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{{EdNote|note=This [[Alignment Mission|Tip mission]] is part of the [[Halloween Event]]. It is dropped by defeating [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treat]] enemies while [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat#Classic Costumes|in costume]], even if the character already has three Tips. This tip is available only to [[Primal Earth]] characters above level 20; it is not available to characters in [[Praetoria]], regardless of level.}}
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
{{Infobox Tip
|sub=Tip
|image=Halloween 2010 TipIcon.png
|type=event
|place=Anywhere
|available=all4
|levelfrom=20
|levelto=50
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'''Whispered Rumors of the Malleus Mundi'''
'''Whispered Rumors of the Malleus Mundi'''


You've heard rumors that the [[Circle of Thorns]] once again have their hands on the [[Malleus Mundi]], and are hiding it in a location most secure.
You've heard rumors that the [[Circle of Thorns]] once again have their hands on the [[Malleus Mundi]], and are hiding it in a location most secure.


==={{UL|Whispered Rumor}}===
=== {{UL|Whispered Rumor}} ===
Hushed voices speak of the [[Malleus Mundi]] and it's connection to the [[Circle of Thorns]].
Hushed voices speak of the [[Malleus Mundi]] and it's connection to the [[Circle of Thorns]].


This time of year brings out a special kind of madness and it has usually been connected to the Malleus Mundi, an ancient text of unimaginable power.  This year is no different.
This time of year brings out a special kind of madness and it has usually been connected to the Malleus Mundi, an ancient text of unimaginable power.  This year is no different.


{{green|Investigate the rumors...}}
* {{green|Investigate the rumors...}}


The Malleus Mundi is an ancient text, one of the oldest bound books known to still be in existence. It is a magical focal point as well as a book of some of the most powerful spells ever devised. Whispers speak of its powers being able to bind gods, destroy moons, and re-write the fabric of reality itself.
The Malleus Mundi is an ancient text, one of the oldest bound books known to still be in existence. It is a magical focal point as well as a book of some of the most powerful spells ever devised. Whispers speak of its powers being able to bind gods, destroy moons, and re-write the fabric of reality itself.
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{{green|If true, the Circle of Thorns can not possibly keep the book secured. You have a chance to recover it.}} The Circle have once again tried to secure the book from interlopers, this time by hiding it in a dimension different than their native one: [[Praetoria]]. If the Malleus Mundi wants to it can turn any door into a portal to the Circle's lair on Praetoria, giving you access. From then on, you are on your own.
{{green|If true, the Circle of Thorns can not possibly keep the book secured. You have a chance to recover it.}} The Circle have once again tried to secure the book from interlopers, this time by hiding it in a dimension different than their native one: [[Praetoria]]. If the Malleus Mundi wants to it can turn any door into a portal to the Circle's lair on Praetoria, giving you access. From then on, you are on your own.


{{green|Recover the Malleus Mundi.}}
* {{green|Recover the Malleus Mundi.}}


With resignation you accept the task at hand.  One question burns your mind though:  what exactly will YOU do with the Malleus Mundi once you recover it?
With resignation you accept the task at hand.  One question burns your mind though:  what exactly will YOU do with the Malleus Mundi once you recover it?




{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Magical energy resonates around you.  The Malleus Mundi did want you here, otherwise that door would have just been a door.
{{Mission Objective|Map=HALLOWEEN_2010|Entrance=Magical energy resonates around you.  The Malleus Mundi did want you here, otherwise that door would have just been a door.


Far off in the distance you hear the electronic chatter and clanking of Praetorian Clockwork making their way down here as well.|Primary=Recover the Malleus Mundi|Secondary=Defeat Libri Vermis
Far off in the distance you hear the electronic chatter and clanking of Praetorian Clockwork making their way down here as well.|Primary=Recover the Malleus Mundi|Secondary=Defeat Libri Vermis
** Clockwork arrival time 4:00|Completion=You have defeated Libris Vermis and recovered the Malleus Mundi.}}
** Clockwork arrival time 5:00|Completion=You have defeated Libris Vermis and recovered the (a?) Malleus Mundi.}}




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


* Libri Vermis {{Named|Faction=Circle of Thorns|Type=Libri Vermis}}
* [[Libri Vermis]] {{Named|Faction=Circle of Thorns|Type=Libri Vermis|Rank=Elite Boss}}
* Praetorian Device x 4 (Object)




{{Ambush|
{{Ambush|


If the '''Clockwork Arrival Time expires''' you will be ambushed by '''several waves''' of '''Praetorian Clockwork'''.
If the '''Clockwork Arrival Time expires''' you will be ambushed by '''five waves''' of '''Praetorian Clockwork'''.


The timer can be extended by futzing with the devices found inside the mission.}}
The timer can be extended by futzing with the Praetorian Devices found inside the mission. There are 4 devices, and each device adds 1 minute to the timer.}}




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:'''Libri Vermis''': Interlopers! The power of this book shall be mine and mine alone!}}
:'''Libri Vermis''': Interlopers! The power of this book shall be mine and mine alone!}}


 
=== Reward ===
'''Reward'''


After completing this mission, you may select your choice of reward:
After completing this mission, you may select your choice of reward:


;Keep the Malleus Mundi secure
''You have recovered the Malleus Mundi. A wealth of possibilities opens up before you as to what you shall do with such a powerful tome...''


{{section columns
| heading 1 =
==== Keep the Malleus Mundi secure ====
| section 1 =
In order to prevent this from happening again, you decide that the best protector of the Malleus Mundi is yourself.
In order to prevent this from happening again, you decide that the best protector of the Malleus Mundi is yourself.


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Secured badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Secured badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large [[Inspiration]])''
{{BadgeBox|Secured}}
{{BadgeBox|Secured}}


;Use the Malleus Mundi to gain personal power
| heading 2 =
==== Use the Malleus Mundi to gain personal power ====
| section 2 =
Oh yeah, this thing is REAL power.  You can USE this.


Oh yeah, this thing is REAL power.  You can USE this.
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Power Hungry badge and a rare Invention Recipe.


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Power Hungry badge and a piece of rare Invention Recipe.
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large [[Inspiration]])''
{{BadgeBox|Power Hungry}}
{{BadgeBox|Power Hungry}}


;Attempt to destroy the Malleus Mundi
| heading 3 =
 
==== Attempt to destroy the Malleus Mundi ====
| section 3 =
It might not be permanent, but you'll make the effort.
It might not be permanent, but you'll make the effort.


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Artifact Destroyer badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Artifact Destroyer badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large [[Inspiration]])''
{{BadgeBox|Artifact Destroyer}}
{{BadgeBox|Artifact Destroyer}}


;Hide the Malleus Mundi
| heading 4 =
 
==== Hide the Malleus Mundi ====
| section 4 =
Can a magical artifact such as this ever truly be hidden?
Can a magical artifact such as this ever truly be hidden?


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Veiled badge, and a [[Rock]] Temporary Power, and a random Large [[Inspiration]].
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Veiled badge, and a [[Rock]] Temporary Power, and a random Large [[Inspiration]].
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large [[Inspiration]])''
{{BadgeBox|Veiled}}
{{BadgeBox|Veiled}}


;Send the Malleus Mundi to MAGI
| heading 5 =
==== Sell the Malleus Mundi to the highest bidder (villain/rogue) ====
| section 5 =
Time to profit off your hard work.


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Arriviste badge and 100,000 [[inf]].
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give 5,000 [[inf]])''
{{BadgeBox|Arriviste}}
| heading 6 =
==== Send the Malleus Mundi to MAGI (hero/vigilante) ====
| section 6 =
It might not be ''completely'' secure, but you could gain some influence out of the donation.
It might not be ''completely'' secure, but you could gain some influence out of the donation.


By choosing this reward, you will receive the Trusting badge and 100,000 [[inf]].
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Trusting badge and 100,000 [[inf]].


{{red|'''WARNING:  The Trusting badge will replace the Arriviste badge.'''}}
''(subsequent choices of this reward will only give 5,000 [[inf]])''
{{BadgeBox|Trusting}}
{{BadgeBox|Trusting}}


;Sell the Malleus Mundi to the highest bidder
}}
 
{{orange|missing text}}
 
By choosing this reward, you will receive the Arriviste badge and 100,000 [[inf]].
 
{{red|'''WARNING:  The Arriviste badge will replace the Trusting badge.'''}}
{{BadgeBox|Arriviste}}
 
 
[[Category:Tip Missions]]

Latest revision as of 00:38, 4 October 2023

Editor's Note:

This Tip mission is part of the Halloween Event. It is dropped by defeating Trick or Treat enemies while in costume, even if the character already has three Tips. This tip is available only to Primal Earth characters above level 20; it is not available to characters in Praetoria, regardless of level.

Overview

Whispered Rumor
Tip
Halloween 2010 TipIcon.png
Type Event Tip
Place Anywhere
Available to Heroes, Vigilantes, Villains, and Rogues
Level range 20–50
v  d  e

Whispered Rumors of the Malleus Mundi

You've heard rumors that the Circle of Thorns once again have their hands on the Malleus Mundi, and are hiding it in a location most secure.

Whispered Rumor

Hushed voices speak of the Malleus Mundi and it's connection to the Circle of Thorns.

This time of year brings out a special kind of madness and it has usually been connected to the Malleus Mundi, an ancient text of unimaginable power. This year is no different.

  • Investigate the rumors...

The Malleus Mundi is an ancient text, one of the oldest bound books known to still be in existence. It is a magical focal point as well as a book of some of the most powerful spells ever devised. Whispers speak of its powers being able to bind gods, destroy moons, and re-write the fabric of reality itself.

Rumors now speak of the Circle of Thorns, the magical villain organization from Primal Earth, having their hands on the book, or at least a version of the book. They have never been able to hold onto the Malleus Mundi for any length of time. Someone always tracks them down and takes it from them. Some might say that the book wants to cause strife and conflict, and it uses its own powers to make it so.

If true, the Circle of Thorns can not possibly keep the book secured. You have a chance to recover it. The Circle have once again tried to secure the book from interlopers, this time by hiding it in a dimension different than their native one: Praetoria. If the Malleus Mundi wants to it can turn any door into a portal to the Circle's lair on Praetoria, giving you access. From then on, you are on your own.

  • Recover the Malleus Mundi.

With resignation you accept the task at hand. One question burns your mind though: what exactly will YOU do with the Malleus Mundi once you recover it?


Mission Objective(s)

File:Map HALLOWEEN 2010.png
Map: HALLOWEEN_2010

Magical energy resonates around you. The Malleus Mundi did want you here, otherwise that door would have just been a door.

Far off in the distance you hear the electronic chatter and clanking of Praetorian Clockwork making their way down here as well.

  • Recover the Malleus Mundi
    • Defeat Libri Vermis
    • Clockwork arrival time 5:00

You have defeated Libris Vermis and recovered the (a?) Malleus Mundi.


Enemies

Circle of Thorns
Praetorian Clockwork


Notable NPCs


Ambush!

If the Clockwork Arrival Time expires you will be ambushed by five waves of Praetorian Clockwork.

The timer can be extended by futzing with the Praetorian Devices found inside the mission. There are 4 devices, and each device adds 1 minute to the timer.


Reward

After completing this mission, you may select your choice of reward:

You have recovered the Malleus Mundi. A wealth of possibilities opens up before you as to what you shall do with such a powerful tome...

Keep the Malleus Mundi secure

In order to prevent this from happening again, you decide that the best protector of the Malleus Mundi is yourself.

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Secured badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large Inspiration)

Badge

You have kept the Malleus Mundi secure the best way you know how, by securing it yourself.

Use the Malleus Mundi to gain personal power

Oh yeah, this thing is REAL power. You can USE this.

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Power Hungry badge and a rare Invention Recipe.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large Inspiration)

Badge

The Malleus Mundi has real power, and you've tapped into some of its potential.

Attempt to destroy the Malleus Mundi

It might not be permanent, but you'll make the effort.

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Artifact Destroyer badge and a piece of rare Arcane Salvage.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large Inspiration)

Badge

You have gone about the proper ritual to destroy the Malleus Mundi, but you are unsure if it is truly gone.

Hide the Malleus Mundi

Can a magical artifact such as this ever truly be hidden?

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Veiled badge, and a Rock Temporary Power, and a random Large Inspiration.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give a random Large Inspiration)

Badge

You have done your best to hide the Malleus Mundi in a place where it can never be found.

Sell the Malleus Mundi to the highest bidder (villain/rogue)

Time to profit off your hard work.

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Arriviste badge and 100,000 inf.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give 5,000 inf)

Badge
Arriviste (requires rogue/villain)

Selling the Malleus Mundi to the highest bidder is a choice that may come back to haunt you.


You never knew that a simple unreadable book could fetch such a price.

Send the Malleus Mundi to MAGI (hero/vigilante)

It might not be completely secure, but you could gain some influence out of the donation.

By choosing this reward, you will receive the Trusting badge and 100,000 inf.

(subsequent choices of this reward will only give 5,000 inf)

Badge
Trusting (requires hero/vigilante)

You've handed the Malleus Mundi over to MAGI for safekeeping. You hope.


Unfortunately MAGI didn't hold onto the Malleus Mundi for long, or you'd know just where to make a quick score.