There are argon...thingamajigs...that I suspect impact the development of the iteris shards. I need to study one, but I'm no venator. Can you head to the Southern Teleport Platform and send me a message when it's safe?<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"How do I send a message to you?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> The teleport platform's harmonics align with the one in Kanstria. Couldn't be easier.<BR><BR>Once the area is secure, let me know and I'll head there. (There's no obvious sign of danger.)<BR><BR>(You should let Shirka know.) Surprise! I'm not Shirka.<BR><BR>My apologies, but my orders are to keep her alive at all costs. This area is too dangerous for her, so I came in her place.<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"Fine. What's the next step?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> The {@Rgn:49002} south of here project beams of energy toward organic structures we're calling cyasmana pods.<BR><BR>Shirka wants a fragment from one of these pods. Destroy one, collect a piece, and return to me. That looks perfect. Shirka will be pleased.<BR><BR>You can use the teleport platform to return to Kanstria whenever you wish. The cyasmana pods are under the {@Rgn:49002}. Just follow the beam of light in the sky. Can't miss it. This sample should prove most illuminating.<BR><BR>I hope you didn't go to too much effort.<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"Well, kelbas did ambush me."</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> There were kelbas in the pod? That's just...weird.<BR><BR>Perhaps they're the ones behind the improvements to the shards. I'll have to give this some thought. In any case, thanks for your help!