• 10311
• Instructor Maximilian
  Ah, Player. So you are the student here to take my lecture on Epic Sea Feuds. You know, I'm really fond of this lecture.

• 10312
• What will you say?

• 10313
• Is that right?

• 10314
• I see.

• 10315
• Instructor Maximilian
  How good of you to ask!
  As you know, there are currently many different countries plotting to place cities from all around the world under their sphere of influence. The main way of doing this is for the countries to invest in these cities, but that is the merchant's way of things. For military men, the way to raise their group's influence is through nothing less than Epic Sea feuds!

• 10316
• Instructor Maximilian
  And once you hear this lecture, you'll come to know why. Now, let's continue.

• 10317
• Instructor Maximilian
  As you know, there are currently many different countries plotting to place cities from all around the world under their sphere of influence. The main way of doing this is for the countries to invest in these cities, but that is the merchant's way of things. For military men, the way to raise their group's influence is through nothing less than Epic Sea Feuds!

• 10318
• Instructor Maximilian
  These battles are truly huge affairs where the Voyagers from different countries meet and battle Voyagers from other countries with their own country's prestige on the line. Just imagine, waters filled with countless ships, as far as the eye can see. And from them, countless cannonballs flying every which way. Melee battles with neither side giving an inch...
  If you truly desire to be a military man yourself, you must be thrilled at the thought! Perhaps you see now why I'm so fond of this lecture.

• 10319
• Instructor Maximilian
  Epic Sea Feuds allow you to raise your Influence Level towards a certain town. This is the primary purpose of a Epic Sea Feud, but it is also a test of strength between nations. Epic Sea Feuds are the perfect place for you to put your hardened naval battle skills to the test.
  Oh, but of course Epic Sea Feuds aren't always going on.
  If that was the case all the nations involved would be stricken with poverty and all sides would end up losing.
  A specific date and location will be given to all sailors of each country involved so that all sides can fight fair and square. To fight and win in such a battle is certainly a most glorious occasion and to put one's life on the line for their country is the greatest pride for a soldier. Okay, now let's move to the Maritime Guild in Naples and continue our lecture there. I'll be waiting for you there.

• 10320
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hey, Player! My lecture...
  it seems you've interrupted it. Well then, time to leave.

• 10321
• Instructor Maximilian
  Okay, let's resume the lecture.
  The city that will be the target of the battle is decided by the votes of the Voyagers from the attacking country. The possible target cities are alliance harbours in other countries. Votes are conducted at your country's ministry of state. Once the vote has been conducted, the country that contains the harbour under attack is called the defence country, and the battle is then carried out between these two countries.

• 10322
• What will you say?

• 10323
• No questions.

• 10324
• What happens after voting?

• 10325
• Instructor Maximilian
  Very good.
  Once the vote has ended, all you have to do is wait for the fighting to begin.
  ...There's only one point I want you to be aware of. The people participating in these battles must be up to the challenge. It is reckless for those who just started sailing recently to go up and fight against seasoned, battle-hardened military men... Just be well aware of that.

• 10326
• You must meet the following conditions
  in order to take part in Epic Sea Feuds.

• 10327
• Your total level must be at least 11,
  you must have a Port Permit for the target harbour,
  and you must have a total Fame of 500 or more.

• 10328
• Instructor Maximilian
  Once the vote has ended, all you have to do is wait for the fighting to begin.
  ...There's only one point I want you to be aware of. The people participating in these battles must be up to the challenge. It is reckless for those who just started sailing recently to go up and fight against seasoned, battle-hardened military men... Just be well aware of that.

• 10329
• You must meet the following conditions
  in order to take part in Epic Sea Feuds.

• 10330
• Your total level must be at least 11,
  you must have a Port Permit for the target harbour,
  and you must have a total Fame of 500 or more.

• 10331
• Instructor Maximilian
  Let me now tell you the next necessary part of fighting in Epic Sea Feuds.
  You need to take on a quest from either the minister of state or a city official.
  Any Voyager that does not have a quest like this will be unable to fight.
  This is to prevent any ships that just happen to be passing by from getting attacked by accident and to prevent pirates from sneaking into the fray.

• 10332
• In order to take part in Epic Sea Feuds,
  you will need to take on a quest
  from either the minister of state
  or a city official from your own country's alliance harbour.

• 10333
• An Epic Sea Feud quest cannot be undertaken
  simultaneously with a normal Quest.

• 10334
• Instructor Maximilian
  Are we clear so far?

• 10335
• What will you say?

• 10336
• Yes.

• 10337
• I'm a little uncertain...

• 10338
• Instructor Maximilian
  Very good. Then let's take a quick break, then move on to the next lecture.

• 10339
• Instructor Maximilian
  All right, I'll try to explain it simply once again.
  The target city for the Epic sea Feud's change in influence is decided by a vote.
  Once the fight has begun, you must take on a quest from either your minister of state or an alliance city official before you can take part in it. Do you understand now?

• 10340
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hey, Player! My lecture...
  it seems you've interrupted it. Well then, time to leave.

• 10341
• Instructor Maximilian
  All right then, let's resume the lecture.
  After you have taken on a request, the battle will begin... Or at least, that's what you'd think. But in fact, there is something else that needs to be done in order to preserve the pride and honour of the military men who take part in these and let them fight like gentlemen... Please do try to restrain yourself.

• 10342
• Instructor Maximilian
  Epic Sea Feuds are further divided up by ship.
  Small, medium, and large ships each have their own time in which they are permitted to fight.

• 10343
• Instructor Maximilian
  Furthermore, you won't be allowed to fight unless you put together a fleet.

• 10344
• Instructor Maximilian
  Next... I thought I wouldn't have to say this, but...
  Ships from the attacking and defending countries are not allowed to pair up with each other. You're enemies, so of course it wouldn't be allowed.

• 10345
• Instructor Maximilian
  I know these are some fairly detailed conditions...
  So, now I'm going to tell you a highly convenient method of finding out whether or not you will be capable of taking part in these battles.

• 10346
• In order to find out whether or not you can take part
  in Epic Sea Feuds, open your quest journal
  and click the "Epic Sea Feud Participation Check" button.

• 10347
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hm... I'm sure you're quite tired by now. Let's take a break.

• 10348
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hey, Player! My lecture...
  it seems you've interrupted it. Well then, time to leave.

• 10349
• Instructor Maximilian
  Ha ha! You're going to need power from now on!
  Say you've put together a fleet and headed out to sea. There, you see an exhausted, worn-out fleet approaching. What do you do?

• 10350
• What will you say?

• 10351
• They're easy pickings, so I sink them.

• 10352
• I let them go.

• 10353
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hmm. It's true that battle is cruel and heartless, but you must never forget to be a gentleman.
  Even in Epic Sea Feuds, while it is possible to hold battles between two wildly outclassed ships, this won't return Merits of War... Remember, Merits of War are only given to those that prove their ability in these battles fairly.

• 10354
• Instructor Maximilian
  I see you already have the heart of a true gentleman.
  Yes, at times like these, while it is technically possible to fight, you won't receive any Merits of War even if you win... Remember, Merits of War are only given to those that prove their ability in these battles fairly.

• 10355
• Instructor Maximilian
  Now, that was a long lecture, so thank you for listening to it so carefully.
  In closing, let me tell you why I called you here. You can see the record of the last Epic Sea Feud at the maritime guild master's, as long as there has been at least one battle. Also, if the target harbour is not being voted on, you can see those results as well.

• 10356
• Click on the maritime guild master,
  then click on the Epic Sea Feud Information button
  on the left.

• 10357
• Instructor Maximilian
  Those who have earned many military gains (Merits of War) have their names recorded here as signs of their prowess.
  This is the single greatest honour a military man can receive, so I hope you'll work hard and try to achieve it.
  Now, this concludes the Voyager School's lectures.
  All that is left is the graduation exam. I will test you on everything you have learned so far.
  If you are able to clear enough of these tests, you will be permitted to take the graduation exam.
  And with that, this lecture is complete.

• 10358
• Instructor Maximilian
  Hey, Player! My lecture...
  it seems you've interrupted it. Well then, time to leave.