Missions:Tip - A Biting Wind
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| Type | Alignment |
| Place | Paragon City |
| Available to | Heroes and Vigilantes |
| Level range | 40–50 |
| Choice | Hero or Vigilante |
A Biting Wind
An alarming and unnatural cold begins to settle in around you.
You get a sudden chill. Not the kind of chill you get when something creepy happens, but the kind of chill that freezes your behind off. The ground around your feet begins to freeze and storm clouds form in the sky. After doing a bit of research, you discover a clue, found in the Longbow alert database as to what's likely going on. Longbow is responding to the sudden cold as they've discovered that Polar Shift is working with the Circle of Thorns to cover the city in a perpetual winter that will eventually block out the sun's light.
Polar Shift was once a shining pillar of good in Paragon, but too much loss and pain caused her to fall into the ranks of villainy. You notice that Longbow has authorization to employ lethal force on Polar Shift when they encounter her. This order was issued by an Officer Jameson. He's known for taking an extreme approach to things.
You could stop her plan and attempt to return her to the light, but you'll likely have to go against Longbow to do so.
You could also stop her plan and employ Longbow's help in ensuring she never gets a chance to hurt the people of Paragon City again.
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Hero Acceptance
Briefing
Polar Shift has wronged many people with her recent actions and has descended into villainy. However, you know it may not be too late for her to redeem herself. She views the world as a place that isn't worth saving. Maybe you can change her mind. Doing so will likely throw you directly against Longbow, though.
Convince Polar Shift to give up the life of villainy.
Officer Jameson is known as an extremist in his organization who doesn't let things go easily. By actively hunting down Polar Shift, he is beginning down the very same descent as his prey. It's time to stop this madness before it escalates beyond a controllable state.
Mission Objective(s)
The arcane reverberations of cast spells echoes through these tunnels.
- Help Polar Shift
- Free Polar Shift
- Destroy the Altar of the Frozen Flame
You freed Polar Shift. Perhaps there is hope for her yet.
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The Ritual of the Frozen Flame |
| According to the scraps of text remaining after destroying the altar, it looks like they were trying to harness the power of an artifact called the Taper of the Frozen Flame to cover Paragon City in several feet of ice! |
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Polar Shift's Remorse |
| After rescuing Polar Shift, she seems remorseful for her actions. She admits she gets no joy from inflicting harm and misery upon others, but she knows that there is no hope for this world as long as mankind continues down its current path. Perhaps she can instead show them their errors in a different way. |
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Polar Shift (Rogues Gallery Boss) (Non-Escort Hostage)
- Officer Jameson (Longbow Longbow Officer) (Boss, guarding ally)
- Alter of the Frozen Flame (Destructible Object)
Longbow/Circle of Thorns dialogue
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Repeated by all battling groups: Random Longbow: Sweep the area, men! We need this place clean. Don't let them finish their ritual! |
Polar Shift dialogue
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Once Freed:
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Altar Guardians dialogue
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Debriefing
Polar Shift seemed unsure of her decision to destroy Paragon City. You think you might have gotten through to her. She admitted she got no joy out of causing harm to others. Maybe she can make a difference by helping others again.
Vigilante Acceptance
Briefing
Once you would have considered Polar Shift an ally, but now she's crossed the line and needs to be put down. Longbow gives you an opportunity to make this happen.
Work with Longbow to take down Polar Shift.
It's time to stop this ritual before it brings a new ice age to Paragon City. You head off towards the source of the cold, hoping you're not too late. Today Polar Shift's madness ends.
Mission Objective(s)
The sound of chanting and gunfire echoes through the tunnels. Evidently Longbow is already here.
- Stop Polar Shift
- Destroy the Altar of the Frozen Flame, Defeat Polar Shift
You stopped the Circle of Thorns plot to cause a perpetual winter in Paragon City that was being aided by Polar Shift.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Polar Shift (Rogues Gallery Polar Shift) (Boss)
Circle of Thorns Altar Guards Dialogue
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The Ritual of the Frozen Flame |
| According to the scraps of text remaining after destroying the altar, it looks like they were trying to harness the power of an artifact called the Taper of the Frozen Flame to cover Paragon City in several feet of ice! |
Polar Shift Dialogue
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Before Combat:
Combat Start:
At 75% Life: I accept your punishment, Character!
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Debriefing
Polar Shift seemed truly regretful for her actions. After rambling on about how this world will come to an end either by her hand or by some other cause, she burst into tears. She was taken into Longbow custody and hopefully wont see the light of day for some time.