Historian Cerin

Historian Cerin

Race

Human

Level

45

Location

Deserter Flats
(Blazeridge Steppes)

Organization

Durmand Priory

Services

Event merchant

Image(s)

Interactive map

Historian Cerin is a Durmand Priory scholar stationed at Refuge Sanctum, the Priory's small camp in Blazeridge Steppes. He has studied the wreckage of Serenity Temple and the surrounding area. After you have helped him defeat Kendrick Redstaff, he will act as a merchant.

Location

Ascalon

• Blazeridge Steppes
  • Deserter Flats

Event involvement

Collect artifacts from Serenity Temple for Cerin (45)

Protect Cerin while he investigates Serenity Temple (45)

Defeat the angry spirit of Kendrick Redstaff (46)

Items offered

Item	Type	Rarity	Cost
Ascalon Tome (Requires the event Defeat the angry spirit of Kendrick Redstaff.)	Consumable	BBasic	80

Dialogue

I'm a very busy man. Did you need something?

I'd like to ask about the ghosts you've seen. I hear you're an expert.

These ghosts are history in motion. I've become quite fond of them as I've documented their stories. One is a young soldier and another an ecclesiastic of the Dwayna mysteries. The most powerful is a mage.

I'd like to hear more about the soldier.

A fascinating study, this unknown soldier. He bears a curious version of Ascalon's coat of arms, so we suspect he was a member of Ascalon's Chosen, the guild of King Adelbern himself.

What's the deal with the ecclesiastic? (Same as below)

A mage? How interesting. Tell me more. (Same as below)

What can you tell me about this region? (Same as below)

Let's talk more later. Thanks.

What's the deal with the ecclesiastic?

She appears rarely. By my best estimations, I believe her to be Priestess Rashenna. I've heard reports from necromancers who have seen her near the Serenity ruins.

You mentioned a mage too. How interesting. Tell me more. (Same as below)

I'd like to hear more about the soldier. (Same as above)

What can you tell me about this region? (Same as below)

Let's talk more later. Thanks.

A mage? How interesting. Tell me more.

Kendrick Redstaff was easy to identify. He often moans about Rashenna, the priestess of Dwayna. She is well-documented in temple records recovered centuries ago. He's listed as the keeper of the temple.

What can you tell me about this region? (Same as below)

I'd like to hear more about the soldier. (Same as above)

What's the deal with the ecclesiastic? (Same as above)

Let's talk more later. Thanks.

What can you tell me about this region?

This place is a perfect storm of tragedy. First, Ascalon was decimated by the Searing, and then Kralkatorrik cruised through and corrupted the land. Ascalon's story is a real tear-jerker.

Is it true one of the Searing crystals still exists?

It's true. We think it was one of the largest to fall on Old Ascalon. It created a crater of impressive size. We're still identifying its mineral content and testing its properties.

What's the story behing Serenity Temple? (Same as below)

What's the structure southwest of here? (Same as below)

What's the deal with Branded creatures? (Same as below)

Tell me about the ghosts you've seen. (Same as above)

I'll be moving along now.

What's the story behind Serenity Temple?

Ascalonians worshipped the human pantheon there, right up to the moment when the charr brought the sky down on them in the Searing. Serenity was crushed to rubble.

What's the structure southwest of here? (Same as below)

What's the deal with Branded creatures? (Same as below)

Tell me about the ghosts you've seen. (Same as above)

Is it true one of the Searing crystals still exists? (Same as above)

Gets you right here. Now, I need some alone time.

What's that structure southwest of here?

That's Kinar Fort. It's run by the Sentinels, a special branch of the charr legions. They are charged with keeping Branded creatures from spilling out of the Brand into the surrounding countryside.

What's the deal with Branded creatures? (Same as below)

Tell me about the ghosts you've seen. (Same as above)

Is it true one of the Searing crystals still exists? (Same as above)

What's the story behind Serenity Temple? (Same as above)

Thanks for the information. Bye for now.

What about Branded creatures?

That's the most heart-breaking bit of all. When Kralkatorrik corrupted this swath of land, every living thing was affected, including beasts and intelligent races such as charr and ogres.

Tell me about the ghosts you've seen. (Same as above)

What else can you tell me about this region?

I'm glad I wasn't here. Good-bye.

Tell me about the ghosts you've seen. (Same as above)

I'll be moving along now.

Let's talk more later. Thanks.

Nice attitude for a scholar. I was curious about the ghosts, that's all. (Same as above)

What can you tell me about this region? (Same as above)

I can come back later.

During Collect artifacts from Serenity Temple for Cerin

You look capable. Care to lend a hand in a matter of inestimable importance?

I have artifacts for you. (if you have Serenity Temple Artifacts in your inventory)

What do you have in mind?

I require several explorers to head west into the Brand to the temple ruins and collect artifacts for my studies. The highest concentration of them is just down there. We will observe from this spot.

What's special about this site?

This is, or was, a famous human site known as Serenity Temple. I'm considered an expert on it. Are you at all curious about it?

Definitely curious. Tell me more.

This site experienced not one, not two, but three cataclysmic events. The Searing destroyed the city of Ascalon. Adelbern's Foefire destroyed the Ascalonian people, and the dragon destroyed the land itself.

What exactly was the Searing?

The Searing resulted from a charr ritual. Magical crystals rained down and crushed everything. The devastation and ensuing charr invasion pushed wave after wave of refugees into Kryta. They left much behind.

I want to ask another question.

You've convinced me. I'll lend a hand.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

I wish you luck, but I must be going.

Tell me more about the Foefire.

Ascalon's king carried a magical sword. When invading charr broke down his gates, he killed his own people and cursed them to roam the world as ghosts, so they could continue to fight the war from beyond death.

I want to ask another question.

You've convinced me. I'll help collect artifacts.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

Wow. His own people. Wow.

What did the dragon do?

In 1320 AE, the crystal dragon awoke and took flight. He flew south, scarring the land and all living creatures in his wake. He created the Dragonbrand, and his Branded creatures still roam here today.

I want to ask another question.

You've convinced me. I'll assist with your research.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

Now, I'm depressed. I'll see you later.

Wow, I'd love to lend a hand so we can learn more about this place.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

Ouch. I still don't think I want to help right now, though.

I prefer to get my hands dirty. I'll go dig for artifacts.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

I can't spare the time right now.

Sure, I'll help.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Thank you, but no.

Still not interested, but thanks.

Sure, I'll help.

The annals of history will record your deeds this day.

Sure, anytime.

Thank you, but no.

When looking for help for Protect Cerin while he investigates Serenity Temple

I require the company of a strapping young person such as yourself for my excursion. Care to join me?

I'd love to join you.

What are we doing exactly?

We'll be embarking on an expedition of discovery and adventure. I need someone to fend off the little ghost problem, and you look like the perfect candidate.

Sure. Why not? I'll help.

I'll sit this out.

I really must be going.

During Protect Cerin while he investigates Serenity Temple

I'm ready to battle these ghosts and unveil Serenity Temples secrets. How about you?

Sure.

During Defeat the angry spirit of Kendrick Redstaff

The rage coming off that ghost makes me woozy. Get rid of it, before I'm overcome. That's Kendrick Redstaff, guardian of Serenity Temple. So much anger.

C'mon. Get your head straight. We need you.

You're right. I have to focus. I can't let Redstaff's fury overtake me. I'm strong enough to handle this. Thank you.

Good. Hang in there.

No time to talk, there's a ghost to kill.

After Defeat the angry spirit of Kendrick Redstaff

What a fascinating find. It's a work of art unto itself, and I'm fairly certain it was meant to be a learning tool.

What do you have to offer?

I'm certainly not going to refuse a little spending money, for my research, of course.

Thanks.

I'd rather stay away from mysterious scrolls retrieved from the Brand.