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Where Credit Is Due

2025-01-27T14:51:29Z

62.207.190.68: /* At Snaff Memorial Lab */

{{Story infobox
| id = 44
| storyline = Personal story
| chapter = Interested Parties
| chapter number = 2
| sortkey number = 2
| step number = 1
| location = Snaff Memorial Lab; Desider Atum
| race = Asura
| level = 20
| choice = Transatmospheric Converter
| prev = Gadd's Last Gizmo; Defusing the Problem; The Things We Do For Love; Here, There, Everywhere
| next = Salt in the Wound
}}
[[Where Credit Is Due]] is part of the [[personal story]] of [[asura]] [[character]]s whose first invention was a [[Biography#Asura|Transatmospheric Converter]].

== Objectives ==
'''Zojja wishes you to visit her laboratory.'''
* Speak to Zojja.

'''Obtain a copy of your original schematics.'''
* Speak to the record clerk.

'''Check the backup archives.'''
* Check the backup archives.
* Secure the archives by clearing out the Inquest Agents.
* Extinguish the fires.
* Speak to Zojja.

== Rewards ==
{{story reward|2|1}}

== Walkthrough ==
Receive the mission briefing from Zojja in the [[Snaff Memorial Lab]]. In summary: Kudu, an agent of the Inquest and former Snaff student, has copied the plans of your invention chosen at character creation, the Transatmospheric Converter. You are instructed to go find the blueprints to prove that Kudu has copied your idea.

Back in Rata Sum, speak with Archivist Grep, who can't find what you need but recommends you check the patent archive at [[Desider Atum]]. Unfortunately the Inquest have beaten you there and have set the facility on fire. Defeat the Inquest, then extinguish the fires using buckets of water to complete the mission. Unfortunately you will not be able to save the documents you wished to protect.

== NPCs ==
=== Allies ===
====First Instance====
; [[Asura]]
* [[Zojja]]

;[[Golem]]s
* [[Mr. Sparkles]]

;Various
* Standard NPCs in [[Snaff Memorial Lab]]

====Open World====
; Asura
* [[Archivist Grep]]

====Second Instance====
; Asura
* [[Citizen]]
* [[Technician]]
* [[Traveler]]
* [[Zojja]]

; [[Insect]]s
* [[Mosquito]]
* [[Sparkfly]]

=== Foes ===
====Second Instance====
; [[Ambient creature]]s
* [[Lightning Bug]]

; Asura ([[Inquest]])
* [[Inquest Assassin]]
* [[Inquest Extinguisher]]
* [[Inquest Golemancer]]
* [[Inquest Grenadier]]
* [[Inquest Technician]]

; Insects
* [[Firefly]]

; [[Porcine]]s
* [[Jungle Boar]]

== Objects ==
;[[Bundle]]s
* [[Water Bucket]]

== Dialogue ==
{{Mail
| sender = Zojja
| subject = Dangerous (and Annoying) Developments
| content = I'm having a really bad day and I need to vent. My nemesis is back in town, and he's determined to make my life miserable. He's Inquest, so it's only a matter of time before he adds injury to insult. Come by my lab and lend an ear, okay?
| sign = Zojja
}}

=== At Snaff Memorial Lab ===
Speaking with Mr. Sparkles:
:'''Mr. Sparkles:''' Speech—protocols—initiated. Awaiting—command.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Command? I can order you around?''
::Voice—recognition—patterns—not—accepted. Stand—down, or—be—cut—down.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Whoa. Never mind!''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Voice protocols? Nice. Better leave it to Zojja.''

Cinematic with Zojja:
:'''<Character name>:''' I got your message. It was a tad on the cranky side, even for you. What's on your mind?
:'''Zojja:''' Violence. What do you know about a wretched little pipsqueak name Kudu? Cross-reference "criminal," "megalomaniac," and "plagiarist."
:'''<Character name>:''' I've heard of him. He's an Inquest bigwig now, but he used to be Snaff's apprentice. Then you came along and Snaff traded up.
:'''Zojja:''' That's him. Now, out of pure spite, Kudu's invited me to watch him demonstrate some sort of weather-changing device for the Arcane Council.
:'''<Character name>:''' My first invention was a weather-changer. I called it the Variable Atmospheric Conditioner. Good ol' VAC. It got me accepted to college.
:'''<Character name>:''' It was pretty rough, but it worked...mostly. And if Kudu is using my invention without giving me credit, I'll call him out in front of the whole council.
:'''Zojja:''' I was hoping you'd say that. Get a copy of your blueprints from the archives. We'll wipe the smug little smirk off Kudu's insufferable face.

Speaking with Zojja:
:'''Zojja:''' That twerp Kudu won't get away with this. I'm going to ram my fist down his throat and punch his stomach.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Who's Kudu, again?''
::What, were you educated in an electroshock lab? He was another of Snaff's apprentices. Now he's part of the Inquest.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Can I ask you something else?''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Good to know. Let's get going!''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''What's this demonstration all about?''
::Kudu's beta-testing some kind of weather machine. It's based on your specs—he thinks you aren't bold enough to step up and call him a plagiarist. But we know better, don't we?
::{{dialogue icon|return}} ''Can I ask you something else?''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Good to know. Let's get going!''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Arcane whosiwatsis? Who are they?''
::Have you been inhaling brain-cleaner? The Arcane Council are the leaders of the most important krewes in Rata Sum. They rule the city.
::{{dialogue icon|return}} ''Can I ask you something else?''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Good to know. Let's get going!''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''No one steals from me and gets away with it.''

=== Open World ===
Speaking with Archivist Grep at [[Thamaturgic Calculus]]:
:'''Archivist Grep:''' What can I do for you?
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''I need to look up a blueprint for a "Variable Atmospheric Conditioner."''
:: One moment, please. I'm sorry. I can't find any information about such a device in our records.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''What? There should be a patent on file. It was my first, so I'd remember.''
:::Worry not, we keep physical backups of all patents at our secondary facility. I'm sure we'll have a copy of your patent there.
:::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll go check it out. Thank you.''

=== At Desider Atum ===
Approaching the archives:
:'''Researcher:''' (cough) Can't...breath. Smoke...choking me. Sentences...halting.
:'''Researcher:''' Fire! Inquest! And, I've got a stomachache!
:'''Inquest Golemancer:''' Yeah! Burn it all! Every last bit of it!

Cinematic with Zojja:
:'''Zojja:''' I'm glad you're here. I heard Kudu's lackeys were going to attack the archive annex. Looks like I heard right.
:'''Zojja:''' Kudu knows what he's doing. I'll give him that. The fire started in the records room, and all the Peacemaker golems had been deactivated.
:'''<Character name>:''' He's one step ahead of us, then. The blueprints for my weather device are also missing from the archives. The only backups were stored in this annex...
:'''Zojja:''' ...which is on fire. Come on! Without those blueprints, the trail leading to Kudu goes up in smoke.

While fighting Inquest:
:'''Inquest Technician:''' Hold it right there, pal. Nobody gets past us.
:'''Inquest Technician:''' This is Inquest business. Don't interfere.
:'''Inquest Technician:''' You can't stop us, ya brainless nincompoop!
:'''Inquest Grenadier:''' It's nearly gone. Fan those flames! Make it burn faster!

Cinematic after fight:
:'''<Character name>:''' We're too late. The evidence we needed to prove Kudu stole my idea is now a pile of ashes, soot, and failure.
:'''Zojja:''' Not a failure: a setback. Now that we know Kudu's up to something big, we just need to figure out what it is and how to stop it.
:'''<Character name>:''' I'm ready. Plagiarism and arson are one thing, but wiping out all records of my very first invention? I'm going to tattoo Kudu's butt with bootprints.
:'''Zojja:''' That's what I like to hear. One of Kudu's lackeys has a lab nearby. Her name is Plunka, and I bet she still smells like smoke.
:'''Zojja:''' Meet me at Plunka's lab. I predict she's just dying to tell us why Kudu wants your weather changer.

Speaking with Zojja:
:'''Zojja:''' Maybe Plunka will have more information. I hope for her sake that she does.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Arson, theft, and intellectual property mismanagement! How does Kudu get away with it?''
::He was Snaff's apprentice, and people assume he's a class-A genius. They're wrong, but they're also stupid.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Fine. But I'm not giving up so easy.''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Kudu stole my idea! Can't we take this to some kind of patent police?''
::We are the patent police. And by that I mean we have to handle our own problems. We're asura, after all.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''If that's the way it works, then I'm going to "handle" this all the way to the end. Let's go.''

== My story ==
{{mystory
| image = Convincing the Faithful.jpg
| text = I went to see Zojja at her laboratory near Rata Sum. She said that Snaff's first apprentice, Kudu, was showing off a new invention...that looks suspiciously like a rip-off of my old invention, the VAC weather-changer. Now I'm going to go see if that rat's plagarized my work.

Kudu's invention is clearly based on my design, but how to prove it? Hopefully, my schematics are still in the archives.

Kudu set fire to the annex...and the backups. I'm really starting to hate that guy.}}

{{Asura storyline|2}}

[[de:Wem Anerkennung gebührt]]
[[es:Reconocimiento legítimo]]
[[fr:A tout seigneur tout honneur]]

Blane the Insane

2025-01-26T11:39:11Z

62.207.190.68: /* Notes */

{{NPC infobox
| image = Son of Svanir staff.jpg
| id = 0-79
| location = Darkriven Bluffs
| race = Norn
| organization = Sons of Svanir
| level = 5
| rank = veteran
| service = hero challenge
| goal = Defeat Blane the Insane
| coordinates = [56170,30132]
}}
[[Blane the Insane]] represents the [[Sons of Svanir]] of [[Hermit's Watch]]. Players must defeat him to earn a [[hero point]].

== Location ==
;[[Shiverpeak Mountains]]
* [[Wayfarer Foothills]]
** [[Darkriven Bluffs]]
*** [[Hermit's Watch]]

== Event involvement ==
: {{event|Defeat Blane the Insane}}

== Combat abilities ==
;Abilities
* Chills
* Summons Minions

;Skills
* '''Ice Shards''' - Projectile attack

;Stolen skills
* {{stolen skill|Ice Shard Stab}}

== Dialogue ==
;If the character is a male norn
:{{dialogue icon|herono}} You probably believe the lies the other lodges tell you about the Sons of Svanir. You couldn't handle the truth.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''I can handle plenty. I'm listening.''
::It takes a strong mind, heart, and body to follow [[Jormag|Dragon]]. That's what we do. Females and many males are too soft for it, too...tender.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''You don't like females?''
:::We don't like anyone who's weak. Our time is coming. Our power is rising. Only those who can fly with Dragon are worthy of our attention.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''But females are strong.''
::::Even if they were—and I've seen no sign of it—we can't trust them. It was a female named [[Jora]] who killed [[Svanir]], our martyr.
::::{{dialogue icon|combat}} ''Sounds like Jora did your cult a number. My turn!''
:::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I've had enough. Good-bye.''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I've had enough. Good-bye.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I don't have time for this.''

;If the character is a female norn
:{{dialogue icon|herono}} What business could you possibly have with me, female? You did notice that I wear the colors of the Sons of Svanir, didn't you?
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''I noticed. Tell me what makes you so special.''
::It takes a strong mind, heart, and body to follow [[Jormag|Dragon]]. That's what we do. Females and many males are too soft for it, too...tender.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''You have something against females?''
:::We don't like anyone who's weak. Our time is coming. Our power is rising. Only those who can fly with Dragon are worthy of our attention.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''We're as strong as you.''
::::Even if you were—and I've seen no sign of it—we can't trust your kind. It was a female named [[Jora]] who killed [[Svanir]], our martyr.
::::{{dialogue icon|combat}} ''Sounds like "tender" Jora kicked your martyr's butt.''
::::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I see. You'd better watch your back, then.'' '''(Once the player earned the hero point)'''
:::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I've had enough. Good-bye.''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I've had enough. Good-bye.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''You're not worth my time.''

;If the character is not norn
:{{dialogue icon|herono}} What business do you have? I'm with the Sons of Svanir. Nothing that happens here concerns you.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''What are the Sons of Svanir?''
::You can never understand us. You do not commune with the [[Spirits of the Wild]]. They lend us great power, the likes of which you will never know.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''What are the Spirits of the Wild?''
:::All you need to know is that we Sons of Svanir follow Dragon. It is this great spirit that will empower us to rule the [[Tyria (world)|world]]. We fight in his name.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''You fight for the dragons? You're evil?''
::::{{dialogue icon|combat}} What is evil? What is good? In nature, there is only predator and prey.
::::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I have to go.''
:::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I have to go.''
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I have to go.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I have to go.''

== Notes ==
{{bug|
* Male charr and sylvari will get the same dialogue as the male norn instead of the other race dialogue. After defeating him, then they will get the other race dialogue, but not the option to fight him again.
* Female human, sylvari and asura will get the same dialogue as the female norn instead of the other race dialogue, too.}}

== Trivia ==
* Blane the Insane used to attack on sight and awarded players with a hero point after the fight by talking to him. With the [[September 2014 Feature Pack]] Blane now attacks after talking to him first, and the hero point is unlocked when you defeat him.

{{Wayfarer Foothills nav}}

[[de:Sbirre der Irre]]
[[es:Blane el Loco]]
[[fr:Blane le Fou]]

Test Subject

2025-01-11T13:58:05Z

62.207.190.68: /* Notes */

{{otheruses|the [[asura]]n [[personal story]] instance|the [[Living World Season 4]] instance|The Test Subject}}
{{Story infobox
| id = 52
| storyline = Personal story
| chapter = Rescue Researcher
| chapter number = 3
| sortkey number = 1
| step number = 4
| location = Duskstruck Moors; Applied Development Lab
| race = Asura
| level = 30
| prev = Protest Too Much; Pry the Eye Open
| next = A Meeting of the Minds; Lines of Communication; Rakt and Ruin
}}
[[Test Subject]] is part of the [[personal story]] of [[asura]] [[character]]s who have chosen to side with the [[Durmand Priory]] at the end of the previous mission.

== Objectives ==
'''Obtain proof of Gorr's theory with Scholar Krasso.'''
* Meet Scholar Krasso at Ulta Metamagicals.
* Enter the lab.
* Activate the asura gate.
* Conduct the test.
* Destroyer Crab {{event bar}}{{event icon|boss}}

'''Confer with Zojja and the order reps.'''
* Regroup with Zojja and the order reps in Rata Sum.
* Join an order and help that order spread Gorr's message.

== Rewards ==
{{story reward|3|4}}

== Walkthrough ==
After meeting with Zojja, travel to the [[Ulta Metamagicals Waypoint]]. To get here, travel northeast from [[Mrot Boru Waypoint]], past [[Koga Ruins]] and [[Gotala Cascade]]. The instance is nearby the waypoint. Follow Scholar Krasso and Professor Gorr into the lab. Once inside the instance, simply follow the instructions given to you. A Destroyer Crab will spawn and wreak havoc. The crab can inflict a lot of damage, so remain at a distance if possible. Put it down and speak with Krasso and Gorr. Return to the home lab and discuss the findings with Zojja and the rest of the order representatives. The mission you choose determines the order you join.

== NPCs ==
=== Allies ===
==== First Instance ====
; [[Asura]]
* [[Scholar Krasso]]
* [[Professor Gorr]]
* [[Researcher]]

==== Second Instance ====
;Asura
* [[Agent Batanga]]
* [[Crusader Slep]]
* [[Scholar Krasso]]
* [[Professor Gorr]]
* [[Zojja]]

=== Foes ===
; [[Destroyer]]
* [[Destroyer Crab]]

== Dialogue ==
=== At Duskstruck Moors ===
Approaching Krasso and Gorr:
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' All preparations are complete. Let the testing commence.
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' When you're ready, we'll bring in a dragon minion and blast it with arcane energy.
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' We expect a strong reaction, but don't worry: the containment field will protect us.
:'''Professor Gorr:''' I'm prepared to measure the results. Savant, will you please throw the switch?

Speaking with your allies:
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' Look around you. Multiple geniuses, a lab filled with state of the art equipment, and a clear objective. This is how the [[Durmand Priory|Priory]] gets results.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} Impressive.''

:'''Professor Gorr:''' This is it: my moment of truth. My theory and I have been subjected to a lot of abuse lately. I hope we both can count on your continued support.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} Absolutely.''

After flipping the switch:
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' Okay, Professor. Bombarding the creature with pure magic...now!
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' Anything? Anything at all? What are the readings on your sensor?
:'''Professor Gorr:''' Don't let up. It's definitely absorbing the energy. Yes! I believe we have our proof.
:'''Professor Gorr:''' It's loose! Please, I need some martial assistance!

Cinematic after the fight:
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' Sorry, Professor. I should have anticipated that such a high dose of concentrated magic would only strengthen the minion.
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' This test proved that we are all imperiled, particularly those of us possessing large magical stockpiles.
:'''Professor Gorr:''' Unquestionably. On the bright side, this is the breakthrough I've been looking for: proof positive that my theory is valid.
:'''Professor Gorr:''' These readings are conclusive: the more magic we gave it, the more was absorbed. The [[Arcane Council]] can't possibly deny the correlation.
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' That may be, but in my experience, the Council's reactions aren't always easy to predict.
:'''<Character name>:''' Still, we are one giant step closer to proving Gorr's theory to the world. Let's share this data with [[Zojja]] and the other orders.

Speaking with allies again:
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' One little miscalculation could've cost us dearly if you weren't here. See how much of an asset you could be to the Priory?
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} I see. But we need to report this to Zojja and the others.''

:'''Professor Gorr:''' We've done it! My theory is proved, and not even the most corrupt, jealousy-maddened, denial-riddled genius could dismiss the impact of the data we just gathered.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} Congratulations.''

=== At Applied Development Lab ===
Approaching the Order representatives:
:'''Professor Gorr:''' My theory is confirmed. Thanks to you all, we have conclusive proof that the dragons are consuming the world's magic at an alarming rate.
:'''Zojja:''' This is the first step to building a coalition to battle the dragons. We need to tell everyone, the entire asura population, as quickly as possible.
:'''Zojja:''' Rakt and the Arcane Eye won't allow it. So how do we get vital information past a highly trained secret police force dedicated to keeping it contained?
:'''Scholar Krasso:''' If the Priory called a conference, all the most influential geniuses in Rata Sum would attend. Rakt wouldn't dare touch 'em. And once they know, the news can't help but spread.
:'''Agent Batanga:''' Word of mouth isn't reliable. Not against Rakt. We need mass communication. We should commandeer the Golem Control Center and broadcast a massage from there.
:'''Crusader Slep:''' The Arcane Eye is the real problem. If we attack them head on and take the fight to Rakt himself, they won't be able to contain Gorr's theory.
:'''Zojja:''' This is it, Savant. All three orders want you as a member. If you're willing, the plan you choose now will determine the order you join. Permanently.
:'''<Character name>:''' Oh, I'm willing. That'll put me on the inside, with access to all of that order's resources, from here on. That's what you meant by building alliances.
:'''Zojja:''' Partially, yes. The rest will come after we present Gorr's theory to the world. Now select a plan, and remember: the order you choose is the order you join.

Speaking with allies before making a choice:
:'''Professor Gorr:''' I'm free, thanks to you. I don't wish to sound ungrateful, but do you know that my theory is also held captive? Will you help me liberate it?
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} We can and we will.''

:'''Zojja:''' Promulgating Gorr's theory is essential to the orders--and my long-range plans. If we're smart and play this right, we'll be perfectly positioned to confront the Elder Dragons.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} I'm with you.''

:'''Crusader Slep:''' You understand the problem, and you know who the enemy is. The Vigil is going to clear a path for Gorr's message by taking out Rakt himself. If you join us, you can be a part of it.
:''{{dialogue icon|choice}} I'm ready to join the Vigil. Count me in.''
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} This is an important decision. Let me think a while longer.''

:'''Agent Batanga''': The only way to win here is to tell everyone at once. Rakt can't silence every Peacemaker in the city. Are you with us? Will you join the Order of Whispers?
:''{{dialogue icon|choice}} Yes. I like the results you get and how you get them.''
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} I need more time before I decide.''

:'''Scholar Krasso:''' This started with an academic conference, it should end with one, too. The Priory needs your talent and your drive to make it work. Will you join us?
:''{{dialogue icon|choice}} Yes. Brawn can't defeat the dragons, but brains can.''
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} I'm not ready to decide yet.''

After choosing an order:
:'''Crusader Slep:''' I like what I've seen so far, but do you have what it takes to fight for the Vigil on a full-time basis? I think you can, but you're going to have to prove it.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} ''If the opportunity arises, I'll be glad to.''

:'''Agent Batanga:''' I hope you like creating mysteries as much as solving them. In the Order of Whispers, that's a necessary skill.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Thanks, but for the time being, I'm a free agent.''

:'''Scholar Krasso:''' I'm glad to have a Snaff Savant among us. Between Batanga and Slep, things were getting a tad...lowbrow.
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Thanks. I'm always happy to raise the tone.''

== My story ==
{{mystory
| image = Applied Development Lab loading screen.jpg
| text = Scholar Krasso and I helped prove Professor Gorr's theory by bombarding a captive dragon minion with magical energy and measuring the results. The minion grew so strong that it broke free and had to be put down, but we got our proof. We agreed to consult Zojja and the other order reps before we decide on our next course of action. All three orders of Tyria presented plans to disseminate the proof of Professor Gorr's theory. Zojja explained that whichever order's plan I chose would be the order I joined permanently as part of her long-range goal of building strong alliances against the Elder Dragons. I made my choice, and we set out to show the world that Gorr is right: dragons eat magic.
}}

== Notes ==
{{anomaly|Destroyer foes in this instance are not immune to [[Burning]] like most destroyers.

The Retired Researcher in the Applied Development Lab uses a male voice to speak to some younger asura. When talking to them however, it switches to a female voice}}

{{Asura storyline|3}}

[[de:Versuchsobjekt]]
[[es:Sujeto de prueba (historia)]]
[[fr:Sujet d'expérience]]