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Dark Words, Dark Deeds
- Quest giver
- Drillemont
- Location
- Coerthas Central Highlands (X:12.8, Y:17.4)
- Quest line
- Seventh Astral Era
- Level
- 50
- Experience
2,340- Gil
517- Previous quest
Strength in Unity- Next quest
- First Blood
- Patch
- 2.4
- Links
- EDB GT
Main Scenario Progress: 205 / 853 (24%)
A Realm Reborn Progress: 205 / 241 (85.1%)
“Only the naive place all of their hope in the success of a single solution, and Lord Drillemont is anything but...
— In-game description
Rewards
- In addition to the above, choose one of the following options:
Steps
- Observe the suspected heretic.
- Follow the suspect.
- Report to Drillemont.
Journal
- Only the naive place all of their hope in the success of a single solution, and Lord Drillemont is anything but...
- In an effort to weed out any enemy sympathizers within the ranks, Lord Drillemont ordered a covert evaluation of all stationed in Whitebrim Front. One man in his service was thus identified as a possible heretic, though these suspicions have yet to be confirmed. If the suspect is indeed in league with the heretics, Lord Drillemont believes he will attempt to warn his allies of the impending search operation. Observe the man as he reports to Ser Jeantremont in the yard and discreetly track his movements.
- His duty complete, the suspect makes for the southwest gate. Follow him and continue to observe at a safe distance.
- The suspect proceeds along the road to the east. Continue your surveillance.
- Straying from the road, the suspect pauses to survey his surroundings before proceeding south towards Daniffen Pass. Follow in his footsteps.
- From a distance, you observe the suspect meeting with a robed man. Though you cannot make out the entirety of their conversation, it is clear that the stranger is one of the heretics, and that the movements of the Temple Knights and the Crystal Braves are already known to them. Worse, it seems that the heretics have formulated a plan to prevent the allied forces from completing their search─though quite what role the tunnels in Boulder Downs will play you cannot say. Perhaps Lord Drillemont will be able to make sense of things.
- Lord Drillemont's face darkens as he listens to your report. Convinced that the heretics in Boulder Downs pose a genuine threat to the allied forces in Snowcloak, he declares that they must be stopped...
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Optional Dialogue
Alphinaud: 'Twould be foolish to dismiss alternative approaches when contending with such clever foes...
Aymeric: I think we can all agree that a formidable foe demands a calculated response.
Taciturn Temple Knight: Some still think these heretics do not pose a great threat. The slain House Fortemps knights would surely beg to differ.
Main Dialogue
Drillemont: It seems as though we are always one step behind, our quarry ever just beyond our reach. Though I would like to believe that the tables are about to turn, I must confess to having certain doubts. A joint effort may succeed where others have failed...but it could yet yield the selfsame result. Drillemont: Fortunately, we are not without other options. I trust you haven't forgotten Inquisitor Guillaime? Drillemont: We have not. The mystery of how the heretic remained undiscovered for so long has been much in our thoughts, as has the question of what steps might be taken to prevent a similar breach of security in future. Drillemont: Accordingly, we conducted an exhaustive─and covert─evaluation of everyone in Whitebrim Front. Drillemont: Though some were found to have committed certain minor transgressions, we identified only one possible heretic. Drillemont: If this man has pledged himself to Iceheart's cause, he will have taken note of the movements of the Temple Knights and the Crystal Braves. And upon recognizing their intent, he may attempt to warn the heretics. Drillemont: The man's watch is to end soon, at which point he must report to Ser Jeantremont in the yard. I would have you keep an eye on him. If he ventures beyond the walls, follow him discreetly. Drillemont: Should he meet with a heretic, do not interfere─simply watch and listen. I have seen to it that the suspect knows nothing which could endanger our plans.
Optional Dialogue
Alphinaud: The 3rd and the Temple Knights have begun their search. All that remains is to wait.
Aymeric: Sending his forces to Whitebrim Front prior to his own arrival...? Your commander is certainly decisive.
Taciturn Temple Knight: See how the skies darken... Even the weather is against us.
Drillemont: If the suspect shows himself to be a heretic, we will deal with him accordingly. For now, we shall merely observe, and mayhap profit from his treachery.
Observing the suspected heretic (Cutscene)
System: The suspected heretic leaves through the southwest gate...
Following the suspect
Optional Dialogue
Accused Knight: Best take care when traveling these roads. Wild beasts and worst are wont to lurk by the wayside.
Jeantremont: There are whispers that the heretics are plotting something terrible. Is that what has brought the Temple Knights and the Crystal Braves to us?
Main Dialogue
System: The suspected heretic follows the road east...
Following the suspect
Optional Dialogue
Accused Knight: Are you looking for a warm hearth, friend? Whitebrim Front isn't far from here. If I were you, I would...I would... I'm sorry─have we met before? You seem familiar somehow. No? Hm. My mistake.
Main Dialogue
System: The suspected heretic heads south...
Following the suspect (Cutscene)
Accused Knight: Hey! HEY! Where in the seven hells are you!? I'm freezing my bollocks off here!
Suspicious Coerthan: I'm here, you blundering oaf. Why are you late?
Accused Knight: Standing on the wall, why else? I have duties to fulfill, you know!
Suspicious Coerthan: Your sole duty is to the─ Hm? Bloody echo. Lower your voice, or they'll hear us in Whitebrim Front.
Accused Knight: Y-Yes, of course. The Temple Knights are... <mumble> <mumble> ...in Snowcloak.
Suspicious Coerthan: This is what you bring to me? We already knew about... <mumble> <mumble> Our comrades in Boulder Downs will use the tunnels... <mumble> <mumble> ...dead before they know what's happening. Nevertheless... <mumble> <mumble> ...if you waste my time again. Is that clear?
Reporting to Drillemont
Drillemont: Well? Did your investigation bear fruit? Drillemont: I see. I shall have the man detained at once. His guilt is plain. Drillemont: <sigh> Would that you could have heard their words more clearly... Drillemont: Yet...the few snatches you were able to make out are nonetheless enlightening. It would seem the heretics are aware of our operation─and confident that they can thwart it. Drillemont: Their comrades in Boulder Downs are key to their plans─which means it is key to our plans that they be rooted out and put to the sword.