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DemonicDarkwraith -> Revolution (8/30/2021 22:49:07)
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Revolution
Location: Reckoning -> To the War! -> Revolution
Level/Quest/Items required: Completion of Respite, 100% War Meter*
Release Date: August 30th, 2021
Objective: Can it really end like this?
Objective completed: Somehow, miraculously, it has ended with in an understanding. ...Where did Remthalas go?
Experience rewarded: 0
Gold rewarded: 0
Monsters
If you select the 'Side with Uaanta' option:
(1) Notha, Bane of Destiny - Boss
If you select the 'Side with Notha' option:
(1) Uaanta, Avatar of the Makers - Boss
NPCs
Celeritas
Fiamme
Haeos
Key
Lock
Notha
Remthalas
Temblor
Uaanta
Rewards
Broken Experimental Visage
Access to Firmament Stability Core (Shop) or Infected Stability Core (Shop).
Dialogue
*In the breached Firmament, the battle between the Avatars and Myalos is nearing its critical point as Myalos prepares to charge an attack.*
Fiamme: It's charging something massive!
Haeos: We cannot slow it!
Celeritas: Then we must defend- join me, fellow Avatars!
Temblor: We shall not fall!
*The Avatars shield themselves with the power of Destiny as Myalos unleashes a beam of Doom energy; back on the ground, after defeating all of Notha and Myalos' minions, you, your dragon, Uaanta, Lock, and Key look above in horror at the battle between the two parties.*
Uaanta: Lock, Key, isn't there anything you can do to help?
Lock: This...
Key: Is beyond us.
Lock: The stage has been set.
Key: The outcome is inevitable.
Lock: We will observe.
Key: We will record.
Uaanta: No. No! There has to be something we can do. Something...
*Notha appears once more behind you, your dragon, Uaanta, Lock, and Key.*
Notha: Would you look at that? Myalos proved just as powerful, no, stronger than I could have imagined and yet...
Notha: They're an even match.
Notha: All it would take is a well placed...
*Notha points two fingers at the battle above.*
Notha: Something to tip the scales, maybe.
Uaanta: I won't let it happen, Notha!
Notha: And what will you do? Pray to your Makers? They seem... otherwise occupied.
<Character>: Stop!
<Character>: There has to be some way we can–
*The battle between the Avatars and Myalos causes the Firmament and everyone inside it to be spilled out from the Void, landing in a barren wasteland; you, your dragon, Uaanta, Lock, Key, Notha, and remnants of Myalos' body survive due to Key, Lock, and Notha shielding both parties; remnants of the Firmament and Myalos' construct can be seen in the background; the Avatars, who also survived, have curiously turned into orbs.*
Notha: Just... just like the stories... scattered through the Void itself...
Uaanta: The Makers- Myalos–
<Character>: We're... back on Lore. In the Deadlands...
<Character>: What... happened?
<Character>: These orbs...
*Key, Lock, and Notha stop shielding both parties.*
Notha: Curious things.
Lock: Fragments of power.
Key: Embodiments of will.
Lock: The Avatars.
Notha: Are they now...? Such power... such will... even like this...
Uaanta: Step away, heretic. You've wrought enough destruction!
<Character>: Are you two insane?!
<Character>: We're lucky Lore isn't being consumed by the Void!
<Character>: Myalos is... injured, the Avatars have been reduced to these orbs now, and still you're at each other's throats!
Notha: Reduced to orbs, perhaps, but still a potential threat. We must be sure, <Character>. Some experiments are in order... Perhaps...
Uaanta: You will not harm the Makers any further, heretic! <Character>, to my side!
Lock: Error.
Key: We s-s-s-shall observe.
<Character>: Just... stop!
Uaanta: She's blind to reason, filled with hatred!
Notha: And she denies the truth for her own comfort! She will never concede!
Side with Uaanta
<Character>: *Sigh*
<Character>: Notha, we won't let you do this.
Notha: You don't understand. None of you do. If there's even a chance that they could return...
Notha: Give me the orbs. I must be sure.
<Character>: Notha, it's over! You can stop now!
Notha: Can I? Can I?!
Notha: The Avatars will not escape me, no, not now! Not when I'm so close!
*Notha prepares to strike against you, however, she is stopped by a familiar snap, signifying Remthalas' presence.*
Notha: Wha–
Notha: Remthalas!
Notha: Release this at once!
Notha: Stop the old lady! Stop <Character>!
*Remthalas appears behind Notha.*
Remthalas: You... do not command me, Notha.
Remthalas: I make my own decisions.
Remthalas: After all, I am free.
Notha: What are you doing? The Avatars–
Remthalas: Can you not see for yourself? They're... so much more interesting now.
Remthalas: And, I must say, as is <Character>.
Remthalas: Just about as interesting as... you.
Remthalas: I want to see what happens.
Notha: Remthalas, you know not what you–
Remthalas: I know perfectly well what I'm doing.
Remthalas: You and <Character> will fight.
Remthalas: I want to see what happens.
Notha: <Character>. There's still time to change your mind.
Notha: Think of the wonders. Imagine the possibilities–
<Character>: This is too far! They're already defeated, they can't do any more harm!
Notha: *Sigh*
Notha: So be it.
Notha: Let us bring about this balance as only we mortals can.
- Battle! - begins battle with Notha, Bane of Destiny.
- Heal - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.
- Run Away! - returns to Reckoning.
*After the battle, Notha falls to her knees as Remthalas teleports away.*
Notha: The... Avatars... They were right to fear your power. Yours and <Dragon>'s.
<Character>: Are you done, Notha?
Uaanta: She isn't just yet. Step aside and let me finish it, as I did her clone so many years ago!
Notha: No. It cannot end like this. So many questions left unanswered...
<Character>: Uaanta, stop, we won.
Uaanta: You are a fool! She will never change! If you let her live, she'll only come back again, and again.
<Character>: Will she? You're starting to sound like her talking about the Avatars now.
<Character>: But we saw that the Avatars could change. They could take the steps needed after so long.
*Taking your words to heart, Uaanta attempts to persuade Notha to change.*
Uaanta: Hmph.
Uaanta: What do you think, Notha? Can you change?
Notha: ...
Uaanta: Do you even want to live?
*Reacting to Uaanta's words, Notha decides to change her ways.*
Notha: I hold myself to a higher standard than the Avatars.
Notha: I... I can balance myself.
Notha: If the Avatars are dormant... Then there will be time.
Notha: Time to bring enlightenment and freedom to the people of Lore.
Notha: Perhaps... starting with Lhe'Shyiac.
Uaanta: You'll find the people of Lhe'Shyiac more resistant to your "freedom" than you might think.
Uaanta: Do not make me regret sparing your life.
Notha: There can be change without revolution. It's just so much less... efficient.
Notha: But you have my word. I shall not attempt to overthrow the holy throne.
Notha: And I am not a liar.
Uaanta: I'll be going with you. You won't escape my watch.
Notha: You don't trust me?
Uaanta: No, I don't. And if you take one step out of line...
Notha: So be it. I have nothing to hide. Side with Notha
<Character>: *Sigh*
<Character>: I'm sorry, Uaanta. Notha's right.
Uaanta: You as well, <Character>? If not for your hesitation...
Uaanta: I shall bear the Makers to Lhe'Shyiac. There, they shall be entrusted to the priestesses until they regain their strength.
Uaanta: Do not try to stop me.
<Character>: Uaanta, no! There must be another way!
Uaanta: They are our Makers, <Character>! Our Avatars!
Uaanta: And I am their champion!
Notha: <Character>! She means to- We must stop her!
*Notha prepares to strike against Uaanta, however, she is stopped by a familiar snap, signifying Remthalas' presence.*
Notha: Wha–
Notha: Remthalas!
Notha: Release this at once!
Notha: Stop the old lady! Retrieve the Orbs!
*The Avatars' orbs imbue Uaanta, empowering her; Remthalas appears behind Notha.*
Remthalas: You... do not command me, Notha.
Remthalas: I make my own decisions.
Remthalas: After all, I am free.
Notha: What are you doing? The Avatars–
Remthalas: Can you not see for yourself? They're... so much more interesting now.
Remthalas: And, I must say, as is <Character>.
Remthalas: And perhaps... Uaanta.
Remthalas: I want to see what happens.
Notha: Remthalas, you know not what you–
Remthalas: I know perfectly well what I'm doing.
Remthalas: Uaanta and <Character> will fight.
Remthalas: I want to see what happens.
Notha: You mean to stop me?
Remthalas: If <Character> falls, we will seize the Avatars ourselves. Or do you mean to fight me?
Notha: You know I am willing to fight for my choices. And your tricks won't work on me.
Remthalas: I do.
Notha: *Sigh*
Notha: Come then, Remthalas.
Notha: I leave Uaanta to you, <Character>. Don't let her escape with the Avatars!
*You and your dragon prepare to fight the now Avatars-empowered Uaanta.*
Uaanta: So be it.
Uaanta: <Character>, if you would stand in the way of the Makers, then you shall be the first before our might!
- Battle! - begins battle with Uaanta, Avatar of the Makers.
- Heal - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.
- Run Away! - returns to Reckoning.
*After the battle, Uaanta gets separated from the Avatars' orbs.*
Uaanta: It... it cannot end like this... Makers... I've failed you...
*Having seen the outcome of your battle with the Avatars-empowered Uaanta, Remthalas teleports away.*
<Character>: Uaanta... They...
Notha: They don't care, Uaanta Fayt. They don't care. You are your own woman.
Uaanta: And yet...
Notha: You dedicated your life to them. To the Makers.
Notha: But now they're gone. And life goes on.
Uaanta: Our faith... our prayers...
Notha: I... Haha.
Notha: Hahahahaha!
<Character>: Notha? What's so funny?
Notha: I understand how you feel, Uaanta! After so long... This feeling... I... I understand!
Uaanta: Where... Where do I go from here? Where does Lhe'Shyiac go from here?
Notha: Wherever we want!
Uaanta: ...
Notha: I want to bring the truth to Lore. Starting with Lhe'Shyiac.
Uaanta: The land would be thrown into chaos. You do not know... you cannot...
Uaanta: And what of those who oppose you? You'd be sowing the seeds for revolution, or civil war!
Notha: That's why I want you to come with me, Uaanta.
Notha: You are a hero.
Notha: I do not know how to... How to break the news gently, so to speak.
Notha: I have no intent to tear down the holy throne or claim it for myself.
Notha: But there should be a place for those who wish to live for themselves.
Uaanta: ...
Notha: Ah... Freedom.
Notha: It tastes... just as refreshing as I imagined. *After an understanding between Notha and Uaanta is reached, you, Lock, Key, Uaanta, and Notha discuss the uncertain future as your dragon sleeps atop the Avatars' orbs.*
<Character>: Sounds like you're both heading back to Lhe'Shyiac, then.
<Character>: But what of the Avatars? And... Myalos?
Lock: Myalos will survive.
Key: The systems are slightly damaged, but intact.
Lock: Well constructed, Notha.
Notha: Why, thank you!
Key: As for the Avatars, we have a proposal.
Lock: We have a plan.
Uaanta: Oh? Is taking them to Lhe'Shyhiac out of the option?
Key: We wish to contain them.
Lock: In time, they will emerge, their power regained from the Wastes.
Key: The Plains.
Lock: As they are now, they are dormant.
Key: Inactive, yet pliable.
Lock: Malleable.
Key: Were they to return to Lhe'Shyiac, the influence of Destiny would likely overpower what Doom has been implanted.
Lock: In time, they would return, more powerful and heavy-handed than before.
Key: We shall contain them.
Lock: Keep them in balance.
Key: Until the time is right.
<Character>: They won't cause your systems to go haywire, or... or anything else unexpected?
<Character>: What I mean is, you're sure this isn't a mistake?
Lock: We cannot tell the future.
Key: We can make predictions.
Lock: We believe this to be the best course of action.
<Character>: Well, the Avatars did seem to be changing for the better...
Uaanta: I don't like this. The Makers...
Uaanta: This doesn't feel right to me.
Key: Right.
Lock: Wrong.
Key: It is relative.
Lock: Trust us, Uaanta.
Uaanta: ...That's not very reassuring, you know. But it's better than giving them to her.
Notha: Nobody asked, but it's fine with me. You... storage crates are quite difficult to crack.
Notha: Even more so when you're sentient, I imagine.
<Character>: Then I suppose we're agreed. We'll entrust the Avatars to you, Lock and Key.
Lock: A logical decision.
Key: They will be secure.
<Character>: Now that that's sorted, we should make sure Myalos is okay. They went through quite the ordeal.
<Dragon>: *Yawn*
<Character>: And I still have so many questions!
*Scene fades to black.*
Complete Quest
If you select the 'Side with Uaanta' option:
Stability Core Shop - opens Firmament Stability Core (Shop).
If you select the 'Side with Notha' option:
Stability Core Shop - opens Infected Stability Core (Shop).
Other information
*Due to delays, the boss fight was released one day after reaching 100% War Meter.
This quest replaced Not Ready on August 30th, 2021.
This quest's dialogue was modified on September 1st, 2021; any retired content has been archived here.
Thanks to OpprobriousPinecones for updated dialogue.
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