Honorable Combat

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Find and rescue Ryun Grayfeather at Jaya Bluffs.
 * 2) Defeat the Ministry of Purity forces engaging you.
 * 3) Catch the Ministry of Purity Sergeant.
 * 4) Survive the battle between the Sensali and the Ministry of Purity.
 * 5) See Soar Honorclaw for your reward.

Obtained from
 * Soar Honorclaw in Kinya Province

Requirements
 * Free Birds

Reward
 * 3,000 XP
 * 1,500 Gold
 * Ruby
 * 2 Lockpicks

Dialogue
 * Hello again, my friend. I have troubling news to share. It seems that one of the prisoners we rescued, Ryun Grayfeather, has vengeance in his heart, and has left for the battlefront to attempt to join the Sensali's fight against the Ministry of Purity. His family tried to stop him, but the old fool felt it would be better to die in honorable combat than await the Ministry's executioner here. I'd be lying if I said the same thought hadn't crossed my mind, but there is also honor in respecting the peace we have with the Canthan people, even if some among them have forsaken our accord.
 * We must stop him from dragging our tribe into this conflict. Should the Ministry report Angchu warriors fighting alongside the Sensali, I fear even the emperor will be powerless to stop the Ministry of Purity from assaulting our village. And that's assuming the Sensali don't cut him down at first sight!
 * Taking more of our warriors to the front will only make this situation worse, I fear. If you would be willing to find him for me, perhaps we can prevent more damage from being done.


 * Accept: I will find your soldier and bring him home.
 * Reject: You want me to charge behind enemy lines to find one soldier? No thanks!
 * When asked about quest: Ryun Grayfeather has likely already reached Jaya Bluffs. You must hurry if you hope to stop him from making a grave mistake.

Intermediate Dialogue 1 (when you reach Ryun)
 * Sensali Warrior: Well, well. If it isn't a human-loving Angchu. And all alone, too? You make this too easy!
 * Ryun Grayfeather: I am not your enemy, fellow Tengu. I come to fight by your side against this common foe.
 * Sensali Warrior: Your people had their chance and you chose humans over your own kind. You're no better than them, and my blade will treat you no differently!

Intermediate Dialogue 2 (after saving Ryun from the Sensali)
 * Ryun Grayfeather: Back human, I will fight you all if I must! I may be old, but with age comes experience!
 * : We do not wish to fight you, Ryun Grayfeather. We have been sent here by Soar Honorclaw. By bein ghere you are putting your family, your friends, and your whole tribe in grave danger.
 * Ryun Grayfeather: You... you're the ones who rescued us from the Roost. Why do you help us, human?
 * : Because the whole world hasn't gone mad, just the vast majority of it. Look, we don't have time, we have to leave before...'
 * Jiao Kuai the Swift: Well if it isn't the attempted Assassins. And an Angchu brave? Reiko knew this peace treaty was nothing but a charade!
 * Jiao Kuai the Swift: Men, deal with them. I'm going to report this to the commander!
 * : No, wait... By the Six, why do they always run?
 * : We have to chase him down. If he is able to escape and report your presence here, the Ministry will use this to justify an attack on your village.

Intermediate Dialogue 3 (as you chase Jiao)
 * Jiao Kuai the Swift: You'll never catch me!
 * : Clearly, you don't know my track record of catching people who run from me...
 * Jiao Kuai the Swift: Maybe I can't outrun you, but I can OUTNUMBER you!
 * : You know, I'm pretty good at succeeding against unfavorable odds as well...

Intermediate Dialogue 4 (when you reach Sizhou Hall)
 * : Can you just give up now?
 * Jiao Kuai the Swift: Ah ha! And here is the commander now. Just in time to...
 * Sensali Warrior: We have you now, humans!
 * Ryun Grayfeather: It looks like we're in this battle whether we like it or not, but now we don't have anyone on our side!
 * : What do you mean? It's a handful of us versus their armies. The odds are in our favor!

Intermediate Dialogue 5 (after the battle)
 * Ryun Grayfeather: We've done it!
 * : We've done it, indeed. We've helped escalate this conflict that much more.
 * : ''Every slain soldier on this field, Tengu and human alike, has a family and friends, all of whome willd emand vengeance for their lost loved one.
 * Ryun Grayfeather: Have the years of battle drained you of all joy from victory? I'd expect that attitude from an old-timer like myself, but you still have many fighting years ahead of you!
 * : No. I've just learned that while you should celebrate your own survival, you should never revel in the death of a foe.
 * Ryun Grayfeather: But they are our enemies...
 * : And I, theirs. Should we meet in battle, chances are, only one will walk away. I have accepted this reality of war, but it does not mean I have to like it.
 * : Now return to your people. It is not wise to stay here.

Reward Dialogue
 * From the sounds of it, there were no survivors left to report Angchu presence during the battle, but we cannot be sure of that. Only time will tell. I am in your debt, . Not only did you save that old fool from certain death, you also prevented us all from being dragged further into this conflict than we already are.

Follow-up
 * A Treaty's a Treaty

Walkthrough
From Seitung Harbor head into Jaya Bluffs. You will find Ministry and Sensali fighting each other throughout the area and do not need to engage these groups. Proceed north toward the quest marker, where you will find Ryun Grayfeather with some sensali. After the dialogue defeat them, then the Ministry that will show up. While the next dialogue suggests a chase, you can take your time as you now head toward the "escaping" Ministry sergeant.

Once you reach the bridge to Sizhou Hall the Ministry and approaching Sensali become hostile. You can engage both for more fun (the fight is manageable) or retreat to the east to prevent being attacked from two sides. Return to Aerie to collect your reward and the next quest.

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