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I'm making some strides on my end regarding the Well, {{Character}}.
I'm making some strides on my end regarding the Well, {{Character}}.


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You're teleported directly into the Council base. Trapdoor lurks somewhere within, holding the artifact that can unlock the powers of an Incarnate.|Primary=Track down Trapdoor|Secondary=Face off against Trapdoor|Additional=|Completion=}}
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You're teleported directly into the Council base. Trapdoor lurks somewhere within, holding the artifact that can unlock the powers of an Incarnate.|Primary=Track down Trapdoor|Secondary=Face off against Trapdoor
** Speak with Trapdoor|Additional=|Completion=You've recovered the artifact from Trapdoor!}}


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''


{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Arachnos}}


'''Notable NPCs'''
'''Notable NPCs'''


* [[Trapdoor]] ([[Elite Boss]])
* [[Trapdoor]] ([[Elite Boss]]) ({{orange|need to check if he normally spawns as an AV}})
 
{{EdNote|note=If struggling against Trapdoor's regeneration, use the lava on the ground floor to help drain his healthpoints by making him stand in it while fighting.}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 1|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Council minion 1:''' ''We need to secure this area! Arachnos is crawling inside!''
:'''Council minion 2:''' ''Just stay calm, if Trapdoor can figure out how to unlock the artifact, we will gain a powerful new ally.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Council minion 1:'''  ''{{Character}}! How did you find out about this?!''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 2|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Council minion:''' ''You will not get any further!''
:'''Arachnos minion:''' ''We're here for a prisoner. Get in the way and you'll be coming in with him!''<br />
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Council minion:''' ''Repel the intruders!''
:'''Arachnos minion:''' ''{{Character}}! You won't stand in our path!}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 3|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Council minion:''' ''Keep them back!''
:'''Arachnos minion:''' ''Move forward! I can see Trapdoor ahead!''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Trapdoor dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Just need to figure out... why this isn't working... it's SUPPOSED to work... come on!''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''Y-you! I see that look, you know what this artifact is! Stay away!''<br />
'''At 75% life:''' ''I didn't escape from Arachnos just to be beaten here, not by you!''<br />
'''At 50% life:''' ''I have the powers of an Incarnate! I won't be defeated!''<br />
'''At 25% life:''' ''H-hold on... please... please have mercy!''
 
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Trapdoor|Text=
Please... just let me walk away! I didn't want any of this to happen, I just wanted to live a normal life!
 
{{green|Where is the artifact?}}
 
{{orange|You see Trapdoor grasping the artifact, glaring at you.}}
 
You can't have it! Do you hear me?! This holds the key to untold power, power that I won't let fall into someone else's hands!
 
{{green|... you want mercy and then you say something like that?}}
 
I can't go back to my normal life, don't you understand?! I need this to continue forward, to make my mark, to fight for my old life back! I won't let ''you'' take away this chance from me, do you hear me?!
 
* {{green|I'll help you get your old life back. Just give me the artifact and you can begin.}}
 
:You... you would do that? You're not just going to send me back to an Arachnos prison? Who could help me? Who ''would'' help me?
 
:{{green|There are people out there who will help you. Trust me.}}
 
:{{orange|Trapdoor looks around suspiciously, then back to you.}}
 
:... Alright. I'll give you the artifact. But mark my words, {{Character}}. If this is a trick... If no one will help me, I'll find you again!
 
:{{orange|Trapdoor extends his hand, holding the artifact in the palm of his hand.}}
 
:{{green|(Take the artifact)}}
 
:{{orange|The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a mirror. It is big enough that you can just see your face within it.}}
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Redeemed Trapdoor|Text=You chose to help Trapdoor redeem himself. He trusted enough in you to hand over the Incarnate artifact that was in his possession.}}
 
:{{green|Leave}}
 
* {{green|I don't have time for this. I'm taking this artifact, even if it's at the cost of your life!}}
 
:{{Missing}}
}}}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
{{EdNote|note=There is no Debriefing message. Mender Ramiel will prompt the player for his next mission.}}
 
==== {{UL|Part Three: Consequences}} ====
'''Briefing'''
 
There is a woman in your time, her name is [[Lady Grey]]. You've heard of her, I presume? She is a very... knowledgeable woman. I do not quite know her entire background as of yet, but I do know she is aware of a very powerful Incarnate that exists, one other than Statesman or Recluse. She also should be able to answer the very important question regarding ''how'' the Well is able to take command over those who are Incarnates.
 
If you speak to her, I promise that you will be able to learn all that you need to regarding the situation with the Incarnates.
 
'''{{green|Is there anything else I need to know beforehand?}}'''
 
Just that her help may come at a price. Running [[Vanguard]] is not a simple matter, nor is having the knowledge that she does. No one ever said the power to become an Incarnate would be easy.
 
===== {{UL|Speak with Lady Grey}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Have you spoken with Lady Grey yet?
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Speak with Lady Grey|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=The Lady Grey|Text=
{{Character}}, it is a pleasure to see you again. Your work in aiding us against the [[Rikti]] and in reclaiming the [[Honoree]] was invaluable. What can I do for you today?
 
{{green|I've been told you know about Incarnates.}}
 
{{orange|Lady Grey remains silent for a few moments.}}
 
... Yes, I do. You are interested in this path to power, are you? Then, perhaps we can help each other out.
 
We recently had an issue where a container holding a connection to the Well was stolen. We believe it was the work of a rogue Vanguard captain named [[Captain Holtz]]. He may have also been working with [[Crey]].
 
[[Gaussian]] has been working on tracking down the captain, but we cannot risk sending in our own soldiers to track Holtz and the item down, given that Holtz had a very high reputation amongst his men. If you help us track down the container and the rogue captain, I will tell you everything you need to know. Are we agreed?
 
{{green|You've got yourself a deal.}}
 
Excellent. I must warn you, Pirea, {{orange|this retrieval may be extremely difficult for you to do on your own. I would suggest gathering allies to help you in this task.}} When we speak again, it will be when you have been enlightened by the nature of Incarnates.
 
{{green|Very well.}}}}
 
===== {{UL|Retrieve the stolen Incarnate container}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Lady Grey has agreed to assist you? Excellent. Though, I wonder what exactly is in this container?
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You enter the tunnels where this container has been stolen off to. Though, you have to wonder ''what'' exactly is being held in this container.|Primary=Retrieve the stolen Incarnate container|Secondary=Search for the Container
** Recover the Honoree
** Defeat Captain Holtz<!--need exact phrasing, forgot to note-->|Additional=|Completion=You find the remnants of the container.<br />You've recovered the Honoree and defeated Captain Holtz!}}
 
{{Ambush|There will be four waves of ambushes by [[Rikti]] about halfway into the mission.<br />
''Intruders: Repel!''<br />
''Base: Compromised.''<br />
''Invaders: Crey?''<br />
''Mercy: show none!''<br />}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
{{Enemy Crey}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Captain Holtz]] ([[Elite Boss]]) ({{orange|need to check if he normally spawns as an AV}})
* [[Honoree|Weakened Honoree]] ([[Elite Boss]]) ({{orange|need to check if he normally spawns as an AV}})
* permanently open [[Assault Portal|Rikti Assault Portals]] x 5 (object)
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 1|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Rikti minion 1:''' ''Intruders becoming: large nuisance.''
:'''Rikti minion 2:''' ''Requesting: immediate support.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Rikti minion 1:''' ''Further intrusion: typical.''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 2|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Crey minion 1:''' ''Doesn't this seem to be a bit risky to you?''
:'''Crey minion 2:''' ''Maybe. But this is going to lead to something huge.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Crey minion 1:''' ''We'll just have to deal with {{Character}}first!''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Random chatter 3|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Crey minion 1:''' ''How could you have even LET this happen?!''
:'''Crey minion 2:''' ''It's gone! He's double-crossed us!''<br />
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Crey minion 1:''' ''Great, now we've got more problems on our hands!''}}
 
''You found the remnants of the container''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Container Remnants|Text=You look through the pile of rubble and find a large piece of metal. It's obvious that this was just one piece of a very large container. You're able to make out some words on one side of the container. 'Honoree Containment'. If this held the Honoree, then he must be somewhere deeper within the tunnels! But does this mean that he is an Incarnate?}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Captain Holtz|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Crey was foolish to think I'd just hand you over to them, especially with this device to control you.''
'''Combat start:''' ''Here to put a stop to me, are you? I can't have that at all, not when I've got the Honoree!''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Weakened Honoree|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Uhhh....''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''Memories flowing: cannot control... cannot control!''<br />
'''At 75% life:''' ''Stay back: being controlled!''<br />
'''At 50% life:''' ''Die: DIE!''<br />
'''At 25% life:''' ''Holding: back. Must try to: hold back!''
 
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Weakened Honoree|Text=
{{orange|The Honoree lets out a few grunts before looking up to you. You expect his garbled Rikti talk, but instead hear a familiar voice.}}
 
'''{{yellow|I told you that we would meet again, {{Character}}. Your journey to find out more about the power of the Incarnates would eventually lead you to here.}}'''
 
{{green|You knew I would come here, after Trapdoor?}}
 
{{divbox|blue|redeemed Trapdoor|
'''{{yellow|I did. I must say, I'm disappointed that you chose not to finish him off. He will come back to hunt you down, even if he is saved. But that is neither here nor there.}}'''}}
 
{{divbox|red|defeated Trapdoor|
{{Missing}}}}
 
'''{{yellow|You must be wondering about the Honoree, or as he was once called, [[Hero 1]]. He is indeed an Incarnate, one just as powerful as Statesman or Lord Recluse. He did not know this, however. The sword that he found on that fateful day so long ago imbued him with tremendous powers, powers linked directly to me. Even without the sword in his possession, he is still linked to me, much like the the Lady who granted him the sword is.}}'''
 
'''{{yellow|As you can see, {{Character}}, the connections to my source are numerous and vast, given only to those who prove themselves worthy. Even now, in his deranged and destroyed state, Hero 1 is able to maintain some sort of control, however little it is, over himself. Few are able to do this against the Rikti, and for that, he has earned my respect.}}'''
 
{{green|What now? What about this artifact in my hand?}}
 
'''{{yellow|It is one that is unique to yourself and the source of your own power. You saw it shift, take form to your center, yes? It is much like Hero 1's Excalibur, or the Fountain that Statesman and Recluse drank from. But, you will need it to be powered. In its current state, it is useless to you. Once it is fully powered, however, it will allow you to be directly linked to myself, making you even more powerful than Hero 1, Statesman, or Recluse. Those three, they were simple men when they found my artifacts. Yes, they had proven themselves already, but their abilities were no where near your own.}}'''
 
'''{{yellow|Go to the ancient time of [[Cimerora]], to one of the caverns off the shores. Deep within there, you will find one of my sources, one of my wells. When you come in contact with it, your artifact shall be fully powered, empowering you to unimaginable ends!}}'''
 
'''{{yellow|I look forward to seeing you very soon, {{Character}}. Yes.. soon, you and I shall be linked together...}}'''
 
{{green|(Send the Honoree back to Vanguard.)}}
 
{{orange|You tag the Honoree with a beacon, teleporting him away.}}
}}}}
 
===== {{UL|Speak with Lady Grey}} =====
'''Unecessary Solicitation'''
 
Let's meet again once you've spoken with Lady Grey.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Speak with Lady Grey|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=The Lady Grey|Text=
Thank you for your aid, {{Character}}. You no doubt know by now that the Honoree... that Hero 1 was an Incarnate. Did you hear the voice? The one from the Well?
 
{{green|Yes, I did. Can it control any Incarnate?}}
 
What I am about to tell you must come with no questions regarding how or why I have this knowledge.
 
The Well's control is very specific, {{Character}}, for there are two paths towards the path of becoming a fully powered Incarnate. The first is the fast path, one where the user is granted unimaginable power in a large amount. This is what happened to Statesman, Recluse, and Hero 1. Those who travel down this path develop a very close link to the Well very quickly. This is why the Well is able to control them.
 
The fate of those who travel down this path is one of constant servitude. Of the three, only Recluse and Statesman were truly aware of this. There is always the risk that the Well will seek to control them; this risk is increased when they try to increase their own power. In a sense, their freedom is confined. If they do not seek more power than what they've been given, they have a chance of fighting the Well's control. To seek more power from the Well itself... it would risk them seeing an end to their own selves.
 
This is why Statesman has always been fearful of trying to seek out more power, both for himself and others. Recluse, in all of his bids for power, has been trying to seek a way to destroy this link and still maintain his power. While Statesman remains in his place with the Well, Recluse seeks to defy it, to destroy it and earn his freedom.
 
{{green|You said there were two paths. What is the other?}}
 
The other is a slower path, gradually gaining more and more power from the Well. This is one that some have begun, but many of these people are not widely known. This path obviously takes much longer than the other, but those who follow this path have no risk of being controlled by the Well. The link of the Well to the person is not as strong as the previous path, meaning that one could tap into the limitless power of the Well without fear of being consumed by it.
 
However... there are still risks, even with this, but that is simply human nature. Once one gets a taste of the power of the Well, it may become increasingly difficult to resist the urge to try to gain more and more power as quickly as possible. To do this, however, would seal your fate to that of the Well's. This slower path is one that will ensure your freedom and the possibility of unending power, if you can resist its calling to let yourself be consumed by it.
 
{{green|Interesting... is there anything else?}}
 
That is all, {{Character}}. Thank you again for your help. And if you are choosing to walk down this path, be careful. You walk on the thin edge of a sword. The only thing that will prevent you from becoming lost within the Well is your own willpower.
 
Remember that always.
 
{{green|I will.}}
}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You've spoken with Lady Grey?
 
Hm... interesting. This confirms many of my theories, though I do wonder ''how'' the Lady knows this. If what the Well told you is true, then we have an exact location where you can fully power your artifact. Are you concerned, however, about losing yourself to the Well?
 
When we arrive, you will be able to make the choice of how you want to proceed. You can either allow a small portion of the the Well's power in to the artifact to empower it, preventing the Well from controlling you, or drown the artifact in the Well's power. The choice is yours, {{Character}}, though the latter is a fate that I, personally, would choose to avoid.
 
==== {{UL|Finale: The Powers that Be}} ====
'''Briefing'''
 
With the location revealed to us, there is little else to do other than to go directly there. I've spoken with Mender Silos, who has requested to go along with us. I've had [[Mender Lazarus]] scan the time we are going to, however. He has found there are some... irregularities with it. Are you familiar with them, {{Character}}?
 
[[Midnight Squad|Large groups]] have been travelling into this ancient time of Cimerora... ''without'' the permission of Ouroboros. It is something we've become aware of and which Mender Lazarus is closely looking into. I bring this to your attention because we do not know if this time irregularities that we are seeing are around the Well, or are from those who are interfering with the past of Cimerora.
 
'''{{green|So we don't know who we might find near the Well?}}'''
 
Precisely. Silos and I will come in once the area is secured. We will send you first into the cave to analyze the situation.
 
{{orange|I must warn you, anything could be down there, waiting to stop you and your attempt to become an Incarnate.}} When all is clear, that is when the choice will come down to you. You can either lose yourself to the Well and gain untold power, or train yourself, slowly, to control the power and maintain your own destiny.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
I shall meet you there, {{Character}}, to see this occasion.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Find the Well of the Furies|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Revision as of 12:53, 1 December 2010

Overview

Mender Ramiel
File:Mender ramiel.png
Incarnate Lore Master
Zone Ouroboros
Coordinates (?, ?, ?)[Copy]
Level Range 50
Introduced By None, Mender Ramiel is an Unlockable Contact
Introduces None
Enemy Groups ?
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Mender Ramiel is a hero and villain contact in Ouroboros at coordinates (?, ?, ?)[Copy] . His level range is 50.

Mender Ramiel is the main character in the Incarnate System's Lore page, where he has a conversation with Mender Silos.

Background

Conversation

Mender Ramiel appeared in a flash, kneeling on the Ouroboros platform. His armor was damaged and his clothing torn. Smoke and chill permeated the air. He was weak, but determined. He looked up and saw Mender Lazarus peering at him.

"So you've returned," said Mender Lazarus.

"This is my first time this far back, fool," spat Mender Ramiel. "You always are mixing your continuities."

Ramiel stood up, and strode confidently into the Citadel of Ice and Flame. Mender Tesseract and Twilight's Son acknowledged his presence, but knew better than to begin a conversation. Ramiel walked out to the back balcony and stood before the leader of Ouroboros, Mender Silos.

Silos looked him up and down. "Ramiel, I never expected to see you this far back. Are we not beyond your tether?"

"That is one implication, yes," said Ramiel.

"What news do you bring us? Has the Storm been averted?" asked Silos. His voice was tinged with hopeful anticipation.

"Not entirely, but there has been some . . . ." Ramiel was choosing his words carefully. "Your efforts here in the early 21st century are having an effect."

"To what end?"

"The Well of Furies--"

"Is a myth," interrupted Silos.

"No, it's real. I've seen its effects myself," corrected Ramiel.

"Continue."

"I was sent here as a harbinger. This is the exact time period when it all changes. I believe that the super-powered beings you have traipsing through time are having a profound effect."

"What kind of effect? Good, or bad?"

"Both," Ramiel stated flatly.

"I see," said Silos.

"As you know, the first modern super-powered beings were Statesman and Lord Recluse. After drinking from the Well, which they tapped into via the Fountain of Zeus, they became Incarnates of Zeus and Tartarus. These Incarnates were the two most powerful people on the planet up until now."

"Several things are incorrect about that statement, but go on," said Silos.

Ramiel glared. He had important information for Mender Silos, but like always, Silos thought he knew more than everyone.

"As I was saying, the Well of Furies seems to have awakened once more. It will seek out the most powerful individuals and grant them new powers and new abilities," Ramiel declared.

"The Well has become sentient?" asked Silos.

"More like--directed," replied Ramiel.

"What are the implications?" asked Silos.

"Statesman and Lord Recluse will not be the only ones possessing Incarnate abilities. The most powerful individuals from this point forward will struggle to unlock their inner Incarnate and discover new powers. These new Incarnates have affected the Storm, but we of Ouroboros may have created a different threat through our efforts."

"You can't mean Arachnos?" asked Mender Silos. Apparently, this was a concern of his that had leapt to mind immediately.

"No," said Ramiel. "Something you will find difficult to foresee in this timeline, because it is not from this timeline," Ramiel smugly declared.

Mender Silos thought for literally a second. It was a hundred times longer than he needed.

"So the prophecy is coming to pass?" asked Silos.

"If that is how you would interpret the prophecy, then yes."

"As the tempest dies, so the lightning shatters the mirror, and as the storm skies clear, the reflective shards cut and bleed those who handle them," intoned Silos.

"Yes, I know the prophecy. You made us memorize it, remember?" gritted Ramiel.

"Yet here we are. Alternate dimensions will begin wreaking havoc on this one, spoiling any victory we could ask for over the Coming Storm."

"I hope you have a plan, Silos," said Ramiel.

"Always. We can recruit allies within these parallel worlds, and perhaps bolster our own numbers with alternate versions of super-powered beings, or even alternate Ouroboroses."

"Do not fool yourself into thinking that alternate Ouroboroses will be as benevolent as this one. They could be led by an insane version of yourself for all we know," warned Ramiel.

"Time will tell, Ramiel--time will tell," Silos trailed off.

"While you ponder, Silos, I have a favor to repay. Excuse me for a moment," said Ramiel.

Introductions

Contact Unlocked With

  • Trained up to Level 50 (need to check this)

Contact Introduces

  • None

Information

Incarnate Lore Master

Mender Ramiel is known for his knowledge of Incarnates and has recently arrived in Ouroboros. His true past is a mystery to everyone save Mender Silos, who seems to consider Ramiel an advisor of sorts.

Contact Unlocked

Mender Ramiel of Ouroboros has sent you a message through the time stream, requesting your presence in Ouroboros.

Initial Contact

Hello, Character, I am glad you received my message. I am Mender Ramiel, and I am here to help you on your path towards great power. There is much to do, perhaps too much in the time we are given. We must begin right away.

Not High Enough Level

+++ Missing Information +++

Greeting

  • Let us move towards our destiny, Character.

Too Busy

+++ Missing Information +++

No More Missions

+++ Missing Information +++

Store

(Mender Ramiel does not sell enhancements.)

Story Arc

Power Overwhelming

Template:MeritAward

Souvenir

+++ Missing Information +++

Part One: What Could Be

Briefing

I have seen Ouroboros, far, far in the future. You would barely recognize it, covered in flames as it was. The Storm was on all sides... And then... They simply moved on. Once we were crippled, we were beneath their notice. The mighty Ouroboros and Mender Silos reduced to an irrelevancy.

But then you appeared, full of the power of the Incarnates. That is why I am back this far, back farther than the ordinary laws of time would allow. You broke the laws to send me back. You told me to call you once I arrived and give you this.

Mender Ramiel pulls out a small crystal of ice and flame.

I wanted you to give me... a crystal of ice and flame?

Yes. In it is your memory of our first meeting together, when you came to Ouroboros and sent me here. Use the pillars here to experience it.

You will be as you were then, a mighty and terrible Incarnate, full with the fruits of the Well. I do not know how far in the future that will be... going back this far has disoriented me.

Once you are inside the memory, you will need to rescue me. Just as you did in my past.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Do not tarry, Character. We have a long road ahead of us.

A ruined future

Mission Objective(s)

The memory begins with a ruined Ouroboros and you entering it, fueled by the true power you've tapped through the Incarnates!

  • View your Future Memory
    • Rescue Mender Ramiel

You've watched your future self rescue Mender Ramiel.

Enemies

Temporary Powers

Upon entrance of mission, all player characters and related pets are subjected to the following temporary powers:

Power
Divine Core Oscillation

Add Proc: +Unresistable Damage
Incarnate

Your experience has interpreted this power as adding unresistable damage to most of your damaging attacks. How it actually works? You have no idea.

Power
Limitless Radial Freeeem

Self +Everything (Special)
Incarnate

The details of this ability are hazy, but from the perspective of this memory... you cannot even grasp the power it grants you.

Power
Paradox Core Eternity

Self Untouchable (Special)
Incarnate

It is difficult to sort out the details of this ability from the memory, but apparently it grants you a period of complete invulnerability immediately after a time travel event.


Notable NPCs


Editor's Note:

For this mission only, Archvillains do not scale down into Elite Bosses regardless of difficulty settings

Time Echoes combat start
Mender Ramiel dialogue

Debriefing

So as you can tell... despite what Mender Silos may have believed in the past, the Well is no mere myth. And it is not merely contained to this world, or even to this dimension.

Your efforts here will attract the attention of the Well in time, but by then it may be too late. I was sent here to accelerate that event. But becoming an Incarnate is a long, arduous, and never-ending process. It is not some switch that you flick off or on.

Even so, every journey begins with a first step.

Part Two: The One That Got Away

Briefing

The power that you had in that timelime was immense, Character. We need to see about starting you down that path in order to combat what is to come.

Our best resource would be to consult with those Incarnates who currently exist among us. I believe you know of them quite well, correct? Statesman and Lord Recluse. Both of them would be the most 'well known' Incarnates.

Well known? There are others?

Of course. That is what I am hoping they will tell us. There are many other Incarnates out there aside from those two. Some more powerful than them, others much less. There are even some who do not realize that they have this connection to the Well.

Hero
+++ Missing Information +++
Villain
Those who are connected, however, have an acute sense of others who share this bond. Go speak with Lord Recluse to see if he will tell you what they know regarding Incarnates. Just be warned, he may not be so willing to share his secrets, knowing that you may one day overshadow his current power.
Speak with Statesman/Lord Recluse

Unnecessary Solicitation

Hero
+++ Missing Information +++
Villain
Have you spoken with Lord Recluse yet?
Hero

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak with Statesman

Briefing

+++ Missing Information +++

Villain

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak with Lord Recluse

Briefing

Character, know that the only reason I allow you to enter this hall is because of the respect you command. You are outside of my control, ever since that battle you and I had in the future.

Why have you come here today?

It's regarding Incarnates.

Lord Recluse laughs, shaking his head.

You've come to ask me about Incarnates? I suppose it is well known where the source of my power comes from.

What did you seek to know, Character?

I'm here to find out the path towards becoming an Incarnate.

The path? There is no one true path, Character. Well... That isn't true. There are some ways towards becoming an Incarnate. Perhaps... You would like to offer yourself as an experiment to find out just -

Lord Recluse grips his chest as his eyes go wide.

Not... you...!

Recluse's head slumps forward, turning back and forth, as if struggling against something. After a moment, he calms and looks to you.

Recluse?

Recluse is not here at the moment. You are speaking to what many call the Well of the Furies. Recluse would never tell you what he secretly knows, what he secretly dreads. He is a... disappointment, really. He craves power, but seeks to gain it in every other method save for ones connected to myself. I can see in you this desire for power, however. You will never be able to gain it through Recluse.

That is why I am speaking to you today, Character. There are many who would stand in your way towards obtaining the power found within the Well. I would move to tip the scales in your favor. Do you know of a man named Trapdoor? He was part of Lord Recluse's plans to try to replicate my power without my actual power source. He succeeded... somewhat.

Trapdoor was recently a prisoner of Arachnos, but escaped. He tracked down an item that is connected to myself, an Incarnate artifact, if you will. He is aware of its power, but his twisted source of power will not trigger the artifact.

Where can I find Trapdoor?

He is hiding within a Council base, trying to escape the arm of Arachnos. If you are able to defeat him, you can claim his artifact for yourself. It will give you a link to the untapped power of the Well and begin your true rise to power. Until we meet again, Character...

The Well leaves Recluse's body. You decide it would be best to step away and speak to Mender Ramiel before pursuing the wishes of the Well.

Clue
Recluse and the Well

You went to speak with Lord Recluse regarding Incarnates. Recluse refused to give you any information and was then taken over by a being claiming to be the Well of the Furies. It told you that you could find a way to begin your path as an Incarnate through an artifact being held by a man named Trapdoor.

Leave

Speak with Mender Ramiel

Unnecessary Solicitation

Editor's Note:

As Mender Ramiel has not given you a means of contacting him without talking face to face, there is no Unnecessary Solicitation.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak with Mender Ramiel

Hero
Briefing

Character, were you able to get in touch with one of the Incarnates?

I spoke with Statesman... and the Well.

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Villain
Briefing

Character, were you able to get in touch with one of the Incarnates?

I spoke with Recluse... and the Well.

The Well? It communicated directly to you?

You explain to Mender Ramiel what the Well told you, along with the fate of Trapdoor.

Interesting... I should study more of Recluse's motives. I do wonder if he would ever be able to properly replicate the power of the Well without requiring a connection to it...

Oh, yes, Trapdoor. It is a bit concerning that the Well was able to take over Recluse like that. It would be a shame for you to gain this power only to lose yourself, wouldn't it? I can look into the possible reasons why this happened to Recluse. For now, I would say it's safe enough to take the artifact from Trapdoor.

The artifact is one that does not sound like it contains a lot of power. In fact, I imagine it is stilll de-powered, waiting to be activated. The sooner you can retrieve it, the better. I should have more information for you regarding this power when you return.

Very well.

Track down Trapdoor

Unnecessary Solicitation

I'm making some strides on my end regarding the Well, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

You're teleported directly into the Council base. Trapdoor lurks somewhere within, holding the artifact that can unlock the powers of an Incarnate.

  • Track down Trapdoor
    • Face off against Trapdoor
    • Speak with Trapdoor

You've recovered the artifact from Trapdoor!

Enemies

Council
Arachnos

Notable NPCs

Editor's Note:

If struggling against Trapdoor's regeneration, use the lava on the ground floor to help drain his healthpoints by making him stand in it while fighting.

Random chatter 1
Random chatter 2
Random chatter 3
Trapdoor dialogue

Debriefing

Editor's Note:

There is no Debriefing message. Mender Ramiel will prompt the player for his next mission.

Part Three: Consequences

Briefing

There is a woman in your time, her name is Lady Grey. You've heard of her, I presume? She is a very... knowledgeable woman. I do not quite know her entire background as of yet, but I do know she is aware of a very powerful Incarnate that exists, one other than Statesman or Recluse. She also should be able to answer the very important question regarding how the Well is able to take command over those who are Incarnates.

If you speak to her, I promise that you will be able to learn all that you need to regarding the situation with the Incarnates.

Is there anything else I need to know beforehand?

Just that her help may come at a price. Running Vanguard is not a simple matter, nor is having the knowledge that she does. No one ever said the power to become an Incarnate would be easy.

Speak with Lady Grey

Unnecessary Solicitation

Have you spoken with Lady Grey yet?

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak with Lady Grey

Briefing

Character, it is a pleasure to see you again. Your work in aiding us against the Rikti and in reclaiming the Honoree was invaluable. What can I do for you today?

I've been told you know about Incarnates.

Lady Grey remains silent for a few moments.

... Yes, I do. You are interested in this path to power, are you? Then, perhaps we can help each other out.

We recently had an issue where a container holding a connection to the Well was stolen. We believe it was the work of a rogue Vanguard captain named Captain Holtz. He may have also been working with Crey.

Gaussian has been working on tracking down the captain, but we cannot risk sending in our own soldiers to track Holtz and the item down, given that Holtz had a very high reputation amongst his men. If you help us track down the container and the rogue captain, I will tell you everything you need to know. Are we agreed?

You've got yourself a deal.

Excellent. I must warn you, Pirea, this retrieval may be extremely difficult for you to do on your own. I would suggest gathering allies to help you in this task. When we speak again, it will be when you have been enlightened by the nature of Incarnates.

Very well.

Retrieve the stolen Incarnate container

Unnecessary Solicitation

Lady Grey has agreed to assist you? Excellent. Though, I wonder what exactly is in this container?

Mission Objective(s)

You enter the tunnels where this container has been stolen off to. Though, you have to wonder what exactly is being held in this container.

  • Retrieve the stolen Incarnate container
    • Search for the Container
    • Recover the Honoree
    • Defeat Captain Holtz

You find the remnants of the container.
You've recovered the Honoree and defeated Captain Holtz!

Ambush! There will be four waves of ambushes by Rikti about halfway into the mission.
Intruders: Repel!
Base: Compromised.
Invaders: Crey?
Mercy: show none!

Enemies

Rikti
Crey

Notable NPCs

Random chatter 1
Random chatter 2
Random chatter 3

You found the remnants of the container

Clue
Container Remnants

You look through the pile of rubble and find a large piece of metal. It's obvious that this was just one piece of a very large container. You're able to make out some words on one side of the container. 'Honoree Containment'. If this held the Honoree, then he must be somewhere deeper within the tunnels! But does this mean that he is an Incarnate?

Captain Holtz
Weakened Honoree
Speak with Lady Grey

Unecessary Solicitation

Let's meet again once you've spoken with Lady Grey.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak with Lady Grey

Briefing

Thank you for your aid, Character. You no doubt know by now that the Honoree... that Hero 1 was an Incarnate. Did you hear the voice? The one from the Well?

Yes, I did. Can it control any Incarnate?

What I am about to tell you must come with no questions regarding how or why I have this knowledge.

The Well's control is very specific, Character, for there are two paths towards the path of becoming a fully powered Incarnate. The first is the fast path, one where the user is granted unimaginable power in a large amount. This is what happened to Statesman, Recluse, and Hero 1. Those who travel down this path develop a very close link to the Well very quickly. This is why the Well is able to control them.

The fate of those who travel down this path is one of constant servitude. Of the three, only Recluse and Statesman were truly aware of this. There is always the risk that the Well will seek to control them; this risk is increased when they try to increase their own power. In a sense, their freedom is confined. If they do not seek more power than what they've been given, they have a chance of fighting the Well's control. To seek more power from the Well itself... it would risk them seeing an end to their own selves.

This is why Statesman has always been fearful of trying to seek out more power, both for himself and others. Recluse, in all of his bids for power, has been trying to seek a way to destroy this link and still maintain his power. While Statesman remains in his place with the Well, Recluse seeks to defy it, to destroy it and earn his freedom.

You said there were two paths. What is the other?

The other is a slower path, gradually gaining more and more power from the Well. This is one that some have begun, but many of these people are not widely known. This path obviously takes much longer than the other, but those who follow this path have no risk of being controlled by the Well. The link of the Well to the person is not as strong as the previous path, meaning that one could tap into the limitless power of the Well without fear of being consumed by it.

However... there are still risks, even with this, but that is simply human nature. Once one gets a taste of the power of the Well, it may become increasingly difficult to resist the urge to try to gain more and more power as quickly as possible. To do this, however, would seal your fate to that of the Well's. This slower path is one that will ensure your freedom and the possibility of unending power, if you can resist its calling to let yourself be consumed by it.

Interesting... is there anything else?

That is all, Character. Thank you again for your help. And if you are choosing to walk down this path, be careful. You walk on the thin edge of a sword. The only thing that will prevent you from becoming lost within the Well is your own willpower.

Remember that always.

I will.

Debriefing

You've spoken with Lady Grey?

Hm... interesting. This confirms many of my theories, though I do wonder how the Lady knows this. If what the Well told you is true, then we have an exact location where you can fully power your artifact. Are you concerned, however, about losing yourself to the Well?

When we arrive, you will be able to make the choice of how you want to proceed. You can either allow a small portion of the the Well's power in to the artifact to empower it, preventing the Well from controlling you, or drown the artifact in the Well's power. The choice is yours, Character, though the latter is a fate that I, personally, would choose to avoid.

Finale: The Powers that Be

Briefing

With the location revealed to us, there is little else to do other than to go directly there. I've spoken with Mender Silos, who has requested to go along with us. I've had Mender Lazarus scan the time we are going to, however. He has found there are some... irregularities with it. Are you familiar with them, Character?

Large groups have been travelling into this ancient time of Cimerora... without the permission of Ouroboros. It is something we've become aware of and which Mender Lazarus is closely looking into. I bring this to your attention because we do not know if this time irregularities that we are seeing are around the Well, or are from those who are interfering with the past of Cimerora.

So we don't know who we might find near the Well?

Precisely. Silos and I will come in once the area is secured. We will send you first into the cave to analyze the situation.

I must warn you, anything could be down there, waiting to stop you and your attempt to become an Incarnate. When all is clear, that is when the choice will come down to you. You can either lose yourself to the Well and gain untold power, or train yourself, slowly, to control the power and maintain your own destiny.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I shall meet you there, Character, to see this occasion.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Find the Well of the Furies

See Also

External Links

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