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> "Perhaps later."
Now, it's time to head back to Two Rivers. But first, head back to the town
square and into the grassland where you previously found 200 silver in the
chest. There are three drunken fellows, Gao's men, as it would seem.
> "There will certainly be a lesson learned here today. Let's
begin."
Deal with them quickly and efficiently, then return to the school. Walk past
Dawn Star's garden (you can refill your health and chi at the Spirit Font
if you wish, and read the Scrollstand for some cheap XP), all the way up to
the practice arena, and you should see Master Li and Gao the Lesser standing
there. Speak to Master Li. Gao interrupts.
> "Cry somewhere else. I am simply better than you."
> "You can call it a challenge, but my victory will be easy."
> "I will return when I am ready, Master."
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Main Quest Updated
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A Master's Teachings
-> Answer Gao's Challenge
Master Li seemed ready to accelerate your training in light of
the bandit attack, but Gao the Lesser refused to let the matter
of your progress go without comment.
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Before we face off against Gao, we have some things to take care off. Look
around the practice area to see a big, fat man in orange clothing. He goes
by the name of Smiling Mountain. Talk to him.
> "Are there any students available to spar with?"
> "Is there any way to cure Kia Min?"
> "I'll go see if there's any way to cure her wound."
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Sidequest Received
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Kia Min
-> Ask Kia Min About Healing
Smiling Mountain, one of the combat trainers under Master Li,
is offering a special reward to any student who can set a new
record for the number of opponents faced at once. You might
be able to earn this mysterious reward if you can help Kia Min
get back into fighting form.
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Kia Min's easy to be found. Talk to her.
> "What sort of prize?"
> "Is there anything I can do to help with your wound?"
> "Would this herb heal you quickly enough that you could
fight again?"
> "I think I know enough about this herb."
> "Goodbye for now."
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Sidequest Updated
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Kia Min
-> Ask Old Ming About Herbs
Kia Min can't face you in Smiling Mountain's test until she is
feeling better, but she vaguely remembered a type of grass
that might speed her healing.
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Head all the way back to the beach, through Dawn Star's garden, the Town
Square, the dirt path, until you get to the statue there. An old man should
be walking around. This is Old Ming. Talk to him.
> "One of the students was wounded during the bandit
attack."
> "What's the difference between the two grasses?"
> "Thank you for the help."
> "Goodbye for now."
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Sidequest Updated
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Kia Min
-> Acquire a Red Silk Grass Poultice
OR Acquire a Bearded Tongue Grass Poultice
Old Ming's memory still seems sharp after all these years. He
remembered two grasses that would have similar effects in
restoring Kia Min to fighting shape for Smiling Mountain's
special contest. He cautioned that you should only use red
silk grass, because bearded tongue grass is only a painkiller
and not a true cure.
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On the way back, talk to the troubled villager.
> "I don't know you, are you from Two Rivers?"
> "Why do you need money badly?"
> "If you can't repay your debts, you'll have to live
with the consequences."
> "It sounds like you're looking for a sympathy handout.
Pathetic."
> "He has to learn to help himself. Complaining solves
nothing."
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Sidequest Completed
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An Unfortunate Debt
...
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I smell something EVIL cooking. We're not gonna go through the expensive
process of buying red silk grass, are we? Nah, we'll just make it so that
Kia Min FEELS good. What do we care that she might rip something vital? It
is not like she's all that good anyway. Head back to the Town Square and
merchant Fen Do should be in the corner. He's the man with the bearded
tongue grass to put in the poultice for Kia Min.
> "Let's talk about what you can do for me."
> "I'm looking for ingredients for a medicinal poultice."
> "Do you have any bearded tongue grass?"
> "As long as she thinks she's better. Give me the bearded
tongue grass."
> "Here's the twenty five silver for the bearded tongue grass."
> "Goodbye for now."
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Sidequest Updated
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Kia Min
-> Deliver the Poultice to Kia Min
You now have a poultice infused with bearded tongue grass.
The mixture may not have many curative effects, but it will at
least take away the pain. This should be enough to convince
Kia Min that she's able to fight in Smiling Mountain's special
test.
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Now return to the school, and speak with Kia Min.
> "I have a poultice that should help your wound."
> "[Lie] I hope it's worth the fifty silver it cost me."
> "Goodbye for now."
Things like these just make me say: Muahahahaha! You just made profit on
something that's only helping you beat Smiling Mountain's test. Quickly, go
talk to the big man and ask him to set a new record. You will face off
against five different students, one of them being Kia Min. They are easily
beaten if you keep jumping and rolling around. Beating the test gives you
the Alloyed Body technique, which gives you a nice boost in your attributes,
and 100 silver. Also, because Kia Min's injury has worsened, you gain points
towards the Way of the Closed Fist, which is good.
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Sidequest Completed
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Kia Min
You have set a new record by defeating five opponents at the
same time. The bearded tongue grass poultice lacked any
real curative effect, though, and Kia Min's wound has torn
open, injuring her further. Despite his obvious concern for Kia
Min, Smiling Mountain has awarded you a scroll called "The
Alloyed Body" outlining his conditioning techniques.
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TECHNIQUE GAINED: Alloyed Body
Save before you go talk to Master Li. Agree to face Gao in the ring. This
should be a challenging fight at first. Attacking from behind is key to
victory here. Don't try anything from the front, as he will interrupt you
most of the time. Thereby, Gao the Lesser makes good use of the Heavenly
Wave technique, which can be avoided by timing your rolls. The attack
should be easily spotted. Keep your distance, run in, flip over him,
attack, and retreat to a distance anew. Using this strategy will put Gao
down quite quickly. Once the challenge is concluded, Gao tries to attack
you with a forbidden magical style, but Master Li saves you by blocking
it. Dawn Star talks to you in joy about your victory.
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Main Quest Updated
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A Master's Teachings
-> Learn More from Master Li
You have succesfully defeated Gao the Lesser, but in his
pride he attacked you with a forbidden magical style.
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Before you head to Master Li, talk to Smiling Mountain again. Ask him what
he's got for sale, then buy two of his techniques (Belly of Iron, Heart of
Gold, or Mind of Steel). Once you've picked them, go to Master Li's quarters
to continue the main quest.
> "Yes, Master. I am ready."
> "I am listening. What is the next step?"
> "Master! You've never said anything about this!"
> "Why hide that you are the Emperor's brother?"
> "What do you mean that the world may join you?"
> "Let's move on. Tell me what this has to do with my destiny."
> "Why haven't I witnessed this?"
> "Is it safe?"
So, now we are in the Spirit Cave. Great. Make sure you save, then walk the
path towards the first gate. There's a message inscribed on the stone tablet
that is shown as soon as you try to open the gate. Master Li guides you
through the storyline with these tablets. Head through the water and you
reach an open area. Interact with the pillar encumbered by four torches,
and you should gain the Dragon Amulet. This piece of jewelry allows you to
use gems to strengthen your skills. Place your Flawed Warrior Gem in there
now, for you'll have to use it shortly afterwards.
Ghosts spring up from the ground. You've dealt with these before, so switch
to your Martial style and kick some transluscent ass. After that, explore
this area for two Vases which deliver, in total, 100 silver pieces into your
purse. Head through the next gate by holding up the amulet you found in this
room. Walk to the next gate and the game should Autosave. Also save manually
at this point. A boss awaits behind the next gate, which you should now be
opening.
> "Back, ghost! I have been warned of your lies."
> "Bah! Despite your words, you are as mindless as the other
ghosts."
You have to face the Old Master of the Two Rivers dojo. He's not easy to
beat, since he's kinda tough, and he can freeze you solid. You have to be
nimble to avoid his magics, then get close and pound on him with combos. You
should completely ignore the other summoned ghosts, they aren't even ten
percent of what the master can do to you. Back attacks work fairly well
here, too.
> "What is this? Another trick of the ghosts?"
> "I choose the flame/ice (your choice)"
> "Finally! Master Li has withheld such knowledge."
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Main Quest Updated
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A Master's Teachings
-> Exit the Spirit Cave
After acquiring the artifact called the Dragon Amulet, you
encountered several ghosts, including a mysterious female
spirit who spoke in riddles. She claimed you were "the last
Spirit Monk", but she explained no more.
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STYLE GAINED: Dire Flame/Ice Shard
Search around this room and search the bones for 100 gold. Open the chest
standing at the edge of the platform for the Structured Body technique and
a Warrior's Gem of Fate (don't equip this gem!), and a measly 5 gold. Also
read the two Scrollstands here for easy XP points before entering the portal
and returning to Master Li.
> "I didn't need that long. A spirit released me."
> "You have kept things from me. What is a Spirit Monk?"
> "Did you try and stop your brother?"
> "Dawn Star is missing? Where would she go?"
> "I will start right away."
Someone has kidnapped Dawn Star. And Gao the Lesser's missing as well. Haha,
difficult to see who did that, right?
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Main Quest Completed
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A Master's Teachings
After returning from the spirit cave, Master Li explained that
your people, the Spirit Monks, were warriors who revered the
Water Dragon. This connection led to their destruction at the
hands of the Emperor, who sought to force the Water Dragon
to end the Long Drought. You were the only survivor.
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Main Quest Received
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The Search for Dawn Star
-> Find Dawn Star
Your discussion with Master Li about your people, the
mysterious Spirit Monks, was interrupted by news that
Dawn Star has disappeared.
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Before you go and search for Ms. Magenta, there are some literary works you
should read, just for the XP you can gain from them. You can also search
the Lion Statue in Master Li's quarters. Choose to destroy the altar to be
done with it, you get 25 silver pieces. You don't have to open the chest
here, it only contains Open Palm-oriented figurines. Immediately turn left
as you go out of the door and read the first scrollstand. Walk along the
walkway and you should reach a bookstand. Read it. Finally, head west from
the practice ring for another bookstand (and XP). You can now go to Smiling
Mountain and purchase the third and final technique for 400 silver pieces,
to gear you up for the inevitable fights that are coming your way. Once
this all is done, head through the school gates, all the way to Two
Rivers.
A burned corpse stains the town square as you enter. It appears to be Si
Pat, the young student which warned you of the bandit attack earlier. There
is no doubt that Gao the Lesser did this. Through the villagers you can
hear that Gao has taken of to the town gate, into the marshes.
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Main Quest Updated
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The Search for Dawn Star
-> Find Dawn Star
You have found student Si Pat murdered at the gate into town.
Eyewitnesses place the blame on Gao the Lesser, who was
also dragging something heavy in a sack as he went.
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Head up the stairs and into Gujin's shop. Read the scrollstand there for a
hidden bonus (Legacy of Master Li technique scroll), then proceed towards
the main gate. It seems Gao has hired some mercenaries to slow you down. If
you have a high enough Intimidation skill, you can avoid having to battle
them, but usually such an attempt results in failure.
This fight can be annoying if you get stuck on the border of the battlefield,
but otherwise, these grunts are quite weak. Standard strategies will suffice
against them, and I encourage you to use Martial Arts instead of spending
Focus on your weapons. Remember that you can use your Area Attack (A+X) and
Chi Heal, should the going get tough. Once you beat them, Guard Yung will
get up from the floor. Eventually you can ask him where Gao's gone, and he
will say that the only way the Lesser could have gone was into the swamp.
Save, then head through the town gate, into the marshes.
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Main Quest Updated
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The Search for Dawn Star
-> Pursue Gao to the Marshes
Gao the Lesser left several men in ambush for you near the
town gate. After you dealt with them, Guard Yung confirmed
that Gao has already left town.
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Proceed down the watery path until you encounter some Outlaws. There are only
three of them, one with a spear, so they should be easily disposed of. Once
they are dealt with, search behind the worn-down chapel for a Spirit Font and
a Bamboo Cask with the Gem of Irresistable Spirit and five silver pieces. Now
go and talk with the man the Outlaws were threatening, Hing. Be snappy for
some Closed Fist points.
> "Your concerns do not interest me. Move aside."
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Sidequest Received
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The Flower of the Fields
-> Hunt Down Fen's Kidnappers
It seems you are not the only one hunting a missing person in
this swamp. A man named Hing has passionately implored
you to rescue his Fen, the "Flower of the Fields", from bandits.
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Save, then head further down the path for a cutscene to start. A man seems
to be hopelessly surrounded by bandits, but he handles himself quite well,
leaving the battlefield unscathed. As you draw your weapon to handle him,
the man calms you, assuring you that he is not a bandit.
> "You fought without mercy. Why should I trust you?"
> "I'm in a hurry. Someone was taken from the village by
Gao the Lesser."
> "You seem familiar with their type. Is there anything else
you can tell me?"
> "I should beat it out of you! Dawn Star deserves better
than your cowardice."
> "Thank you. I knew there was a shred of decency in you."
> "I will go the way you say, but I will be watching you."
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Main Quest Updated
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The Search for Dawn Star
-> A Camp to the North
A mysterious hermit who calls himself Sagacious Zu
reluctantly directed you to a camp of men at the north end of
the swamp. It seems likely that Gao took Dawn Star there.
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So, Sagacious Zu is your new Follower? He's a fairly good fighter, but don't
expect him to take a big weight off your shoulders. Scour around the area
and search the bones near one of the trees for some silver. Also check the
Scrollstand standing between two of the pillars of the ancient building
nearby for experience. Continue your quest afterwards by heading onto the
path to the north.
Face off against some mercenaries again, yadda yadda. When they're dead, the
woman they held captive is released. It seems to be Hing's wife we met
earlier.
> "I don't care. Some merchant offered a reward for his
Flower of the Fields."
> "You aren't the Flower of the Fields that Hing mentioned?"
> "I don't care who was saved. I want my reward."
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Sidequest Completed
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The Flower of the Fields
You rescued a woman named Sing Wa who introduced you to
Fen the Flower of the Fields, who turned out to be an
admittedly much-loved water buffalo. Overjoyful, Merchant
Hing thanked you profusely while his wife left you with a
generous purse of silver for her rescue.
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Now, you should be able to choose which way you want to go: left or right. It
really doesn't matter, the amount of enemies is about the same. Fight your way
through the camp, the mercenaries here aren't any tougher than the last ones
you faced. Once dead, your character questions one of them.
> "Fine. Just tell me what I want to know."
> "Where is Dawn Star?"
> "Why did he kidnap Dawn Star?"
> "What do you mean?"
> "I can't take that chance. You're not going anywhere."
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Main Quest Updated
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The Search for Dawn Star
-> Rescue Dawn Star from Gao
One of Gao's men in the marsh told you that Dawn Star
escaped and led Gao pursued into a cave just north of their
encampment.
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Yep, we'll still kill him. Closed Fist, y'know. After the mercenary's gone,
search around the camp. Check the Bamboo Cask and the bones for some silver
and an Inferior Intimidation Gem, then search for the entrance to the caves
in the north. Enter the Swamp Cave.
Save before you proceed. A cutscene takes place. Dawn Star's doing a great
job in frustrating Gao the Lesser, but unfortunately, a direct path towards
them has been blocked by Gao's reckless assault. That leaves you and Zu to
deal with the two Ogres trooping around. These beasts are best taken out
with a weapon. Their strikes are very powerful, but so slow that you can
easily evade them. Attack from the backside, and, if you are truly full of
despair, give them a piece of Dire Flame or Ice Shard.
After you've disposed of those, explore this big cavern. There are some
chests here containing silver and gems. Be careful though, one of the
treasure chests is trapped (you character should use Focus Evade to avoid
getting damaged). When you're done looting, look to the left of the path
Gao just blocked to find an alternate route. Walk down the path and you
are assaulted by a Toad Demon. It is vital that you get behind it with
your weapon or the thing'll deal huge damage to you with its crazy tongue
swipes. Once it's dead, you gain the ability to transform into a Toad
Demon yourself... hygienic...
STYLE GAINED: Toad Demon
Proceed down the path and you should see Gao and Dawn Star.
> "Wasting my time on another errand, and all because of
you."
> "Empty threats from a beaten man."
> "I'm getting sick of your raving, Gao."
> "Let's settle this, Gao. One on one."
This is your second fight with Gao the Lesser. He hasn't changed much, he
will still try slowing you with Heavenly Wave a lot. However, he also makes
use of the Dire Flame ability, and sometimes he summons a dragon from the
ground to spit fire at you. When he does this, make sure you are out of the
way, or you'll be toasted (couldn't resist the pun). Anyway, you have lots
of space to move around, so make good use of your flips and rolls. Lure him
into doing a physical combo, then flip over him and assault from behind. It
won't work everytime, since Gao uses his Area Attack quite often, but it'll
get the job done without endangering your own character. You can use your
weapon for greater damage, or even Dire Flame if you feel lucky. In all,
it's not a very hard fight once you grasp Gao's basic patterns. Once the
guy's finished, Dawn Star thanks you for the help. For beating Gao the
Lesser, you get 250 silver pieces and the Gentle Persuasion gem.
> "I wouldn't let anything happen to you, Dawn Star."
> "Empty threats. Let him argue with the worms."
> -- Choose whoever suits you most --
There are some chests around here to be opened, one of which contains the
Viper's Wit technique. You can use the nearby Spirit Font to heal yourself
should Gao the Lesser have injured you in the earlier confrontation. Once
you're done, make your way back to the cave entrance - defeating Ogres as
you go - and head back into the swamps.
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Main Quest Completed
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The Search for Dawn Star
A pall of smoke in the distance served as a grim landmark as
you made your way back to Two Rivers.
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> "They chose their path. I just happened to cross it."
> "He kidnapped you so you wouldn't get caught in an attack?"
> "I will not run from a fight!"
> "Get to the point! Will it work or not?"
> "So it's like flying a swimming ox. Well *that* helps."
> "We're wasting time. If we are going, let's go!"
You get to play a mini-game now. It's really easy. Just use the thumbstick
to navigate your flyer over the screen, and press A to fire your primary
weapon. Use X to use your ability, "Radiant Aura", and just blast all enemy
planes off the screen. Their interceptors can be taken with one shot, the
bombers take about ten. Surviving should be very simple, just keep shooting
if you don't feel like aiming. Eventually, the flyer should descend and
you will be back at Two Rivers.
> "We will find survivors. There has to be someone left."
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Main Quest Received
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The Burning Town
As you drew closer to the town, the source of the black pall of
smoke was apparent. Two Rivers, your home since birth,
burned with an unnatural intensity.
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Don't waste time and travel down the path to Two Rivers town square. There
are two raiders waiting for you, but they're too easy. Pass Dawn Star's
Garden and head over the bridge, towards the school. A cutscene takes place
with Kia Min. The girl - by your closed fist effort - is completely injured,
and she dies at the hands of the bandits. Now they're coming after you. Time
to show them what a real fighter looks like, right? Notice that this is the
third time you get Closed Fist points for the Kia Min sidequest. Deal with
the bandits, then proceed up the path, through the school gates. Enter the
practice arena for a cutscene.
> "I'm no weakling student. I will defeat you!"
You'll now fight some more bandits. Nothing special about them, only the
fighting area is somewhat smaller. Swiftly deal with them, and then the
big bad Lieutenant himself will join the battle. He's quick with his Leaping
Tiger style, but as long as you attack from behind, you should be able to
deal with him fairly easily. Concentrate on taking the weaker bandits out
before you try to deal with the Lieutenant. Also watch out for the leader
switching styles, in addition to the claws, he also has a Longsword style
and the Storm Dragon support, which can shock you. Once they're dead, Jing
Woo comes out, dying. He tells Dawn Star how the attack took place.
> "Woo mentioned a woman giving orders. What about her?"
> "Master Li said I was important, that I was destined for
great conflict."
> "You're just a bitter swamp hermit. What do you know?"
> "That explains your unwillingness to come here. You
recognized a familiar tactic."
> "We must find where they took Master Li, and rescue him."
> "Why? What is there?"
> "Yes, I am still curious about you, Lotus Assassin."
You get to choose whether you want to do the flyer mini-game again, or to
evade all enemies and skip to the next part of the storyline. Choose whichever
you want. No matter what, you'll have a rough landing near Tien's Landing.
> "It'll take more than a little crash to hurt me!"
> "Then I guess we're grounded until we find a wind map."
> "Things just keep getting better and better, don't they?"
> "I don't plan on being stuck here for long. I'll figure
something out."
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/ Chapter 2 \
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Wherein the fall of Dirge is detailed,
The woman in black speaks of Death's Hand,
And Gao the Greater learns the fate of his son.
Two Rivers is in ruins, and Master Li has been
taken captive. It is clear that this attack was
carefully orchestrated and that shadowy forces
have taken an interest in you and those around you.
Leaving your home of twenty years, you set out after
Death's Hand and his Lotus Assassins, intent on
discovering the reasons behind this assault.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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Main Quest Received
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Picking up the Pieces
-> Investigate Tien's Landing
Master Li's captors took him in the direction of the Imperial
City. To follow, you must secure a new flyer and a wind map
to ensure you don't have another rough landing.
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You should choose whether you want Zu or Dawn Star as a companion for your-
self, though if you're having trouble being evil ;) it's best to take Zu
with as he doesn't really mind you killing innocents. At least he won't
force good conscience into your face like Dawn Star would. Exit the cavern
through the only available exit. It won't be long before three spirits pop
up from the ground. They're somewhat tougher than what you're used to, but
they have made no extra offensive progress since your last confrontation,
so they should be easily dealt with.
Once they are dispersed, your character is suddenly knocked out by a vision
of the mysterious blue spirit. She still speaks in riddles, but we will
learn more about her quite soon. Afterwards, Zu/Dawn Star asks what the hell
happened with you. Tell them anything you want, then proceed. There is a
path to that curves to the left here, up the hill. Soon, you will reach a
headstone. Destroy it and your character should Focus Evade the trap that
was in it. Not only that, but you'll also get three more ghosts to deal
with. Ice wizards this time, so make sure you keep moving to evade their
annoying freezing attack. Once they're dead, continue up the path.
The end is marked by a Spirit Font, where you can restore any Health or Chi
you might have lost during your encounters with the spirits. There's only
one way to go from here, since the one of the bridges here isn't lowered. Go
left up the steep hill that leads into what seems to be a building. This is
actually the bridge Zu was talking about earlier. Three Conscripts attack
you. They're even easier than the ghosts you just faced, no real problems
here. Deal with them, then cross the bridge into the open again, to start a
cutscene. Wow, it's Spider...-woman?
> "Get out of my way. You won't delay my revenge."
Apparently, the woman clad in black is not easily intimidated. No way out of
this fight. A pity we have to beat her, right? At least she's a good match
after all those wimpy spirits. She's definitely quick in evading your blows,
so you may want to take out your weapon to deal more damage with your blows,
or you can stick to your Martial style for speed. If you're having trouble,
try slowing her with the Heavenly Wave power attack, then move in for the
kill. As soon as her health bar is depleted, she stops fighting, bewildered
by your skills.
> "Get out of my way. I'm after Death's Hand!"
> "I will pursue them both! I am not afraid!"
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Sidequest Received
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A Woman in Black
-> Be Wary of a Second Meeting
You were challenged by a woman clad in black as you
approached Tien's Landing. She apparently saw you leave
Two Rivers, and assumed you were a minion of Death's Hand.
You convinced her otherwise after surprising her with your
martial skills.
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