Mission:Tip - A Biting Wind

A Biting Wind (41-50)

An alarming and unnatural cold begins to settle in around you.

You get a sudden chill. Not the kind of chill you get when something creepy happens, but the kind of chill that freezes your behind off. The ground around your feet begins to freeze and storm clouds form in the sky. After doing a bit of research, you discover a clue, found in the Longbow alert database as to what's likely going on. Longbow is responding to the sudden cold as they've discovered that Polar Shift is working with the Circle of Thorns to cover the city in a perpetual winter that will eventually block out the sun's light.

Polar Shift was once a shining pillar of good in Paragon, but too much loss and pain caused her to fall into the ranks of villainy. You notice that Longbow has authorization to employ lethal force on Polar Shift when they encounter her. This order was issued by an Officer Jameson. He's known for taking an extreme approach to things.

You could stop her plan and attempt to return her to the light, but you'll likely have to go against Longbow to do so.

You could also stop her plan and employ Longbow's help in ensuring she never gets a chance to hurt the people of Paragon City again.

Hero Acceptance

Briefing

Polar Shift has wronged many people with her recent actions and has descended into villainy. However, you know it may not be too late for her to redeem herself. She views the world as a place that isn't worth saving. Maybe you can change her mind. Doing so will likely throw you directly against Longbow, though.

Convince Polar Shift to give up the life of villainy.

Officer Jameson is known as an extremist in his organization who doesn't let things go easily. By actively hunting down Polar Shift, he is beginning down the very same descent as his prey. It's time to stop this madness before it escalates beyond a controllable state.

Mission Objective(s)

The arcane reverberations of cast spells echoes through these tunnels.

• Help Polar Shift
  • Free Polar Shift
  • Destroy the Altar of the Frozen Flame

You freed Polar Shift. Perhaps there is hope for her yet.

Enemies

Longbow

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• Polar Shift (Rogues Gallery Boss) (Non-Escort Hostage)
• Officer Jameson (Longbow Longbow Officer) (Boss, guarding ally)
• Alter of the Frozen Flame (Destructible Object)

Longbow/Circle of Thorns dialogue

Repeated by all battling groups:

Random Longbow: Sweep the area, men! We need this place clean. Don't let them finish their ritual!
Random CoT: Protect the artifact! Don't let them take the Taper!

Polar Shift dialogue

Before Combat:

Polar Shift: Go ahead. End it. I deserve it.

Officer Jameson: You...you want to die? Good. Freaks like you have no place in this world.

Combat Start:

Polar Shift: There is little hope for me or this world. Killing me would be merciful.

Officer Jameson: Character, this is between me and Polar Shift. Don't get in my way.

Once Freed:

Polar Shift: I get no joy from this. I just want to ease this world's suffering.

Polar Shift: Perhaps I am seeking a way to end my own suffering...maybe I can make a difference in another way. Thank you for this, Character.

Altar Guardians dialogue

Before Combat:

Random Circle of Thorns 1: Continue the ritual!

Random Circle of Thorns 2: Preparations have been made to light the Taper.

Combat Start:

Random Circle of Thorns 1: Good, light it n--NO! They're trying to disrupt our ritual!

Debriefing

Polar Shift seemed unsure of her decision to destroy Paragon City. You think you might have gotten through to her. She admitted she got no joy out of causing harm to others. Maybe she can make a difference by helping others again.

Vigilante Acceptance

Briefing

Once you would have considered Polar Shift an ally, but now she's crossed the line and needs to be put down. Longbow gives you an opportunity to make this happen.

Work with Longbow to take down Polar Shift.

It's time to stop this ritual before it brings a new ice age to Paragon City. You head off towards the source of the cold, hoping you're not too late. Today Polar Shift's madness ends.

Mission Objective(s)

The sound of chanting and gunfire echoes through the tunnels. Evidently Longbow is already here.

• Stop Polar Shift
  • Destroy the Altar of the Frozen Flame, Defeat Polar Shift

You stopped the Circle of Thorns plot to cause a perpetual winter in Paragon City that was being aided by Polar Shift.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• Polar Shift (Rogues Gallery Polar Shift) (Boss)

Circle of Thorns Altar Guards Dialogue

Before Combat:

Circle of Thorns Altar Guard 1: Preparations have been made to light the Taper.

Circle of Thorns Altar Guard 2: Continue the ritual!

Combat Start:

Circle of Thorns Altar Guard 1: Good, light it n--NO! They're trying to disrupt our ritual!

The Ritual of the Frozen Flame

According to the scraps of text remaining after destroying the altar, it looks like they were trying to harness the power of an artifact called the Taper of the Frozen Flame to cover Paragon City in several feet of ice!

Polar Shift Dialogue

Before Combat:

Polar Shift: Perhaps we should hold off on the ritual.

Combat Start:

Polar Shift: I see. So it's time. Very well.

At 75% Life: I accept your punishment, Character!
At 25% Life: I deserve...this.
Defeated:

Polar Shift: What are you waiting for? I await your judgement.

Debriefing

Polar Shift seemed truly regretful for her actions. After rambling on about how this world will come to an end either by her hand or by some other cause, she burst into tears. She was taken into Longbow custody and hopefully wont see the light of day for some time.