Mission:Power Overwhelming - Part Two: The One That Got Away
Part Two: The One That Got Away
Briefing
The power that you had in that timelime was immense, Character. We need to see about starting you down that path in order to combat what is to come.
Our best resource would be to consult with those Incarnates who currently exist among us. I believe you know of them quite well, correct? Statesman and Lord Recluse. Both of them would be the most 'well known' Incarnates.
- Well known? There are others?
Of course. That is what I am hoping they will tell us. There are many other Incarnates out there aside from those two. Some more powerful than them, others much less. There are even some who do not realize that they have this connection to the Well.
Speak with Statesman/Lord Recluse
Unnecessary Solicitation
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Statesman
Character! Always good to see you. You fought well against Recluse and his plan to absorb the powers of everyone in the world. What can I do for someone such as you?
- I'm here to find out about Incarnates, Statesman.
Character, what can I do for you today?
- I'm here to find out about Incarnates, Statesman.
Character, it is... good to see you. You have been through a lot, haven't you? Serving Recluse... striking him down. We are still wary of you in the Phalanx, due to your actions against us. But, you have earned our respect for taking the fight to Recluse's door. What is it that you want from me today?
- I'm here to find out about Incarnates, Statesman.
... Character. You had best choose your words very carefully. I am not in a mood to deal with your actions any further. Unless you are here to once again threaten the Freedom Phalanx?
- Easy. I'm here to find out about Incarnates.
Incarnates? What do you want to know about them? It is common knowledge where the source of my power comes from. I'm afraid, however, that there's little else I could tell you.
- I believe you might know about others becoming Incarnates.
Statesman pauses, looking you over.
... I can't divulge that information, Character. You have plenty of power already. Recluse has shown that even just one other powerful Incarnate is enough to throw the world into chaos. I can't risk -
Statesman begins to shake wildly, staggering backwards. After a few moments, he becomes still, breathing lightly.
- ... Statesman?
No, not Statesman. You may know me as the Well of the Furies. I am speaking to you now through Statesman. You wish to earn my power, do you? To go beyond the limits of what your current peers are capable of? Statesman would see that no others achieve this, but I will not let his petty concerns come between you and your goals.
There is a man, his name is Trapdoor. Lord Recluse forced the powers of the Incarnate upon him, setting this man on a path that would eventually lead him to you. He had been captured by Arachnos, but escaped. In the process, he acquired a very powerful item, one that responds to those who have the power of the Incarnate.
However, his power is tainted, he is unable to get it to respond. You, however... you could obtain this item and begin your ascent to greatness.
- Where is Trapdoor located?
He is located in a Council base, cowering in fear of his own destiny. If you go there, you can take the artifact from him and begin to move yourself forward. That is all I will say for now, Character. Until we meet again.
Statesman collapses in front of you, catching his breath. You should go speak with Mender Ramiel about what happened here, before moving to find Trapdoor.
Statesman and the WellYou went to speak with Statesman regarding Incarnates. Statesman was wary about giving you any information. Before you could try to convince him, he was taken over by a being claiming to be the Well of the Furies. It told you that you could find a way to begin your path as an Incarnate through an artifact being held by a man named Trapdoor.
- (Leave)
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Lord Recluse
Character, know that the only reason I allow you to enter this hall is because of the respect you command. You are outside of my control, ever since that battle you and I had in the future.
Why have you come here today?
- It's regarding Incarnates.
Character. I do not say this to many often, but it is good to see you, given the aid you rendered regarding that situation with Reichsman. What do you wish to speak about?
- I'm here to speak about Incarnates.
Ah, Character. You're a welcome sight here within Arachnos, since your attack on the very heart of the Freedom Phalanx itself! What is it that you want?
- I want to speak with you about Incarnates.
Make this quick, Character. I have not so soon forgotten your role in stopping one of my largest plans to date.
- I don't like this any more than you do. I'm here to talk to you about Incarnates.
Lord Recluse laughs, shaking his head.
You've come to ask me about Incarnates? I suppose it is well known where the source of my power comes from.
What did you seek to know, Character?
- I'm here to find out the path towards becoming an Incarnate.
The path? There is no one true path, Character. Well... That isn't true. There are some ways towards becoming an Incarnate. Perhaps... You would like to offer yourself as an experiment to find out just -
Lord Recluse grips his chest as his eyes go wide.
Not... you...!
Recluse's head slumps forward, turning back and forth, as if struggling against something. After a moment, he calms and looks to you.
- Recluse?
Recluse is not here at the moment. You are speaking to what many call the Well of the Furies. Recluse would never tell you what he secretly knows, what he secretly dreads. He is a... disappointment, really. He craves power, but seeks to gain it in every other method save for ones connected to myself. I can see in you this desire for power, however. You will never be able to gain it through Recluse.
That is why I am speaking to you today, Character. There are many who would stand in your way towards obtaining the power found within the Well. I would move to tip the scales in your favor. Do you know of a man named Trapdoor? He was part of Lord Recluse's plans to try to replicate my power without my actual power source. He succeeded... somewhat.
Trapdoor was recently a prisoner of Arachnos, but escaped. He tracked down an item that is connected to myself, an Incarnate artifact, if you will. He is aware of its power, but his twisted source of power will not trigger the artifact.
- Where can I find Trapdoor?
He is hiding within a Council base, trying to escape the arm of Arachnos. If you are able to defeat him, you can claim his artifact for yourself. It will give you a link to the untapped power of the Well and begin your true rise to power. Until we meet again, Character...
The Well leaves Recluse's body. You decide it would be best to step away and speak to Mender Ramiel before pursuing the wishes of the Well.
Recluse and the WellYou went to speak with Lord Recluse regarding Incarnates. Recluse refused to give you any information and was then taken over by a being claiming to be the Well of the Furies. It told you that you could find a way to begin your path as an Incarnate through an artifact being held by a man named Trapdoor.
- (Leave)
Speak with Mender Ramiel
Unnecessary Solicitation
As Mender Ramiel has not given you a means of contacting him without talking face to face, there is no Unnecessary Solicitation.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Mender Ramiel
Character, were you able to get in touch with one of the Incarnates?
- I spoke with Statesman for a moment, before the Well took him over.
Statesman was taken over by the Well? This is very interesting, Character. My studies into the Well have not covered something such as that. I will have to expand my horizons a bit more...
You said the Well told you about a man named Trapdoor who had an artifact on him? This may be the entrance we're looking for, Character. That artifact may respond to someone such as yourself, even if its full power is not fully realized. I would propose that you go to track down the artifact, while I do my research into the Well taking control over powerful Incarnates.
You'll only need to retrieve the artifact from Trapdoor. Whether or not that's through his demise is up to you.
- Alright, I'll be back soon.
Character, were you able to get in touch with one of the Incarnates?
- I spoke with Recluse... and the Well.
The Well? It communicated directly to you?
You explain to Mender Ramiel what the Well told you, along with the fate of Trapdoor.
Interesting... I should study more of Recluse's motives. I do wonder if he would ever be able to properly replicate the power of the Well without requiring a connection to it...
Oh, yes, Trapdoor. It is a bit concerning that the Well was able to take over Recluse like that. It would be a shame for you to gain this power only to lose yourself, wouldn't it? I can look into the possible reasons why this happened to Recluse. For now, I would say it's safe enough to take the artifact from Trapdoor.
The artifact is one that does not sound like it contains a lot of power. In fact, I imagine it is stilll de-powered, waiting to be activated. The sooner you can retrieve it, the better. I should have more information for you regarding this power when you return.
- Very well.
Track down Trapdoor
Unnecessary Solicitation
I'm making some strides on my end regarding the Well, Character.
Mission Objective(s)
You're teleported directly into the Council base. Trapdoor lurks somewhere within, holding the artifact that can unlock the powers of an Incarnate.
- Track down Trapdoor
- Face off against Trapdoor
- Speak with Trapdoor
You've recovered the artifact from Trapdoor!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Trapdoor (Elite Boss)
- Trapdoor Bifurcation (Bifurcation Minion)
If struggling against Trapdoor's regeneration, one tactic is to use the lava on the ground floor to help drain his healthpoints by making him stand in it while fighting. The 'best' way is to defeat the Bifurcations whenever they are spawned, as they are the main cause of Trapdoor's high regeneration. Seize the moment to attack Trapdoor as much as possible before he respawns them.
Please... just let me walk away! I didn't want any of this to happen, I just wanted to live a normal life!
- Where is the artifact?
You see Trapdoor grasping the artifact, glaring at you.
You can't have it! Do you hear me?! This holds the key to untold power, power that I won't let fall into someone else's hands!
- ... you want mercy and then you say something like that?
I can't go back to my normal life, don't you understand?! I need this to continue forward, to make my mark, to fight for my old life back! I won't let you take away this chance from me, do you hear me?!
- I'll help you get your old life back. Just give me the artifact and you can begin.
- You... you would do that? You're not just going to send me back to an Arachnos prison? Who could help me? Who would help me?
- There are people out there who will help you. Trust me.
- Trapdoor looks around suspiciously, then back to you.
- ... Alright. I'll give you the artifact. But mark my words, Character. If this is a trick... If no one will help me, I'll find you again!
- Trapdoor extends his hand, holding the artifact in the palm of his hand.
- (Take the artifact)
The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a mirror. It is big enough that you can just see your face within it.
The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a magic symbol, solid in your palm.
The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a replica DNA strand, solid in your palm.
The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a solid piece of paper riddled with numerous equations and formulas.
The form of the artifact shifts as it rests in your hand for a few minutes before forming into a schematic for some sort of device, though you're not sure what exactly this device is.
Redeemed TrapdoorYou chose to help Trapdoor redeem himself. He trusted enough in you to hand over the Incarnate artifact that was in his possession.
- Leave
- I don't have time for this. I'm taking this artifact, even if it's at the cost of your life!
- Trapdoor prepares to fight you again, though it's obvious that he's in no shape to pose a challenge to you anymore.
- (Finish off Trapdoor and take the artifact.)
You decided to kill Trapdoor, as it was obvious he was unwilling to give you his Incarnate artifact.
- Leave
Trapdoor Dialogue
Debriefing
There is no Debriefing message. Mender Ramiel will prompt the player for his next mission.