======= Rumor, Time and Legend =======

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^ Requirements ^
| **Base Level:** | 120 |
| **Quest Prerequisite(s):** | [[customquest:Cautious_Village|Cautious Village]] |

^ Rewards ^
| **Items:** | 3 Ancient Grudge |

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===== Quest Steps =====

1. In **Port Malaya**, speak with the **Old Legend Teller** (malaya 285, 332).  
   * He tells you the old lady has returned as **Bakonawa** and will soon seek vengeance on the village.

2. Ask him about calming Bakonawa.  
   * He mentions a damaged **Slate Piece** held by his granddaughter.  
   * Find her near the harbor.

3. Speak with the **Old Man’s Granddaughter** (malaya 304, 100).  
   * She questions why you want the fragment but gives you the **Old Slate Piece** (not shown in inventory).

4. Return the Slate Piece to the **Old Legend Teller**.  
   * He asks you to track down a wandering merchant.  
   * He suggests visiting an immigrant in the northwest forest for information.

5. Find the **Malaya Immigrant** (ma_fild02 40, 240).  
   * He tells you Bakonawa has been threatening the villagers.  

6. Ask him for the story.  
   * He explains about a wooden doll to repel spirits and mentions the wandering merchant moved to **Baryo Mahiwaga**.

7. Go to **Baryo Mahiwaga** and speak with the **Malaya Immigrant** (ma_fild01 165, 237).  
   * Listen to his story.  
   * He suggests investigating a nearby stone.

8. Examine the **Stone Record** near him.  
   * It is badly damaged, but inserting the **Slate Piece** reveals a puzzle.  
   * Though unclear, you manage to read part of the record.

9. Return to the **Old Legend Teller** and report your findings.  
   * He asks if you can defeat **Bakonawa**.  
   * Accepting, he rewards you with **3 Ancient Grudge**.  
   * He also instructs the **Village Chief** to grant you access to the lake where Bakonawa resides.  

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===== Related Quests =====

[[customquest:Cautious_Village|Cautious Village]] · [[customquest:Bakonawa_Extermination|Bakonawa Extermination]]