Laevateinn: The Fire Sword

Well, we made it. Now what?

Perhaps we should begin by asking around for information?

Yeah. If you see anyone that looks like they may know something, ask 'em!

We're looking for a certain "sword of fire" said to be hidden around these parts. Know anything?

No, fine, come in, just walk into an old man's house askin' about a fire sword! Anyway, I've heard about a sword in a shrine out in the Vulga Mountains.

Where are these Vulga Mountains?

You used to be able to get there through the Vasu Mountains. But what with all the quakes and such. It ain't so easy these days.

Well, suppose we're to get in. Could you tell us more about the area?

I don't know much, but I have heard the rocks are brittle, and can be easily broken.

Interesting. Thanks.

No problem. If you decide to head over there, do be careful.

Hey there. Got a question for ya. You ever heard of something called the "sword of fire"?

I've heard a thing or two. You hear about all sorts of swords in my line of work.

Yeah? Okay. So does the sword have a name? Better not be "Swordy McFireSword."

Yeah it did. What was it again... Lava...Laeva...Ah, that's it, Laevateinn.

Sounds like a mythical sword to me! Anything else you can tell us about it?

I've heard the blade can get so hot it can cut through boulders like a knife through warm butter.

Looks like we have our sword. Thanks for the info, sir.

Any time. And, while you're here, perhaps you could take a look at my wares?

Excuse me, sir. Do you know anything about a "sword of fire"? My friends and I are searching for it.

Sword of fire... Nope, can't say that I have. I've heard rumors of a deity that guards some kind of sword, though. Customer once told me about it.

Did your customer mention anything about what the deity looked like?

"A big tiger engulfed in flame" is how he described it, I believe.

Sounds like this might be it, then. Any info on how to get the sword it protects?

Being a guardian deity and all, I assume the only way to get the sword is to take it by force.

*Woof woooof!*

You're very welcome there, my canine friend.

So, to review...

There's a flaming tiger guarding a sword called Laevateinn out in the Vulga Mountain pass.

Also, Laevateinn is supposed to be really really hot. Like King Miglance hot. Which means it's exactly what we need!

*Rrrruff! Woof!*

Ah yes. I look forward to testing the blade's power as well, Master Repede.

Based on what we've heard, it's probably a bad idea to go there on foot, yes?

Probably not a good idea to get the synth hydra near a volcano, either.

All right, then let's go look for a way into the Vulga Mountains!

Hmm... Let's ask around for a way to get into the Vulga Mountains, then.

That's my girl. There, there.

Well, this is interesting.

WOAH. Are dinosaurs even allowed in town?!

I see we have some folks from out of town! Step right up. All my dinos are safe to ride. They were trained by yours truly, in fact.

Wanna ride? Everyone in town is too scared...

Sorry sweetie, but we're in a bit of a rush, here.

Hold on. Perhaps a dino could take us through places we could not go on foot?

Oh! Right!

Rowen, I think you're on to something!

So, actually, we...

I see, so you wanna go to the Vulga Mountains then?

...Okay! Feel free to use my dinos then. Free of charge.

Thanks. By the looks of it, we should be able to fit them with a regular horse's saddle.

Oh. Yeah, no. This one can't go over all those big rocks. The dino you'll be riding is...

Lil' Rexxy here!

You want us to...ride that?

It's a bit of a bumpy ride, but you'll be fine!

Would you like to go to the Vulga Mountains now?

You'll be at the Vulga Mountains in no time with Lil' Rexxy here! Ready to go?

Bumpy ride my ass. That was like riding an earthquake.

It looked like fun to me! From above. On my comfy broom.

I couldn't shake the feeling that it wanted to eat me...

With that all said...

It got us to where we wanted to go!

I'll stay here with Lil' Rexxy. Let me know when you want to head back!

Thanks. Okay guys, let's go.

Oh. Okay! Well let me know when you want to go.

*AROOOOOO!*

More rubble, eh?

I've got just the thing!

You're getting pretty good at that, Aldo!

All that practice in the Cea Reef caves paid off!

Well, this is unfortunate.

How can we get around this rubble?

I mean, I can just fly over it. Dunno bout you guys, though.

Hey, the ring is glowing...

Woah!

How did you do that, Aldo?

It was the ring! First it started to glow, then a big ball of fire shot out from it!

A fireball from a ring? Actually, if you can learn to use that well, it may be helpful to us for the path ahead.

Yeah, the how it works thing is the hard part...

Nobody's born an expert in anything, but even the worst gunner in the world'll hit something if he fires enough shots!

Haha, you do have a point!

In any case, the obstruction's out of the way now. We should move on.

Hold on. Something seems different.

I'm sensing another unknown entity. And it's coming right for us!

And yeah, something IS off. It's been hit by the same miasma as the other deity!

Go on Velvet, time to munch some miasma!

I dunno, Magilou. Maybe it needs an appetizer first.

Yikes! I think she might actually do it this time?!

You got this, Velvet!

Shut up, you're messing up my rhythm.

I sense something... There's an unknown entity coming towards us!

Wait... This is just like what happened with Salamander!

What now?!

We have to bring it to its senses if we want to ask about the sword of fire!

This is the last thing we need!

*Woof?!*

Velvet, wait! What are you going to do?

Isn't it obvious?

Oops...

Welp. You've really done it this time, Velvet.

Cut the crap, Magilou. You more than anyone should understand.

Okay! Gosh! I know we're in a volcano, but could you chill a little? I'm just bummed I can't show off all the cool magic I was planning.

Our loss, I'm sure.

But it would seem, whatever Velvet did has calmed the spirit.

It was covered in something evil. I just devoured it. That's all.

Well next time say something before whipping that thing out!

You are the ones who released me from that miasma?

I am Logi. The guardian spirit of this shrine. State your business.

In order to save the planet we are in search of the sword Laevateinn. Do you know of it?

The sword of fire you seek is in my possession.

Really?!

But if it is the blade you seek to have...

Then you must prove yourself worthy of it's edge!

The power you wield... Could it be? Are you the one who stands against the darkness?

That's what this glowing cat called me, at any rate.

You have proven yourself worthy. I bestow Laevateinn, the sword of fire, onto you.

Defenders of the planet, go forth. I pray for your victory.

Now we just need the sword of water.

Right. If we just do what we did here, we should have it in no time!

Then we should head over to Acteul, post haste!