Part 74: Chapter 7, Part 12

We're getting closer to my favorite part of the game (the Abyss) and I'm getting excited! Just two more parts of the game that aren't my favorite.



: Yes, you were pretty bad.
: Indeed I was. Now, I must make my apologies and then try to make amends for all that I've done.
: Please, take this key and free the prisoner.
: Why are you leaving Cove?
: After all that I've done to the people of Cove, I can't stay here. Therefore, I've decided to give my fortune to the people of Cove, and move up into the mountains.

We took his fortune earlier.


: I plan to become a hermit and meditate on the virtues. Perhaps, given time, I can make some amends for the horrible crimes that I committed. Well, goodbye.






: There's no need to worry about the First Citizen anymore, Nico.
: Why? What do you mean?
: He has seen the error of his ways and has given up power and renounced violence.
: You'll forgive me if I'm somewhat skeptical. I've seen what that mad man is like, and I'm not sure that I believe that he can change.
: To show my gratitude for all that you've done for me, I'd like to teach you a ritual that will aid you in your travels.
: What ritual are you talking about?
: It's called the 'return' ritual. It will allow you to use Moongate to quickly travel from one part of the world to another.

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: To use it, go to a circle of stones, which are usually near the shrines. When you enter the circle, place this Orb of the Moons on the ground.
: Once the Orb is placed, you may then speak the mantra of the shrine that is nearest where you wish to go.
: For example, if you want to travel to Moonglow, say out loud the mantra 'ahm' and you will summon a Moongate that will take you to Verity Isle where the Shrine of Honesty resides.
: It is important to note that you can only be teleported to shrines that have been restored. The Orb of the Moons will automatically be returned to your inventory.
: Do you know the mantra for Earth?
: No. Where is that?
: Nevermind.

: I just realized that I never got your name, stranger. What is your name? I owe you my life, I should at least know who to thank.
: I am the Avatar.
: Really? You're the Avatar? Well, I should have known! Oh my, I'm... well... that is to say, I'm sorry.
: I'm just overwhelmed to meet you, Avatar! Of course, I should have known. Listen, Avatar, should you ever need reagents, come see me in Britain.
: I'll take good care of you. Until then, farewell Avatar.


Now let's rape the Ether to do some errands.







Our first move is to use the Moongate to ferry some stuff back to Britain.






We now have 38,577 Gold.




Our next stop is Moonglow.




Duncan teaches us a two-handed sword shot for 2500 Gold.






Now it's off to Yew.




The Yew bowyer teaches us the flaming arrow shot for 2000 Gold.




Now it's back to Minoc where Raven is waiting for us.




: We did.
: Then what are you doing back here? I'm not weighing anchor until you come back with the lens, got it?
: You know, the warmth in your voice is just overwhelming.
: Just trying to help.



Fuck. I left the Blue Codex Lens in Britain.














We find out later in the game that opening Moongates makes the moons fall faster. I'm telling you now so you can appreciate how hilarious this is.