. The Fiend Shards wouldn't respond, either. The one option we thought we had was the portal structure in Termina Temple. Master Nulgath left Tercessuinotlim, leaving it open to invasion. Spatial tears were ripped open, and ancient Fiends from Adimonde's realm poured into the caves. Without Master Nulgath, the Nation was overrun in minutes. Had he been there…

Nulgath
How should I put this? Master Nulgath found your behavior suspicious, and was insulted that you confronted Adimonde without his permission. Is that warranted? Are you obligated to get his approval? I'm the Nation's Loremaster. It isn't my place to make that conclusion. I can only tell you the facts. My Master faults you for this invasion, and that's not really fair. Look, this is just how Fiends are. Oh, I ended up making a conclusion.

Contingency
Before we returned to Tercessuinotlim, Master Nulgath decided to enact a contingency plan. He couldn't conclude with absolute certainty that you were on our side. That's why we…I'm not proud of this. That's a lot coming from an Evil Fiend. I live for my own selfish curiosity, but I respect you greatly. I see our bond as mutually beneficial. Taking the three of them was…it was so stupid. Why did I just nod and agree?

- Jadzia's Quests

After completing 'The Swordmaiden' quest:

Nation Loremaster
If you had laid everything out with Master Nulgath, none of this would have happened…but I'd call you stupid for trusting a Fiend so fully. The Fiend Realm is still full of husks, but its God is missing. Adimonde won his invitation, and now lurks in Lore. Where he's gone, and what he plans to do, no one knows. I'd offer a deal on behalf of my Master, but that's probably the last thing you want to hear. I…apologize for the disrespect.

Talk
Adimonde used my face to lure you out of Termina Temple while I was still there. Am I going to be able keep my position in the Nation after this? A nightmare for tomorrow, I suppose.

Invasion
When Adimonde took you, we noticed that the Infinity Pool dried up. The Fiend Shards wouldn't respond, either. The one option we thought we had was the portal structure in Termina Temple. Master Nulgath left Tercessuinotlim, leaving it open to invasion. Spatial tears were ripped open, and ancient Fiends from Adimonde's realm poured into the caves. Without Master Nulgath, the Nation was overrun in minutes. Had he been there…

Nulgath
How should I put this? Master Nulgath found your behavior suspicious, and was insulted that you confronted Adimonde without his permission. Is that warranted? Are you obligated to get his approval? I'm the Nation's Loremaster. It isn't my place to make that conclusion. I can only tell you the facts. My Master faults you for this invasion, and that's not really fair. Look, this is just how Fiends are. Oh, I ended up making a conclusion.

Contingency
Before we returned to Tercessuinotlim, Master Nulgath decided to enact a contingency plan. He couldn't conclude with absolute certainty that you were on our side. That's why we…I'm not proud of this. That's a lot coming from an Evil Fiend. I live for my own selfish curiosity, but I respect you greatly. I see our bond as mutually beneficial. Taking the three of them was…it was so stupid. Why did I just nod and agree?

- Jadzia's Quests
- Terces Invasion Shop

Nation Loremaster
Master Nulgath has asked me to take residence in the new Temple of Light to aid you in defeating three threats. Ah, it's called Termina Temple now? He emphasized the importance of this task, and who am I to argue the terms of my contract? I'm not excited about having to stay in a place that gives me migraines, however the possibility of attaining forbidden knowledge is tantalizing

Nulgath
The Archfiend sends his regards, and acknowledges that he is forbidden from requesting your aid in conflicts between Good and Evil. Blame it on how important contracts are to the Nation, but he wants a clearer definition of 'conflict.' Is aid only forbidden if he calls for the Queen's head? Would personal matters be considered outside of the Good and Evil conflicts? Make time to sort that out.

Conflict
As with the Empire and the Legion, the Nation is temporarily pulling out of Greenguard to await further instruction from their leaders. The Alliance of Good and Evil will not be dissolving immediately to allow time for all members to pull out of each other's territories. That's a shame, because the food at Yulgar's Inn was a lot better than anything I had in Tercessuinotlim. Shadowfall doesn't even have restaurants.

Books
Master Nulgath asked me to copy the journal you found when you first investigated the new Temple of Light. Rest easy- the original was handed over to Lorekeep Muusa. You can find it in her Library in the lower levels. Shakaz here has been ordered by Empress Gravelyn to give you anything that might be of help. Tellingly, there isn't a legionnaire to be found. To be expected of Dage the Empty.

Nation Loremaster
This is as far as I go. Any further, and I'll be disobeying Master Nulgath. A select few, Carnage included, are allowed to see what the Shard can do when it reaches capacity- but only the Blood Void himself is permitted to hear. Everyone who went with him was deafened.

Orders
I'm under strict orders to stay here, and wait for Carnage to return with the stolen Shard. By then, Carcano will be taken care of at the Blood Void's discretion, and I will neutralize the Shard in the Master's stead. Only a select few can see what the Shard can do, and even less are allowed to hear. Everyone but Carnage has been magically deafened so they can't listen to the cries of Adimonde's Void. I'm curious, but I don't have a death wish.

History
This isn't the first time a Shard has reached capacity. Yes, it greatly increases Master Nulgath's power but he prefers Lore as it is, and not in a…digested state. To have a shard twisting space like this isn't ideal, so the Nation will typically neutralize it, and fuse it to one of our finest Fiends to empower them. One such shard was meant for the most promising of Nulgath's students, but he sealed it away when Dage betrayed him.

Carnage
The Blood Void was practically born a fiend, and incredibly loyal to Master Nulgath - as if being the perfect student was the entire point of his existence. I believe the Master personally trained him in combat when he arrived… he was about ten or twelve at the time. This would be unusual, but we believed he was the 'worthy weapon' our Oracles spoke of. I'm on good terms with him, and agreed to help keep Anarky away from the Nation. Was I the last one to know?

After completing the 'Famiglia di Carcano' quest:

Nation Loremaster
The Shard has been neutralized, given to its intended hosts, and Empress Gravelyn witnessed my Master's intentions firsthand. All in all, a success, and I never have to deal with Carnage's personal life again. Tch, I just tempted fate, but who cares. Honestly, I can't wait to get back to the Temple to knock back another of Hans' smoothies. Don't tell Master Nulgath I said that.

Orders
I'm under strict orders to stay here, and wait for Carnage to return with the stolen Shard. By then, Carcano will be taken care of at the Blood Void's discretion, and I will neutralize the Shard in the Master's stead. Only a select few can see what the Shard can do, and even less are allowed to hear. Everyone but Carnage has been magically deafened so they can't listen to the cries of Adimonde's Void. I'm curious, but I don't have a death wish.

History
This isn't the first time a Shard has reached capacity. Yes, it greatly increases Master Nulgath's power but he prefers Lore as it is, and not in a…digested state. To have a shard twisting space like this isn't ideal, so the Nation will typically neutralize it, and fuse it to one of our finest Fiends to empower them. One such shard was meant for the most promising of Nulgath's students, but he sealed it away when Dage betrayed him.

Carnage
The Blood Void was practically born a fiend, and incredibly loyal to Master Nulgath - as if being the perfect student was the entire point of his existence. I believe the Master personally trained him in combat when he arrived… he was about ten or twelve at the time. This would be unusual, but we believed he was the 'worthy weapon' our Oracles spoke of. I'm on good terms with him, and agreed to help keep Anarky away from the Nation. Was I the last one to know?

Nation Loremaster
I don't remember Master Nulgath asking for your assistance on this matter. There's nothing to concern yourself with here… wait, is that the Empress? Who told her about this? And that Paladin - oh, for the love of - get out of here, you lot! No, I can't tell the Nation's forces to stop attacking you. Carnage is leading them, and he made me promise to keep Miss Anarky out of the way. Tsk… I don't suppose I could convince you to leave quietly?

Carcano
Advocatus Carcano's actions have earned him the honor of being hunted by some of the Nation's finest- including our Outriders and Carnage, the Blood Void. You wouldn't see this turnout for most other worms who think they can pull off what Dage managed to do. They're usually irritating pests in comparison, and Master Nulgath need not bother himself with them. It's the way Carcano's contract reacted to being broken that… mystifies us.

Casters
The Nation's Void casters are under my guidance, not my leadership. I'm a Loremaster- mindless battle makes me fall asleep on my feet. The Nation wouldn't need me to impart my knowledge here unless this was a special case. Wait, you already know about the… 'dying star'? Yes, I suppose that comparison is accurate. They both do the same thing, at least. I'm just here to ensure that the Casters know how to restabilize the 'star' once we retrieve it.

Carnage
You and the Empress have been nothing but kind to me during my stay at the Temple, and I would absolutely speak to Master Nulgath on your behalf if I could. Unfortunately, Carnage is the one leading this operation. You see, the ArchFiend has given him an… ultimatum of sorts. The Blood Void is known to be extremely loyal to the Nation, and if he captures Carcano, he'll become a part of Master's new inner circle- but if not, he'll be losing far more than just his rank. That's why Miss Anarky needs to leave- for her sake, if no one else's.