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How can I find the source of the killings?
  • 1 of 6: When you enter Umar Hills, you can see that it is in turmoil -- there is a recent rash of killings, and the Ranger Protector has disappeared.
  • 2 of 6: After the little movie, go talk to Minister Lloyd in a cabin to the west.
  • 3 of 6: He'll tell you some about the killings, and he gives you several theories about who committed the murders.  He also advises checking the ranger's old cabin, to the west.
  • 4 of 6: Enter the cabin and search the table to find Merella's diary.
  • 5 of 6: Read the diary, and you'll learn that the murders were originating from the abandoned temple to the north.
  • 6 of 6: Exit the town map, and travel to the abandoned temple to the north.