Risu

Risu Topic /4

NPC	Name
Zarka	Each young one is much like another. Faridun, Maraketh, what does it matter to an old woman? Others may scowl for letting Risu sit and listen to my stories, but none may order me silent.
The Hooded One	It takes courage to go against one's people. I once faced a similar decision. There were men and women like me, who believed themselves to be exceptional, and they were correct... terribly, horribly correct. I cursed myself to a permanent exile from my own peers by betraying them. I was unlike mortals, but hated by immortals. I was alone. I would do it all again... and I still might.
Shambrin	This defector, Risu, will never be accepted by the Ardura. You may trust her, and she may provide information about the enemy's intentions, but remember, she is a traitor to her people. We deal with our own traitors using... excessive means. She is not one of us, so we do not consider it our duty to punish her, but neither will we protect her when the time comes.
Shambrin	Risu has proven herself, at least to me. She has spoken only the truth, and I believe she means well. In another life, we might have been fellow {dekhara,} or even friends.

Risu Text Audio /108

Name
One thousand praises, my friend! I thought I would die here. Please, take me back to your caravan and I will tell you anything you want to know. Introduction — Risu
I am of the Faridun. You know us, tale-woman. We are your unwanted and forgotten. Some time ago, a foreign woman came to us, and offered us the power to seize what was ours. We took her deal. We had no idea what it would cost us. When she finally brought us the Beast, it was not the glorious power we'd been promised. It was horrifying. Those of us who did not want to make war, those of us who were afraid of the Beast... Jamanra sealed us in the mine when his Dreadnought was complete. This madness must end! Some may call me a traitor, but I do not seek the destruction of my brethren. I seek their salvation. Identity — Risu
I am of the Faridun. We are the shadows of the Maraketh, the unwanted and the forgotten. Some time ago, a foreign woman came to us, and offered us the power to take back what was ours. We took her deal. We had no idea what it would cost us. When she finally brought us the Beast, it was not the glorious power we'd been promised. It was horrifying. Those of us who did not want to make war, those of us who were afraid of the Beast... Jamanra sealed us in the mine when his Dreadnought was complete. This madness must end! Some may call me a traitor, but I do not seek the destruction of my brethren. I seek their salvation. Identity — Risu
Many thanks. Quickly, let's go. RisuGoWith — Risu
I know what Jamanra intends, for the Maraketh have made a grave error. Atop their burial spires lie their most honoured dead. Our new Queen demanded he seek any trace of ancient flesh from those of renown or power in life. He intends to feed their bodies to a horrific creature he keeps in a cage behind his throne. They call it the Beast. I have seen it, and the sight haunts my nightmares... RisuQuest — Risu
You need not trust me. You will see the truth of my information soon enough. I ask nothing of you, only that you do what you know is right. Defection — Risu
What is that being? Does it travel with you? I would tell you not to trust a mysterious stranger in black, but that would make my own situation rather difficult... The Hooded One — Risu
I cannot say I view the Maraketh favourably, but there is no other power to which I can turn. Jamanra is going mad, and I know that the Maraketh will unite their scattered akharas to confront him if the need is great enough. I believe that it is. The Maraketh — Risu
Meeting the Ardura is disconcerting. Like most Faridun, I was left to die in the desert as an infant. Perhaps someone here is my mother or father... I look at each of them wondering what my life could have been if... if they had wanted me. My people are full of anger and distrust, for reasons I hope are clear. They are blinded by this. The Ardura — Risu
I must pursue what I feel to be right. Asala might yet decide to have me put to death, or abandon me to the Doom of the Desert. I knew these risks, but I had to try anyway. If you had seen the darkness rising in the hearts of my brothers and sisters, you would understand. I am not betraying them. I am trying to save them from themselves. Asala — Risu
I have given all the help I can. The rest will be up to you and the Ardura. I have no doubt Asala will lead all of you to victory. I would wish you a swift triumph, but I know my maddened brothers and sisters will fight like rabid animals. Do what you must. The Coming Battle — Risu
Somehow, she knows when I am near. She frowns and turns away. I fear no one here will ever accept me, but I cannot go back to my people now. Shambrin — Risu
Now that she is willing to talk to me, I find that Shambrin is very kind. I think she understands what it is to be an outsider. If she had been born blind, she would have been a sister-outcast among the Faridun. Being blinded as a warrior, however, guarantees her place among her people. Had I been an Ardura warrior whose lungs became weakened by sickness rather than birth, I would have been her sister here. I think about that life sometimes. Shambrin — Risu
The Maraketh have no idea how great we number. We are larger than any one {akhara} by far, and my brothers and sisters held a great bitterness even before Corruption came among us. Everything we do, from our garb to our food, is made opposite to the Maraketh out of spite. I still feel some of that anger when I see them here, standing proud and colourful. Asala promises them a return to their glory days, but do they not have such glory now? The Faridun — Risu
She is the only one willing to talk with me. I could listen to her stories for days. She truly does not seem to care that I am not of the Ardura... Zarka — Risu
My life would have been much better if I had known someone like Zarka growing up. She cares about everyone here, no matter their station. She has even told me that if I prove myself, I might be accepted here someday. I think that is something I want. Zarka — Risu
This Corruption that plagues the land. I cannot bring myself to fully believe it is the reason for my people's sickening turn. I know that when the Beast first came to us—when Jamanra was raised from death—he quickly became covetous and prone to fits of rage. Soon, that fervor gleamed in the eyes of those around him. You say it is Corruption, but I have not seen anything in my brothers and sisters that was not already there. Corruption may exist, yes, but it does not fully control. It only... excuses. The Faridun are warring against the Maraketh because they desire to do so. They have always wanted this conflict. They want to make those who abandoned us suffer. Corruption — Risu
The Maraketh abandoned us, but there is beauty in their strict traditions. They do not have a choice. The desert is a harsh {Sekhema}, as they say. Uniting as one people, combining our resources - that is the only way we can all live in peace. The Maraketh — Risu
We Faridun have never had grand caravans. In our preparations, Jamanra tasked our people with building one of our own. The intent shifted as madness crept upon him. Soon, it became the greatest war machine the Vastiri has ever known. The wish for a better life was gone. Only thoughts of hatred were left. The Dreadnought — Risu
This... Oriana... the one you called a 'Countess'... Jamanra has declared her our Queen. She first came to us from the south, and seemed sympathetic to our cause. She promised us power... the power to take back our lives. She left for Ezomyte lands, vowing to return with something that would resurrect our greatest hero, Jamanra. With that hope dangled before us, the Faridun united for the first time since his death. We prepared, as she asked. We took the quarry. We began working on the Dreadnought. I am ashamed to admit I was a devout believer in the cause... until the day she kept her promise. She did return. She did bring the power to resurrect Jamanra. She brought... the Beast. The Countess — Risu
The sight of that thing chilled my soul. Those of us who objected to its presence were forced to work, mining and finishing the Dreadnought. By the time we were done, madness was already rife, and we were sealed in the mine to die for supposedly betraying our people... The Beast — Risu
I know what Jamanra intends. Atop the burial spires of Deshar lie the Maraketh's most honoured dead. The King has become driven by madness to seek any trace of ancient flesh from those of renown or power in life. He intends to feed their bodies to the horrific creature he keeps in a cage behind his throne. They call it the Beast. I have seen it, and the sight haunts my nightmares... Jamanra, the Risen King — Risu
The Halani Gates are closed! Then Jamanra must have succeeded in capturing them. He planned to close the gates to prevent the Maraketh from interrupting his... harvest. A siege from the front would be impossible now. But there is another way. An ancient passage lost to time. It was used by the traitor Balbala. I can show you where it is, if you will use it to stop Jamanra before it is too late. Traitor's Passage — Risu
The Maraketh forgot the location of the Traitor's Passage long ago, but we Faridun kept the knowledge of it for many generations, in the hopes one day we could use it against them... RisuA2TraitorsPassageHover — Risu
Here is the entrance. Please. Try to end this before my people are lost forever. RisuA2HereIsTraitorsPassage — Risu
Now that we two peoples have become one, Zarka has begun teaching me her tales. She thinks she does not have many years left, but I hope that she does. I would be honoured to replace her... but only if you do not desire the role for yourself. I will do my best, my friend. RisuA2OnZarkaEndOfActSorceress — Risu
Zarka thinks it is likely our two peoples will become one. She says she will teach me her tales. She thinks she does not have many years left, but I hope that she does. I would be honoured to replace her, but I do not want to lose her just yet. RisuA2OnZarkaEndOfAct — Risu
Another time then. RisuVendor_CloseShopNoBuy_Random — Risu
Another time then. RisuVendor_CloseShopNoBuy_2 — Risu
Another time then. RisuVendor_CloseShopNoBuy_3 — Risu
Not today? I understand. RisuVendor_CloseShopNoBuy_4 — Risu
Not today? I understand. RisuVendor_CloseShopNoBuy_5 — Risu
That is something. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_Random — Risu
That is something. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_2 — Risu
That is something. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_3 — Risu
Well, well, my friend. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_4 — Risu
Well, well, my friend. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_5 — Risu
Well, well, my friend. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_6 — Risu
I am fond of that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_7 — Risu
I am fond of that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_8 — Risu
I am fond of that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_9 — Risu
I trust you appreciate that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_10 — Risu
I trust you appreciate that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_11 — Risu
I trust you appreciate that. RisuVendor_GambleMagic_12 — Risu
It could be better... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_Random — Risu
It could be better... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_2 — Risu
It could be better... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_3 — Risu
Try again perhaps? RisuVendor_GambleNormal_4 — Risu
Try again perhaps? RisuVendor_GambleNormal_5 — Risu
Try again perhaps? RisuVendor_GambleNormal_6 — Risu
It is not your day. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_7 — Risu
It is not your day. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_8 — Risu
It is not your day. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_9 — Risu
Do not be forlorn. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_10 — Risu
Do not be forlorn. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_11 — Risu
Do not be forlorn. RisuVendor_GambleNormal_12 — Risu
The desert is a harsh {Sekhema}... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_13 — Risu
The desert is a harsh {Sekhema}... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_14 — Risu
The desert is a harsh {Sekhema}... RisuVendor_GambleNormal_15 — Risu
That holds power. RisuVendor_GambleRare_Random — Risu
That holds power. RisuVendor_GambleRare_2 — Risu
That holds power. RisuVendor_GambleRare_3 — Risu
I wish you well with this. RisuVendor_GambleRare_4 — Risu
I wish you well with this. RisuVendor_GambleRare_5 — Risu
I wish you well with this. RisuVendor_GambleRare_6 — Risu
May it please you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_7 — Risu
May it please you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_8 — Risu
May it please you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_9 — Risu
I smile, for you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_10 — Risu
I smile, for you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_11 — Risu
I smile, for you. RisuVendor_GambleRare_12 — Risu
A formidable outcome. RisuVendor_GambleUnique_Random — Risu
A formidable outcome. RisuVendor_GambleUnique_2 — Risu
A formidable outcome. RisuVendor_GambleUnique_3 — Risu
Garukhan graces you! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_4 — Risu
Garukhan graces you! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_5 — Risu
Garukhan graces you! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_6 — Risu
You are one with the winds! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_7 — Risu
You are one with the winds! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_8 — Risu
You are one with the winds! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_9 — Risu
May this change your fate! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_10 — Risu
May this change your fate! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_11 — Risu
May this change your fate! RisuVendor_GambleUnique_12 — Risu
Be brave, make a choice. RisuVendor_OpenShop_Random — Risu
Be brave, make a choice. RisuVendor_OpenShop_2 — Risu
Be brave, make a choice. RisuVendor_OpenShop_3 — Risu
Think carefully. RisuVendor_OpenShop_4 — Risu
Think carefully. RisuVendor_OpenShop_5 — Risu
Think carefully. RisuVendor_OpenShop_6 — Risu
An outcasts trove... RisuVendor_OpenShop_7 — Risu
An outcasts trove... RisuVendor_OpenShop_8 — Risu
An outcasts trove... RisuVendor_OpenShop_9 — Risu
Choose, or do not. RisuVendor_OpenShop_10 — Risu
Choose, or do not. RisuVendor_OpenShop_11 — Risu
Choose, or do not. RisuVendor_OpenShop_12 — Risu
I can wait. RisuVendor_OpenShop_13 — Risu
I can wait. RisuVendor_OpenShop_14 — Risu
I can wait. RisuVendor_OpenShop_15 — Risu
I will take this. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_Random — Risu
I will take this. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_2 — Risu
I will take this. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_3 — Risu
I will take this. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_4 — Risu
The deal is done. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_5 — Risu
The deal is done. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_6 — Risu
The deal is done. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_7 — Risu
I am pleased. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_8 — Risu
I am pleased. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_9 — Risu
I am pleased. RisuVendor_SellGeneric_10 — Risu

Risu on Clearing the Way /1


Risu: The other {akharas} must join the Gifting of Water if Asala is to become {Sekhema} of {Sekhemas}. The land is still plagued by the passing of the Beast. They cannot get through. May I ask you, my friend, to journey out to the other end of the Khari Crossing? The way is plagued by a great scorpion and a massive sandworm, both crazed by Corruption. Slay them, so that the others can reach us.

Risu on Clearing the Way /1


Risu: The scorpion and the worm are dead? Ten thousand praises, my friend! I cannot thank you enough. Now, the other {akharas} can join the Gifting of Water...

Risu on Welcome Back /1


Risu: Welcome back, my friend! I have been studying under Zarka, to become a tale-woman. I now live in better conditions than I could ever have hoped for, and I owe it all to Asala. And to you! I tease! We do have serious business, however.

Risu on Asala /1


Risu: One day, we will number enough to make Asala divine. Praise be to that day! She will bring rains to the Vastiri, and glory to our people!

Risu on Better Conditions /1


Risu: The Ardura sleep wherever we must, like rice scattered in baskets, but I have my own pillow now. Have you ever had a pillow? It's incredible! Truly, these are the times of glory! Praise Asala!

Risu on Oriath /1


Risu: I know nothing of this 'Oriath,' but if you need us, we will answer. If I am to die in this war, I will do so gladly, as part of a family.

Risu on Zarka /1


Risu: She has given me a fair chance to catch up. Others want to be the next tale-woman, but it will go to the one who proves herself. I am more motivated. It will be me! It must be me. I owe her that.

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