DemonicDarkwraith
ArchKnight DragonFable
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Flames in the Dark Location: Book of Lore-> To Book 2! / Elemental Dissonance -> Introduction: Flames in the Dark Location: Atrea -> Left -> Up -> Left -> Yolande -> Quests -> Flames in the Dark Requirements: Completion of Book One Epilogue Release Date: September 29th, 2023 Objective: Another peaceful Falconreach night... broken by flames in the dark. Objective completed: Who are these people and where did they come from? What matters now is keeping them safe from their fiery pursuers. Experience rewarded: Scaled Gold rewarded: Scaled Monsters (1) Fiendshroom (7) Fire Imp (4) Flare Imp (4) Hobgoblin (2) Kilhoh (1) Kilhoh, (1) Flare Imp, (2) Fire Imp - Boss NPCs ??? (1) ??? (2) ??? (3) ??? (4) ??? (5) ??? (6) Guardian Guardian Brandus Guardian Kain Guardian Riggs Robina Rewards Ornamental Dagger Dialogue Somewhere near Falconreach... *In the Surewould Forest, a rift opens, and a horned humanoid creature appears, kneeling.* ???: ... *The unknown creature stands.* ???: I... I think it's safe! Come. Quickly! *Two other creatures appear through the portal, appearing to belong to the same race.* ???: This... This is..? ???: No time for that now. What of the others? ???: They're coming. ???: Then we must keep moving. Now! *Meanwhile, back in Falconreach, the Guardians have noticed the rift.* Guardian Riggs: Sir! Guardian Riggs: Strange beings are showing up at our gates, sir! Guardian Kain: How many? And what do you mean, strange? Guardian Riggs: A...a lot, sir. They're um... different. Guardian Kain: ...Are they hostile? Guardian Riggs: I-- I don't think so. Seems like they're running from something. Guardian Riggs: They're asking to enter the city. I think they have children with them? Guardian Kain: ... Guardian Kain: Let them in. But keep an eye on them. Guardian Riggs: Aye, sir! *Guardian Riggs leaves.* Guardian Kain: Brandus. Guardian Brandus: Sir? *Guardian Kain looks up and closes his eyes.* Guardian Kain: Send word to <Character>. I think <he's/she's/they're> staying at the inn. Guardian Kain: Whatever's going on with these new visitors, we'll want <his/her/their> help. Guardian Brandus: Aye. *Back at the rift, several imps are also coming through the portal; back in Falconreach, the Guardians are speaking with the unknown race; you and your dragon can be seen also talking with the unknown race.* ???: We mean you no harm. We're just looking for shelter... Guardian Kain: You're welcome to stay as long as you keep out of trouble. Guardian Kain: What are you running from? ???: We— Guardian: GUARDIAN KAIN! *The Guardian approaches.* Guardian: Sir! Fire monsters! They're swarming the East gate! Chasing the refugees! Guardian Kain: Get men there straight away! Brandus, send word to the tower! Guardian Kain: Everyone else, with me! *A huge blast of fire sends everyone to the ground and leaves a crater.* Guardian Kain: Argh! *Guardian Kain looks up.* Guardian Kain: Not on my watch... ATTACK! *Guardian Kain leads a charge toward the fire monsters, as you kneel by the fallen.* <Character>: Are you folks alright? ???: I am fine. *hrk* Go... Please. I... I can tend to the wounded. <Character>: Don't worry. We're not going to let any of them through! <Dragon>: They call that fire? I'll show them fire! | *Heroic roar!* *You nod before you and your dragon run towards the fire monsters; you fight various fire monsters through Falconreach's eastern gate and the Surewould Forest, where you find Robina and a Guardian helping a family of an unknown race.* Robina: Thanks for the save, <Character>! I was taking care of this family and got caught off guard. Robina: The forest has been full of strange lights and fire tonight... Robina: I don't suppose you know what's happening? <Character>: I know about as much as you. Maybe we can ask your guests. Robina: Oh! That's right! I'm sorry, I didn't even introduce myself! Robina: Robina, at your service, friends. And this is <Character>! The hero of Falconreach. ???: ...Falconreach? <Character>? Robina: You've... never heard of Falconreach? What about Swordhaven? Greenguard? ???: No. We... We are the Ateala. We are not... from here. ???: Our home was under attack. We sought to flee. ???: The Riftwalkers are opening as many rifts as they can. But if the fire has spread even here... then... <Character>: These monsters are after all of you? ???: I am afraid so. I only hope that— *Suddenly, tremors shakes the scene.* <Character>: What was that?! ???: No... I know these tremors... Robina: You'll be okay, I'm here— We're here for you! *The scene shakes again by the tremors.* ???: Atrea comes... *In the Sandsea Region, a huge rift opens in the sky as Atrea—a giant floating city—comes through; back in the Surewould Forest, you and Robina are left to wonder what happened.* Robina: Is that it? Has it stopped? <Character>: Is everyone okay? ???: All is lost... Somorrah...! *Guardian Brandus enters.* Guardian Brandus: <Character>! There you are! <Character>: Guardian Brandus! What was all that? Is there news from Falconreach? Guardian Brandus: We... We need your help! Guardian Brandus: After the tremors started, we received a hawk from the Sandsea. Guardian Brandus: It carried a hastily written note. Apparently, a massive... hole in the sky appeared, and well... Guardian Brandus: Well, the note says a giant floating city came through. Robina: A giant rift... That would explain the earthquakes. And a city? Robina: Sounds like we're about to have a lot more refugees. Guardian Brandus: Guardian Kain wants you to go and investigate, if you can. Our jurisdiction doesn't extend very far outside of Falconreach. <Character>: But... What about Falconreach? Guardian Brandus: Have faith! We'll hold the line and protect everyone! Robina: The forests and paths are full of the lost and wounded. Robina: ...Not to mention all the monsters. Carve out a safe path for our guests, will you, <Character>? <Character>: ...You're right, Robina. I have to go where I'm needed most. <Character>: Come on, <Dragon>! Let's go see what this city from beyond the rift is all about! *You and your dragon leaves to investigate Atrea; scene fades to black.* Complete Quest Other information The Guardians acts as an healing source for HP/MP during the quest. Pop-up headlines during the quest: quote:
There are still monsters threatening Falconreach! Guardian: 'Thanks for the help! They're still coming from the forest— we'll hold the line here!' There doesn't seem to be a way through here. Guardian: 'Keep going! We have to get these— these people to safety! Robina: 'Hey! A little help here?! This quest acts as an reimagined version of Rifts Opening... quest and replaced the original quest on September 29th, 2023.
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