Template:NpcData/J.E. Trevelyan, Headmaster of Thornhill Academy

J.E. Trevelyan, Headmaster of Thornhill Academy
Aggressive	No
Hostile	No
Interactable	Yes

Interactions

Quests

• Tribulations of Higher Education: Starts the quest, Completes the quest

Locations

This NPC spawns at 1 location(s).

Dialogue

31 lines of dialogue. Options are marked ›, → jumps to the line an option leads to.

Conversation starts

• "Ah, you must be a newcomer here? Allow me to welcome you to Thornhill'…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phase 0)
• "Hmm... Regretfully, some of my instructors are of the mind that you ar…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phase 0)
• "My instructors say you show promise, very good, very good... very well…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phase 0)
• "How goes your work on the cannon research project? It is not my intent…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phases 1–3)
• "I received word your work on the cannon was a great success! The Lord…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phase 4)
• "You are welcomed as a member of our most prestigious academy! As alway…" — Requires quest Tribulations of Higher Education (phase 999+)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Ah, you must be a newcomer here? Allow me to welcome you to Thornhill's Academy of Masters! Let's get the formalities out of the way, I am Headmaster Trevelyan and I presume you come seeking knowledge?

› I wish to join your society. →

› The Academy of Masters? →

› Makes sense. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: So you say, so you say... but here, in these prestigious halls, full membership demands proof of excellence! I must first hear a recommendation from each of the Academy Masters to establish a baseline. Do you submit yourself to their examination?

› Sure, why not. →

› Tell me more about the Academy first. →

› I don't need to prove anything to anyone. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Very good! This will only take a moment, as I summon Thornhill's Masters to assess you in the Academy gardens...

› Continue (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You must ask? But surely you would not be here, had our reputation not preceded us! This is only the most esteemed, the most prestigious, the most venerated and revered center of learning in all the northern woodlands of Imberthale!

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: I must warn you, we do not let just anyone study here - there are certain standards that must be upheld! I'm well aware the upstarts in the city of Haywind have set up their own ''college'', if one can call it such, in service of all manner of inept commoners. But here in Thornhill, at least, we're aware tradition in learning counts for something.

› And what standards do you uphold exactly? →

› I believe myself worthy to join your society. →

› Interesting. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You must demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge in any one skill before our Masters will even consider providing you with advanced training. In addition, if you wish to be recognized as a full fledged member of our great Academy, you must prove your talents in a wide variety of fields.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: *To unlock training from a Thornhill Master, you must possess at least 20 levels in their respective skill.*

› I believe myself worthy to join your society. →

› Interesting. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Hmm... Regretfully, some of my instructors are of the mind that you are not yet fully formed in all aspects expected in a member of our Academy.

*You need a minimum of level 25 across all skills to truly impress the Thornhill Masters.*

› Feels bad... →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: I sense, however, that within you reside the qualities of persistence and perseverance! Those are highly valued qualities by us here at the Academy of Masters. Continue to work on yourself and you may yet pass our strict standards for excellence!

› Right. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: My instructors say you show promise, very good, very good... very well...

› I knew I was worthy to be recognized as a member! →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Hm? No, no, let's not get ahead of ourselves... However, what you have done is earn yourself the right to prove yourself worthy. Each member of our Academy has demonstrated commitment by carrying out an extraordinary service to our institution.

› Oh... →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: There is one pressing matter, in fact, with which you might prove most helpful. Our Academy has traditionally received its funding from the city, which under recent rulership has only been cut ever smaller. Now the Lord Mayor has decreed we shall not see a single copper coin unless we show our value to him.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: He's heard of cannons built in distant lands and demands we make one for him. Most brutish and uncivilized, if you ask me, but there it is. I sent a fellow, a genius of engineering, Norman Osborrow to manage the project. But he's an old man, he will require someone to do the heavy lifting for him, which is where you can help.

› Cannons... aren't they some sort of myth and legend? →

› So where should I meet Norman? →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Oh no, I assure you such inventions are quite real, and have been produced to varying degrees of quality in foreign realms. All it takes is a bit of skill, knowledge and ingenuity. Norman has seen the contraptions with his own eyes and knows them in principle, but he'll need your help with the execution.

› So where should I meet Norman? →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: The Lord Mayor established a secret site overlooking the bay for the cannon's development, Norman's already there waiting for you. You'll need to ask one of the guards at the Lord Mayor's castle to escort you there - good luck!

› Very well. (Tribulations of Higher Education: starts the quest) (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: How goes your work on the cannon research project? It is not my intent to pile pressure, but the future of our great Academy may depend on your success...

› Remind me, how do I get to the cannon build site? →

› So why do you need my help in building a cannon? →

› What can you tell me about your Academy? →

› I'm working on it. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Ah yes, the Lord Mayor is very protective about that. You'll have to meet up with one of his sergeants by Thornhill Castle gates, who'll escort you there. A chap named Almsworth, as I recall.

› So why do you need my help in building a cannon? →

› What can you tell me about your Academy? →

› I see. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Why, it's quite simple. The Lord Mayor has threatened not to lend a single copper coin in funding to the Academy anymore unless we find a way to demonstrate our usefulness to him. He's heard of cannons built in distant lands and demands we make one for him.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: I sent a fellow, a genius of engineering, Norman Osborrow to manage the project. He'll have come up with blueprints for a cannon for certain, but... he's an old man, he will require someone skilled and reliable to do the heavy lifting for him.

› Remind me, how do I get to the cannon build site? →

› What can you tell me about your Academy? →

› I see. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You must ask? But surely you would not be here, had our reputation not preceded us! This is only the most esteemed, the most prestigious, the most venerated and revered center of learning in all the northern woodlands of Imberthale!

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: I must warn you, we do not let just anyone study here - there are certain standards that must be upheld! I'm well aware the upstarts in the city of Haywind have set up their own ''college'', if one can call it such, in service of all manner of inept commoners. But here in Thornhill, at least, we're aware tradition in learning counts for something.

› And what standards do you uphold exactly? →

› Remind me, how do I get to the cannon build site? →

› So why do you need my help in building a cannon? →

› I see. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You have already demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge to qualify for advanced training from our Masters, but if you truly wish to be recognized as a full fledged member of our great Academy, you must provide us with an extraordinary service.

› Remind me, how do I get to the cannon build site? →

› So why do you need my help in building a cannon? →

› I see. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: I received word your work on the cannon was a great success! The Lord Mayor was very pleased with the results and he's agreed to extend our funding for now. The Academy of Masters thanks you for your service!

› Have I finally earned recognition in your academy then? →

› Leave. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Most certainly! I've let our staff around the city know you are to be treated as an honorary member of the Academy, which I'll have you know, entitles you to certain slight privileges.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: As an additional token of appreciation for the great service you performed for us, I had the Master of Alchemy draft a recipe you might find most... explosive! I must warn you, it's not the easiest concoction to brew, and may require some additional experience to create yourself.

› You said an honorary member is entitled to privileges? →

› Very good! (Tribulations of Higher Education: completes the quest) (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Quite so! The Thornhill Academy employs a number of busybodies around the city, who acquire and transport materials for Academy inventions. By your request, they will also cart an honorary member to various locations in the city, speeding your way.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You may recognize our Academy servants by the blue flags they've raised at their stations. In fact, there's a man stationed just outside the Academy entrance, should you wish to meet him.

› Very good! (Tribulations of Higher Education: completes the quest) (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You are welcomed as a member of our most prestigious academy! As always, the great knowledge we offer is yours, should you wish to learn.

› So, the Lord Mayor threatened to cut off the Academy's funding? →

› You said an honorary member of the Academy is entitled to privileges? →

› Thanks. (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Yes, but thanks to you that matter is now resolved... for now - he got his cannon and we get our upkeep. However, I dread to think of the next time he decides to blackmail us for some brutish innovation.

› You said an honorary member of the Academy is entitled to privileges? →

› Good luck... (end)

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: Quite so! The Thornhill Academy employs a number of busybodies around the city, who acquire and transport materials for Academy inventions. By your request, they will also cart an honorary member to various locations in the city, speeding your way.

› Continue →

Headmaster J.E. Trevelyan: You may recognize our Academy servants by the blue flags they've raised at their stations. In fact, there's a man stationed just outside the Academy entrance, should you wish to meet him.

› So, the Lord Mayor threatened to cut off the Academy's funding? →

› I see. (end)