Mission:Blood Begets Blood - Part Three: The Darkest Hour
Part Three: The Darkest Hour
Briefing
Serene is aware of our efforts to stop her and has now chosen to make her move. I'm sensing the enraged minds of the Talons of Vengeance surging this way, and just beyond our wards the troubled thoughts of the Apparitions press against our defenses, eager to possess new hosts. But don't worry, the Apparitions aren't a threat... yet.
If I were Serene, the job of the Talons would be to tear down our wards and then let the Apparitions overwhelm us. I need you to help make sure that they do not succeed.
- I'm on it.
Good. While Makwa and Nadia lead the ritual to keep the wards up, you and I will need to lend our aid wherever the Talons grow most bold in their offensive. Even the Talons have limits, and if they cannot break the wards they will retreat before long.
The Carnival of Light is weaker than ever right now, Character, you really are our only hope.
Good luck, to all of us.
Unnecessary Solicitation
If the Talons overrun us here at the Chapel then the rest of First Ward will soon follow. We are the only thing standing in Serene's way now.
The Talons will be here soon, Character. The Wards must be protected, or the Apparitions will overwhelm us all.
- What do you need me to do?
There are four Wards placed around the Chapel. As long as they are intact the Apparitions will not be able to cross the boundaries.
The Talons of Vengeance, however, are not bound by such mystical laws. They will do everything in their power to undo the magic of the Wards and then the Apparitions will be able to flood in and overwhelm us.
Stop the Talons at all costs!
- Alright. Let's get to work. (Start Mission)
Mission Objective(s)
The air crackles with magical energy as the wards work overtime keeping the malign essence of the apparitions at bay. A woman's scream rises from the southern edge of the Cemetery, but it is not a scream of pain or terror, it is one of absolute unfettered bloodthirsty rage. The Talons have arrived.
- Defend the Chapel of Enduring Light
- 4 Wards to Defend
- Confront Sorceress Serene
- Defeat Master Midnight
- 3 Waves of Carnival of Vengeance to defeat
- 2 waves of Midnight Masters to defeat
While you defended the Wards from the Talons of Vengeance, Master Midnight's betrayal ruined all your efforts. Though you drove him off, your victory is due in part to Sorceress Serene's own betrayal of Midnight once she had Diabolique's Talisman delivered to her by that traitor.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Vanessa DeVore (Carnival of Light Boss Ally)
- Master Midnight (Midnight Masters Boss)
Ambush! After starting the mission, you are ambushed by nine waves of Talons of Vengeance.
Ambush! After Serene and Midnight talk, you are ambushed by three waves of Carnival of Vengeance.
Debriefing
I... I'm sorry, Character...
My foresight never showed me this, I... I saw Midnight as a hero and yet he was working with Serene this entire time.
Now all my visions are suspect...
Or are they?
Midnight did everything he could to acquire Diabolique's Talisman to give it to Serene not out of vengeance, but out of some misplaced love... Perhaps it is this love that will ultimately lead to Midnight's redemption. I cannot tell for sure, but I know that I will not give up on him.