This is a quest given by a lord of a friendly faction that is not marshall. You must be level 6+ and have 100+ renown.
You will be asked to travel to a certain town and talk to a spy, whose identity may be revealed with a code word given to you by the lord. You have to search during the day for the spy among the townsfolk. Speak to every wandering townsperson you see. If someone answers the secret code word, then you have found the spy. If the townsman/townswoman says "Eh, what kinda gibberish is that?" you know you have not found the spy. In With Fire & Sword, the spy is named Townsman. If you see the name tag "Townsman", then you have found the spy.
Dialogue[]
Initiation[]
- I have a delicate matter which needs tending to, Player -- and there is no one I can trust to handle it for me. The fact is that I have placed a spy in Town to keep an eye on things for me, and report anything that might warrant my attention. Every week I send someone to collect the spy's reports and bring them back here to me. The job is yours if you want it.
- Sounds interesting -- a bit of espionage. Count me in.
- Excellent! Make your way to Town as soon as you can. The spy will be waiting.
- Town is heavily defended. How can I even get close without being noticed?
- You shall have to use stealth. Take care to avoid enemy strongholds, villages, and patrols -- and don't bring too many men with you. If you fail to sneak in the first time, wait a while for the garrison to lower its guard again, or you may have a difficult time infiltrating the town.
- How will I recognize the spy?
- Once you arrive in Town, speak with the locals -- the spy will be one of them. If you think you've found the spy, say the phrase 'Phrase' The spy will respond with the phrase 'Response'. Thus you will know the other, and (he/she) will give you any information (he/she)'s gathered in my service.
- Will I be paid for my labors?
- Of course, I have plenty of silver in my coffers for loyal (men/women) such as yourself. Do well by me, Player, and you shall rise high.
- I know what to do. Farewell, my lord.
- Good luck, Player. Remember, the secret phrase is 'Phrase' and the counterphrase is 'Response'. Bring any reports back to me, and I shall reward you with an open hand.
- I'm afraid I must decline. Cloak-and-dagger work isn't fit for me.
- As you wish, Player -- but I strongly advise you to forget anything I might have mentioned about any spies. I have no such people in my employ, and I never have. And no one would ever find me making use of such men. Remember that.
Meeting the spy[]
- Phrase
- (If not the spy) Eh? What kind of gibberish is that?
- Never mind.
- (If the spy) Response
- Lord sent me to collect your reports. Do you have them with you?
- You have arrived at last. Here they are. Be sure they reach Lord intact and without delay.
- Farewell.
Reporting back to the lord[]
- Have you brought me any news of that task I gave you? You know the one I mean...
- I have the reports you wanted right here.
- Ahh, very good! Very good indeed. It is good to have competent (men/people) at my side. Here is the payment I promised you.
List of phrases and responses[]
With Fire & Sword[]
- The armoire dances at midnight...
But does he dance for the dresser or the candlestick? - I am selling these fine Turkish tapestries. Would you like to buy some?
Yes I would, do you have any in blue? - A friend of a friend sent me...
But, my friend, your friend's friend will never have a friend like me. - The wind blows hard from the east and the river runs red...
Have you been ill?