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I should talk with him.", }, [4] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76185 Investigate the Construct", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61199 Nilphas Drethan said he will be able to drive the Painted Eye out of Kemel-Ze. I was just about to leave when the Factotum Nilphas said was broken started talking. Maybe it can tell me more.", }, [5] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76186 Retrieve Percipience Cortex", [2] = "7949764-0-76187 Retrieve Cognition Cluster", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-77193 Retrieve Components", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61200 Protus seems like it has a lot to tell me, but its missing components are stopping it from speaking clearly. I should retrieve the components it's missing so it can begin repairing itself.", }, [6] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-78599 Talk to Protus", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61201 I retrieved the components Protus needs to repair itself. I need to head back and give them to Protus.", }, [7] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76189 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragments: 0 / 3", [2] = "7949764-0-76189 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragments: 1 / 3", [3] = "7949764-0-76189 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragments: 2 / 3", }, ["hidden"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76694 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragment", [2] = "7949764-0-76695 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragment", [3] = "7949764-0-76696 Retrieve Mnemonic Fragment", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61202 Protus thinks the Painted Eye and Nilphas Drethan are working together. Protus used to be able to control the security measures in Kemel-Ze, but it needs Mnemonic Fragments to regain that function. I should help Protus gather what it needs.", }, [8] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-77384 Return to the Antechamber", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-62191 I have all the major Mnemonic Fragments Protus told me it needed. We should return to the place where I found Protus to finish Protus's repairs.", }, [9] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76190 Talk to Protus", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61203 I gathered the three major Mnemonic fragments. I should talk to Protus and see what else we can do to stop the Painted Eye.", }, [10] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76191 Reach the Clockwork Probabilis", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61204 Protus believes Nilphas Drethan is working with the Painted Eye to break into the Inner Laboratory. According to Protus, they're after the Clockwork Probabilis. We have to get there before the Painted Eye or, as seems more likely, Nilphas Drethan.", }, [11] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76192 Zabij Nilphasa Drethana", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61205 Nilphas Drethan took control of the Clockwork Probabilis. Protus said this machine could wreak havoc on Nirn. I have to stop Nilphas Drethan by any means necessary.", }, [12] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76847 Examine the Clockwork Probabilis", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61206 I defeated Nilphas Drethan. I should ensure the Clockwork Probabilis isn't too damaged from our fight.", }, [13] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76194 Porozmawiaj z Sotha Silem", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61207 Sotha Sil, or a projection of him, appeared and started talking about mnemonic fragments. I should speak to him and find out what's going on.", }, [14] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-76195 Talk to Protus", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61208 Sotha Sil's projection vanished and Protus wants to talk to me. After what happened, I should see if the Factotum knows anything more.", }, [15] = { ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-16009 Talk to Protus", }, }, ["description"] = "103224356-0-61039 Nilphas Drethan and the Painted Eye are no longer a threat to the laboratory of Kemel-Ze. Protus stayed behind to deal with the last of the stragglers, but after all the Painted Eye are gone, Kemel-ze will be closed for good.", }, }, ["info"] = { ["finisher"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-112698 Protus", }, ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-6993 A group of vile mercenaries called the Painted Eye invaded Kemel-Ze to loot Sotha Sil's experiments. Thoryn Armas, a priest of the Tribunal Temple asked for my help to rid Kemel-Ze of the ransacking mercenaries.", }, ["starter"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-112669 Thoryn Armas", }, ["involved"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", [2] = "8290981-0-112698 Protus", [3] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", [4] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, ["items"] = { [1] = "267697733-0-8240 Percipience Cortex", [2] = "267697733-0-8241 Cognition Cluster", [3] = "267697733-0-8299 Major Mnemonic Fragment: The Flora", [4] = "267697733-0-8300 Major Mnemonic Fragment: The Fauna", [5] = "267697733-0-8301 Major Mnemonic Fragment: The Spark", [6] = "267697733-0-8324 Probabilis Mnemonic Fragment", }, }, }, }, }, ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-2300 Kemel-Ze"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-46385 Poor Factotum. A few missing components and you cease to function.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-46386 A creature of flesh, but without the sign of the painted? Come here.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-46388 I'm locking this door behind me. You can see yourself out.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-46390 Alert. Deception. Danger. Repair Construct. Stop the betrayer.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112698 Protus", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47704 In desperation, all things consume one another.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47705 Is this a sign of imperfection, or is this the fundamental truth of creations? Is it separate from the morality of the mortal world?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47795 Security oversight protocols becoming available. Searching for Apostle Nilphas Drethan.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47086 Protus, you're active?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47087 Halt Apostle. You won't reach the Probabilis.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47088 I will activate the Probabilis. It's what Seht wanted.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, }, [7] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47091 You're too late. The Clockwork Probabilis is mine to control.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47090 We must stop him. Before his actions cause irreparable damage.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [8] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47093 We arrived too late. Apostle Nilphas Drethan activated the Probabilis. Stop him before it makes a lasting change.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112698 Protus", }, }, [9] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47092 The Probabilis is active. You think you can stop me now?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-114677 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47685 The likes of you won't stop me!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-114677 Nilphas Drethan", }, }, [10] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47687 I am the master of the Probabilis. Stop this attack!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-114677 Nilphas Drethan", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47688 Why won't you let me fix what he couldn't?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-114677 Nilphas Drethan", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47094 What have you done? I was going to—", ["name"] = "8290981-0-114677 Nilphas Drethan", }, }, [11] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47003 Hidden directive activated. Dreaming …", ["name"] = "8290981-0-112698 Protus", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47005 It works. I knew it would, but combining Mnemonic Fragments in this way is complicated.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2301 Kemel-Ze"] = { [1] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47057 I've studied countless specimens, none are without flaws yet all achieve a sort of beauty.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47060 Is that it? In order to create a form this pure, must I master the art of irregularities?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47061 It took the creator a long time to differentiate mandatory flaws from those he could improve upon.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [2] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47706 Others believe in chaos. They think their choices give them agency.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47708 I know differently, and yet I find myself hesitating. Am I actually worried my actions lead to failure?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47080 Given time, your joints will wear down. Your precision footpads will dent and crumble.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47081 But, in this moment—and only this moment—you are perfection itself.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47082 Self-repair was the only way the Creator could circumvent inevitable deterioration.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [4] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47709 Time wears you down to nothing. You break and stagnate. How do I keep you functioning after I leave?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, }, [5] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47065 You think. You talk. You move and you have a name. What is missing?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47066 You, Protus, have more purpose than half of all mortals. So why aren't you better than them?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47084 The Creator left before I could learn the answer to his question.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, [6] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-47489 Return to the antechamber. I will meet you there so we can gain entrance to the inner laboratory.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-113181 Protus", }, }, }, }, }, ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-27 Tamriel"] = { ["267200725-0-2301 Kemel-Ze"] = { ["8290981-0-113181 Protus"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-2-76826 I want to know more about the Mnemonic Fragments."] = { ["200879108-0-76028 Assembling metaphor. Dreaming … steaming kettle. Sunrise. Metaphor complete.\n\nThink of Kemel-Ze as a clock. The fragments are the gears which keep the clock running. 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All things.\n\nHe quickly settled on metal enhancements and began their exploration here."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-3-15342 The Mnemonic Fragments house Lord Seht's insights, and preserve them within the system of Kemel-Ze so they cannot be forgotten.\n\nI located the largest fragments, which can also restore my connection to this laboratory. Hurry, please.", [2] = "55049764-4-15342 We have collected all the required fragments, I cannot reconnect to Kemel-Ze's security apparatus here. We must return to the antechamber.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-76826 What is a world without plants?\n\nLord Seht thought it was no world at all. Even the driest of deserts contain floral life. It is everywhere and so it must exist in the Clockwork City."] = { ["204987124-0-76826 I assume there were animals in the Fauna Study?"] = "", ["204987124-2-76826 I want to know more about the Mnemonic Fragments."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76028 Assembling metaphor. 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As with a clock, the fragments are connected to the whole and to each other."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76028 Will incorporating the fragments into your body remove the stored memories?"] = { ["200879108-0-76805 I will not need to access the memory storage component of the fragments, only their connection to Kemel-Ze as a whole.\n\nOur interfering with the fragments may cause their stored memories to reveal themselves, but they will remain intact within me."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75243 If we find the Mnemonic Fragments, you'll be able to reconnect to the laboratory?"] = { ["200879108-0-75246 Affirmative. These are the locations of the major Mnemonic Fragments. \n\nFind them and my systems will be fully restored."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-76054 What does Nilphas Drethan want with the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = { ["200879108-0-76054 Dreaming … sunrise. Netches suspended in air. Insufficient knowledge, Apostle Nilphas Drethan's motivations are hidden, never shared. \n\nPerhaps the recorded journals he kept will shed more light on this line of inquiry."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75866 Where is the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = { ["200879108-0-76821 Through the door Apostle Nilphas Drethan used when we first met. It will open for you now."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-75242 I'll just give these to you."] = { ["200879108-0-75242 Percipience Cortex: Functional. Cognitive Cluster: Restored. Corporeal System Repair: Complete.\n\nHello. I am Protus, Kemel-Ze Security Oversight Construct. I ensure that the inner laboratory is not disturbed until the Creator—Lord Seht—returns."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-75865 What is the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = { ["200879108-0-75865 Intrinsic forces govern events on Nirn. Some are constant—like the force which compels objects to fall to the ground—while others defy prediction and categorization. The Probabilis allows for willful manipulation of such forces."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75867 What's wrong?"] = { ["200879108-0-75866 The Painted Eye breached the door to the inner laboratory. They are close to the Clockwork Probabilis, and Apostle Nilphas Drethan is with them. \n\nI will use the security measures to hinder them, but we must protect the Probabilis."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75865 So the Probabilis controls these rules?"] = { ["200879108-0-75867 It is a prototype. A precursor to Lord Seht's great work: the Throne Aligned. If Apostle Nilphas Drethan activates the Probabilis, Nirn will suffer destabilization. Loss of life will far exceed acceptable thresholds.\n\nSafeguards breached …."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75242 You're fixed now?"] = { ["200879108-0-75244 My form is fully functional, but my memory and connection to the systems here remain fractured. \n\nNilphas Drethan removed the Mnemonic Fragments which facilitated that connection. We will need to install new ones."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76805 Where can I find the Mnemonic Fragments?"] = { ["200879108-0-76822 The rooms are named after their contents, for precise documentation purposes. They are the Fauna Study, the Floral Atelier, and the Laboratory of Sparks. Each represents a different avenue of Lord Seht's research."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75244 What are Mnemonic Fragments?"] = { ["200879108-0-75243 Another of Lord Seht's early projects. Later, he stored his memories in the stars, but in Kemel-Ze he was more grounded. They can connect information to the inner workings of the laboratory. \n\nImportantly, they are compatible with my form."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-2-15342 Scanning Component Location: Components Nearby. \n\nInsert Into Palmar Shelf.", [2] = "55049764-3-15342 The Mnemonic Fragments house Lord Seht's insights, and preserve them within the system of Kemel-Ze so they cannot be forgotten.\n\nI located the largest fragments, which can also restore my connection to this laboratory. Hurry, please.", [3] = "55049764-5-15342 Laboratory security and oversight protocols restored. Locating Apostle Nilphas Drethan. Dreaming … damp cloth. Polished key. \n\nApostle Nilphas Drethan and several unregistered guests approach the Clockwork Probabilis.", [4] = "55049764-6-15342 After analyzing the situation, I conclude that it is dire. We must protect Lord Seht's work from falling into unauthorized hands.\n\nPlease, reach the Clockwork Probabilis before the Painted Eye or Apostle Nilphas Drethan.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-76054 Dreaming … sunrise. Netches suspended in air. Insufficient knowledge, Apostle Nilphas Drethan's motivations are hidden, never shared. \n\nPerhaps the recorded journals he kept will shed more light on this line of inquiry."] = { ["204987124-0-76054 What could he or the Painted Eye do with the Clockwork Probabilis if they had it?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76822 The rooms are named after their contents, for precise documentation purposes. They are the Fauna Study, the Floral Atelier, and the Laboratory of Sparks. Each represents a different avenue of Lord Seht's research."] = { ["204987124-3-76822 I want to know more about the Mnemonic Fragments."] = "", }, ["55049764-5-15342 Laboratory security and oversight protocols restored. Locating Apostle Nilphas Drethan. Dreaming … damp cloth. Polished key. \n\nApostle Nilphas Drethan and several unregistered guests approach the Clockwork Probabilis."] = { ["228103012-0-75865 What is the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75866 The Painted Eye breached the door to the inner laboratory. They are close to the Clockwork Probabilis, and Apostle Nilphas Drethan is with them. \n\nI will use the security measures to hinder them, but we must protect the Probabilis."] = { ["204987124-0-75866 Where is the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-15342 The Mnemonic Fragments house Lord Seht's insights, and preserve them within the system of Kemel-Ze so they cannot be forgotten.\n\nI located the largest fragments, which can also restore my connection to this laboratory. Hurry, please."] = { ["228103012-0-76028 How do the Mnemonic Fragments work?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76821 Through the door Apostle Nilphas Drethan used when we first met. It will open for you now."] = { }, ["200879108-0-75246 Affirmative. These are the locations of the major Mnemonic Fragments. \n\nFind them and my systems will be fully restored."] = { }, ["55049764-6-15342 After analyzing the situation, I conclude that it is dire. We must protect Lord Seht's work from falling into unauthorized hands.\n\nPlease, reach the Clockwork Probabilis before the Painted Eye or Apostle Nilphas Drethan."] = { ["228103012-0-76054 What does Nilphas Drethan want with the Clockwork Probabilis?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76028 Assembling metaphor. Dreaming … steaming kettle. Sunrise. Metaphor complete.\n\nThink of Kemel-Ze as a clock. The fragments are the gears which keep the clock running. As with a clock, the fragments are connected to the whole and to each other."] = { ["204987124-0-76028 Will incorporating the fragments into your body remove the stored memories?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75865 Intrinsic forces govern events on Nirn. Some are constant—like the force which compels objects to fall to the ground—while others defy prediction and categorization. The Probabilis allows for willful manipulation of such forces."] = { ["204987124-0-75865 So the Probabilis controls these rules?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-15342 Scanning Component Location: Components Nearby. \n\nInsert Into Palmar Shelf."] = { ["228103012-0-75242 I'll just give these to you."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76055 The Clockwork Probabilis simulates control over formative rules of existence. It is a prototype. Unfinished.\n\nStill, manipulating it will produce effects. And improving it beyond the bounds of Lord Seht's work? That could have untold consequences."] = { }, ["200879108-0-76805 I will not need to access the memory storage component of the fragments, only their connection to Kemel-Ze as a whole.\n\nOur interfering with the fragments may cause their stored memories to reveal themselves, but they will remain intact within me."] = { ["204987124-0-76805 Where can I find the Mnemonic Fragments?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75867 It is a prototype. A precursor to Lord Seht's great work: the Throne Aligned. If Apostle Nilphas Drethan activates the Probabilis, Nirn will suffer destabilization. Loss of life will far exceed acceptable thresholds.\n\nSafeguards breached …."] = { ["204987124-0-75867 What's wrong?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75243 Another of Lord Seht's early projects. Later, he stored his memories in the stars, but in Kemel-Ze he was more grounded. They can connect information to the inner workings of the laboratory. \n\nImportantly, they are compatible with my form."] = { ["204987124-0-75243 If we find the Mnemonic Fragments, you'll be able to reconnect to the laboratory?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75244 My form is fully functional, but my memory and connection to the systems here remain fractured. \n\nNilphas Drethan removed the Mnemonic Fragments which facilitated that connection. We will need to install new ones."] = { ["204987124-0-75244 What are Mnemonic Fragments?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75242 Percipience Cortex: Functional. Cognitive Cluster: Restored. Corporeal System Repair: Complete.\n\nHello. I am Protus, Kemel-Ze Security Oversight Construct. I ensure that the inner laboratory is not disturbed until the Creator—Lord Seht—returns."] = { ["204987124-0-75242 You're fixed now?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-112671 Nilphas Drethan"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-77466 What's wrong with it?"] = { ["200879108-0-77472 It's broken. \n\nIf I had to guess, the damage occurred during the Painted Eye's attack."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76222 All right, if you're sure you can take care of it."] = { }, ["204987124-2-77474 I don't have any other questions."] = { }, ["204987124-0-77471 What is the Clockwork City?"] = { ["200879108-0-77473 A world set apart from our own. Seht—Sotha Sil, whatever name you call him by—created it. It's a place of machines where everything runs routinely and very little changes.\n\nI'd be surprised if you ever laid eyes on it."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-77472 I don't have any other questions."] = { }, ["204987124-0-75233 You mean you don't know why the Painted Eye are here?"] = { ["200879108-0-76222 How could you possibly think I'd know something like that?\n\nNow, if you'll excuse me, I have sacred items to collect. Best not let any Painted Eye stragglers find Lord Seht's world-altering projects. Give my regards to Thoryn."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77472 What is the Clockwork City?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-77474 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = { }, ["204987124-1-76222 Wait, I have some questions."] = { ["200879108-0-77464 I truly do not have the time for this. \n\nFine. If it means you're less likely to poke your nose in matters where it doesn't belong, then I'll listen to your queries."] = "", }, ["204987124-3-77473 I don't have any other questions."] = { }, ["204987124-2-77473 What is a Factotum?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-77474 What is a Factotum?"] = { ["200879108-0-77466 That mechanism there. They were built to maintain the Clockwork City. Usually they stick to singular tasks—sweeping, maintenance, that sort of thing.\n\nThis one is a prototype. One of the earlier models, which explains its poor condition."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77473 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = { }, ["204987124-0-77465 You did that to your arms on purpose?"] = { ["200879108-0-77471 Flesh is flawed. Why else would Seht create a world of mechanical permanence?\n\nIn the Clockwork City, my arms allowed me to access more research and study more mechanisms than you'll ever encounter."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77473 I've been to the Clockwork City and saved Sotha Sil."] = { ["200879108-0-77474 Then why did you ask me what it was?\n\nYou've wasted my time when Seht's greatest works could be under siege."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77464 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = { }, ["204987124-2-77471 I don't have any other questions."] = { }, ["228103012-0-75230 You dealt with the Painted Eye already?"] = { ["200879108-0-75230 Currently dealing with. I'm activating the Dwarven constructs. They're highly effective at frightening off any hostiles who come here. Really, this is standard procedure. I'm not even sure what that dithering fool was worried about."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75230 Why would they make all this effort and then get scared away?"] = { ["200879108-0-75233 Have you faced animunculi?\n\nWhatever the Painted Eye are after, I doubt it's valuable enough to drive them to such bravery. Not when murderous Dwarven machines spring from every wall."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77471 What is a Factotum?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-77472 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = { ["200879108-0-77465 I didn't replace my flesh out of curiosity.\n\nIf you're wondering what one of Seht's most devoted followers is doing here, I came to study his greatest machine and keep it protected. Which is what you're keeping me from."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77464 What is a Factotum?"] = { ["200879108-0-77466 That mechanism there. They were built to maintain the Clockwork City. Usually they stick to singular tasks—sweeping, maintenance, that sort of thing.\n\nThis one is a prototype. One of the earlier models, which explains its poor condition."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-15345 The hero of Clockwork City, I should bow to you. \n\nI assume that fool Thoryn sent you here? Well, I have the situation under control. Your presence isn't necessary here and it draws too much attention. Let's not trouble the Gods unduly.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-77466 That mechanism there. They were built to maintain the Clockwork City. Usually they stick to singular tasks—sweeping, maintenance, that sort of thing.\n\nThis one is a prototype. One of the earlier models, which explains its poor condition."] = { ["204987124-0-77466 What's wrong with it?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77472 It's broken. \n\nIf I had to guess, the damage occurred during the Painted Eye's attack."] = { ["204987124-0-77472 What is the Clockwork City?"] = "", ["204987124-1-77472 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = "", ["204987124-2-77472 I don't have any other questions."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75230 Currently dealing with. I'm activating the Dwarven constructs. They're highly effective at frightening off any hostiles who come here. Really, this is standard procedure. I'm not even sure what that dithering fool was worried about."] = { ["204987124-0-75230 Why would they make all this effort and then get scared away?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77465 I didn't replace my flesh out of curiosity.\n\nIf you're wondering what one of Seht's most devoted followers is doing here, I came to study his greatest machine and keep it protected. Which is what you're keeping me from."] = { ["204987124-0-77465 You did that to your arms on purpose?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75233 Have you faced animunculi?\n\nWhatever the Painted Eye are after, I doubt it's valuable enough to drive them to such bravery. Not when murderous Dwarven machines spring from every wall."] = { ["204987124-0-75233 You mean you don't know why the Painted Eye are here?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77473 A world set apart from our own. Seht—Sotha Sil, whatever name you call him by—created it. It's a place of machines where everything runs routinely and very little changes.\n\nI'd be surprised if you ever laid eyes on it."] = { ["204987124-2-77473 What is a Factotum?"] = "", ["204987124-0-77473 I've been to the Clockwork City and saved Sotha Sil."] = "", ["204987124-1-77473 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = "", ["204987124-3-77473 I don't have any other questions."] = "", }, ["55049764-0-15345 The hero of Clockwork City, I should bow to you. \n\nI assume that fool Thoryn sent you here? Well, I have the situation under control. Your presence isn't necessary here and it draws too much attention. Let's not trouble the Gods unduly."] = { ["228103012-0-75230 You dealt with the Painted Eye already?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77464 I truly do not have the time for this. \n\nFine. If it means you're less likely to poke your nose in matters where it doesn't belong, then I'll listen to your queries."] = { ["204987124-1-77464 What is a Factotum?"] = "", ["204987124-0-77464 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77471 Flesh is flawed. Why else would Seht create a world of mechanical permanence?\n\nIn the Clockwork City, my arms allowed me to access more research and study more mechanisms than you'll ever encounter."] = { ["204987124-0-77471 What is the Clockwork City?"] = "", ["204987124-2-77471 I don't have any other questions."] = "", ["204987124-1-77471 What is a Factotum?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77474 Then why did you ask me what it was?\n\nYou've wasted my time when Seht's greatest works could be under siege."] = { ["204987124-1-77474 What is a Factotum?"] = "", ["204987124-2-77474 I don't have any other questions."] = "", ["204987124-0-77474 Thoryn said you're a Clockwork Apostle."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-76222 How could you possibly think I'd know something like that?\n\nNow, if you'll excuse me, I have sacred items to collect. Best not let any Painted Eye stragglers find Lord Seht's world-altering projects. Give my regards to Thoryn."] = { ["204987124-1-76222 Wait, I have some questions."] = "", ["204987124-0-76222 All right, if you're sure you can take care of it."] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-113289 Sotha Sil"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-77509 What will happen to you after this ends?"] = { ["200879108-0-77514 Protus will preserve the Mnemonic Fragments so I will not fall to ruin, but I will not grow or develop either. I will be stuck in stasis until such time as circumstance alters my course. I hope my original does not face the same fate."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77514 Do you know why the Clockwork Probabilis is still functional?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-75918 I'd like to ask you some questions."] = { ["200879108-0-77037 You didn't sate your curiosity the last time we spoke?\n\nVery well, ask your questions. I'll answer you truthfully, though I cannot promise that you'll find my answers more satisfactory this time."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-77558 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = { }, ["204987124-2-77037 Why study all these different things?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-75917 How do you know about the last time we met?"] = { ["200879108-0-77507 I know because the Sotha Sil who made me knew.\n\nKnowledge, foresight—whatever name you give it, it is my burden."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-75917 Why do you keep talking like you are Sotha Sil?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-77516 If you knew where this was going, why did you need to tinker?"] = { ["200879108-0-77515 I could offer you a convincing lie, but I did promise the truth.\n\nKnowing and understanding are entirely different. I knew what I needed to create down to every gear and wire. But still, I did not understand a single piece."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77507 Why do you keep talking like you are Sotha Sil?"] = { ["200879108-0-77509 Such is the duality of my mind. I know I am not the true Sotha Sil, but my memories are his. My thoughts mirror his.\n\nI speak like him, because the memories allow for only one way of speaking. I exist only for the sake of this conversation."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-75962 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = { }, ["204987124-0-77515 So you experimented in order to understand?"] = { ["200879108-0-77558 Precisely. I suppose you could say that I worked backwards and in doing so found more answers than I thought I had questions."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-75962 Why study all these different things?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-77514 Why study all these different things?"] = { ["200879108-0-77516 My laboratories here in Kemel-Ze were the beginning of a much larger project. I knew where my experiments and tinkering would lead, but without starting here, those goals would never be achieved. Because I knew my success, I also knew my course."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-77514 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = { }, ["204987124-0-75962 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-77037 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = { ["200879108-0-75917 Mnemonic Fragments store memories. I sought to use the memories to create an artificial animus. Alas, all I was able to achieve was the appearance of a fully developed soul. I am a convincing lie—artificial, perhaps more than Protus."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-75917 Why is the Clockwork Probabilis still functional?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-75916 Why didn't you stop him?"] = { ["200879108-0-75918 I could not. Just as he could not stop himself from committing this act. Cause and effect are matters of fact.\n\nNow that the Drethan event is concluded, Protus will receive new safeguard directives. When we are through, speak to Protus."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-75916 You knew Nilphas Drethan would do this?"] = { ["200879108-0-75916 Even as a Mnemonic Fabrication, I know that many will take issue with my work. Nilphas Drethan tried to reconcile his beliefs with reality and his answers fell short. He leapt to false conclusions, as he was always going to."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75918 I have nothing I want to speak to you about now. I'll talk to Protus."] = { }, ["204987124-0-75964 I guess you did what you had to."] = { ["200879108-0-75962 A platitude, but still you are correct. I followed my only course of action."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77558 Do you know why the Clockwork Probabilis is still functional?"] = { ["200879108-0-75964 The progression of time is linear. It expands in both directions at a fixed rate. Nilphas Drethan activated the Probabilis, therefore it must be functional so that it could be activated.\n\nDo you think leaving it the way I did was irresponsible?"] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77558 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-77037 Why is the Clockwork Probabilis still functional?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-75964 Yes, of course."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-15440 The savior of my Clockwork City, I knew you'd be the one I spoke to.\n\nIt's not often that one bound by mortality comes to my attention more than once. Most, like Nilphas Drethan are wisps of smoke in the fires of time.", }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-77037 You didn't sate your curiosity the last time we spoke?\n\nVery well, ask your questions. I'll answer you truthfully, though I cannot promise that you'll find my answers more satisfactory this time."] = { ["204987124-1-77037 Why is the Clockwork Probabilis still functional?"] = "", ["204987124-0-77037 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = "", ["204987124-2-77037 Why study all these different things?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77507 I know because the Sotha Sil who made me knew.\n\nKnowledge, foresight—whatever name you give it, it is my burden."] = { ["204987124-0-77507 Why do you keep talking like you are Sotha Sil?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77514 Protus will preserve the Mnemonic Fragments so I will not fall to ruin, but I will not grow or develop either. I will be stuck in stasis until such time as circumstance alters my course. I hope my original does not face the same fate."] = { ["204987124-2-77514 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = "", ["204987124-0-77514 Do you know why the Clockwork Probabilis is still functional?"] = "", ["204987124-1-77514 Why study all these different things?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75917 Mnemonic Fragments store memories. I sought to use the memories to create an artificial animus. Alas, all I was able to achieve was the appearance of a fully developed soul. I am a convincing lie—artificial, perhaps more than Protus."] = { ["204987124-1-75917 Why do you keep talking like you are Sotha Sil?"] = "", ["204987124-2-75917 Why is the Clockwork Probabilis still functional?"] = "", ["204987124-0-75917 How do you know about the last time we met?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77558 Precisely. I suppose you could say that I worked backwards and in doing so found more answers than I thought I had questions."] = { ["204987124-2-77558 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = "", ["204987124-0-77558 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = "", ["204987124-1-77558 Do you know why the Clockwork Probabilis is still functional?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77515 I could offer you a convincing lie, but I did promise the truth.\n\nKnowing and understanding are entirely different. I knew what I needed to create down to every gear and wire. But still, I did not understand a single piece."] = { ["204987124-0-77515 So you experimented in order to understand?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77516 My laboratories here in Kemel-Ze were the beginning of a much larger project. I knew where my experiments and tinkering would lead, but without starting here, those goals would never be achieved. Because I knew my success, I also knew my course."] = { ["204987124-0-77516 If you knew where this was going, why did you need to tinker?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75964 The progression of time is linear. It expands in both directions at a fixed rate. Nilphas Drethan activated the Probabilis, therefore it must be functional so that it could be activated.\n\nDo you think leaving it the way I did was irresponsible?"] = { ["204987124-0-75964 I guess you did what you had to."] = "", ["204987124-1-75964 Yes, of course."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75918 I could not. Just as he could not stop himself from committing this act. Cause and effect are matters of fact.\n\nNow that the Drethan event is concluded, Protus will receive new safeguard directives. When we are through, speak to Protus."] = { ["204987124-0-75918 I have nothing I want to speak to you about now. I'll talk to Protus."] = "", ["204987124-1-75918 I'd like to ask you some questions."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75916 Even as a Mnemonic Fabrication, I know that many will take issue with my work. Nilphas Drethan tried to reconcile his beliefs with reality and his answers fell short. He leapt to false conclusions, as he was always going to."] = { ["204987124-0-75916 Why didn't you stop him?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-77509 Such is the duality of my mind. I know I am not the true Sotha Sil, but my memories are his. My thoughts mirror his.\n\nI speak like him, because the memories allow for only one way of speaking. I exist only for the sake of this conversation."] = { ["204987124-0-77509 What will happen to you after this ends?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75962 A platitude, but still you are correct. I followed my only course of action."] = { ["204987124-2-75962 There's nothing else I want to ask. I'll talk to Protus."] = "", ["204987124-1-75962 Why study all these different things?"] = "", ["204987124-0-75962 You keep saying you're a Mnemonic Fabrication. You're not Sotha Sil?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-15440 The savior of my Clockwork City, I knew you'd be the one I spoke to.\n\nIt's not often that one bound by mortality comes to my attention more than once. Most, like Nilphas Drethan are wisps of smoke in the fires of time."] = { ["228103012-0-75916 You knew Nilphas Drethan would do this?"] = "", }, }, }, ["8290981-0-112698 Protus"] = { ["topics"] = { ["232026500-0-16009 It seems like you've thought of everything."] = { ["116521668-0-16009 Not me. The creator—Sotha Sil— did. My directives must be detailed and precise as I oversee many systems here in Kemel-ze. \n\nI have one last directive to fulfill before beginning my new duties. Here, this is payment for the services you rendered."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75234 Nilphas Drethan let the Painted Eye in?"] = { ["200879108-0-76136 Conclusion: Affirmative. Imperative: Stop Apostle Nilphas Drethan. Protus Security Oversight: Error. \n\nProtus Assistance: Repair Required. Critical Components Missing."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-75970 Thoryn won't be able to come back here?"] = { ["200879108-0-75970 He is mortal. Mortals can be swayed to endanger the security of Kemel-Ze. I'm sure Thoryn Armas will quickly be assigned to another sacred site. Do not fear for Thoryn Armas. \n\nI will maintain this laboratory on my own. It is my duty."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75970 What about the Painted Eye?"] = { ["200879108-0-75974 Without Nilphas Drethan to guide them, the Painted Eye's presence here will dwindle until the halls are quiet once more. \n\nI will work with the security systems in order to drive the Painted Eye out."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76136 Where can I find your missing components?"] = { ["200879108-0-75236 Scanning for Components. Percipience Cortex: West Wing. Cognition Cluster: West Wing. \n\nSelf-repair Protocols: Accessible. Components Required."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-75974 How long will that take?"] = { ["200879108-0-76966 I cannot say. It may only take a few hours, or it could take a season. It depends on how stubborn they are. But after they are gone, I will begin the locking sequence. Like my creator before me, I will shun the world of mortals."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76966 You're going to lock the doors?"] = { ["116521668-0-16009 Not me. The creator—Sotha Sil— did. My directives must be detailed and precise as I oversee many systems here in Kemel-ze. \n\nI have one last directive to fulfill before beginning my new duties. Here, this is payment for the services you rendered."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-75234 Deception? Danger? What's going on here?"] = { ["200879108-0-75234 Dreaming … burnt fields. Rust. Apostle Nilphas Drethan Override. Doors: Unlocked. Painted Eye Hostiles. Outer Laboratory: Compromised.\n\nError. Dreaming: Incomplete. Diagnostic Test: Failed. Protus Model: Critical Components Missing."] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-15342 Analyzing. Subject: Unknown. Threat Detection: Unknown. Begin Friendly Introduction. Greetings, I am Protus. Kemel-Ze Security Oversight …. \n\nError. Diagnostic Check …. Error. Error.", [2] = "55049764-1-15342 Error. Critical Components Missing.\n\nCritical Component Location: West Wing.", [3] = "55049764-7-15342 Apostle Nilphas Drethan reached the Clockwork Probabilis.\n\nWe must stop him before he fully controls its power.", [4] = "55049764-9-15342 Your work here is complete. I thank you for your service. If you would not mind returning to Thoryn Armas, please tell him that his presence is no longer needed in Kemel-Ze.", [5] = "55049764-11-15342 Protus is stable. Kemel-Ze is unknown. Additional information is needed. \n\nError. Proceed with caution.", [6] = "55049764-10-15342 My security measures will ensure that whatever Painted Eye remains here is dealt with. The rest of my routines are set, I will care for Kemel-ze and ensure that it is protected.", }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-1-15342 Error. Critical Components Missing.\n\nCritical Component Location: West Wing."] = { }, ["55049764-0-15342 Analyzing. Subject: Unknown. Threat Detection: Unknown. Begin Friendly Introduction. Greetings, I am Protus. Kemel-Ze Security Oversight …. \n\nError. Diagnostic Check …. Error. Error."] = { ["228103012-0-75234 Deception? Danger? What's going on here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-10-15342 My security measures will ensure that whatever Painted Eye remains here is dealt with. The rest of my routines are set, I will care for Kemel-ze and ensure that it is protected."] = { }, ["200879108-0-76136 Conclusion: Affirmative. Imperative: Stop Apostle Nilphas Drethan. Protus Security Oversight: Error. \n\nProtus Assistance: Repair Required. Critical Components Missing."] = { ["204987124-0-76136 Where can I find your missing components?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75236 Scanning for Components. Percipience Cortex: West Wing. Cognition Cluster: West Wing. \n\nSelf-repair Protocols: Accessible. Components Required."] = { }, ["55049764-7-15342 Apostle Nilphas Drethan reached the Clockwork Probabilis.\n\nWe must stop him before he fully controls its power."] = { }, ["200879108-0-76966 I cannot say. It may only take a few hours, or it could take a season. It depends on how stubborn they are. But after they are gone, I will begin the locking sequence. Like my creator before me, I will shun the world of mortals."] = { ["204987124-0-76966 You're going to lock the doors?"] = "", }, ["55049764-9-15342 Your work here is complete. I thank you for your service. If you would not mind returning to Thoryn Armas, please tell him that his presence is no longer needed in Kemel-Ze."] = { ["228103012-0-75970 Thoryn won't be able to come back here?"] = "", }, ["55049764-11-15342 Protus is stable. Kemel-Ze is unknown. Additional information is needed. \n\nError. Proceed with caution."] = { ["232026500-0-16009 It seems like you've thought of everything."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75234 Dreaming … burnt fields. Rust. Apostle Nilphas Drethan Override. Doors: Unlocked. Painted Eye Hostiles. Outer Laboratory: Compromised.\n\nError. Dreaming: Incomplete. Diagnostic Test: Failed. Protus Model: Critical Components Missing."] = { ["204987124-0-75234 Nilphas Drethan let the Painted Eye in?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75974 Without Nilphas Drethan to guide them, the Painted Eye's presence here will dwindle until the halls are quiet once more. \n\nI will work with the security systems in order to drive the Painted Eye out."] = { ["204987124-0-75974 How long will that take?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-75970 He is mortal. Mortals can be swayed to endanger the security of Kemel-Ze. I'm sure Thoryn Armas will quickly be assigned to another sacred site. Do not fear for Thoryn Armas. \n\nI will maintain this laboratory on my own. It is my duty."] = { ["204987124-0-75970 What about the Painted Eye?"] = "", }, }, }, }, ["267200725-0-2274 Półwysep Telvanni"] = { ["8290981-0-112669 Thoryn Armas"] = { ["topics"] = { ["20958740-1-8636 I'll see what I can do about the Painted Eye in Kemel-Ze."] = { }, ["204987124-0-76211 What do they want in Kemel-Ze?"] = { ["200879108-0-76212 I'm not sure. I don't even think they knew. Usually organized violence has someone there to oversee it, right? When I fled the underground, I didn't notice anyone who was in charge. Seems strange to me."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77036 Can you tell me anything else about Kemel-Ze?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-77035 Who is Nilphas Drethan?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-76209 What did Sotha Sil study in his wing?"] = { ["200879108-0-76208 Magicks that are far beyond the scope of my understanding. Sometimes, the Telvanni masters try to access the wing to see what Sotha Sil studied, but we have defensive measures in place to keep them from seeing too much of his research."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-76211 Tell me more about the Painted Eye."] = { }, ["204987124-1-76208 Tell me about the Painted Eye."] = { }, ["20958740-0-8636 Who are the Painted Eye?"] = { ["3952276-1-8636 Mercenaries who steal magical items. Kemel-Ze holds Dwarven technology and the Magician's experiments. It's a banquet for their vile appetites.\n\nPlease talk to Nilphas Drethan and remove the Painted Eye from Kemel-Ze. The Tribunal will reward you."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77035 Odd how?"] = { ["200879108-0-77036 I don't want to say anything out of turn. I'm sure he has his reasons as well. \n\nBut, the things Nilphas says seem … overzealous, even for an Apostle."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77546 Fabricants? Factotums?"] = { ["200879108-0-77547 Oh, yes of course. \n\nFabricants are beings created by Sotha Sil of both metal and flesh. They're works of genius who populate the Clockwork City. Factotums are entirely mechanical and resemble large suits of armor. They talk too!"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-76207 Can you tell me more about Kemel-Ze?"] = { ["200879108-0-76207 Back in the first era, before the Tribunal ascended to godliness, King Nerevar brokered an alliance with the Dwarves. Dumac Dwarfking gifted Sotha Sil a wing of Kemel-Ze as a sign of that alliance."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76212 You left Nilphas alone to deal with the Painted Eye?"] = { ["200879108-0-77546 He's not alone. Kemel-Ze is filled with Dwarven machines, Fabricants, and there's even a Factotum who oversees all the security measures. \n\nBetween the Dwarven constructs and Sotha Sil's own mechanical creations, the Painted Eye should slow down."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-77547 Tell me more about Kemel-Ze."] = { }, ["249936564-0-8636 Slow down. What's going on exactly?"] = { ["3952276-0-8636 Kemel-Ze, where the Magician himself studied among the Dwarves, is under attack. The Painted Eye found Kemel-Ze despite all our secrecy!\n\nI left Nilphas Drethan to defend Sotha Sil's laboratory since he's a Clockwork Apostle."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77547 Who is Nilphas Drethan?"] = { ["200879108-0-77035 One of Sotha Sil's Clockwork Apostles. He's a little arrogant, but I think our time together has endeared me to him in his own way. He's stopped looking down on me and instead began talking to me through notes and letters!\n\nStill, he's an odd one."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76207 Does he still use it?"] = { ["200879108-0-76209 Oh no. He's much too busy. \n\nNow, most of Kemel-Ze belongs to the remaining Dwarven machines. Nilphas and I care for Sotha Sil's wing. Nilphas oversees Sotha Sil's experiments, and I keep thieves and miscreants from the doors. This is my fault."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-77036 Tell me about the Painted Eye."] = { ["200879108-0-76211 A violent group. They take what they want and do what they want with what they take. I don't know why they stormed Kemel-Ze or even how they found out about it, but they started looting the outer laboratory as soon as they broke through the door."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-76208 Who is Nilphas Drethan?"] = { ["200879108-0-77035 One of Sotha Sil's Clockwork Apostles. He's a little arrogant, but I think our time together has endeared me to him in his own way. 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