Mission:Tip - Eldritch Summoning Script
| Eldritch Summoning Script | |
|---|---|
| Alignment Mission | |
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| Type | Alignment Tip |
| Place | Paragon City |
| Available to | Heroes and Vigilantes |
| Level range | 20–29 |
| Choice | Hero or Vigilante |
Eldritch Summoning Script
You find a tattered parchment with arcane writing covering the page. Reading it over something piques your interest.
After deciphering the strange writing found on this ancient parchment, it seems you have stumbled upon the details of a summoning ritual being held by the villainous Desdemona. She is planning on summoning a greater being from a hellish dimension by drawing from power held within a number of mystical artifacts. In addition to the eldritch power being pulled from the artifacts, Desdemona has joined forces with the Circle of Thorns to complete the ritual.
Judging by the amount of power required for the summoning, if Desdemona is successful the results could be catastrophic. Rather than letting this disaster go unchecked, you still have time to destroy those artifacts, thereby preventing Desdemona from completing the ceremony.
However... this would be a perfect opportunity to bring justice to all the gathered cultists, including Desdemona herself. Once they finish the summoning, they'll likely be in a much weaker state. Other heroes can deal with the demon.
 HERO |
 VIGILANTE |
Hero Acceptance
Briefing
Although Desdemona has caused so much havoc with her legions of demons over recent years, this summoning may be the worst to date. In the past she's been content with pulling creatures from whatever Nether Planes she draws from, but the amount of power needed for this ritual is rather unsettling.
If she manages to complete her ritual, the amount of devastation left in the demon's wake could be unimaginable. You have to put a stop to this before innocent lives are put in danger.
Destroy the Artifacts!
According to this tip, she is siphoning power from several mystical artifacts scattered around the summoning site. You will need to destroy all of these fiendish devices if you hope to stop the summoning from happening.
Unnecessary Solicitation
You'll have to hurry before the ritual is complete!
Mission Objective(s)
The sound of chanting reverberates down the halls, letting you know there is still time to stop the summoning.
- Destroy two Eldritch Artifacts!
- One artifact remains!
You've managed to stop the demon summoning before devastation was wrought across the city.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
None
You found some notes on one of the Circle mages, detailing why exactly they're aiding Desdemona.
They are planning to lure Desdemona slowly into their good graces. Then, when the time is right, they will attempt to possess her body - if they can pull it off, it will mean they will have someone who can fully control the Envoy of Shadows when it is summoned.
Debriefing
In the distance, you can hear a loud explosion. It seems Desdemona is quite aware that her ritual was thwarted. The people of Paragon are safe for the moment, though Desdemona still lurks, biding her time.
Vigilante Acceptance
Briefing
Demons marauding through Paragon City have caused quite a few problems over the years. It's one thing for these fiends to find their way to our world, but it's another when those demons are brought here intentionally.
Desdemona's sheer disregard for the safety of the people of Paragon City has gone too far with her latest endeavor. Add in the fact that she's working with the Circle of Thorns to summon this demon and this ritual becomes nothing more than criminal.
Instead of putting a stop to her pets again and again, why not stop the problem at it's source? Once the ritual is completed, she and her followers will be in a weakened state. Rather than chasing down the demon, why not wait for the real culprits?
Stop Desdemona!
By the time you make it to the summoning site, the cultists should be done summoning the demon. At that point, they'll all be ripe for the taking. Walk in there and bring justice to everyone.
Unnecessary Solicitation
You need to get that thing taken care off we talked about earlier.
Mission Objective(s)
From the sound of the screams from outside, you're pretty sure the demon has been summoned and has likely escaped by now.
But not Desdemona.
- Stop Desdemona!
- Defeat Desdemona!
You were able to stop Desdemona and her Circle of Thorn partners, but at the cost of letting the demon go!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
One of the Circle was rambling on regarding the Envoy of Shadows, a demonic creature who is the ambassador of the Prince of Demons.
The Circle seems interested in bringing this demon to the world, for the purpose of using it in their growing war against the Rikti.
Debriefing
You step out from the Circle Cavern to see the immediate area in ruins - the 'Marquis' which was released seems to be the cause of this.
Just a small price to pay, as Desdemona has been stopped from ever pulling something like this again.