Delgarath Militia Unsung Heroes: Corruption

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Errand
From NPC(s): Leftenant Carmichael Kincaid
Locations: Delgarath
Previous quest(s): Delgarath Militia Unsung Heroes
Next quest(s): Delgarath Militia Unsung Heroes: Help Jatell
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Carmichael wants you to see the corruption in the Empire and in the army. What is his purpose? Only time will tell.


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Speak with Lord-Commander Jatell at the Imperial Outpost west of Harro

Welcome back to our corner of the world. Have you ever thought about being a politician? No matter. Please excuse my biases. I have a little field trip in mind for you. If you feel like seeing how the gears of war turn, it all starts in Tazoon. In Tazoon they debate things ceaselessly and little gets done, eventually they hand down courses of action to the Lord Commander. I want you to see what sort of men we have leading the Empire to war against the Withered Aegis. Go speak with Lord-Commander Jatell. Be sure to mention me at some point once you can get a word in edge-wise. You'll find him at the latest Imperial Outpost just to the west of Harro, surrounded by powerful and brave guards. Return to me afterward.

Greetings Gifted. Are you here to help our outpost destroy the dastardly undead trying to push further into the lands of the Living Races? No? Why ever not, has the Empire not offered you safety and equality, a place to live? Why it is your duty to lead the charge and rout the Aegis forces! Why don't I do it?

I'm here to lead. I was born to lead. Leaders develop plans and guide troop movements. Know you nothing of war Gifted? Why if I were to go out there and perish, what would the Empire do without me? Flounder and fail, that's what! How dare you utter the name of that rogue, Carmichael Kincaid, in my presence?!? Are you implying he could take my place? He couldn't, he lacks the motivational speaking talent, he lacks discipline, he lacks the very birthright. Without me, this Empire would have been trampled by hordes of undead or worse. My family has been one of the most prestigious for as long as the Empire has stood. He...he had the nerve to slight me and my line, the arrogance of that man... Why in Istaria would our troops follow a low born, and a fiend to boot? If you aren't here to help, perhaps you need to go elsewhere because our supplies are for military and mercenaries, not vagrants.

Game Feedback: Jatell certainly gave you some things to think about as well as a not so warm welcome. Perhaps being a leader and hero has little to do with prestige and rank. Return to Leftenant Kincaid to discuss this.


Return to Leftenant Carmichael in Delgarath.

I see you have returned, you look troubled. Was Jatell everything you thought he'd be? My apologies that was a trick question. You must wonder why he hates me so? Oh, it was many years ago and he was a young man, barely beyond boyhood. Though by some chance he had already made the rank of Captain. He had led a counter strike against some of the Withered Aegis in the Western Deadlands and he and his men were in over their heads. I and a contingent of men, had been given the duty of patrolling the roads near Dryart for Aegis scouts. We noticed signs of troop movements and set out to investigate.

When we had happened upon Jatell, a Wraith and its followers were tearing his troops asunder. When our smaller, well-trained group defeated the undead and saved what was left of Jatell's unit; I berated him for such a foolish maneuver and questioned his tactics. I then noticed his rank and when he introduced himself, I knew my fate was sealed. Jatell is a spiteful man born of privilege, nothing more. I'm certainly only little better, for my brash behavior has cost men their lives and souls before. I see these men when I dream and I am haunted. Alas, this is not the time for tales. We need heroes like you, <player>. I hope you'll help us in the future. Go rest, and think about what you have learned. I hope to join you in battle one day!

Game Feedback: Leftenant Kincaid returns to camp crusted with dirt and bits of gore with a few wounds of his own. He halts and salutes, as does the rest of the militia. After a brief sip of water he addresses you.

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