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DemonicDarkwraith -> Flame Within, The (12/16/2023 0:25:01)
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The Flame Within
Location: Outpost Yeden -> 2 Right -> Up -> Quests! -> The Flame Within
Requirements: Completion of The Arrival
Release Date: December 15th, 2023
Objective: With allies gathered and plans planned, gather your inner flame, and prepare for battle.
Objective completed: Heroes to save the world.
Experience rewarded: Scaled
Gold rewarded: Scaled
Monsters
(3) Altered Root
(1) Energizer
(4) Entangled Gorillaphant
(1) Entangled Seed Spitter
(3) Entangled Tog
(1) Entangled Tuskmonger
(2) ManaHunter
(1) Rose Steamtank, (2) Spellseeker - Boss
NPCs
Akanthus
Alexander
Alteon
Amadeus
Jaania
Ostromir
Vseslava
Warlic
Zvezdana
Rewards
Vial of White Flame
Dialogue
Alteon joins you as Guest A.
Amadeus joins you as Guest B.
*You sit and converse with your dragon about fighting The Rose in your Lodging on Outpost Yeden.*
<Dragon>: ...
<Dragon>: Something's bothering you, isn't it? | *Concerned grumble*
<Character>: I don't like this, <Dragon>.
<Dragon>: ?
<Character>: I'm supposed to be the hero, protecting everyone. But fighting The Rose like this feels different.
<Dragon>: You've had to fight The Rose before, though. How is this any different? | *Confused growl*
<Character>: ...I don't know.
<Character>: It's not like we're defending Falconreach from an army of undead, or elementals, or machines...
<Character>: We're up against the people of Greenguard. People who might have looked up to us. People we might have saved before.
<Character>: They're people, not monsters. I know they're not monsters.
<Character>: If it were any other situation, I might be protecting them.
<Character>: They're fighting for something they believe in so much that they're willing to die for it.
<Character>: Just like we are.
<Character>: But Jaania's wrong. Not only that, she's using her supporters as shields in her mad plan.
<Dragon>: ...
<Dragon>: What if we convince The Rose to abandon the bad lady? Then we won't have to fight! | *Naive suggestion*
<Dragon>: They don't have to fight either! She can't do it all on her own! | *Hopeful chirp*
<Character>: She would still try. And if The Rose followed her this far, I don't think our words will convince them.
<Dragon>: Then... if you don't want to, maybe we don't have to be heroes just this once? | *Sad, but friendly growl*
<Dragon>: We could just leave and make a lair somewhere! | *Thoughtful suggestion*
*Despite your dragon's suggestion to leave, you know that it is not an option.*
<Character>: As fun as that sounds, we can't.
<Character>: No matter what, we can't let Jaania or Akanthus succeed.
<Character>: As heroes, it's our responsibility to protect Lore. Even if that means making difficult decisions.
<Dragon>: Well, whatever happens, I'll be with you all the way! | *Heroic roar!*
<Character>: Thanks, <Dragon>.
<Character>: Let's go. I'm sure everyone's waiting for us.
*You and your dragon arrive outside Outpost Yeden, where your allies—Zvezdana, Vseslava, Ostromir, Alexander, Warlic, Alteon, Amadeus, and the Magesterium's remnants—await you.*
Zvezdana: There you are, Hero. We were about to send a drone to fetch you.
<Character>: Sorry. I'm ready, though.
Zvezdana: That is good. The plan of attack is similar to how we took down the airship.
Zvezdana: Our drones report that The Rose have been busy constructing a descent into the Fissure.
Zvezdana: However, we are unable to discern how far they have managed to delve.
Zvezdana: We cannot waste any more time.
Zvezdana: Warlic and Alexander will open some paths through their initial defenses, after which...
Zvezdana: Hero <Character> and the dragon, alongside Amadeus and Alteon, will form a strike team, cutting into the heart of the camp.
Zvezdana: Warlic and Alexander will follow, along with a contingent of magesters, led by myself.
Zvezdana: Meanwhile, the golems will assault the remaining walls, splitting the opposing forces.
Zvezdana: Our goal is to stop Akanthus and Jaania, or barring that, disable their means of descent into the Fissure.
Zvezdana: Following our success, we will deal with the remaining Rose members, and proceed with Project Casca.
Zvezdana: Is everyone ready?
Alteon: I don't think I'll ever be ready to fight my own citizens. But I am as prepared as I can be.
Ostromir: First we will stop The Rose, then we reclaim Azaveyr!
Vseslava: Do not get ahead of yourself, Ostromir. There is still a long way to go.
Warlic: I'd have to agree. Even with my aid, a lot could go wrong.
Alexander: ...
Alexander: Once we're done here, I'm going to need a nap.
Amadeus: Enough talk. We have our objectives.
<Dragon>: We're going to win! We're going to save the world! | *Determined roar*
<Character>: Well, said, <Dragon>. I don't think there's anything left to discuss.
Zvezdana: Good. Any questions can be answered along the way.
Zvezdana: Magesterium! Proceed!
Zvezdana: May the Shapeless guide our magicks.
*You fight your way through various monsters until you and your allies approach a wall of the Rose encampment.*
Zvezdana: Whenever you are ready, Warlic, Alexander.
*Warlic briefly pauses as he prepares to destroy the Rose encampment's defenses with Alexander.*
Warlic: Alex?
Alexander: Let's get this over with.
*Alexander casts a white fireball that expands before throwing it; Warlic sends it through the sky via lightning; the fireball then expands before exploding, causing several white fireballs to drop from the sky to destroy the Rose encampment's defenses.*
Alexander: Show-off.
Warlic: It was intended to draw attention. And this seemed like the best way to—
Zvezdana: Ahem.
Zvezdana: Well done.
Zvezdana: After you, Hero <Character>. The Fissure awaits.
*Meanwhile, Akanthus approaches Jaania to report to her that the Magesterium's assault has begun.*
Akanthus: Lady Jaania. I apologize for the interruption, but it appears the Magesterium have begun an assault on the encampment.
*Hearing Akanthus' report, Jaania turns around to face him.*
Jaania: Then we're out of time for preparation.
Jaania: Call for Ahimsa and Tipu, and gather whoever is nearby. We will begin our descent immediately.
Akanthus: Are you sure that is wise? The Scaffold is not finished. Perhaps it would be better to eliminate—
Jaania: I don't care.
Jaania: I will not risk unnecessary confrontation. And bring your device with you if you must.
Akanthus: As you say.
Jaania: Hesperrhodos, the time has come.
*Hesperrhodos moves its hand closer to Jaania's soulloom hand; scene cuts to black.*
Complete Quest
Other information
A circle of red mushrooms acts as an HP/MP healing source during the quest.
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
<Character>: "You look... different from last time we met, Xan."
Alexander: "Well spotted."
<Character>: "And you seem significantly less... mad, too."
Alexander: "And you are better at stating the obvious."
<Character>: "I'm sorry! You just seem so different compared to well, all of our past encounters."
Alexander: "...Not being in eternal burning pain anymore helps."
<Character>: "That's... good. Are you done being a villain, then?"
Alexander: "..."
Alexander: "I don't think I have the motivation for villainy anymore."
Alexander: "But who knows? Maybe I'll find one."
<Character>: "So what's motivating you to be here, helping us?"
Alexander: "Warlic calls it guilt."
Alexander: "But... I think I'm starting to like some things in the world. I can't let Jaania and Akanthus take that away."
Amadeus: "Enough talk. Rose ahead."
<Character>: "What you've done in the past can't be forgiven, Alexander. But I'm glad you're doing better."
<Character>: "The encampment is just ahead. Let's do this, everyone!"
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