Paladin Storyline Part 3
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This post is based on "Paladin", the main storyline behind Mabinogi’s Storyline Quests. If you do not wish to find out about what happens next, feel free to return to the previous page and view other strategy guides.3. Ruairi and Triona
You’ve gone through a total of four exercises during the course of your training to become a Paladin, but all of the said exercises have consisted of defeating the Miner Kobolds in Barri Dungeon. You were told to remain patient, as the repetitive training was an important part of becoming a Paladin.
In the midst of your exercises, you also briefly met Ruairi and Triona in the previous episode.
Shall we proceed to the 5th exercise?
1) Paladin Course: 5th Exercise - Morgant
You can acquire the 5th Exercise by requesting it from Craig as you’ve done for the previous exercises.
Paladin Course: 5th Exercise
Class Fee 300G
Class Effect EXP
The sinister Miner Kobolds are harming people around Barri Dungeon. Your mission for today is to eliminate these Miner Kobolds.
This exercise, as expected, requires you to defeat the Miner Kobolds in Barri Dungeon. You can be transported to Barri Dungeon using the Red Wing of the Goddess. Place the [Barri Dungeon Pass for Paladin-in-Training] on the altar of the goddess.
Although you may be hesitant to hurt the seemingly harmless Miner Kobolds in the Boss Room, you must defeat them in order to view the continuation of the short clip.
[Triona]
Ruairi... Morgant is here.
[Morgant]
Ruairi, you stay outside.
Ah, it’s Triona and Ruairi from the previous episode. And… you finally get to meet Morgant.
It’s… It’s the Dark Lord!!
[Ruairi]
You…You...! Ahh! I'm going to kill you!!!!
As soon as he sees Morgant, Ruairi attempts to attack.
However, Morgant easily blocks Ruairi’s attack…
[Morgant]
…Enough! Ruairi!!!! Don't give me the ultimate disgrace of fighting a human who can't even take care of himself right now. If you really want, we can fight later! But now is not the time!
[Ruairi]
…You! Morrighan's puppet! What do you want from me! Why did you keep me alive!!!
[Morgant]
…I like your attitude. I like how you get straight to the point.
[Ruairi]
......Then stop beating around the bush! Why did you save me!!
[Morgant]
.........Let's just say that there was something different about you from other humans, and that interested me.
..How you tried to forfeit your life at the last moment to save the young girl.
...Though you could've been the Lord of the area if you wanted to, but you gave it to your younger brother and chose the life of a warrior instead...
[Ruairi]
What, you've been doing background checks on me...?
...I don't know what to make of that.
[Morgant]
Since you seem to be so considerate of me, why don't we change the subject...? How about…the people around you?
…Did you know your brother became the Lord...?
[Ruairi]
...!!
...I see... Is that right...? It's been a long time... That doesn't surprise me... Wait, my father...!! Did...my father pass away...?
[Morgant]
…Humans can't live forever... Humans can't help but destroy each other and bring themselves down…
[Ruairi]
...!!!
…What do you mean by that?
[Morgant]
...Ruairi... Your father was murdered. That's how Rian was chosen to become the new Lord.
[Ruairi]
What? Who did it...!!
[Morgant]
It was Esras. The prime minister of Emain Macha, Esras the Druid.
[Ruairi]
Wh..what? There's no way... That can't be! Esras is not like that!
[Morgant]
You misjudged her... It happens all the time. Even if you were right about her before, humans... always seem to change. You should know. Esras currently holds all of Emain Macha in her hand. Rian is simply her puppet to control as she pleases.
[Ruairi]
…What, how could this be…?
[Morgant]
The more power the humans get a hold of, the more they want. Face it. That's why there's a term called human nature. Esras is no exception.
[Ruairi]
No.... It…can't be...
[Morgant]
You're in denial... That's the reason why I think highly of you, but... I think I told you too much for one day. If you've already given up the Lordship, then don't dwell on it. Esras wouldn't want that either.
[Ruairi]
Shut up!!
Ruairi, in the moment of his volatile outburst, attempts another attack; but Morgant easily blocks the attack and pushes him away.
[Ruairi]
I can't believe you just said that!
[Morgant]
I applaud your courage, but I can tell that your body has grown very weak. Rest for now. I'll be back later.
On his way out, Morgant stops and turns back.
[Morgant]
If you try to leave this place, I can't guarantee your safety.
2) Ruairi’s Reminiscence
As Morgant disappears, the screen will darken and you will be taken into Ruairi’s memory.
'Hey… are you leaving...? You're not…coming back anymore...?
…Are you awake...?
Don't go... I don't care if I don't become the Lord... Just… Just....
Haha... It is the father's wish for you to become the Lord. Besides, I'm not really interested in that kind of stuff.
…But…But... You're on my side...
'I know...
But it's better that I'm not here. You wouldn't understand right now even if I explain it to you.
Rian. You're destined to someday become the Lord. How will you become a powerful Lord if you cry over something like this... And... You have Esras… It'll be okay.
…Ruairi...
Rian... I'll promise you. If something ever happens to you, I will be there to help you... No matter…how far I might be… I promise I'll come back…
…I will protect you…
Ruairi’s memory goes only as far as the promise he had made to Rian. Then, Ruairi stands up with a sense of determination.
[Triona]
Ruairi! Where are you going?
[Ruairi]
…I appreciate everything you did for me…
[Triona]
I… I want to go with you! You can't go alone... Plus…You don't even know the way back…
[Ruairi]
No, you can't! I can barely take care of myself right now! Didn't you hear what Morgant said? The same goes true for you! I can't guarantee that I'll be able to save your life!
[Triona]
Ruairi... Ruairi!!!
Triona runs after Ruairi.
Once you have finished watching the clip of Ruairi and Triona, you will see that you’re inside Barri Dungeon. Click the statue of the goddess in the treasure chest room to exit the dungeon and complete the quest.
3) Paladin Course: 6th Exercise – Ruairi‘s Rage
When the next day begins, see Craig to request the next training.
Does the exercise have to do with defeating the Miner Kobolds in Barri Dungeon again?
[Craig]
I don't know if you can handle this type of a mission... But I'm going to trust you. Doppelganger is a very dangerous monster. Do your best and complete your mission.
Paladin Course 6th Exercise
Class Fee 300G
Class Effect EXP
Today, we got order to eliminate more advanced Fomors. There is a rumor that Doppelgangers disguised as Humans have appeared in Math dungeon. Your mission for today is to hunt down these Doppelgangers.
To our surprise, your next given exercise entails defeating the Doppelgangers.
Doppelgangers… They are monsters who supposedly look human… But how will you know that they’re monsters then? And just how strong are they…?
[Math Dungeon Pass for Paladin-in-Training]
A Math dungeon pass for 1 that leads to where Doppelgangers appear. Drop it at the Math dungeon altar.
[Red Wing of the Goddess]
This item moves the body and the spirit, with no damage, to a designated position. If the party leader uses it, all party members nearby will move together.
Destination: [Math Dungeon Lobby]
If you’ve requested the next training, you will receive a [Math Dungeon Pass for Paladin-in-Training] as well as the [Red Wing of the Goddess] in your Inventory.
Generate a dungeon by placing the [Math Dungeon Pass for Paladin-in-Training] at the altar of Math Dungeon.
When you enter the dungeon, you will see Ruairi again.
[Ruairi]
…I think we're almost there. Go back now.
[Triona]
...
Ruairi...
…Will I ever see you again...?
[Ruairi]
I don't understand why you want to be so close to me… I'm not the kind of person... who you think I am. Go back to Morgant. Thank you for everything.
[Triona]
...Ruairi...
...
...Then...
Ruairi bids Triona farewell and turns around.
Hmm, is it because Ruairi doesn’t really want to leave her? His steps seem heavy and reluctant.
But Ruairi walks away and does not turn around…
[Ruairi]
...I’m sorry...
Ruairi’s short apology seems heartfelt and sincere. Seeing their backs turn against each other reminds me of someone…
Upon watching Ruairi and Triona part their ways, you will proceed to Math Dungeon. The monsters you will encounter here are Kobolds as with the regular Math Dungeon.
Hmmm… Who is the person you see from afar…?
Triona??!!!
[Paladin Trainee]
It's a Fomor! Kill her!!
The person you see from afar is Triona, being chased by the Paladin Trainees who are yelling, “It’s a Fomor! Kill her!!”
Triona was in Math Dungeon… Does this mean Ruairi is in this dungeon as well? Triona ends up trapped in the room with a lock with no way to escape.
[Triona]
…Ah…I don't want to fight....! I'll just go home quietly... Please let me go...!
[Paladin Trainee]
…I thought Fomors only come out from Barri Dungeon... You can beg all you want, it doesn't matter!
Despite Triona’s earnest plead to let her go, the Paladin Trainees attack her.
Ahhhh!!!
Triona...
So…it is really a Fomor... Let's take her alive to the castle.
Triona!!
…Hey!! What are you guys trying to do?
Ruairi came to her rescue!! And in front of his eyes, Triona lies on the ground unconscious, which infuriates Ruairi.
[Paladin Trainee]
Gasp!! Oh my gosh… it's… it's... It's the Lord's Doppelganger...!!!
…I can't tell the difference…
[Ruairi]
…What...? I'm a Doppelganger...?
[Paladin Trainee]
…But we are the proud Knights of Light! Fomors do not scare us!!
After seeing Ruairi, who looks just like Rian, the Paladin Trainees believe him to be a Doppelganger and prepare to attack. We know who Ruairi is… but the Paladin Trainees don’t seem to know. How can we explain it to them…?
Even before we have a chance to say anything, the battle begins.
Ruairi is a veteran swordsman who set out to rescue Goddess Morrighan… and he defeats the Paladin Trainees one by one… until there is just one left.
[Ruairi]
…I will show you mercy and spare your lives.
…Go home now.
Soon thereafter, a group of people enter the screen; it’s Lord Rian, Esras, and Craig.
[Ruairi]
Rian! It's me! Your brother Ruairi! You don't recognize me…?
Ruairi is thrilled to see his brother, whom he has not seen in ages… but, strangely, Rian doesn’t seem to recognize Ruairi.
[Rian]
...Esras?
[Esras]
…What is going on here! Why are you leaving this Fomor alone?!
At Esras’ command, all the Paladin Trainees are recovered and ready to attack.
[Ruairi]
Esras!! What are you doing!
[Esras]
...!
…Just as I assumed, a Doppelganger...
[Ruairi]
…W…What....? Esras!!! How could you not recognize me! It's me! Ruairi!
[Esras]
…A Fomor trying to act as if he's human. Kill him!
[Ruairi]
Esras! This is one big misunderstanding. Please have your guards retreat!
[Esras]
I don't want to hear your cunning lies, Fomor!
The Paladin Trainees resume their attack, but Ruairi defeats them one by one.
[Esras]
Doppelganger... If you take another step, this child is dead.
Esras takes Triona , who’s been unconscious on the ground, as hostage and threatens to kill her.
[Ruairi]
…I do not wish to fight anymore either. You can investigate me if you want. Please let her go. That girl has nothing to do with this.
[Esras]
Doppelganger… Is that right...? Then get on your knees and surrender! If not...!!
Esras, having witnessed Ruairi’s strength, takes Triona as hostage, and even tries to use magic to threaten Ruairi.
[Ruairi]
...Triona!!! I'll do as you say!! Pease let Triona go!
Watching Triona in great danger, Ruairi refrains from further attacks and kneels before Esras.
[Triona]
Ru... Ruairi!
[Esras]
Wise decision for a Fomor, I say. I'm impressed. Now, hurry up and kill this Doppelganger!
[Ruairi]
...!!!
Triona!!!
Unlike what she has promised, Esras casts magic on Triona, who then fall to the ground again without even the slightest tremor left in her body.
Ruairi… stares at Triona..
[Ruairi]
…Ahh… You… You are....
[Esras]
Kill this Fomor!
[Ruairi]
How…how could you...!!! Esras!!!! How dare you!!!
[Esras]
Kill this Fomor!
With profuse rage in his voice, Ruairi laments for Triona. He stands, surrounded by the encircling Paladin Trainees who are ready to attack at any moment.
But even before the Paladin Trainees can strike their swords, something or someone makes a sudden entrance and defeats the Trainees at once. It’s Morgant!!!
Morgant manages to defeat all the surrounding Paladin Trainees and saves Ruairi from danger.
[Ruairi]
Morgant!!
[Morgant]
I will ask you later… why you didn't listen to me.
Ruairi... This is what human justice is all about. I'm sure you saw Esras' true nature by now… Do you need to see anything else?
Alright, now let's go back with Triona. You will have your chance to fight them later. I will give you more than enough strength when the time is right.
…The choice is yours.
[Esras]
What are you doing, hurry up and catch them! Hurry! The Lord will give a handsome reward to the one who catches them first!
Following the command of Esras, the Paladin Trainees try to attack Morgant and Ruairi, but they disappear from the dungeon.
Is killing all Fomors, even the young ones, and using them to gain power the ways of the Paladins…? Is it the duty of a Paladin to obey any and all brutal commands?
4) Quitting the Paladin Training
You will return to Emain Macha after watching the Paladin Trainees follow Esras’ brutal and absurd commands without even the slightest hesitation.
And it will serve as the deciding factor regarding your swaying determination to become a Knight of Light.
Craig , I do not wish to continue with the training.
[Craig]
Are you really…quitting the training...?
... yes
[Craig]
Is it because of what happened...? I'm sure you carefully thought through it…
…Then I won't ask you any further. It's understandable that you could be traumatized by an experience like that. I understand.
Craig will console you as you exit the Training Center, and your training will come to an end.
You’ve spent quite some time to train to become a Paladin, but the process entailed more Gold than determination or passion… and butchering any Fomors at any cost seemed far from being honorable.
While you were contemplating your decision to become a Paladin and proceeding with the exercises, you were able to meet Ruairi and witnessed the irrational and selfish commands of Eras.
Murdering for one’s own gain… Is that what it takes to become a Knight of Light? You have decided not to take this road of becoming a Paladin… but what are you to do now?
[Note 1]
When the battle between Ruairi and the Paladin Trainees begin, stay outside of Ruairi’s range of attack so the other trainees can attack Ruairi first. Not only Ruairi a veteran swordsman (hence hard to defeat), but you will not be able to clear the quest event if you defeat Ruairi. Try to stay away so that your character doesn’t incur damage and become unconscious.
[Note 2]
When the clip of Ruairi, Morgant, and Triona ends; you will automatically be transported to Emain Macha. You will terminate the Paladin training after the 6th exercise.