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DemonicDarkwraith -> Beach Vacation Invasion (1/17/2026 13:15:47)
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Beach Vacation Invasion
Location: Aika Village -> Up -> Sir Ano -> Beach Vacation -> Quest!
Requirements: Completion of Arachnattack! (Quest)
Release Date: January 16th, 2026
Objective: Your beach vacation is suddenly under attack! You have to save Aika Village before it's too hot for anyone!
Objective completed: You did it! You managed to beat the forces of both Xan and the mysterious Necromantress! But what plans does Sepulchure have for Falconreach?
Experience rewarded: Scaled
Gold rewarded: Scaled
Monsters
(3) Deadwood
(1) Eyeball
(5) Flame-Ingo
(5) Lavagoblin
(6) Skeletal Minion
(2) Slime
(5) Sunwarrior
(1) Pro Pain, (1) RotGut - Boss
NPCs
Lilka
Necromantress
Panicked Tourist
Sepulchure
Sir Ano
Xan
Rewards
Voyager's Charm
Dialogue
<Dragon> joins you as pet.
*You and your dragon meet with Sir Ano in Aika Village's Pavilion; Sir Ano is dressed up as a beachgoer for the vacation.*
Sir Ano: <Character>! <Dragon>! You made it!
<Character>: Hey, Sir Ano. How's your vacation going?
Sir Ano: Er, well, it turns out it's not quite the vacation I was expecting.
Sir Ano: I'm here on official business, too.
Ask about the business
Sir Ano: With Willowshire's recent problems, a lot of traders are having trouble getting their goods from the harbor here to Swordhaven and beyond.
Sir Ano: The Guardians used to provide safety along the road around Willowshire and Falconreach, you see.
Sir Ano: Anyway, the King sent me here to try to figure out if a royally maintained road could be built to facilitate direct travel.
<Character>: That sounds... complicated.
Sir Ano: You're telling me.
Sir Ano: Too far south, and you start dealing with the Sandsea, and all the dangers of the desert there.
Sir Ano: There are a lot of mountains in the way, too, wherever you turn. And I don't think I have to tell you how dangerous those can be.
Sir Ano: The road through Willowshire, with stops at Verteroche and Falconreach, really was the best option, before Gorgok attacked.
Sir Ano: Hmm. Maybe we can say it will be a "scenic historical trail"? But traders aren't interested in that stuff.
Sir Ano: Maybe some of the locals would be interested in establishing a more direct route... I'll have to bring that up next time I meet with their leaders...
Sir Ano: But never mind all that! You're here to relax!
*The dialogue then converges if you had chosen 'I'm here to relax!' first.* I'm here to relax!
Sir Ano: I can't help but notice you're not wearing a swimsuit!
Sir Ano: Is that a hero thing? "Always be prepared for trouble!" or something, right?
<Character>: Er, actually, I didn't really think about—
Panicked Tourist: Help! Heeeeeelp!
<Character>: I mean, yes, I definitely expected something to happen.
*Scene pans right as the Panicked Tourist enters; he asks you for help against the monsters' invasion.*
Panicked Tourist: You— You look kind of heroic! Help! Heeeeelp!
Panicked Tourist: Monsters are invading the beach! Everyone's vacation is going to be ruined! Ruined!
<Dragon>: ...I should be napping in the sun by now. | *Unamused grumble*
Sir Ano: Aren't there, like, lifeguards to deal with this?
<Character>: What's a lifeguard going to do against a monster? Throw a life preserver at it?
Sir Ano: Good point.
Sir Ano: You and <Dragon> go on ahead, I'll find Lilka and organize the evacuation!
<Character>: Come on, <Dragon>!
Beach
*You fight various fire monsters throughout the beach; after you clear all of the fire monsters, meanwhile, in Xan's lair, he and a mysterious, purple robed individual known as the Necromantress watch the events of the invasion unfold via an orange viewing portal; the Pyronomicon and a partially broken, purple crystal also appears by Xan and the Necromantress' side respectively.*
Xan: HAHAHAHAHAHA! The Hero of Falconreach is completely pre-occupied with my cleverly disguised fire minions!
Xan: You are free to make your move...
Necromantress: Cleverly disguised? They're on fire... all of them are on fire. How is that "cleverly disguised"?
Xan: ... The lavagoblin isn't on fire.
Necromantress: I have to admit, Xan, it takes an amazing amount of power to cast an illusion of an army of that size.
Necromantress: They really all seem to be aligned with Light instead of Fire. I'm impressed.
Xan: I'm not here to impress you, Necromancer. This illusion is only a taste of the Pyronomicon's true power!
Xan: To think that Slugwrath brat was serving under Lord Sepulchure the whole time...
Xan: And now it's thanks to Sepulchure's orders that I'm wasting time here while Warlic sits in his tent and...
Necromantress: Don't lose focus, Xan. Once we are done here you may return to your obsession with the blue mage...
Necromantress: ... and I will return to my plans in Amityvale. You know the plan. Your minions distract the hero...
Necromantress: ...then my undead army joins your forces and after crushing <him/her/them>, they will march to Falconreach and destroy it once and for all.
Necromantress: Finally, we retrieve the dragon hatchling for Sepulchure and claim our rewards.
Xan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Xan: Falconreach has already risen from the ashes once. I do not like leaving things unfinished.
Necromantress: Do not fear. Even if our combined forces fall to <Character>, our new powerful servants will finish the job!
Necromantress: That pathetic "hero" will be too tired to put up any kind of fight. Falconreach is doomed!
Necromantress: ...
Necromantress: ... Any chance we can turn down the heat in here?
Xan: I told you that you would regret wearing those robes. You COULD take your hood down.
Necromantress: No I can't! I have terrible hood-hair right now. How about a glass of water?
Xan: Water??! My HEAD is mostly made of FIRE! Why would I have any water?!
Necromantress: *sigh* Nevermind.
*Scene pans to the orange viewing portal as it shifts back to Aika Village's Beach; Sir Ano enters with his knight armor as he reports to you and your dragon that the invasion has gotten worse.*
Sir Ano: There you are, <Character>! It's a disaster!
<Character>: What's wrong? <Dragon> and I just finished cleaning up this part of the beach.
Sir Ano: I had to put on my armor and I feel like I'm boiling!!!
<Character>: Uhh...
Sir Ano: Oh, and more monsters just started pouring into Aika! There's fire elementals, undead... It's a mess!
<Character>: Let's get right on that!
Sir Ano joins you as Guest A.
Doomed Beach
Appears only in the first screen in the Doomed Beach:
Run Away! - launches Leave Quest confirmation box; clicking 'Yes' will teleport player to Aika Village.
*Aika Village now has a crimson red sky, signifying Doom; you fight fire monsters and undead as you get back to the Pavilion; despite the additional reinforcements, you, your dragon, and Sir Ano manage to defeat all of them.*
<Character>: Phew! That's all of them. Wow, I've never worked so hard on a vacation. I'm going to sleep for a week. I need a vacation from this vacation.
<Dragon>: Save a pillow for me! | *Tired growl*
*Suddenly, the Necromantress teleports in a puff of smoke; from offscreen, she tells you that the invasion is not over.*
Necromantress: Not quite all of them, <Character>.
*Scene pans right to show the Necromantress as you, your dragon, and Sir Ano face her; you ask her about her involvement with the undead invasion this time around.*
<Character>: Wait a second. Who are you? Isn't it usually Zorbak doing these wacky undead invasions? With the hockey masks?
Necromantress: Zorbak... hockey masks? That's just... silly.
<Character>: No, really! It was him, last time, in Falconreach!
Necromantress: I had hoped that the combined armies would finish you, but I suppose driving you mad is just as good.
Sir Ano: ...Is this part of the heroic process to confuse your foes?
<Character>: What? I'm not crazy!
<Character>: There really is a blue moglin named Zorbak who has the power to raise the dead...
<Character>: ...and he uses that power to build undead sports teams!
*Despite knowing that Zorbak was behind the undead invasion in Falconreach, it is clear that you have gone insane.*
<Character>, Sir Ano, Necromantress (in unison): ...
<Character>: Ok, when I say it out loud it does sound kind of nuts.
Necromantress: Insane, or not, it is time to finish this. You've spent all of your time and energy defeating my army of the undead...
Necromantress: And Xan's minions, disguised as light monsters.
<Character>: XAN?!
Necromantress: ... Yes, and we've prepared a special challenge for you.
Necromantress: Rotgut, Pro Pain, come finish off these fools.
Battle! - begins battle with Pro Pain and RotGut.
Heal - fully replenishes HP, MP, and potions.
Run Away! - returns to Aika Village.
*After defeating Pro Pain and RotGut, you, your dragon, Sir Ano, and Lilka celebrate their victory as the sky goes back to normal.*
Sir Ano: We... We actually did it! We saved the day!
Lilka: There's a lot of unhappy beachgoers, but at least they're all safe now, thanks to you!
<Character>: How's that for being a hero, Sir Ano?
Sir Ano: Exhilarating! But... Phew...
Sir Ano: No one tells you about how it feels when sand gets all up in your armor...
Lilka: I don't think we need the details.
<Character>: Yeah, I'm good.
Sir Ano: Sorry. And I'm sorry your vacation turned out like this, <Character>.
<Character>: What are you apologizing for? Xan and that Necromantress caused all this trouble!
<Character>: I'm sure <Dragon> and I will find plenty of time to relax another time. After all, Aika Village isn't going anywhere, right?
Lilka: That's right! You're always welcome here! All of you!
*Scene fades to black, before fading back in; back in Xan's lair, he and the Necromantress assess how you defeated Pro Pain and RotGut.*
Necromantress: Amazing, <he/she/they> defeated BOTH of them at the same time? How did <he/she/they> find the strength?
Xan: Maybe... HAHAHAHAHA! Maybe I'm <his/her/their> arch-nemesis now!
Necromantress: ...
Xan: HAHAHAHA!
Necromantress: I don't know why you're taking this so well. Sepulchure will be... unhappy with our failure.
Xan: Oh, I don't know... Let me tell Sepulchure the bad news. I will take full responsibility.
Necromantress: ...Very well. I don't know what you're up to, but if you want to take the blame, be my guest.
*The Necromantress teleports away in a puff of smoke; a familiar of Sepulchure's head appears to report to Xan.*
Xan: Lord Sepulchure, I've got some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first? HAHAHAHAHHA!
Sepulchure: I do not have patience for your games, Xan. Is it done?
Xan: Yes, my lord. While the hero was gone, I was able to make the switch and no one in Falconreach even suspects it!
Sepulchure: You are certain that no one will be able to tell...
Sepulchure: ... that one of the people in Falconreach has been replaced with one of our spies?
Xan: Do you doubt my skill with the Pyronomicon?!
Xan: If I was able to cast an illusion on an entire army making them seem like Light monsters...
Xan: ... then not even Lady Celestia will be able to see through my illusion. The replica is in place and awaiting your orders.
Sepulchure: The two of us are the only ones that know of the replacement, but the Necromantress is no fool. She might uncover her true role in this.
Xan: Shall I eliminate her?
Sepulchure: She has not reached the end of her usefulness yet.
Xan: Bah! You're no fun.
Sepulchure: You have done well, Xan. You may return to your plans regarding Warlic, for now.
Xan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Xan: *gasp*
Xan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
*Scene fades to black as Xan continues to laugh.*
Complete Quest
Other information
Chronologically, it is recommended to complete the quests Spirits in the Inn, Victoria's Secret, and Slay Gorgok! before starting this quest.
Refreshments (Beach portion only) and the bonfire (Doomed Beach portion only) acts as HP/MP healing sources during the quest.
Pop-up headlines during the quest:
quote:
Some nice healing refreshments! Apparently they're free if you're defending the village.
The warmth of this bonfire helps ward off the chill of undeath in the air. Quest acted as a remixed version based of the Beach War questline ( Beach Vacation Invasion!, Hot Plot, Friday the 13th III, and Friday The 13th III, Finale!) with updated dialogue, boss mechanics, and a trinket reward on January 16th, 2026.
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