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Jay -> Storm in the Night, A (9/12/2020 22:06:00)
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A Storm in the Night
Location: The Royal Resistance - Rose Faction / Golden Hand Faction / Vind Faction -> A Storm in the Night Doomwood Camp -> Quests! -> Storm in the Night
Level/Quest/Items required: Completion of Sunfall: Part 2
Release Date: September 11th, 2020
Objective: With Swordhaven secured, The Greenguard Alliance has its sights set on the rift over Doomwood.
Objective completed: Focus and fixation. What will you uncover in the ruins?
Scaled Yes/No: Yes
Monsters
(5) Energy Elemental
(2) Raised Skeleton
(3) ShockDrake
(5) Shockwisp
(3) Thund
(3) Thunderhead
NPCs
???
G. M. Hansa
Jaania
Kara SuLema
Melissa
Ostromir
Queen Victoria
Vseslava
Rewards
Fulgurite Ring (I-VII)
Access to ASitN Loot for DCs.
Dialogue
*In Swordhaven Castle's courtyard, Queen Victoria, Melissa, Kara SuLema and her bodyguard, Magus Hansa, Ostromir, and Vseslava have all gathered to discuss the plan of attack regarding the Doomwood rift; you approach Queen Victoria from behind and observe mid-discussion.*
Melissa: You're our leader, Kara. The Vind needs your guidance on the front lines.
Kara SuLema: I have full confidence in Mritha's capabilities. She has already proven herself to be a talented commander without me.
Melissa: While you do what? Jaania isn't going anywhere.
Melissa: This is so unlike you, Lady Kara.
Melissa: Your personal desire for redemption cannot outweigh the needs of the Vind or of Lore!
Melissa: If you give in to that obsession, you'd be no better than Jaania.
Melissa: No offense, Hansa.
G. M. Hansa: Oh, do go on. This is quite the show.
Kara SuLema: You're... You're right, of course, Melissa. Thank you ever so much for your counsel.
*Queen Victoria blinks rapidly, surprised by the dialogue that has just unfurled, before acknowledging your arrival.*
Queen Victoria: Anyway, hello, <Character>! We're in the middle of developing our plan for tackling the Doomwood rift, as you can see.
*You, too, seem surprised at the tone of the conversation taking place.*
<Character>: Hi, everyone. I hope I'm not interrupting.
Kara SuLema: No, you're not. Let us get back on topic.
Queen Victoria: Yes, let's. Amityvale and its surrounding areas have been well defended by its denizens so far.
Queen Victoria: Magus Neron has managed to come to an accord with the vampires and werewolves for the defense of the region.
Queen Victoria: As for the rift itself, it is on the border of Doomwood and the Whispering Steppes.
Queen Victoria: The focus that the Vind scouts have detected appears to be in some old underground ruins near said border.
Queen Victoria: The nomadic tribes have left the area, and as they are not under Swordhaven's rule, we cannot expect them to be of assistance.
Queen Victoria: Therefore, I propose an elite squad, consisting of yourselves and whomever you deem a good fit for the job, to secure the focus before too late.
Queen Victoria: What do you think?
G. M. Hansa: I'm certainly agreeable to this plan. Even with Lady Jaania's current state, the Magi have always been afforded significant independence.
G. M. Hansa: The Rose will be in good hands, even with my absence.
Ostromir: The plan is acceptable. I look forward to exploring what sorts of ruins you have on this continent!
Vseslava: As do I, but an analytical exploration will have to wait until after our duty is done.
Ostromir: Of course, of course.
Ostromir: Job first.
<Character>: The plan sounds solid to me, as well!
Melissa: Go on, Kara. It'll be something to take your mind off... things. I'll stay here to help with the rebuilding.
Kara SuLema: Right.
Kara SuLema: I'll round up some of our best, and we'll establish a base camp for the expedition into the ruins.
Kara SuLema: I would like to have some final words with Lady Jaania, if possible though.
Queen Victoria: I'm sure that can be arranged.
Kara SuLema: As for my bodyguard, I believe–
*Kara's bodyguard nods his armored head.*
Kara SuLema: He would wish to remain here, in Swordhaven, in your service, Queen Victoria, if you are amenable.
Queen Victoria: I can't say that I would mind, but is there any particular reason why?
Kara SuLema: He was inspired by your leadership. Despite any misgivings you may have, you are a capable and strong leader, My Queen.
Queen Victoria: I... very well. I accept.
*With everyone agreeable to the plan, Queen Victoria continues.*
Queen Victoria: Now, when you're all prepared, I expect you to make haste to the ruins.
Queen Victoria: No Tytan has emerged as of yet, but there's no telling if or when that could happen.
Queen Victoria: Should we need to be in contact, the Vind scouts have already set up messenger paths throughout the region. Word will travel fast.
<Character>: Will you be okay here, Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria: Thank you for your concern, <Character>, but yes. With the rebuilding and recovery, I'll have more than enough on my hands.
If you joined the Rose Faction:
G. M. Hansa: You and me, heading out together toward a continental threat.
G. M. Hansa: Just like old times.
<Character>: At least this one wasn't my fault!
G. M. Hansa: Ha! I look forward to our travels.
If you joined the Golden Hand Faction:
Ostromir: Looks like you'll be giving us a tour of the region, <Character>!
Vseslava: Perhaps we can sample some of the local delicacies along the way? After a proper decontamination, of course.
<Character>: I'll do my best, but I don't think we have time to stop and sightsee.
Vseslava: A shame. Perhaps when this is all over, then.
If you joined the Vind Faction:
Kara SuLema: <Character>, I must burden you once again to travel to Doomwood on your own.
Kara SuLema: I have a few final things to take care of before I leave.
<Character>: Whatever is so personal must be important. I'll manage, I'm sure!
Kara SuLema: Thank you, <Character>.
*You are in one of the Doomwood forests; you fight your way through various elementals of energy as you approach the ruins believed to be the location of one of the focus points; eventually you reach the aforementioned ruins.*
<Character>: Well, this is it.
If you joined the Rose Faction:
*You, your dragon, and Magus Hansa are the first to arrive.*
G. M. Hansa: The magical presence here is certainly intimidating. Such places are sacred to the tribes of the Steppes.
G. M. Hansa: They would not have abandoned the ruins lightly. We must take care.
<Character>: I'll start looking for somewhere to set up the base camp.
G. M. Hansa: Very well. I would like to explore the outside of these ruins a bit more, if you don't mind.
If you joined the Golden Hand Faction:
*You, your dragon, Ostromir, and Vseslava are the first to arrive.*
Ostromir: Such a dreary place. And you people voluntarily chose to settle here?
Vseslava: This place is full of magicks. The Vind scouts must be talented indeed to sniff out a focus among this... mess.
<Character>: Let's start looking for a place to set up camp for when everyone else gets here.
Ostromir: Agreed.
If you joined the Vind Faction:
*You and your dragon are the first to arrive.*
<Character>: No one else seems to have arrived yet, so I guess it's up to us to find a good place to set up camp!
If you have a Dragon Amulet:
<Dragon>: Great, chores, again...
If you don't have a Dragon Amulet:
<Dragon>: *Grumbles*
<Character>: Here, you take this end of the rope and–
*Meanwhile, back in Swordhaven, Jaania and Kara SuLema are sitting down with some tea.*
Kara SuLema: There, that's much better now, isn't it?
*Jaania looks rather disheveled, as if she hadn't slept in days.*
Jaania: Th-thank you, Kara.
Kara SuLema: It's been far too long since we've sat down for tea.
Jaania: ...
Kara SuLema: You know the mirror doesn't tell you what will happen.
Kara SuLema: Only possibilities.
Jaania: I... know.
*Kara pauses before continuing to talk with Jaania following this admission.*
Kara SuLema: Everything in magic extrapolates from the small to large.
Kara SuLema: Every action we make has ripples.
Kara SuLema: You know this.
Kara SuLema: Most everyone knows this, at some basic level.
Kara SuLema: But know also that I trust you. The Rose trusts you– the people of Swordhaven and Greenguard trust you.
Kara SuLema: You took on this burden of protector, and you've proven yourself before–
Jaania: I did no such thing.
Kara SuLema: You did. And you learned from your mistake.
Jaania: ...
Kara SuLema: You needn't be afraid of yourself, for if you open yourself to those who would aid you, we will be there to help.
Kara SuLema: No one person can control the flow and consequences of magic.
Kara SuLema: Look not to the mirror, but to the counsel of those who would have you as a friend.
*Jaania seemingly processes Kara's words of wisdom.*
Jaania: Thank you, Kara.
Jaania: You have given me much to think about.
Kara SuLema: I am ever available should you require me!
Kara SuLema: In the meantime, I must make my way to where duty calls.
*Kara leaves, and Jaania is now alone to reflect on their conversation; it appears to have made an impact on Jaania, however not in the way Kara perhaps intended...*
Jaania: ...Control...
*Scene cuts to black; elsewhere, in complete darkness, an unknown voice can be heard...*
???: ...
*The unknown voice quietens, then returns.*
???: H-hello?
*The unknown voice quietens again, then returns once more.*
???: Oh no no no!
???: What have I gotten myself into this time?!
*Scene cuts to black.*
Complete Quest
Loot for DCs - opens ASitN Loot for DCs shop.
Other information
Stepping on a lightning circle will remove 30% max HP from the player and any guests.
HP-only and MP-only healing pads can be found during the quest.
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
Oh hey, I know what this weird pillar is! It's a fulgurite! Cool! Well, maybe not cool, it means this area is dangerous...
My body no longer aches!
Looks like this tree died and still has some unfinished business!
I should really put 'Danger! High Voltage' sign here... if I had one.
I feel reinvigorated!
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