Recruit Van

Recruit Van quests were added in v23.70.38 . You will need the following items:

• Postcard of Ornella x25 - Dropped by monsters in Armonia Latina, En Celar, El Templo, Gloria, or Viego.
• Health Generator x100 - Buy from any potion merchant for 8,000 Vis each.
• Sedative x100 - Roulette reward for Alchemy Grade 0-3.
• Dragon Heart x3 - Roulette reward for Fury Montoro, Fury Autobaron, Alchemy Grade 15-16, etc.
• Holy Water of Armonia x20 - See Armonia Daily Quests.
• Blue Armonium Ore x2 - Refined from Red Armonium Ore by Priest Joel in Armonia Cathedral (F7).
• Great Bristia Style Meat Stew x1 - Panfilo can cook this dish if you provide him with these items.
• Old Journal 2 x35 - Trade them for the dish recipe from Diary Analyst in Abertal (D8).
• Great Clear Rum x30 - Acquired from Mixture/Synethesization in Ustiur Farm.
• Brawn x10, Wolf Meat x10, Comodo Meat x10 - Dropped by various Boars, Wolves, and Comodos.
• Cook Stone x1 - Roulette reward for Alchemy Grade 0-9.

Synopsis :

Laura claims that she saw Van while cleaning up the remaining monsters. You find illusions of Van in El Soltado. Laura suspects Navas, and confronts her. Navas claims Van's soul in exchange for the information on how to kill Oscuras. Since Oscuras is now dead, Navas can reestablish the order of Abyss.

You tell Vincent everything, and he rushes to Van in El Adio. However, Van does not respond. Vincent summons Navas by sacrificing Dragon Hearts as he once did in Land of the Dead. Navas claims she desires to possess Van, just as Rage wants to possess Vincent. Since the Spear of Orden has perished with Oscuras, there is no way to defeat her.

You consult with Patrick whose arm was partially taken by Abyss. Patrick says the key to free Van is to awaken a strong memory, namely that of Ornella. Van responds slightly to mentions of Ornella. Vincent drags Saint Anis to treat Van with holy water. Navas interrupted, but then relented, agreeing that if Van can break her bondage, she will give up on him. Otherwise, she will take Vincent's soul as well.

Sirius prepares a green pepper meat stew and Anis mixs some tranquilizers for Van. After Vincent reads aloud Ornella's Postcards, Van finally recognizes Vincent. Navas acknowledges that Van is free, and claims that while Abyss is evil, they fulfill promises better than God. Van however tells Vincent to leave. After nullifying the red barrier with Blue Armonium, you help Van confronts Navas. Van has hidden the Spear of Orden in his body, instead of letting it vanish with Oscuras. He also carved the seals of Ornella and Vincent onto the spear.

Navas attempts to retrieve the Spear of Orden, but you help Van to hold her off. Van threatens her with mutual destruction with the Spear of Orden, if she does not return to the world of Abyss. Van knocks everyone out and casts you out beyond the red barrier. You return the next day to find Van, claiming to have wounded Navas who fled back to the world of Abyss. Vincent was once so weak that he was to be banished from Memento Mori. Van refused to give up on him, lying to incur his hatred and make Vincent a hero for killing his treacherous brother. You risk your lives to collect more bloody postcards just so Van can read about Ornella telling him to have a balanced diet.

Van enters the cathedral. Archbishop Vega wants to punish him for killing the previous pope, but Pope Ludio II stops him and reveals his findings. Pope Vasnuela III was a member of Strata Vista, creating Armonium by sacrificing the Saints and stealing them for Vespanola. He also made a deal with Abyss to fabricate all wars that occurred after the 2nd Armonia Holy War. Pope Ludio II wants to put Vega on trial for his involvement, but the latter flees. Pope Ludio II pledges on his earrings to absolve Van's sins on the condition that he aids you henceforth. Van finally makes his peace with Sirius, Laura, Patrick, and Berthe...

Note: Unless otherwise stated, most NPC dialogues and triggers will not start if you have Vincent in the team. It is recommended that you do not use Vincent at all while doing these quests.

[135] Mage of Darkness: He Is Alive
Prerequisites: Completed Armonia Final Episode Scenario.

1. Trigger quest mail by moving to Armonia City.
2. Talk to Laura in Armonia El Templo (F2).
3. Find and talk to Van 5 times in Armonia El Soltado.
• As you run around the southern chamber of El Soltado, Van will appear for you to click on him. Do this 5 times.
• For the first 4 times, Van will say: ... For the final time, it will say: (It was an illusion of Van. Go to Laura.).
4. Talk to Laura in Armonia El Templo (F2).
5. Trigger a combat mission ("A Man Who Lost Everything", 30 minutes) in Armonia El Soltado (F5/G5).
• Reduce Van to 30% HP. Laura will help you.
6. Talk to Laura in Armonia El Templo (F2).
7. Trigger a non-combat mission ("He Is Mine") in Armonia El Soltado (F5/G5).
8. Talk to Laura in Armonia El Templo (F2).

Van

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

150 73 70

Size ATK DEF

Small 45,441 244

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

9,120,000 50    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 10    70   ❆ 70    70   ♥ 70

Laura

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 67 60

Size ATK DEF

Small 1,620 175

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

772,800 5    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 30    40   ❆ 40    40   ♥ 50

[135] Mage of Darkness: Need To See Him
Prerequisites: Completed the quests above.

1. Trigger a quest dialogue in Armonia Apostadero (F2/G2).
2. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
3. Collect Dragon Heart x3.
• You can get this item from various roulette rewards, such as Fury Montoro, Fury Autobaron, Alchemy Grade 15-16, etc.
4. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9) to give the above items and start a non-combat mission ("I Will Get Him Back").
5. Trigger a quest dialogue in Armonia El Adio (E3).
6. Talk to Patrick in Armonia Gloria (F2).
7. Open 10 pages of the story book - Postcard of Ornella.
• Postcards of Ornella are dropped by monsters in Armonia Latina, En Celar, El Templo, Gloria, or Viego.
• You should have already opened 5 pages in Armonia Final Episode Scenario, so you will need another 25 more to fully open the story book.
• Story book items can only be used in town.
8. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
9. Trigger a quest dialogue in Armonia Cathedral (F3).
10. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
11. Collect Holy Water of Armonia x20. See Armonia Daily Quests.
12. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9) to give the above items.

[135] Mage of Darkness: The Things He Wanted To Protect
Prerequisites: Completed the quests above.

1. Trigger a combat mission ("Invasion of Navas", 30 minutes) in Armonia El Adio (C8).
• Defeat Navas and Corrupted Peltasts. Laura and Vincent will help you.
• Van and Anis must remain alive.
• Tip: Navas can inflict Love status, which disables control of the affected character.
• Tip: Like some Armonia quest bosses, Navas will automatically drop "dead" if she is inflicted with Burn status.
2. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
3. Collect Best Quality Green Pepper (quest item) x500 by killing Armonia Bears in Armonia Latina.
4. Talk to Sirius in Armonia Cathedral (F3) to give him the above items.
5. Collect Great Bristia Style Meat Stew x1.
• Trade Old Journal 2 x35 with Diary Analyst in Abertal (D8) for the dish recipe.
• Old Journal 2 is dropped by monsters in Abertal, Via Fluvial, and Deprimida Valley.
• Wolf Meat x10, Brawn x10, and Comodo Meat x10 are dropped by various wolf, boar, and comodo monsters in various maps, including Ustiur Farm.
• Great Clear Rum x30 is a reward for mixture/synthesization in Ustiur Farm, using Honey x5 + (Normal/Great) Golden Apple/Cabosse x5.
• Cook Stone x1 is a random roulette reward for Alchemy Grade 0-9.
• Once you have everything, Panfilo in Reboldoeux can cook the dish for you.
6. Talk to Sirius in Armonia Cathedral (F3) to give him the above items and receive Amazing Meat Stew (quest item).
7. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9) to give him the above quest item.
8. Open 15 pages of the story book - Postcard of Ornella.
9. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).

Navas

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

150 68 68

Size ATK DEF

Small 35,496 207

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

21,120,000 20    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 10    80   ❆ 80    80   ♥ 50

Corrupted Peltast

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 65 68

Size ATK DEF

Small 128,790 165

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

1,432,771 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 30    25   ❆ 70    25   ♥ 25

Vincent

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 67 67

Size ATK DEF

Small 13,365 277

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

618,239 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    70   ❆ 70    70   ♥ 70

Laura

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 72 67

Size ATK DEF

Small 5,400 225

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

1,545,600 5    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    40   ❆ 40    40   ♥ 50

Anis

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

120 67 62

Size ATK DEF

Small 5,040 210

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

5,491,200 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    40   ❆ 40    40   ♥ 50

Van

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

120 62 62

Size ATK DEF

Small 12,474 259

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

6,520,800 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    70   ❆ 70    70   ♥ 70

[135] Mage of Darkness: Faith & Will
Prerequisites: Completed the quests above.

1. Collect Health Generator x100 and Sedative x100.
• You can buy Health Generator from any potion merchant for 8,000 Vis each.
• Sedative is a random roulette reward for Alchemy Grade 0-3.
2. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9) to give him the above items.
3. Open 25 pages of the story book - Postcard of Ornella.
4. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
5. Trigger a non-combat mission ("A Man Embracing Darkness") in Armonia El Adio (F5/G5).
6. Collect Blue Armonium Ore x2.
7. Trigger a combat mission ("Spear of Orden", 30 minutes) in Armonia El Adio (F5/G5). The above items will be consumed.
• Defeat Navas and Corrupted Peltasts/Combat Soldiers.
• Van and Vincent will help you, but both must remain alive.
• Tip: Navas has long-ranged splash and area attacks. Use a tank to keep her away from Vincent and Van.
• Tip: Navas can inflict Love status, which disables control of the affected character.
8. Trigger a quest dialogue in Armonia El Adio (F4/G4).

Navas

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

150 68 68

Size ATK DEF

Small 44,370 297

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

21,120,000 20    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 10    80   ❆ 80    80   ♥ 50

Corrupted Combat Soldier

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 67 66

Size ATK DEF

Medium 116,640 165

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

1,446,681 10    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 10    25   ❆ 25    70   ♥ 25

Corrupted Peltast

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 65 68

Size ATK DEF

Small 128,790 165

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

1,446,681 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 30    25   ❆ 70    25   ♥ 25

Vincent

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 67 67

Size ATK DEF

Small 13,365 277

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

618,239 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    70   ❆ 70    70   ♥ 70

Van

Level ATK Rating DEF Rating

130 67 67

Size ATK DEF

Small 13,365 277

HP/Element Penetration Immune/RES

7,341,600 0    0   ❆ 0    0   ♥ 0 0    70   ❆ 70    70   ♥ 70

[135] Mage of Darkness: I Still Love You
Prerequisites: Completed the quests above.

1. Trigger a non-combat mission ("I Still Love You") in Armonia El Adio (F4/G4) on the next day.
2. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).
3. Open 30 pages of the story book - Postcard of Ornella.
4. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9).

[135] Mage of Darkness: Sublime Forgiveness
Prerequisites: Completed the quests above.
Reward: Van Character Card, Page - Creacion x1, Black Armonium Necklace (30 days) x1, White Gold Bar x10, Socket Processing Tranqillizer (Event) x3, Token of Virtue x10.

1. Trigger a non-combat mission ("Sublime Forgiveness") in Armonia Cathedral (F4/G4).
2. Talk to Sirius in Armonia Cathedral (F3).
3. Trigger a quest dialogue in Armonia Cathedral (F4/G4).
4. Talk to Laura in Armonia El Templo (F2).
5. Talk to Patrick in Armonia Gloria (F2).
6. Talk to Berthe & Charles in Armonia Viego (F2).
7. Talk to Van in Armonia El Adio (B9/C9) for reward.

Note: Black Armonium Necklace is automatically activated upon receiving the item.

About Creacion Stance Book
Collect Page - Creacion x10 from First of Darkness weekly raid mission, then trade them to Momento Mori Bible for Creacion Stance Book. The rings are found in Ring Box of Chester. See Blue Moon Waltz: Creacion for stance details.


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