Mission:The Hearts of Darkness - Rogues' Contest: Undisciplined Disciple
Undisciplined Disciple
Briefing
Character. Before this first round of the competition begins, we must be certain that the ever present grasp of Arachnos has not taken notice of our... festivities. Thus, I have assigned each of you the task of reducing your profile - your importance, if you will - in the eyes of those who govern the pecking order in the Rogue Isles.
In other words, make the Arbiters believe you're not someone worth paying attention to for the time being.
- If I must. What exactly do I need to do?
You have most likely already spoken with the arbiters that grant you permission to increase your powers. Although they appear to regard you as just one of the teeming throng that litters the streets of Mercy Island, this is not truly the case. I would suspect they have already taken a silent interest towards your activities, making your movements not as slight as you may believe.
You will need to make them think you're not worth considering for the time being. As part of your challenge, I will leave the details up to you. However, if I were to offer a suggestion, perhaps you may want to convince them that you're woefully inexperienced.
Dr. Graves pauses for a moment as he reads your face.
In other words, tell them you're a 'noob'.
Talk to Arbiter Richard in Mercy Island
Unnecessary Solicitation
What is delaying you, Character. Distract the Arbiter by making him believe you are of no consequence!
Mission Objective(s)
- Talk to Arbiter Richards in Mercy Island
- Mercy Island
What is it that you want, citizen? I am not required to speak with you unless you feel you need training. Out with it already!
- So, umm... You're a trainer, right?
What kind of foolish question is that? Of course I'm a trainer!
Arbiter Richards stares at you with extreme annoyance.
Hold on a moment... You're Character, are you not? You've already been granted the right to increase your powers several times now. As a matter of fact, I believe I may even have granted you that right personally. What is this all about?
- I don't remember... I think I may have been, um, mindwiped.
Mindwiped? I'm unaware of any local individual who has been authorized use of those powers, let alone deign to use them on you. Now speak up! Who was it that mindwiped you?
- I don't remember. I was mindwiped, remember?
How convenient. Alright then. I'll play along... For now.
Arbiter Richards glares at you.
To answer your original question, yes... I'm a trainer. An arbiter, to be exact. You will come to me when you feel you can demonstrate increased powers through undertaking tasks that please Arachnos and Lord Recluse. If you can exhibit enough gained experience I, or another Arbiter, may judge you worthy of the privilege of increasing your powers.
- I forgot what experience means.
WHAT?! How could you forget something as simple as that? Experience is gained by combating those that Arachnos deems an enemy. Or by undertaking special missions, as well. Only a simpleton would ask such a ridiculous question!
...oh yes... I forget...
You've been mindwiped.
- Oh no! Maybe you've been mindwiped, too?
I HAVE NOT --
Arbiter Richards viciously snarls as if he is seriously considering striking you. After a deep breath, he regains his composure.
I have an idea... let me help you, Character. I want you to go to speak with Arbiter Unger in Port Oakes. I'm quite certain that he will be more than happy to answer any and every question you have for him. Please be sure to ask him, oh I don't know, any little thing you're even the slightest bit curious about. Perhaps you would like to know why the sky is blue? Well then, you be sure to ask, alright? That'll be fun, won't it?
Travel south beyond the wall until you arrive at the Ferry at which point you can take it to Port Oakes West. Now... leave my presence...
Immediately.
- Thank you so much for your help, Arbiter. Have a nice day!
Trainers are capable of helping your character grow stronger. Whenever you gain enough experience to Level Up, a flashing arrow will appear near your Experience Bar. When you see this arrow, speak with a trainer!
Depending on your character's level, Trainers can allow you to learn new Powers, or can help you add Enhancement Slots to Powers you already have.
Visiting Trainers every time you Level Up is an essential part of your character's growth - remember to train whenever you get the chance!
Go take a ride on the Ferry to Port Oakes West
Unnecessary Solicitation
Hmmm... You've been effective at distracting one of Arbiters. Now do as he said and arrive at the Ferry so that you can ride to Port Oakes West.
Mission Objective(s)
- Go take a ride on the Ferry to Port Oakes West
- Use your map to locate the Rogue Island Ferry
You've reached the Rogue Island Ferry leading out of Mercy Island. Take a trip to Port Oakes West and find Arbiter Unger in the Arena District.
Talk to Arbiter Unger
Unnecessary Solicitation
You should be able to find Arbiter Unger in the Arena District. The Arena District is in the southern region of Port Oakes.
Mission Objective(s)
- Talk to Arbiter Unger
- Port Oakes
Citizen. If you are standing before me, that must only mean you are claiming your right to increase your powers? You in no way would be here to waste my time, am I right? I mean...
That would be quite dangerous, wouldn't you agree?
- Actually, Arbiter Richards directed me to you.
Oh he did now, did he? What is it that you need from me that he could not deal with himself?
- I wanted to know how the Ferries worked.
You wanted to know how the ferries work...
And he sent you to me. To ask me 'how the ferries' work.
Let me make sure I understand this correctly. Arbiter Richards, rather than answering this pathetic question himself, sent you to ME. And he very specifically said, to you, that you were to speak to Arbiter Unger... am I understanding this right?
- No sir... He said 'speak to that brown-nosing Unger'.
...Brown.... nosing?...
Arbiter Unger clenches his teeth.
I see. Very well. I'll answer your question, citizen.
The ferries are but one means of transportation throughout the islands that make up the Rogue Isles. By the grace of Lord Recluse, these ferries are free to use and will take you to a number of different ports. You can use them any time you wish, reducing the time it would take to travel there through conventional means.
Know this. Although Arachnos has provided you the means of transportation, we do not provide you protection in your journeys. If you wander into a neighborhood with individuals far more powerful than you, your body will be unceremoniously dumped into the ocean.
Similar to what I have in mind for Richard when I next see him?
- You're going to kill him? Are Arbiters allowed to do that?
What? Oh no, you mistake me. I would never lay a hand upon one of my fellow Arbiters, even a buffoon the likes of Richard.
However, I understand he is still dealing with the problem of a corrupt police force within his purview. Were the Rogue Island Police force to start winding up in the hospital after a spate of mysterious attacks... well, I'm quite certain their Police Chief will want answers from Richard personally...
And when that's all done, I'd be curious to see whose nose is browner.
Now then... I've answered your question. Unless you have real business with me, I would suggest that you go about your day - somewhere - else.
- I understand. I'll be on my way now.
The Rogue Isles Ferry is the best method for Villains to move about the Rogue Isles. Each Ferry leads to every other City Zone that also has a Ferry. Note that some zones also have a Black Helicopter. Like the Ferry, the Black Helicopter is a good way to quickly reach any zone with its own Black Helicopter.
Assault the corrupt cops in Mercy Island
Unnecessary Solicitation
Although your idea is rather effective, this is not what you've been instructed to do. However, if you insist, I will not get in your way of inflicting grievous bodily harm upon those hypocritical authoritarians. You should find more than enough of them at Darwin's Landing or in Mercy City.
Mission Objective(s)
- Assault the corrupt cops in Mercy Island
- Defeat 10 Rogue Island Policemen
You have successfully beaten down enough cops to keep the Arbiters busy for a while. Now it is time to inform Dr. Graves of your success.
Enemies
Debriefing
I'm not sure what was going through your head when you decided to raise the ire of the Rogue Island Police, Character. This runs directly counter-intuitive from your directions to reduce your profile.
You have, however, managed to keep the eyes of the police off of our activities; perhaps even Arachnos, themselves. Because of this, I will not request that our faceless benefactor disqualifies you... this time.