104.191.30.80: Removing the bug note - the most recent patch fixed the crash :)

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Removing the bug note - the most recent patch fixed the crash :)

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{{HMQuest}}
{{ Quest infobox
| id = 1397
| name = Free Birds
| section = Kaineng City
| given by = [[Soar Honorclaw]]
| given at = [[Kinya Province]]
| region = Shing Jea Island
| campaign = Winds of Change
| preceded by = [[Warning the Angchu]]
| followed by = [[Honorable Combat]]<br>[[Free Birds (Hard mode)]]
| map = [[File:Free Birds map.jpg|160px]]
}}

The [[Angchu]] in [[Aerie]] have avoided the [[Ministry of Purity]]'s trap, but the numerous [[tengu]] already living on the mainland are now held as prisoners of war. Go with [[Soar Honorclaw]] to rescue them from the Ministry's captivity.

==Quest information==
===Objectives===
* Meet Soar Honorclaw and his {{sic}} forces in [[Xaquang Skyway]].
* Fight your way inside the "[[The Roost|Tengu Containment Zone]]."
* Locate and free the [[Angchu Prisoner|Tengu Prisoners]].
* Escort the prisoners to the [[Shenzun Tunnels]].
* At least one Tengu Prisoner must survive.
* See Soar Honorclaw for your reward.

===Reward===
*3,000 [[Experience]]
*1,500 [[Gold]]
*[[Diamond]]
*2 [[Lockpick]]s

== Walkthrough ==

Meet up with Soar Honorclaw and her Angchu Tengu allies east of the entrance to [[Senji's Corner]]. Note that Soar's group of Angchu will resurrect after a short time out of earshot of foes. Head north, being careful not to [[aggro]] too many Ministry fighters at the same time. Once you reach [[The Roost]], wait for the short dialogue between Elite Ministry Captain and the [[party]] leader, after which the Ministry will turn hostile and Tengu from the Roost will become allies. More Ministry fighters will arrive; defeat them and lead the Tengu to the exit to Shenzun Tunnels. Map travel back to [[Ran Musu Gardens]] and return to [[Aerie]] to claim your reward.

The Ministry foes here are very aggressive: they will chase your party farther than most other foes.

If you're having trouble keeping the prisoners alive, you can take several steps ''before'' approaching the prisoners.
* Clear the path to Shenzun Tunnels.
* Setup a [[Spirit wall]] before the fight begins, to delay the Ministry reinforcements from south.

; Skill recommendations

* Bring [[speed boost]]s for two reasons
** This will help you [[pull]] speed-boosted foes away from the slower-moving [[caster]]s.
** To help counter the snares used by the Ministry.
* [[List of skills which affects allies|Skills that affect allies in an area]] are very effective due to the large amount of allies in this quest, especially [[Ebon Battle Standard of Honor]].

==NPCs==
===Allies===
[[Tengu]] ([[Angchu]])
* {{w}}{{a}} 20 [[Soar Honorclaw]]
(The professions of the Angchu allies are random)
* {{w}} 20 [[Angchu Prisoner]]
* {{w}}{{e}} 20 [[Angchu Warrior]]
* {{r}} 20 Angchu Prisoner
* {{r}}{{e}} 20 [[Angchu Ranger]]
* {{mo}}{{w}} 20 [[Angchu Monk]]
* {{mo}} 20 Angchu Prisoner
* {{n}} 20 [[Angchu Necromancer]]
* {{me}}{{n}} 20 [[Angchu Mesmer]]
* {{e}}{{d}} 20 [[Angchu Elementalist]]
* {{e}} 20 Angchu Prisoner
* {{a}} 20 [[Angchu Assassin]]
* {{rt}} 20 [[Angchu Ritualist]]

===Foes===
[[Human]]s ([[Ministry of Purity]])
*{{w}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Enforcer]]
*{{w}} 24 [[Ministry Enforcer]]
*{{r}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Ranger]]
*{{r}} 24 [[Ministry Ranger]]
*{{mo}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Cleric]]
*{{mo}} 24 [[Ministry Cleric]]
*{{n}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Purger]]
*{{n}} 24 [[Ministry Purger]]
*{{me}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Illusionist]]
*{{me}} 24 [[Ministry Illusionist]]
*{{e}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Mage]]
*{{e}} 24 [[Ministry Mage]]
*{{a}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Bladesman]]
*{{a}} 24 [[Ministry Bladesman]]
*{{rt}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Medium]]
*{{rt}} 24 [[Ministry Medium]]
*{{p}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Captain]]
*{{p}} 24 [[Ministry Captain]]
*{{d}} 26 [[Elite Ministry Zealot]]
*{{d}} 24 [[Ministry Zealot]]

==Dialogue==
===Initial dialogue===
;Soar Honorclaw
:''"Ah, hello, friend. I'm sorry if I seem preoccupied, but my mind has been dwelling on some tragic affairs. Thanks to your assistance, our village is safe for the time being, but I can't help but think of those who live on the mainland, within the Roost. If Reiko's decree spoke the truth, my kin are being imprisoned there, awaiting a fate no honorable Tengu deserves. I simply cannot bear the thought of my people suffering at the hands of these zealots!''
:''Under normal circumstances, I would rally the strongest among us, sail across the sea, and rescue our people...or die trying. But with the [[Sensali]] stirred up by the Ministry's actions, and the Ministry themselves just waiting for the right moment to quietly dispose of our tribe, I cannot leave our home unprotected for that long.''
:''Perhaps you can help. If you could join me and a small rescue party, I could leave the bulk of my forces behind to protect the village. I do not want to put more of my people in danger, but I also cannot abide the Ministry's imprisoning innocent Tengu."''
{{ Offer dialog
| accept = You're right, we can't just leave them to such a fate. I'll help you!
| decline = You want me to break IN to jail? No thanks!
| ask = I will meet you in '''Xaquang Skyway''', and together we shall liberate my people!
}}

===Intermediate dialogue===
Upon reaching Soar Honorclaw:
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"You're here, and for that I thank you. But enough talk, we must go free my people."''
When approaching the Roost:
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"There are a lot of Ministry guards in the area, {{sic}} this won't be easy."''
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"We stand a better chance against the Ministry than my unarmed kin inside do."''
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"Our fate shall be the same as theirs."''
Upon arriving at the Roost:
:'''Elite Ministry Captain:''' ''"Traitors! You take up arms against [[Cantha]] for these...these savage animals?"''
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"From where I stand, you look like the savages. What gives you the right to imprison innocent Tengu?"''
:'''Elite Ministry Captain:''' ''"We do what we must to keep our people safe!"''
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"And I must to do the same for my people. Stand aside and we will leave. There is no need for bloodshed. I am not your enemy, and I do not wish to harm you."''
:'''Elite Ministry Captain:''' ''"You...you're just trying to trick me. Like you've been tricking the Empire for years! Reiko knows the truth; she knows what is necessary to save Cantha!"''
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"The only thing Cantha needs saving from right now is Reiko! She will destroy everything that stands in her way to power!"''
:'''Elite Ministry Captain:''' ''"Enough of this! This insurrection ends now, kill them all!"''
Once the last objective is completed:
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"We will continue through the tunnels. I have a friend in the Imperial Guard who will help us make our way back to Shing Jea Island."''
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"I don't know what the future holds for the Angchu tribe, but I thank you for what you have done."''
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"Reiko will use this as evidence that all Tengu are enemies of Cantha. We know the truth about the Ministry of Purity, but in these trying times, I fear Canthans will simply look at this as Tengu killing their own kind."''
:'''Soar Honorclaw:''' ''"I knew that going into this, but I could not forsake my kin. Our only hope is for the Emperor to regain control of his country before Reiko strikes at us."''
:'''<Party leader>:''' ''"If I have anything to say about it, that day is fast approaching."''

===Reward dialogue===
;Soar Honorclaw
:''"You have done our people a great service, and at great risk to yourself. My messenger informed me that the emperor strives for a continued peace between our two people, but my faith in his ability to ensure it has been shaken. I can only hope he maintains whatever grasp he has on the Ministry of Purity's leash. For our sake, and for the sake of Cantha as a whole."''

==Trivia==
*[[w:Free Bird|Free Bird]] is a song by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[[Category:Rewards Platinum]]

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104.191.30.80: Removing the bug note - the most recent patch fixed the crash :)