Mad Mardine

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Mad Mardine

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Mad Mardine is a charr scientist doing research about cows and their innate affinity to being hurled out of a catapult. Players can find him along with his assistant Tigh Snatchskull and the cattlepult outside the northeastern side of the Town of Nageling. According to Forex Dawnswift at Rancher's Wash, Mad Mardine has got crazy notions about shooting food safely into a siege-bound fort.

Location[edit]

Ascalon

Event involvement[edit]

Event shield (tango icon).png Defend Mad Mardine's cows from harpies while he tests his invention (20)

Items offered[edit]

Item Type Rarity Level Cost
Dolyak-Herding Bell.png Cow Bell Accessory Fine 20 Silver coin 40 Copper coin
Golden Cowbell.png Cow Bell Accessory Masterwork 20 Silver coin 80 Copper coin

Dialogue[edit]

You're not suited to being a test subject for the cattlepult, but I may have something of interest for you. For the right price, of course. Interested?
(if carrying Flying Cow Tokens)
I'm afraid you're not suited to be a test subject for the cattlepult, but I see you have some of my cow tokens. Want to trade?
Talk merchant tango.png Yeah. Show me what you have.
Talk more option tango.png Test subject?
Yeah. I need large, live ammunition for the cattlepult. I'm trying to determine what it would take to survive being tossed. I'm so close to a solution, I can almost taste it.
Talk more option tango.png Okay. I have a question.
What do you want to know?
Talk more option tango.png Where do you get your test subjects?
My assistant brings them to me. He should be on his way. I hope he hurries.
Talk more option tango.png Where did he go?
I sent him to Dawnright Estate to acquire more cattle. There's no need to go chasing after him. He's not as bright as I am, but he can handle escorting cattle.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png I'll wait. I want to see this thing in action.
Talk back option tango.png I have another question. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png I'll wait. I want to see this thing in action.
Talk more option tango.png What are you doing out here?
I'm in the midst of conducting very important research. The cattlepult is on the verge of a breakthrough.
Talk more option tango.png How did you come up with this idea?
I was once stationed inside a fort that was under siege for four weeks. We held off the enemy with everything we had. The enemy got so desperate they started hurdling cattle over the walls of the fort.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more.
The cattle were actually a sign of relief for us. Our food storage had been depleted. The meat was delicious, and it reenergized us, but it started to rot pretty quick. We overtook them a week later.
Talk more option tango.png Then what did you do?
After the battle ended, flying cows started haunting me in my sleep. If the cows had survived after being catapulted, we could have beaten the enemy days sooner. Weeks, if we had gotten some earlier.
Talk more option tango.png So, how did you end up here?
I chose to build the cattlepult here because this location provides the best use of space, and the locals leave me to my research. As you can see, the cattlepult is portable. It can be moved anywhere, anytime!
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png Good luck with your research.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png Incredible! The cattlepult will be a success.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png That's amazing! Good luck with your research.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png Interesting. Keep up with your research.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png I'm sure it is. Take care.
Talk more option tango.png What is this "cattlepult" exactly?
You haven't heard of the cattlepult? It's a very promising invention designed to launch cows to our troops in besieged territories. I am its creator!
Talk more option tango.png How does it work?
It's quite simple. Lower the launch pod and open the hatch door. Insert the cow, close the hatch, and then fire away! The tricky part is calculating the correct force needed to launch the cow.
Talk more option tango.png What needs to be done with the cattlepult?
For the cattlepult to be a success, the cows must be able to reach the appropriate distance and survive after launch. There are many variables left to consider before I can find the correct formula.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png Keep trying.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png Sounds like you've got it all figured out.
Talk back option tango.png Let me ask you something else. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png That sounds crazy. Good-bye.
Talk end option tango.png Nothing. Good luck with your research.
Talk end option tango.png Good luck with that.
Talk more option tango.png No, but I have some questions for you. (same as "Okay. I have a question.")
Talk end option tango.png No thanks. I need to go.
During Defend Mad Mardine's cows from harpies while he tests his invention
Keep these infernal harpies away from my cattle! I can't complete my tests without them.
Talk end option tango.png I'll take care of the harpies.

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