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== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
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|image=Graham Easton.jpg
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|zone=[[Steel Canyon]]
|x=-4606|y=0|z=-980
|levels=15-24
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|enemies={{Enemy Tsoo}}
|badges=[[File:Badge i22 mission sc deadlycombatant.png|22px]] [[Deadly Combatant Badge|Deadly Combatant]]<br />[[File:Badge i22 mission sc dignifiedcombatant.png|22px]] [[Dignified Combatant Badge|Dignified Combatant]]
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{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Steel Canyon|x=-4606|y=0|z=-980|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=N|Hood=|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=15-24}} He is standing 130 yards west of the Siren's Call zone entrance.

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==Introductions==
=== Contact Introduced By ===
Walk-up or Find Contact

=== Contact Introduces ===
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=== Information ===
Museum Curator

Graham Easton is one of Paragon City's foremost art enthusiasts, and has financed numerous local artists and projects in the past decade. he is currently working as the curator of the recently-opened Paragon Asian Art Museum. he is beginning to realize it is a position of considerably greater stress than he originally anticipated.

=== Initial Contact ===
{{orange|A middle-aged man is looking down alleyways nervously, clearly expecting something dangerous. When he finally notices you, he lets out a yelp and jumps back.}}

'''GAH!''' Oh, you nearly gave me a heart attack!

You're... {{Character}}, right? Oh thank goodness... give me a moment to catch my breath.

*{{green|Are you alright?}}

I'll be fine, {{Character}}.

{{orange|The man calms himself somewhat, holding his hand to his chest as he catches his breath. He nods at you respectfully.}}

My name is Graham Easton; you may have heard of me. I'm farily well-known in the art community around Paragon City. I apologize for my reachion to you just now. I'm just... jumpy lately, that's all.

But can you blame me? Those... those men! They ''attacked'' my museum, before it even ''opened''! Can you '''''imagine'''''?

*{{green|Your museum was attacked? By who?}}

{{orange|Graham waves his hand dismissively.}}

Ruffians wearing sedge hats and karate robes, I don't know who they were. Probably some disgruntled artists that didn't appreciate one of my articles.

{{orange|Graham puffs himself up slightly, and dons a self-important smile.}}

Did I mention that I'm one of the foremost art critics in Paragon? I've got a syndicated column in the Paragon Painter newsletter, and I...

*{{green|Sedge hats and karate robes? Graham, it sounds like you were attacked by the Tsoo.}}

{{orange|Graham blinks at you, dumbfounded.}}

The... Tsoo? What is a Tsoo?

*{{green|... Nevermind. Just tell me what they took.}}

=== Greetings ===
EEEK!

Oh, i-it's you, {{Character}}. What can i do for you?

=== No More Missions ===
Listen, {{Character}}... I really respect you, and I'm grateful for the things you've done for me. I really am!

It's just... it seems like trouble tends to follow you around. I would... I would prefer it if you didn't visit the museum anymore. No hard feelings, ok? 

== Store ==
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== Story Arc ==

{{ArcAward|m=2}}

=== {{UL|Last Rites}} ===
==== Souvenir ====
'''Sun Xiong's Headband'''

This faded headband reminds you of the time the Tsoo held a contract on your life. It was a time of danger, of honor, and of...

'''Last Rites'''

It began when the curator of the Paragon City Asian Art Museum, Graham Easton, asked you to retrieve a precious urn that was stolen from the museum's opening exhibit. You tracked down the urn, which Graham called the Xiong Hnub So, to a Tsoo warehouse in Steel Canyon and retrieved it.

The Tsoo were not pleased with your actions, however, and attacked you during the museum's grand opening ceremony. Someone had taken your actions very personally, and had called for your assassination! You decided to be proactive against this new threat, and went in search of the man who was calling for your death.

You returned to the warehouse where the urn was originally kept, and discovered that the owner of the warehouse was a man named Sun Xiong. However, just as you learned the location of his manor, Tsoo fell upon you, attacking from all sides! You fought your way out of the warehouse and went to confront Sun Xiong directly.

Sun Xiong was in his manor, but he demanded that you fight his four strongest students before challenging him. You defeated each of his students, then faced down Sun Xiong in single combat. After you emerged victorious, the contract on your head was nullified. You no longer have to worry about the Tsoo trying to assassinate you... for now.

==== {{UL|Part One: Martial Art Thieves}} ====

The hooligans stole an urn, one that was meant to be the centerpiece of my opening exhibit. The piece is titled 'Xiong Hnub So', which roughly translates to 'Xiong's Day of Rest'. It's priceless, but I doubt it would hold much value if they were to resell... no I'm ''sure'' that these people simply wanted to sabotage my museum!

{{orange|Graham looks at you, indignantly.}}

Well, you're a Hero, aren't you? What are you doing to do about my urn?

{{green|I... suppose I'll have to retrieve it.}}

{{orange|Graham purses his lips at you disdainfully.}}

Well, I'm glad. Just... don't touch the piece more than you have to. I'd prefer it be kept in proper condition for the exhibit next week.

{{orange|It doesn't look like Graham has any idea where the Tsoo might have taken his urn, but you have an idea who might. The PPD keeps track of the Tsoo's movements, and should be able to help you.}}

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

{{orange|Graham frowns at you.}}

I hope you didn't ''forget'' about my urn. I can hardly open the museum without it.

===== {{UL|Speak with Detective Rogers}} =====

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Speak with Detective Rogers|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Detective Rogers|Text=

Hey there, {{Character}}. Got something on your mind?

{{green|I was hoping you could help me track down a Tsoo operation.}}

{{orange|Rogers raises an inquisitive eyebrow at you.}}

My friend, depending on the neighborhood, you could be up to your ears in Tsoo gangsters. You're gonna have to be a little more specific.

{{green|They stole an urn from the Asian Art Museum. They'd have to store it somewhere...}}

Oh, I get it. You're hoping to take a peek at their drop-off points. Those come and go pretty quick, but I can take a look at what we have on file. 

{{orange|Rogers pulls out his mobile and fiddles with it for a few moments.}}

You're in luck, my friend. It looks like we just got a tip in this morning about the Tsoo using an abandoned warehouse out in the Fool's Gold district. 

Not far from the museum they hit, so it's as sure a bet as any.

{{green|Thanks, Rogers}}}}

===== {{UL|Retrieve the Xiong Hnub So}} =====

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This is the location Rogers mentioned. Hopefully the Tsoo stashed the urn here.|Primary=Retrieve the Xiong Hnub So|Secondary=Find the Xiong Hnub So|Additional=|Completion=You recovered the Xiong Hnub So from the Tsoo.}}

{{Ambush|Upon retrieving the urn, 3 waves of Enraged [[Tsoo]] will attack<br/>
'''Before Combat'''<br/>
Enraged Tsoo: You will suffer for this indignation!

'''Upon Defeat'''<br/>
Enraged Tsoo: This... this will not be the end! No one may dishonor the Tsoo!}}

{{NPC Text|title=Enraged Tsoo Dialogue|text=
{{orange|The Tsoo warrior coughs raggedly, struggling to keep himself from collapsing. His whole body trembles, but you can't be sure if it is from exhaustion or rage.}}

You... you will ''' ''PAY'' ''' for this, {{Character}}! The Tsoo cannot forgive this insult. Your time in this world will soon be at an end.

{{green|Surely wou expected this. You stole an urn from a museum.}}

{{orange|The warrior laughs weakly, then devolves into another coughing fit.}}

Stole? That urn does not belong in a museum, {{Character}}. It has more value than you could possibly know... but your ignorance is no defense. 

You... have been marked. We will come for you. Enjoy your final days, 'hero.' 

{{orange|The warrior spits the final word with clear contempt, then passes out from his injuries.}}

{{green|Leave}}}}

'''Debriefing'''<br/>

==== {{UL|Part Two: Guest of Dishonor}} ====

{{darkorange|Graham beams at you, making grandiose gestures at you as he talks.}}

I simply won't take no for an answer, {{Character}}! This will be the grand opening of what is soon to be the most prestigious art museum in the city, and it is all thanks to you! You  must attend! 

All of the most important and influential members of the local art community will be there, and I want to show you off to all of them. Oh, this will be wonderful! 

*{{green|If you insist...}}

Oh, but I do, {{Character}}! You will be the guest of honor, as thanks for your efforts. 

{{darkorange|Graham loses a bit of his steam, and he looks down at his feet guiltily.}}

Plus, I may have already included you in some of the promotional materials I put together for the opening... but that's all fine now, because you're coming! 

{{darkorange|Graham seems to no longer be paying attention to you, lost in his own reverie.}}

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
Don't dawdle, we'll start the ceremony soon!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Attend the museum Opening|Secondary={{missing}}|Additional=|Completion=}}

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'''Debriefing'''

{{darkorange|Graham pulls at his hair in frustration, making soft whimpering noises.}}

Aaaaaargh! Those brutes completely ruined the opening ceremony! If every exhibit goes this way, the museum will shut down in a month! This is insane! 

{{darkorange|Graham looks at you with pleading eyes.}}

Please, you MUST do something! I'm a taxpaying citizen, you know!

==== {{UL|Part Three: More Important Things}} ====

The first order of business is to make sure that the urn is safe! I'm sure they're after it again, and I- 

{{green|Graham, I don't think they were after the urn.}}

{{darkorange|Graham blinks at you, confused.}}

They weren't? But... why would they... OF COURSE! They're after YOU! I should have known better than to invite a Hero to the opening ceremony of my exhibit. Well, I certainly hope you're planning on paying for the damages those hooligans caused in my museum! Why, the amount of work it will take to... 

{{darkorange|Graham is still ranting, but he doesn't seem to be saying anything worth your attention. You're fairly certain that the Tsoo are after you for some reason, and that it's connected to the urn somehow.}}

{{darkorange|It might be a good idea to investigate the warehouse where they were originally storing the Xiong Hnub So, to get an idea of who has put a contract on your head.}}

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
Please, leave me be. I need to try to salvage my exhibit, and I  certainly don't need any more of your 'help'. 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary= Investigate the Tsoo Warehouse|Secondary=Search the warehouse for clues|Additional=Escape the warehouse!|Completion=}}

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Infiltrate Sun Xiong's Estate|Secondary=Approach the dueling room|Additional=|Completion=}}

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'''Debriefing'''

{{darkorange|Graham yelps as you approach. Even after recognizing you, he still appears to be wary.}}

{{Character}}! W-what do you want? Look, I appreciate what you've done for me, but... 

{{darkorange|Graham looks around nervously.}}

...but I really can't afford another Tsoo attack on my property. I'm sure you understand.

{{green|Excuse me? They only attacked me because of YOUR exhibit!}}

{{darkorange|Graham cringes away from you, throwing up his hands defensively.}}

It's not my FAULT! I just wanted to open an art museum, and this... this unenlightened criminal excuse for a city keeps causing me no end of grief! I was just trying to add a little culture to this place! 

Honestly, sometimes I wonder if it's even possible. Paragonians are just too... brutish.

{{green|I can't believe I'm hearing this. Goodbye, Graham.}}

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{{PowerBox|Icon=TheTowerFortune.png|Name=Boon of the Ancestor Spirits|Effect=Self, +DEF(All), +DMG(All)|Desc=When confronting Sun Xiong, you chose to kill him, acquiring a boon from the Ancestor Spirits as recognition of your superior combat prowess. For these actions, you have earned the right to ask the Ancestor Spirits for a powerful boon, which will increase both your damage output and your defense against attacks for a short time. You must be combat level 15 and above to use the boon.}}
{{PowerBox|Icon=TheTowerFortune.png|Name=Summon: Tsoo Sorcerer|Effect=Summon: Tsoo Sorcerer|Desc=When confronting Sun Xiong, you chose to spare him, gaining both his gratitude and his respect. For these actions, you have earned the right to call upon a Tsoo Sorcerer to assist you in battle. This summoning can only be completed five times, and the Sorcerer will only assist you for three minutes. You must be combat level 15 and above to be able to use this summon, and if you drop below this level, a summoned Sorcerer will depart.}}