Generation 15: Merchant of Venice

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“	Golden waves crash along a new ocean route, As dreamers set sail upon the open sea, Holding true to treasured friendships And seeking their long lost loves. One father, Shylock, whose name rings with sorrow, Walks, haunted by the dark shadow of revenge... So the dreamers gather with their tangled fates, Toward Belvast, the land of opportunity and danger. There, all stories begin and end.	„
—Prologue of The Merchant of Venice

To start Generation 15, you must have completed Generation 14 or get your cumulative level to 640 and talk to Duncan.

Generation 15: Merchant of Venice, also known as: Generation 15: The First Contract, Generation 15: The First Trade, and Generation 15: Merchant of Belvast; explains about Shakespeare's past and the origin of the Soul Stream. It also introduces a new location: Belvast Island. This Generation is based on another of Shakespeare's plays, the Merchant of Venice.

Changes in Generation 15 Due to Updates

Changes as of Generation 17, Season 4: Nightmare

• Experience from Quest Rewards has been readjusted.
• All Shadow Missions have been fixed to Advanced Difficulty.
• During Whiskey Is Thicker Than Water, you will receive a Red Wing of the Goddess to Port Cobh upon finishing your conversation with Aodhan.
• During Price of Love, Alby Dungeon now has 2 floors instead of 7 and has very little rooms.
  • You no longer have to relog or change channels to view the cutscene after this quest. Simply complete the quest to view it.
• During Gold and Silver, Rabbie Dungeon has been reduced to 1 floor.
  • All spawns have been reduced to just Rats. In addition, the boss was slightly altered.
• During Shylock's Contract, Alby Dungeon is drastically shortened, and has reduced spawns.
• Completing Generation 15 now rewards 40 AP.
  • Players who have completed Generation 15 prior to the update will receive a congratulatory quest that rewards them the AP.

NPCs involved in Merchant of Venice

NPCs involved in Merchant of Venice

NPC	Occupation	Location
Admiral Owen	Admiral	Fleet Commander's Official Residence (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Antonio	Merchant	Pub or Garden's Fountain (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Aodhan	Knight	Castle Stairs (Emain Macha)
Barry	Bartender	Pub (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Bassanio		Garden's Fountain (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Bella		Globe Theatre
Blatt	Farm Manager	Farm Manager (Taillteann)
Cichol	God of Fomors	Globe Theatre
Ethna	Banker	Qilla Base Camp
Hans	Artist	Town Square (Tara)
Hicca's Mom		West of the Garden (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Keith	Banker	Bank (Tara)
Lucas	Nightclub Owner	Nightclub (Emain Macha)
Marlowe	First-class Actor	Fountain (Avon)
Morrighan	Goddess	Globe Theatre
Nele	Bard	Town Square (Emain Macha)
Nicca	Blacksmith	Qilla Base Camp
Pierrick	Clown Shopkeeper	General Shop (Taillteann)
Portia		Filia
Shakespeare	Playwright	Globe Theatre Alby Dungeon
Shayla	Adviser	Fleet Commander's Official Residence (Commonwealth of Belvast)
Shylock	Moneylender	South of the Graveyard (Commonwealth of Belvast)

Soul Stream Seal Breaker

Soul Stream Seal Breaker

	Name	Soul Stream Sealbreaker	NPC	Marlowe
	Information	I found a document that will reveal the whereabouts of Shakespeare! Please, come see my right now. - Marlowe -
Instruction	Throughout the story you will be prompted with two choices. Regardless of which you choose, the story will continue the same way. However, depending on your choices, you will get one of two Mainstream Titles: the Sharer of Joy or the Lone Wolf. See Color-Coded Answers Guide. Talk to Marlowe in Avon. You'll get Shakespeare's Journal Page 1 (1 x 1). Investigate Shakespeare's Journal Page 1. Use the page to begin the mission, The First Milletian. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Rumors about Shakespeare

	Name	Rumors About Shakespeare	NPC	Marlowe, Nele, Lucas
	Information	The whereabouts of Shakespeare remain unclear. If we cannot pick up his trail, perhaps rumors will provide us a new lead. - Marlowe -
Instruction	Talk to Marlowe in Avon. You are prompted Yes or No. Talk to Nele in Emain Macha. Receive the object from Lucas in Emain Macha. You'll get Belvast Whiskey (1 x 2). Give the Belvast Whiskey to Nele in Emain Macha. You can ask him the following: About Shakespeare, About Avon, About Hamlet, About Romeo and Juliet, and About the Guardian of Avon. After ending the conversation, a cutscene will play. Complete the quest. [17,500 EXP]

A Will and Willpower

Whiskey Is Thicker Than Water

	Name	Whiskey Is Thicker Than Water	NPC	Aodhan, Antonio, Admiral Owen, Shayla, Lucas
	Information	I have an urgent favor to ask you. Please, come see me, and don't tell anyone about this. - Aodhan
Instruction	Talk to Aodhan in Emain Macha. You'll receive a Red Wings of a Goddess to Port Cobh. Take a ship to Belvast Island. You must board the ship at Port Cobh. The ship is always available regardless of schedule. You may not bring Trade Goods on the ship, as the quest will not allow you to do so. Talk to Antonio on the boat. You are prompted Shake his hand or Ignore him. A cutscene will play followed by the mission, Friendship of the Ocean. Hear the rest of Antonio's story. Cleared when clearing Friendship of the Ocean. You will automatically exit the boat after clearing the mission. Talk to Admiral Owen on Belvast Island. You are prompted It was nice or It was dull. Reach Belvast Trading Post Merchant Rating Lv. 2. Talk to Admiral Owen on Belvast Island. You are prompted Greet Formally or Simply Nod. If you choose Greet Formally, you'll get 3 HP & MP 100 Potions. You'll get 1,000 Seasonal Ducats and Belvast Whiskey. Talk to Lucas in Emain Macha. You are prompted Admiral Owen... or Barry... and Accept or Refuse. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

A Will and Willpower

	Name	A Will and Willpower	NPC	Portia
	Information	Find Portia's secret. We've got her now. - Lucas -
Instruction	Talk to Portia in Filia. The quest marker is missing. Portia is located in her house just northwest of Castanea's house within Filia. You are prompted Propose to her or Tell her she is pretty and Of course or Make it short. You'll get Portia's Compass (1 x 1). Examine Portia's memory in the Longa Desert dungeon Offer Portia's Compass at the Longa Desert Ruins altar to enter Portia's Memory RP Dungeon. Talk to Portia in Filia. You'll get Portia's Love Letter (2 x 1) and a Blue Wings of a Goddess (Filia) (1 x 2). You may read the letter, however this will negatively affect the title you get at the end of the story. Complete the quest. [17,500 EXP]

Price of Love

	Name	Price of Love	NPC	Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock
	Information	Please find whereabouts of my love, Bassanio. - Portia -
Instruction	Talk to Antonio in Belvast. You are prompted: Bassanio... or Portia... and Shake his hand or Ignore him. You'll get 10,000g. Talk to Bassanio in Cobh. You are prompted Give him the letter or Slap him and Give him 10,000 Gold or Pretend to not know anything. If you select Give him 10,000 Gold, you will give him the 10,000g. You will give him Portia's Love Letter. Talk to Antonio in Belvast. Talk to Shylock in Belvast. You are prompted Antonio... or Bassanio..., 30 million Gold or As much as possible, and He did not say or In 3 months. If you choose Bassanio..., you will be redirected back to Antonio... This counts as two negative actions. You'll get Shylock's Alby Dungeon Pass (1 x 2). Meet Shylock in the Alby Dungeon. Offer Shylock's Alby Dungeon Pass at the Alby Dungeon altar to enter G15 Alby Shylock Pass Dungeon. You may bring up to 2 party members. The leader will play as their own character and the other two will roleplay as Bassanio and Antonio. Antonio is armed with a Lion Claw Lance, a Warhammer, and a Composite Shield and Bassanio is armed with a Hurricane Cylinder If a party member leaves during the dungeon, you will be teleported out and have to pick up another pass from Shylock. Their skills are adjusted depending on the difficulty of the mission. Only the party leader (person who played as their own character) will receive a key to the reward chest. Complete the quest. [47,500 EXP]

The First Rebirth

The First Rebirth

	Name	The First Rebirth	NPC	Marlowe
	Information	Shakespeare... No one knows anything about his life or death. He appeared and disappeared...like a ghost. - Marlowe -
Instruction	Talk to Marlowe in Avon You'll get Shakespeare's Journal Page 7 (1 x 1). Investigate Shakespeare's Journal Page 7. Use the page to begin the mission, Shakespeare, Revived. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Heart Made of Lead

Gold and Silver

	Name	Gold and Silver	NPC	Bassanio, Portia, Pierrick
	Information	I'm ready to give my response to Portia. I'm with Antonio at the moment, so come to Belvast. - Bassanio -
Instruction	Talk to Bassanio in Belvast. You'll get Bassanio's Reply (2 x 1) and a Barley Tea (1 x 1). You may read the letter, however this will negatively affect the title you get at the end of the story. Deliver the reply from Bassanio to Portia in Filia. You are prompted Accept or What about compensation.... You'll get Ashes from Portia (1 x 1) and a Blue Wings of a Goddess (Filia) (1 x 2). Obtain the Horrifying Skeleton from the Rabbie Dungeon. Offer Ashes from Portia at the Rabbie Dungeon altar to enter G15 Longa Ashes from Portia Dungeon. If you need to re-enter the dungeon you may talk to Portia for another Ashes from Portia. After clearing the boss room, you'll get Horrifying Skeleton (2 x 2). The dungeon has 1 floor of about 15 rooms. Only one other person may join you. Spawns consist entirely of rats, including Cave Rat, Sewer Rat, Brown Town Rat. The Cave Rats come in very large numbers and multi-aggro very quickly and from very far away, and have an AI similar to that of a Gremlin where they will occasionally circle their enemies and attack at random. Use Area of Effect attacks such as Windmill or pet AoEs to defeat them quickly. Sewer Rats are multi-aggro, poisonous, inflict high amounts of damage, and usually spawn with large amounts of Cave Rats. Boss: Skeleton (Mini Light Armor) + 3x Red Skeleton (Heavy Armor) + 2 Skeleton Wolves + Skeleton Squad (Weak). Curiously, while some mobs drop treasure chest keys, this dungeon has no treasure chest room. Deliver the Horrifying Skeleton to Portia in Filia. You are prompted Not at all or Yes, they were and It was great or I was bored. You'll get a Blue Wings of a Goddess (Filia) (1 x 2). Receive the Clown Doll from Pierrick in Taillteann. You are prompted to pay 50,000g to obtain Clown Doll (2 x 2). You must pay to continue. Complete the quest. [47,500 EXP]

Heart Made of Lead

	Name	Heart Made of Lead	NPC	Portia, Hans, Lucas
	Information	So did you find the answers to Portia's riddle? Once you figure it out, come see me. We'll get rich together! - Lucas -
Instruction	Deliver the Clown Doll to Portia in Filia. You are prompted Talk about the money or Do not say anything and Yes or No. If you choose Talk about the money, you'll receive 10,000g. Request Hans in Tara to paint Portia's Portrait. You are prompted to pay 50,000g to have the painting made. You must pay to continue. Describe Portia's physical characteristics. Hairstyle: Long straight hair Hair color: Blonde Eye color: Blue You'll get Portia's Portrait (2 x 2) Deliver Portia's Portrait to Portia in Filia. You are prompted Tell her the truth or Make up a reasonable story, I feel it or Hmm... Not sure, He will make you happy or He will make you unhappy, and Do not look or Look. You will receive 100,000g, Blue Wings of a Goddess (Filia) (1 x 2), and Portia's Pendant (1 x 1). Talk to Lucas in Emain Macha. You are prompted Gold Box, Silver Box, or Lead Box. Reminder: what reply you pick will not affect the progression of the story. You'll get a Fruit Salad (1 x 2) and a Brifne Whiskey (2 x 1). Complete the quest. [17,500 EXP]

Things That All Men Want

	Name	Thing That All Men Want	NPC	Lucas, Admiral Owen, Shylock, Keith
	Information	Heh, I guess Portia and I weren't meant to be. - Lucas -
Instruction	Talk to Lucas in Emain Macha. Talk to Admiral Owen in Belvast. You are prompted: Yes or No. Talk to Shylock in Belvast You are prompted I want to know or I do not want to know. You'll get Shylock's Letter (2 x 1). Talk to Keith in Tara. You are prompted Gold Box, Silver Box, or Lead Box. Reminder: what reply you pick will not affect the progression of the story. Complete the quest. [17,500 EXP]

You Earn Your Worth

	Name	You Earn Your Worth	NPC	Keith, Shylock
	Information	Oh, my...I've never met a woman like her before. - Keith -
Instruction	Talk to Keith in Tara. You are prompted Yes or No. Talk to Shylock in Belvast. You are prompted Just listen quietly or Get angry. You'll receive Shylock's Seed Chest (2 x 2). You may open the box, however this will negatively affect the title you get at the end of the story. Opening the box will give you 8 Homestead Pumpkin Seeds and 5 Homestead Cabbage Seeds. Complete the quest. [13,500 EXP]

The Commoner

The Commoner

	Name	The Commoner	NPC	Blatt, Hicca's Mom, Shylock, Admiral Owen
	Information	Good job. Thanks to you, we have the funds we need. When you are finished your business in Uladh, come see me again. - Shylock -
Instruction	Talk to Blatt in Taillteann. You are prompted: Yes (Will appear as "Actually..." If you opened the box) or Pretend to not know. You'll get 3 stacks of 100 Pumpkins (2 x 2 each) and 2 stacks of 100-50 Tomatoes (1 x 1 each). If you did not open the box and chose Yes, you'll get 10 HP 100 Potions. Talk to Hicca's Mom in Belvast. If you don't have it already, you'll be prompted to obtain the Daily Quest, Girlfriend for Hicca. Unless you want it, choose to [End Conversation]. You'll get a Strawberry Milk (1 x 2). Talk to Shylock in Belvast. You are prompted Serves him right or That poor man. You'll get Shylock's Journal (1 x 2). Talk to Admiral Owen in Belvast You'll get a Creek Crow Admiral Owen's Open-Finger Gloves. Complete the quest. [17,500 EXP]

Cursed Avon

Cursed Avon

	Name	Cursed Avon	NPC	Marlowe
	Information	I wonder what was recorded in the Erinn Travelog. Could you come to Avon to discuss it. - Marlowe -
Instruction	Talk to Marlowe in Avon. You'll get Shakespeare's Journal Page 16 (1 x 1). Investigate Shakespeare's Journal Page 16. Use the page to begin the mission, Avon Will Be Sealed. Shakespeare has Play Dead, Rank F Healing, Rank C First Aid, Magnum Shot, and Bow Mastery, Rank B Ranged Attack (Human), Rank A Defense, Smash and Icebolt, Rank 9 Counterattack, Combat Mastery and Critical Hit, Rank 8 Windmill, and Rank 6 Rest. He also has Dual Wielded Gladius, a Composite Bow, and a hundred Arrows. Shakespeare's inventory consists of twenty HP 100 Potions, SP 100 Potions, and Bandages. He also has ten AP. Enemies: Skeleton Soldier x4 ? Poison Skeleton Soldier x4 ? Skeleton Squad x4 ? Skeleton Soldier x3, Skeleton Ogre Warrior (Light Armor) x2 ? Skeleton Ogre Warrior (Light Armor) x2 + Skeleton Ogre Warrior (Heavy Armor) x1. Poison Skeleton Soldiers will multi-aggro. It is best to pick them off with a single Icebolt, then have them come to you. You may simply defeat the Skeleton Ogre Warrior (Heavy Armor) in the last wave to complete the quest. Watch the cutscene upon completing the RP. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Ghost of the Past

Leave It to Fate

	Name	Leave It to Fate	NPC	Bassanio, Portia, Antonio, Nicca, Ethna
	Information	I'm ready go to Portia now. But before I do, there is something I want to ask... -Bassanio-
Instruction	Talk to Bassanio in Belvast. You are prompted Let the owner know or Pretend not to have seen and Gold Box, Silver Box, or Lead Box. Choosing either Gold Box or Silver Box repeats the prompt. You must choose Lead Box to continue. Choosing either Gold Box or Silver Box will negatively affect the title you get at the end of the story. Attend the marriage proposal of Bassanio in Filia. The quest marker is missing. Bassanio is located at Portia's home in Filia. Talk to Bassanio, the husband of Portia. You are prompted Accept or Refuse. Protect Antonio's Trade Ship. Talk to Nicca in Port Qilla to begin, without prompt, the mission, Antonio's Trade Ship. Under certain conditions which are currently unknown, you may bring one other person to help. You will be accompanied by both Nicca and Ethna in this mission. Both Nicca and Ethna have high Defense and HP, so there is no need to worry about them dying. Nicca does high damage, however Ethna's attack power is moderate. Ethna has Final Hit but only uses her fists to attack. If the player, or Nicca, or Ethna die(s), the mission fails. Enemies: Bandit Goblin x2 + Bandit Human x2 ? Bandit Human x2 + Bandit Goblin x2 + Bandit Goblin Archer x2 ? Bandit Human x2 + Bandit Goblin x2 + Bandit Goblin Archer x4 ? Bandit Goblin x2 + Bandit Imp x2 + Bandit Giant x2 ? Bandit Human x2 + Bandit Imp x1 + Bandit Giant x1 + Bandit Boss x1 The enemies aggro extremely fast, so caution is advised. Defeating the Bandit Boss in the last wave will end the mission, it is not required to defeat any of the other bandits that wave. Shadow Mission Rewards: 24,999 EXP Talk to Nicca at the Qilla Base Camp. You automatically talk to Nicca after clearing the mission. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Ghost of the Past

	Name	Ghost of the Past	NPC	Shylock, Antonio
	Information	Antonio is bankrupt. We need your testimony for the trial. - Shylock -
Instruction	Talk to Shylock in Belvast. You are prompted I will or I will not. Talk to Antonio at the Belvast Prison. You are prompted Yes or No. If you choose No once, he'll ask the same prompt two more times. The outcome may result as: One Positive and Zero Negatives. One Positive and One Negative. One Positive and Two Negatives. Zero Positives and Three Negatives. You'll get Antonio's Final Letter (2 x 1). You may read the letter, however this will negatively affect the title you get at the end of the story. Once you leave the prison after this dialogue, you can't get back in. The Recall Book can save this location. Complete the quest. [10,000 EXP]

Erinn and the Milletian

Scars of Mag Tuireadh

	Name	Scars of Mag Tuireadh	NPC	Marlowe
	Information	All the memories left by Shakespeare lead back to you. Please, continue working through these pieces of the past. - Marlowe -
Instruction	Talk to Marlowe in Avon. You'll get Shakespeare's Journal Page 133 (1 x 1). Investigate Shakespeare's Journal Page 133. Use the page to begin the mission, Shakespeare of Mag Tuireadh. Shakespeare is armed with a Lightning Wand, along with Rank A Magnum Shot, Icebolt, Firebolt, and Lightning Bolt, Rank 9 Defense and Lightning Mastery, Rank 8 Smash, Ranged Attack, and Bolt Mastery, Rank 7 Counterattack, Combat Mastery, Critical Hit, and Thunder, Rank 6 Resting and Healing, Rank 5 Windmill, and Rank 4 First Aid. Shakespeare also has ten HP 100 Potions and Stamina 100 Potions, and forty MP 100 Potions and Bandages. Enemies: Goblin x6 + Goblin Archer x3 → Goblin x5 + Goblin Archer x3 + Black Wizard x2 → Goblin x5 + Goblin Archer x3 + Black Warrior x1 All of Fallon's Guardsman must survive or you will fail the mission. For an easy win, defeat all but one Goblin (preferably at full health), and let the Guardsmen finish it off while you prepare five stacks of Thunder for the next wave. Once that Goblin is dead, you should be able to annihilate most if not all enemies in the second wave, including the two Black Wizards. Hopefully, you will still have one or two healthy Goblins alive after the Thunder. If so, repeat the Thunder strategy for the third wave, but be wary of the Black Warrior's Mana Deflector. Defeating the Black Warrior will end the Role-play. Watch the cutscene upon completing the RP. Talk to Marlowe in Avon. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Keep Enemies Closer

	Name	Keep Enemies Closer	NPC	Bassanio, Portia
	Information	Bankruptcy? What happened to Antonio!? - Bassanio -
Instruction	Talk to Bassanio, Portia's husband, in Filia. You will begin, without prompt, the mission, Escape from Belvast. On completing the mission, you'll automatically exit and be returned to the entrance of Portia's home in Filia. Portia will aid you within the mission. If she dies, the mission fails. She has unusually low HP and Defense, and can die very quickly. In the Commonwealth of Belvast, four waves of Belvast Guardsman will be blocking your path leading you to the north side of the Bank. When you clear the 4th wave, a cutscene will play. Afterwards, one more lesser wave must be defeated before another cutscene will play and end the mission. You should also avoid the Belvast Guard Commander as they can deal fatal damage, mostly killing you or Portia in one hit. It is possible for Portia to be killed by the final spawn while you are watching the cutscene, causing you to fail, even though a 'new' Portia spawns once you finish the cutscene. Take caution, as the "Revival in Town" option will cause you to revive in Belvast, rather than Filia. The Belvast Guard Commanders are similar to the Giant Guards in Vales; avoid them at all costs. Shadow Mission Rewards: 47,499 EXP Talk to Portia in Filia. Complete the quest. [25,000 EXP]

Shylock's Contract

	Name	Shylock's Contract	NPC	Shylock, Mysterious Man
	Information	Everything in my life is falling apart. My body... My mind... Even my hope... - Shylock -
Instruction	Talk to Shylock in front of the Alby Dungeon. Shylock is near the Old Ruin, the artifact located in the three-way path connecting to Tir Chonaill, Alby Dungeon, and Sidhe Sneachta. You are prompted Console him or Leave him alone and Yes or No. You'll get Shylock's Alby Dungeon Pass (1 x 2). Meet the Mysterious Man at the Alby Dungeon. Offer Shylock's Alby Dungeon Pass at the Alby Dungeon altar to enter G15 Alby Shylock Pass Dungeon. You may bring up to two party members with you. Complete the quest. [40 Ability Points, 50,000 EXP] You will be rewarded with the Journal Achievement The Merchant of Venice, the Persona Shylock's Step, a Sonnet Enchant Scroll, Shakespeare's Journal, and one of the two Mainstream Titles. The Title obtained will be determined by the choices you made during the entirety of this Generation's quests. You will receive the Sharer of Joy Title if you chose the more affirmative choices. It adds 20 Will and 10 Luck. You will receive the Lone Wolf Title if you chose the more negative choices. It adds 10 Stamina and 5 Defense. If you have completed Generation 15 prior to the G17S4 renewal, you will receive a congratulatory quest for clearing Generation 15 and receive 40 Ability Points after completion of the quest.

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Trivia

• Unlike the other Generations within Chapter 4, Generation 15 only has one actual movie-like cutscene; the prologue.
• Unlike other Generations within Chapter 4, the movie-like cutscenes have no narration.
• Unlike the other Generations within Chapter 4, the Globe Theatre takes no part within this Generation.
• Unlike the previous Generations within Chapter 4, only one Persona is rewarded instead of three.
• Shakespeare within the game did not actually write The Merchant of Venice. Instead, he staged events that would lead to it.