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[[Image:Talshak.jpg| | == Overview == | ||
[[Image:Talshak.jpg|Talshak the Mystic|thumb|100px]] | |||
{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=The Hollows|Coord=271, -250, -1181|Pronoun=|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Grendel's Gulch|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=N|Level=}} | |||
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== Introductions == | |||
== | === Contact Introduced By === | ||
* [[Julius the Troll]] | |||
== New Contact(s) == | |||
Talshak does not introduce you to any new contacts, but after completing his last mission, you may accept the [[Cavern of Transcendence Trial]] from [[Karsis]]. | |||
== Information == | |||
'''Mystic''' | '''Mystic''' | ||
Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic. The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within the Hollows. Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself? No one knows for sure. Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the Circle from its goal. However, the thickheaded Trolls have proved more difficult to dissuade. Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away. | Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic. The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within the Hollows. Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself? No one knows for sure. Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the Circle from its goal. However, the thickheaded Trolls have proved more difficult to dissuade. Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away. | ||
== Contact | === Initial Contact === | ||
== Store == | == Store == | ||
* Inspirations | |||
* Level 10 Training Enhancements ([[Power 10]] only) | |||
* Level 15 Natural/Magic Dual Origin Enhancements | |||
* | |||
== Missions == | == Missions == | ||
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I have watched your exploits in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]] for quite some time. Yes. I know everything that goes on in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. Almost everything, that is. I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood. But rest assured, I will. The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers. At the moment, the greatest threat is the [[Trolls]]' continued tunneling. Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here? | I have watched your exploits in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]] for quite some time. Yes. I know everything that goes on in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. Almost everything, that is. I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood. But rest assured, I will. The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers. At the moment, the greatest threat is the [[Trolls]]' continued tunneling. Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here? | ||
The [[Trolls]] tunneling continues to destabilize Cherry Hills and the area nearby. If the [[Trolls]] were to accidentally expose the gateway, it would be devastating. The [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] would descend like a knife. | |||
The Trolls tunneling continues to destabilize | |||
'''Mission Objective(s)''' | '''Mission Objective(s)''' | ||
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'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Excellent. The Trolls have felt your might, and they have become afraid. I believe you can do great things for the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. I am sure I will have need of you again shortly. | Excellent. The [[Trolls]] have felt your might, and they have become afraid. I believe you can do great things for the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. I am sure I will have need of you again shortly. | ||
=== Mission 2 === | === Mission 2 === | ||
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'''Mission Briefing''' | '''Mission Briefing''' | ||
If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you. The [[Trolls]] have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their [[Superadine]] shipments. If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that [[Superadine]], it would put quite a crimp in the | If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you. The [[Trolls]] have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their [[Superadine]] shipments. If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that [[Superadine]], it would put quite a crimp in the [[Trolls|Trolls']] drug distribution ring. That means less violence in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]], and a chance for me to finally locate that gateway. Will you help me? | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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'''Mission Objective(s)''' | '''Mission Objective(s)''' | ||
* Defeat base leader and his men, destroy Superadine stashes | * Defeat base leader and his men, destroy [[Superadine]] stashes | ||
* Defeat 2nd base leader and his men, destroy Superadine stashes, and find clue | * Defeat 2nd base leader and his men, destroy [[Superadine]] stashes, and find clue | ||
'''Clue: ''' Page from Sam Wincott's diary | '''Clue: ''' Page from Sam Wincott's diary | ||
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'They're moving me again tomorrow. To another slave camp? I don't know why they've singled me out, but I'm determined not to let them frighten me. | 'They're moving me again tomorrow. To another slave camp? I don't know why they've singled me out, but I'm determined not to let them frighten me. | ||
Maybe it's the tension, but my dreams are getting stranger now. In them, I have deciphered another word from the strange language of the Igneous: 'Golapo.' I believe this is the name of their species.' | Maybe it's the tension, but my dreams are getting stranger now. In them, I have deciphered another word from the strange language of the [[Igneous]]: 'Golapo.' I believe this is the name of their species.' | ||
The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.' | The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.' | ||
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'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
It will take the [[Trolls]] some time to recoup their losses from today. That diary you found certainly is interesting. Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott? We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive. I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, [[ | It will take the [[Trolls]] some time to recoup their losses from today. That diary you found certainly is interesting. Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott? We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive. I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, [[David Wincott|Lt. Wincott]]. | ||
=== Mission 3 === | === Mission 3 === | ||
Are you familiar with the creatures known as the minions of Igneous? They are most insidious. They disguise themselves as simple rocks, but when approached, they become fearsome monsters. I would like you to go out into Grendel's Gulch and defeat these creatures. The area is deadly enough without them. | Are you familiar with the creatures known as the [[minions of Igneous]]? They are most insidious. They disguise themselves as simple rocks, but when approached, they become fearsome monsters. I would like you to go out into Grendel's Gulch and defeat these creatures. The area is deadly enough without them. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
Your Paragon City police are already fighting a war on two fronts in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. The Igneous creatures can only exacerbate that problem. | Your Paragon City police are already fighting a war on two fronts in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]. The [[Igneous]] creatures can only exacerbate that problem. | ||
'''Mission Objective(s)''' | '''Mission Objective(s)''' | ||
* Defeat 10 Minions of Igneous | * Defeat 10 [[Minions of Igneous]] | ||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
The Igneous are deadly creatures, never forget that. You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained. | The [[Igneous]] are deadly creatures, never forget that. You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained. | ||
=== Mission 4 === | === Mission 4 === | ||
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'''Mission Briefing''' | '''Mission Briefing''' | ||
I have spent the morning at divination, and I have uncovered a most valuable secret. I know where the Troll's | I have spent the morning at divination, and I have uncovered a most valuable secret. I know where the [[Trolls|Troll's]] leader, [[Atta]], makes his home. It is a cavern deep within the [[The Hollows|Hollows]], where many of [[Atta]]'s bravest [[Trolls]] dwell. If you can defeat [[Atta]], the [[Trolls]] will have a hard time recovering. | ||
Atta is one of the few [[Trolls]] with any reason remaining. For that reason, he is far more deadly than his brethren. I must recommend putting a strong team together before facing him. | [[Atta]] is one of the few [[Trolls]] with any reason remaining. For that reason, he is far more deadly than his brethren. I must recommend putting a strong team together before facing him. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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'''Mission Objective(s)''' | '''Mission Objective(s)''' | ||
* Defeat Atta and his guards | * Defeat [[Atta]] and his guards | ||
'''Clue: ''' Atta's Story | '''Clue: ''' Atta's Story | ||
After you defeated [[Atta]] the Troll, he told you: 'Ok, ok. Yeah, we had boy. But, see we lost him. You heard of Circle? Scary magic dudes? They said they give us big magic in exchange for boy, but then they just take him! I no know what they wanted with him, but that's where he gone.' | After you defeated [[Atta]] the Troll, he told you: 'Ok, ok. Yeah, we had boy. But, see we lost him. You heard of [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]]? Scary magic dudes? They said they give us big magic in exchange for boy, but then they just take him! I no know what they wanted with him, but that's where he gone.' | ||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Atta's loss is one the Trolls will feel for a long time, my friend. But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly. I don't know what the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]: finding the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location. | Atta's loss is one the [[Trolls]] will feel for a long time, my friend. But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly. I don't know what the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in the [[The Hollows|Hollows]]: finding the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location. | ||
'''Clue: ''' The Heart of the Hollows | '''Clue: ''' The Heart of the Hollows | ||
It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leader's den. The mighty Troll, [[Atta]], was said to be behind all the havoc that the Superadine-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the [[Circle of Thorns]] had taken the boy from the Trolls. | It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leader's den. The mighty Troll, [[Atta]], was said to be behind all the havoc that the [[Superadine]]-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the [[Circle of Thorns]] had taken the boy from the Trolls. | ||
=== Mission 5 === | === Mission 5 === | ||
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'''Mission Briefing''' | '''Mission Briefing''' | ||
We need to move quickly on the information you got from the Trolls' leader, [[Atta]]. If Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's clutches, we've got to retrieve him at once. The Circle has been seeking the [[Cavern of Transcendence]] for years. It could be that, in Sam Wincott, they've found their key. | We need to move quickly on the information you got from the [[Trolls]]' leader, [[Atta]]. If Sam Wincott really is in the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle's]] clutches, we've got to retrieve him at once. The [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] has been seeking the [[Cavern of Transcendence]] for years. It could be that, in Sam Wincott, they've found their key. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
So, the Circle used Sam Wincott's inherent magic abilities to uncover the location of the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. This is bad. This is awful! As we speak, the Circle is probably moving on the cavern. And Sam Wincott remains in the hands of the Igneous! | So, the Circle used Sam Wincott's inherent magic abilities to uncover the location of the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. This is bad. This is awful! As we speak, the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] is probably moving on the cavern. And Sam Wincott remains in the hands of the [[Igneous]]! | ||
I have a plan. I believe I can use magic to force one of the | I have a plan. I believe I can use magic to force one of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mages to give up the location of the Cavern. He will not be willing, you understand. But he will help you to get the job done. | ||
=== Mission 6 === | === Mission 6 === | ||
It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the Circle mystics. He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence. Please go to him now. He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to. | It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mystics. He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence. Please go to him now. He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
Do not be afraid of Karsis. He is under my control, at least for now. | Do not be afraid of [[Karsis]]. He is under my control, at least for now. | ||
'''Mission Objective(s)''' | '''Mission Objective(s)''' | ||
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* Speak to Karsis | * Speak to Karsis | ||
Foolish mortal. Yes, I will guide you to the Cavern, because I have no choice. But I will never forget this slight. Be warned: you will never be free of the Circle. | Foolish mortal. Yes, I will guide you to the Cavern, because I have no choice. But I will never forget this slight. Be warned: you will never be free of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]]. | ||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Excellent. As I expected, Karsis is fully under my control. You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. But at least now you will have a guide. | Excellent. As I expected, [[Karsis]] is fully under my control. You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the [[Cavern of Transcendence]]. But at least now you will have a guide. | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 13 April 2006
Overview
Talshak the Mystic is a hero contact in the Grendel's Gulch neighborhood of The Hollows.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
New Contact(s)
Talshak does not introduce you to any new contacts, but after completing his last mission, you may accept the Cavern of Transcendence Trial from Karsis.
Information
Mystic
Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic. The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within the Hollows. Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself? No one knows for sure. Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the Circle from its goal. However, the thickheaded Trolls have proved more difficult to dissuade. Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away.
Initial Contact
Store
- Inspirations
- Level 10 Training Enhancements (Power 10 only)
- Level 15 Natural/Magic Dual Origin Enhancements
Missions
Mission 1
Mission Briefing
I have watched your exploits in the Hollows for quite some time. Yes. I know everything that goes on in the Hollows. Almost everything, that is. I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood. But rest assured, I will. The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers. At the moment, the greatest threat is the Trolls' continued tunneling. Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here?
The Trolls tunneling continues to destabilize Cherry Hills and the area nearby. If the Trolls were to accidentally expose the gateway, it would be devastating. The Circle would descend like a knife.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat 10 Trolls
Debriefing
Excellent. The Trolls have felt your might, and they have become afraid. I believe you can do great things for the Hollows. I am sure I will have need of you again shortly.
Mission 2
Mission Briefing
If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you. The Trolls have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their Superadine shipments. If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that Superadine, it would put quite a crimp in the Trolls' drug distribution ring. That means less violence in the Hollows, and a chance for me to finally locate that gateway. Will you help me?
Mission Acceptance
The Trolls will not part with their narcotics easily. You have a long, hard battle ahead of you.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat base leader and his men, destroy Superadine stashes
- Defeat 2nd base leader and his men, destroy Superadine stashes, and find clue
Clue: Page from Sam Wincott's diary
This tattered diary is missing many pages. The last entry is dated one week ago, and reads:
'They're moving me again tomorrow. To another slave camp? I don't know why they've singled me out, but I'm determined not to let them frighten me.
Maybe it's the tension, but my dreams are getting stranger now. In them, I have deciphered another word from the strange language of the Igneous: 'Golapo.' I believe this is the name of their species.'
The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.'
Debriefing
It will take the Trolls some time to recoup their losses from today. That diary you found certainly is interesting. Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott? We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive. I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, Lt. Wincott.
Mission 3
Are you familiar with the creatures known as the minions of Igneous? They are most insidious. They disguise themselves as simple rocks, but when approached, they become fearsome monsters. I would like you to go out into Grendel's Gulch and defeat these creatures. The area is deadly enough without them.
Mission Acceptance
Your Paragon City police are already fighting a war on two fronts in the Hollows. The Igneous creatures can only exacerbate that problem.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat 10 Minions of Igneous
Debriefing
The Igneous are deadly creatures, never forget that. You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained.
Mission 4
Mission Briefing
I have spent the morning at divination, and I have uncovered a most valuable secret. I know where the Troll's leader, Atta, makes his home. It is a cavern deep within the Hollows, where many of Atta's bravest Trolls dwell. If you can defeat Atta, the Trolls will have a hard time recovering.
Atta is one of the few Trolls with any reason remaining. For that reason, he is far more deadly than his brethren. I must recommend putting a strong team together before facing him.
Mission Acceptance
In my mind, I have seen Atta's den, and I must warn you: it is a death trap. Be ready for anything.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat Atta and his guards
Clue: Atta's Story
After you defeated Atta the Troll, he told you: 'Ok, ok. Yeah, we had boy. But, see we lost him. You heard of Circle? Scary magic dudes? They said they give us big magic in exchange for boy, but then they just take him! I no know what they wanted with him, but that's where he gone.'
Debriefing
Atta's loss is one the Trolls will feel for a long time, my friend. But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly. I don't know what the Circle wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in the Hollows: finding the Cavern of Transcendence. Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location.
Clue: The Heart of the Hollows
It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leader's den. The mighty Troll, Atta, was said to be behind all the havoc that the Superadine-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the Circle of Thorns had taken the boy from the Trolls.
Mission 5
Mission Briefing
We need to move quickly on the information you got from the Trolls' leader, Atta. If Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's clutches, we've got to retrieve him at once. The Circle has been seeking the Cavern of Transcendence for years. It could be that, in Sam Wincott, they've found their key.
Mission Acceptance
More than one person has died in the search for the gateway at the heart of the cavern. I'd hate to see Sam Wincott join their ranks.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat all villains in caves
Clue: Sam Wincott's story
After you rescued Sam Wincott, he told you:
'Those crazy mystics said they could sense the magic in my blood. They put me into some sort of weird trance, and I drew all these crazy maps. That's what started this whole battle! I'm lucky to be alive!
Debriefing
So, the Circle used Sam Wincott's inherent magic abilities to uncover the location of the Cavern of Transcendence. This is bad. This is awful! As we speak, the Circle is probably moving on the cavern. And Sam Wincott remains in the hands of the Igneous!
I have a plan. I believe I can use magic to force one of the Circle mages to give up the location of the Cavern. He will not be willing, you understand. But he will help you to get the job done.
Mission 6
It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the Circle mystics. He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence. Please go to him now. He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to.
Mission Acceptance
Do not be afraid of Karsis. He is under my control, at least for now.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak to Karsis
Foolish mortal. Yes, I will guide you to the Cavern, because I have no choice. But I will never forget this slight. Be warned: you will never be free of the Circle.
Debriefing
Excellent. As I expected, Karsis is fully under my control. You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the Cavern of Transcendence. But at least now you will have a guide.