Protect the Learned

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Alert the scholars about the assault on the Halls of Chokhin. You have spoken to X of 8 scholars.
 * 2) *See notes below regarding these steps.
 * 3) Protect the scholars from the advancing Margonite forces. At least 4 scholars must survive. X of 8 scholars are still alive.
 * 4) Eliminate the groups of Margonites attacking Chokin. X of 12 groups remain.
 * 5) See Library Envoy Chukeht for your reward.

Obtained from
 * Kachok in Holdings of Chokhin

Requirements
 * The Search for Enlightenment

Reward
 * 4,000 XP
 * 400 Gold
 * 10 Lightbringer Points
 * Trade Contract

Dialogue
 * [Difficulty: Master]
 * "What are these "scriptures," anyway? They have brought demons and worse to attack the Halls of Chokhin! Oh, this is not good, not good at all. We must protect the scholars inside. Please, find them and tell them to come here where they will be out of harm's way. Then, if you can, clear this sacred place of these most unwelcome guests!"


 * Accept: I will defend the scholars and these sacred halls.
 * Reject: Time for the nerds to get what's coming to them. What good is your knowledge now, book worms? Mwuhahaha!

Reward Dialogue
 * "Chokhin? Attacked? What monstrous work is afoot here? I will seek the guidance of Mehtu the Wise. He would surely know how to respond to such an egregious offense!"

Walkthrough
There are 8 scholars in total, all spread out around the Halls of Chokhin. See the Holdings of Chokhin for a list of them to refer their respective locations. Their names are all prefixed with "Scholar".

Tip: Similar to any defensive quests and missions, having a Minion Master, a trapper, or a nuker helps tremendously.

As mentioned in the notes below, step 1 is always crossed out. There is no need to talk to the scholars. Talking to the scholars about the quest will send that scholar to the area in front of Kachok. When the Margonites reach that area, they will start attacking any scholars in that area. If you do not talk to the scholars (leave them at their respective locations), the charging Margonites will not attack them. This easily solves step 2.

For step 3, it is important to note that the Margonites attack in 2 waves of 6 groups, with at least 24 Margonites per wave. Each group is comprised of one or two types of Margonite units. Fortunately, there are not many Margonite Clerics. The first wave of 6 will charge in from the southwestern stairs. It is advisable to head out of the Halls of Chokhin along that path as soon as you accept the quest to intercept them along the way. It may be best to intercept them at corners where you can use the walls as obstacles to enemy ranged attacks.

Tip: If there is a Minion Master in the group, the party may want to take out the mobs of plants outside the Halls prior to starting this quest to build up an initial minion army.

Tip: Trappers can trap the narrow bridges and stairways that the Margonites must cross in order to get deeper into the Halls.

Once you've taken out the first wave, the second wave will spawn and head for the northeastern path into the Halls. Depending on your strategy (and current party DP), you may either rush back to Kachok's area and repeat a defensive stand at a narrow turn, or you can charge outside in an attempt to catch up to the second Margonite wave from behind. The Margonite groups will get delayed and slightly separated as they get engaged by the several Palace Guards, Vabbi Guards, and Vabbi Guard Captains along the way. This is a good time to try and break up the wave and pull a few groups, particularly the Margonite melee groups from the caster groups.

It doesn't matter if the Margonites actually reach the area in front of Kachok. As long as you did not send more than 4 scholars to that area (i.e. don't talk to them), the Margonites will just stand around there. You can take your time in taking them out. Once all Margonites have been killed, the quest is complete. Head to Mihanu Township to claim your well-earned reward.