Mission:The Emperor's Sword - Part Two: The Wild Hunt

Part Two: The Wild Hunt

Mission Briefing

I've contacted some people who have been to Night Ward. They say that if this ritual is going to be performed somewhere, it would be in the Howling Vale. There's enough magical residue in the area from the hospital and graveyard to pull something like this off.

There's no time to waste, Character. We have to stop Shadow Hunter from being revived.

• I'll head straight to the Howling Vale.

Good luck. I'll be speaking with Marchand in the meantime. He's always been someone who was on the side of Praetoria, not Tyrant, but we can never be too sure. Marchand can be a valuable ally for us going forward, or a traitor waiting to make his move.

Find Shadow Hunter

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: IOM_NIGHTWARD_CRAGS

You can see Shadow Hunter's packs roaming the Howling Vale, seeming to be more powerful than ever. You may be too late!

• Find Shadow Hunter
  • 3 Huntmasters to defeat to find information on Shadow Hunter

Shadow Hunter has been revived, but you were able to find out where he went!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers

Notable NPCs

• Huntmaster Aptu (Spirit Stalkers Boss)
• Huntmaster Omi (Spirit Stalkers Boss)
• Huntmaster Tor (Spirit Stalkers Boss)

Huntmaster Dialogue

Before Combat:

Huntmaster Aptu: We have our orders. Defend the site, find Character.

Combat Start:

Huntmaster Aptu: You've come straight to us, Character. You will die here!

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Before Combat:

Huntmaster Tor: The power flows within us all... we shall not fail!

Combat Start:

Huntmaster Tor: You will be an excellent test for our new power!

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Before Combat:

Huntmaster Omi: I can hear the calling of the hunt clearer than ever...

Combat Start:

Huntmaster Omi: You will make excellent prey, Character!

Shadow Hunter's Prey

You defeated Shadow Hunter's allies and discovered that he was revived by Black Swan. After his revival, Shadow Hunter took off in the direction of the Midnighter Mansion in Night Ward, claiming that he could tell Pendragon was there!

Save Pendragon from Shadow Hunter

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: IOM_MIDNIGHTMANSION_ATTACK

It looks like Sinclair has sent IDF forces into Night Ward to ensure that Pendragon is taken in!

• Save Pendragon from Shadow Hunter
  • Defeat Commander Zahriah
  • 2 War Walker Nullifiers to destroy
  • 2 groups of Nightstalker to clear out within the mansion
  • Defeat Shadow Hunter

You've saved Pendragon and learned how to recover Excalibur!

Enemies

Imperial Defense Force

Spirit Stalkers

Praetorians

Notable NPCs

• War Walker Nullifiers (Imperial Defense Force Boss) x3
• Commander Zahriah (Imperial Defense Force Boss)
• Shadow Hunter (Praetorians Elite Boss)

After defeating both War Walkers

Commander Zahriah Dialogue

Before Combat:

Commander Zahriah: I don't like this place one bit. Let's just get this Pendragon person and get out.

Combat Start:

Commander Zahriah: Character has been sighted, take him / her down!

 
Shadow Hunter: The Midnighters couldn't stop me from getting to you, Pendragon. Tell me where the sword is.
Pendragon: Bedwyr and I have another idea, Shadow Hunter.
Pendragon: You tuck your tail between your legs and leave like the broken dog you are.
Shadow Hunter: Hah! Black Swan said I would enjoy this. I've been ordered not to kill you, but she didn't say anything about maiming!

Shadow Hunter Dialogue

Combat Start:

Shadow Hunter: Character too. That's fine by me, I'll tear you all apart!

Pendragon: You're no match for our power, Shadow Hunter!

First Blood:

Shadow Hunter: The darkness will sustain us!

Pendragon

Briefing

Thanks for the help, Character. What are you here for?

Excalibur? Perfect! We'll make this journey together, then. The sword is supposed to be in a stone held by the Lady of the Lake. I've looked through the Midnighter's records and found that there is an amulet that can summon the Lady.

It's been broken up into four pieces and is guarded by The Black Knights.

If we're going to get to the sword before Sinclair and Black Swan, we'll have to get moving. Here's the location of the cave where they're guarding the item. I'll meet you there.

Once I have the sword, you can bet I'll be using it against Cole and his regime... they won't get away with everything that they've done.

• I'll see you there.

Recover the Lost Amulet

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: GRANITECAVES_AMULET

You can hear Pendragon arguing with the Black Knights up ahead...

• Recover the Lost Amulet
  • Gain entry into the caverns
  • Defeat the Cavern Guardians
  • 2 chests to search through for amulet pieces
  • Defeat Knight Mansten
  • Defeat Knight Halfried

You recovered the amulet that will summon the Lady of the Lake!

Enemies

The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Knight Leader (Black Knights Boss)
• Knight Mansten (Black Knights Boss)
• Knight Halfried (Black Knights Boss)

Cavern Guardian Dialogue

Before Combat:

Knight Leader: We will not say it again, Pendragon. You and Character are not allowed past. The Lady must not be disturbed.

Pendragon: I'm sick of this! You have the key to getting the sword! Stand aside and allow me to claim my proper heritage!

Knight Leader: You are no longer one of us, Pendragon. We do not need to answer to you. You have a choice.

Pendragon: And what choice is that?

Knight Leader: Leave peacefully, or force our hands in removing you and Character.

Pendragon: Then we'll do this the violent way. Come on, Character, we're getting that sword!

Upon Defeat:

Knight Leader: The sword... the Lady is not to be disturbed!

Pendragon: You'll have to finish this!

Pendragon: Alright, Character, I'll keep guard out here, there might be more coming. You'll have to handle finding the amulet.

Knight Mansten Dialogue

Before Combat:

Knight Mansten: There is a disturbance here. We must guard the amulet at all costs.

Combat Start:

Knight Mansten: You must not awaken the Lady. We are her guardians!

Knight Halfried Dialogue

Before Combat:

Knight Halfried: No one is responsible enough to wield the sword. It must stay hidden.

Combat Start:

Knight Halfried: Leave the sword be, Character!

Recovered Amulet

You recovered four pieces of the amulet from the Black Knights. As soon as you did so, the pieces snapped together instantly. You look at the amulet to see an image of a woman's hand holding a large sword. The image shifts before your eyes as you hear the sound of a woman singing a soft song in the distance. The woman's hand turns to stone and a background fades into the image, showing where exactly the Lady is; Night Ward!

Help Pendragon Claim Excalibur

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: IOM_NIGHTWARD_RITUAL

You arrive at the site where Excalibur is. Pendragon is up ahead, looking for the sword.

• Help Pendragon Claim Excalibur
  • Defeat the Nightstalker Pack Leader
  • Defeat Commander Siew
  • Defeat Nega-Pendragon

Pendragon has claimed the sword... but became corrupted by its power!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers

Imperial Defense Force

The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Nightstalker Pack Leader (Spirit Stalker Boss)
• Commander Siew (Imperial Defense Force Boss)
• Nega Pendragon (Black Knights Elite Boss)

 
Pendragon: The sword... Excalibur!
Pendragon: Finally... I shall claim my true heritage... I will have it all, everything will be fulfilled!
Pendragon: I claim you, Excalibur! The Black Knights and their rules be damned!

Black Swan: Oh, poor little Pendragon! Now, you are under my control...
Black Swan: Fate would be on my side, this day... Night Ward has corrupted Excalibur, sending it into the shadows... into MY realm.
Black Swan: Now, be a good boy and kill Character, while I deal with the Carnival of Light!

Nega Pendragon Dialogue

Before Combat:

Nega Pendragon: Power... the power...! Overwhelming... power...!

Combat Start:

Nega Pendragon: You... you cannot take the power from me! Do you hear me?!

First Blood:

Nega Pendragon: All they've ever done... was try to control me... but NO LONGER!

75% Health:

Nega Pendragon: This sword... this power... this is real, THIS is the truth!

50% Health:

Nega Pendragon: I can hear her voice... the sweet Lady... her name is Black Swan... she whispers to me... whispers orders to kill YOU!

25% Health:

Nega Pendragon: The Lady commands me... to return to her...!

Commander Siew Dialogue

Before Combat:

Commander Siew: We've got confirmation, Sinclair. Code-name 'Nega Pendragon' is under Black Swan's control.

Combat Start:

Commander Siew: Roger that, dealing with Character, then returning to Imperial City for support.

Debriefing

Character! Good, you're alright. There was a report that Black Swan and a group of IDF attacked Desdemona and the Carnival of Light. Luckily, Noble Savage and Aurora Borealis were there to drive them away. Do you know what might've caused this? What's happening with Excalibur?

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So, the sword is real, but it took over Pendragon? Let me relay this information to Desdemona. I don't deal with this whole magic-stuff, but she should know what to do, since she's both Desdemona and Vanessa DeVore now.

What I can tell you is that we're mounting our final offensive in Imperial City. Sinclair has been sighted in the area, rallying the IDF and fighting everyone off. His presence can only mean he feels his goal of Excalibur has been achieved.