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Revision as of 06:10, 12 July 2020
Overview
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| Sir Bedwyr | |
|---|---|
 Questing Knight | |
| Zone | Night Ward |
| Coordinates | (2014, 44, -2432) |
| Level Range | 30-39 |
| Introduced By | Ward |
| Introduces | The Magician |
| Enemy Groups | |
| Badges |
 The Once and Future King |
Sir Bedwyr is a Praetorian contact in the Lamplight Junction neighborhood of Night Ward at coordinates (-2014, 44, -2432) . His level range is 30-39. Sir Bedwyr can be found 380 yards ESE of the Lamplight Junction marker, in the center of the circular garden.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
Contact Introduces
There is no doubt to me that he is a powerful sorcerer, but I sensed in him a keen awareness of the calamity befalling the Night Ward and the realms of the living and the dead. He says he is waiting for someone, but did not say who. I believe it is you he waits for. If so, I can only hope it is so he can provide you with answers on how to stop the Black Queen and the Talons of Vengeance.
The Magician is a powerful entity. Some say he is a man, but any who have met him know otherwise. He knows things that cannot and should not be known. To deal with him is to walk the knife's edge. There will always be a price in blood, but unless one treads carefully, they will surely fall.
Information
Questing Knight
Sir Bedwyr is a Black Knight, sworn to defend the Eternal Prison and contain the evil that lies within. He believes that a great evil threatens the Netherworld and seeks to breach the Eternal Prison, and his quest and vow to his brotherhood, will see this evil vanquished.
Prior to Introduction
Pardon my reservation, but I do not deal with those who I do not know.
Initial Contact
I know you... Clarity told me about you, Character. I hear you are no friend of the Talons of Vengeance. That is good, we share a common foe.
- On with the quest
Greeting
- Hail.
- What word do you bring?
- Well met.
Too Busy
Missing Too Busy Dialogue
No More Missions
The Knights Penitent are my charge now, Character. I can ask nothing more of you.
Too High Level
+++ Missing Information +++
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Story Arc
A Matter of Honor
Merit Rewards: This activity awards 9 Reward Merits.
Souvenir
Pendragon's Sword
Pendragon's sword weighs heavy in your hands, a potent reminder of the disgraced knight's ideals and the lengths he would go to in order to uphold his oath his order to protect the Eternal Prison. His self impossed exile was nothing short of...
A Matter of Honor
As everything in Night Ward, nothing can be taken for granted. The Talons of Vengeance sought to open the Eternal Prison but how they planned to do this still eluded you. Sir Bedwyr, a Black Knight, shed some light on that issue, claiming that the Talons of Vengeance were seeking to corrupt the Black Knights, the defenders of that ancient hold.
Sir Bedwyr, however, had been exiled from the Knights by sacrificing his honor to save another. He asked you to bring warning of the Talons to Lord Lorn, but in order to do so you would need to issue an audience by proxy, an introduction from someone the Black Knights knew. Bedwyr had learned that Taskmaster Carlyle of the Taskmaster's Office had several dealings with the Black Knights and so he sent you to talk to him. In order to earn Carlyle's favor, however, you had to put a stop to the Talons of Vengeance who were stealing souls from the Drudges to create their horrid Banshees. After doing so you finally met with Lorn of the Black Knights, but he dismissed your warning of the Talons of Vengeance trying to breach the Eternal Prison and sent you away. You called for a Trial by Steel in order to demand that your words be heard, and after defeating Sir Pendragon, Lorn agreed to take your claims seriously. He tasked you with finding hard evidence of the Talons plot to both breach the Eternal Prison and to corrupt the Black Knights.
In order to track down where the Talons were hiding out in the Night Ward, Bedwyr introduced you to a Spirit Stalker Huntmaster by the name of Githredeon. He told you about a nest in the Howling Vale, and also clued you in on the fact that some Black Knights had entered the Vale not much earlier. You found the Talons nest and proceeded inward, realizing quickly that the Black Knights sent there were not on hostile terms with the Talons. You found the Black Knights in the tail end of negotiations, which resulted in their death, but managed to secure a mysterious hand written warning to the Talons from someone inside the Black Knights encampment. From the letter you learned that more and more Black Knights were starting to abandon their posts each day, and that this was part of the Talons plan to weaken them.
Concerned and excited, Bedwyr sent you to track down these errant knights and rally them to your collective cause. With enough numbers then Lorn would have to realize that the Talons of Vengeance were a true threat to the Order. Carlyle's knack for being well informed and connected was certain to pay off again, but when you went to speak with him you learned that Lord Lorn had issued orders to the Black Knights to declare martial law over the Taskmaster's Office and all of the Night Ward in an effort to locate a creature named Black Swan and end their search for her in the Night Ward. After rescuing Carlyle from the Black Knights he gladly told you everything he knew about the errant knights around the Night Ward.
Your first goal was to recruit Sir Lucane. He had journeyed into the Arcane Quarter in search of the Animus Arcana. Upon finding him, however, you discovered that the Animus Arcana were so desperate for protection against the Talons of Vengeance, that they had cast a spell upon Lucane to force him to be their friend.
Against Lorn's orders, Sir Emric had journeyed beneath The Digs with a host of Black Knights in search of a Talons nest, but Bedwyr worried that whoever the traitor was in the midst of the Black Knights would have sent word to the Talons to catch Emric and his men in a trap. You arrived just in time to find Emric and his men separated in the Talons nest fighting for their souls. You rescued Emric and learned that the Black Queen was somehow integral to the Talons plans to open the Eternal Prison.
Bedwyr next sent you to recruit the wise old instructor, Sir Agnan and his new squire. They had gone to meet with the Taskmasters Office to try and rally them to oppose Lorn's decrees, but when you arrived you discovered that the Taskmasters had sold Agnan out to the Black Knights. You rescued Agnan's squire, Scarlet, and then Agnan himself. Much to your chagrin, you then came face to face with Carlyle, who showed his true colors. After questioning him you learned that Lorn had forced his betrayal and had learned of Bedwyr's dealing with you. Worse still, Lorn had dispatched the Black Knights to hunt Bedwyr down and kill him.
You raced back to Bedwyr's defense in the nick of time and fought off the Black Knights hunting him. In the end, Sir Pendragon came forth to end a dispute between him and Bedwyr. Pendragon lost and demanded that Bedwyr kill him, but Bedwyr stayed his hand. You learned that it was Pendragon who Bedwyr sacrificed his honor to save and earned his exile, and that the Black Queen and Pendragon's affair was the cause. When you mentioned that the Talons had designs for the Black Queen, however, Pendragon raced off to save her. Following with Bedwyr you arrived just in time to save him from being killed by Lorn for his lies. You defeated Lorn and his guards, but then the Black Queen revealed that she was the traitor and struck. With Lorn dead she inherited the role of leader of the Black Knights and ruler of the Eternal Prison. She fled, taunting Pendragon with the knowledge that by his hand he had toppled the Black Knights.
Pendragon gave up his sword and shield and vowed to quest for atonement and to restore his honor. He began his search for his destiny while Bedwyr pledged to restore the honor of the Black Knights no matter what.
Part One: An Audience by Proxy
Briefing
The Black Knights are in great peril, outsider, and so it is with heavy heart that I ask for your help in saving my brothers from the darkness of the demons that fly on wings of ruin.
Had I not sacrificed my honor to save another's then Lorn would hear my words of warning and know them to be good and true, but instead I have been exiled to this half dimension. I have had to watch in silence as the Talons slowly corrupt and consume everything they touch. And now their hungry eyes have fallen upon my sword brothers. What honor I once had burns to come to their aid, but I cannot. I need your help to restore my honor and the honor of my order.
- Our goals are aligned, Bedwyr. I will help you.
Pleased I am to know that madness and evil has not taken all that are exiled to this place between worlds.
I would ask you to seek audience with Lorn on my behalf. To show that outsiders also see the darkness overcoming the Order may well compel him, and my sword brothers, to cast off the darkness which blinds them.
As an outsider seeking to gain an audience with Lorn you will need someone to act as your proxy. As I am exiled from the Order I cannot function in this manner. There is, however, one who may help. In my time here I have encountered a Drudge by the name of Carlyle. While I find his motivations to be centered around greed and self advancement, he has proven a valuable informant to both myself, and Lorn. It was he that informed me that the Black Knights had arrived here in Night Ward, and also, that outsiders such as yourself had come.
It was through the living spell, Clarity that I learned that the outsiders opposed these Talons of Vengeance as well.
Bedwyr hangs his head in solemn memory for a moment
Once the Order is restored to its former glory, I will see to it that her sacrifice be remembered for all time.
Bedwyr returns his eyes to you.
Visit Taskmaster Carlyle
Unnecessary Solicitation
Carlyle has had dealings with Lorn and the Black Knights before. He can negotiate an audience for you, but know that he'll be seeking a way to earn profit off of the favor.
Mission Objective(s)
The souls of the dead have gathered in even more horrifying numbers here. The Drudges seem to be on the verge of panic.
- Visit Taskmaster Carlyle
- Talk to Taskmaster Carlyle
Carlyle needs your help in stopping the Talons of Vengeance from stealing souls that rightfully belong to him. If you help him recover the souls, he'll arrange a meeting for you with Lorn.
Enemies
- None
Notable NPCs
- Taskmaster Carlyle (Drudges Boss)
You've a lot of nerve comin' 'ere what with all the chaos your kind has brought. Spit your breath an' we'll 'ave a listen. Spend your breath wisely an' we'll deal. Waste my time an'... well... time is wax, chum, and at the moment you're simply worth more of it ta me dead!
- I need an audience with Lorn.
Black Knights, hrmm? What makes you think they'll deal with an outsider like you?
- Our problem is their problem. It's in your best interest to find a way for us to talk, cordially.
- So... What the Black Knights seek 'ere in the Night Ward is responsible for our current interruption of service?
- ... Intriguing.
- If what you say is true then perhaps it is in everyone's best interest ta work together... Until the current crisis is averted, of course.
- Of course...
- Ringing! Now then, I must press on this small matter of my compensation for my efforts.
- Carlyle smiles a rotten toothy grin in your direction.
- These Talons of Vengeance have proven ta be most vexing, stealin' souls that rightfully belong ta me... and The Taskmasters Office, of course. I ask that you only 'elp me deal with them before more profits are lost.
- We both win: You gain in weakenin' your hated foe, while I retain possession of the souls which are rightfully mine.
- Do we have a settlement upon our affairs?
- We do.
- Splendid! I'll speak with Lord Lorn an' secure the audience you seek. Meanwhile, you deal with the Talon thieves and bring back the souls that are rightfully mine.
- One addition. Know this, outsider. I do not take kindly to those whose deeds do not match their claims. If I smell betrayal at any point, you will suffer mightily.
- The location of the meeting will favor Lorn and his Black Knights. I'll not dribble my wax any further for you than this. Prove yourself, and I'll consider adjustin' the boundaries of our association.
- You need not worry, Carlyle, everything is well in hand.
- Don't make me tell you twice.
- Ask. Tell. It makes no difference ta me, outsider.
- I'll secure you an audience with Lord Lorn, but you'd best mind your tongue wit' 'im, or he'll make certain it is removed along with your 'ead!
- First, however, I require of you a favor in exchange for this... service.
- Betray me, Carlyle, and it will be your head at my feet.
- Shrewd. I enjoy that.
- I have a matter involvin' our shared enemy - The Talons of Vengeance. They 'ave seen fit ta steal souls, rightfully belongin' ta The Taskmasters Office, an' they're costin' us quite a bit of wax doin' it.
- Now, unless I judged you wrong, I believe you would simply excel in sendin' them a message that lets them know just how unwelcome such behavior is.
- Yes?
- Just tell me where to find them and I'll do your dirty work, Carlyle.
- Delicious.
- I'll speak with Lorn and secure you the audience you seek while you deal with the thieves an' bring me back my souls!
- Just so there aren't any surprises, know this. The location of the meetin' will favor Lorn and 'is Black Knights. Even I cannot cultivate enough favor amongst 'im an' 'is Order ta say otherwise. It is, I'm afraid, the best that I can do.
- I'll worry about Lorn, you worry about me.
Carlyle Doesn't Like YouYou threatened Carlyle into working for you and you gather that he didn't like that very much. Whether he can do anything about it is another story.
Carlyle agreed to set up a meeting between you and Lord Lorn of the Black Knights. He cautioned, however, that the location would favor them.
Stop the Talons from stealing souls
Unnecessary Solicitation
The Talons must be preparing for something big. If you can cultivate favor with Carlyle and simultaneously stall the efforts of the Talons, then all the better.
Mission Objective(s)
Waves of suffering emanating from within this building threaten to overwhelm your senses.
- Stop the Talons from stealing souls
- 10 stolen souls to rescue
- Stop the Talons Leaders
You rescued the souls stolen from Carlyle by the traitor Burke and the Talons of Vengeance, thus securing your audience with Lorn.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Taskmaster Burke (Drudges Boss)
You defeated the Talons and discovered that they were working with a Drudge Taskmaster named Burke.
An anxious group of Drudge Spirit Guides take the souls and lead them back to the Lamplight Junction transit station for processing.
Meet with Lorn
It appears that Carlyle's honor has held, he has indeed arranged a meeting with Lorn. Character, understand that it would be unwise for you to mention me to Lorn. If you do it is unlikely he will listen to a single word you have to say. It would be best for you to tell him only what you know of the Talons and their plan to open the Eternal Prison. Anything more may jeopardize your life.
- Understood.
There is no guarantee that Lorn will listen to you. He has the entire Order to worry about and he likely believes that your concerns are well beneath his notice or care. Should he dismiss your words before they can be spoken then you must force the matter by calling a Trial by Steel. If you claim victory, then honor demands that your words be both spoken and heard.
- Right, Trial by Steel, got it.
Be careful, Character. My sword brothers will follow Lorn's orders without question. If the Talons have influence over him, his honor may be compromised.
When you are ready to head to the Black Knight encampment I will tell you the way.
- "I'm ready." (Enter Mission)
Mission Objective(s)
The very air of Night Ward seems to have succumbed to the domineering presence of the Black Knights.
- Meet with Lorn
- Speak with Lorn
- Defeat Pendragon
- Speak with Lorn again
You convinced the Black Knights, through words and swords, that your warning is to be trusted. Lorn has tasked you with discovering proof of the Talon plot to breach the Eternal Prison.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Lord Lorn (Boss)
- The Black Queen (Boss)
- Pendragon (Boss)
Carlyle of the Taskmasters has convinced me that there is wisdom in granting you audience. Speak your wisdom then.
- (Explain the Talons' plot to open the Eternal Prison.)
Enough, Outsider. The Eternal Prison is impregnable and in no danger from the swords of the Furies or any other. I was wrong to trust Carlyle's forked tongue. Your words are empty and without wisdom.
- Listen to me, Lorn. It is folly to underestimate the Talons...
Listen to you?
Listen to YOU?!
Have you even listened to me?! Let alone your own ravings?!
This matter is done, I shall hear no more of it! Your welcome here is overstayed, Outsider. Be gone and do not speak your empty words to me again.
Take him / her away.
- I call for a Trial by Steel.
The Trial? Hmmmm, perhaps there is more wisdom in you than meets the eye, Outsider.
It seems Carlyle knows our ways better than I thought...
Very well! Though you are not a Knight of the Eternal Order I respect your wishes.
We shall see whether your words have any weight to them...
- Very well.
Who amongst my brave Knights shall face the Outsider?
- (Look silently amongst the Knights.)
BriefingI shall face the Outsider, my Lord.
- Does this Knight meet your approval, Lord Lorn?
- Sir Pendragon, the honor is yours.
- Prepare yourself, Outsider, and let the Trial by Steel begin.
- I am ready.
- Are there none who dare meet my challenge?
Look upon me and know that I am Sir Pendragon, born of death, Black Knight of the Eternal Order, sworn protector of the Eternal Prison, Shield of the Black Queen, and oathsworn to Lord Lorn - the Black Warden of the Eternal Prison.
I shall meet your challenge, Outsider, and we shall see if you are made of more than words.
- Look who's talking.
After Battle:
Go forth then, Outsider. If you are so eager to prove that these hellspawned snakewomen are a threat to my Knights or the Eternal Prison then go forth and do not return until you have proof.
- (Leave)
Debriefing
You passed the Trial by Steel? Against Pendragon?!
Excellent work! Perhaps Lorn and the Black Knights are not in danger as I'd feared. We shall search for solid proof of this Talons plot and then Lorn will surely listen.
I know not what the Talons are planning to accomplish by turning the souls of the dead into more of their agents of suffering, but it must have something to do with their plan to open the Eternal Prison. I believe that only you can help me stop this madness, Character.
Like Clarity, I am honored to know you, Character. From this moment forth, you are my Sword Brother / Sword Sister. If ever you need to send word to me, you can send a message by hellraven, they'll know how to find me.
- On with the quest.
Part Two: Changing of the Guard
Briefing
We must find proof of the Talons plot to breach the Eternal Prison. If we can provide that, then Lorn will have no choice but to turn the might of the Black Knights against them. I believe I know someone who will be able to help you track the Talons down.
- Oh yeah, who's that?
His name is Githredeon, and he is a Spirit Stalker, a deadly spirit that hunts the souls of the dead.
I saved his life from the Talons, I have no doubt that he'll be looking for an opportunity to pay back his debt as quickly as possible. The spirit stalkers are loathe to owe anyone anything. They take what they need and exist only for the hunt. The only thing they respect is strength.
Talk to Githredeon
Unnecessary Solicitation
Find Githredeon, he'll know how to track the Talons down.
I smell the brimstone on you, Outsider... But you're no Black Knight...
- One sent me to find you... Bedwyr.
Calling on my debt to him... fine... what's your quarry?
- The Talons of Vengeance, I need help tracking them down.
Talons, huh? Heh... You did right coming to me.
I've hunted Talons... Dangerous prey... But you want more than just to hunt them... Don't you?
- I believe they are planning on corrupting the Black Knights.
Black Knights... heh... Funny that. A contingent made out of their camp for the Vale not an hour ago.
If they aren't corrupted already, they soon will be. That siren song sings and fwip they'll turn on each other.
Turned my hounds on me ... I had to put 'em down. Only me and Three Jaguar's left...
I got no love for the Talons... and no love of the Vale either. This's your hunt... and I'll leave you to it.
- Fine, where did they go?
Some caves throughout the Vale... Talons all over this one.
Githredeon draws you a rudimentary map on a piece of hide.
I think it's some sort of nest... wouldn't go there if I were you.
Heh, but then again, I'm not, am I?
- No, you aren't. Thanks for the tip.
Track down the Talons
Unnecessary Solicitation
Githredeon is an expert tracker. If he says the Talons are in the Howling Vale, then that is where they are.
Mission Objective(s)
Heavy booted footprints lead deeper into the cavern.
- Find the Black Knights
- Stop the interrogation
You discovered a plot involving someone within the Black Knights and the Talons of Vengeance.
Enemies
This message will have reached you by warriors of the Eternal Order loyal to me. Slay them.
We alone must keep the secret of my discovery.
I deigned it too hazardous to contact the Talons in any other way, for to do so would undoubtably reveal the truth of my allegience and jeopardize everything we have done here. The Eternal Order searches Night Ward in vain for Black Swan, and already its ranks are starting to fray. Orders are being questioned and several Knights have already abandoned their posts. Just as I planned.
In the chaos I have learned of the locations for the remaining keys.
You must gather your sisters and begin your search for Silence. The Oracles of Earth will be most helpful in discovering its location. Meanwhile, I will continue my task of recovering Love and Justice from within the Eternal Order.
Once these are acquired we will move on Dream and then Name, leaving only Death as the seventh and final key.
Do not alert the Midnighters to our efforts. That they survived the attack complicates things enough, in addition to the meddlings of Character. He / She is already searching for links between the Talons and the Eternal Order. It would be best for us to avoid any further confrontations with him / her until all of the keys are ours.
Bring back proof to Bedwyr
Unnecessary Solicitation
We have much to discuss, please see me face to face.
This is most concerning, Character. The Black Knights appear to be working of their own free will, but are following orders from within. I do not know who is issuing these orders, but I do not recognize the hand that wrote this letter. The letter mentions that there are other Black Knights that are starting to question their orders from Lorn.
They are starting to see as I do and have grown concerned enough to do something about it. We must find them and rally them together at once, before Lorn declares them traitors and sends the rest of the order out to hunt them down. No doubt this is what the Talons seek.
I believe that if we can rally the Knights together then we can uncover the mastermind behind this sinister plot. Taskmaster Carlyle may yet again prove his worth. Seek him out and discover what he knows about the whereabouts of my sword brothers.
Ask Carlyle about the errant Knights
Unnecessary Solicitation
Taskmaster Carlyle is an invaluable source of information. If some of my sword brothers have abandoned their posts, Carlyle will no doubt know where they can be found.
Mission Objective(s)
A hint of brimstone and oiled metal betrays the presence of the Black Knights here.
- Ask Carlyle about the errant Knights
- Find Taskmaster Carlyle
- Talk to Carlyle
You rescued Carlyle from the Black Knights and their declaration of martial law on the Drudges here in Night Ward. To repay you, Carlyle has told you everything he knows about the rogue Knights that his Drudges have heard about in Night Ward.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Taskmaster Carlyle (Hostage)
- Dread Templar (Boss)
Why, thank you, Character. I don't know what's happened, but the Black Knights have declared martial law over the Night Ward, and what's worse, they've fired the entire Taskmasters Office!
- That's unfortunate, but I need your help now.
Help? You need my help? Pah! If anyone needs help it's me! I'm nothing without my job, nothing I say!
- Help me and the Black Knights will leave.
Leave? What do you mean, leave? Like, forever?
Why, that would be dandy. What can I do?
- Some Black Knights abandoned the Order, help me find them.
Ah ha... I like how you think, Character. Start a bit of a war within their own ranks, eh? Quite clever...
- Carlyle, do you know or not?
Oh, of course I know! It pays to keep your ear close to the dirt I always say. But... how much is it worth to you?
- I just saved your life, how much is that worth to you?
I wasn't in any real danger...
Carlyle smiles at you and then frowns.
Alright! Fine, fine. You did save me from torture and a slow, rotting decay. Your goals are also in line with my own, at least, as far as either of us can tell...
I've heard that four well respected Knights have left the Order and are questing across the Night Ward, or some such rubbish. I have it whistled down here somewhere.
Carlyle pats at his pockets before smiling satisfactorily and producing a small wooden recorder which he places to his lips and blows through lightly. The device repeats the report made to him by one of his underlings.
Sir Lucane is in The City of Souls seeking the Animus Arcana.
Sir Emric and those loyal to him are rumored to have traveled into the earth beneath The Digs to fight the Talons of Vengeance.
Sir Agnan and his squire were last heard from awaiting audience with the Taskmaster's Office.
Carlyle lowers the recorder and smiles.
That's all that I've heard.
- That'll do Carlyle. That'll do.
Now stick up to your end of the bargain and undo this madness you Outsiders have plagued us with. First we can't make shipments, and now we've been downsized. The Taskmaster's Office will not get involved with a war, Character. The sooner one side or the other has the decency to die, the sooner things can get back to normal around here!
- Always a pleasure, Carlyle.
Go and find the Black Knights and get this over with. Until then, I'm finding myself a nice cozy place to lay low until this all blows over. I'd suggest you do the same, but you're the one who's got to fix this mess.
- Always a pleasure, really.
Debriefing
My word. Only Lorn could have declared martial law. Whatever deception is being orchestrated around Lorn is worse than I could imagine. To drive away his own sword brothers and then declare martial law on the Drudges. Whoever is behind this is manipulating him keenly. We must hurry to rally my brothers. Only by standing together will Lorn see that he has no choice but to listen to our words and together discover he who is not our brother.
- On with the quest.
Part Three: In Need of a Hero
Briefing
If we are to stop Lorn and the Talons, we will need help from the other Knights who have left the Order. Carlyle told you the last places where his Drudges reported seeing them. I think we should find Sir Lucane first.
- Lucane is in the Arcane Quarter seeking the Animus Arcana
I'm not sure what Sir Lucane hopes to accomplish with the living spells, but no doubt he believes that they can be coerced into being allies against the Talons.
Unnecessary Solicitation
I know not what Lucane seeks from the Animus Arcana. From my time knowing Clarity I know that not all of them shared her keen vision of peace.
Mission Objective(s)
This place is swarming with living spells.
- Recruit Sir Lucane
- Find Sir Lucane
You found Sir Lucane amongst the Animus Arcana.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- The Truth About Everything (Crystal Ball)
- Life Altering Literature (Forbidden Knowledge)
- Sir Lucane (The Black Knights)
The Animus Arcana need my help. The Talons of Vengeance are hunting them and I have sworn to do everything I can to protect my new spell friends.
- Are you sure they aren't mind controlling you?
- Mind control? Nonsense. The Animus Arcana are kind and gentle creatures. They would never do such a thing.
- Well, I guess they do need your protection.
- Thank you, through them I have found a calling worthy of my abilities.
The fate of Sir LucaneYou left Sir Lucane with the Animus Arcana to help defend them from the Talons of Vengeance, seeing that they needed his help more than you did.
- Thank you for understanding the plight of others, brave hero. The Animus Arcana need my help more than you do. I am sure you can find others to aid you in your quest, but for now, my quest ends here.
- Fine, we do this the hard way, then.
- No, please, don't...
- Attack the Animus Arcana
The fate of Sir LucaneYou rescued Sir Lucane from the Animus Arcana and he has agreed to join you and Sir Bedwyr in your quest to uncover the sinister plot of the Talons of Vengeance.
- You're under their spell, Lucane!
- Under their spell? The only spell I am under is the spell of eternal friendship! These are my friends and they need my help. Now, if you aren't going to be courteous I will have to ask you to leave.
- Well, I guess they do need your protection.
- Thank you, through them I have found a calling worthy of my abilities.
The fate of Sir LucaneYou left Sir Lucane with the Animus Arcana to help defend them from the Talons of Vengeance, seeing that they needed his help more than you did.
- Thank you for understanding the plight of others, brave hero. The Animus Arcana need my help more than you do. I am sure you can find others to aid you in your quest, but for now, my quest ends here.
- Fine, we do this the hard way, then.
- No, please, don't...
- Attack the Animus Arcana
Debriefing
I'm afraid that Sir Lucane cannot be in two places at once. It is comfort enough to know that he seeks to stop the Talons. Whether he helps to redeem his brothers or chooses to defend those who cannot defend themselves, good will be done.
- On with the quest.
Part Four: A Worthy Host
Briefing
We are few in number, Character. If we are to show Lorn that the Order is in danger, we must do so with the backing of many sword brothers. I believe Sir Emric was seen leading a host of knights into the earth beneath The Digs, no doubt to seek out the Talons and destroy them before they can spread. I suspect that they may be marching to their doom if you do not aid them.
- I will bring back as many of them as I can.
Thank you, Character. I know I ask much of you, but you also understand me like no other, for you know the destruction the Talons are capable of first hand. Had I my sword I would go with you and fight at your side, but alas, my exile took both blade and shield. If I am to reclaim them then first I must reclaim my honor.
Unnecessary Solicitation
I believe Sir Emric may have lead his host of knights into a trap. Find Emric and let him know that he does not fight alone.
Mission Objective(s)
Waves of malice ripple through the air in this hateful place.
- Find Sir Emric and his host
- Rescue Sir Emric
You rescued Sir Emric, aiding him and his Knights in the annihilation of a great many Talons of Vengeance!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Gorgon (Elite Boss)
- Sir Lucane (Lt. Ally)
- Sir Emric
You rescued Sir Emric from the end of a Gorgon's blade, and saved many of his men from being devoured and turned by the Talons of Vengeance!
The Gorgon who had nearly killed Sir Emric taunted you with the knowledge that the Black Queen would soon open the Eternal Prison for them. If this is true, then knowledge of this will surely prompt Lorn to rally the Black Knights against the Talons.
Debriefing
Sir Emric and the Knights who survived the battle with the Talons have joined our cause, Character. He assured me that had your arrival not been so timely, that he would have met his end upon a Gorgon's blade!
He also gave me these, the blade and shield of a fallen sword brother. I accepted them out of respect for all that Emric and his men sacrificed, but I also made a vow that I would not draw steel until I was made a Knight of the Eternal Order once again...
I'm not sure what to make of the words of a Talon, but threatening the death of the Black Queen will certainly aid us in turning Lorn to our side.
I would be honored if you were to accept the honorary title of Knight Penitent. I could not have done any of this without you, Character. You have my eternal gratitude.
- On with the quest.
Part Five: Wisdom and Strength
Briefing
We have numbers, we have strength, now we need a battle captain.
Sir Agnan is one of our oldest brothers in the Order, and many were trained by him. In keeping with that proud tradition he has recently taken on a squire.
Find Agnan and his squire and determine if they will join us in opposing Lorn and revealing to him the traitor in his midst.
- Agnan is seeking audience with the Taskmaster's Office
Then he must be close. Be careful, though. While the Drudges despair over the Black Knights taking control of their operation, they look out only for themselves. Turning you in may seem a more profitable path to them than opposing Lorn and the Black Knights.
Find Sir Agnan and his Squire
Unnecessary Solicitation
Do not underestimate the Drudges, Character. Not all of them are as eager to help you as Carlyle.
Mission Objective(s)
You hope that the dead Black Knight here isn't Sir Agnan or his squire.
- Find Sir Agnan and his Squire
- Find Sir Agnan and his Squire
- Rescue Sir Agnan!
- Defeat Carlyle and the Black Knights
- Question Carlyle
Carlyle's betrayal has lead Lorn's Black Knights straight to Sir Bedwyr, you must warn him!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Scarlet (Black Knight Ally)
Please don't kill me!
- I'm not going to kill you, Carlyle.
- What? I mean... You aren't?
- No, but I want you to tell me everything.
- Of course, yes, everything! Right...
- Well... After we talked last I had a litt'l visit from Lord Lorn. He had a hunch you'd been chattin' wit Bedwyr... I mean, how else would you 'ave known 'bout the Knights ways and to demand a Trial by Steel?
- By the by, jolly good defeatin' Pendragon...
- At any rate, Lorn figured that, since I was your proxy, that I must know Bedwyr as well...
- Oh no...
- He made me an offer I simply could not refuse, see...
- I'm dreadfully sorry, Character, but the Black Knights are already on their way to Bedwyr as we speak.
- You get to live this time, Carlyle.
- Oh thank you, I promise I will never betray you ever again!
- No, Carlyle, I'm sorry...
- You... You're sorry? Whatever for?
- Because I lied. (Kill Carlyle)
- Please!
- Because if Bedwyr dies, you will have to live with that guilt.
- Oh thank you, I promise I will never betray you ever again!
- Then choose your next words very carefully, Carlyle!
- Okay...
- ...
- I'm... Sorry?
- How long have you been working for Lorn and the Black Knights?
- Not long, I swear it! I hate those guys, er, present company excluded.
- Listen, Lorn forced me to do it. I didn't want to but he forced me!
- Forced you to do what you miserable puke!?
- Lorn figured out that we both knew Bedwyr. He made me tell 'im where he's hidin' out 'ere in Night Ward...
- Please don't kill me.
- You get to live this time, Carlyle.
- Oh thank you, I promise I will never betray you ever again!
- (Leave)
- Time to die, Carlyle. (Kill him)
- Please!
Scarlet is Sir Agnan's Squire, a fiery young Black Knight who is eager to prove herself and make Sir Agnan proud.
Warn Bedwyr
Unnecessary Solicitation
Character, there is something you should see. Come speak to me directly.
What?! The Black Knights are on their way here?!
- I'm afraid so, we have to get you out of here.
Bedwyr's hand instinctively goes to his blade.
There's no time, Character! Though I dread drawing steel against my sword brothers, I see no other choice.
- Right! (Enter Mission)
Mission Objective(s)
Someone approaches!
- Warn Bedwyr
- Talk to Bedwyr
- Fight off the Black Knights
- Defeat Pendragon
- Talk to Pendragon
You fought off the Black Knights and saved Bedwyr, but Pendragon is now convinced that Lorn plans to kill the Black Queen.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Pendragon (Boss)
You need not die defending me, Character, run while you still can.
- I'm not leaving you.
- I am honored that you would choose to fight by my side.
- We'll attack them, it's the last thing they'll expect.
- Right, we'll attack together!
- Tempting, but I'm not afraid of these guys.
- I am honored that you would choose to fight by my side.
- We'll attack them, it's the last thing they'll expect.
- Right, we'll attack together!
Bedwyr... How did things come to this?
Lorn branded you a traitor and a coward, yet here you are displaying the honor and loyalty that I have always remembered you by.
The very same honor which forced you in exile and saved the queen's honor, and my own.
And in your company is Character, a warrior who has bested me in battle once before as well. Who brought your words to Lorn when you could not. Surely your words must hold truth to invite an Outsider to risk his / her life to pass them along for you.
- Pendragon, the Talons can not be trusted...
BriefingListen to Character, Pendragon. The Talons of Vengeance plot not only to corrupt Lorn, but all of the Black Knights.
- The Talons plot to open the Eternal Prison.
That cannot be allowed to come to pass! The Eternal Prison dare not be opened!
Why would Lorn wish to ally with such beings? How can he not see their intent?
- His heart may already have been corrupted by their siren song...
Impossible! Lorn is the strongest of us. He has served as the Black Warden of the Eternal Order for time immemorable. He was the first of us, and he will be the last...
- Then why send you to kill Bedwyr? What threat is he to Lorn?
BriefingI stained Lorn's honor and the honor of the Black Queen... It was only by Pendragon's word that my life was spared...
- Stained his honor? Just a moment ago Pendragon praised your honor.
And his honor remains true, for the stain is truly mine to bear. Bedwyr took my dishonor upon himself and sacrificed his place amongst the Black Knights to save me.
The Queen took pity on Bedwyr that day. She begged Lorn to exile him instead of take his soul. She repaid her debt to you that day as best she could, old friend, but I never could.
Until Lorn asked for one to hunt you down. I volunteered, so that I might repay my half of the debt as well. But the truth is, at the time, I knew not whether I did so to save you, or to send our secret with you into oblivion...
I'm sorry, brother, but this dishonor is too great for me to bear any longer... Your name must be restored!
- Wait a second... the Talons were talking about the Black Queen.
What? Tell me, Character, what did the Talons say of the Queen?
- The Black Queen is somehow integral to their plans.
Then she is in grave danger!
Pendragon turns toward Bedwyr briefly.
Brother, I must try to save her. Do not try to stop me.
- (Let Pendragon go.)
You learned that Sir Bedwyr choose to take blame for the Black Queen's suspected affair than to let Pendragon be dishonored. The Queen begged Lorn to spare Bedwyr's life, leading him into exile. All this time, Bedwyr has carried a stain on his honor that was not really his, and Pendragon sought to free him of that guilt by either slaying him, or being slain by him.
Though Pendragon was bested, Bedwyr spared his life. However, when Pendragon learned that the Talons had plans for the Black Queen, he raced off to save his love and confront Lorn with the truth.
Debriefing
None
Finale: Act well your part; there all honor lies
Briefing
We have no choice but to confront Lorn now, before Pendragon gets himself killed.
There is no time to gather the other Knights. Come, Character!
- "I'm ready!" (Enter Mission)
Mission Objective(s)
The Black Knight encampment is alive with activity
- Confront Lorn
- Catch up with Pendragon
- Stop Lorn!
- Defeat the Black Knights
- Hear the Black Queen
You saved Pendragon's life, but Lord Lorn was betrayed and killed by the Black Queen who you discovered is working with the Talons of Vengeance.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Lord Lorn (Boss)
Lord Lorn: What poison did Bedwyr whisper to turn you against me?!
Pendragon: Truth and honor. Two things I stole from him a long time ago...
Lord Lorn: What are you saying?
Pendragon: It was not Bedwyr who tried to steal the heart of your queen, my lord.
Black Queen: No... Don't...
Lord Lorn: What?!
Pendragon: It was me.
Lord Lorn: And why do you speak of this now, traitor?
Lord Lorn: So you can gloat over the ruin you have wrought on this once great Order?
Pendragon: No, my Lord. I am trying to save it.
Lord Lorn: Without loyalty there is no Order to save!
Pendragon: Then I do it to save the queen.
Pendragon: Bedwyr and the Outsider have discovered evidence that she is somehow integral to the Talons plot to open the Eternal Prison.
Lord Lorn: Is that so..?
Black Queen: I... I know not of what Pendragon speaks...
Pendragon: My Lord, I know this is difficult to hear-
Lord Lorn: Difficult?
Lord Lorn: This is not difficult at all, old friend.
Lord Lorn: I just have to do what I should have done years ago.
Lord Lorn: Namely, put your head on a spike!
Black Queen: Lorn, no!
Lord Lorn: And then place her head beside yours!
Black Queen: *Gasp*
Pendragon: I will see you dead before you harm her!
Lord Lorn: And I will gladly die before I let this Order's honor be further stained by the two of you!
Lord Lorn: If I am to save the Order then I must cut off the rotten limbs!
Lord Lorn: Defend yourself, Pendragon, and let none interfere!
Pendragon: If it must come to this then so be it!
Badge
Upon completing the mission, you will be awarded the The Once and Future King Badge.
You helped set Pendragon down the path of righteousness. While he may walk the mists of Praetoria for years, his soul has been redeemed and his freedom from Night Ward ensured.
Debriefing
I still cannot believe that the Black Queen was working with the Talons this entire time. With Lorn dead the means of opening the Eternal Prison has now passed on to her. She can open the prison, Character, and release all kinds of evil upon Night Ward. But I fear there is something even more sinister at work here that we can't see yet.
I must concentrate on rallying those Knights still free of the Black Queen's control. They must know the truth of things. However, perhaps there is someone who can help you. A mysterious magician with no name.