whackybeanz
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Journey Back Home: 100% Dialogue
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«After 100% of all mobs were defeated...»
«Scene: Hall of Memories»4 BATTLES
Full Heal after battles #2 and #4 Erebus: That is a cheep trick, Barrius.
Lord Barrius: And that is a terrible pun, firstborn. You've been taking lessons from ElBhe, haven't you?
Erebus: Bah, so you were keeping secrets from me after all.... despite such similar appearances, your two swords are nothing alike.
Lord Barrius: On the contrary, siblings always have some things in common. But you are right.... Eventide does not agree with her sister as to how fights should be handled. She prefers a defensive approach.
Lord Barrius: But given how most foes can't withstand much more than a few strokes of Lodestar's fire, it's rare that I have to even draw Eventide, much less use it. You should be honored.
Erebus: And you've managed to keep this hidden from me all this time because you've never had to use that blade. I can't believe I fell for something so simple, so obvious.
Lord Barrius: Even the best tactician can make a mistake with enough hubris. You defeated Falerin, so you naturally assumed you could defeat me, and indeed all of Lore, without any difficulty.
Lord Barrius: And that is precisely why you'll be going home very shortly.
«You enter the scene.»
«You»: We've driven back the last of them!
Lord Barrius: Right on time. Your armies are broken, and you have been weakened. It's time to go home, firstborn.
«Lord Barrius sheathes Eventide, and ElBhe disappears from the scene.»
Lord Barrius: «You», I can seal him away within the shadow universe, but it will take time. You will need to keep him occupied until I have made the preparations.
«You»: But....
Lord Barrius: Don't doubt yourself. You have stood down deity-strength enemies before. And the firstborn has been sufficiently weakened.
Erebus: You're making a mistake, you know....
Lord Barrius: How amusing. Before this war begun, you couldn't stop talking about how you hoped we would succeed. Something about avoiding mutually assured destruction, as I recall?
Lord Barrius: Yet now that you're on the verge of defeat.... you plead for your well-being. How pitiful. You've shed even your pride, now.
Erebus: You know as well as I what my home is like, and why I sought to leave. Of course I would do anything to avoid being put back in my cage.
Lord Barrius: And yet all this time, your goal has always been to bring home here.
Lord Barrius: Darkovia owes its present state to you, for the same reasons that the Middle Isles are now in such danger as a result of the SeekRat.
Lord Barrius: I had thought that you had learned. But you will never learn, it seems. There is only one appropriate place for you.... in your mother's custody.
Erebus: I refuse to allow this!
«You»: I think that's my cue. Erebus, I'm about to send you crying home to mommy!1 BATTLE
Erebus
Full Heal «After you successfully defeat Erebus, swirls of shadow circle Erebus and they shackle various parts of his body.»
Erebus: Are you truly so foolish as to do this? You face future threats far more grave than I.
Erebus: The rat will do much worse, in time. There is a hidden threat growing in the lands he's created, as well.
Erebus: And then there's all of those beasts all running about, gathering the orbs.... yet you waste such effort on dealing with me?
Lord Barrius: Other threats can be dealt with, in time. But yours is a threat that can no longer wait. And if you wish to blame anyone for your priority status, then blame yourself.
Erebus: So be it. I spoke truly earlier, though you may have believe it not. I am glad you have won. The fight is over.
Erebus: Home again, home again, jiggity jig....
«Erebus is transported back to the Shadow Realm in a cloud of shadows. Falerin enters.»
«You»: That is one odd... duck....
Falerin: *groan*
Falerin: You do realize, of course, that it is only a matter of time, perhaps very little time, before he recoups himself enough to return here.
Falerin: You may underestimate him as much as he does you. He has grown and changed since he became involved in the many worlds he has messed with.
Lord Barrius: It will be later rather than sooner. «You» gave me ample time to construct an elaborate set of barricades and seals.
Lord Barrius: I have dropped him into the deepest plane of the shadow universe. It will take him time to claw his way back out of that prison.
Lord Barrius: And by then, Lore will be adequately prepared for him. I would not worry about him for the time being.
Lord Barrius: He himself pointed out that we have more pressing and urgent concerns in the near future.
Lord Barrius: And stronger though he may be, Falerin, you and I both know that he is a nuisance compared to the dormant threat lying within that same plane. His mother.....
Falerin: And one takes it by mother, you do not refer to the female he showed us at the outset? I was uncertain said force still existed.
Falerin: I will take your word that it does. You are better informed than I on that point.
«You»: Falerin...
Falerin: Though it is I suppose possible his mother and the mummy he showed us are related in some way.
Falerin: It is hard to imagine what living through such a thing might do... if possible at all.... no. Of course it would not be.
«You»: Loremaster...
Falerin: I digress...
«You»: Yes. You do.
Falerin: Of course you are right. But the concern of your universe itself is not all. He may have backdoors prepared if that Rat can bring down seals between the universes.
Falerin: It is quite conceivable that.... no, it does not bear thinking about....
«You»: Loremaster, you are off on a wild tangent again...
Falerin: Not as much as you might think. More like a cosecant.
Falerin: Still Barrius, his long ties to Darkovia do concern me. And the actions he has started there will continue even in his absence.
Falerin: This buys us time to be sure, but I cannot see the Darkovians doing anything differently.
Falerin: Donovan or Cenara are unlikely to change their plans regardless. They have learned from their encounters with him, however.
Lord Barrius: Which will only further enable his defeat when he returns, strengthened or not.
Falerin: I have learned where that being is concerned that little is certain. To know him is not to understand him. Even you, Barrius, I do not think can be said to understand that being...
«You»: B... e, Lord Barrius...
Lord Barrius: ....good, you thought better of it. Yes?
«You»: You have some explaining to do.
Lord Barrius: Yes, it's time you got the full story. You've proven yourself deserving of that much. It is a long story though, so you may want to take a seat.
«Scene: Recollection, shadow universe»
Lord Barrius: The shadow universe began with elemental collapse. The planes of darkness and light collapsed in on each other, destroying the tangible universe.
Lord Barrius: While some claim that the reason is not known, its primary cause can be traced to a blurring between the boundaries of each elemental plane.
Lord Barrius: This universe was very advanced in using hybrid elemental magics, and used them to excess.... the lines between elements began to blur, and eventually it gave in altogether.
«A bolt of shadow strikes the universe. The stars fade away, and the universe begins to collapse, losing much of its luminosity.»
Lord Barrius: Efforts were made to stop the collapse, but they ultimately failed. They did not understand the reason for the collapse and, thus, could not stop it from happening.
Lord Barrius: Some attempted to flee the dying universe, but only a scant few succeeded, most of which crossed over into our Lore.
Lord Barrius: The universe's collapse destroyed everything. Planets, stars, galaxies, even the gods. Everything was blended together into a hybrid mix of Light and Darkness.
«You»: Why those two elements specifically?
Lord Barrius: That much I can't say. I can say that other universes experienced the same collapse, though with different elements, so perhaps it was some manner of multiversal balance.
Lord Barrius: At any rate, with the original universe wiped out, it risked being pruned from reality entirely unless it could reform itself in some construct or form.
«A shadowy flame looms over the dying universe and a silhouette of Erebus appears.»
Lord Barrius: So this primordial shadow, a maelstrom of countless lives of mortals and gods blended together into a massless, shapeless "thing" ....became a sentient entity.
Lord Barrius: There are many names for it, but you might call it.....
«You»: Erebus's mother?
Lord Barrius: Precisely. And he was its first creation, its firstborn. But he was a model that the universe struggled to reproduce. It could not perfect the formula, so it abandoned this method of creation.
Lord Barrius: Instead, it looked to fool reality, to mirror another universe and "copy" from it. But it needed a good mirror....
Lord Barrius: and unfortunately, it chose ours, most likely due to the trail left behind those "escapees" i mentioned earlier.
«The scene fades away and switches to the lands of the shadow universe, copied from Lore. Shadow creatures roam the gloomy area.»
Lord Barrius: And so a copycat was born. But to prevent the entire universe from being a mere copycat and to maintain some semblance of control, the universe was divided into many layers.
Lord Barrius: The most simplistic level sought to copy ours, creating the shadow creatures you have seen in battle. This is the universe most people see and the ones which the gates tap into.
Lord Barrius: But being a mirror, this layer of the universe was distinctly lacking in free will. Shadow creatures were born to mime births in Lore, and died with their Lorian counterparts as well.
Lord Barrius: They grew stronger or weaker by their counterpart's will, not their own. And most shadow creatures resent this, and resent their "masters" as a result.
«You»: What about ElBhe? He seems to have more than enough "free will" to go around....
Lord Barrius: Another story for another time. Suffice it for the time being that he and I are both "special cases", and other exist as well, obviously.
Lord Barrius: Some manage to escape the so-called "puppet layer" and claw their way deeper into the universe, thereby growing stronger.
Lord Barrius: But that isn't important at present. What's important right now is what follows.
«Erebus enters the scene.»
Lord Barrius: The one you call Erebus became disgruntled with this creation. He longed for the feeling of his home, the place he had been born into.... not the puppet layer he was forced to reside in.
«The scene fades away and switches back to the Hall of Memories.»
Lord Barrius: So he escaped. He tore open a hole in the universe and escaped to our Lore. There he met this universe's closest analog and stole his body, to keep himself from dying.
Lord Barrius: And he has been causing.... difficulties.... in our universe ever since.
Falerin: He is responsible for many atrocities throughout Lore and Caelestia, to name only a few. I believe he also had something to do with your parents....
Lord Barrius: ....quite.
ElBhe: Did someone mention his parents? Oh gods, he always gets broody when someone does that.
«ElBhe returns to the scene.»
«You»: ElBhe, where have you been?
ElBhe: Well I was just going to grab a quick snack from Krovesport, but the people there aren't very tasty.
ElBhe: Then my kitty sense kicked in and told me that you guys were in the middle of a long and boring exposition, so I decided to show up.
ElBhe: Nobody likes long boring talky scenes, you guys.
Lord Barrius & Falerin (in unison): ....
ElBhe: So you sent Dhows crying back to mommy, eh?
Lord Barrius: For the time being. It won't last, but he's in one of the deeper layers of the universe.
Lord Barrius: Even once he's escaped his bindings, he might spend some time down there, enjoying the freedom he never had while on the surface layer.
ElBhe: But if you placed him too deeply, isn't there a risk that he might wake up Mother?
Lord Barrius: ....the thought occurred to me, but it seems unlikely that even he is that crazy. He knows full well what trouble that would bring.
Lord Barrius: He may just end up destroying himself doing so, which I imagine is not high on his list of evil schemes.
Lord Barrius: Right now, we should prepare instead for the warnings he gave us. He is right about the Middle Isles.... a strange sensation has been growing there recently. A presence of sorts that should not be there.
Falerin: There is reason to be concerned about the growing threats of the Truphma and the beasts, as well. Fortunately, with my Loremaster title now conferred proper, my schedule has just cleared up.
«You»: What should we do, then?
Lord Barrius: For the time being, nothing but prepare for the worst. When these problems arise, we will be ready.
ElBhe: Good. Let's get out of here, my tummy's still rumbly.
«You», Lord Barrius & Falerin (in unison): ....
«As the scene fades to blackness, it shows Ryuusei raising his staff which glows blue....»
Bizarre Flecks 3: The Journey Home
Weapons
Falerin's Dull Decahedron
Falerin's Dainty Decahedron
Falerin's Durable Decahedron
Falerin's Dire Decahedron
Falerin's DaZZling Decahedron
Falerin's Devastating Decahedron
Falerin's Divine Decahedron
Armors
Falerin's Natty Needlework
Falerin's Worn Waistcoat
Falerin's Eclectic Ensemble
Falerin's Sweet Suit
Falerin's Jaunty Jacket
Falerin's Tailored Tuxedo
Falerin's Bespoke Bedizen
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Bizarre Flecks: Epilogue
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«Lore is shown from space. The scene zooms downward toward Lore.»
«Scene: Some Other Lore, an alternate point in an alternate timeline»
«You see nothing but blackness.»
Frostscythe: You want to give me advice? You? Really?
«There's a short pause.»
Frostscythe: Why would I listen to anything you had to say?
«The scene fades in and begins to pan leftwards. Outside the city of Falconreach, the silhouette of the Mysterious Stranger and Frostscythe can be seen...»
Mysterious Str.: Well of course you could always continue as you have...
Mysterious Str.: How is that working for you exactly? Any progress lately?
Frostscythe: I do not need your help! I have things well in hand!
Mysterious Str.: Do you really? Because it looks more to me as if you have been handed your posterior.
«Frostscythe turns and faces away from the Mysterious Stranger.»
Frostscythe: ...
Mysterious Str.: Time and again the DragonRiders and their allies have played you the fool...
«Frostscythe looks up a little.»
Frostscythe: As if you have done better?! Ha! Soon, and all who cross me shall meet their doom.
Mysterious Str.: Well then, Frostscythe, that is precisely why you DO need me. Heheheh...
Frostscythe: Oh?
Mysterious Str.: Of course. After all, I am the MASTER of DOOM.
«A dark glow surrounds the Mysterious Stranger.»
Mysterious Str.: ...
«The glow vanishes.»
Mysterious Str.: Oh my... isn't that interesting... news from the other side...
«Frostscythe turns to face the Mysterious Stranger.»
Frostscythe: What is it? What other side?
«The scene zooms in closer on the two silhouettes.»
Mysterious Str.: Oh, another world similar to this in so many ways.
Mysterious Str.: Though, I dare say, you would find this place far less hospitable in their timeline.
Mysterious Str.: That is, of course, unless you are very fond of cratered wastes.... and war-torn rubble... some are, you know...
Frostscythe: You are babbling.
Mysterious Str.: Gone, is he? Oh, and, given his nature, the time differential is a bit shorted out... How nice is that... it means I can get in...
Frostscythe: What? What do you mean? And what has this to do with me?
«The scene zooms in on the Mysterious Stranger. All that can be seen in the darkness, is his black robe. His face remains hidden.»
Mysterious Str.: Nothing at all.
Mysterious Str.: A vacancy at long last... how wonderful. We will need to set things right...
Frostscythe: What are you going on about...
«The Mysterious Stranger turns his head slightly to speak to Frostscythe.»
Mysterious Str.: This conversation will have to wait.
«The scene zooms back out, and the two silhouettes can once again be seen against the backdrop of Falconreach.»
Mysterious Str.: I have unfinished business elsewhere... Run along, Dragonmaster.
Frostscythe: Why you insufferable... you called me!
«The scene zooms in again on the Mysterious Stranger.»
Mysterious Str.: I did... and now I am telling you get lost too... hehehe...
«The scene zooms back out.»
Frostscythe: I should kill you where you stand.
Mysterious Str.: Do you think you would be any more successful at that, Frostscythe?
«Frostscythe pauses, then faces toward Falconreach in the distance.»
Mysterious Str.: You want to know what has me so worked up? Fine.
Mysterious Str.: Imagine an usurper took your brother's appearance, killed him, and then ran around pretending to be you... er him...
Frostscythe: I would kill him on the spot.
Mysterious Str.: Would you? No doubt you would. But suppose that, that was, for many complicated reasons, not an option.
Mysterious Str.: No suppose you learned that he had left...
«Frostscythe raises his arm in injustice.»
Frostscythe: I would return at once and make everyone know it was I that was the true Frostscythe.
Mysterious Str.: Such limited vision. No, he could return at any moment...
«Frostscythe puts his arm back down.»
Mysterious Str.: But it is a doorway opened to me... and to others...
«The scene zooms further out.»
Mysterious Str.: A doorway opened indeed. One through which I can prepare the ingredients for my revenge.
Frostscythe: Psh...
Mysterious Str.: It may take a 1000 years, or more even... I am exceedingly patient...
«Frostscythe turns and faces away from the Mysterious Stranger.»
Frostscythe: You are boring me...
Mysterious Str.: So leave. I already asked you to go... you cramp my style.
«Frostscythe turns around and faces the Mysterious Stranger.»
Frostscythe: Fine... do not bother me again with your pointless drivel.
«Frostscythe takes a step forward.»
Frostscythe: I will not be so forgiving of being disrupted again.
«Frostscythe continues onward, down the hill and off the scene.»
Mysterious Str.: You will almost certainly return, shade...
Mysterious Str.: ...And when you do I will have my eye on you. A time is coming... maybe not soon... but coming nonetheless...
«The scene zooms in on the Mysterious Stranger.»
Mysterious Str.: You will have your reckoning... even if your other Lore has to die to bring it. HEHEHEH.
«The Mysterious Stranger fades into the shadows and disappears in a burst of darkness, as the screen fades to black...»
Writeup by whackybeanz. Additional scene information by Falerin.
I believe I'm left with just the monster list and linking of weapons, and this quest entry is complete. :)
Edit - Just linked up the Missing Miss Fixit quest to the appropriate phrase.
Chessmaster Saga: Return to Paxia!
Battleon > Today's Event
Having successfully retrieved the Energy Orb from the Bennuju Wetlands, you find yourself returning to Kalanyr and company for the most 'thrilling' point of any mission... the debriefing, which you hope will hold the answers you seek.
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«Scene: Debrief»
«You»: ...and then if ran off while we were fighting its flunkies.
Zephyros: You forgot to cage it?
Radagast: ...Well, funny story about that... you see... um... hmm... can you give me a minute to think up an excuse?
....
Radagast: ...Wait.... wait... ok, I need another minute.
Kalanyr: ....Moving along, what did you learn before it ran off?
«You»: All it said was something about remaking the world.
Aelthai: What about its reaction to the orb?
«You»: It didn't let me ask about-
Radagast: Magical resonance between the orb and beast, the energies feed off each other and increase until the elemental charge manifests itself in the local environment.
«You»: ...Alright, HOW did you figure that out?
Radagast: It's the same principle as the platypulse's feedback loop, only it is an external resonance rather than an internal one... and believe me, I know that loop *very* well. *shudder*
«You»: So what you're saying is that these things are basically linked to the orbs?
Radagast: Something like that, yeah.
Radagast: Their magical signatures are similar enough to be naturally drawn together, effectively enhancing the elemental charge where the two energies come together.
Radagast: Needless to say, the effect gets stronger as the two bodies near one another, eventually reaching a point that the elemental charge manifests in its simplest form.
«You»: ...Who are you and what have you done with Radagast???
Kalanyr: Well, that's a working hypothesis at least, and explains the phenomena we've heard about so far.
«You»: What about what happened to Jacqu- Aw zard spit! I forgot all about him! Sorrygottago!
Poof!
«...and you dash off, leaving only a puff of smoke in your trail.»
Zephyros: Huh, didn't even wait for an answer.
Aelthai: Did «You» forget we can teleport people?
Kalanyr: It would appear so.
«Scene: Paxia, meeting Jacques»
Jacques: «You». My dear FRIEND. So good of you to come. I was beginning to worry that you'd forgotten about me.
«You»: I'm sorry, Jacques, I was-
Jacques: I'm glad you're here though, I don't know who else I can trust these days. Ever since... that war, I've been plagued with nightmares about Paxia's demise.
«You»: Demise? But-
Jacques: Figuratively, of course. Paxia may not be safe yet, but it's still here. We must be CONSTANTLY vigilant though if it is to survive.
Jacques: Enemies can be anywhere, come any time. The Beasts might come back. I can't let Paxia fall. I can't. I can't.
«You»: Jacques? Are you alright?
Jacques: ALRIGHT??? Yes, I'm fine. Just a little tired. Had some trouble sleeping. Bad dreams. Had planned to check on Ai-Pang today, haven't patrolled that part of the island in a while.
«You»: Why don't you just let me worry about that?
Jacques: No no, too dangerous. I can't let you go alone. What if there's trouble?
«You»: IF there's trouble, I can handle it. Come on, Jacques, I do this for a living, and I'm very good at my job. You know that about me.
Jacques: Yes, yes you're right. I'm sorry, I just-
«You»: You're tired. Lie down and get some sleep. I'll handle your rounds today.
Jacques: Alright, you win. Just make sure to check on Dynami and the old clan ruins as well. If there's still time after that, check Nocturu, then maybe Glacius... and Geoto... and the Trophy Room...
«You»: ...Oh, wow, would just look at my wrist? I gotta go! Those rounds won't complete themselves, you know. Bye!
«Scene: Patrolling Dynamo»4 BATTLES
Full Heal after battles #2 and #4 «Scene: Old Paxia Ruins»4 BATTLES
Full Heal after battles #2 and #4 «Scene: Near the Almost-Black-Hole»
«You»: Ok, looks like there's not going to be anything here either. I'm almost disappointed.
Dr. Ai-Pang: Please! I've told you everything I know!
«You»: I stand corrected.
«The scene pans up to show the Thunder Stalker confronting Dr. Ai-pang near the Almost-Black-Hole.»
Thunder Stalker: Yes, you've certainly sated my curiousity, but I'm afraid I can't let you go just yet.
«You enter the scene and Dr. Ai-pang hides behind you.»
Thunder Stalker: Oh be still my heart, «You» appears to 'save the day'!
«You»: YOU!?
Thunder Stalker: Why yes, I am me. How nice of you to notice. Sorry though, I only have time for one dance.
«You»: ...You keep that up and I'll have to teach you the Danse Macabre.«You»: Alrighty, same rules as before? I ask, you answer?
Thunder Stalker: Sounds fun, but I think my chaperone might disagree.
«The Luminous Wyrm enters the scene.»
Luminous Wyrm: Does your incompetence know no bounds? This is the second time you've lost to this would-be 'hero'! Retreat.
Thunder Stalker: Aw, but I hate to leave on such a sour-
Luminous Wyrm: I SAID LEAVE! Go, or I'll make you wish I was allowed to kill you!
Thunder Stalker: ...Fine, have it your way. I'll see you later «You».
«The Thunder Stalker bolts away.»
Luminous Wyrm: So you're the one who has been stirring up so much trouble.
«You»: What can I say? It's a gift.
Luminous Wyrm: Indeed? Well I think a little 're-gifting' is in order then.
«The Luminous Wyrm flings a health potion onto the ground.»
«You»: ...What's this?
Luminous Wyrm: Your gift. It'll take the pain of your last fight away. Go on, take it. I want to see you stand back up so I can knock you down!
Take the potion!
Leave it!
Take the potion!
«You receive a Full Heal.»
1 BATTLE
«» Wyrm
«If you defeat the Luminous Wyrm...»
Luminous Wyrm: Tch. I can see I underestimated you, hero. I won't make that mistake again, and I won't forget this humiliation either.
Dialogue continues below.
«If you are defeated by the Luminous Wyrm...»
Luminous Wyrm: I knew it. Nothing but a rank amateur, all bark and no bite. Perhaps now the mistress will see the gravity of the others' failures.
Dialogue continues below.
Leave it!
«You»: Save it. I'm standing now, and when this is over I will still be standing.
«You»: I don't need your charity, I am «You», hero of Battleon, and I will defeat you!
Luminous Wyrm: ...So be it, fool.
1 BATTLE
«» Wyrm
«If you defeat the Luminous Wyrm...»
Luminous Wyrm: Hmph. No wonder the mistress is so cautious about you. Savor your victory while you can, «You», but know that it won't last. You cannot stop the coming storm.
Dialogue continues below.
«If you were defeated by the Luminous Wyrm...»
Luminous Wyrm: You should have accepted my gift, 'hero'. Maybe then you wouldn't have embarrassed yourself.
Dialogue continues below.
Luminous Wyrm: Farewell, "hero". Hope for your own sake that we do not meet again.
«The Luminous Wyrm leaves the scene.»
Dr. Ai-Pang: Whew. I didn't think I'd get out of that alive.
«You»: What did they want?
Dr. Ai-Pang: I don't know. They just kept asking questions.
«You»: About?
Dr. Ai-Pang: My work, mostly. They asked about the Almost-Black-Hole, how I contained it, what it was capable of... you know, under other circumstances their interest would actually have been flattering.
Dr. Ai-Pang: I think that bright one asked something about "Paxia's would-be defender" too.
«You»: Wait, they asked about Jacques?
Dr. Ai-Pang: Yep. Didn't seem too fond of him either.
«You»: I'm sure the feeling will be mutual as soon as he hears about this. He's going to have a fit when I tell him.
Chessmaster: Solar Shock
Weapons
Lambent Wyrm Spear
Lucent Wyrm Spear G
Beaming Wyrm Spear
Brilliant Wyrm Spear Z
Effulgent Wyrm Spear
Radiant Wyrm Spear
Luminous Wyrm Spear G
Spells
Lambent Wyrm Strike Z
Lucent Wyrm Strike
Beaming Wyrm Strike
Brilliant Wyrm Strike G
Effulgent Wyrm Strike
Radiant Wyrm Strike
Luminous Wyrm Strike G
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Batttleon » Twilly » Fred... On Strike! (How does he carry that?)
«You»: Ah, another day of adventuring! I wonder what I'll run into today?
«As you commence the battle, something seems amiss. All your spells, items, weapons, shields, armors and pets are all disabled from use?! You can only attack with the equipment and pet that you entered the quest with.»«You»: That guy wasn't so tough! But that's weird, I couldn't change any of my equipment!
«You»: Why didn't you let me change gear?
«Your burro enters the scene.»
Burro: Because I'm fed up, that's why!
«You»: ....fed up with what?
Burro: Your mistreatment of me! You don't appreciate all the hard work I do!
Burro: Do you have any idea how hard it is to carry all these different weapons and armors across vast plains, through dry deserts, and over tall mountains?
Burro: Not to mention dozens of potions and other trinkets you pick up from just about everywhere!
Burro: And don't even get me started on how sick I am of having to clap two coconut shells together wherever we go! It's degrading work, and I've had enough!
«You»: Hey, at least I've not been trying to attack windmills, like your last owner.
Burro: That is hardly a comfort, «You»! And you swore we'd never speak of that again! I still have nightmares....
«You»: I'm sorry, I just didn't realize you were so upset.... little guy.
Burro: See?!? You don't even know my name! It's Fred! FRED!
«You»: Okay! I'm really sorry, Fred. I didn't know.
Fred: Of course you didn't! All you adventurers think about is adventuring! You never stop to think about the little people that you hurt along the way.
«You»: I thought we went over this. The Lilliputians started it....
Fred: That's not what I meant, and you know it.
«You»: Yeah, but I couldn't resist.
Fred: Hmph!
«You»: Okay, fine. I'm sorry.
Fred: ....
«You»: I'm REALLY sorry?
Fred: ....
«You»: I'm serious, Fred! What can I do to make it up to you?
Fred: ....hmm....
«The scene fades to black. In the process, you become the pack burro for Fred!»
«Notes for temporary equipment switch»
Armor - Switch to Pack Human
Weapon - Switch to Sackful of Sacks
Shield, pet and guest - Stays the same as what you have beforehand
No changing of any equipment or pet allowed.
Fleeing from any battles below will reset your armor and weapon to their defaults.
«Fred enters the scene, obviously lightened without any of the load on his body.»
Fred: Come along now, «You»! We have some adventuring to do!
«You enter the scene, hauling the heavy sacks of equipment on your back and shoulders.»
«You»: ....you're right. This *is* degrading.
Fred: Cut the chatter. You're supposed to be quiet, remember?
Strength Check!
Do you have enough strength to leave before any monsters find you?
Difficulty: 51
Stat Used: Strength
«If you fail the roll»
«You»: *huff* *wheeze* Can we take a break?
Fred: Not unless you want those monsters to eat us.
«You»: Monsters? Oh, great....
2 BATTLES
Full Heal after battle #2
Dialogue continues below.
«If you succeed the roll»
«You»: Man, this thing is heavy... but I think I'm okay for now.
Fred: Good, then let's keep going.
Dialogue continues below.
«Scene: Graveyard»
Fred: You're slowing down! Getting tired already?
«You enter the scene.»
«You»: Well, YOU try carrying...
Fred: ....
«You»: ....never mind.
Strength Check!
Do you have enough strength to leave before any monsters find you?
Difficulty: 71
Stat Used: Strength
«If you fail the roll»
«You»: *huff* *wheeze* I'm not sure I can keep this up....
Fred: You'd better! This graveyard's full of undead, and I don't want to become a zombie snack.
«You»: Alright....
2 BATTLES
Full Heal after battle #2
Dialogue continues below.
«If you succeed the roll»
«You»: I'm still okay.
Fred: Then let's leave. This place creeps me out.
Dialogue continues below.
«Scene: Desert»
Fred: Come on, «You», keep up the pace!
«You enter the scene.»
«You»: This thing is getting so heavy....
Fred: And you're getting so whiny.
Strength Check!
Do you have enough strength to leave before any monsters find you?
Difficulty: 91
Stat Used: Strength
«If you fail the roll»
«You»: *huff* *wheeze* I think I have sand in my boots....
Fred: Deal with it, «You». We have company!
«You»: Alright....
2 BATTLES
Full Heal after battle #2
Dialogue continues below.
«If you succeed the roll»
«You»: This is difficult.... but I'm still standing.
Fred: Good. This place is getting boring anyways.
Dialogue continues below.
«Scene: Battleon»
«Fred enters the scene, this time carrying sacks of equipment on him.»
Fred: Whew! That was fun! I see why you like adventuring so much!
«You enter the scene, still carrying some sacks of equipment.»
«You»: Thank goodness that's over! I've never been so exhausted!
Fred: And?
«You»: And now I really do understand why you were so upset.
Fred: And I suppose I can see why you focus so much on adventuring. It's kinda fun!
???: I hate to interrupt....
«The TubThumper enters the scene.»
TubThumper: ....but it's finally time to exact my revenge!
TubThumper: You made a fool out of me so long ago! I haven't forgotten you, «You»! I've waited quietly for my chance, and now....
«You»: ....who are you, again?
TubThumper: How DARE you forget who I am! I am the grand and glorious herd boss, Tub....
«You»: I'm sorry, it's just that when you beat so many lame villains, it's hard to keep track.
«You»: Anyways, can you exact your revenge later? I'm kinda tired.
TubThumper: That's the point! I've been silently planning my revenge for so....
«You»: Oh, I see. Had to wait until I was too exhausted to fight back because you're afraid I'll kick your big fat butt again.
TubThumper: GRRAAAAH! Stop interrupting....
«You»: Hey, listen. I'd love to give you another beating, but we're having a conversation here, so....
TubThumper: GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Minions, attack!2 BATTLES
Herdmaster
Herdmaster
Full Heal after battle #2 «You»: *huff* No problem....say, can we take a short break before you get your revenge?
TubThumper: NO!
Fred: Listen, «You», you can't take him alone. Not in your condition.
«You»: Yeah.... but perhaps together....
TubThumper: You and your burro can't possibly beat me!
Fred: Yes we can! With the power of teamwork and friendship!
«You»: ....that sounds like a bad kid's show catchphrase.
Fred: Just get on my back already.
«You ride on Fred, and your armor changes to the Burro Rider. You cannot switch out of the armor. However, all other options (weapons, spells, etc.) are unlocked.»1 BATTLE
TubThumper
Full Heal TubThumper: GRAAAAAAAH! If not for that meddling burro, I'd have my revenge.
Fred: You're doing it wrong. You meant to say:
Fred: And I would've gotten away with it, if not for that meddling «You» and his mangy burro!
TubThumper: ....yes, well.... I'll get you next time, «You»!
«The TubThumper leaves the scene.»
«You»: We did it, Fred!
Fred: Yes, together!
«You»: Maybe we should team up more often.
Fred: Yes, well, now that you mention it, you *do* owe me quite a lot of money for all the time I've carried your stuff around....
Fred: Perhaps, for the right price, I could be persuaded to do some more adventuring....
«You»: ....yeah, about that....
Burro
Armors
Restless Burro Rider
Resistant Burro Rider
Obstinate Burro Rider
Unruly Burro Rider
Dissident Burro Rider
Defiant Burro Rider
Rebellious Burro Rider
Play again!
Guardian Tower!
Leave - You switch back to your default armor
Write-up by whackybeanz. Battle restrictions by Lord Barrius. Location of mission by Aelthai. All taken care of. ~whacky
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