Rune Mysteries

Zanik: A new adventure is always exciting, don't you think? We lost some good people... friends... but we need to push forward, in their memory.

Zanik: I think someone is looking for you. Mentioned a task they needed you to complete. Check your map for where to find them.

Zanik: I'm Zanik. I'm a cave goblin. Sort of like the goblins over there in Bramblemead village... only we chose peace over violence.

Zanik: There are goblins here. That's unexpected. I thought I knew all the tribes, but there's a whole load of them here.

Zanik: Vannaka was looking for you, mentioned something about fine dining?

Zanik: Most of my people stay underground, hiding from the surface. But I couldn't wait to explore this vast and wonderful world.

Zanik: I wonder why they're not in the history books.

Zanik: Dragons, it had to be dragons. Oh, hi, sorry, nice to meet you, I'm Zanik. I'm the local survival and goblin expert around here.

Zanik: I'm regretting it a bit, what with big scary dragons and all, but I'm excited too. Looking forward to learning everything about this place.

Zanik: As well as goblins. Look at the creatures here. So vibrant and full of life. This whole place feels... magical.

Zanik: The interesting thing about Ashenfall is that it's laced with magic. Anima everywhere, pouring out of the ground. Which we can use to our advantage.

Zanik: Cut down trees and gather 50 ash logs, then bring them to me.

Zanik: Great, you've got them. Now, between you and me, that was a bit repetitive right? I'd be exhausted having to do that all the time.

Zanik: Here, I'll show you. First, let's look at things without magic to help you. I need you to cut down a couple of trees and bring me some ash logs. Simple, right?

Zanik: Fortunately, we've got magic! As you improve in a skill you'll discover spells that you can use, such as my favourite - Axtral Projection.

Zanik: About fifty ash logs should do it, so make sure you've got a well maintained axe. Shouldn't take too long, come back to me when you have them.

Zanik: Axtral projection will let you slice down trees with a wave of your fingers. Much less time consuming than the lumberjack gig.

Zanik: But, magic comes at a cost -- runes. You'll need both air and astral runes to cast Axtral projection, so here's how to get them.

Zanik: See those geysers around, with the floating rocks? Take this pickaxe and mine some essence from them. From here you can use rune essence to craft some air or astral runes either by building your own rune altar or by siphoning from air or astral Anima vents found nearby.

Zanik: Oh wow, bit of a packrat are we? You're carrying too much right now, come back and chat with me when you've cleared some space from your backpack.

Zanik: There are secrets hidden all over Ashenfall, I'm sure of it. Look around, explore, and see what you can find.

Zanik: I think someone is looking for you. Mentioned a task they needed you to complete. Check your map for where to find them.

Zanik: Vannaka was looking for you, mentioned something about fine dining?

Zanik: Right, now that you've learned the basics, it's time to get started. The Wise Old Man is waiting for you just outside Bramblemead Village. Follow your compass to find him.

Zanik: Better not keep him waiting too long, he gets real cranky.

Zanik: Great work! Runes are the lifeblood of magic, you'll need them to cast spells and use magic staves. A well placed spell can make all the difference.

Zanik: Not made the runes yet? You'll need to mine essence from the floating geysers and then craft air and astral runes either by building a rune altar or by siphoning from nearby Anima Vents.

Zanik: You'll unlock new spells as you improve your skills. Here, this book should help you toward that. Have a play around with them, you'll find they can be incredibly useful.

Zanik: Right, now that you've learned the basics, it's time to get started. The Wise Old Man is waiting for you just outside Bramblemead Village. Follow your compass to find him.

Zanik: Better not keep him waiting too long, he gets real cranky.

Zanik: Oh wow, bit of a packrat are we? You're carrying too much right now, come back and chat with me when you've cleared some space from your backpack.