Verdentine Magnan

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Verdentine Magnan
Non-Player Killer

Race	Male Aluvian
Title	Entomologist
Location	75.5N, 20.6W on a hill in Grievver Valley near Stonehold

Stats
Level	28
Strength	72
Endurance	149
Coordination	86
Quickness	91
Focus	215
Self	228
Health	175
Stamina	289
Mana	278

Notes

Route: See Stonehold.
Accepts dyed and/or stamped flags in exchange for a fresh white unstamped flag.
Has numerous additional interactions with the following Olthoi and Grievver items:
- Olthoi Carapace, Olthoi Claw, Olthoi Egg, Olthoi Head, Olthoi Cuirass, Olthoi Helm, Olthoi Sword, Olthoi Ichor, Vial of Organic Acid, Harvester Pincer, Gardener Pincer, Soldier Pincer, Legionary Pincer, Eviscerator Pincer, The Queen's Head, Head of the Olthoi Queen, Chocolate Olthoi Cake, Velveteen Olthoi, Pack Grievver
Yes, he does his best to look like a Derethian Spiderman.

Dialog

Idle dialog

Verdentine Magnan writes something into a book of notes, mutters a bit and continues writing.

Verdentine Magnan says, "Fascinating!"

Verdentine Magnan says, "Did you see that!? One of the Grievvers just motioned as if to warn another one! Perhaps this is a basic form of non-verbal communication or maybe a hierarchical order, I must record this and study it further."

Verdentine Magnan says, "What are they up to?"

Verdentine Magnan says, "Remarkable creatures!"

Opening dialog

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "No, I can't have a campfire. It might attract the Grievvers."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Small price to pay really."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I recently tried to get recognition at the Arcanum for my work on Grievvers. Do you know what they told me?"

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "They said chasing bugs is "just an eccentric hobby" not worthy of funding. Well, I don't need the Queen's backing. I'm sure that my work will bear fruit and prove its worth to those skeptics someday."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I have a theory on how Grievvers perceive the world. They have no evident visual organs, yet they seem to move about quite easily."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "From what I have learned and deduced I believe Grievvers come from the same world as the Olthoi, but unlike the Olthoi they were bent to the will of the Shadows. This undoubtedly changed them in ways I cannot say. Perhaps they used to have eyes, perhaps not, I think they may use magics now to attain a view of the world. If so, they can probably see things that we cannot. Or it may be that they have a heightened sense of smell that which allows them to move about and find prey."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "At some point I may try and get a specimen to dissect to learn more, but my work here is currently more important."

Verdentine Magnan gazes dreamily into the distance.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Imagine having the abilities of a Grievver! You could climb almost any surface. Your strength would be magnified many times that of a normal human. You could spin webs, although that seems rather useless unless you want to catch your lunch... You reactions would be enhanced and you might have senses beyond those we are aware of."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I know that sounds silly, but I often daydream about such things."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Did you see that? A little Grievver! I wonder if it's a different species or just a juvenile."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I fear that they may detect my camp here on the hill and figure a way up. I'm not much of a fighter I'm afraid."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "This I know for a fact. The Grievvers cannot abide the presence of Olthoi. They will fight fiercely against them whenever the two come in contact. This leads me to believe that the Grievvers and Olthoi share some common origin."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Grievvers eat whatever they can catch. I see them dragging rabbits, aurochs and other creatures. Yesterday I saw them drag an injured Olthoi to the west of the valley where I expect they have a nest of sorts. Unfortunately many young warriors and mages new to the world also fall prey to the Grievvers out of inexperience."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "What? A minor setback? Ah, yes the lifestones. You wouldn't think that was any worse than the hundreds of other ways we can die and be reborn anew into this world, but Grievvers prefer to eat their food alive I'm afraid. They try to injure their prey and cocoon it for consumption at their convenience. I... I sometimes hear horrible sounds from down their. Be careful here I beg you."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I believe that the Grievvers have a complex social order. I can often see one deferring to another in combat or during feeding. Yet it doesn't appear to be a purely physical hierarchy since I've seen a smaller Grievver receive deferential treatment. Perhaps they also recognize intelligence or magical ability as dominating traits. It's all very interesting!"

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I am very interested in insect trophies and body parts. You can learn much about a creature from its remains. If you have any I would greatly enjoy looking them over. Don't worry I'll return them after I've examined them. I do however have a powerful appetite and cannot make the same assurances about food. Haha!"

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I'm afraid I find the recent Grievver activity in this valley somewhat unsettling. They seem to guard the area against all other creatures. I've never seen Grievvers build a nest, but I think that's just what they are doing. Perhaps the lack of Shadow influence for so long is allowing them to return to a more natural existence. If you think yourself brave enough I would be very grateful to know what they are doing in the far east of the valley."

Flag Quest Interactions

Silk

You give Verdentine Magnan Silk

Verdentine takes the Silk and fluffs it in his hands

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "That's some very nice Silk! Got it from a Grievver you say? Well you shouldn't try and get anymore for at least two weeks. We have to think about conservation don't we?

Verdentine Magnan gives you Silk

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Here you go. Very interesting substance, it's a much finer quality than the webbing I've seen all over the valley. You know, I've heard of two machines able to spin fine materials like this into cloth. I seem to remember they were both found in Castles somewhere... let me check my notes.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Yes, here it is!

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "It says here that there was a Spinning Wheel found in a Castle to the Northeast of Shoushi overrun by skeletons... and here it says that a Loom was recently found in a food cellar at Neydisa Castle. The residents dragged it up to a tower room, but were unable to get it to produce any useable cloth.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I think our insect friends have provided you with the materials required. You might try seeing if you can get the devices to work.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Good luck in your travels my friend! I am going to continue my studies of these fascinating creatures here. Please, only kill them out of necessity so as not to disturb the fragile ecological balance in this area.

Spool of Silk

You give Verdentine Magnan Spool of Silk

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "So, you were able to get the Spinning Wheel to make this? Wonderful! And very strong thread too. Are you going to see what the Loom at Neydisa Castle might do with it? This is wonderful, now that grievvers can provide us with Silk, perhaps people will take my work more seriously."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Spool of Silk

Flag

You give Verdentine Magnan Flag

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Such fine craftsmanship. You say the Loom at Neydisa Castle made this? Fascinating what machines can do."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "If I weren't so interested in Grievvers and Olthoi I might consider studying these magical devices, perhaps in time I will grow tired of them..."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Oh, look here, you have something on your flag. I'll just wash that out for you."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "All clean, here you go."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Flag

Item Interactions

Olthoi Carapace

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Carapace.

Verdentine eyes grow extremely wide as he surveys the Olthoi Carapace you hand him.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Did you take this from a Queen?"

For a brief moment Verdentine looks extremely dangerously, then the anger leaves his features leaving a look of sad resignation.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I wasn't sure if the rumors were true... Now I'll never be able to see her alive, I can only hope that she wasn't the last."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "You must be quite a skilled hunter to have recovered this whole. I just can't get over this size of this Carapace. Thank you for showing me this."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Carapace.

Olthoi Claw

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Claw.

The researcher hefts the claw in his hands.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Extremely lightweight, yet amazingly strong and look at the sharp edge here. They can pierce armor with these things as easily as you do with a sword. Speaking of which, you can have this crafted into a sword by my friend who still lives in Newic. His name is... come to think of it, I don't know his name. Huh! Everyone just calls him the Olthoi Hunter."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Claw.

Olthoi Egg

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Egg.

Verdentine pokes a hole in the egg with his finger. He eyes the contents for a second and then tips the egg to his mouth and drinks it down.

A wave of nausea washes over you.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Delicious! And it will keep me going while I'm out here in the field. Thank you."

Olthoi Head

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Head.

Verdentine holds the Olthoi Head up reverently peering through the eyeholes.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "The Olthoi is a marvel of nature. I would love to see the world they can from, their natural environment must be very harsh and demanding to require so much armor."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Have you thought of making a helmet out of it? I have a friend who crafts items from Olthoi trophies. He lives in Newic, I'm sure he would be happy to make this into a helm for you. He's known as the Olthoi Hunter."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Head.

Olthoi Cuirass

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Cuirass.

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Cuirass.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Here we have one of the most beautiful examples of natural armor. The Olthoi Carapace is perfectly suited to resisting heavy blows and attacks as well as sharp piercing strikes. This cuirass is lighter than most and stronger too, a fine piece of work. Thank you for allowing me to study it, may it protect you always."

Olthoi Helm (retired)

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Helm.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Ah, my friend the Olthoi Hunter has made you a fine helmet. May it serve you well, at least better than it served its original owner."

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Haha, it's not often I have company to laugh with."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Helm.

Olthoi Helm

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Helm.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "A newer version of my friend's famous helm. Look at that craftsmanship! He uses the Olthoi head's natural strengths and adds to them where the shell is weakest. A beautiful helm. You are very lucky to own one."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Helm.

Olthoi Sword

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Sword.

Verdentine Magnan hefts the weapon in his hand and examines the blades black luster.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Its lighter than steel and sharper than most non-magical weapons. It's odd that you can fight Olthoi with their own appendages. You would think it would cause them some confusion as well... Perhaps it just makes them angry. A fine sword!"

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Sword.

Olthoi Ichor

You give Verdentine Magnan Olthoi Ichor.

[he pretends to drink it]

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "Haha, just kidding! I know what this stuff is and I very seriously doubt I would like the taste of it. However be forewarned, I wouldn't open this here if I were you. The Grievvers have a fierce dislike of the Olthoi and I'm afraid that the smell of this stuff, if in fact Grievvers can smell, would bring them running in droves."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Olthoi Ichor.

Vial of Organic Acid

You give Verdentine Magnan Vial of Organic Acid.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I see you've harvested some of the rare Grievver Acid. Very powerful stuff! By the way, don't open this anywhere around here. If the Grievvers pick up on it they could cause you no end of trouble."

Verdentine Magnan gives you Vial of Organic Acid.

Harvester Pincer

You give Verdentine Magnan Harvester Pincer.

Verdentine Magnan tells you, "I've heard of these. Apparently they are quite valuable on Marae Lassel. I really need to take a trip to the island to study the Olthoi there. I've even heard rumors of a new Olthoi Queen. There just isn't enough time is there? Oh well, my work here is fascinating too."