Carnival of Vengeance
Overview
The Carnival of Vengeance is a group that has broken off from the Carnival of Light. They have succumbed to the call of the Talons of Vengeance and now are blinded by rage and hate. They are led by Vermilion, who was once known as Cerulean before he fell to vengeance.
Enemy Types
Minions
Wrathful Acolyte
The Wrathful Acolytes serve as front line forces for the Carnival of Vengeance, a faction of the Carnival of Light which believes it would be better to join the Talons of Vengeance, rather than resist them. They can trace their origins back to the Legacy Chain, and retain some of their armor and accoutrements.
Powers
Luminous Fists Melee Minor DMG(Energy/Smashing), -Res(Foe,Energy), -Def(Foe,Energy)
You pummel your target with your fists, which are wreathed in a brilliant energy. In addition to Smashing and Energy damage, this attack has a chance to reduce your target's Energy Resistance and Defense.
Luminous Bolt Ranged Minor DMG (Energy/Smashing), Knockback
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of light at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.
Luminous Strike Melee, High DMG(Energy/Smashing), Knockdown, -Def(Foe,Energy)
You bring your fists down on your target in a powerful attack. In addition to Smashing and Energy damage, this attack reduces your target's defenses against Energy attacks and has a chance to knock them off their feet.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Vengeful Attendant
The Vengeful Attendants serve as front line forces for the Carnival of Vengeance, a faction of the Carnival of Light which believes it would be better to join the Talons of Vengeance, rather than resist them. They were once followers of Vanessa DeVore.
Powers
Lightstaff Bolt Ranged Lethal/Negative, Med Dam +KB
The Lightstaff used by the Praetorian Carnival courses with magical energy. Some of this energy can be fired at a ranged target. On hitting the target, this pulse can erupt in a burst of energy damage that has the potential to temporarily blind the target.
Shimmering Smash Melee, Minor DMG(Energy/Smashing), -Heal(Foe)
You bash your target with your staff. This attack deals minor energy and smashing damage, but recharges quickly and has a chance to reduce your target's ability to be healed for a short time.
Shimmering Bolt Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing/Energy), -ToHit(Foe)
You launch a burst of energy from your staff at a target, causing minor Smashing and Energy damage. There is also a small chance that the target could be blinded by the radiant projectile.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Lieutenants
Implacable Anchorite
The Implacable Anchorites are well-trained in the mystical arts and serve as commanders in the Carnival of Vengeance, a faction of the Carnival of Light which believes it would be better to join the Talons of Vengeance, rather than resist them. Many of them can trace their origins back to the Midnight Squad of Praetoria, but others have been derived from the followers of Vanessa DeVore.
Powers
Lightstaff Melee, Smashing/Energy, -End(Foe)
The Lightstaff used by the Praetorian Carnival courses with magical energy. Some of this energy is transferred to a target when hit by the staff, which can occasionally cause the target to lose Endurance.
Lightstaff Bolt Ranged Lethal/Negative, Med Dam +KB
The Lightstaff used by the Praetorian Carnival courses with magical energy. Some of this energy can be fired at a ranged target. On hitting the target, this pulse can erupt in a burst of energy damage that has the potential to temporarily blind the target.
Incandescent Burst Ranged, Minor DMG (Energy/Smashing), -DMG (Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)
You fire a luminous projectile at the target, dazzling them. This reduces their chance to hit and their damage, while inspiring you and increasing your own damage.
Radiant Burst Ranged Moderate DMG (Energy), Minor DoT (Fire), -ToHit(Foe), -End(Foe)
You channel energy through your Lightstaff, resulting in a massive burst of energy whose brightness temporarily exceeds that of the sun. The energy output is large enough to potentially cause your target to catch fire, and may overwhelm their senses so much that they lose Endurance.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Inimical Eremite
The Inimical Eremites are well-trained in the mystical arts and serve as commanders in the Carnival of Vengeance, a faction of the Carnival of Light which believes it would be better to join the Talons of Vengeance, rather than resist them. They can trace their origins back to the Legacy Chain, and retain some of their armor and accoutrements.
Powers
Luminous Fists Melee Minor DMG(Energy/Smashing), -Res(Foe,Energy), -Def(Foe,Energy)
You pummel your target with your fists, which are wreathed in a brilliant energy. In addition to Smashing and Energy damage, this attack has a chance to reduce your target's Energy Resistance and Defense.
Luminous Bolt Ranged Minor DMG (Energy/Smashing), Knockback
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of light at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.
Luminous Strike Melee, High DMG(Energy/Smashing), Knockdown, -Def(Foe,Energy)
You bring your fists down on your target in a powerful attack. In addition to Smashing and Energy damage, this attack reduces your target's defenses against Energy attacks and has a chance to knock them off their feet.
Luminous Torrent Cone Energy/Smash, Knockback, -ToHit(Foe)
You unleash a powerful cone of light that deals Energy and Smashing damage to your target. This torrent has the chance to reduce the targets' chance to hit and to knock them off their feet.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Bosses
Relentless Armor
Brought to life by magical incantations retained by the former Midnight Squad and nearly lost to history, these animated golems serve as powerful guardians and sentries for the Carnival of Vengeance, a faction of the Carnival of Light which believes it would be better to join the Talons of Vengeance, rather than resist them. Constructed from scattered pieces of armor found around First Ward, the technologically advanced war machines make use of powerful tech swords which can fire bursts of energy at a target from range or rapidly cut them down in melee.
Powers
Slash Melee, Moderate Dam(Lethal), -Def(Foe,All)
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Hack Melee, High Dam(Lethal), -Def(Foe,All)
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate
Spear of Light Ranged, High DMG(Energy)
You discharge a beam of energy from your sword, striking the target for high damage. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate
Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Dam(Lethal), -Def(Foe,All)
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Moderate
Whirling Sword PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), -Def(Foe,All)
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Slow
Luminous Barrier Toggle, +Def(Smashing, Lethal, Energy,Self), Resistance to Defense Debuffs
Luminous Barrier creates an energy barrier that can deflect physical attacks. Your defense to smashing and lethal attacks is increased as weapons and powers like bullets, blades and punches tend to deflect off the shield. This shield also absorbs energy damage, increasing your resistance to those attacks. Luminous Barrier further grants you resistance to Defense Debuffs.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Hardened Resistance
Automatons of all kinds are resistant to virtually all mind-affecting statuses. Also, due to their unrelenting nature, automatons tend to be resistant to statuses which counteract their momentum, including Repel, Immobilize, Knockup and Knockback.
Vindictive Mistress
The Mistresses are extremely powerful sorceresses and mystics, able to twist magical energies into a diverse selection of abilities. With few exceptions, they are the most talented mystics in the Carnival of Vengeance, and form the core of its leadership. Their newfound loyalty to the Talons has granted them some of their unique morphology. These Mistresses represent some of the most loyal of Vanessa's original followers, and their departure from the Carnival of Light has strained that organization significantly.
Powers
Shining Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy), -Rec(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)
You can send a large blast of energy at a foe, dealing heavy damage. There is also a chance that you will reduce your target's chance to hit and their Recovery. Damage: Low, Recharge: Moderate
Judgement Ranged Hold, Moderate DoT(Energy), -Heal(Foe)
You hold your target in Judgement with your whip, preventing them from moving. While they helplessly tremble under your gaze, they suffer energy damage and are healed less effectively.
Radiance AoE, Moderate DMG(Energy), Confuse, -End(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)
You unleash a radiant burst in a short radius around you. This deals Energy damage to all targets in the burst. It also has a chance to reduce each target's Endurance and To Hit chance, as well as a smaller chance of Confusing each target.
Brilliance Ranged, Heal(Ally,Self), +Regen(Self), +Rec(Self), -DMG(Foe, All), -ToHit(Foe), -Regen(Foe)
You channel energy through your body and into a targeted foe. Through transference from the target, some of your health and that of your allies is restored. Additionally, your personal recovery and regeneration are boosted briefly. The targeted foe's regeneration, chance to hit and damage are reduced.
Coruscating Lash Close, High DMG(Energy), Foe -Res, Knockdown, Minor DoT(Fire)
You channel energy into your whip and lash out at your foe, dealing high energy damage and causing fire damage over time. Lash has longer range than most melee attacks. It will reduce the target's damage resistance and also has a chance to knockdown your target.
Coruscating Thrash Short Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Energy), DoT(Fire), Knockdown, -Res(Foe,All)
You channel energy into your whip and make an impressive sweep, causing high energy damage to enemies within a wide cone and also causing some fire damage over time. Coruscating Thrash has a larger range than most melee cones. Targets that are struck will also have their resistance to damage reduced for a short time and may be knocked down.
Blessing of Light Resistance
The Mistresses of the Carnival are a beacon of strength and hope to all who know them. This manifests itself as a significant resistance to Negative Energy attacks.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.
Named Bosses
Vermilion
Cerulean's blood lust has gotten the best of him and now he has let his thirst for vengeance completely overtake him. The blue wizard may yet exist somewhere behind those burning red eyes, but reasonable conversation with him seems an impossibility at this point. He's become an agent of vengeance.
Powers
Lightstaff Melee, Smashing/Energy, -End(Foe)
The Lightstaff used by the Praetorian Carnival courses with magical energy. Some of this energy is transferred to a target when hit by the staff, which can occasionally cause the target to lose Endurance.
Lightstaff Bolt Ranged Lethal/Negative, Med Dam +KB
The Lightstaff used by the Praetorian Carnival courses with magical energy. Some of this energy can be fired at a ranged target. On hitting the target, this pulse can erupt in a burst of energy damage that has the potential to temporarily blind the target.
Incandescent Burst Ranged, Minor DMG (Energy/Smashing), -DMG (Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)
You fire a luminous projectile at the target, dazzling them. This reduces their chance to hit and their damage, while inspiring you and increasing your own damage.
Radiant Burst Ranged Moderate DMG (Energy), Minor DoT (Fire), -ToHit(Foe), -End(Foe)
You channel energy through your Lightstaff, resulting in a massive burst of energy whose brightness temporarily exceeds that of the sun. The energy output is large enough to potentially cause your target to catch fire, and may overwhelm their senses so much that they lose Endurance.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Praetorian Carnival forces are naturally resistant to several types of damage, but have a weakness to negative energy.
Related Badges
When you roll into town, the fractured Carnivals of Praetoria know to close up shop before you force the issue. You defeated several Carnival of Light, Vengeance, or War to earn this badge.