Tamala has asked you to collect several items that she will need to create a counter-curse charm.
Tamala: Oh? Good for you, Player. I can't imagine anyone else is so skilled at doing what they're told.
Tamala: A moment, then, while I put this little thing together.
Tamala: ...there. Now, you'll need some <italic>special</> ingredients for the ritual itself.
Tamala: Take this candle recipe, and make sure you bring me enough of them.
Tamala: The other ingredients will be placed inside the circle, and imbued with Echo. It should serve to lure out whatever nasty curse is clinging on.
Tamala has asked you to gather materials to perform the removal of the curse.
Tamala: Good. Place the candles in a circle around the essence. I'll prepare the rest while you do.
In order to break the curse, you must place the candles around the cursed essence.
Tamala: There. Now we will use this existing essence to draw the curse into the mushrooms. Some scales from the Ancient Koi to reinforce the barrier...
Tamala: (The air thrums with energy as Tamala begins pulling the curse slowly out of the air and concentrating it into the mushrooms.)
Tamala: Mm. I'll need to find a safe way to dispose of these mushrooms- I wouldn't suggest using them in your cooking.
Tamala: It looks like the curse has been successfully transferred. Why don't you investigate what it left behind?
Now that you have broken the curse, inspect what remains in order to determine what it is.
(A broken down Galdur pup lies slumped on the ground. It gives you no reaction.)
Tamala: I wonder what caused this pup to become cursed. I suppose the only way to find out is to repair it and check its memory logs.
Tamala: You know a Galdur who can help, don't you, darling? I've heard all about your little foray into the Temple of the Roots.
As the object appears related to the Galdur, Tamala has suggested you visit the Gardener in the Temple of the Roots in Bahari Bay for assistance.
The Gardener: You are laboring under a few misconceptions. Fortunately, I have decided to enlighten you.
The Gardener: First: What you are describing is known as a Companion-type. The exact model remains to be determined, but colloquially these were known as "Galdur pups".
The Gardener: This is a misnomer, as they are not Galdur- they are constructs with limited cognitive ability.
The Gardener: While free will is a Human concept up to misinterpretation, the true definition of a Galdur is a construct capable of independent decision making that possesses a Oneness.
The Gardener: The Companion-type is little more than a pet. Still, if it is broken, my own Oneness dictates I assist you in repairing it.
The Gardener: I am sure you recognize this Flow hub. Take it and place it near the Companion so that I may examine it in more detail.
In order to help you, the Gardener needs more detail about the object you have uncovered. He has given you a flow hub to place near the damaged pup.
[RUNNING PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSTICS.] [PLEASE STANDBY.]
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Its Runefuel pathways are damaged and the joint-locking mechanisms are corroded with rust.
I will require materials. Return when you have them and I will walk you through the repair steps.
[ESTABLISHING NETWORK CONNECTION.]
My observations of mortal behavior leads me to believe you expect praise for collecting the required materials.
I will dispense a piece of candy as appropriate recognition of your efforts.
Now, follow my instructions precisely...
(Together, you and the Gardener slowly repair the pup. It takes hours of carefully following instructions. Finally, you tighten the last screw and step back to observe your work.)
Now that you have repaired the broken pup, examine it carefully to see if it functions.
(Despite all the repairs you have made, the pup does not show any signs of stirring.)
My instructions were perfect. Either your execution was flawed... or the mechanical damage masked the true problem.
[RUNNING COMPLETE DIAGNOSTICS.] [PLEASE STANDBY.]
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...Retrieve my hub and return it to the Garden.
Having completed his analysis, the Gardener has asked for you to return to see him in the Temple of the Roots in Bahari Bay, along with the flow hub.
The Gardener: Thank you for returning my hub. You may now leave.
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1 line · 1 replyThe Gardener has revealed the object you have uncovered, which turned out not to be a Galdur pup after all. Return to Tamala to tell her what you've learned.
Tamala: Yes... after you and that Gardener disappeared in such a rush, I took the chance to inspect the 'pup' in more detail.
Tamala: Comparing it to those dull little motes filling the Elderwood does it a disservice.
Tamala: This creature is far more interesting... and complex. A living, sentient curse.
Tamala: You see, I don't sense anything wrong with its physical body. Indeed, it appears to be sleeping.
Tamala: Yet nothing I try will awaken it. Which leads me to believe that it has a will- and that it does not want to awaken.
Tamala: If the body is well, all that remains is a sickness of the soul. If this creature has such a thing.
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3 lines · 4 repliesTake the comforting items you have gathered and place them around the "pup" in order to cure the sickness of its soul.
(You place the items around the pup.)
(After a few moments a little blob of Echo rises from the Galdur pup's chassis, and swirls around you in excitement.)
(Wait... excitement? You realize that the Echo is infecting you with its emotions, though it's subtle and easy to ignore if you'd like.)
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2 lines Tamala: It looks like you have a new friend, darling. Mm, such a shame we can't communicate with it properly.
Tamala: It seems like it wants to tell you something. Perhaps there's someone around here who might be able to translate.
Tamala: That Umbraan boy you rescued seems to have quite the affinity for Flow <italic>and</> Echo. The way I see it, he owes you for freeing him- something I had nothing to do with, I might add.
Tamala: Just in case you're still harboring doubts about my intentions.
Tamala: Run along, then. And tell me if you discover anything interesting.