'I am Numûru, pleased to meet you outsider. I am the sworn protector and Hand of the Queen, leader of the deadly Subuzûri and — if you ply me with enough wine — singer of songs of Mizâdi's deeds and battles from Urmâkh to the Khûd. But that can wait for happier times, friend.

'I have an urgent matter with which I'd ask your help. Scouts of the All-seeing have been pressing closer and closer to Urmâkh. We captured five this week alone. Regrettably, we missed a raiding party this morning. They made off with several innocent residents of Urmâkh, no doubt to torture them for information on our plans and defences.

'You have proven quite resourceful in accomplishing much for Hamât, and Mizâdi. She has placed her trust in you multiple times, and you haven't let her down. I've been watching you quite closely, friend. This is a mission of great import. I believe you are skilled enough to accomplish what few others could. Please, go to Kûr Anzar, find where they have taken those Urmâkhi citizens, free them, and defeat any Barkhûshim that get in your way. You are the best hope those people have to return safely to Urmâkh, so please, go quickly.'

Return to Numûru in Urmâkh with your report.

Objectives

• Talk to Numûru