Secrets of the Tomb Artifact BAS-I: Body Painting
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Astral Memory x20
- Unlock Condition: Exploration Knowledge level BAS-I
- Note - During its initial limited run, this stage's first clear reward was:
Antiquated Coin x150
Guide
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Script
Tomb of Ita
Artifact Discovery
You: Curator, What is this clay panel for? There seem to be some patterns on it...
Museum Curator: Oh, it's the palette of ancient Khaimit.
Museum Curator: It is used to grind ore pigments, similar to the ink stone in your place.
You: Huh? Do you also know of the ink stone?
Museum Curator: I don't know much about it. I'm just a fan.
Museum Curator: However, this palette is not only used for painting, but more for body painting.
You: I've heard that the ancient Khaimit were really keen on makeup.
Museum Curator: Yeah. Makeup for them is not only an enthusiasm for beauty, but also closely related to mythological worship.
Museum Curator: Their painted motifs were often associated with the gods as a way to pray for their blessings. In religious rituals, there would have been more complex patterns.
You: I didn't know color palettes would also matter...
The curator gently strokes the pattern on the palette.
Museum Curator: The pattern on it is that of a hippopotamus, a worshiped deity in the Rubis region in the Fifth Dynasty.
Museum Curator: Because a hippopotamus will always choose a place with plentiful water and flourishing grass, people believe that hippopotamus can bring prosperity to their country.
Museum Curator: A palette is an object that people use frequently on a daily basis, and the pattern also reflect the same symbolic goodness.
Museum Curator: But...
He inspects it again, pointing to a faint blue trace.
Museum Curator: There are still traces of paint residue left here from the past.
Museum Curator: To determine the exact time of those, it is necessary to have a specialist identify the traces.
You: Should we go to the archaeological institute next door?
Museum Curator: A pharaoh's tomb has just been located in Rubis, so the institute should not be available today. I'm afraid you will have to make a trip to Mien.
Museum Curator: Go over there and find Professor Nephie, an expert in ancient pigments. Have her help to take a look at it.
You: Okay, Leave it to me.
Mien Research Institute
The curator wants to use the traces of colors on the clay palette to determine what era it's from. To find an expert in Mien and see what can be done.
Professor Nephie: Examining the pigments will not be a problem, but we may also need a little favor from you.
In Professor Nephie's research room, you both explain why you're here. She answers with a smile.
Marius: Sure, We will do as much as we can.
Professor Nephie: What regreshign youths! It's actually quite simple. My assistant took the day off, but I'm in a hurry to use this pigment...
Professor Nephie: Can I please ask of you to help me grind it?
Hearing Professor Nephie's request, Marius smiles.
Marius: No problem, I'm good at this.
Marius: Professor, just feel free to do your test, we can handle it.
Professor Nephie: Thanks a lot, the pigments are in the next room. I've already put up the labels.
You: Okay, let's go take a look
Marius: Is this the one that needs to be grinded?
In the pigment lab, among piles of many colorful paints, Marius quickly locates the one the professor needs.
He uses a tool to hold a little pf the blue powder, adds some water, picks up a pestle-like tool next to him, and starts grinding.
You: You know these tools very well.
Marius: Of course, I'm a professional.
Marius: For people like us who paint every day, grinding paint is a necessary skill.
Marius: [Player], the professor still needs some red paint. Do you want to have a try? I can teach you by hand.
You: Okay. That sounds good.
In the following time, you and Marius gradually finish grinding the pigments required by the professor.
Just as you are about to go out to tell her, Professor Nephie pushes the door open and comes in ahead of time.
Professor Nephie: The identification results have come out. How's it going?
You: It's all done.
Professor Nephie looks carefully at the pigments ground by Marius and reveals a satisfied expression.
Professor Nephie: Let's see... Hm, very professional.
Professor Nephie: Well done, you two! Here are the results of the pigment identification. Please bring them to the curator.
Marius: No problem. Thank you so much!
Rubis Museum
Professor Nephie gave you the identification results. Go back to the museum and tell the curator
Museum Curator: Oh, the pigment is made of turquoise sand. It was produced in the Rubis region back then.
Museum Curator: This trace on the palette was left more than 6,800 years ago. To put it simply, this clay palette is confirmed to be from the Ancient Dynasty.
The curator reads Professor Nephie's identification report and nods his head repeatedly.
Museum Curator: I have just confirmed that the Pharaoh Herakon's tomb nearby has been raided. This is what was lost there.
You: Herakon?
Museum Curator: A pharaoh of the Ancient Dynasty. We think it's most likely a burial object for his consort.
Museum Curator: But it occurred too long ago, so it's impossible to verify it accurately.
You: 6,800 years. It's a long time.
Marius: Right, [Player], I suddenly have a spark of inspiration to hold a painting exhibition on the topic of Khaimit.
Marius: I can also work together with Pax Beauty to launch a series of products and jewelry based on ancient Khaimit. What do you think?
You: Very creative. You can try.
Marius: I'm glad to have your support. After getting back, I will prepare the information and make a proposal for them.
Marius: Then, curator, we will leave you to it now, see you later.
Museum Curator: Okay, So long to both of you!
You: Bye!
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