Mission:Common - Raid a Freakshow hideout and retrieve one of the new implants

Raid a Freakshow hideout and retrieve one of the new implants (30-35)

Briefing

This has got to be the weirdest thing I've heard about the Freakshow all year. Apparently, some Freaks are trying to branch out into technomagic. This can't be good. One of my contacts, Josef Keller, heard a rumor that they're trying to magically enhance their implants. If they succeed, they could become even more dangerous. I need you to raid a Freakshow hideout and retrieve one of these 'technomagical' implants. Then take it to Josef; he can help us analyze the threat it poses.

Mission Acceptance

If we let the Freakshow get any stronger, we may find that we'll soon be no match for them.

Retrieve Freak technomagic

Unnecessary Solicitation

We really need to see that implant, Character. We need to know what we're dealing with here.

Mission Objective(s)

The voices of the Freakshow are raised in unison, chanting the words or a long dead language, with the occasional missed word.

• Retrieve Freak technomagic
  • Locate Technomagic

You defeated the Freakshow and found a techno-magical cybernetic part.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Sacrificial victim (Non-Escort Hostage)

Freakshow Sentries

Before Combat

Freakshow Minion 1: When will the new tech be ready?

Freakshow Minion 2: I can't wait to get my hands on it!

Combat Start

Freakshow Minion 1: Get lost, chump!

Sacrificial victim

Before Combat

Freakshow Lieutenant: Triumpants!...No, wait, Triumphantes!

Sacrificial victim: What is wrong with you people?

Combat Start

Freakshow Lieutenant: You'll ruin everything! This is totally unfair!

Upon Rescue

Sacrificial victim: If there's anything worse than being sacrificed, it's being sacrificed incompetently.

Technomagic implant

This steel implant, designed to replace a large section of forearm, is inscribed with mystic runes.

Take implant to Josef Keller

Ambush! Upon exiting the previous mission you will be ambushed by Freakshow!

Unnecessary Solicitation

Keller needs to see that implant!

Mission Objective(s)

• Take implant to Josef Keller

Josef Keller

Briefing

Ah, yes. These magic runes are used in conjunction ceremonies, when two unlike objects must be united as one. I'm sure the Freaks are trying to enhance the union of their metal parts with their bodies, in order to combine the flexibility of muscle and the strength of steel.

I'm troubled, though, by what you say about that sacrifice. From your description, it sounds almost like a Circle of Thorns ceremony, though a poorly performed one. It seems impossible, but it could make sense of one strange report I've received that the Freakshow have been seen working with the Circle of Thorns. With those dread mystics to teach them, they could easily become ten times as dangerous with magical powers to enhance their considerable might.

I can tell you where the Freakshow and the Circle are rumored to be meeting. I suggest you work to stop them.

Defeat all Freaks, Circle

Unnecessary Solicitation

If the Freaks gain all the powers of the Circle, they may become virtually invincible.

Mission Objective(s)

The air crackles with a wild magical energy that clings to your skin.

• Defeat all Freaks, Circle

You defeated the Freakshow and the Circle of Thorns.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Triz-Mez (Freakshow Tank Smasher)
• Tutor Solinar (Circle of Thorns Agony Mage)

Circle Sentries

Before Combat

Circle Minion 1: The Freakshow are eager pupils.

Circle Minion 2: If not overly adept ones. But we only need a few.

Combat Start

Circle Minion 1: Isn't that Character? Well, this may get more interesting.

Circle teaching Freakshow

Before Combat

Freakshow Minion: So if I use this thorn thingy..?

Circle Minion: Your magic will be much stronger, yes.

Combat Start

Freakshow Minion: Why do you always gotta mess with us, Character?

Circle Minion: The deal was nearly complete!

Boss Discussion

Before Combat

Tutor Solinar: The Spirit Thorn is our gift to you.

Triz-Mez: I dont know about this.

Combat Start

Tutor Solinar: You've confounded the Circle one too many, Character.

Triz-Mez: Let's talk about this thorn thing later.

Debriefing

So, the Circle was teaching magic to the Freakshow, and giving them Spirit thorns? I've heard that those Spirit thorns can be used by the Circle to take over a body. Maybe that was their plan all along? Circle mystics running around in Freakshow bodies. That's a scary thought, Character. I'm glad you were on top of things.