The Drunken Knight

The bartender of the Dancing Jug tavern in Ranyon-ruhn told me of a customer of hers, Hasilius Brahn. Hasilius is an Imperial who arrived in the town recently and hasn't stopped drinking ever since. Although he has never caused trouble, it's a sad thing to see and nobody has managed to do anything about it. Perhaps I should take a look and see what the patrons have to say.

I talked to Farul Sarayn, a mage who resides in the Dancing Jug. He's grown accustomed to Hasilius Brahn, but not enough to put up with him on a daily basis. Farul does, however, feel pity for Brahn and wishes to aid him. Although he doesn't know much about drunkards himself, he is certain that the bartender of the tavern, Alasha Kori, does.

Alasha Kori told me that to clear a drunken man's mind, I need to give him something that has the exact opposite effect of drinks.

I gave Hasilius a potion to fortify his intelligence, which he accepted and drunk right away. I hope it works.

As soon as he drank the whole vial, I attempted to talk to him again, but he was out of control, cursing himself and shouting. Must have been the side-effects Alasha warned me about. A few moments later, he fell on the floor, unconscious. I'd better consult the patrons here on what to do next.

Hasilius Brahn should be awake by now. Perhaps he's in position to speak with me.

Hasilius revealed his sad story, how he was once a brave soldier of the Imperial Legion and how he lost his wife and men in a mission. He has been drinking to forget ever since.

It seems that Hasilius has lost all confidence in himself. If I am to change him, I'll have to help him regain that confidence. He mentioned he once possessed a silver longsword...

I have brought a silver longsword to Hasilius Brahn. It seems that my persistence paid off finally, since he took the sword and I convinced him to give himself another chance. I should now find somewhere for him to exercise his skills. The guards should be able to help me.

I learned that the Tansumiran cave is a good place for Hasilius to see some fighting, given that it houses a small number of outlaw wizards. To find the cave we must leave Ranyon-ruhn and head south and a bit to the east, until we see a rocky hill amidst the plain. The cave entrance is located on the east side of the hill. Fortunately I won't be punished, since their leader is a wanted criminal.

The wizards' leader is dead and Hasilius seems rather satisfied. I wonder what's in his mind right now...

At last, Hasilius acts as a true warrior again. All that's left to do is get him back to the Dancing Jug.

I have escorted Hasilius Brahn back to the Dancing Jug. I should see Simeth on the guard tower to collect the bounty for the rogue wizard leader.

Simeth rewarded me for cleaning Tansumiran cave with some gold and offered me a bottle of imported wine, Alasha Kori's personal gift for helping out.

Hasilius has been killed.