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This article is about the Dark Astoria contact. For the Praetorian archvillain, see Dominatrix.

Overview

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Praetor Duncan
Praetor Duncan (in Nova Praetoria)
Zone	Unknown (Phone Only)
Level Range	50
Introduced By	Max
Introduces	Sister Solaris
Enemy Groups	Banished Pantheon Talons of Vengeance
Badges	Hunter of Specters Praetor Selfish
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Praetor Duncan is a hero and villain contact in Dark Astoria. Her level range is 50. She is available by phone only.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Max

Contact Introduces

• Sister Solaris

Ajax told you that Sister Solaris was somehow now tied to Mot and that she was expecting someone like you. You'll have to travel back in time to Cimerora to meet her.

You head off to Cimerora to speak with Sister Solaris and discover the nature of Mot.

Information

Praetor

Being the daughter of a famous and universally loved super heroine never sat well with Praetor Duncan. She rebelled from a very early age and when she hit puberty and her powers kicked in she decided enough was enough. After killing her mother, the infamous Miss Liberty, she started making a name for herself. She is now a respected Praetor, although there are some who believe she does not deserve such a high title.

Prior to Introduction

Missing Prior to Introduction Dialogue

Initial Contact

Well well, if it isn't Character. You can imagine that I wasn't surprised when I heard you were here in Dark Astoria. After all, you're the talk of the Primal Earth town, aren't you? Mr / Mrs big bad Incarnate, acting like the savior of the world with your new powers. Today, you and I are talking in order to deal with this little problem that these Primal people have, which is Diabolique.

In case you're unaware, I don't know how you wouldn't know, I am Praetor Duncan, of Praetoria. Now, let's get down to business, shall we?

• What do you know about Diabolique?

Diabolique is an evil ghost that doesn't belong in the world of the living. After she gained her freedom in First Ward, she must've fled our dimension to come to this one.

My guess is that she wasn't too sure what she was looking for when she arrived, but she sensed the power of this Mot growing stronger. Diabolique is somehow working together with Mot now... that part I have no idea about. I do know that her presence here is responsible for the Talons of Vengeance showing up. They've been tracking her down for who knows how long.

From what myself and the Olympian have looked into, it seems that the Talons recruited the Knives to purge this world of so-called 'injustice'. I guess those harpies had their eye off of Primal Earth for far too long and realized there was a lot of work to do!

• Do you know where to find Diabolique?

If Night Ward is completed

Well well, if it isn't Character. You can imagine that I wasn't surprised when I heard you were here in Dark Astoria. You and I have quite the history together, don't we? Mm, there was that time at the bottom of Cole's tower... you gave me quite the 'thrashing', didn't you?

But, that's neither here nor there. Today, you and I are talking in order to deal with this little problem that these Primal people have, which is Diabolique.

• I should've known she'd resurface after recovering her talisman.
• Let's just skip the bantering, Duncan. What do you know about Diabolique? (loops to above)

Yes, well, I didn't imagine she'd skip off to Primal Earth after getting her talisman back. I was really hoping she'd continue making a scene in First Ward; that way I could've seen Cole rip her little ghostly head off her flimsy ghostly body and watched her ectoplasm ooze out.

I guess she was smarter than I took her for, running away to Primal earth. Though if she was smart, she would've gone to a place where Cole wasn't currently invading.

• What do you know about Diabolique's presence here? (loops to above)

Greeting

I thought Praetoria had a lot of problems. People on Primal Earth seem to know how to really screw things up.

Too Busy

Character, a girl really hates it when someone tries to ask them for something when they're already way too busy with other things.

No More Missions

You're unable to get in touch with Praetor Duncan.

Store

• None

Story Arc

To What End for Power

Souvenir

Diabolique's Taunts

You remember Diabolique's taunts against you, claiming she was better than you, that you could never stop her. She continued her words right up until she was devoured by Mot. The ordeal with her made you wonder...

To What End for Power

You previously destroyed the Knives of Vengeance, easing the rate at which Mot's power was advancing. You ended up working with Praetor Duncan after discovering Diabolique was somehow involved with Mot and the Banished Pantheon.

In your search for Diabolique, you discovered that the Circle of Thorns had actually fought Mot once before, back in the time of Cimerora. You also found out that Diabolique intended to somehow use the power of Mot for her own gain, seeking to gain power beyond that which she ever had.

You were also reunited with Scirocco, who had returned to help finish the fight against Mot. In the end, Diabolique's power was not enough to stop you. In her final moments, she cursed you before being absorbed by Mot, who was assumedly displeased with Diabolique's actions.

You met with Ajax, who told you that if you were going to stand a chance against Mot, you would have to travel back to Cimerora, back to the time where the Circle of Thorns first fought Mot.

Part One: The Ghost and the God of Death

Briefing

I have a way of tracking down Diabolique. Cole had her amulet for so long that it has a pretty distinct aura about it. That's how we knew she was even in Primal Earth in the first place.

She's a foolish little ghost girl who should know that she can't escape from me. Well, us, of course, Character. From what I can tell she's in Founders' Falls right now. Hrm... that's odd...

• What is it?

Mission Acceptance

Well, I can only guess that she's in Founders' Falls because of Numina, Primal Earth's other version of her. I don't know what she could be doing there, but 29 is telling me that Mot's forces have joined her. As in really joined her, like tentacles shooting out into Founders' Falls. Isn't that terrible? Don't you want to defend the place like a good little hero? I can only imagine what would've happened if the Knives of Vengeance weren't destroyed. Hrm... now I sort of want to imagine it...

Ah, but we have no time! Look, we need to get to Founders' Falls and nab that little annoyance once and for all. Get me near Diabolique and I'll be able to reseal her using some mumbo jumbo that Cole gave me.

Unnecessary Solicitation

+++ Missing Information +++

Mission Objective(s)

You're greeted by the view of Mot's forces running rampant in Founders' Falls, followed by the horrible screech of the Talons of Vengeance!

• Capture Diabolique
  • Get Praetor Duncan to Diabolique
  • Clear out the Banished Pantheon and Talons of Vengeance (Optional)
  • 4 civilians to rescue (optional)
  • Help Founders' or leave to track Diabolique

Diabolique has escaped, but she left a clue behind - the Circle of Thorns!

Enemies

Banished Pantheon
Talons of Vengeance

Notable NPCs

• Praetor Duncan (non-combat ally)

	Founders' Falls Saved
	You saved Founders' Falls from destruction at the hands of the Talons of Vengeance and the Banished Pantheon!

	Civilians Saved in Founders' Falls
	You saved all the civilians in Founders' Falls who would've been sacrificed to fuel Mot's dark power.

Debriefing

Argh! This is so frustrating! This was supposed to be a SIMPLE thing, Character! But Diabolique just keeps making this MORE and MORE annoying! First she gets away when I confronted her in Nerva Archipelago... THEN she gets away in the Knives of Vengeance base... and NOW she gets away in Founders' Falls!

She did say something interesting this time though, didn't she? About those Circle of Thorn... now that I think about it, 29 mentioned to me that those robed guys had a lot to do with Dark Astoria...

Maybe there's a connection here I'm not seeing. Let's see where that annoying little pest has gone now...

Part Two: The Ancient Guardians

Briefing

Ah, little Diabolique, you can keep running from us, but you can't hide. No, eventually we'll find you and get you.

It looks like she's in some sort of cavern system beneath Dark Astoria. Maybe it has something to do with those Circle of Thorns she mentioned. Anyway, Character, I'll give you the location, you go there and nab Diabolique. Sound good?

You understand that this is going to turn into a wild goose chase if you don't have an actual plan of attack to capture Diabolique. You can't afford to waste time chasing Diabolique when you still don't have a solution against Mot. If the creature sent Diabolique to investigate the Circle of Thorns, then perhaps there is something else in this place that could be a clue towards stopping Mot.

• Alright, give me the coordinates.

Mission Acceptance

Oh, you're such a good little boy / girl, Character. Here is how you can get into this cave system.

29 will be going along to help you, as I've decided to keep myself out of direct combat for the time being.

You decide that, if you can, it would be best to try to get as much information as you can out of Diabolique regarding Mot. You know that she's going to escape at any rate, since you don't have a plan; you might as well use that to your advantage and trick her into revealing more information in the form of gloating. You'll have to be prepared for anything down there, however; it may even be best for you to contact those who you trust to aid you.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You don't need to check in with me, Character. I trust you and Oly are doing just fine.

Mission Objective(s)

This part of Oranbega seems more... dead than usual. Up ahead you can hear the sounds of combat. It could be Diabolique, or someone else looking for answers.

• Uncover Information from the Circle of Thorns
  • Track down whoever else is in the caverns
  • Find Diabolique
  •  ???
  • Speak with Madame Bellerose
  • Find information the Circle has on Mot
  • Defeat the Keres

You discovered that the Circle of Thorns sealed Mot back in the time of Cimerora!

Enemies

Talons of Vengeance

Notable NPCs

• Olympian 29 (NPC Ally)
• Ajax (rescued captive)
• Madame Bellerose (rescued captive)
• Diabolique (non-combat NPC)

Olympian 29

Ajax's Words

This part of Oranbega seems more... dead than usual. Up ahead you can hear the sounds of combat. It could be Diabolique, or someone else looking for answers. 'Let's skip the chit-chat. You're here to find out what the Circle knows. I was, too, although he had a feeling you would show up, too. Told me if you did that I should leave things in your hands. That guy really ticks me off sometimes. Anyway, the Circle are all gone here. Like, gone gone. This Mot thing just up and absorbed all the souls of the dead Oranbegans that wander around here. It's why the Circle split; those guys were supposed to be the guardians of this creature, or at least that's what he told me. Normally when one of 'em dies, their spirit just leaves their thorn and they wait to take someone else. But now with Mot and the Pantheon, all the cards are out on the table, and the Circle are getting beat. But there's info here about how this all began. That's what Mot's afraid of, and probably why he sent that ghost chick here. Anyway, I'm out, though we'll probably meet again before this is all over, with my luck.'

Madame Bellerose

Diabolique

Guarding the Destroyer

You found several books written by the Circle of Thorns regarding Mot, the god of death. You look over them and get an immediate understanding that Mot is the Circle's worst enemy; it has the ability to destroy them on a permanent basis, absorbing their souls within his form. One book describes a battle with Mot back in the time of Cimerora. The battle, as described here, was massive, as Mot's power had grown out of control. Thousands of Oranbegans were utterly destroyed, but in the end, they managed to contain Mot. The Oranbegans discovered that Mot could not be killed. It had become death itself, and thus its own death only revived the beast. They bound Mot into an idol, knowing that with each day their bindings grew weaker and weaker. It was still able to absorb power from the death and suffering of others, but the bindings in the idol bought them time. The remaining Oranbegans gave their lives to strengthen the idol, sending a message to whoever was nearby to recover the idol. All that is known afterwards is that the idol somehow ended up within the land of America, where other members of the Oranbegans erected a powerful magical seal to bind Mot. Their spell was such that it had to be strengthened periodically, which would be indicated by fog spewed by the runes, making it difficult for Mot's followers to locate it. The last passage in a book indicates regret on the part of the Circle, saying that they have failed to contain Mot. The attacks from the Rikti, along with the Banished Pantheon's meddling, prevented them from strengthening the seal. Too much of Mot's power had poured out for it to be contained. The writer says... 'Mot will be released, stronger than ever; there is more war and death than ever. It will destroy everything. Perhaps it is suiting. We have fallen far ever since the rebellion of Mu'Rhakmet. When Mot arises, all of our spirits who are near will be destroyed, and once its power spreads, the whole world shall join us in our sin.'

	Your Sin?
	You fought and defeated a Keres of the Talons of Vengeance within Oranbega. The creature, like the previous one you fought, noted that it knew you and that you were the reason for Mot's presence here.

Debriefing

You discovered that the Circle of Thorns are currently being wiped out by Mot's power, but that they had once sealed him back in the time of Cimerora. Diabolique fled from First Ward with her freedom and formed an alliance with Mot, hoping to gain even more power than she already has. She has become, possibly, one of Mot's major 'lieutenants' and is helping it spread chaos and destruction throughout the world. With this information known, you call up Praetor Duncan. The time is now to figure out a way to capture Diabolique, then recover whatever information you can about how to reseal Mot.

It's possible that the Tsoo might be able to help you; they will have to be the first resource you tap.

Character, she escaped again, didn't she? Well, you and I are in luck!

Part Three: Scirocco's Return

Briefing

Diabolique was running to Mot's graveyard when she just suddenly stopped! Can you believe that!

This is our time to strike! Well, your time.

Oly and I will be there shortly. I've received a potentially useful tool from Praetor Sinclair that could help us contain Diabolique.

• I'll handle Diabolique.

Perfect! Oly and I will see you soon.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You're unable to reach Praetor Duncan.

Mission Objective(s)

You overhear Diabolique yelling in the distance. Someone must be using powerful magic to bind her.

• Confront Diabolique
  • See what is holding Diabolique
  • Protect Scirocco and Serafina
  • Confront Diabolique
  • Defeat the Sentinel of Mot

Scirocco has returned as an ally, but Olympian 29 has been absorbed by Mot and Diabolique has gotten away.

Enemies

Banished Pantheon

Notable NPCs

• Serafina
• Scirocco
• Olympian 29
• Praetor Duncan
• Diabolique
• Sentinel

Debriefing

GAH! This is RIDICULOUS!

Character, do you know how LONG it took to manufacture an Olympian like number 29?! Who is going to protect me now?! I swear, I was angry before at Diabolique, but now, I am REALLY going to enjoy tearing her apart piece... by... little... piece!

I received a message, or something, from that Scirocco. He said that him and his skimpy little genie were surveying the graveyard when they saw that ugly little ghost, Diabolique, running away. That's when they held her down.

That's it, Character. We are going to end Diabolique, ONCE and for all.

Finale: The Only Way It Could End

Briefing

Diabolique is stopped now, somewhere within a tunnel system that runs near the graveyard. She's probably gathering her power there.

I didn't get a chance to use the device Sinclair made before, but now, I will. I'm going to go into that tunnel system with you, Character, and set the device up at the entrance. It'll prevent Diabolique from doing her little vanishing trick.

• Which will allow us to go after her.

Precisely. Ooooh, she is going to WISH she didn't cross me. Diabolique does NOT know pain like I do... and I will make sure to savor every delicious minute while I make her endure a ghostly pain like she never could imagine.

I'm done talking, Character, it's time for action. You had better bring everything you've got, because Diabolique is not going to hold back, not when she's cornered like this.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You're unable to reach Praetor Duncan.

Mission Objective(s)

Praetor Duncan stands at the entrance, waiting to set up her device.

• Destroy Diabolique
  • Speak with Praetor Duncan
  • Defeat Diabolique
  •  ???
  • Speak with Detective Hopp
  • Speak with Ajax

Diabolique is destroyed and you've figured out a way to take the fight to Mot, once and for all.

Enemies

Banished Pantheon
Talons of Vengeance

Notable NPCs

• Praetor Duncan
• Numina (NPC Ally)
• Diabolique (Elite Boss)

Praetor Duncan

Detective Hopp

Diabolique: No... I've come too far... to have it end here! Diabolique: I was supposed to do it all... it's not right... it's not FAIR! Praetor Duncan: It's very unbecoming of you to throw a temper tantrum, Tammy. Diabolique: Mmrph... I won't give you the satisfaction... of me begging... Duncan. I know... my time is finished. Diabolique: You and... Character... can't last for long... I can't... I can't wait... Diabolique: There will come a day... Duncan... Character... when your faces will be covered in pure agony... Diabolique: I can't wait... for that day to come... Diabolique is consumed by Mot

Ajax

Briefing

Third time we're meetin', huh cowboy / sweetheart? Gotta say, I'm happy to finally work together with a hero this time, I've spent way too much time with villains.

Editor's Note: If you own the Bane of Ajax Badge, his second line is "I haven't forgotten that whole trick you pulled with that moronic MacArthur punk, but I've been told that I should be letting that lie in the past, so I am." Also, Ajax's first word will change depending on how many times you've met him in previous missions.

Looks like you took care of that ghost chick. Too bad, guess I got here a little too late to lend a hand against her. Anyway, as you probably saw yourself, this Mot creature just broke one of those 'barriers' of power where he can absorb anyone he wants, as evidenced by the Olympian and Diabolique.

You're probably safe for now; if you hadn't destroyed the Knives of Vengeance, Mot's power would've been way farther than it is at the moment. The guy orderin' me around has a proposal for how to help make you immune to Mot's abilities.

• What's this theory?

The key lies in Cimerora. You found out that information about the Circle, yeah?

The guy givin' me orders said that you're supposed to play a key role in all of that, or that you already did, but now is this time when you go back and actually do it. I don't know, it's time travel stuff, which I frankly can't stand; almost as much as I can't stand the fact that I've been told not to say the name of the guy who's orderin' me around.

Now, the good thing is that theoretically if you travel back in time to Cimerora right now, you'll come back with barely a few minutes passed, if you're sent back to the right time.

• Cimerora? From the Midnighter Club?

Yeah, exactly. Shouldn't be a problem, since you're already a member of the group.

When you get to Cimerora, you'll wanna talk to some chick named Sister Solaris when you get there. Things should be set up so that she's been told about Mot, and that you'll arrive in a coincidental time to deal with it.

The guy orderin' me around, said you'd know him as the letter writer, is gonna be there waitin' for you.

• Very well.

Badge

Completing this mission awards the Hunter of Specters badge.

Hunter of Specters You worked together with Praetor Duncan to put an end to Diabolique, who was discovered to be working together with Mot.

Debriefing

Well, Character, things have wrapped up here, though I wish I could have destroyed Diabolique with my own hands. It's a little suiting that Mot consumed her, I guess; hopefully she's going to be slowly devoured for the rest of eternity. Fun!

It's been fun working together, I guess, but now I'm heading back to whatever is left in Praetoria.

You notice a hint of dissappointment in Praetor Duncan's voice.

Of course, I won't get any fanfare for helping to destroy Diabolique, given that TPN is rolling non-stop anti-Cole messages. But that's the way it goes when you're sitting on a position of power in a place that's collapsing!

You'll have to now travel back in time and find Sister Solaris in order to combat Mot.

Personal Story

Souvenir

Praetor Duncan's Personal Story

With Diabolique destroyed, Praetor Duncan decided to make her way back to Praetoria. However, her trip was rudely interrupted by the power of Mot, who flung her back into the depths of the city.

Praetor Duncan confronted the sins of her past, all of them revealing all the wrong and diabolical acts she has done. Duncan, however, was not bothered by all of these words. She was bothered, however, when she encountered Diabolique, who was now transformed by the power of Mot. Before she could defend herself, Diabolique used the power of Mot to absorb Praetor Duncan, claiming that there were plans in store for her...

One Loose End

Briefing

Emperor Cole had ordered Praetor Duncan to bring Diabolique back, alive. Duncan, as she is, decided to ignore the order and was seeking to destroy Diabolique.

However, she wasn't doing this entirely for the sake of Emperor Cole. Praetoria, in Duncan's mind, is a failing dream. Most of the Praetors are either dead or missing, and Cole's grip on the populace is slipping. Soon, she'll be a Praetor of nothing.

However... if she were to gain favor within Primal Earth, she could have power and control once again on the side that's clearly the winner. Duncan would have to show the people of Primal Earth that she could be trusted, hence her work against Diabolique.

Now, Duncan intends to go to Praetoria and report her results to Emperor Cole...

This is a non-combat, personal story mission. In this mission, you will assume the role of your contact. This is a solo mission.

• (Play Praetor Duncan's Personal Story)

Praetor Duncan plans for this to be her last interaction with the emperor. After hearing about Praetor Tilman's utter destruction, Duncan decided it would be best to change sides before it was too late. She plans on tracking down the new leaders of the resistance and offering her help to bring down Cole.

Praetor Duncan believes she will become instrumental in Cole's downfall, earning her a place of power in her soon to be new home of Primal Earth.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Praetor Duncan heads for the secret portal, where she will be taken back to Praetoria...

Mission Objective(s)

Praetor Duncan enters the warehouse that was set up for her. The scientists have left already, as they plan on disabling the portal once she goes through.

• Praetor Duncan's Personal Story
  • Enter the portal to return to Praetoria
  • Speak to Anti-Matter
  • Speak to Chimera
  • Speak to Miss Liberty
  • Speak to Marcus Cole
  • Find a way out

Praetor Duncan has been taken by Diabolique, who was transformed by Mot's power!

Anti-Matter

Chimera

Miss Liberty

Marcus Cole

Dominatrix: No... YOU?! Mot KILLED you! You should be GONE! Diabolique: Mot simply transformed me, my little Duncan. And we have special plans for you... Dominatrix: Why won't you JUST DIE?! Diabolique: Because there's still too much for me to do. Come along, dear. Dominatrix: Cole will save me, you'll see...!

Badge

Completing this mission awards the Praetor Selfish badge.

Praetor Selfish You played through Praetor Duncan's personal story, witnessing the event where Duncan was confronted by her past and kidnapped by Diabolique and Mot.

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