Atherton Cromwell

Overview

Atherton Cromwell
Drudge Enforcer
Zone	Night Ward
Coordinates	(-471, 48, -2624)
Level Range	25-40
Introduced By	None
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Apparitions The Black Knights Drudges Midnight Masters Spirit Stalkers Talons of Vengeance

Atherton Cromwell is a hero, villain, and Praetorian contact in the Lamplight Junction neighborhood of Night Ward at coordinates (-471, 48, -2624) . His level range is 25-40. Atherton Cromwell is standing in front of the train station in the Lamplight Junction neighborhood.

Editor's Note:

Atherton Cromwell is an endless source of missions, much like the Police Radio, or Borea in the Rikti War Zone. He has no story arc.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None

Contact Introduces

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Information

Drudge Enforcer

Atherton Cromwell is one of the more outgoing members of the Drudges. He is willing to work together with 'outsiders' in order to help the Drudges in their efforts to obtain as much 'wax' as possible.

Initial Contact

'Allo there, Character! Name's Atherton Cromwell, Drudge Enforcer. I've heard a bit about you, and I want to propose a little deal.

You help the Drudges in various tasks around Night Ward, collecting souls, making sure we can collect souls, stopping those who don't want us to collect souls, etc., and we'll see that you're rewarded quite well. Interested?

• Ask about opportunities in Night Ward

Greeting

Let's make some wax, Character

Too Busy

You need to finish some of the things you already have on your plate, Character.

Too Low Level

Sorry there, Character, but you're going to have to be more powerful, say around security level 2530, if we're going to make money together.

Too High Level

You've gotten a bit too powerful to stay underneath the radar, Character. We'll handle things here.

Missions

Deal with the Apparitions

Briefing

We've got ourselves a winner, Character! No time for explanations, th' Apparitions somehow have a live Seer 'ere in Night Ward! I'm frothing at th' mouth just THINKING about how much wax she's worth.

We'll pay you very well if you can recover that seer and find out 'ow exactly the Apparitions lured her int' Night Ward!

• Deal with the Apparitions

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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Something very powerful must have brought this Seer here.

• Deal with the Apparitions
  • Recover the Sigil
  • Rescue Seer
  • Defeat Powerful Spectre

You defeated the Apparitions!

Enemies

Apparitions

Notable NPCs

• Powerful Spectre (Apparitions Ripped Spectre)
• Hateful Spectre (Apparitions Ripped Spectre)

Powerful Spectre Dialogue

Before Combat:

Powerful Spectre: DIE! SHE MADE THE CHOICE!

Combat Start:

Powerful Spectre: YOU PAY THE PRICE!

Seer Dialogue

Before Combat:

Seer: ...

Ripped Spectre: DIE! THE ORIGINATOR! DIE!

Upon Rescue:

Seer: ...

Debriefing

None

Deal with the Black Knights

Briefing

We've got ourselves a little plan, Character. We want t' disarm the Black Knights a bit, stop 'em from hamperin' our own operations.

We've got the location of where they're holding some of their weapons. Mind going in there and swiping them for us? We will, o' course, give you a suitable payment for your services.

• Deal with the Black Knights

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Black Knights should have set up a more secure area to keep their weapons.

• Deal with the Black Knights
  • Recover the Black Knight Weapons
  • Defeat Lead Templar
  • Defeat Quartermaster

You defeated the Apparitions!

Enemies

The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Lead Templar (The Black Knights Black Warden)
• Quartermaster (The Black Knights Black Warden)

Black Knights Dialogue

Before Combat:

Lead Templar: We need to get these weapons out to the others.

Combat Start:

Lead Templar: Character! To arms!

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Before Combat:

Quartermaster: We've got plenty here for another party to use.

Combat Start:

Quartermaster: Do not let Character take the weapons!

Debriefing

None

Deal with the Drudges

Briefing

Sometimes we need t' put our own in their place, Character. Case in point, a group of Drudges just stole a large number of wax from some dear friends of mine. I promised that I would look into the scenario and get it back for them.

I'm asking you, as the powerful person you are, t' retrieve the wax and deliver an unholy punishment t' th' Drudges who did this.

• Deal with the Drudges

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Drudges ambition for wax has caused them to be blinded to any form of reason.

• Deal with the Drudges
  • Recover the Drudge's Wax
  • Defeat Greedy Taskmaster
  • Defeat Head Taskmaster

You defeated the Drudges!

Enemies

Drudges

Notable NPCs

• Greedy Taskmaster (Drudges Taskmaster)
• Head Taskmaster (Drudges Taskmaster)

Drudges Dialogue

Before Combat:

Greedy Taskmaster: It's in 'ere somewhere, gentlemen.

Combat Start:

Greedy Taskmaster: An outsider! Why is this never simple?

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Before Combat:

Head Taskmaster: Those arrogant little... keeping th' payment from US?

Combat Start:

Head Taskmaster: I can smell you, outsider!

Debriefing

None

Deal with the Midnight Masters

Briefing

One o' our boys found out that the Midnight Masters have some interesting books on tracking down souls, Character. So, I decided, if we had that, it would make it that much easier for us t' bring in more wax on a daily basis.

Are you up for a little search in a cave nearby? All you need t' do is pick up the book, rough up some of those undead blokes, and then collect your payment!

• Deal with the Midnight Masters

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Midnight Masters must have a good reason for keeping these books away from the mansion.

• Deal with the Midnight Masters
  • Recover the Midnighter Books
  • Defeat Powerful Archmage
  • Defeat Desperate Archmage

You defeated the Midnight Masters!

Enemies

Midnight Masters

Notable NPCs

• Powerful Archmage (Midnight Masters Shambling Archmage)
• Desperate Archmage (Midnight Masters Shambling Archmage)

Midnight Masters Dialogue

Before Combat:

Powerful Archmage: We can use this magic for ourselves, perhaps to give new life to our bodies.

Combat Start:

Powerful Archmage: We need this, Character!

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Before Combat:

Desperate Archmage: I need a new soul... I can feel my own humanity slipping away...

Combat Start:

Desperate Archmage: You won't stop me from reclaiming my humanity!

Debriefing

None

Deal with the Spirit Stalkers

Briefing

This is unbelievable! Character, this is unbelievable. Those Spirit Stalkers have made o'f with one o' our boys! It's a fight they want, it's a fight they'll get. From you, o' course, I'm not one for the whole fighting deal.

Take down those dogs, get our boy back, and steal anything that might look nice in the area. For yourself, o' course.

• Deal with the Spirit Stalkers

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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You can hear the Spirit Stalkers running around in the warehouse, growling and waiting for a challenge.

• Deal with the Spirit Stalkers
  • Recover the Spirit Chest
  • Rescue Captured Drudge
  • Defeat Schimo

You defeated the Spirit Stalkers!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers

Notable NPCs

• Schimo (Spirit Stalkers Wodan)

Drudge Dialogue

Before Combat:

Captured Drudge: 'Oy! Let me go you hoofs! I got work to do and wax to earn!

Combat Start:

Captured Drudge: What's that? An outsider?

Upon Rescue:

Captured Drudge: Always knew Cromwell was on the up and up!

Debriefing

None

Deal with the Talons of Vengeance

Briefing

Th' Talons of Vengeance recovered the remains o' one of their elders recently. Our boys heard that they're trying to revive her. Now, I don't care much at all for that, but I figure having those remains would give us a bit o' leverage over the Talons.

Character, someone like you would be able to bust in there, bash th' Talons, and swipe those remains. We'll give you a hefty payment for this, o' course, and you'll be sure to instill fear into th' fearless Talons. ... I think.

• Deal with the Talons of Vengeance

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Drudges are playing a dangerous game, trying to hold something over the Talons of Vengeance.

• Deal with the Talons of Vengeance
  • Recover the Elder's Remains
  • Defeat Spiritual Oracle
  • Defeat Ethereal Oracle

You defeated the Talons of Vengeance!

Enemies

Talons of Vengeance

Notable NPCs

• Ethereal Oracle (Talons of Vengeance Siren)
• Spiritual Oracle (Talons of Vengeance Oracle)

Talons of Vengeance Dialogue

Before Combat:

Spiritual Oracle: She can be revived, sisters! We can find a way!

Combat Start:

Spiritual Oracle: You will not stop the return of our sister!

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Before Combat:

Ethereal Oracle: The feast requires more! We must find a way to return her!

Combat Start:

Ethereal Oracle: You will feel our fury, Character!

Debriefing

None

Handle the Apparitions

Briefing

Th' Apparitions... ah, they're an interesting lot, I'll tell you that much. If only they were just a little more than just hateful balls of energy... if only they had souls! There is something we can do about that, however.

There's this theory o' mine, that if enough pain is caused to an apparition, the host might just feel it. At the very least, we'll be able to see a link to where this apparition was originally from.

So! I'm telling you all of this to request you take down a group of these folks, that way myself and my fellow gentlemen can find us some hearty souls for th' taking! We'll even cut you in on the payment we receive.

• Handle the Apparitions

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Apparitions lie in wait to trap any innocents that might be wander in here. They'll be in for a rude surprise when they see you.

• Handle the Apparitions
  • 3 heads of Apparitions to defeat

You defeated the Apparitions!

Enemies

Apparitions

Notable NPCs

• Powerful Archmage (Apparitions Ripped Spectre)
• Hateful Spectre (Apparitions Ripped Spectre)

Apparitions Dialogue

Before Combat:

Powerful Archmage: TRAITORS! LIARS! ALL OF THEM!

Combat Start:

Powerful Archmage: YOU WILL NOT TRICK ME AGAIN!

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Before Combat:

Hateful Spectre: THE LOVE WAS NOT REAL!

Combat Start:

Hateful Spectre: YOU WILL FEEL MY PAIN!

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Before Combat:

Powerful Archmage: BRING THEM ALL! TEAR THEM DOWN!

Combat Start:

Powerful Archmage: TEAR... THEM... DOWN...!

Debriefing

None

Handle the Black Knights

Briefing

Those clangers insist on getting involved in everyone's business. They make it difficult for us t' make an 'onest day's living. If you're not careful, Character, they'll be barking up your tree, too!

Tell you what. They just finished wiping out those Talon birdies. I'll tell you where they are, and you can wipe the whole lot o' them out! I'll even throw in some wax for you t' use, as you'll be doing us all a favor for this.

• Handle the Black Knights

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Black Knights made quick work of the Talons in these caves.

• Handle the Black Knights
  • 3 heads of Black Knights to defeat

You defeated the Black Knights!

Enemies

The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Head Templar (The Black Knights Black Warden)

Black Knights Dialogue

Before Combat:

Head Templar: The Talons know where we stand now.

Combat Start:

Head Templar: Do you attack us out of anger, Character, or is it out of greed?

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Before Combat:

Head Templar: No mercy, remember that. The Talons will destroy us all.

Combat Start:

Head Templar: Perhaps you are the next threat we must handle, Character.

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Before Combat:

Head Templar: We're almost done here. Let's keep moving.

Combat Start:

Head Templar: Character! Do you dare strike at the Black Knights?

Debriefing

None

Handle the Midnight Masters

Briefing

Look alive, Character! We've got ourselves a problem. The Midnight Masters are gathering in a nearby office t' form some sort of spell that can bind the Drudges to specific areas! Now, I'd handle this myself, but, well, what with the' whole being bound to one place, it would be a bad idea. If you can stop them, we'll be grateful to you, and by grateful, I mean send a payment t' you for your services.

• Handle the Midnight Masters

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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Chaotic magic sparks throughout the air of this office building.

• 3 heads of Midnight Masters to defeat

You defeated the Midnight Masters!

Enemies

Midnight Masters

Notable NPCs

• Powerful Archmage (Midnight Masters Shambling Archmage)
• Head Oracle (Midnight Masters Shambling Archmage)

Midnight Masters Dialogue

Before Combat:

Powerful Archmage: We should pity the Drudges and what they've become.

Combat Start:

Powerful Archmage: There is no pity for you, Character!

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Before Combat:

Head Oracle: We must begin our attack against the Drudges.

Combat Start:

Head Oracle: You cannot stop this, Character, it is for the good of Night Ward!

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Before Combat:

Head Oracle: The Drudges have become drunk with greed.

Combat Start:

Head Oracle: Character? Are you working for those monsters?

Debriefing

None

Handle the Spirit Stalkers

Briefing

Those dogs known as the Spirit Stalkers cause us no end of problems. Case in point, they made off with a batch o' perfectly fine humans, souls and all! Now, those humans are all dead now, and we've lost out on a prime payment.

We'll pay you very well, Character, if you could go take care o' this pack for us. They've absconded into one of the nearby offices. Shadow Hunter needs t' know that he can't stand in between a Drudge and his money, eh?

• Handle the Spirit Stalkers

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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You step over pieces of torn apart clothing belonging to the innocent civilians, killed by the Spirit Stalkers.

• Handle the Spirit Stalkers
  • 3 heads of Spirit Stalkers to defeat

You defeated the Spirit Stalkers!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers

Notable NPCs

• Head Oracle (Spirit Stalkers Wodan)
• Pack Leader (Spirit Stalkers Wodan)

Debriefing

None

Handle the Talons of Vengeance

Briefing

Look alive, Character. I'm not terribly sure how you would look, given my whole eye situation, however.

Those birdies in the Talons just wiped out a group of our boys. Now, they were on a very big job that had a lot o' promise for wax. That's all gone now, which means we need t' make those birdies pay.

We'll give you a fine payment if you can take out the Talons that attacked our boys, show 'em that the Drudges don't take kindly t' our payment being interrupted.

• Handle the Talons of Vengeance

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character, give those troublemakers a what for! Your payment will be awaiting you once the task is finished.

Mission Objective(s)

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The Drudges don't really seem to take kindly to getting their money taken away, but you noticed Cromwell didn't care for the lives of his comrades.

• Deal with the Talons of Vengeance
  • 3 heads of Talons of Vengeance to defeat

You defeated the Talons of Vengeance!

Enemies

Talons of Vengeance

Notable NPCs

• Head Oracle (Talons of Vengeance Siren)
• Head Oracle (Talons of Vengeance Oracle)

Talons of Vengeance Dialogue

Before Combat:

Head Oracle: Those fools were pathetic. They cannot hope to stand against the Carrion Feast!

Combat Start:

Head Oracle: You believe you can stop us, Character?

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Before Combat:

Head Oracle: The Drudges are doomed. We shall feast on all of them!

Combat Start:

Head Oracle: Why get in our way, Character?

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Before Combat:

Head Oracle: The Drudges are just the first of many to feel our anger!

Combat Start:

Head Oracle: You are next, Character!

Debriefing

None