Missions:Forever Bound (Hero) - Part I: Not Now, Not Ever

Part I: Not Now, Not Ever

Briefing

Hello Character, My name is Michael Binocolo a recently recruited member of the Luddites. For years the Luddites have rallied against the evils of Dr. Aeon. But now, we seek to become members of the Midnight Squad.

I am here acting as ambassador, to show them that the Luddites would be reliable allies. However, the Midnight Squad have requested that we choose a hero, or group of heroes, to act as our representatives.

They have heard that the Luddites are... difficult to work with. I would like to request you to represent the Luddites in speaking with the Midnighters. Will you accept?

This arc contains elite bosses and may be difficult for certain players to do by themselves.

Mission Acceptance

Excellent! The first step is to take a visit to the Midnighter's Club. Montague Castanella has said that he has a special entrance set up in Talos for us, and that when we are ready, we can enter it with a sigil that he gave us.

Would you mind going in first? I have some things that I must settle here, but I think if they see a hero such as yourself working as a representative of the Luddites, they will see that we are eager and willing to do what we can to work with them.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I'll be there shortly, once I've finished with some paperwork that was given to us.

Mission Objective(s)

Map: MIDNIGHTERCLUB_ASSAULT

You step into the Midnighter Club to find it embroiled in chaos! You'll need to do what you can to turn the tide of the battle!

• Represent the Luddites for the Midnighter Club
  • 2 groups of cultists to clear out
  • Push forward and rescue Percy Winkley
  • Bring Percy to Montague
  • Get ready...
  • Fend off the incoming Rulu-Shin!

You've helped the Midnighters fight off the Rulu-Shin, but now Tommy Arcanus' skull is missing!

Enemies

Rulu-Shin

Notable NPCs:

• Rularuu's Word (Rulu-Shin Rularuu's Word)
• Montague Castanella (Hero, ally)
• Sigil (Hero, ally)
• Kadabra Kill (Hero, ally)
• Percy Winkley (Midnighter, hostage)
• Darrin Wade (Ex-Midnighter, Villain, ally)
• Mercedes Sheldon (Midnighter, Rogue, ally)

Rulu-Shin Dialogue

Before Combat: Rularuu's Might: Eager to serve. Day of ascenscion is soon. Rularuu's Might: Glorious day when our former selves will be raised. Combat Start: Rularuu's Might: Too late to do anything. Rularuu shall rise! Before Combat: Rularuu's Might: Items are gathered. Make haste, now. Rularuu's Might: Understood. Revelation happening soon. Combat Start: Rularuu's Might: Cannot stop us. We serve Rularuu!

Percy Winkley Dialogue

Before Combat: Rularuu's Might: Magic in this one. Can be useful for the feeding. Percy Winkley: You guys are REALLY weird. Rularuu? Seriously?! Combat Start: Rularuu's Might: Another arrives. You shall also serve Rularuu! Percy Winkley: Hey! HELP! Upon Rescue: Percy Winkley: Whew, thanks, Character! We've got to regroup with Montague! Upon Finding after Losing: Percy Winkley: T-thanks, I'll get somewhere safe!

Montague Castanella Dialogue
Upon Arrival with Percy: Montague Castanella: You must be more careful, Percy. Montague Castanella: Now, Character, prepare yourself. We make our stand against these creatures here and now!

Battle Dialogue

Combat Start: Montague Castanella: Here they come! Stick together, the Midnight Squad will NOT fall here! Kadabra Kill: Not today, not ever! The Rulu-Shin are attacking! Rulu-Shin: Their bodies will feed the change! After First Wave Defeated: Montague Castanella: These blasted portals! We have nothing to combat them! Kadabra Kill: We're not going to last much longer if we don't shut them down! Rulu-Shin: You cannot stop what will change the world! After Second Wave Defeated: Darrin Wade: Looks like you all could... use a hand. Montague Castanella: -Wade-! What in the blazes are you doing here?! Darrin Wade: Now now, we've had our differences, hrm? Darrin Wade: However, if you were all to die here, I'd have no where else to go for priceless artifacts! Montague Castanella: We will settle this afterwards, Wade. Sigil: Wade...! Kadabra Kill: Why you...! Rulu-Shin: There are many of us, and few of you. You cannot win. After Third Wave Defeated: Darrin Wade: These guys don't know -who- they're dealing with. Darrin Wade: You're trying to go up against -Darrin Wade-! Montague Castanella: We're almost through this, they can't have much more! Rulu-Shin: You have lost. We have the item. Darrin Wade: You're trying to go up against -Darrin Wade-! After Fourth Wave Defeated:: Darrin Wade: Well, it seems like you're all saved, thanks to my help. I'll just be letting myself out the back door now... Montague Castanella: Wade, get back here...! Sigil: We did it...! Mercedes Sheldon: Montague, we have a problem! Mercedes Sheldon: The skull of Tommy Arcanus... Mercedes Sheldon: It's gone, the Rulu-Shin stole it!

	Tommy Missing
	Mercedes Sheldon ran up to you and the group of Midnighters to deliver some dire information. 'Those insane Rulu-Shin, they took the skull of Tommy Arcanus, and the baseball cap that he's attuned to! I tried to chase after them, but they vanished into some sort of magical portal. I don't know what they're after, but we have to get Tommy back.'

Debriefing

A group called... the Rulu-Shin stole the skull of Tommy Arcanus and attacked the Midnighter Club itself?! This is not good, Character, not good at all.

But, there is something that can be done. Here is some information regarding Tommy Arcanus. I wrote it myself while doing research regarding the Midnighter club.

The Midnighters will be recovering from this attack, meaning that you and I can make a move and try to take back what was lost! It may be fate that I am here now, Character, for I have experience with the Rulu-Shin; it is because of them that I implored the Luddites to ask for the help of the Midnighters.

The Life of Tommy Arcanus

Tommy Arcanus was one of the early members of the Midnighter Club. His is the father of Tammy Arcanus, aka Numina. He was fascinated with magic and the metaphysical world, so much that his daughter, Tammy, was born with magical powers. Tommy was a brilliant magician, but sometimes did not realize just how far his magical research took him. Tommy Arcanus died, but only in body. His spirit lives on in his skull, which now sits in the Midnighter Club. Tommy provides assistance to the Midnighters and his daughter, Tammy, even after his death.