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Captain Miken briefs you on the Ruins of Surmia mission.
Briefing for Ruins of Surmia (Mission)
Captain Miken: "Always the stories of Ascalon are bittersweet. We find victory only when we've already lost everything that matters. What can I help you with, friend?"
Player: :"Have you seen Prince Rurik?"
Captain Miken: "Prince Rurik has already headed out past the Wall. I fear for this safety."
Player: :"Why so somber? We are victorious."
Captain Miken: ::"True the Wall has been retaken and the Charr pushed back beyond our borders. But the Charr took hostages while they retreated. Many fine soldiers are now at the mercy of those beasts, and Prince Rurik is enraged."
Player: :::"They took hostages? What will they do with them?"
Captain Miken: ::::"From what I hear, there are only two fates for those taken by the Charr. They are either enslaved and worked until they fall down dead, or they are roasted alive and eaten. Either way, it doesn't sound like much fun to me.
The prince says he'll never rest until our countrymen have been brought back safely. Right now he's gathering recruits brave enough to head out into Charr territory with him. He intends to rescue those that have been taken. But I fear this is a mistake. We don't need any further loses (sic losses). If Prince Rurik were to fail, that would be the final straw that breaks the back of Ascalon."
Player: :"You are not alone in your concern."
Captain Miken: ::"What you say is true. King Adelbern has publicly criticized Prince Rurik for his hotheaded, brash behavior. He not only endangers his own life, he risks the future of Ascalon.
Perhaps you can safeguard his life and return him safely to Rin without Ascalon suffering another tragedy."
Player: :"What must I do?"
Captain Miken: ::"Head out past the wall and rendezvous with Prince Rurik. He'll need your help if he is going to be successful.
Player: :::"I'm on my way."
Captain Miken: :::"Look after the good prince. He is very brave, but sometimes too much so."