Learning Vellan

Take note, Khelim! This page contains SPOILERS from Book of Travels.

This quest is ideal for a new player and will teach them basic gameplay such as finding reagents and using actions. The reward will allow the player to decipher signs and other writings around Braided Shore.

NPCs Involved

1. Temple Guardian Ran
2. Deeplander
3. High Scholar Hemet

The Quest

1) Starting the quest

The Temple Guardians.

Travel to the Dandelion temple in Bat Saha, located on an island that can be walked to from the south-east coast, and talk to Temple Guardian Ran at the right-hand side. They will give you the Temple keeper's blossom, and prompt you to find the Deeplander at the West of Bat Saha.

Temple Guardian Ran Dialogue

Dialogue conditions

Dialogue

When you speak to Ran

Magic is a language, one that those of my kind speak fluently... You however must strive to learn the basic language and grammar of making and combine that knowledge with the physical rituals of brewing tea and tying Knot-spells. A simple dandelion that grows on this isle is all that is needed to bind the Khelim's Knot... But more advanced skills require more... Precise knowledge of Reagents. There lives a Deeplander on the main island who can tell you how to search for Reagents in the wild. Give her this flower and she will know that we sent you. Look for her in the Western parts, her song can often be heard there... Farewell, Khelim.

2) Insightful Deeplander

Item Needed: Temple keeper's blossom

The Deeplander (middle figure, holding a cane).

Walk back to the main island and follow the southern coastline of Bat Saha to the far west. Either inside (during the night), or roaming nearby (during the day), a small cave is an unnamed NPC and upon speaking to them her name is revealed to be "Deeplander". She will prompt you to seek High Scholar Hemet back in the town of Bat Saha, letting you know in advance they will only talk to you if you sit before you speak.

Notes

• It is sometimes hard to locate the Deeplander in her shelter, especially at night. Using a light source to brighten the area can make finding her easier. Listening for their song can also help track her down.
• The Deeplander will also give you Keen eye in the midst of her dialogue.

Deeplander Dialogue

Dialogue conditions

Dialogue

Upon first interaction with a Temple keeper's blossom in your inventory:

I see you have been given a Temple Keepers' Blossom, Wanderer. I find it a chore to banter with strangers, but with you I will gladly speak for a moment...You might have already noticed reagents in nature along your Travels. Gathering them requires a keen eye, knowledge of where to search, and patience. I can teach your eye to spot Reagents needed for magical purposes. Magic brews and spell-Knots use many of the same Reagents.Jade algae grows in streams and lakes for instance, while Dandelion can be found on sub-soaked meadows. Knots are not only used for binding spells. Knots are also the traditional written form of the Vellan Language. Learning it can be costly, but I know of a teacher that might help you for free. However he is very strict. He has a house in the upper city...Look for a scholar wearing a yellow coat, And oh! Remember to greet him in the old fashion, by sitting down, or he will most likely ignore you.

3) Vellan Lecture

High Scholar Hemet.

Walk back to the Northeast to the town of Bat Saha, and go to the Northern buildings (called Saha Rise on the map) to find an NPC in yellow clothes.

Use the Action Rest near this NPC in yellow clothes who is initially labelled "Knot-scribe". You will then be able to talk to them, and their name is revealed to be High Scholar Hemet. Listen to their lesson on Vellan writing to finish the quest and receive your reward.

High Scholar Hemet Dialogue

Dialogue conditions

Dialogue

When you speak to the Knot-scribe the first time after sitting down

What have we here?! A stray Khelim flying into my house? And a well mannered one at that, how nice. You must be here to learn to read Vellan writing, am I right? That requires discipline, time and love, don't you know? Are you quite ready? Sitting comfortably? It will be quite a lot to absorb in one sitting. So...Let us begin! Haridasam, haridasem, haredasim Good! Now for the rest... Gereng, Gerang, Germin Disehm, Diset, Disarem Amka, Amkana, Armaga Betel, Beltel, Belusi Opim, Opam, Oppenim Vul, Valo, Valimo Kam, Kamd, Kamuki Zaha, Zehek, Zekkeh Pilt, Pilok, Pilakeh Mem, Memok, Mekoma Terve, Terivo, Terravah Sama, Sumo, Sumama Cru, Cruk, Crukri Ende, Endel, Endela Lamna, Limuna, Lallama Nito, Nato, Nitao Ralla, Rollo, Ralollo There...That should do it! Let me give you my notes from your lesson. You need to Learn the skill note in your inventory...Then Memorize the Skill from your skillbook. After that you should have a good grasp of reading Vellan writing. Now fly away little dandelion, and don't forget to read the sign on the way out to test your new skill!

Reward

Reward
	Vellan Tongue
	Steam Achievement - Learn Vellan

Notes

The reward is a passive skill which will allow you to read signs and other writings. You will need to right-click the Vellan Tongue skill card in your backpack and click Learn to permanently write this to your skillbook. You can then open your skillbook to memorise the skill.