IntroductionNenetNenetToExile

I am Nenet.

IntroductionNenetNenetToExileTwo

I can see a man’s heart beat its last from a distance of two thrown stones.

EntryBanterTullinaNenetReply

The dead own nothing and feel nothing.

EntryBanterNenetToTullina

Time passes through us like a ghost.

EntryBanterNenetToTullinaTwo

There is no speed great enough to escape death.

ExitBanterTullinaNenetReply

By our unity, we escaped with our lives.

ExitBanterNenetToTullina

The snakes leave the rabbit’s nest bare and barren.

ExitBanterNenetToTullinaTwo

I do not have a diary, and do not dare look for it!

SelectionBanterTullinaNenetReply

We are to gain entry to this location and take everything we can carry.

SelectionBanterTullinaNenetReplyTwo

Yes. The usual.

SelectionBanterNenetToExile

I have answered your call.

SelectionBanterNenetToTullinaTwo

What business have we?

SelectionBanterNenetToTullinaThree

And the plans are complete?

SelectionBanterNenetToTullinaFour

Then I will watch in silence. Proceed.

ExitBanterNenetToAdiyah

Left any children to die lately, Maraketh?

ExitBanterNenetToAdiyahTwo

So you admit you are evil!

ExitBanterNenetToAdiyahThree

I’m not so certain.

ExitBanterAdiyahNenetReply

That’s personal.

ExitBanterAdiyahNenetReplyTwo

My own mother was willing to abandon me over it.

EntryBanterTibbsNenetReply

I expect us all to die. Any better than that is a victory.

EntryBanterNenetToTibbs

There is death on the wind. Beware.

ExitBanterTibbsNenetReply

The day is not done yet. Our ‘friends’ back home might backstab us to take our spoils.

ExitBanterNenetToTibbs

I believed we would face our deaths in there. I am glad to have been wrong.

ExitBanterNenetToTibbsTwo

Painfully. Yes.

ExitBanterNenetToTibbsThree

I did not see the need.

SelectionBanterTibbsNenetReply

No. Early.

SelectionBanterTibbsNenetReplyTwo

You worry about much. Why is that?

SelectionBanterTibbsNenetReplyThree

I never worry, because the worst has already happened to me. This isn’t even my life. It’s just a shadow. Do you worry about stepping on your shadow?

SelectionBanterTibbsNenetReplyFour

Not my mother, that’s for certain.

SelectionBanterNenetToTibbs

Selarim to all.

SelectionBanterNenetToTibbsTwo

I see you also, large man. These plans appear adequate.

SelectionBanterNenetToKuraiThree

Always for you, lady Kurai. It would be a great honour.

SelectionBanterNenetToTibbsFour

Mister Tibbs, do you ache in your large skeleton?

SelectionBanterNenetToTibbsFive

I will try.

EntryBanterKarstNenetReply

That you felt compelled to say this does not fill me with confidence.

EntryBanterNenetToKarst

Clear skies. A good omen.

ExitBanterKarstNenetReply

I see everything. Flaws and all.

ExitBanterNenetToKarst

Success, but still room for improvement.

SelectionBanterKarstNenetReply

I greet you, thief.

SelectionBanterKarstNenetReplyTwo

And your money, if you intend to cheat at cards against me.

SelectionBanterKarstNenetReplyThree

You should have known, with my sharp eyes…

SelectionBanterNenetToKarst

Warm greetings to all.

SelectionBanterNenetToKurai

My apologies, Kurai. Karst despises me, but I do not care what he thinks, and that has caused him some emotional distress.

SelectionBanterNenetToKuraiTwo

Of course, my lady.

SelectionBanterNenetToIsla

I’m here. What is that ticking noise?

SelectionBanterNenetToIslaTwo

The second one.

SelectionBanterNenetToIslaThree

I have very good ears.

SelectionBanterNenetToIslaFour

Are you… going to check on that ticking?

SelectionBanterNenetToIslaFive

Your confidence is my confidence.

SelectionBanterIslaNenetReply

Why are you bringing that up here?!

SelectionBanterIslaNenetReplyTwo

Sands swallow me, so that I die right here…

EntryBanterNenetToIsla

EntryBanterNenetToIslaTwo

EntryBanterNenetIslaReplyThree

EntryBanterIslaNenetReply

Bleak.

ExitBanterNenetToIsla

We made it.

ExitBanterNenetToIslaTwo

Thank you.

ExitBanterIslaNenetReply

It is remarkable how we beat the odds when we are together.

EntryBanterGiannaNenetReply

And no one gets a happy ending. Yes?

EntryBanterNenetToGianna

All mortal endeavour is sand cast to the winds.

EntryBanterNenetToGiannaTwo

…Of course. That is the exception.

ExitBanterGiannaNenetReply

No. All the battles are very real.

ExitBanterGiannaNenetReplyTwo

By surviving. The dead feel great boredom.

ExitBanterNenetToGianna

That was a… five thumb performance, yes?

SelectionBanterGiannaNenetReply

Yes.

SelectionBanterGiannaNenetReplyTwo

I can. We have a job. You have a role to play.

SelectionBanterNenetToGianna

I believe I was requested.

SelectionBanterNenetToGiannaTwo

I suppose not.

SelectionBanterNenetToGiannaThree

Actually, I think I do mind.

SelectionBanterNenetToGiannaFour

Please stop.

SelectionBanterNenetToGiannaFive

Now.

EntryBanterVinderiNenetReply

No.

EntryBanterVinderiNenetReplyFive

…Fine.

EntryBanterNenetToVinderi

The air is sour. Something is ami—

EntryBanterNenetToVinderiTwo

ExitBanterVinderiNenetReply

I saw everything back there.

ExitBanterVinderiNenetReplyTwo

Even that vile act, yes.

ExitBanterNenetToVinderi

Victory, and yet the buzzards circle.

SelectionBanterVinderiNenetReply

Yes. You are required.

SelectionBanterVinderiNenetReplyTwo

It’s a building, not a bomb.

SelectionBanterNenetToVinderi

Hello. Nenet is here.

SelectionBanterNenetToVinderiTwo

Nenet.

SelectionBanterNenetToVinderiThree

Oh look. You found me.

Introduction

You are an exile? Then you, too, have had your rightful home stolen from you - unless you actually committed the crimes you were accused of. But of course you haven’t. We are all innocent here, yes?

The Boss

I have been looking for someone to follow my entire life. Someone to inspire me, to give meaning and community to my days. The Boss is… to put it bluntly, not that man. However, he is better than nothing. Because of what he has built here, we unwanted scum have what some could call a society. Here, everyone is welcome regardless of station or ability, provided they are willing to work. The Boss has made it so.

The Book of Jamanra

I am honoured, Exile, that one of your strength would even speak to me, let alone help me. I am an outcast, and it is that very status which drives me for this mission. I have traveled far, and for many years, to find the resources and allies to do what I intend. Here I am in this place, before you now, ready. Where I am from, the Plains of Vastiri, the Maraketh hold no pity for the weak or the supposedly useless. The other outcasts found me and raised me, and though our lives are harsh, we have a meager culture of our own. We call ourselves the Faridun. The Maraketh believe we are worthless and flawed, but I am convinced I can prove that is not true. There is a legend among my people of a bold warrior who tried to unite the scattered Faridun camps thousands of years ago. His name was Jamanra, and he wished only to unify us so that we might come into our own as a people. If I can prove that he existed by finding the Book of Jamanra, then I may be able to initiate a ritual challenge with the Maraketh to test Faridun warriors for worthiness. If we pass, they will have to accept us back into the lives we should have had! Will you help me win back my home, Exile?

The Book of Jamanra_2

Jamanra did exist, Exile… and they killed him. The Sekhemas agreed to meet with him to discuss recognizing the Faridun nation, but it was a trick. They poisoned him. The supposedly honourable high-and-mighty Maraketh poisoned our greatest leader. I suppose I should have expected nothing less from this brutal world we live in, Exile. You and I know best that hope is an illusion, and that raw force is the only way to take anything for oneself. In any case, I thank you for aiding me.

Jamanra’s Rest

I have come to a decision, Exile. I do not believe the Maraketh will ever willingly give us a home, or let us make our own. The Book you helped me retrieve tells Jamanra’s tale, but it goes a bit further than that. It also tells of his final resting place. You can already guess what I intend, yes? In this land of madness where the dead rise and legendary figures return, I have a reasonable suspicion Jamanra can be found and released from his tomb. If the Maraketh will not listen to our peaceful pleas, then perhaps we Faridun will carve a home for ourselves on the Plains of Vastiri with the sharp edge of a sword. Jamanra can finish what he began thousands of years ago, and if he is empowered by Corruption this time around, then no cowardly poison will be able to stop him. Help me find Jamanra in his tomb and convince him to lead our cause, Exile!

Jamanra’s Rest_2

Jamanra was a raving mad monster… there is no hope, Exile. I appreciate your aid, but I no longer see a way forward. Who was I to think that I could change thousands of years of brutal tradition? This life of thievery and villainy is all that there is for me. I think I’m going to take refuge in mead from now on.

Isla

Although Isla is often distracted, she is quite kind. She has a strength I have never seen before, one born of machines and intellect rather than fighting skill. I would never admit this to anyone, of course, but her steadfast support makes this place almost feel like a home. That is, when her mechanical spider isn’t chewing my belongings.

The Plains of Vastiri

It is an elegant lie, that name: the ‘Plains’ of Vastiri. I know it only as a harsh desert, a blasted wasteland of broken rock, crimson sands, and salted earth. Those who call it the ‘Plains’ see it as it was thousands of years ago. They are deluded. But who am I to judge? I still believe I’ll find a home someday, even with a face like mine. Perhaps we all need a few delusions to keep us sane. What’s your flavour of madness, Exile?

Strange Voice

Sometimes, when you are near, I hear whispers. Even though I have the best ears among all these thieves, I cannot make out the words… but they sound like my constant companions - my depression, paranoia, and hatred - when I am at my worst. Be careful, Exile.

NenetContractSelectedOne

I will not fail you.

NenetContractSelectedTwo

Lead, and I shall follow.

NenetContractSelectedThree

Your orders shall be my law.

NenetBlueprintSelectedOne

I will not fail the group.

NenetBlueprintSelectedTwo

I will do my part.

NenetBlueprintSelectedThree

You will not regret including me.

NenetPerceptionShortOne

I see.

NenetPerceptionShortTwo

It’s quite clear to me.

NenetPerceptionShortThree

Of course.

NenetPerceptionLongOne

Allow me a moment to focus…

NenetPerceptionLongTwo

Seeing sometimes relies on more than one’s eyes.

NenetPerceptionLongThree

Quiet, I’m listening…

NenetPerceptionShortAlarmOne

Indeed!

NenetPerceptionShortAlarmTwo

Quickly, yes!

NenetPerceptionShortAlarmThree

Reporting!

NenetPerceptionLongAlarmOne

I’m trying to focus!

NenetPerceptionLongAlarmTwo

Let me listen!

NenetPerceptionLongAlarmThree

Quickly!

NenetVaultShortOne

No lock can bar me.

NenetVaultShortTwo

What’s theirs is ours.

NenetVaultShortThree

Not a problem.

NenetVaultLongOne

They might as well have left this unlocked.

NenetVaultLongTwo

Did they even try to secure this?

NenetVaultLongThree

I can break this vault. No problem.

NenetVaultShortAlarmOne

Working quickly!

NenetVaultShortAlarmTwo

Smash and grab!

NenetVaultShortAlarmThree

On it!

NenetVaultLongAlarmOne

You can do this, Nenet…

NenetVaultLongAlarmTwo

I’ll do my best!

NenetVaultLongAlarmThree

I can do it!

NenetBusyOne

Sorry, I am busy.

NenetBusyTwo

I cannot just now.

NenetBusyThree

I’ll be with you in a moment.

NenetBusyFour

I hear you, but cannot yet.

NenetBusyFive

I am already tasked!

NenetBusyAlarmOne

Busy!

NenetBusyAlarmTwo

I can’t!

NenetBusyAlarmThree

I’m otherwise engaged!

NenetBusyAlarmFour

No time!

NenetBusyAlarmFive

I can’t do that!

NenetInterruptedOne

I am under attack!

NenetInterruptedTwo

I require aid!

NenetInterruptedThree

They’ve caught me!

NenetInterruptedFour

They have me!

NenetInterruptedAlarmOne

Help!

NenetInterruptedAlarmTwo

Ouch!

NenetInterruptedAlarmThree

To me, quickly!

NenetInterruptedAlarmFour

Caught!

NenetCombatStartOne

I do not fear death.

NenetCombatStartTwo

So the clash comes.

NenetCombatStartThree

So much for stealth.

NenetCombatStartFour

Death, one way or another!

NenetCombatStartFive

Fight together and we shall overcome!

NenetCombatStartAlarmOne

We shall stand.

NenetCombatStartAlarmTwo

A fight, then.

NenetCombatStartAlarmThree

Unite!

NenetCombatStartAlarmFour

Here they come!

NenetCombatStartAlarmFive

Clash!

NenetCombatEndOne

Today is not the end, then.

NenetCombatEndTwo

I knew we could do it.

NenetCombatEndThree

Back to stealth.

NenetCombatEndFour

Death… for them.

NenetCombatEndFive

Together. Success.

NenetCombatEndAlarmOne

Good. Move!

NenetCombatEndAlarmTwo

Go!

NenetCombatEndAlarmFour

We must continue.

NenetCombatEndAlarmFive

Good riddance.

NenetLootOne

Take what you can. Live for now.

NenetLootTwo

Treasure for the taking.

NenetLootThree

I hope you will share that.

NenetLootFour

All that glitters.

NenetLootFive

More is better than less.

NenetLootAlarmOne

Is that wise?!

NenetLootAlarmTwo

Should we really delay like this?

NenetLootAlarmThree

We must make haste!

NenetLootAlarmFour

Treasure or life?

NenetLootAlarmFive

We need to escape!

NenetAlertOne

We may be spotted soon.

NenetAlertTwo

We are treading too heavily.

NenetAlertThree

We can ill afford any more mistakes.

NenetAlertFour

They will catch on to our presence.

NenetAlarmTriggeredOne

Swiftly, now.

NenetAlarmTriggeredTwo

As expected.

NenetAlarmTriggeredThree

We should escape now.

NenetAlarmTriggeredEarlyOne

We have been spotted!

NenetAlarmTriggeredEarlyTwo

Too clumsy!

NenetAlarmTriggeredEarlyThree

They’ve seen us!

NenetFinalRoomOne

Here we are, then.

NenetFinalRoomTwo

Do you remember what to do?

NenetFinalRoomThree

If you need help, I am here.

NenetFinalRoomFour

Exile, make your move.

NenetFinalRoomAlarmOne

Make your move quickly!

NenetFinalRoomAlarmTwo

Clumsy but speedy, now!

NenetFinalRoomAlarmThree

Get it done!

NenetFinalRoomAlarmFour

Forward!

NenetFinalRoomAlarmFive

Move like the wind!

NenetObjectiveOne

We have it!

NenetObjectiveTwo

Very good.

NenetObjectiveThree

It is done.

NenetObjectiveFour

Ready?

NenetObjectiveAlarmOne

Good, go!

NenetObjectiveAlarmTwo

Run!

NenetObjectiveAlarmThree

Escape!

NenetObjectiveAlarmFour

Move!

SelectionBanterKuraiNenetReply

Truly?

SelectionBanterKuraiNenetReplyTwo

Then I will do my best to serve!

SelectionBanterKuraiToNenetThree

I have been requested, Kurai?

SelectionBanterKuraiToNenetFour

I will not let you down.

SelectionBanterHuckNenetReply

Reporting for duty, Captain Huck!

SelectionBanterHuckNenetReplyTwo

Maybe someday, sir.

SelectionBanterNenetToHuck

I’m ready!

SelectionBanterNenetToHuckTwo

Just tell me what to do!

SelectionBanterNilesNenetReply

Ah, the Templar.

SelectionBanterNilesNenetReplyTwo

What’s a god?

SelectionBanterNenetToNiles

Hello. What is the plan?

SelectionBanterNenetToNilesTwo

Niles, I can feel you trying to read my thoughts.

SelectionBanterNenetToNilesThree

I do not mind.

EntryBanterNilesNenetReply

Good thing for you that I am not a man.

EntryBanterNenetToNiles

Perhaps this is the day that we shall die.

EntryBanterNenetToNilesTwo

I shall likely let you know soon.

EntryBanterHuckNenetReply

Like the ribcage of a dunewalker as the buzzards pick out his organs.

EntryBanterNenetToHuck

Where we go, death follows swiftly.

EntryBanterNenetToHuckTwo

If you insist.

ExitBanterNilesNenetReply

You never asked.

ExitBanterNilesNenetReplyTwo

That’s my favourite.

ExitBanterNenetToNiles

This was a doomed run, yet we cheated fate.

ExitBanterNenetToNilesTwo

I certainly hope so.

ExitBanterHuckNenetReply

Be glad that you are not. Immortality dulls the senses. To be mortal is to feel all life has to offer.

ExitBanterNenetToHuck

Death’s pursuit is inescapable, but we have delayed it this day.

NenetThaumaturgyShortOne

I shall make it happen.

NenetThaumaturgyShortTwo

My will is their command.

NenetThaumaturgyShortThree

Open your mind…

NenetThaumaturgyLongOne

I’ll crack their minds like so many rhoa eggs.

NenetThaumaturgyLongTwo

I can almost hear their thoughts…

NenetThaumaturgyLongThree

Isla says the mind is just another system of gears…

NenetThaumaturgyShortLoudOne

Focusing!

NenetThaumaturgyShortLoudTwo

I shall try.

NenetThaumaturgyShortLoudThree

I hope this works.

NenetThaumaturgyLongLoudOne

My bleakness shall become theirs!

NenetThaumaturgyLongLoudTwo

Empty heads, easy puppets!

NenetThaumaturgyLongLoudThree

Peering into their thoughts!

NenetEntryBanterOne

Thank you for letting me participate.

NenetEntryBanterThree

I just want to be useful.

NenetEntryBanterFour

We will survive this. I trust.

NenetEntryBanterFive

We will succeed.

NenetExitBanterOne

I knew we would make it.

NenetExitBanterTwo

That was harrowing.

NenetExitBanterThree

Let’s return to that rat-ridden place we call home.

NenetExitBanterFour

I hope the Boss approves of my performance.

NenetExitBanterFive

My prediction of our deaths appears to have been wrong.