The Shrine of Maat (2006)

''This article is about the quest named The Shrine of Maat. For information on the actual shrine, see Shrine of Maat.''

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Meet Imperial Guard Musashi in Sunqua Vale.
 * 2) Travel to the Shrine of Maat and investigate the massacre.
 * 3) Destroy the creature infesting the Shrine of Maat.
 * 4) Speak to Brother Sitai and learn what occurred at the Shrine of Maat.
 * 5) See Imperial Guard Hanso for your reward.

Obtained from
 * Imperial Guard Hanso in Shing Jea Monastery.

Requirements
 * The Rampaging Yetis

Reward
 * 100 XP
 * 150 Gold
 * 50 Jade Wind Orbs (2006)
 * 50 Victory Tokens (2007)

Dialogue

2006
 * "I've bad news, . We found the ravaged remains of a monk just outside of the village. So little of his body remained it is through the sheer will of the Gods he made it this far. On his person was a letter... a cry for help. "The Shrine of Maat has fallen," it said. Meet Musashi in Sunqua Vale and accompany her on this mission."

2007
 * That last reenactment wasn't too bad, but I think we can de better folks. I want more energy and more emotion this time. Okay, you ready, ? *Ahem* I've bad news. We found the ravaged remains of a monk just outside of the village. So little of his body remained it is through the sheer will of the Gods he made it this far. On his person was a letter...a desperate cry for help. "The Shrine of Maat has fallen," it said. Meet Musashi in Sunqua Vale and accompany her on this mission."
 * Accept: I can see it now...my name in lights!
 * Decline: Sorry, I'm destined for greater roles.
 * When asked about quest: Travel to Sunqua Vale and meet Imperial Guard Musashi. Proceed to the Shrine of Maat and investigate the matter.

Intermediate Dialogue 1 (Imperial Guard Mushasha)

2006 and 2007
 * "I saw the remains of that monk. What a grisly sight. We'd better get to the shrine quickly, for I fear the longer we delay the more carnage will result."

Speech bubbles

2006
 * Canthan Peasant: "It ate them. It ate them whole!"
 * Canthan Peasant: "Flee you fools, it's coming!"

2007
 * Canthan Peasant: "In the name of the gods, run for your lives!"
 * Canthan Peasant: "It ate them. It ate them whole!"
 * Canthan Peasant: "Flee you fools, it's coming!"

Speech bubbles

2006
 * "You saved me from that thing! I pray you are blessed for the rest of your days. Thank you!"

2007
 * "You saved me from that thing! I pray you are blessed for the rest of your days. Thank you! (Ha! I'm a natural at this stuff! I hear the famous Norgu is holding auditions for a travelling production of "Norgu's Nightfall." Maybe I should audition...)"

Intermediate Dialogue 2 (Brother Sitai)

2006
 * "That...that creature! It was as if a blanket of night enveloped us...smothered us. Some were consumed before they could even scream. Few escaped. I remained praying beneath the shrine. My prayers were answered and the beast did not notice me as I fled."
 * "It emerged from the darkness and tore apart anyone in its way. It was horrible! A lucky few managed to escape, but the others...I can't escape the hideous images that scar my memory."

2007
 * "That...that creature! It was as if a blanket of night enveloped us...smothered us. Some were consumed before they could even scream. Few escaped. I prayed beneath the shrine that I would be spared. My pleas were answered and the beast did not see me as I fled."
 * "It emerged from the darkness and tore apart anyone in its way. It was horrible! A lucky few managed to escape, but the others...I can't escape the hideous images that scar my memory. (Hmm...do you think I should cry when I say that?)"

Reward Dialogue

2006
 * "You found another of those nightmarish creatures? And so close to the Monastery! I must inform the emperor. With all the guests of the summer festival here we can't let the situation get out of control."

2007
 * "You found another of those nightmarish creatures? And so close to the Monastery? *Gasp* I must inform the emperor. With all the guests of the summer festival here we can't let the situation get out of control. (Okay, that's a wrap folks!)"

Follow Up:
 * A Strange Request

Walkthrough
Start from Shing Jea Monastery and speak to Musashi. Head west till you get to the Shrine of Maat. There you will find a Lesser Grasp by itself. Defeat it and return to Hanso for your reward.