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DemonicDarkwraith -> At Fissure's Edge (1/20/2024 14:23:16)
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At Fissure's Edge
Location: Outpost Yeden -> 2 Right -> Up -> Quests! -> At Fissure's Edge
Requirements: Completion of The Flame Within
Release Date: January 19th, 2024
Objective: With The Rose encampment breached, it's up to you to clear the way in pursuit of Jaania and Akanthus.
Objective completed: The descent into the Fissure awaits.
Experience rewarded: Scaled
Gold rewarded: Scaled
Monsters
(4) Energizer
(3) ManaHunter
(3) Rose Steamtank
(5) Spellseeker
(1) Ahimsa, (1) Tipu - Boss
NPCs
Ahimsa
Alexander
Alteon
Amadeus
Tipu
Warlic
Zvezdana
Rewards
Petal of Maar (I-V)
Access to AFE Loot for DCs.
Dialogue
Alteon joins you as Guest A.
Amadeus joins you as Guest B.
*You are in The Rose's encampment, now breached after Warlic and Alexander's attack; you fight your way through The Rose's forces until you reach a gate, where it is guarded by Jaania's bodyguards, Ahimsa and Tipu.*
Tipu: Halt, interlopers. You've caused enough pain and suffering today.
Tipu: Turn away now, and even with the weight of your sins, you may enjoy the world to come.
Alteon: Ahimsa, Tipu... You are guests to our lands so—
Ahimsa: No. These are not your lands. Nor is Greenguard for that matter.
Ahimsa: Lady Jaania will save all of Lore, regardless of petty political boundaries.
Amadeus: We don't have time for this.
<Character>: Amadeus, wait.
<Character>: Ahimsa, Tipu, how exactly is Jaania going to save Lore?
Tipu: We don't owe you answers.
Ahimsa: But— Maybe we can convince them? Perhaps they will see the errors of their ways.
Tipu: They've had all the opportunity in the world to turn back.
*Tipu nods her armored head to Ahimsa as they reveal Jaania's "good" intentions.*
Tipu: But fine, sister. they may have one final chance.
Ahimsa: Lady Jaania intends to save Lore by controlling the Mana Core itself.
Ahimsa: She will control the flow of magic, directing it where it is needed, pulling it from where it is not.
Ahimsa: In this way, she will protect everything— everyone!
<Character>: That's insanity. That won't solve the world's problems!
<Character>: There will still be pain and tragedy and suffering. Just without magic! And what of those whose way of life depends on magic?
Tipu: Yes. All the other myriad ways the inhabitants of Lore hurt each other will still be there.
Tipu: Akriloth would have still emerged from Maar during our festival, betrayed by our ancestors, enraged with vengeance.
Tipu: But without magic, it would have stopped there. We could have stopped him there.
Tipu: He would not have turned Maar to glass.
Tipu: As for the others, they will find their way, just as The Rose has.
<Character>: ...
Ahimsa: Think about it!
Ahimsa: Without magic, Caitiff, Sepulchure, and so many other villains would have caused so much less harm!
<Character>: It's not that simple!
Tipu: Isn't it?
<Character>: If magic were simply some kind of weapon, or a tool to be used, then yes, maybe I'd agree with you.
<Character>: But it isn't!
<Character>: From the smallest speck of dust to our very souls, magic touches all things, whether we want it to or not.
<Character>: And if Jaania controls the Mana Core, then she controls it all.
<Character>: I don't trust her with that kind of power. I wouldn't trust anyone with that.
Ahimsa: We do. We believe in Jaania.
Tipu: We will not let you pass.
Amadeus: They're stalling for time. With every word, Jaania and Akanthus get farther away.
<Character>: ...You're right, Amadeus.
<Character>: I'm sorry, Ahimsa, Tipu. But we have to stop them.
Tipu: So be it.
Ahimsa: For Maar! For the future of Lore!
Battle! - begins battle with Ahimsa and Tipu.
Heal - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.
Run Away! - returns to Outpost Yeden.
*Ahimsa and Tipu, now wounded, kneel in defeat, however, they are not willing to give up.*
<Character>: Please, stop! You're badly wounded! Do you really trust Jaania so much that you're willing to die for her ideals?
Tipu: We were lost for so long after we escaped Maar. Lady Jaania gave us something to hope for again.
Ahimsa: Of course we are.
*Zvezdana and her Ignominious regroups with you, your dragon, Alteon, and Amadeus; scene pans left to show Vseslava, Ostromir, Alexander, and Warlic also regrouping with you and your allies; the sight of the Magesterium being your ally causes Ahimsa and Tipu's words to become more tense.*
Tipu: I see now. All your pretty words and the truth comes out.
Tipu: Pawns of the Magesterium.
Tipu: How the mighty have fallen.
Ahimsa: Stand strong, sister. We may be beat, but—
*Suddenly, a blue magical beam blasts through Ahimsa and Tipu's heads, killing them; you become surprised.*
<Character>: What—
*You turn around to reveal that Zvezdana was the one who killed Ahimsa and Tipu.*
Zvezdana: It was clear they would not surrender. You heard their words, Hero.
<Character>: But we could have—
Zvezdana: Could have what? Spent hours debating philosophy and politics?
Zvezdana: And what of the rest of The Rose? All those you cut down to get here?
Zvezdana: There will be time to reflect on the dead after the battle is won.
<Character>: ...
Alteon: Come on, <Character>. We have to press on.
Amadeus: Agreed.
*Warlic and Alexander are at the gate as Warlic thinks how they will get through it.*
Warlic: It's magically protected, but I do think we'll be able to get through. Jaania must be focusing the majority of her power elsewhere.
Alexander: I'll take care of it.
*Alexander melts through the gate.*
<Dragon>: I could have done that... | *Slightly jealous grumble*
*After Alexander melts the gate, you and your allies find a massive wooden platform known as The Scaffold—The Rose's transportation to descend into the Fissure.*
Warlic: So this is how we descend...
<Character>: ...Right. Jaania and Akanthus have had enough of a head start.
<Character>: Let's keep going.
*Scene cuts to black.*
Complete Quest
Loot for DCs - opens AFE Loot for DCs shop.
Other information
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
Amadeus: "Our job is to cut a path through the camp. Let's get to it."
Alteon: "I knew The Rose drew many to its cause, but to think so many would follow Jaania this far..."
Alteon: "There was discontent at the root of all this. Discontent that I failed to see."
Amadeus: "Don't let your sentimentality affect your sword arm."
Alteon: "You're right, Amadeus. I can't afford to lose focus now."
Amadeus: "It's too quiet. Did they really not leave behind a rearguard?"
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