Stormrise

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Stormrise is the first set of quests once you complete the Tutorial Quest. The story covers levels 1 to 10, and involves your joining a School, learning the secrets of the Lone Swordsman techniques, and saving the masters of the Ten Schools on your quest to have your revenge on the Eminence School and those who destroyed your village.

=Story=

This quest chain directly follows the Tutorial Quest.

In Part 1, Lynhu Tsong teaches you a few basic skills and consoles you over the loss of your village.

In Part 2, you venture into Fu Giu and discover that the people who destroyed your village are still looking for you. Fleeing from them, you run right into their leader, Zoh Tin. He is about to kill you when Lynhu Tsong once again intervenes and stops him. Lynhu Tsong recognizes Zoh Tin as a member of the Eminence School. Lynhu Tsong suggests that Zoh Tin is not that strong, and if you join one of the ten schools you may gain enough power to defeat him.

In the Intermission, you join one of the ten schools.

In Part 3, you fight Zoh Tin for the first time. Using treachery, he knocks you down into a cave...

In Part 4, with the help of Saint Condor, you discover the final resting place of Master Sword Devil - an undefeated warrior - learn his secret techniques, and escape from the cave.

In Part 5, you learn of a mysterious map that all of the Schools want to find. It leads to the Swordmaster Cave, rumored to be the final resting place of Master Sword Devil. Unsure if the cave you just escaped from is the same cave, you assist the school Masters with locating and assembling the map pieces.

In Part 6, you work with Lynhu Tsong to learn that the map is a fake created by Eminence School in order to draw the Ten Schools into a trap and destroy them. You and Lynhu Tsong fight your way to the school Masters in order to help rescue them.

In Part 7, you board Eminence School's ship, and defeat Zoh Tin. You also fight his father, Tin Mien, and are losing until the Ten School Masters arrive and channel their chi into you. This extreme power boost forces Tin Mien to flee, but not before he sets the ship to explode. You escape on a kite and fly back to Fu Giu.

This quest chain wraps up with you visiting your School for more training. Once you return from training, see Song of the Vast Sea for the next quest.

=Part 1 - Mortal Heaven Inn= Lynhu Tsong consoles you over the lost of your village.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Ah, you're awake.

I thought you would die with such a serious wound, but you recovered nicely. I am Lynhu Tsong, Splendor School disciple.

Let me show you something cool. I'll teach you how to recover HP and Chi by Meditating. It'll help speed up your recovery.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
You look a lot better now. You sure are talented with Chi... I've never seen anyone heal their wounds that quickly!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: I am Lynhu Tsong, Splendor School disciple.
 * Lynhu Tsong: Control the flow of your Chi. You are capable of invigorating your body through manipulation of Chi.
 * Lynhu Tsong: Ha ha ha, still feel sick?

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
You've been out cold for 3 days. The people of Lone Sword Village were slaughtered like animals... As far as I can tell, you're the only survivor. There are different stories and theories about the massacre, but no one has been able to pinpoint the culprit. I know you must be in deep grief, but weeping won't bring the villagers back. Let's drink to get your mind off things. Then, we can come up with a plan to avenge Lone Sword Village!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Ahh! The smell of fine wine. Tasting wine is like tasting life. It's a little bitter and a little sweet.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Ah, I'm feeling a bit tipsy. Don't mind me if I start spewing out nonsense! Here... I'll sing a little song.
 * We are heroes in this age,
 * floating exhaustedly in the river of time.
 * Compared with drinking,
 * crowning is but laughter.

Cheer up, Swordsman! Let's drink to your survival!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Splended! I'll teach you some Acrobatics. You'll need these skills to get around Jianghu.

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: Ha ha ha, good wine!

=Part 2 - Fu Giu= You venture into Fu Giu for the first time.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
I've just received word that the Ten Schools have gathered at Fortune Mercenaries to discuss the Lone Sword Village massacre. Don't worry - I won't tell them that you're here. If the culprit is revealed, you'll be the first person I tell. Here are some Silver Shards. Please take them and buy some new clothes. But be careful; the murderer and his crew may be lurking around the city. My master asked me to return as soon as possible, so I must be on my way. Farewell for now!

Ju Dodo's Ending Text
Clothes make a man just as a saddle makes a horse. A looker like you deserves only the best clothes. I have clothes that will bring our your best features. Please try them on!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: See you.

Ju Dodo's Starting Text
After the Lone Sword Village massacre, lots of people have flocked here from all over Jianghu. Rumor has it they've come for treasures like Skill Scrolls and Compendiums. With all these fighters in one place, things are bound to turn bloody! You look like a warrior, so you know well that safety is imperative. If you have anything valuable, store it in your Stash!

Woo Tsinchian's Ending Text
You must take care of your treasures in such a turbulent time! Your items will be perfectly safe if you put them there!

NPC Chatter

 * Blackshirt Man: Did you find the one escaped from the village? The young master has ordered. None shall live.
 * Blackshirt Man: Yes. You, come with me. Stay sharp!
 * The killers are searching for you. Tread carefully!

Woo Tsinchian's Starting Text
You, there. I have some advice for you. You look ill at ease. And probably with good reason; recently, warriors from all over Jianghu have been showing up here. I hear the Blacksmith knows more about this chaos. You can ask him for information.

Czen Shinwu's Ending Text
The blades you see here are all forged with fine iron... Wait, what? You're not here to buy weapons?

Czen Shinwu's Starting Text
The Lone Sword Village massacre? Nearly thirty people including women and children were all killed. It's too cruel... (He looks around and then speaks to you in a low voice.) Just now, a man came here looking for the supposed lone survivor of the massacre. He didn't look like a government official. According to his description, the person he's seeking is around your age. You don't fit the rest of his description, though, so I think you're safe. I think I saw him heading for the apothecary, if you want to investigate more.

Gwan Shanchiu's Ending Text
People are always fighting for reputation and money, so they always come here for medicine to heal their wounds. Although I am an excellent doctor, I can't bring the dead back to life. I wish there were something I could do for the people of Lone Sword Village...

NPC Chatter

 * Czen Shinwu: The weapon makes the warrior! Come around if you need a spare.
 * Blackshirt Leader: Have you found the survivor?
 * Blackshirt Man: N-Not yet. But I have sent spies all over town. It won't take long.
 * Blackshirt Leader: You fools! Did you speak to the apothecary? Ask about any new faces who have recently sought healing.
 * Blackshirt Man: Yes, you are right! We will go to the apothecary immediately!

Cutscene Summary
Fleeing from the men who massacred your village, you run straight into their leader, Zoh Tin. He is about to kill you when Lynhu Tsong once again intervenes and stops him. Lynhu Tsong recognizes Zoh Tin as a member of the Eminence School.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Zoh Tin has followed you all the way here. It seems that Eminence School is quite determined to catch you.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Eminence School is one of the Five Great Schools and has a fine reputation in Jianghu. It will be hard to convict them without solid evidence.

Listen to Lynhu Tsong's plan
So it seems the man hunting you down is none other than Zoh Tin, son of the Eminence School's Grandmaster. He may sound important, but his martial arts skills don't match up to his nobility. A young prodigy like you might be able to take him on. You won't know unless you try!
 * Can I really become that strong in such a short time...?

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Well, martial arts requires not only effort, but also talent.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
The masters of the ten big schools are gathered in this city right now. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring martial artist like yourself. Learn about the history and styles of each of the schools and choose the one that resonates most with you.

=Intermission= You must choose one of the ten schools. Complete the Greetings, Master! quest for the school of your choice. This will be your class for the rest of the game.

Quest Text
With the school weapon, you can begin to learn our skills. Just keep these key points in mind...

Quest Text

 * (varies depending on school)

=Part 3 - First Battle= You have joined a school and can do battle with Zoh Tin.

Zoh Tin's Ending Text
Ridiculous! You really think you can beat me after just taking a few martial arts lessons? Don't make me laugh!

Zoh Tin's Starting Text
I'll be waiting in the Plaza. I will crush you!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Don't worry. Don't worry.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Woah, woah, something's not right. This guy is so eager to defeat you in a duel, but won't fight you in front of others? Smells fishy to me. He's resorting to trickery because he fears you in a fair fight. Show him he has every right to be scared!

NPC Chatter

 * Zoh Tin: If you want to know more about the Lone Sword Village, follow me.


 * Night Watchman: It is so dark, be careful... Whah! Who are you?!
 * Zoh Tin's Lackey: Who is shouting? Shut up.
 * Zoh Tin's Lackey: If you say one word I won't hesitate to kill you!


 * Zoh Tin: To become a disciple of the Ten Schools, you're either brave or stupid. Let's find out which one you are!
 * Zoh Tin: Hmph! Not bad. Second team, attack!
 * Zoh Tin: Don't get cocky. Race me!

Quest Notes
You will need to kill 6 Eminence Disciples while following Zoh Tin.

Cutscene Summary
Racing Zoh Tin across the rooftops, you follow him outside the city.

Timid Eminence Disciple's Ending Text
P-Please don't kill me... I'm not here to fight you!

Timid Eminence Disciple's Starting Text
N-No! Please! I don't wish to fight you! Young master Zoh just asked me to relay a message to you that he is waiting to fight you at White Tower. If I were you, I'd turn around. Who cares about the duel? I'd rather live a coward than die bravely!

NPC Chatter

 * Timid Eminence Disciple: Do not kill me! I know nothing!
 * Zoh Tin: Well, should I praise your courage or laugh at your silliness? You can try me!

Cutscene Summary
Zoh Tin flees up the Pagoda - as you chase him up the Pagoda, you are ambushed by his companion Tin Mein, and are knocked off the Pagoda and fall down into a cave.

=Part 4 - Lone Sword Barrow= You learn the secrets of the Lone Swordsman's principles.

NPC Chatter

 * Saint Condor: Whoo... Whoo... Whoo... (The Giant Condor circles around the Stone Lantern.)
 * Saint Condor: Whoo... Whoo... Whoo... (The Giant Condor flies around excitedly. It seems to be beckoning you to follow it.)
 * These are the Lone Swordsman's Principles.
 * Saint Condor: Whoo... Whoo... Whoo... (There's more to explore beyond the opened door. Follow the Giant Condor.)
 * The Scabbard Mechanism was triggered, opening the door of Sword Devil's Barrow.
 * Saint Condor: Whoo... Whoo... Whoo... (The Giant Condor flies towards the light in front, seeming to lead you out of the cave.)
 * After studying the Lone Swordsman's principles, the second door of Sword Devil's Barrow will open.
 * Sword Devil Barrow Spider King becomes angry. Kill it quickly!!

Sword Barrow Saint Condor's Ending Text
Hoo... I haven't flown at such a high speed in a long time. It's exciting, but I feel a little dizzy.

Sword Barrow Saint Condor's Starting Text
Farewell! Brother Condor!

Sword Barrow Saint Condor's Text
Saint Condor watches you fondly.

Bright Heart's Ending Text
There he goes, flying far away.

=Part 5 - The Map= You learn of a mysterious map that all of the Schools want to find. See also Peerless Convent.

Bright Heart's Starting Text
I am bright Heart, a disciple of Fang Sheng. Your Condor gave me quite the scare! It was even more frightening than these bandits! They are from the Grand Whale and Sea Sand Gangs. They're fighting over pieces of a map of Swordmaster Cave. I don't know where or how they found those map pieces. But they're constantly at each other's throats over it! Amitabha! This is just great! Swordsman, you can go look for yourself if you don't believe it. If you do, you should go show it to my master in Peerless Convent.
 * Not so brave, are you? Anyway, why are these thugs here?
 * What are they looking for? Actually, I just came from...

Fang Sheng's Ending Text
Amitabha. Swordsman. You look well!

NPC Chatter

 * Fang Sheng: Amitabha...

Fang Sheng's Starting Text
The Ten Schools are gathered here for the Peerless Convent Stone Wall!

Fang Sheng's Ending Text
But will Swordmaster Cave show itself once again?

Fang Sheng's Starting Text
Recently, four engravings were found at the Peerless Convent Stone Wall. People found two pieces by following the first two engravings. Rumor has it that the one who can collect all four pieces can find Swordmaster Cave. That's just what I've heard. You should ask around.

Lau Deno's Text
Hundreds of years ago, Master Sword Devil was the strongest swordsman in Jianghu. This cave he lived in must be hiding some Secret Manuals that anyone in Jianghu would kill for! The first sentenance on the Stone Wall says "The sword falls into the Lone Village." Sea Sand Gang Masters found the first piece in Lone Sword Village. It's miraculous.
 * What do you think of Swordmaster Cave Map?
 * It makes sense, but as far as I know...

Szekon Linn's Ending Text
The second sentence is "Evil falls into the mortal world". The master of Grand Whale Gang was able to find the second piece in Fu Giu. I'm so jealous...

Szekon Linn's Starting Text
Rumor has it the third map piece is buried beneath the floor tiles of the Peerless Convent. It's within our reach, Swordsman!

Fang Sheng's Ending Text
By the heavens! This is the third piece!

Fang Sheng's Starting Text
The fourth piece was stolen by some Mad Monkeys. You can find them outside the Peerless Convent.

Fang Sheng's Ending Text
Well done! The four pieces are all here! When you combine them, the map reveals that Swordmaster Cave is along Cloudscape Coast, which is not far from here. How convenient!

Fang Sheng's Starting Text
With this discovery, people are going crazy. We must go to Cloudscape Coast to investigate right away. I smell a bloody fight coming! I'll try to uphold the peace. I don't care if it's true or not. We must still investigate and find evidence. I personally think the Eminence School is involved. You'll need to get around quicker, so I will give you one of my horses. Swordsman, go talk to Wise Addiction and tell him I sent you. Then, ride it to Eminence School's camp and get to the bottom of this.
 * Master... actually I want to know if the piece...

NPC Chatter

 * Feng Sheng: Be careful.

Wise Addiction's Ending Text
Swordsman, my master told me you would come for this horse. Ah, I've been close to this horse for so many years. Please let me say goodbye to it properlyl first. What? I-I'm not crying!

=Part 6 - Conspiracy= You discover that the map is part of a conspiracy by Eminence School to destroy the Ten Schools.

Wise Addiction's Starting Text
The horse is all yours, Swordsman! Ride it to Bamboo Sea quickly. That's where the Eminence School is currently based. The horse will run away when it sees fighting, but it will surely return when you call for it.

NPC Chatter

 * Fon Yuien: These shameless men are acting like mad pigs over a fake map pieced together with four broken pictures!
 * Tu Dzechiu: What we have done in Fu Giu and Lone Sword Village is not in vain. Our master's plan shall soon come into fruition!
 * Lenn Zon: Damn it! That meddling fool from Splendor School is causing trouble for us again!
 * Tu Dzechiu: Don't get in the way! Don't let him get past Swordwave Chamber.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Swordsman, why are you here?

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
I followed those Eminence School scoundrels here. They're the ones playing tricks. I'll run after them. Swordsman, please kill the Eminence Elites and cover me!
 * Eminence School scoundrels are fleeing from Swordwave Chamber!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: We meet again.
 * Lynhu Tsong: I'll go ahead first. We'll meet in the front later. Be safe!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Those Sea Sand Scoundrels are here to delay us and help the Eminence School disciples escape.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Swordsman, let's get rid of these lackeys first.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Looks like the Sea Sand Gang are in cohorts with Eminence School. They're using the fake map to cause an uproar around Jianghu... How pathetic! Makes me want to crush them!

Lynhu Tong's Starting Text
Ocean Voyager, the clan master of the Sea Sand Gang, is coming. He is one of the murderers involved in the Lone Sword Village massacre! I understand, Swordsman. But don't underestimate him. He is a master of Kung Fu, feared by many. Don't you dare lose this fight!
 * He's mine! I will claim his head with my own hands!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
You defeated him! Swordsman, you are becoming a fine warrior. I am very impressed by your astounding progress.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Lone Sword Village is up ahead. What are Eminence School's true motives? Let's go to the village and see if we can find any clues.

Mason Tann's Text
Did you see? There's a large boat stopped by Cloudscape Coast. The merchants from the boat have stored some crates in the village. They said they feared their goods might be ruined by the sea water. And they offered a lot! But their money is no good to us. Those crates give off an odd stench. I have no idea what's inside them. That ship just doesn't bode well - Palmreader Wong has spoken to me of some imminent crisis.

Palmreader Wong's Text
I can see the evil in their faces! It seems their horses are part of the scheme. We must disrupt their access to their horses.

NPC Chatter

 * Whose hay is this? I get it's okay for my cow to eat some.
 * Damn it! Our fireworks! They're exploding!
 * The fireworks caught on fire! Run!
 * Who the hell started the fire? This is madness!
 * Who the hell started the fire? This is madness!

Hwang Jing's Text
Those merchants are not normal. I can smell poison on them... Go check the herbs in my Medicinal Garden. I must ensure they are ripe, in case I need to make an antidote for the poison.

This powder will counteract most poisons. I'll hide them in the Bamboo. If something happens in the village, you can use them.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Are you okay? You passed out and entered some kind of trance. Did you remember anything?

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
Deducing from the clues that you've recalled, it's clear that Eminence School is behind the whole thing! What an abhorrent, two-pronged trap! They looked for the Iron Sword in Lone Sword Village; and meanwhile, they forged a fake treasure map leading to Cloudscape Coast, luring the masters of the ten schools to gather there, and killing them all with poison! Hurry, we must find the antidote as soon as possible!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: Sorry to hear that, do not be too plaintive.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Very good. We must make haste. The sound of fighting from the coast in getting quieter and quieter...

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
That green smog ahead is... Damn it! Eminence School is using Venomous Mist to isolate the coast in order to keep the ten schools from escaping! This powder is our only hope. Use the powder to disperse the Venomous Mist and clear a path!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: Take this Toxic Powder and dispel the Venomous Mist blocking our way!

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
This is a grave situation. The senior Masters of the ten school are all trapped!

=Part 7 - Final Battle=

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
The masters are all trapped on the coast by Eminence School. Their powers have been temporarily restrained due to the effects of the poison. In that kind of state, even the masters can't defeat these wretched traitors! I'll go on ahead and find their leader. I'll leave these minions to you!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: Look around for clues.

Fang Sheng's Ending Text
Amitabha... Thank you for helping us in this crisis.

NPC Chatter

 * Fang Sheng: This fight will decide the fate of Jianghu. Let's give our enemies a painful death!
 * Fang Sheng: You must defeat those bandits! Our Chi is still restrained by the poison, but we will try to cover your back.


 * Zoh Tin: Stupid little warrior. I should have killed you in Lone Sword Village. I won't hold back this time!
 * Zoh Tin: Go!
 * Zoh Tin: Unreliable fools! Must I do everything myself?
 * Zoh Tin: Forgive me, father. I'll never be able to see the day you unite Jianghu...

Cutscene Summary 1
After Tin Mien kicks you around for a while, the Ten School Masters show up to help. They are unable to fight without dying from the effects of the poison, so they channel their Chi into you.

NPC Chatter

 * Tin Mien: This doesn't make a damn difference. I will still crush you!
 * Tin Mien: Wh... what's wrong! How can you take my strike directly!
 * Tin Mien: No... I won't lose! Not to lowly scum like you!
 * Tin Mien: I rigged this boat with dynamite. Enjoy burning to death! Hahaha!
 * Tin Mien: At least you won't be alone on your way to hell!

Cutscene Summary 2
With a kite strapped to your back, you climb to the top of the mast and leap off. You soar safely into Fu Giu and land in the center of the city.

Lynhu Tsong's Ending Text
Swordsman, I can't believe you did all that! You've done a great deed for the Ten Schools. But don't let it get to your head, ok? You still have much to learn. The Ten Schools have returned... Let's go too.

Lynhu Tsong's Starting Text
It's been fun, Swordsman. You should go forth and pave your own path as a martial artist. Maybe we'll cross paths again someday. If we do, I'll buy you a drink! Stay safe 'til we meet again!

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: See you, hope we to meet again!

Ending Text
You had a brilliant performance in today's battle. Follow me, I'll take you to our master. He would like you very much!