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Subtitle: Banquet of Heroes Main Location: Prontera Castle Level Range: 100-175+ Key Content:
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Episode 16.1: Banquet of Heroes celebrates the heroes who returned from the expedition against Demon God Morocc. You are invited as a special guest to witness the royal succession ritual and become embroiled in palace intrigue.
Overview
The Royal Palace of Prontera is hosting a grand banquet to celebrate the subjugation of Morocc and honor the returning heroes. More importantly, the banquet coincides with the Royal Assembly to determine the heir to the throne of Rune-Midgarts.
As a renowned adventurer, you've been invited as an official observer to witness the secret Ritual of Blessing that will crown the new king. However, nothing in the palace is as simple as it seems, and you'll find yourself navigating political intrigue among the Seven Royal Families.
Episode 16.1 Directory
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| Main Quest | Royal Families | Instances | Daily Quests |
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
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| Level Requirement | Base Level 100+ |
| Prerequisites | New World Access (Onward to the New World Quest or Cat Paw Agent Quest) |
| Starting Location | Any major city - speak with Royal Messenger |
| Starting NPC | Royal Messenger |
💡 Tip: Royal Messengers can be found in Prontera, Rachel, Aldebaran, Alberta, Veins, Geffen, Payon, Morocc, Yuno, and Lighthalzen.
Main Quest
Invitation to the Royal Banquet
Requirements: Base Level 100+, New World Access completed
Starting NPC: Royal Messenger (multiple cities)
Summary: Receive your invitation to the Royal Banquet and travel to Prontera Castle.
Walkthrough:
- Speak with a Royal Messenger in any major city
- The messenger recognizes you as a hero from the Morocc expedition
- Receive the Banquet Invitation item
- Choose to teleport directly to the palace or travel on your own
- At Prontera Castle, the Royal Guard will greet you
- Follow Chamberlain Bell through the palace corridors
- Enter the special guestroom in the royal villa
Socializing with the Royal Families
Requirements: Arrived at the Royal Villa
Summary: Meet and greet members of all seven royal families before the banquet.
The Seven Royal Families:
| Family | Location | Notable Members |
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| Heine | West Villa | Friedrich S. Heine, Nyhill M. Heine |
| Nerius | West Villa | Skia Nerius, Spica Nerius |
| Walther | West Villa | Isenhonor Walther, Ian Walther |
| Wigner | East Villa | Levuiere Wigner, Jurgen Wigner, Isaac Wigner, Katrin Wigner |
| Richard | East Villa | Po Richard |
| Geoborg | East Villa | Catherine D. Geoborg, Ernst Geoborg |
| Roegenburg | East Villa | Maximilian Roegenburg, Wolf Roegenburg, Helmut Roegenburg, Agnes Roegenburg |
Walkthrough:
- Speak with Chamberlain Bell to learn about the schedule
- Visit each royal family's residence in the villa
- Start with the Heine family nearby
- Cross the corridor to meet families in the East Villa
- Complete greetings with all seven families
- Return to Chamberlain Bell when finished
Participating in the Banquet
Requirements: Met all royal families
Summary: Attend the official banquet and observe the interactions between families.
The Ritual of Blessing
Requirements: Banquet participation completed
Summary: Witness the secret ritual that will determine the new king.
Walkthrough:
- Receive summons to attend the Ritual of Blessing
- Enter the ritual chamber as an official observer
- Witness the ceremony conducted by Kronecker
- Each family representative announces their presence
- Events unfold that will change the course of the kingdom...
⚠️ Warning: The Ritual of Blessing instance is part of the main story. Pay attention to the dialogue!
Additional Story Quests
- Suspicious Movement - Investigate strange occurrences in the palace
- Find Nyhill - Search for the missing Heine family member
- Where Is Nyhill? - Continue the search
- Waiting for the Ritual - Prepare for the ceremony
- Escape from the Past Memories - Uncover royal family secrets
- Prontera at the Time - Explore historical events
Royal Families
The Seven Royal Families of Rune-Midgarts each have their own histories, ambitions, and secrets:
House Heine
A prominent family with strong ties to the kingdom's history. Nyhill M. Heine is a key character who becomes deeply involved in the story's events.
House Nerius
Known for their twin daughters Skia and Spica Nerius, who add levity to the otherwise tense political atmosphere.
House Walther
Isenhonor Walther and Ian Walther represent this family's interests at the banquet.
House Wigner
The largest delegation, including Levuiere, Jurgen, Isaac, and Katrin Wigner.
House Richard
Po Richard represents this family. Your observer seat is placed next to this family's section.
House Geoborg
Catherine D. Geoborg and Ernst Geoborg attend the ceremonies.
House Roegenburg
A large family with Maximilian, Wolf, Helmut, and Agnes Roegenburg in attendance.
Instances
Ritual of Blessing
Level: 100+
Party Size: Solo instance
Requirements: Episode 16.1 main quest progress
Description: Witness the royal succession ritual. This is a story-focused instance with minimal combat.
Rewards:
- Quest progression
- Story continuation
Room of Consciousness
Level: 100+
Party Size: Party recommended
Requirements: Episode 16.1 story completion
Description: Explore the mysterious chamber sealed beneath Prontera Castle. Features Fenrir and Iris as NPC companions.
Boss: Bijou, Renovated Amdarais
Rewards:
- High EXP
- Episode 16 equipment materials
- Daily quest availability
Daily Quests
Royal Kitchen Quests
Help the Royal Head Chef prepare for the ongoing banquets:
| Quest | Objective |
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| Griffin Barbecue | Help prepare grilled griffin meat |
| Unexpected Sauce | Create special sauces for dishes |
| Ingredient for the Sauce | Gather sauce ingredients |
| Washing Dishes | Clean 15 dishes in the kitchen |
| Dish Collecting | Collect used dishes from the banquet |
Underground Dungeon Quests
Available after story progression:
- Various monster hunting quests
- Exploration objectives
- Daily reset available via Pron Dungeon Helper
NPCs
| NPC | Location | Function |
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| Royal Messenger | Prontera 121, 72 (and other cities) | Quest start, teleport to palace |
| Royal Guard | Prontera Castle entrance | Greets invited guests |
| Chamberlain Bell | Prontera Castle / Royal Villa | Main guide NPC, schedule information |
| Royal Head Chef | Prontera Castle Kitchen | Daily quest giver |
| Pron Dungeon Helper | prt_q 5, 5 | Underground dungeon quest reset |
Rewards
Quest Rewards:
- Substantial Base and Job EXP
- Access to Prontera Castle areas
- Episode 16 story progression
- Unlock Episode 16.2: Terra Gloria
Instance Rewards:
- Room of Consciousness drops
- Episode 16 equipment materials
Tips
- Complete New World access first - Required prerequisite
- Talk to everyone - The royal families have interesting dialogue
- Pay attention to the story - Important plot developments occur
- Don't skip cutscenes - The Ritual of Blessing has key story moments
- Do daily kitchen quests - Good source of EXP
- Explore the castle - Many hidden conversations and details
See Also
- Episode 15.1 and 15.2: Phantasmagorika — Previous episode
- Episode 16.2: Terra Gloria — Continuation of the story
- Episode_Quests — All episode quests