The Art of Making Friends

1. Learn more about Alushinyrra's leadersHow can one identify the leaders of Alushinyrran society, when that society resembles a murky concoction that is constantly stirred up by chaos? The process is easier than it may seem. All it requires is to engage one's inquisitiveness and ask the right questions of the right interlocutors. Expose the noxious brew that is Alushinyrra to the heat of one's curiosity and it will soon begin to break down into its component factions — some of its elements will settle at the bottom as useless sediment, while others will rise to the top.
2. Secure an audience at the Harem of Ardent DreamsWalls are the material embodiment of any hierarchy. The invention of the social ladder by necessity entailed the creation of fences and barriers to illustrate the social boundaries separating the best from the worst. Even demons need walls, if only to break through them and daub them with obscenities to show their disdain for the authorities. It is no wonder then that, in order to vie for Shamira's attention, one must overcome one of the most prestigious and well-guarded borders in all of Alushinyrra and gain entry to the Harem of Ardent Dreams.
3. Find ZiforianShamira suspects that, in order to learn the truth about the Nahyndrian crystals, it would be useful to talk with Ziforian — her predecessor, who was banished by Nocticula from her position of Alushinyrra's ruler after an attempted coup. This biographical fact, which would make Ziforian an outcast and untrustworthy type in the cultures of many worlds, is not considered shameful at all in demon society. Treachery, betrayal, and disloyalty to higher authority are considered honorable in the Abyss, and Ziforian deserves condemnation for just one reason — he failed.
4. Get inside the Mage's Tower in the Upper CityZiforian's key can take the Commander to the tower of a mage who once lived in Alushinyrra a long time ago. There is good reason to assume that he knew a great deal about Nahyndrian crystals, because he used them to obtain magical energy. In truth, a significant part of magic is devoted to solving this particular issue — the most efficient ways to extract energy and special features from items in a mage's possession, and to convert that energy into useful magical effects. If this long-dead mage succeeded in his endeavors, his tower may contain important clues.
5. Find a Nahyndrian crystalThe Storyteller believes he will be able to tell more about the Nahyndrian crystals if he gets his hands on one. The most obvious way to find a sample of the mineral is to look in the place where it is excavated. That would likely be some kind of mine or natural quarry.
6. Gather rumors from among the beggars
7. Find Ziforian near the Battlebliss entrance
8. Find some useful information inside the Mage's Tower
9. Give the crystal to the Storyteller
10. Talk to ShamiraThe truth about the origin of the Nahyndrian crystals has been ascertained. All that remains is to go to Shamira and share this recently acquired knowledge... or perhaps not. Everyone knows that the demon instinct is to rebel at all costs — sometimes conspicuous disobedience can lead to greater respect than diligent service.
11. Find the leader of the beggars
12. Ask Shamira for her patronage
13. Ask for information at the Bad Luck Inn
14. Find the door that can be opened with Ziforian's key
15. Talk to ShamiraThe truth about the origin of the Nahyndrian crystals has been ascertained. All that remains is to go to Shamira and share this recently acquired knowledge. But there is another option — to refuse to tell her anything and challenge her openly. It is anyone's guess whether the Ardent Dream will hold up her end of the deal, but publicly humiliating the mistress of Alushinyrra in her own palace? Now that might just pique the interest of the Lady in Shadow.
16. Find someone among the beggars who has information about Ziforian
17. Search for the crystal in the Alushinyrra mines

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