***INCLUDES CUT CONTENT*** >[!quote]+ *You're [[Tarnished]], aren't you? Then, perhaps you could spare some [[runes]]? Believe it or not, I studied [[Glintstone Sorcery|glintstone sorceries]] at the [[Raya Lucaria|Academy of Raya Lucaria]]. For a small donation, I'd be happy to share my knowledge.* >[!quote]+ *Well, bless you, bless you. You are a true saint. My name is Thops. Presuming you're interested, I can teach you [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorceries]], as promised. Only, none of them are particularly great...* >[!quote]+ *Back to learn another? Wonderful. You're most welcome, to any of my anaemic little spells.* >[!quote]+ *Back to learn another? Why, of course.* >[!quote]+ *Well, I can't blame you, I suppose. But, in the case that you do change your mind, just speak up, loud and clear.* >[!quote]+ *Oh, there you are. Care to donate a few [[runes]]? Believe it or not, I studied [[glintstone sorcery|glintstone sorceries]] at the [[Raya Lucaria|Academy of Raya Lucaria]]. For a small donation, I'd be happy to share my knowledge.* >[!quote]+ *Apologies, friend. I'm afraid my meagre [[sorceries]] are no match for your generosity. Oh, right. I can tell you what I know about this place. That should help a bit. You've seen that structure to the north, towering over the water? That's the [[Raya Lucaria|Academy of Raya Lucaria]]. Where we study glintstone sorceries. Only, its doors have been closed for quite some time now. After they declared they wouldn't interfere with [[Shattering War|The Shattering War]], the academy cast repelling seals on the east gate leading to the [[Leyndell|Capital]] and the south gate leading here. As you might have guessed, the seals are still active, making entry to the academy impossible without a [[Academy Glintstone Key|glintstone key]]. And so I'm stuck here. A fledgling sorcerer, with little chance of acquiring a key. When they cast the seals, I'd just popped out, and now I'm uprooted from my place of learning.* >[!quote]+ *Why not find yourself a [[Academy Glintstone Key|glintstone key]]? Without one, you can't pass through the academy, and you'll never reach the [[Erdtree]] [[Leyndell|Capital]]. And if you find an extra glintstone key, perhaps... Once you've tied up all your loose ends - and I can be very patient - would you consider donating it to me? I know it. I'm a bluntstone. Nary a hint of talent for [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorcery]]. But still, my place is at [[Raya Lucaria|the academy]]...* >[!quote]+ *Oh, one more thing... Beware the [[Albinaurics]]... ...accursed souls born of a [[forbidden rite]] of the [[The Eternal Cities|Eternal Cities]]. The curse withered the legs of the old, and silenced the tongues of the Frogs. And now they hold deep grudges for anyone left untouched.* >[!quote]+ *Thank you, kind soul. For learning my paltry [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorceries]]. I never imagined that a bluntstone like myself would have the chance to play teacher.* >[!quote]+ *Are you certain? You're willing to give your [[Academy Glintstone Key|glintstone key]] to me? …My oh my! Thank you, thank you dearly. Now I can go back to [[Raya Lucaria|the academy]]. To resume my study...of glintstone sorceries, and the very [[stars]].* >[!quote]+ *You've taken an apprenticeship with [[Sorceress Sellen|Sellen]]? Well, that is something. Sellen was well known. The most promising sorceress in the history of [[Raya Lucaria|the academy]]. I followed her at school, but there may as well have been an ocean between us. But Sellen was expelled from the academy. Accused of unthinkable treatment of certain [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorcerers]], under the name of the Graven Witch. I still don't believe the accusations. The illustrious Sellen would never do such things...* >[!quote]+ *Find yourself a [[Academy Glintstone Key|glintstone key]]. Without one, you can't pass through the academy, and you'll never reach the [[Erdtree]] [[Leyndell|Capital]].* >[!quote]+ *Well, what's this? For me, is it? But surely, that's a passing fine brew? My meagre [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorceries]] hardly warrant such a reward. Oh, bless you. I'll save it for a special occasion. I may never have another drink like it for as long as I live.* >[!quote]+ *So, you've found yourself a [[Academy Glintstone Key|glintstone key]]. But I certainly can't take it from you. That key belongs to you. By rights, you should use it for yourself. It's true, I wish to return to my place of study. But that's no excuse to impose upon others. Ah...is this why bluntstones always finish last?* >[!quote]+ *Head to the [[Raya Lucaria|Academy of Raya Lucaria]]. Carry on with your journey. Press forward with your fight. Don't bother holding yourself up for my sake.* >[!quote]+ *Thank you dearly. With your blessing, I will depart for the [[Raya Lucaria|Academy of Raya Lucaria]]. Perhaps, one day, you'll pay me a visit? Who knows, I may be a decorated [[Glintstone Sorcery|sorcerer]] by then! Ha ha!* >[!quote]+ *Oh, did I not mention? I'm a bluntstone. I don't even have a pebble's worth of power. So I'm afraid I can't help you decipher the scroll. I'm sorry I'm so useless. I truly am.* >[!quote]+ *Ow!* >[!quote]+ *What's wrong with you? Stop that, now. Please.* >[!quote]+ *There's no getting through to you, is there.* >[!quote]+ *Why on earth...* >[!quote]+ *Oh, [[Raya Lucaria|Raya... Lucaria...]] The home of my studies...* *#source #dialogue #thopps #raya_lucaria*