Blacksmith Helton:
Basically, an Abyssal Jewel is a device that absorbs the ambient magic of darkness. The succubus gang is using that power to destroy the aura that binds Antharas. There is no time to waste, for if this well-rested beast is allowed to escape it will be disastrous. Do you understand the gravity of the situation? We must destroy the Abyssal Jewel!
Word comes that the Abyssal Jewel is currently in the southern border region of the Sea of Spores, protected by the spirits of darkness. These spirits are not only fearsome guards, but also have the power to recreate the jewel from fragments if it is destroyed. Therefore, you must not only destroy the Abyssal Jewel, but you must also obliterate every last one of those spirits of darkness that protect it. Bring back the fragments of the jewel and proof of having killed the spirits of darkness that guard it, then you shall have your proof of guardian.