The Wrath of the Shrine Guardian

See here, see here. Did you know that Port Lux has been in an uproar of late due to those Golems?

Though those creatures may look quite harsh... they usually posed little threat and were quite placid if they were not approached too closely.

• What about those Golems...?

I have no idea what has stirred such anger in them and made them so aggressive!

They are commonly found encroaching upon the outskirts of the village,

and seem gorged with rage that seems to grow with every step and makes them increasingly aggressive, so much so that even other demons appear afraid of them.

Of course, the harm to people is quite significant.

• Listen to more.

As people gathered to discuss measures that could be used to deal with this threat... it seems one spoke of the following.

Do you, by chance, know of the one called Black Bard?

He's also known as the traveling minstrel who does not sing. According to rumor, that bard can foresee everything that is to happen in this world.

People that have met him speak with wonder, saying that he spoke of things about themselves that they did not even know.

• I've met Black Bard before.

Ah, really? That's fortunate.

It was said that he might know what could be done to solve this problem.

However, as noone knew of how to go about meeting him, nothing could be done.

Will you help us?

• Alright, I shall help.
• Tell him to look for someone else.

Ah, truly? Will you do so?

As we sent a message to the continent that someone must be found, which caused much concern, this is quite fortunate for us.

If you provide your assistance, it will be a great help to Port Lux.

Then, I shall entreat you. If you find a solution, come back and tell me.

Grocers.. They're quite well-informed. I guess they would know about it.

• Meet Hampric(Grocer). (accepts the quest)

You wish to meet Black Bard, you say?

Hmmm. That man can't seem to stay in one place for long, and wanders about.

Well, I will connect you with him if you want. Since we're familiar with each other.

I will notice him by the port service, so go to the The 4th Gate in the Warp Gate.

• Thank you.

Well. Though I don't know for sure, I heard something similar occurred in the past.

I believe that back then, the ring of a Ghost Blader from the Undead Ground was used to calm the Golems.

• The ring of a Ghost Blader?

Though its such an old record that such an effect cannot be guaranteed, and nothing is sure in terms of whether the effect would be the same today,

there is no other way to find out than to try it directly.

As you have pledged to be of assistance, chalk it up to verification and go to the Undead Ground.

• Go and procure a ring of the Ghost Blader.

Wow. So this is a ring of the Ghost Blader that I had only previously heard about! So, this was said to be of effect, correct?

Thank you. I will pass this onto the officer.

It would be great if this could calm those dimwitted Golems.

Why in the world are such things happening suddenly? Indeed, the continent seems to also be in chaos.

• Perhaps everything is some sort of prologue to something. (completes the quest)