Exit Fate: Meiko's Interviews

Mandala

Meiko: Today I'm talking to Mandala, a treasure hunter from Almenga. Mandala, you were last seen trying to find the Mad King's hidden treasure. That's a long way from home. Do you travel around a lot?

Mandala: 'Course I do. There were some neat things I found close to home, but you're going to run out sooner or later. Now I wander around looking for any hints or rumours. I have sharp sense for this sorta thing.

Meiko: What kind of places have you been to then?

Mandala: Oh, let's see... I discovered the ruins of Valaskialf back in Almenga and found the crown of Odin. I went to Rocaine and dug up a 7th century holy relic and sold it to the church for big money. Tons of smaller finds too.

Meiko: How dangerous is your work usually? I know that the Mad King's treasure could've cost you your life.

Mandala: Usually it's not so bad. Sometimes there's rival hunters, and not all of them are equally friendly. Some of 'em are little more than pirates. They'll lop off your head before you can say a word. I try to stay out of their way.

Meiko: Have you ever been in a life- threatening situation? And how'd you survive?

Mandala: There was that one time, back in Almenga. I was working together for a while with a Hazan survivor looking through the remains of some of their villages. Well, one day we ran into a bunch of looters, the kind that doesn't like sharing with others. We had a guide with us, and he got killed trying to talk to them. We had to leave everything behind and run for our lives. We were just lucky they didn't chase us. Hah, the other guy with me, Stromgaard, he never wanted to work with me again after that.

Meiko: Do you have any future targets now?

Mandala: Not really. Maybe I'll head further west after this. I'll just wander around a bit and see what catches my eye.