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'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
  
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{{Character}}, it is time to do the things left undone in Sorceress Serene's wake. {{darkorange|I think we can both agree that the first thing we should do is release poor Katie Douglas from the Seer Network.}}
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As with any problem, we need to first identify exactly what we are dealing with before we can proceed with any confidence. There is a tome that may contain the answer to that question. It is called '''Tremaine's Manual of the Dead.'''
  
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She will need a familiar face to regain her bearings and I think you would do well to be the one to release her.  
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While the manual lies within the hidden vault of this very mansion it is also protected by many and varied magical wards which are now, as you can imagine, {{red|Animus Arcana}} and quite uncontrollable.  
  
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* {{green|Agreed.}}
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* {{green|I know this drill. I retrieve the manual, you read it.}}
  
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Good, I only hope that once released she is willing to help me study some strange psychic disturbances I've been sensing. First Ward has always had strange psychic activity, especially with the arrival of the Vortex, but this is both familiar and strange at the same time. That these disturbances started following Serene's death cannot be a coincidence.  
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Retrieving the Manual will not be so simple. {{darkorange|Tremaine's Manual is itself warded and protected by many spells.}} Even if you can find it you will need to circumvent these mystical protections before the book can be safely recovered.  
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I will continue looking for a pattern in these disturbances, but I could certainly use Katie's help.
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===== {{UL|Release Katie Douglas from the Seer Network}} =====
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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{{Missing Unnecessary Solicitation}}
 
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You become keenly aware that the magical defenses of the Midnight Mansion's mystical vault are aware of you, and they want to kill you.|Primary=Recover the Manual of the Dead|Secondary=Retrieve Tremaine's Manual of the Dead|Additional=|Completion=}}
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Find the Manual of the Dead so we can learn what ill has befallen the spirit world.
  
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{{NPC Text|title=Animus Arcana Chatter|text=
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You become keenly aware that the magical defenses of the Midnight Mansion's mystical vault are aware of you, and they want to kill you.|Primary=Recover the Manual of the Dead|Secondary=Retrieve Tremaine's Manual of the Dead|Additional=** Defeat the Guardian Spells|Completion=You've recovered Tremaine's Manual of the Dead!|Map=NW_MIDNIGHTMANSION_VAULT}}
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'''Fireball''': ''My friends are all leaving...''
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'''Fireball''': ''Oh!''
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'''Enemies'''
  
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'''Fireball''': ''Friends?''
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{{Enemy Animus Arcana}}
  
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'''Fireball''': ''Are you hiding, friends?!''
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{{NPC Text|title=Animus Arcana Dialogue|type=villain|text=
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Fireball:''' My friends are all leaving...
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Fireball:''' Oh!
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:'''Fireball:''' Friends?
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:'''Fireball:''' Are you hiding, friends?!
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:'''Fireball:''' Come out and play!
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Cloud of Ice:''' Oh, something is moving...
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Cloud of Ice:''' Don't be shy, come closer.
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Crystal Ball:''' Tsk tsk, never try to sneak up on the omniscient...
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Crystal Ball:''' Uh oh... The future doesn't look very bright.
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Forbidden Knowledge:''' I know something you don't know!
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:'''Forbidden Knowledge:''' Ha ha!
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Forbidden Knowledge:''' No!
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:'''Forbidden Knowledge:''' Not allowed!
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:'''Forbidden Knowledge:''' No peeking!
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Animated Staff:''' Hrmph...
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:'''Animated Staff:''' I can't get any respect around here...
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Animated Staff:''' Well look at that, another biped looking for someone to lean on!
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:'''Animated Staff:''' Well no more!
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:'''Animated Staff:''' I'm through being leaned on!
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Ball of Light:''' Oh joy of joys!
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:'''Ball of Light:''' Everyone is so wonderful and happy!
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Ball of Light:''' Hi!
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:'''Ball of Light:''' Hello!
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:'''Ball of Light:''' Here, let me help you!
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:'''Ball of Light:''' I like helping others!
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:'''Ball of Light:''' I like you!
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'''Before Combat:'''
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:'''Lightning Storm:''' Once I'm grounded, nobody will care...
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Lightning Storm:''' Oh, what? Now you suddenly care?
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:'''Lightning Storm:''' Now you're shocked?
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:'''Lightning Storm:''' I'll show you shocked!}}
  
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'''Fireball''': ''Come out and play!''
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Tremaine's Book of the Dead|Text={{darkorange|"The spells placed upon the book appear to be missing..."}}
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'''Cloud of Ice''': ''Oh, something is moving...''
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'''Cloud of Ice''': ''Don't be shy, come closer.''
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*{{green|Snatch up the Manual}}
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'''Crystal Ball''': ''Tsk tsk, never try to sneak up on the omniscient...''
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'''Crystal Ball''': ''Uh oh... The future doesn't look very bright.''
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:{{darkorange|"You snatch up Tremaine's Manual of the Dead only to discover that the guardian spells were simply hiding from you and they attack!"}}
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'''Forbidden Knowledge''': ''I know something you don't know!''
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'''Forbidden Knowledge''': ''Ha ha!''
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Tremaine’s Book of the Dead|Text={{darkorange| "The spells placed upon the book appear to be missing..."}}
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:*{{green|Defend yourself!}}
  
 
*{{green|Proceed with Caution}}
 
*{{green|Proceed with Caution}}
  
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{{darkorange|"You look over the book and realize that the magical spells in place to defend it are hiding, waiting for you to try and pick up the book!"}}
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:{{darkorange|"You look over the book and realize that the magical spells in place to defend it are hiding, waiting for you to try and pick up the book!"}}
  
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*{{green|Pick up the Manual and prepare for battle}}
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:*{{green|Pick up the Manual and prepare for battle}}
  
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{{darkorange|"You pick up Tremaine's Manual of the Dead and ready yourself for battle. As you expected the guardian spells emerge from between the pages and attack!"}}
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:{{darkorange|"You pick up Tremaine's Manual of the Dead and ready yourself for battle. As you expected the guardian spells emerge from between the pages and attack!"}}
  
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*{{green|Attack!}}
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:*{{green|Attack!}}}}
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Recover the Manual of the Dead|Secondary=Defeat the Guardian Spells|Additional=|Completion=You've recovered Tremaine's Manual of the Dead!}}
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{{Ambush|Three waves of [[Animus Arcana]] spells will attack.}}
 
{{Ambush|Three waves of [[Animus Arcana]] spells will attack.}}
  
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Tremaine's Book of the Dead|Text=
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{{darkorange|"You have defeated the guardians and can now claim Tremaine's Manual of the Dead."}}
 
{{darkorange|"You have defeated the guardians and can now claim Tremaine's Manual of the Dead."}}
  
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{{darkorange|"You have claimed the Manual of the Dead."}}
 
{{darkorange|"You have claimed the Manual of the Dead."}}
  
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*{{green|Leave}}
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*{{green|Leave}}}}
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'''Enemies'''
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'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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Within its pages we can determine what wickedness is at hand here. I'll have some answers for you in a few hours, and more than likely, need of your help once again.  
 
Within its pages we can determine what wickedness is at hand here. I'll have some answers for you in a few hours, and more than likely, need of your help once again.  
  
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In the meantime, I've discovered something of interest that I think might solve our problems with these Animus Arcana...
  
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<noinclude>[[Category:Montague Castanella (Praetorian) Missions]]</noinclude>
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We're making great progress, but we cannot let up now. I knew this would be a wildly successful venture together, and I am grateful to be a part of it.<noinclude>[[Category:Montague Castanella (Praetorian) Missions]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 20:00, 17 August 2014

Part One: Death: A Novel Idea

Briefing

As with any problem, we need to first identify exactly what we are dealing with before we can proceed with any confidence. There is a tome that may contain the answer to that question. It is called Tremaine's Manual of the Dead.

While the manual lies within the hidden vault of this very mansion it is also protected by many and varied magical wards which are now, as you can imagine, Animus Arcana and quite uncontrollable.

  • I know this drill. I retrieve the manual, you read it.

Retrieving the Manual will not be so simple. Tremaine's Manual is itself warded and protected by many spells. Even if you can find it you will need to circumvent these mystical protections before the book can be safely recovered.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Find the Manual of the Dead so we can learn what ill has befallen the spirit world.

Mission Objective(s)

Map: NW_MIDNIGHTMANSION_VAULT

You become keenly aware that the magical defenses of the Midnight Mansion's mystical vault are aware of you, and they want to kill you.

  • Recover the Manual of the Dead
    • Retrieve Tremaine's Manual of the Dead
    • Defeat the Guardian Spells

You've recovered Tremaine's Manual of the Dead!

Enemies

V badge Arcana.png Animus Arcana

Animus Arcana Dialogue
Contact Small Tremaine's Book of the Dead.jpg
Tremaine's Book of the Dead

Briefing

"The spells placed upon the book appear to be missing..."

  • Snatch up the Manual
"You snatch up Tremaine's Manual of the Dead only to discover that the guardian spells were simply hiding from you and they attack!"
  • Defend yourself!
  • Proceed with Caution
"You look over the book and realize that the magical spells in place to defend it are hiding, waiting for you to try and pick up the book!"
  • Pick up the Manual and prepare for battle
"You pick up Tremaine's Manual of the Dead and ready yourself for battle. As you expected the guardian spells emerge from between the pages and attack!"
  • Attack!


V archetypeicon stalker.png Ambush! Three waves of Animus Arcana spells will attack.
Contact Small Tremaine's Book of the Dead.jpg
Tremaine's Book of the Dead

Briefing

"You have defeated the guardians and can now claim Tremaine's Manual of the Dead."

  • Take the Manual

"You have claimed the Manual of the Dead."

  • Leave


Debriefing

You've recovered the Manual!?

Excellent!

Within its pages we can determine what wickedness is at hand here. I'll have some answers for you in a few hours, and more than likely, need of your help once again.

In the meantime, I've discovered something of interest that I think might solve our problems with these Animus Arcana...

We're making great progress, but we cannot let up now. I knew this would be a wildly successful venture together, and I am grateful to be a part of it.

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