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=== {{UL|Life and Death}} === '''Souvenir:''' Daos' seal After you obeyed his command to punish Ghost Widow for her actions against Red Widow, [[Arbiter Daos]] gave you this seal. It's a mark of distinction within [[Arachnos]], as well as a reminder of the adventure you like to call: '''Life and Death''' It began when Ghost Widow told you she had grown tired of her spectral life. She wanted to become human again, and she suspected the [[Circle of Thorns]] would know a way to do it. You scoured the streets for the mages, and eventually learned that the secrets might lie in the Tome of Tormvodel. You stole the tome from a [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] base, and Ghost Widow prepared to work her magic. But she wanted to test the ritual first. She sent you to gather some artifacts of another spirit's life. You gathered the items, and learned that Ghost Widow's target was none other than Red Widow, one of [[Lord Recluse]]'s most trusted assassins. You performed the ceremony, but instead of restoring Red Widow to life, you used a soul crystal to trap her. Ghost Widow was ready to work the spell on herself, but first you were summoned before [[Arbiter Daos]]. He informed you that Ghost Widow's actions had incurred the ire of [[Lord Recluse]]. If you wished to drag yourself out of the hole she had dug, you would not help Ghost Widow; instead, you would punish her. [[Arbiter Daos|Daos]] first had you recover the Red Widow's soul from one of Ghost Widow's bases. Once this was done, he had a final task for you: He wants you to defeat Ghost Widow when she tries to re-form herself, destroying her new body and returning her to her spectral form. Your relationship with Ghost Widow has taken a serious hit, but you're not too concerned about it. After all, you are a villain who has bested Ghost Widow. Surely her wrath means little to you now. ==== {{UL|Help Ghost Widow get her body back}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 1 of 8) '''Briefing''' We've worked together for a while, you and I, and I think you have proven that I can trust you to help me, in even the most delicate of matters. Tell me, {{Character}}, have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a ghost? Immortal, untouchable, unchanging. By some standards, a perfect being. I won't deny that my existence has it's benefits, but I still long to be human again. I can't help it. The dead cannot change, and when you are dying you want nothing more than life. And now I may have found a way to return from this state and live once again. This is what I have been working towards. '''{{Character}}, I want your help to bring me back to life.''' '''Mission Acceptance''' I am close to developing a ritual that will help me reclaim my body, but I need some more information from the [[Circle of Thorns]]. Seek them out, and force them to tell you about a book called the Tome of Tormvodel. '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' If the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] has the tome, then I will be on the verge of a new life. '''Mission Objective(s)''' * Question [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mages. ** Defeat 30 [[Circle of Thorns]] '''Mission Complete''' One of the mystics you defeated told you what you wanted to know. {{Mission Clue|Name=The mystic's story|Text=One of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mages you defeated said: ''The Tome of Tormvodel? I know it. It's secrets are useless to us, but if you truly sought to restore a ghost to it's body, perhaps it could work. We've recently recovered a copy from a seller in the [[Nerva Archipelago]]. But if you value your life and soul, you'd never be fool enough to try and take it from us!.''}} '''Debriefing''' You never disappoint, {{Character}}. I knew I could turn to you for results. Now, we must acquire this Tome of Tormvodel. I trust you will be your usual capable self. ==== {{UL|Get the Tome of Tormvodel}} ==== ((Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 2 of 8) '''Briefing''' If that [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mystic can be believed, the Tome of Tormvodel contains the last secret I need to restore my life. You must get it from [[Nerva Archipelago]] at once. '''Mission Acceptance''' I long, {{Character}}, I hunger to once again shuffle on the mortal coil. Come back quickly. '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' Do not keep me waiting. I want that book. '''Mission Objective(s)''' ''If the mage was correct, the tome should be somewhere within these ancient halls.'' * Get the Tome of Tormvodel ''You have the Tome of Tormvodel'' {{Mission Clue|Name=Tome of Tormvodel|Text=This ancient tome, stolen from Oranbega, should provide the clues Ghost Widow needs to restore her mortal form.}} '''Mission Complete''' You have stolen the tome, as Ghost Widow requested. '''Debriefing''' The Tome of Tormvodel. The key to my mortality. Soon I will touch it with warm hands of living flesh, and look back on all these dark years lived in death's shadow as no more than a dream. But first, I must make certain that it will work. And oh, do I have a plan for that. ==== {{UL|Test the ceremony}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 3 of 8) '''Briefing''' We now have the spell that will turn me human once more. And though I yearn for life with every echo of my ghostly heart, my years in [[Arachnos]] have taught me, often painfully, to retain my caution. The [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] was almost too willing to give up that spell, and I think that it might be a trap. So, I will test this new process, and I know just the subject. Unfortunately, [[Lord Recluse]] might not be happy with the idea. '''So, I'm going to need you to get a few things for me.''' '''Mission Acceptance''' Our subject will be someone who was once very dear to [[Lord Recluse]]. Sometimes I think I feel her spirit around these islands still. It is on her that we shall test the ritual. I know of an [[Arachnos]] base where many of her belongings are kept. Go there, and bring me all that you can. In order to keep our secret a little longer, you must leave no witnesses within. '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' I must have the spirit's belongings before I can test the spell on her. '''Mission Objective(s)''' ''You have entered these bases both as ally and adversary. You have no illusions that Ghost Widow's blessing will protect you in here.'' * Defeat all [[Arachnos]] troops ** 3 items to steal ''You have found some spellbooks.'' ''You have found a long, red cloak.'' ''You have found a tall, red hat.'' {{Mission Clue|Name=Spellbooks|Text=You stole these books form an [[Arachnos]] base. They belonged to the spirit Ghost Widow intends to enchant.}} {{Mission Clue|Name=Red cloak|Text=You stole these books form an [[Arachnos]] base. It belonged to the spirit Ghost Widow intends to enchant.}} {{Mission Clue|Name=Red hat|Text=You stole these books form an [[Arachnos]] base. It belonged to the spirit Ghost Widow intends to enchant.}} '''Mission Complete''' You have the spirit's possessions '''Debriefing''' Wonderful. These items once belonged to the woman who stood at [[Lord Recluse]]'s side. The dreaded Red Widow. She perished in an avalanche while [[Lord Recluse]] battled [[Statesman]], or so it is said. Sometimes I think [[Lord Recluse]] still thinks of her. With these, we shall test the ritual, and see if we can restore her to life. What happens to her afterward? That is a question I shall have to ponder. ==== {{UL|Test the ceremony on Red Widow}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 4 of 8) '''Briefing''' {{Character}}, I have thought it over at some length, and have come to a decision. I wish to test this ceremony, but I do not truly wish to make Red Widow live again. No. Were she to live once more, she would likely be able to wrest control of the Widows and Fortunatas from me. And I cannot allow that to happen. In order to complete the ceremony without rendering her solid, you will need a vessel for her spirit, such as a Circle of Thorns soul crystal. Seek out one of these crystals, perform the ceremony, and bring Red Widow's spirit back to me. '''Mission Acceptance''' What will I do once I have Red Widow's spirit in my grasp? It is hard to say, {{Character}}. No witnesses or clues remain to implicate us in the theft of her belongings. And once you have the soul crystal, there will be nothing to stop us. Do you know that [[Lord Recluse]] call me by her name, once? He confided his uncertainty about an upcoming operation to me, and then told me that he felt he could trust me above all others. And it was minutes later that I realized he had called me by her name, and not my own. no. It's best not to think of what will become of Red Widow. I think it is better if you do not wonder. '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' I want Red Widow's soul! '''Mission Objective(s)''' ''Somewhere herein, you must find a soul crystal. That shall be the trap for Red Widow's soul.'' * Test ceremony on Red Widow ** Utilize Soul Crystal {{Mission Clue|Name=The Soul of Red Widow|Text=This clear crystal is lit by a reddish light, and contains the captured soul of the Red Widow. You have to wonder whether holding this thing is entirely safe.}} '''Mission Complete''' You have captured the soul of Red Widow! '''Debriefing''' So you were able to draw out her soul? Excellent! Let me have it. Now, I will prepare some basic tests, and quickly. The soul of Red Widow, at last. Who is my lord's pet now, vile creature? I have always known that you were weaker than me. ==== {{UL|Talk to [[Arbiter Daos]]}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 5 of 8) '''Briefing''' You must go at once to [[Nerva Archipelago]]. [[Arbiter Daos]] has summoned you. He would not tell me his purpose, and I have no authority to compel him to answer. Whatever he wants, please dispense with it quickly. He probably has some errand for the glory of [[Arachnos]]. Which is important, of course, but not something I can be bothered with. I must work out the extent of the ceremony, and prepare it. This should buy some time to do so. '''Mission Acceptance''' [[Arbiter Daos|Daos]] may know of our actions, but I doubt he knows the purpose. I urge you to tell him nothing he has not already uncovered! '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' [[Arbiter Daos]] will not be kept waiting '''Mission Objective(s)''' *Talk to [[Arbiter Daos]] ==== {{UL|Replace Crystals}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 6 of 8) '''Briefing''' Arbiter Daos : Welcome, {{Character}}. I believe you have put yourself in an unfortunate predicament, and I am here to give you the chance to extricate yourself. First of all, do not attempt to act innocent. Yes, I know everything that's happened and I know what's being planned. Ghost Widow has far underestimated my intelligence gathering, and she's going to pay for that. Ghost Widow's actions against Red Widow are unforgivable, and she must be punished for them. Normally, you would be executed for your part in this, but [[Lord Recluse]] believes that you may have a greater destiny, and has decided to spare your life and possibly even promote you, if you are willing to betray Ghost Widow and mete out her punishment. Your first task is to recover the Red Widow's soul. Take ths false crystal, go to the Widow's tower in [[Mercy Island]], and replace the crystal with the decoy. When that's done, return to me. '''Mission Acceptance''' {{Mission Clue|Name=A false Soul|Text=This Circle of Thorns soul crystal contain one soul. You hear the anguished cry of an innocent woman when you touch it, but it is not the Red Widow. Rather, it's some poor victim of [[Arachnos]] used to make this false crystal.}} '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' Hurry and complete whatever task [[Arbiter Daos|Daos]] has given you. I'm deep in my researches. I'll have need for you soo. '''Mission Objective(s)''' ''You remember the first time you saw the Widow's Tower, when you arrived at Mercy Island. Who'd have thought it would come to this?'' *Replace Crystals ''You replaced the real crystal with a fake one.'' {{Mission Clue|Name=The soul of Red Widow|Text=This clear crystal is lit by a reddish light, and contains the captured soul of the Red Widow. You have to wonder whether holding this thing is entirely safe.}} '''Mission Complete''' You switched the crystals. ==== {{UL|Return crystal to Daos}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 7 of 8) '''Briefing''' You have replaced the real crystal with the fake one. Betraying Ghost Widow may not be smart, but it's got to be better than betraying [[Lord Recluse]]. Now, to give the real crystal to [[Arbiter Daos]]. '''Unnecessary Solicitation ''' Are you done with Arbiter Daos's errand yet? {{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Return crystal to Daos|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}} {{Mission Briefing|Type=Debriefing|Contact=Arbiter Daos|Text=My Lord Recluse will be glad to have this. And that gratitude will almost be enough to spare your life, despite your part in all of this. Do one more thing, and not only will you be forgiven your trespasses, but you may well be rewarded. When Ghost Widow attempts to restore her life, you are to use that moment to strike her down once more. Her soul will resume it's ghostly un-life, and once more be bound to Arachnos. The [[Red Widow]] was one of Lord Recluse's most trusted assistants. It was she who assassinated the original leader of Arachnos, leaving our Lord in charge. And, over all the years he has been in power, Lord Recluse has never forgotten this. Remember that. Lord Recluse never forgets. And if you fail to meet out the punishment I decree for Ghost Widow, Lord Recluse will not forget that, either. I have often thought our poor Ghost Widow might hold a hatred for Red Widow. A rivalry, of sorts, though the two have never met. They are both beautiful ghosts who still haunt [[Arachnos]], though in different ways. Maybe it is jealousy that drove Ghost Widow to this? In the end, it doesn't matter. Just remember your part. Instead of helping return to life, you are to defeat her.}} '''Debriefing''' You return, and alive. That can only mean that Daos knows nothing. if he suspected anything, he surely would have had you... Dealt with. Did that sound callous of me? It's difficult to tell. The dead often forget the perils of the living. It will be so strange to experience it all once more. I now stand on the cusp of mortality, and I have you to thank. I will not forget this moment, I assure you. ==== {{UL|Perform the ceremony}} ==== (Story Arc: Life and Death. Mission 8 of 8) '''Briefing''' Whatever [[Arbiter Daos]] wanted from you, it need not delay my ceremony any longer. I will be flesh again, {{Character}}! I will walk these streets once more! '''Mission Acceptance''' You must go to the tunnels of Mu once more. There, you can enact the ritual that will make me mortal at last! '''Unecessary Solicitation ''' I grow impatient, {{Character}}. Complete the ceremony at once! '''Mission Objective(s)''' ''Ghost Widow has no idea that [[Arbiter Daos]] has ordered you to stop this.'' *Betray Ghost Widow ** Trap Ghost Widow **Defeat Ghost Widow! ''Ghost Widow is now trapped between life and death.'' '''Mission Complete''' You have defeated Ghost Widow! '''Notable NPC''' *Archvillain '''Ghost Widow''' ''You have deceived me, and I will not suffer this betrayal!'' '''Debriefing''' [[Arbiter Daos]] was waiting for me the moment I returned to my ghostly form. He told me everything. So, {{Character}}, you chose to obey [[Arbiter Daos]], and to betray me. An interesting choice. One that secures your future within [[Arachnos]], but does considerable damage to our relationship. But don't think that I'm mad, or will seek revenge. Such passions are the folly of the living. No, I will do as I have been ordered. I will free the soul of Red Widow, as [[Arbiter Daos]] commands. But I will have to give great consideration to which task I give you next.
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