Mission:Experts in the Field (Villain) - Part Three: Professional Advice
Part Three: Professional Advice
Briefing
So, this Pandora's Box thing. Ancient, possibly magical artifact, really powerful, everyone wants it. Totally not my specialty. I do guns. But... I think I found someone who can help.
See, there's a guy who works with this kind of stuff. Goes all over the world, picking up magical trinkets wherever he can find them. The more powerful or famous it is, the more he's interested in it.
Thing is, this guy usually operates around Paragon. Makes sense, cause that place is filled with all sorts of kooky magic stuff and so that's where he'd want to be most of the time. But I've got a source that says he's paying a visit to the Isles this week, and after a bit of searching I think I've got an address for you.
So, how about it? You interested?
- I'm interested. Who is this guy?
Guy's name is Odysseus. Yeah, I know, weird name, right? Runs an outfit out of Paragon called the Fighters or the Barbarians or something. Anyway, my info has him managing shipments from a warehouse not far from here.
Keep your guard up when you go in, Character. This guy may be a magic-lovin' kook but he's tough, and he probably won't be happy to see you.
Unnecessary Solicitation
This Odysseus character isn't going to be here forever. You need to get moving if you want to catch him in the Isles.
Mission Objective(s)
This is the location Harriman indicated. It looks like Odysseus is moving some pretty high-grade merchandise through here.
- Interrogate Odysseus
- Find Odysseus
- Speak with Odysseus
You've negotiated an alliance with Odysseus and his Warriors, and may have gotten a crucial lead on Pandora's Box.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
Odysseus struggles to catch his breath.
You got me, Character. Good show. Now, if you don't mind, please tell me why you've decided to crash my little side-business. I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement.
- Pandora's Box, Odysseus. Heard of it?
Odysseus manages a grin at the mention of Pandora's Box.
Heard of it? Character, I'd be surprised if there's a Villain in the Isles that hasn't heard about Pandora's Box. Everywhere you look, some chump with a scrap of power starts glowing yellow and becomes the Next Big Thing.
I've already diverted significant resources towards tracking down the artifact, and I was just preparing to pursue one of my leads.
- And that lead would be...?
Oh, you'd love the answer to that one, wouldn't you? Forbidden artifacts are my speciality, Character, and Pandora's Box is the Grand Prize. I'm not just going to give up the chase that easily.
- Who said you'd have to? I'm talking long-term here, Odysseus.
Odysseus furrows his brow in suspicion.
What are you proposing, Character?
- That we combine resources. Or do you want Arachnos to find the Box first?
That... is a fair point, Character. I shall consider your proposal.
You hand Odysseus one of Lastri's business cards. Odysseus claims it with a raised eyebrow.
Interesting. You've become rather organized, Character. I'll contact your assistant and negotiate terms. If we can come to an agreement, then you'll have my network at your disposal, as well as the support of my Warriors.
Odysseus stands, pocketing the card.
This may prove to be a profitable arrangement after all. Still... next time, call, will you? I would prefer to negotiate contracts with a little less damage to my property.
- Fair enough Odysseus. I'll speak with you later.
Debriefing
Hey, boss. Just got a call from Lastri. Said you convinced this Odysseus character to sign on, and wanted me to tell you that the paperwork's all been settled.
I gotta say, you can be convincing when you want to be. I figured you'd pound some info out of the guy - I never expected this to be a recruitment op. Anyway, Lastri sent along some info you're going to want to hear...