7: Unnatural Selection

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<Station #5245>

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM MERLIN... You are on the other side of the planet, in a region inhabited by several clans of the Grog. You must locate a friendly tribe and attempt communication. Many of these Grogs were recently under Morgana's spell. During their exposure to Morgana, it is quite possible that they obtained information regarding her plans. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to hold a conversation with a Grog, even with the enhanced Universal Translator. There are several hungry creatures present in this territory, so gather as much ammo as you can carry. To add to your peril, it is now dangerously close to nightfall. Wandering around in the dark... ravenous eyes watching you through the trees... the blood-thirst of the jungle beasts aroused by your presence... not a favorable situation. Apologies for the malfunctioning shield recharger. I am currently attempting to fix the problem, and hope to have it operational soon.

<checkpoint 1>

Although your task to communicate with the Grogs is not going to be easy, I have located a clan in the north whose lifestyle indicates a friendlier disposition. They are more likely to converse with you than any others in this area. Reach their dwelling caves and locate the chieftain. By the time you get there, I should have the Universal Translator enhanced to support partial dialogue translation.

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<tag 6>

Grog Dictionary v1.b3

Welcome d'zaba-kobe, I am D'ungra, Chief of the Hakawa Clan of the North. My people share this region with the Timbawa Clan of the L'biza. As many moons have past, the two tribes have lived in peace, but in recent days members of both tribes have fallen into Pogod'awst. Without cause, attacks have been made on tribes, unleashing a Zog'tog. During the last half moon, a thin and pale visitor, a female of your species, entered our land. She called herself Morgana, and spoke of the Kin'bonwa born of the underground caves. She gave many people of both tribes bad de'Zontaba. While she was here, those that drank the de'Zontaba obeyed her commands. Several days ago, Morgana disappeared. Those that were under Morgana's spell became Haz'ooTawa, and began attacking villagers of both tribes. The elders of both tribes agreed that those that were sick must be saved. This was a difficult task, but there were no other options. We held a Sadazka ceremony to end their sickness and free their souls. Unfortunately, one tribe member, zo'Tumba of the Timbawa Clan, escaped and took refuge in the Lair of the K'bala.

Since that day,K'bala attacks have been on the rise. We fear that zo'Tumba somehow infected the K'bala. The K'bala are quick and powerful, and although they once fed on other creatures of the region, they have begun feasting on our people. I believe that we can help one another. You are in search of the Morgana creature, and we are in need of help from the K'bala. It would give me Wa'stana to tell your more about Morgana's visit, but I must first ask for your help. You are in possession of skills and Usu'tawana that could stop the K'bala attacks. Let us both join in a Zem'wana.

Follow this path to the K'bala Lair and fight the K'bala for us. You must also seek out and destroy zo'Tumba to stop his disease from infecting more K'bala. Once you have cleared the lair, return here and I will fulfill my part of the Zem'wana.

Post Translation Analysis: d'zaba-kobe Likely translation is "foreigner" or "stranger". D'ungra Name given to Grog chieftain, translation unknown. L'biza Likely describes the area where the Timbawa Clan live, but translation unknown. Pogod'awst Likely translation is "Chaos", or "Sickness", or "Derangement". Zog'tog Result of unrest in the tribes, and chanted often by Grogs, but translation unknown.

Kin'bonwa Likely translation is "green crystals", or "Actinium". de'Zontaba Likely translation is "medicine", or "poison". Haz'ooTawa Refers to a state of being out of control, likely translation is "deranged", "dangerous", or "out of control". Sadazka Name of a specific ceremony in which Grogs are sacrificed, translation unknown. zo'Tumba Name given to a specific Grog, translation unknown.

K'bala Refers to a carnivorous Jurassic beast, likely a raptor, dimorphodon, or t-rex. Should be able to deduce translation after clearing the K'bala lair. Wa'stana Likely translation is "honor", or "pleasure". Usu'tawana Likely translation is "weapons", or "powers". Zem'wana Likely translation is "agreement", or "contract".

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<Station #5248>

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM MERLIN... Your task is not yet completed. To satisfy the Chieftain's request, you must clear the lair of raptors and dispose of the renegade Grog. Use the teleporter in this pod to get back to higher ground. Return here once the lair has been cleared, and I will teleport you back out to the Clan's camp.

success

<Station #5248>

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM MERLIN... Your task is not yet completed. To satisfy the Chieftain's request, you must clear the lair of raptors and dispose of the renegade grog. The lair is mostly cleared, but zo 'Tumba still lives, and continues to infect the other beasts. Use the teleporter in this pod to get back to higher ground. Track down the renegade, and return here once he has been slain.

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<Station #5248>

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM MERLIN... Your task is not yet completed. To satisfy the Chieftain's request, you must clear the lair of raptors and dispose of the renegade Grog. You have successfully slain zo 'Tumba, but there are still too many infected raptors left in the lair. Use the teleporter in this pod to get back to higher ground. Return here once the lair has been cleared, and I will teleport you back out to the Clan's camp.

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<tag 1>

<Station #5248>

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM MERLIN... This lair has been cleared, and the renegade Grog has been slain. Sensors indicate that there are still a few beasts lurking on the outside. They did not take kindly to watching their lair being destroyed, and they appear to be fully aware of your deeds here. Proceed with caution. To make matters worse, night has fallen. I had hoped all this Raptor chasing would have been settled before then, but it is too late now. You must venture out, return to D'ungra's cave for information relating to Morgana, and then return to the pod where you first arrived. Take heed, for both the Raptors and Dimorphodons have excellent night vision. Prepare for a gauntlet of razor sharp teeth and claws. - TELEPORTATION SEQUENCER - Destination Code: Jurassic Coordinates: DELTA 1,15,124 *** TELEPORT WHEN READY ***