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The Wheel of Destruction (20-24)

Souvenir

Hub of the Wheel of Destruction

You've kept this small metal cylinder as a reminder of one of your great adventures. It has lost its blood red color and is no longer hot to the touch. The symbol of Kali is the only indication of the potential danger posed by:

The Wheel of Destruction

It all began when you encountered two broken pieces of stone. Each was marked with cryptic runes, and it seemed clear that the two pieces were once one. According to Azuria, they were parts of the Wheel of Destruction, an artifact infused with deadly power.

Disturbed by the awesome power of the Wheel, your contact did some research and located two more pieces. One was in the possession of the Tsoo; the other was being used as an office decor by a wealthy executive. You rescued both pieces, after lengthy battles with the Tsoo and the Banished Pantheon.

You took the pieces to Azuria for safekeeping and analysis, but the Banished Pantheon broke into the MAGI vault and made off with them. Azuria warned you that the Pantheon probably planned to empower the wheel with an arcane ritual. You rushed to their lair, where you defeated the Pantheon and recovered the Wheel of Destruction.

Editor's Note:

The Wheel of Destruction may start with either the Stop the Warriors from stealing the museum's artifacts mission, or the Take the artifact piece to Azuria mission. Whichever mission didn't start the arc will be the second mission in the arc.

Additionally, the third and fourth mission can occur in either order.

Take the artifact piece to Azuria

Briefing

One of my heroes found this broken piece of stone while he was stopping a Banished Pantheon plot. It looks familiar, and I need to find out more about it. Can you take the artifact piece to Azuria? I'd really like to have her opinion.

Mission Acceptance

My instincts tell me that this thing is important. Watch out for trouble.

Here is the relic piece. See those strange markings? I bet Azuria can tell us about them.

Piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This stone wedge looks like it might be a part of a wheel or a disk. It is covered with strange runes.

Ambush! Upon accepting this mission, a hero will be ambushed by a group of Tsoo.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Get that relic piece over to Azuria as fast as possible.

Mission Objective(s)

• Deliver artifact to Azuria

Azuria

Debriefing

Where did you find this? It appears to be one of the pieces of the Wheel of Destruction! You are meant to keep this, Character. Do not question me; many villains in Paragon City would kill to have the fully assembled Wheel of Destruction.

Debriefing

If Azuria said you are meant to hold onto it, then that is what you should do. She is never wrong about things like that.

From the looks of it, there are at least two more pieces to this Wheel of Destruction. It is likely the Banished Pantheon will be searching for these pieces as well. This marking upon it is the symbol of Kali.

Stop the Warriors from stealing the museum's artifacts

Briefing

Looks like the Warriors are at it again. They've broken into the warehouse where the museum was storing next month's feature exhibit. Whatever they're looking for, we need to keep it out of their hands. Please go stop the Warriors from stealing the museum's artifacts.

Mission Acceptance

I am not sure how long they will be there, so move as quickly as you can.

Unnecessary Solicitation

As far as I know, the Warriors are still hunting around in that warehouse. I need you to get over there.

Mission Objective(s)

The door shows signs of forced entry, and several crates seem to have been hastily searched.

• Stop gang leader and his crew
  • Rescue the artifact

You have defeated the Warriors and recovered a piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This oddly shaped chunk of stone looks like it might be a part of a wheel or a disk. There are strange runes covering its surface.

Enemies

Warriors

Notable NPCs

• Anton (Warriors Slasher Elite)

Warrior Patrols

Before Combat

Warrior 1: Anton demands the Wheel of Destruction!

Warrior 2: We shall find it, never fear.

Anton

Before Combat: The piece of the Wheel of Destruction must be here somewhere.
Combat Start: Let's make this quick!

Debriefing

The Warriors said this was a piece of the Wheel of Destruction? Interesting. I wonder how many other pieces there are.

From the looks of it, there are at least two more pieces to this Wheel of Destruction. It is likely the Banished Pantheon will be searching for these pieces as well. This marking upon it is the symbol of Kali.

Collect the piece of the Wheel of Destruction

Briefing

After calling around, I found another piece of the Wheel of Destruction. The CEO of Vorhight Industries is using it as a conversation piece in his office. I told him of its origin, and now he can't wait to get it out of his hands. I just need you to run over to the office and collect the piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Mission Acceptance

If the Banished Pantheon caught wind of this, there's no doubt they'll be after that piece too.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Get over to Vorhight Industries and collect that piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Mission Objective(s)

As you enter the office, you notice the scent of an exotic spice. It's a smell you associate with the Banished Pantheon Husks.

• Defeat cult leader, his coven
  • Obtain artifact

You have defeated the Banished Pantheon and recovered a piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Enemies

Banished Pantheon

Notable NPCs

• T'Gaar (Banished Pantheon Storm Shaman)

T'Gaar

Before Combat: I can sense the Wheel.
Combat Start: Slay all who oppose us.

You recovered another piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This small, cylindrical piece of metal looks like it might fit between the two pieces of stone you have. Stamped into its side is a the symbol of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction.

Debriefing

Thanks for keeping that piece of the Wheel of Destruction out of the Pantheon's hands. Yes, I can see how it fits with the other pieces you found. We are close to completing the entire Wheel of Destruction.

Get the relic fragment back from the Tsoo

Briefing

I just found out why the Tsoo tried to steal that piece of the Wheel of Destruction from you. They already have one of the other pieces! We need to get that relic fragment back from the Tsoo.

Mission Acceptance

We both know they won't give it up without a fight, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You have to get that last piece of the Wheel of Destruction away from the Tsoo!

Mission Objective(s)

A cloying smell of spices fills the air. The Banished Pantheon must be here somewhere.

• Stop villain leaders and their crews
  • Find the relic piece

You defeated the villains and recovered a piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Note: There are no named leaders. Clearing the last room will fulfill the primary objective.

Enemies

Tsoo

Banished Pantheon

Banished Pantheon Patrol

Before Combat

Pantheon Minion 1: We've got to find that piece!

Pantheon Minion 2: Lughebu will be pleased!

Villain "Leaders"

Before Combat

Pantheon Minion: You are pitiful weaklings.

Tsoo Minion: Ooo. Scary.

Combat Start

Panthon Minion: You will not keep us from our prize!

Tsoo Minion: I'm going to smash your face in.

You recovered a piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

Piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This rod bears the symbol of Kali, the Black Madness. It is undoubtedly the linchpin of the Wheel of Destruction.

Debriefing

The Wheel of Destruction is slowly coming together. Good work, Character.

Take the pieces to Azuria

Briefing

Thanks to your hard work, we now have all four pieces of the Wheel of Destruction. I'd like you to take the pieces to Azuria. She can have the Wheel of Destruction analyzed and assembled.

Mission Acceptance

The Pantheon may will make a last ditch attempt to get all the pieces.

Ambush! Upon accepting this mission, a hero will be ambushed by a group of Banished Pantheon.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I would feel a lot better knowing the Wheel of Destruction is at MAGI.

Mission Objective(s)

• Take artifact pieces to Azuria

Enemies

Banished Pantheon

Azuria

Debriefing

I will put some of our most talented mystics to work studying these pieces of the Wheel of Destruction. If we need further assistance from you, I will make sure you are contacted. You can rest assured that the Wheel of Destruction will be carefully warded against further incursions by the Banished Pantheon.

Debriefing

It's a relief to have the Wheel of Destruction in the hands of the experts at MAGI. You did a great job with this, Character.

I hope the Divinations group over at MAGI can unlock the secrets of the Wheel of Destruction.

Patrol Independence Port

Briefing

You look like you could use an easy task, Character. After all your work retrieving the pieces of the Wheel of Destruction, you deserve it. Hey, could you patrol Independence Port for me? The Family has been extorting protection money out of the business owners over there.

Mission Acceptance

Thanks again for all the help you've been giving me, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Some of those patrol boxes still haven't been checked.

Mission Objective(s)

• Patrol, stop Family extortion
  • Visit 5 locations

Debriefing

I just got a call from MAGI's Divinations group. The Banished Pantheon broke into their vault and stole those artifact pieces you collected! According to the seers, the Pantheon plans to perform a ritual to empower and assemble the Wheel of Destruction. You have to stop the ritual!

I have MAGI scrying for the current location of the Wheel of Destruction.

Prevent the Banished Pantheon from completing the ritual

Briefing

We have to recover those relic pieces the Banished Pantheon stole from MAGI. Otherwise, they'll assemble the Wheel of Destruction and empower it!

MAGI's seers have pinpointed the location where the Pantheon is trying to empower the pieces, under the direction of a cultist called Archos. I'm counting on you to prevent the Banished Pantheon from completing this ritual, Character.

You only have 90 minutes to stop the ritual.

Mission Acceptance

According to my sources, the ritual is taking place in the old Shady Pines Graveyard. I've called for an emergency force field to lock the situation down until you arrive. The Pantheon may have already empowered the pieces of the Wheel of Destruction, but the assembly should take a while. To stop them, all you need to do is find one piece of the Wheel of Destruction.

You're going to have to take the train to get there. Go to any train station and select Shady Pines Graveyard as your destination.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You've got to stop the ritual to empower the Wheel of Destruction!

Mission Objective(s)

You feel the presence of powerful otherworld entities looking down on you. Banished Pantheon missions always give you the creeps.

• Defeat Archos and his coven - 1:30 timed
  • Close portal, 4 artifact pieces to find

You have succeeded in stopping the ritual. You now possess all the pieces of the Wheel of Destruction.

Enemies

Banished Pantheon

Notable NPCs

• Archos (Banished Pantheon Death Shaman)

Archos:

Soon we will roll destruction throughout this so-called city of paragons!

Archos

Before Combat: Soon we will roll destruction throughout this so-called city of paragons!
Combat Start: Nothing must stop the ritual!

Empowered piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This wedge of stone now glows with an eerie, purple light.

Empowered piece of the Wheel of Destruction

This large chunk of stone now bears the glowing, purple outline of a heart. It is painful to look at for more than a few seconds.

Empowered piece of the Wheel of Destruction

The metal cylinder you found has now turned to a dark rust color. It looks like dried blood and is hot to the touch.

Empowered piece of the Wheel of Destruction

The linchpin is now very hot. It has darkened in color and hums faintly in your hand.

Temporary Powers

Clicking a treasure chest will give you the Empowered Center of the Wheel.

Empowered Center of the Wheel

Melee, Moderate Damage (Fire/Lethal)

This metal rod has been empowered by the Banished Pantheon. While carrying it, you can summon a Sword of Flame.

Clicking a treasure chest will give you the Empowered Linchpin of the Wheel.

Empowered Linchpin of the Wheel

Toggle: Self +Resistance (Smash, Lethal, Energy, Negative)

The linchpin of the Wheel of Destruction has been empowered by the Banished Pantheon. While carrying it, you can summon a cloak of flames to protect you from harm. While active, you take less damage from Smashing, Lethal, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks.

Clicking a treasure chest will give you the Empowered Piece of the Wheel.

Empowered Piece of the Wheel

Ranged, Moderate Damage (Fire)

This broken piece of an ancient artifact has been empowered by the Banished Pantheon. While carrying it, you have the power to launch a torrent of flames at your opponents.

Clicking a treasure chest will give you the Empowered Shard of the Wheel.

Empowered Shard of the Wheel

Melee, Minor Damage (Fire)

This broken piece of an ancient artifact has been empowered by the Banished Pantheon. While carrying it, you can scorch your enemies with your hands.

Debriefing

Azuria couldn't be more grateful. She's promised to personally take charge of warding the pieces of the Wheel of Destruction against further Banished Pantheon raids. You followed this one all the way through to the end, Character. Good work.