Doorman

Overview

Doorman
Guardian of First Ward
Zone	Underground Imperial
Coordinates	(-1727, 3367, 13597)
Level Range	20-29
Introduced By	Mistress Eva Carter Mordesen
Introduces	Nadia
Enemy Groups	Carnival of War
Requires First Ward Zone Pack.

Doorman is a hero, villain, and Praetorian contact in the Sector C neighborhood of Underground Imperial at coordinates (-1727, 3367, 413597).  His level range is 20-29. He guards the door to First Ward. He is at the south end of Underground Imperial.

Heroes can use the portal beside Mistress Eva in Talos Island and villains can use the portal next to Carter Mordesen in Cap au Diable, both of which will place the character in the tunnel room in which the Doorman is found. Praetorians should use the southernmost tunnel entrance, Underground Access A, in Imperial City; it is a short run to Doorman's tunnel room.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Mistress Eva
• Carter Mordesen

Contact Introduces

• Nadia

Information

Guardian of First Ward

Leon Varris is one of the more well-known members of the Carnival of Light outside of First Ward, as he is one of the primary representatives of the Carnival to the Resistance. As such, he is one of those responsible for keeping the lines of communication open between his leaders and theirs. Additionally, Vanessa DeVore entrusted him with the duty of Guardian of First Ward, and he maintains a constant vigil over the doorway leading between Underground Imperial City and First Ward. Over time, this lead to his acquisition of the sobriquet, 'Doorman,' from the Resistance.

Prior to Introduction

I will not stop you from entering First Ward, but the Carnival will not work with just anyone.

Initial Contact

Heroes

Hero Doorman Introduction

Doorman

Briefing

Mistress Eva sent you?

• She said the people of First Ward needed my help.

First Ward is a place that does not exist for your average Praetorian citizen. It is a place where those who would upset the status quo of Praetoria are taken to disappear. This is why some call it Nowhere.

It's more than just the people of First Ward who need your help, Character. All of Praetoria may be in grave danger.

• Grave danger? back up, tell me what's going on!

Something powerful has happened in the First Ward. It has become a nexus point of chaos. If that chaos is allowed to take root, then there may be nothing in this world, or any other, that can stop it.

• What evil is behind this chaos?

You must look beyond the labels of good and evil in First Ward, Character. The only way to put an end to this chaos is to come together, one and all. If we stay divided then we shall all surely fall.

• What are you saying exactly?

You have been chosen by Mistress Eva not because of your loyalties but because you are strong enough to change the tide before it is too late for us all.

The Carnival has recruited others who are just as strong to help. We must all come together to face this threat before it is too late.

• Then you've recruited Praetorians and Villains?

You will find that in First Ward where you came from matters less than what you can contribute.

You do not have to work directly with those you would call enemy, but if we are to prevail then maintaining neutral relations will suffice.

We can use all the help we can get.

• This sounds serious, I will help in whatever way I can.

I knew I could count on you from the moment we first met. You're going to need to talk to Jester.

He's the first person to have been exiled to First Ward that wasn't a Seer in Praetor Tilman's Seer Program. He can fill you in on the details.

When you are ready to proceed to First Ward, let me know.

• It sounds as if there is little time to lose.

Editor's Note: A second dialogue option in the last conversation tree, "This a lot to take in at once. I need a minute." closes the dialogue window resets the Doorman to the initial introduction dialogue option.

Villains

Villain Doorman Introduction

Doorman

Briefing

Mordesen hired you, I presume?

• And what if he did?

There is no need to play cagey, Character. I have no interest in betraying you, quite the contrary. Your strength would be unwise to oppose and it is that very strength that we in the Carnival have need of.

• What have you heard?

What I've heard will matter less than what is true. If your strength is as great as I've heard, then you have nothing to worry about.

• You let me worry about that, what's on your mind?

First Ward is a place that does not exist for your average Praetorian citizen. It is a place where those who would upset the status quo of Praetoria are taken to disappear. This is why some call it Nowhere.

You have come before me not because of loyalties but because you are strong enough to change the tide before it is too late for us all.

• That sounds dicey... what's your angle?

Something powerful has happened in the First Ward. It has become a nexus point of chaos. If that chaos is allowed to take root, then there may be nothing in this world, or any other, that can stop it.

My angle is that I, like you, want to survive this. But the only way to ensure that is to work together, or, at the very least, not against one another.

You were recruited for your cunning as well as your strength, so I know that you and I see eye to eye on this.

• Right, dying last means I still die. I get it.

You will find that in First Ward where you came from matters less than what you can contribute.

You do not have to work directly with those you would call enemy, but if we are to prevail then maintaining neutral relations will suffice.

We can use all the help we can get.

• Alright, I'm in. But I don't like it.

You don't have to like it.

You're going to need to talk to Jester. He's the first person to have been exiled to First Ward that wasn't a Seer in Praetor Tilman's Seer Program. He can fill you in on the details.

When you are ready to proceed to First Ward, let me know.

• Jester huh? He should like a decent fellow.

You will need to talk to Jester. He has been in First Ward longer than anyone. It's said when the second person came to First Ward, they asked Jester where they were and he said, Nowhere. You will hear many such tales in your travels throughout the destroyed city. Most of them are wild speculation, but any of them could be hiding a truth about how this chaos came to be.

• I'll keep that in mind.

Editor's Note: A second dialogue option in the last conversation tree, "missing" closes the dialogue window resets the Doorman to the initial introduction dialogue option.

Remember, Character, not everything is as it seems in First Ward. The bizarre is the normal, and the sane are the insane. But most of all, watch your back.

Travel into First Ward and speak with Jester, a long time survivor of First Ward who can shed more light on what exactly is going on.

Loyalists

Loyalist Doorman Introduction

Doorman

Briefing

No need for violence between us, Character. Listen to what I say before you pass sentence.

• Give me a good reason not to arrest you.

The lies you have heard about First Ward are not all true, Character. But know this, there is more going on than Tilman's Seer Program. Far more, and all of it unsettling.

• Why are you telling me this and why should I believe you?

Something powerful has happened in the First Ward. It has become a nexus point of chaos. If that chaos is allowed to take root, then there may be nothing in this world, or any other, that can stop it.

I'm not asking you to believe me, Character. I want you to see it for yourself.

• I'm listening...

You will find that in First Ward where you came from matters less than what you can contribute.

You do not have to work directly with those you would call enemy, but if we are to prevail then maintaining neutral relations will suffice.

We can use all the help we can get.

• If what you say is true, then people are in danger. Yes?

All of Praetoria is in danger, Character. I'm not asking you to change your loyalties, I'm asking you to set them aside for the common good of us all. If we fail here, then who was loyal won't matter anymore, only who was lucky enough to die first.

• What do you want me to do?

All I ask is that you trust your own eyes.

You're going to need to talk to Jester. He's the first person to have been exiled to First Ward that wasn't a Seer in Praetor Tilman's Seer Program. He can fill you in on the details.

When you are ready to proceed to First Ward, let me know.

• Alright, I'll do it.

You will need to talk to Jester. He has been in First Ward longer than anyone. It's said when the second person came to First Ward, they asked Jester where they were and he said, Nowhere. You will hear many such tales in your travels throughout the destroyed city. Most of them are wild speculation, but any of them could be hiding a truth about how this chaos came to be.

• I'll keep that in mind.

Editor's Note: A second dialogue option in the last conversation tree, "missing" closes the dialogue window resets the Doorman to the initial introduction dialogue option.

Remember, Character, not everything is as it seems in First Ward. The bizarre is the normal, and the sane are the insane. But most of all, watch your back.

Travel into First Ward and speak with Jester, a long time survivor of First Ward who can shed more light on what exactly is going on.

Resistance

Resistance Doorman Introduction

Doorman

Briefing

The Carnival has need of your help, Character. The Resistance, perhaps even all of Praetoria is in grave danger.

• What danger do you speak of?
• Point me at the enemy, and I'll take care of the rest.

Something powerful has happened in the First Ward. It has become a nexus point of chaos. If that chaos is allowed to take root, then there may be nothing in this world, or any other, that can stop it.

The conspiracies are true. First Ward is a place that does not exist for your average Praetorian citizen. It is a place where those who would upset the status quo of Praetoria are taken to disappear. This is why some call it Nowhere.

You have come before me not because of loyalties, but because you are strong enough to change the tide before it is too late for us all.

• I'll do everything in my power, but will it be enough?

I believe so, but not everyone in the Carnival feels the same way. We've gathered others to our cause, some of whom you may consider enemies.

• What makes you think those loyal to Cole will help?

You will find that in First Ward, where you came from matters less than what you can contribute.

You do not have to work directly with those you would call enemy, but if we are to prevail, then maintaining neutral relations will suffice.

We can use all the help we can get.

• Alright. For the good of Praetoria, we have little choice.

Believe me, I understand your hesitation, but as you said, we have little choice.

You're going to need to talk to Jester. He's the first person to have been exiled to First Ward that wasn't a Seer in Praetor Tilman's Seer Program. He can fill you in on the details.

When you are ready to proceed to First Ward, let me know.

• I'm ready.
• I'm not ready.

• If this is as bad as you claim, let's use it against tyrant!

If we could, we would have, but there is no controlling it. We must work together to stamp it out now.

All of us must work together...

• Are you suggesting we work with Tyrant's cronies!?

Only so far as we have to. Hear my words, Character. This is bigger than all of us. If we don't stop it, I don't know who will. You must put aside your differences. Whether you work with them is your decision, but working against them will do nothing but get us all killed.

• Fine, but once this is over. They. Will. Pay!

You will find that in First Ward, where you came from matters less than what you can contribute.

You're going to need to talk to Jester. He's the first person to have been exiled to First Ward that wasn't a Seer in Praetor Tilman's Seer Program. He can fill you in on the details.

When you are ready to proceed to First Ward, let me know.

• Jester, sure. Sounds like a cool dude.
• I got a few things to take care of, first.

Too Busy

One should only proceed through a door if they have a purpose in doing so, and right now you have far too much doing to have much of a purpose going anywhere else. Refocus and then we shall see where your purpose will take you.

No More Missions

Missing No More Missions Dialogue

Too High Level

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