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{600}{}{Any final advice for me before I head out into the unknown?}
{601}{}{Certainly. Beware the weapons of the Outsiders. The gecko's bite is nothing compared to the destructive power of their boom-sticks.}
{602}{}{Got it. Anything else?}
{603}{}{Do not give your trust freely. Honor means very little out in the wastes. Stay alert and always question the motives of others.}
{604}{}{Sure thing. Is that all?}
{605}{}{Never forget your roots. The world outside our village is full of shiny toys and luxuries that might make our life here in Arroyo appear simple and plain.
But remember that the lifestyle of the Outsiders produces wicked men ruled by greed and corruption. Be weary not to become like He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named.}
{606}{}{I'll never forget my roots. Thanks for the advice, Mynoc.}
{607}{}{He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named? Uh... who?}
{608}{}{Are you so drunk with the glory of being the Chosen One that you've forgotten about... [Mynoc quickly glances around to be sure no one is listening in, then leans forward and lowers his voice to a whisper.] ... Kaga?}
{609}{}{Oh! Yeah, that guy. I'll make sure I don't end up like him. Thanks.}
{610}{}{Oh, that's who I thought you meant. But, uh, why don't you go ahead and tell me what his deal is again. I really love that story.}
{611}{}{[Mynoc mumbles something under his breath and shakes his head before beginning his tale.] As you should know, he was once the greatest warrior of our tribe. He lead many expeditions into the outside world, and it was there, that corruption began to poison his mind.}
{612}{}{He became infatuated with the ways of the Outsiders, where power could bring anyone great respect and luxury. He began to view himself as superior to his fellow tribesmen who were content to live a more simple life.}
{613}{}{What a jerk.}
{614}{}{Go on.}
{615}{}{When our tribe fell into these hard times, he deemed himself our people's savior, and entered the Temple of Trials to prove himself to be the Chosen One.}
{616}{}{Go on.}
{617}{}{Nevermind, I don't want to hear this story anymore. Bye.}
{618}{}{He made his way through the Temple, quickly reaching the final test: a hand-to-hand battle with a fellow warrior.}
{619}{}{Go on.}
{620}{}{Wait, so he blew up that door and everything? Do we have someone rebuild that every time someone goes through the temple? Speaking of that, who built the temple in the first place?}
{621}{}{I don't have time to answer all your silly questions. Do you want me to finish the tale, or not?}
{622}{}{Sorry. Please continue.}
{623}{}{Actually, I think I'm ready to go. See you around.}
{624}{}{During the final trail, He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named unsheathed a hidden blade and used it to kill his opponent. When the Elder confronted him about his dishonorable use of a hidden weapon, he argued that it was not cheating, but rather proved him to be a cunning warrior.}
{625}{}{The Elder did not agree. He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named was forcibly exiled from our tribe and his name was never to be spoken amongst us again. As he was cast away into the wastes, he swore an oath of vengeance. Vengeance against our tribe, and especially against you.}
{626}{}{Me? What'd I do?}
{627}{}{Thanks for the story, but I'd best be on my way now.}
{628}{}{You are the Chosen One, a title he feels is rightfully his. His pride will not allow you to live.}
{629}{}{I'm not going to worry about it. He's probably dead out in the wastes by now, anyway.}
{630}{}{I'll be on my guard. Hopefully he's dead out in the wastes by now.}
{631}{}{Listen, and understand. He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named is out there. He can't be bargained with. He can't be reasoned with. He won't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And he absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead.}
{632}{}{Gee, thanks. I'll see you around.}
{633}{}{I'll keep that in mind. Take care, Mynoc.}
{640}{}{Hey, could you tell me anything about this Kaga guy?}
{641}{}{[His eyes go wide and he looks around nervously as if expecting to suddenly be struck by lightning.] Have you lost your senses out in the wastes?! You should know better than to speak the name of the outcast! He is to be referred to only as He-Who-Can-Not-Be-Named.
Our village suffers enough without inviting the wrath of the Gods upon us. [He raises his eyes nervously to the sky.]}
{642}{}{Sorry about that, Mynoc. But would you mind telling me what Ka... I mean, "He-Who's" deal is again? I really love that story.}
{650}{}{I've faced him before, so I'm sure I can handle him if our paths cross again.}
{651}{}{Actually, he's already dead. I left his corpse out there to rot in the wastes.}
{660}{}{[Mynoc nods grimly.] He may have strayed from the path, but he was once a great and respected warrior. I hope his troubled soul has found peace in the next world.}
{661}{}{Indeed. I'll see you around, Mynoc.}
{662}{}{Whatever. He seemed like an asshole to me. I'll see you around, Mynoc.}
