Mission:Revenge: Serve Chilled - Part One: Burying Hatchets
Part One: Burying Hatchets
Briefing
Character... I appreciate what you did to try and stop that evil sorceress, Serene and her minions. Regretfully I discovered too late the trap that was laid for the delightfully devilish Diabolique, but it is not too late to save her!
Sorceress Serene is far too powerful and seductive for any one of us to go up against her alone and not become her slave, a fate that is not entirely dire... But no, we will have to join forces if I am to capture Serene and rescue an eternally grateful and potentially scantily clad Diabolique... it will be the stuff of legends!
Help me to convince the Carnival of Light to put aside our petty differences so we can join forces and become an alliance of unequaled awesomeness!
- Serene does seem powerful, I'll see what I can do.
Excellent!
Let them know that Serene has unleashed the Talons of Vengeance and they will understand the need for us to join forces.
As they well know, I have a plethora of magical knowledge in my possession, and I am willing to share in order to rescue my Diabolique from the infernal clutches of an equally beautiful and unattainable magical super vixen!
Horrible blood thirsty monster women to fight, a beautiful ghost princess to rescue, and a sinister and psychotic sorceress to overthrow. This is going to be the best adventure ever!
Talk to Cerulean about an alliance
Unnecessary Solicitation
I know that some of my old compatriots in the Midnighters have joined forces with those sultry Carnival ladies. I'm sure they will see reason to join forces.
Character, I felt a great disruption ripple through the magical ley lines that crisscross First Ward. What has happened?
- Diabolique has been captured.
Captured?! By whom?
- A woman named Serene
Serene? Who is she?
Character, this is very important. If this Serene could capture Diabolique then she could be a powerful ally in our fight against Master Midnight...
- About that... (Explain your conversation with Master Midnight)
Cerulean grows angry
Character, you cannot be serious! Master Midnight is a murderous betrayer! He cannot be trusted!
- Cerulean, Serene has unleashed the Talons of Vengeance
Cerulean is taken aback
No...
No! That's... How can that be?
I... I have to discuss this with the Carnival. I have to mobilize the Carnival of War immediately!
Dammit, I warned them this might happen...
- Wait, if we join forces with Midnight...
NO!
There will be no alliance with Midnight! For all we know he's helping this Serene individual!
You would do well to remember just what sort of monster Midnight is!
- Cerulean, we have bigger problems than Midnight
I agree and that's why I am acting now and taking the Carnival to war. If we don't stop the Talons now then all will be lost.
You can get stabbed in the back by Midnight if you want, but if I see that slime ball, he's a dead man!
- You do what you need to do, I'll do what I need to do.
Come and see the Carnival when it readies for war, Character, then you will see that Midnight's 'assistance' is unneeded and his wish to join us is solely for his own survival.
- (Go with Cerulean to see the Carnival of War)
Mission Objective(s)
Cerulean transports you deep beneath First Ward to meet with the Carnival, but something seems... off.
- Talk to Cerulean about an alliance
- Rescue the Carnival Survivors
- Stop the Talons of Vengeance!
You helped Cerulean repel the Talons of Vengeance assault upon the Carnival of War.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Cerulean (Boss Ally)
- Acolyte of War (Minion Ally)
- Anchorite of War (Lieutenant Ally) x2
- Armor of War (Lieutenant Ally)
- Attendant of War (Minion Ally)
- Eremite of War (Lieutenant Ally)
- Mistress of War (Lieutenant Ally)
- Gorgon (Elite Boss)
Ambush! After freeing each hostage you will be ambushed by three waves of Talons of Vengeance
- Zealot: The world must be cleansed!
- Huntress: Leave none alive!
- Zealot: The world must be cleansed!
- Huntress: Death and Vengeance!
- Zealot: Now you too shall die!
- Spiritualist: Slay them!
- Spiritualist: Slay them all!
- Huntress: Death comes for you!
- Zealot: Stain the earth with their blood!
Speak to Cerulean
Unnecessary Solicitation
Cerulean seems to be my biggest obstacle in securing an alliance. Speak with him.
You see? The Talons fear the Carnival of War. Why else would they have conducted an immediate attack upon us if they weren't afraid of our strength?
The losses were high, but thanks to your efforts they were not so devastating that we cannot recover from them. The time to counter attack is now, and I must make sure that the Carnival of War is assembled and prepared.
See to it that DeVore knows my intentions. I pray that she has insight enough to join me in the fight against the Talons rather than entertain this silly proposal from Master Midnight and wait on the sidelines as usual.
I have more pressing matters to attend to...
Talk to Vanessa DeVore about the Alliance
Unnecessary Solicitation
Perhaps Vanessa DeVore would be more willing to have me as an ally.
I know, Character... The Talons of Vengeance are free, and they have just stolen many lives from us...
Cerulean is blinded by his hatred of Midnight, and how well that distrust has served him in the past. But now is not the time for us to grow apart, it is the time for us to come together.
- So the Carnival will join forces with Master Midnight?
The Carnival of Light, yes...
- But not Cerulean?
Cerulean has long had the loyalty of the Carnival of War and seeks now to take the fight to the Talons...
I fear that rage has blinded him to the folly of attacking the Talons divided as we are. Perhaps he hoped that when push came to shove I would follow him and bring the Carnival with me. If only it were that simple...
My only hope is that working with Master Midnight can reveal a plan to stop the Talons before Cerulean's life ends in tragedy...
- You deal with Cerulean, I'll work with Midnight.
Work with Master Midnight
I take it things went poorly? You were gone for quite some time... I guess we'll just have to do it ourselves, the few against the many...
- The Carnival of Light will assist you...
What?! Really?
That was easy!
I mean, it was easy for you because you are so intimidating! / beautiful, persuasive, and undeniable... a woman who knows what she wants and knows how to get it.
So... How'd you convince them to see the wisdom in teaming up?
- The Talons attacked the Carnival, but we fended them off.
Ho ho! So the Talons draw first blood!
I see the Carnival needs my help even more than ever!
Perhaps I should negotiate some additional terms with their mysterious leader. Is it true that beneath that mask of hers is the face of an angel whose eyes sparkle like...
- Midnight! We haven't much time!
Oh! Uh, right!
I have a book about the Talons somewhere in my collection. I'm sure we can discover a weakness about them in there somewhere.
- Go with Midnight to research the Talons (Enter Mission)
Mission Objective(s)
You appear inside of the Midnight Mansion and are immediately aware that the place is under attack... by the Carnival of War.
- Work with Master Midnight
- Stop the Carnival of War!
You drove off the Carnival of War from the Midnight Mansion, but Cerulean managed to steal the Chronicles of Doom, a tome detailing the wrath of the Furies throughout history.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Master Midnight (Boss Ally)
Debriefing
Cerulean is not playing by the rules. How dare he attack my home and my precious Midnight Masters!
What is the Carnival of Light going to do about this rogue commanding their forces and spoiling their alliances with all-powerful wizards such as myself!?
There is a bond that binds warriors together, Character. It is stronger than steel, harder than stone, and more potent than any magic. You and I share that bond, Character. I now consider you... my retainer. I know, it's a very emotional moment for me as well. Carry that title proudly, Character, you have earned it.
According to Master Midnight, The Chronicles of Doom are a collection of ancient stories and folklore that chronicle every major and minor doomsday event throughout human history. Some of the stories remain untranslated, but from what little Midnight has read, they all have a common theme. Mankind's hubris is often a major focus in the stories. Either it is the cause, or it is something to be avoided leading up to the final days. It was within the Chronicles that Midnight recalls a description of the Talons of Vengeance, but with it in Cerulean's hands now, he holds the only secret to defeating them now.