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DemonicDarkwraith -> Broken Circuit (Part 2) (6/12/2021 3:54:36)
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Broken Circuit (Part 2)
Location: The Royal Resistance - Rose Faction / Golden Hand Faction / Vind Faction -> Doomwood Camp -> Quests! -> Broken Circuit (Part 2)
Level/Quest/Items required: Completion of Broken Circuit (Part 1)
Release Date: June 11th, 2021
Objective: Hopefully The Golden Hand are going to be okay...
Objective completed: The magic leaking through the Proclamation rifts waits for no one.
Experience rewarded: Scaled
Gold rewarded: Scaled
Monsters
(4) Energy Elemental
(1) Raised Skeleton
(3) ShockDrake
(6) Shockwisp
(4) Thunderhead
(1) Larry, the Unfortunate, (2) Energy Elemental - Boss
NPCs
??? (1)
??? (2)
Adamant DragonLord
Circe
Eulin Verriton IV
G. M. Hansa
Jaania
Kara SuLema
Magus Neron
Mritha
Queen Victoria
Raven
Scared Refugee
Terrified Refugee
Thursday
Tired Refugee
Unsure DragonLord
Vseslava
Rewards
Prince Eulin Facisimile
Dialogue
*In Swordhaven, the citizens, panicked, look above as Eirn, whose face is hidden by his hooded cloak, observes them; it is revealed that Swordhaven's citizens were looking at a Rose airship approaching the Ivory Tower; in the Swordhaven Castle throne room, Queen Victoria demands Jaania tell her about the airship.*
Queen Victoria: And what, pray tell, Lady Jaania, is the meaning of this?
Queen Victoria: So soon after the trauma endured by Swordhaven's people from the Tytan, you bring this...
Queen Victoria: ... this airship, unannounced, above the city!
Queen Victoria: Many fell into panic thinking that the Tytan had returned!
Queen Victoria: Explain yourself!
Jaania: The citizens have nothing to fear. The airship is quite safe.
Queen Victoria: The citizens are not purely logical!
Queen Victoria: After the Tytan destroyed homes and livelihoods, they're still recovering from the trauma!
Queen Victoria: And you didn't answer me.
Queen Victoria: What is this airship doing above my city?
Jaania: It is the latest product of our endeavors with the gnomes.
Jaania: The Rose has made mistakes in the past, and we seek to right them.
Jaania: The airship is an unequivocal statement to all that The Rose is not an oppressive force, but an uplifting benefactor.
Jaania: Perhaps in time, we will be able to work with other races in harmony to construct similar marvels.
Jaania: It can also fly, as you've no doubt observed.
Jaania: It may prove useful in dealing with the Proclamation rifts, should another flying Tytan appear.
*After Jaania discloses her intentions with the airship, Victoria comes to understand her actions.*
Queen Victoria: I see.
Jaania: I assure you, I have nothing but the best of intentions.
Jaania: I hope the citizens of Swordhaven can come to understand that.
Queen Victoria: Forewarning would have been appropriate in this case, but we'll have to do what we can to calm the populace.
Jaania: I apologize. Another hard lesson learned. I will not make the same mistake again.
Queen Victoria: See that you don't.
Queen Victoria: You are dismissed.
*Jaania's footsteps can be heard as she leaves the throne room; Queen Victoria and Circe discuss Jaania's recent behavior.*
Circe: My Queen–
Queen Victoria: Yes, I know. She's hiding something.
Circe: And I see you declined to bring up the subject of your ailing sister.
Queen Victoria: From your report, I can still only assume that Lady Jaania is doing her best, even if General Akanthus is not to be trusted.
Queen Victoria: Princess Brittany is stable, and Lady Jaania is not the cause. At least, not directly.
Queen Victoria: I have to be careful. Most in Swordhaven support The Rose, especially after the Tytan was repelled.
Queen Victoria: I can't just accuse The Rose of poisoning a princess. Not without proof. There would be war in the streets.
Queen Victoria: No, my sister will have to wait.
Queen Victoria: Circe, see if you can find out what's going on with this airship. Lady Jaania isn't telling the full truth here.
Circe: It will be done.
*Scene fades to black; in Nieboheim, a vision of a soul geyser is cast as Vseslava wakes up from her vision in the Doomwood Ruins; Vseslava, now troubled, reveals her vision to the Resistance.*
Vseslava: This... This is not happening.
Vseslava: No. There must be some mistake.
<Character>: Vseslava! What happened?
*Kara SuLema heals the Golden Hand as you and the Resistance ask what happened in Vseslava's vision.*
Vseslava: There has been a... some sort of... incident in Nieboheim.
G. M. Hansa: Explain.
Kara SuLema: Hansa...
G. M. Hansa: If something has happened to the Magesterium, then it affects all of us.
Kara SuLema: She's clearly still recovering–
G. M. Hansa: World-ending threats don't care about that.
G. M. Hansa: If the Magesterium can no longer close these rifts, then it affects all of Lore.
Kara SuLema: I–
Vseslava: No, Magus Hansa is correct.
Vseslava: Forgive me, but I must assess the situation to approach the correct conclusion.
Vseslava: Something has happened in the Capitol. There was a blast of some sort...
<Character>: In Nieboheim? But how did that affect you and Ostromir all the way out here?
G. M. Hansa: Something happened to your magical presence before you both passed out.
G. M. Hansa: It remains diminished. Could that have to do with what you're describing?
*Your dragon can be seen flying through the air as the Resistance discuss the situation in Nieboheim.*
Vseslava: Our... magical presence?
Vseslava: This... this is unprecedented. There is no protocol for such an occurrence...
Vseslava: I do not know what could have...
Kara SuLema: It's okay. Take your time, Vseslava.
Vseslava: Back in Nieboheim, we have a certain treasure. The Shapeless' gift.
Vseslava: You could consider it the source of our power.
Vseslava: I can only assume that a terrible catastrophe has occurred to it, which led to... this.
Vseslava: As members of the Golden Hand, Ostromir and I have had less exposure to it. We are not entirely... dependant on it.
Vseslava: I suspect that is the only reason we are still alive.
Vseslava: Ostromir, you are still alive, are you not?
*Ostromir does not respond as he is still rendered unconscious by the Nieboheim incident.*
G. M. Hansa: He still lives, although you've recovered much quicker, it seems.
Vseslava: He has spent more time in the Capitol than I. It is likely that due to his greater exposure to The Shapeless' gift, he will need more time.
<Character>: Wait. What about the rest of the Magesterium?
Vseslava: They are likely dead. Or dying. It is hard to say.
Vseslava: This is not exactly something that has happened before.
Kara SuLema: Then... the people of the Shapeless Empire...
Vseslava: It is certainly a mess, is it not?
Vseslava: There are other Golden Hand divisions out in the world. There are Magesterium outposts where there are likely survivors as well.
Vseslava: I can try to get in contact with them.
G. M. Hansa: So this poses some problems for closing the rifts.
Vseslava: That is putting it lightly.
Vseslava: Even if by some miracle, the Magesterium survived, without The Shapeless' gift, we would not be able to close the rifts.
Eulin Verriton IV: So the connection between the Beyond and the Manufactory won't be closed?
<Character>: You don't have to be so excited about it, Eulin.
Eulin Verriton IV: I don't see why not! This is the perfect opportunity to begin building connections between our lands!
Kara SuLema: I'm sorry, Eulin, but that isn't possible.
Kara SuLema: As long as the rift remains open, elemental magic will continue to flow through and affect the lives of the people who live here.
Kara SuLema: These ruins are considered sacred by the wandering tribes that were displaced by the Energy magic from the rift.
Kara SuLema: Keeping it open would be unfair for them, and all else who live in Doomwood.
Eulin Verriton IV: But... if there's no way to close it...
*Your dragon can be seen lying on its back, wiggling its feet as the situation surrounding the Magesterium worsens.*
Vseslava: If Ostromir would wake his lazy head, we could still bring it under control. Shrink it to a manageable size.
Vseslava: Functionally closed, and under our control.
Raven: You can't do it yourself? Without him?
Vseslava: We each have our specialties. I could try, but it would be inefficient and dangerous.
<Character>: The Magesterium sent both of you over, at great risk and cost, with no backup...
<Character>: ... and if anything happened to either of you, then there wouldn't be a way to close the rifts?
Vseslava: Of course not. If anything happened to us, then another Golden Hand division would be assigned.
Vseslava: That most of the Magesterium are likely deceased is a significant flaw in that plan of action.
Thursday: Is there anything we can do to help him?
G. M. Hansa: The best I can tell, he's extremely exhausted. Perhaps the Magus of this area, Neron, could help.
Raven: That's right! Neron's a master of researching magical ailments and disease!
*Thursday realizes that she and Raven will be in trouble for running away from Amityvale without telling Neron.*
Thursday: Oh... We're going to be in so much trouble.
G. M. Hansa: You did neglect to inform him you both were running off to join <Character>.
Raven: But–
G. M. Hansa: Worry not. I sent him a message after you two arrived. He was very understanding.
Raven, Thursday (in unison): Thank you, Grand Magus.
<Character>: I guess it's up to <Dragon> and I to go fetch Magus Neron, then?
Kara SuLema: What a splendid idea!
Vseslava: I do not wish to leave Ostromir.
G. M. Hansa: Well, if you're volunteering...
<Character>: Okay, I get it!
<Character>: A hero's job is never done. Come on, <Dragon>, let's go fetch a Magus!
If you have a Dragon Amulet:
<Dragon>: Lazy peons! You better be thankful!
If you don't have a Dragon Amulet:
<Dragon>: *Haughty roar!*
Mritha joins you as Guest B.
Mritha: I heard that!
*Your dragon glares at Mritha as she plans to accompany you.*
Vseslava: Thank you. You truly are a Hero.
Mritha: I'll go with you, <Character>.
Mritha: I've had enough of these ruins for a while, I think.
Mritha: And it would be good to pay Odgne a visit in person.
<Character>: Thank you, Mritha.
Raven joins you as Guest A.
Raven: No one else is volunteering? I'll go then.
Vseslava: Raven... Ostromir told me about–
Raven: Of course he did.
Vseslava: Thank you. And... I am sorry.
Raven: Sure. <Character>, are you ready to head out?
<Character>: What–
Raven: It was about my parents. Let's move on.
*You glare at Raven, unsatisfied, but don't push for clarification.*
<Character>: Got it. We'll be back soon, everyone!
*You fight your way back out of the forest surrounding the Doomwood Ruins through various Energy monsters; you, Mritha, and Raven manage to find Magus Neron and a few Rose soldiers to ask for Neron's help regarding Ostromir's condition.*
<Character>: Magus Neron!
<Character>: What are you doing so far from Amityvale?
Magus Neron: Ah, <Character>. And Raven!
Magus Neron: And Mritha of the Vind as well.
Magus Neron: It is good to see you all. As for my little expedition here...
Magus Neron: With the retreat of the Energy beasts, I thought I would journey into the forest to survey the damage.
Raven: Magus Neron! Sir! I'm... sorry that Thursday and I ran off without telling you...
Magus Neron: There was no harm done this time, but please make sure to inform me when you next decide to abandon your post.
Raven: Yes, sir!
Magus Neron: And how is your condition? The moon has been kind these past few days, thankfully.
Raven: It's... I've been fine.
Magus Neron: Then all is well.
Magus Neron: And DragonLord Mritha! You'll be pleased to hear that your Vind forces have been instrumental to the defense of Amityvale.
Mritha: I am glad to hear it. The townsfolk are safe, then?
Magus Neron: As safe as Amityvale can be.
<Character>: I'm sorry, Magus Neron, but we need your expertise for something of an emergency.
<Character>: Maybe we can catch up later?
Magus Neron: I apologize, <Character>. I should have assumed, with the storm still raging, that there is still work to be done. What do you require of me?
<Character>: One of the members of the Golden Hand has fallen to exhaustion, or worse.
<Character>: Until he recovers, they won't be able to bring the rift under control, and the storm and energy elementals will continue to rampage.
Magus Neron: The Golden Hand? Ah, that must be the Shapeless Empire's delegation to the alliance.
Magus Neron: Very well. Let us see how I may be of assistance.
*Scene fades to black; elsewhere, in complete darkness, unknown voices can be heard...*
Adamant DragonLord: We're not letting them in! Keep those gates closed!
Tired Refugee: Please! We only followed the dragons because we had nowhere else to go!
Unsure DragonLord: What do you mean? Dragesvard–
Terrified Refugee: Dragesvard has fallen!
Unsure DragonLord: Fallen? Just like that? Avatars, there are so many of you...
Adamant DragonLord: We can't let them in, can we? I don't think we can support that many people...
Scared Refugee: My son is sick! Please! Take him, if not me!
???: Let them in.
???: Let them all in.
???: I shall provide.
Complete Quest
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 throughout the quest.
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
Raven: "Watch out for that lightning!"
Mritha: "Seems like there's still some elementals to clean up."
Raven: "So, Mritha, I guess... I'm curious. What's it like in the Vind?"
Mritha: "What do you mean? We're like a huge family. We take care of each other."
Raven: "Oh! That's kind of how it is in The Rose. At least, under Magus Neron's command."
Mritha: "Is it, now?"
Raven: "Yeah. We're very serious, but we're all working together to keep everyone safe."
Mritha: "Not to burst your bubble, Raven, but The Rose has done a lot of awful things outside of Doomwood."
My body no longer aches!
Mritha: "Maybe here, The Rose does some good. But we've always been at odds elsewhere."
Raven: "Oh."
Raven: "Well, you seem pretty nice. For a Vind member."
Mritha: "You're not too bad for a Rose member, Raven."
Mritha: "Maybe I'll introduce you to Odgne. She's a good judge of people."
Raven: "Er, that's your dragon? Um..."
Mritha: "Haha, don't worry, she's not going to eat you. Unless I tell her to."
I feel reinvigorated!
Raven: "Haha... Right... That's... that's a joke, right?"
Mritha: "Of course."
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