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Hratli's location was quite vexing in earlier versions of the game, when merchants would only buy the type of items they sold. [[Ormus]] is the NPC merchant nearest to the waypoint and town portal locations, where Cain waits to identify items. But prior to v1.07, Ormus would not purchase weapons or armor, so players who wanted to sell such items had to wind their way over the dock to Asheara or Hratli. Happily, the v1.07 patch struck a blow for convenience and enabled all merchants to buy all types of items, and Hratli is now visited chiefly by characters who need repairs.
==Introduction==
Welcome to Kurast, young Sorceresstraveler. Few come willingly to this ancient city anymore. I hope you brought your wits with you, for sanity is in short supply here.
My name is Hratli. I am a sorcerer skilled in metal work. It'd be a pleasure to help you . . . I don't have many customers these days. Though my own magic is only useful for making enchanted weapons, I'll bet yours will put an end to this terrible evil once and for all. May the spirits of Skatsim watch over and protect you.
To make matters worse, the Children of Zakarum are in league with the forces of Mephisto. The Zakarum have concentrated their power in the Temple City of Travincal, located within Kurast deep in the jungle wilderness.
It's true . . . Their zeal is unmatched. But I say the so-called "Warriors of Light" are nothing more than the twisted puppets of a hidden hand. ===Sorceress only)===Welcome to Kurast, young Sorceress... (rest identical)
==The Golden Bird==
===Quest TipsAfter receiving Golden Bird from Meshif===You will have to take Ku Y'leh's ashes to Alkor.
==The Blade of the Old Religion==
Hratli gives this quest.
===Quest IntroductionThe Mission===
As I told you before, I placed an enchantment upon the dockside in order to keep the demons at bay. But lately, the enchantment seems to be weakening.
As far as I know, the Gidbinn is in the possession of the Children of Light. They do not wish it to fall into the hands of those who can restore its powers.
===Quest TipsAfter Given===As far as we know, the Gidbinn is in the possession of the Children of Light. They do not wish it to fall into the hands of those who can restore its powers.
You may not believe it, but Ormus is the one who can use the Gidbinn to protect us. I trust you already know Meshif. But did you know that he was born and raised here? I suspect that like many of us his spirit is near broken at the sight of Kurast's decline. Only our brand of gallows humor saves us from utter despair.
===Early Return===
Once the Gidbinn is found, Ormus will use it to strengthen the protective barrier around the dockside.
==Khalim=Success===The Gidbinn's Will==magic can only be channeled through Ormus. Take it to him. He has the necessary knowledge about the ancient Skatsimi magics.
==Lam Esen's Tome==
===Quest TipsAfter Given===We have long sought the Black Book of Lam Esen. Rumors of its whereabouts spread as fast as jungle plagues. If you find it, take it to Alkor. ===Early Return===Not getting much help? You know, people are like rugs. Hang them out a window and shake 'em a couple times. You'll be surprised how much dirt comes out.
===Success===We have long sought the Black Book of Lam Esen. Rumors of Now we must see if we can bear its whereabouts spread as fast as jungle plagues. If you find it, take it to Alkorrevelations.
===After Given===
Remember. You can always find sanctuary here with us.
===Early Return===The followers of Zakarum demand complete allegiance to their creed. They have slaughtered many of their own for minor grievances.
They will not hesitate to kill you.
===Success===The followers of Zakarum lacked all sense of moderation. The collapse of their tainted religion gives me hope.
==The Guardian==
Most NPCs have two sets of dialogues during this quest. The default is seen when a character has already completed the [[Quests_Act_Three#Quest_Four:_Lam_Esen.27s_Tome|Lam Esen's Tome quest]] and/or the [[Quests_Act_Three#Quest_Three:_Khalim.27s_Will|Khalim's Will quest]]. The alternate (more commonly seen by players) is delivered if those quests have not yet been completed (and the Black Book is still missing and/or the Zakarum are still a threat).
===After Given===
Mephisto, along with Baal, was originally captured in the desert near Lut Gholein. But imprisoning two of the Brothers together was far too dangerous. The Horadrim built the Guardian Tower to hold Mephisto. When Zakarum came to power in this land, it took over the Temple City without paying any heed to what was locked within the Tower. And it became their doom.
'''Alternate:''' I hear there is a little family reunion about to take place in Kurast. The Three brothers draw close.
===Early Return===
Why build a Tower to place the beast below ground? At times I believe the Horadrim lacked common sense.
'''Alternate:''' Shouldn't you be running frantically up and down stairs about now?
===Success===
It looks like you're going to Hell before me. Put in a good word.
==Gossips==
Within the Temple City stands a tower built long ago by the Horadrim to imprison the… Well, you'll discover more about it soon enough.
If you are another follower of Zakarum, I've told you people before I don't want your Towering Spire or anything else you have to sell!
Some find my prices unreasonable. That is because I am unreasonable.
You'll find that the Zakarumites have the persistence of zombies, but without the charisma.
Asheara leads the mercenary company known as the Iron Wolves. You can hire some of them, but many are occupied securing the dockside.
Alkor is a potion dealer given over to a life steeped in ceaseless study and dissipation.
Ormus is a man of many mysteries. I sense strong magic about him, but he's never spoken of it to me.
I trust you already know Meshif. But did you know that he was born and raised here? I suspect that like many of us his spirit is near broken at the sight of Kurast's decline. Only our brand of gallows humor saves us from utter despair.
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