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{{Infobox Contact
 
{{Infobox Contact
 
|name=Talshak the Mystic
 
|name=Talshak the Mystic
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|image=Talshak.jpg
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|image=Talshak the Mystic.jpg
 
|img_capt=Mystic
 
|img_capt=Mystic
 
|zone=[[The Hollows]]
 
|zone=[[The Hollows]]
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|x=271|y=-250|z=-1181
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|x=388|y=-234|z=-1157
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|levels=
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|levels= 12-14
 
|introed=[[Julius the Troll]]
 
|introed=[[Julius the Troll]]
 
|intros=[[Karsis]]
 
|intros=[[Karsis]]
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{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=The Hollows|x=271|y=-250|z=-1181|Pronoun=|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Grendel's Gulch|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=N|Level=}}
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{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=The Hollows|x=388|y=-234|z=-1157|Pronoun=His|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Grendel's Gulch|OriginYN=Y|Origin=Magic|LevelYN=Y|Level=12-14}}
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{{EdNote|note=[[The Hollows]] is an optional zone. While all heroes are referred to contacts in the Hollows, they may speak to Wincott and return to their regular contacts if they like. Heroes may miss out on important story information, temporary powers, and/or badges if they skip the regular contacts in this level range (though most content is available via [[flashback]] later on.)}}
 
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== Introductions ==
 
== Introductions ==
  
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* [[Julius the Troll]]
 
* [[Julius the Troll]]
  
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=== New Contact(s) ===
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=== Contact Introduces ===
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Talshak does not introduce you to any new contacts, but after completing his last mission, you may accept the [[Cavern of Transcendence Trial]] from [[Karsis]].
 
Talshak does not introduce you to any new contacts, but after completing his last mission, you may accept the [[Cavern of Transcendence Trial]] from [[Karsis]].
  
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=== Information ===
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=== Information ===
 
'''Mystic'''
 
'''Mystic'''
  
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Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic.  The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within the Hollows.  Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself?  No one knows for sure.  Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the Circle from its goal.  However, the thickheaded Trolls have proved more difficult to dissuade.  Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away.
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Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic.  The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within [[the Hollows]].  Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself?  No one knows for sure.  Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] from its goal.  However, the thickheaded [[Trolls]] have proved more difficult to dissuade.  Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away.
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=== Prior to Introduction ===
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You are not known to me. Seek out {{Active Contact}}.
  
 
=== Initial Contact ===
 
=== Initial Contact ===
 
Greetings, {{Character}}.  I am Talshak the Mystic, and I am older than I look.
 
Greetings, {{Character}}.  I am Talshak the Mystic, and I am older than I look.
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=== Greeting ===
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* Greetings.  There is much to do.
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* There is work to be done.
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* You have a great task ahead of you.
  
 
=== Too Busy ===
 
=== Too Busy ===
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Your mind is already occupied.  You cannot take on another task.
  
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=== No More Missions ===
 
I can help you no more, {{Character}}. You will have to seek greater challenges.
 
I can help you no more, {{Character}}. You will have to seek greater challenges.
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{{bug|Talshak has no "You're too busy" dialogue.}}
 
  
 
== Store ==
 
== Store ==
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* Inspirations
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* [[Inspirations]] {{3insp}}
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{{Missing Store}}
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* [[Inspirations]] (all)
 
* {{Store Tra|Level=10|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}  
 
* {{Store Tra|Level=10|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}  
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* Level 15 Natural/Magic Dual Origin Enhancements
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* {{Store Nat Mag|Level=15|Price=150}}
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== Missions ==
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=== {{UL|Defeat some Trolls}} ===
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== Story Arc ==
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{{ArcAward|m=18}}
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=== The Heart of the Hollows (12-14) ===
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==== Souvenir ====
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''' The Heart of the Hollows '''
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It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the [[Trolls|Troll]] leader's den. The mighty Troll, [[Atta]], was said to be behind all the havoc that the [[Superadine]]-crazed gangsters wreak on [[The Hollows]]. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the [[Circle of Thorns]] had taken the boy from the Trolls.
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Fortunately, the Trolls were willing to tip you offto the Circle's hideout. You journeyed there, and found yourself embroiled in a mighty battle between the Circle's mystics and the strange [[minions of Igneous]]. You defeated the villains, but learned that you had once again missed Sam Wincott. A group of Magmites had spirited him away, but not before the Circle could use Sam's inherent magical abilities to locate the [[Cavern of Transcendence]].
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==== {{UL|Destroy the Trolls' Superadine}} ====
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===== Defeat base leader & his men =====
  
 
'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
  
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I have watched your exploits in [[the Hollows]] for quite some time.  Yes.  I know everything that goes on in the Hollows.  Almost everything, that is.  I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood.  But rest assured, I will.  The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers.  At the moment, the greatest threat is the [[Trolls]]' continued tunneling.  Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here?
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If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you.  The [[Trolls]] have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their [[Superadine]] shipments.  If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that Superadine, it would put quite a crimp in the Trolls' drug distribution ring.  That means less violence in the Hollows, and a chance for me to finally locate that gateway.  Will you help me?
  
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The Trolls tunneling continues to destabilize Cherry Hills and the area nearby.  If the Trolls were to accidentally expose the gateway, it would be devastating. The [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] would descend like a knife.
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The Trolls will not part with their narcotics easily.  You have a long, hard battle ahead of you.
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[[File:SuperadineObject1.jpg|rigth|thumb|125px|{{center|Superadine}}]]
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Empty Superadine ampoules litter the cavern floor.|Primary=Defeat base leader & his men|Secondary=Destroy 4 Superadine stashes|Additional=|Completion=You have destroyed the Superadine in the first Troll base.}}
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat 10 Trolls|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
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'''Enemies'''
  
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'''Debriefing'''
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{{Enemy Trolls}}
  
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Excellent.  The Trolls have felt your might, and they have become afraid.  I believe you can do great things for the Hollows.  I am sure I will have need of you again shortly.
 
  
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=== {{UL|Destroy the Trolls' Superadine}} ===
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'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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'''Briefing'''
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* Muggnor (Boss) {{Named|Faction=Trolls|Type=Caliban}}
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* [[Superadine (object)|Superadine]] x4 (Object)
  
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If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you.  The [[Trolls]] have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their [[Superadine]] shipments.  If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that Superadine, it would put quite a crimp in the Trolls' drug distribution ring.  That means less violence in the Hollows, and a chance for me to finally locate that gateway.  Will you help me?
 
  
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The Trolls will not part with their narcotics easily.  You have a long, hard battle ahead of you.
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Superadine guards dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
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'''Combat start:''' ''You dead now, hero! ''<br />
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}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Muggnor dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
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'''Combat start:''' ''Get hero! Get hero now! ''<br />
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}}
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Empty Superadine ampoules litter the cavern floor.|Primary=Defeat base leader & his men|Secondary=Destroy 4 Superadine stashes|Additional=|Completion=You have destroyed the Superadine in the first Troll base.}}
 
  
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Page from a strange diary|Text=You found this scrap of paper while clearing out a Troll Superadin storehouse.  It reads:
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Page from a strange diary|Text=You found this scrap of paper while clearing out a Troll Superadin storehouse.  It reads:
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' 'Aga' means 'our.'  I am sure of it. Day by day, I understand these minions of Igneous more intimately.  They will not leave my dreams!'}}
 
' 'Aga' means 'our.'  I am sure of it. Day by day, I understand these minions of Igneous more intimately.  They will not leave my dreams!'}}
  
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'''Notable NPCs'''
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* Muggnor (Boss) {{Named|Faction=Trolls|Type=Caliban}}
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===== Bust 2nd base leader & his men =====
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Moisture seeps from the cavern walls.|Primary=Bust 2nd base leader & his men|Secondary=Seek clues, 3 Superadine stashes to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You have destroyed the Trolls' Superadine.}}
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'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Trolls}}
 
{{Enemy Trolls}}
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Moisture seeps from the cavern walls.|Primary=Bust 2nd base leader & his men|Secondary=Seek clues, 3 Superadine stashes to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You have destroyed the Trolls' Superadine.}}
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'''Notable NPCs'''
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* Grondor (Boss) {{Named|Faction=Trolls|Type=}}
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* [[Superadine (object)|Superadine]] x3 (Object)
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Superadine guards dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
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'''Combat start:''' ''You dead now, hero! ''<br />
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}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Grondor dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' ''Muggnor guys get taken down. So stay on guard! ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hey! You no welcome! ''<br />
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}}
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Page from Sam Wincott's diary|Text=This tattered diary is missing many pages.  The last entry is dated one week ago, and reads:
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Page from Sam Wincott's diary|Text=This tattered diary is missing many pages.  The last entry is dated one week ago, and reads:
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The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.'}}
 
The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.'}}
  
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'''Notable NPCs'''
 
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* Grondor (Boss) {{Named|Faction=Trolls|Type=}}
 
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'''Enemies'''
 
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{{Enemy Trolls}}
 
  
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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It will take the Trolls some time to recoup their losses from today.  That diary you found certainly is interesting.  Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott?  We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive.  I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, [[David Wincott|Lt. Wincott]].
 
It will take the Trolls some time to recoup their losses from today.  That diary you found certainly is interesting.  Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott?  We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive.  I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, [[David Wincott|Lt. Wincott]].
  
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=== {{UL|Defeat Igneous in Grendel's Gulch}} ===
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==== {{UL|Defeat Igneous in Grendel's Gulch}} ====
  
 
'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Igneous in Gulch|Secondary=Defeat 10 Minions of Igneous|Additional=|Completion=You have decreased the number of Igneous minions in Grendel's Gulch.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Igneous in Gulch|Secondary=Defeat 10 Minions of Igneous|Additional=|Completion=You have decreased the number of Igneous minions in Grendel's Gulch.}}
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Minions of Igneous}}
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'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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The Igneous are deadly creatures, never forget that.  You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained.
 
The Igneous are deadly creatures, never forget that.  You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained.
  
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=== {{UL|Defeat Trolls' leader, Atta}} ===
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==== {{UL|Defeat Trolls' leader, Atta}} ====
  
 
'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
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In my mind, I have seen Atta's den, and I must warn you: it is a death trap.  Be ready for anything.
 
In my mind, I have seen Atta's den, and I must warn you: it is a death trap.  Be ready for anything.
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[[File:Atta1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">The Trolls' leader, Atta</div>]]
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''You sniff the air: Superadine, Troll sweat and a burning scent you can't quite identify.''
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You sniff the air: Superadine, Troll sweat and a burning scent you can't quite identify.|Primary=Defeat Atta and his guards|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Atta!}}
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'''Note:''' Atta is almost always in [[:File:Road to Atta|the same spot.]]
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Atta and his guards|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
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'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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* Atta's Guard x3 {{Named|Faction=Trolls|Type=Caliban}}
 
* [[Atta]] (Elite Boss)
 
* [[Atta]] (Elite Boss)
  
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Atta's Guard dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' ''No one get through!''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''For Atta!''<br />
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}}
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Burnt shoe|Text=Why the Trolls would keep a smelty, burnt shoe is a mystery to you. The leather has turned entirely black, and the rubber sole is melted.}}
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Singed notebook|Text=The Trolls seem to have found this notebook worth preserving. Most of the pages are gone, and the rest are blackened and charred. Only a name is still legible: Inglebert Maahs.}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Atta dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' ''You find heroes yet? I waiting.''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Gut them! ''<br />'''Defeated:''' ''Heroes no play fair.''
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}}
  
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Atta's Story|Text=After you defeated Atta the Troll, he told you:  
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Atta's Story|Text=After you defeated Atta the Troll, he told you:  
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Atta's loss is one the Trolls will feel for a long time, my friend.  But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly.  I don't know what the Circle wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in [[the Hollows]]: finding the [[Cavern of Transcendence]].  Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location.
 
Atta's loss is one the Trolls will feel for a long time, my friend.  But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly.  I don't know what the Circle wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in [[the Hollows]]: finding the [[Cavern of Transcendence]].  Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location.
  
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Road to Atta (spoiler map)|text=
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[[File:Road_to_Atta||Atta is always at same spot]]
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}}
  
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{{clue}} The Heart of the Hollows
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==== {{UL|Retrieve Sam Wincott}} ====
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It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leader's den.  The mighty Troll, Atta, was said to be behind all the havoc that the [[Superadine]]-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows.  Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago.  You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found.  You learned that the Circle of Thorns had taken the boy from the Trolls.
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=== {{UL|Retrieve Sam Wincott}} ===
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'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
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More than one person has died in the search for the gateway at the heart of the cavern.  I'd hate to see Sam Wincott join their ranks.
 
More than one person has died in the search for the gateway at the heart of the cavern.  I'd hate to see Sam Wincott join their ranks.
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat all villains in caves|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Elegant bronze sconces lend some elegance to these caverns|Primary=Defeat all villains in caves|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the Circle and learned the fate of Sam Wincott.}}
  
 
'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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{{Mission Clue|Name=The mage's story|Text=One of the Circle mystics you defeated told you:
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battling Villains dialogue|text=
  
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"From the moment Sam Wincott stepped into the Hollows, we could taste the magic in his blood. That's why we manipulated the Trolls into capturing him. Sam's magic blood keeps reaching out to all magical creatures around him. Creatures like the minions of Igneous. The entire time he's been here, he's been learning about their culture through his dreams. Eventually, he learned the gateway's location. It was then a simple matter to perform a ritual that would extract this secret from him.
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(aggroed)<br />
  
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But we didn't realize that the creatures would respond to his distress. We performed the ritual, we learned the secrets, but we lost the boy himself!."}}
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'''Circle of Thorns Lieutenant:''' ''No one will come between us and that gateway! ''<br />
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}}
  
  
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Sam Wincott's story|Text=After you rescued Sam Wincott, he told you:
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{{Mission Clue|Name=The mage's story|Text=One of the Circle mystics you defeated told you:
  
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'Those crazy mystics said they could sense the magic in my blood. They put me into some sort of weird trance, and I drew all these crazy maps. That's what started this whole battle!  I'm lucky to be alive!}}
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"From the moment Sam Wincott stepped into [[the Hollows]], we could taste the magic in his blood. That's why we manipulated the Trolls into capturing him. Sam's magic blood keeps reaching out to all magical creatures around him. Creatures like the minions of Igneous. The entire time he's been here, he's been learning about their culture through his dreams. Eventually, he learned the gateway's location. It was then a simple matter to perform a ritual that would extract this secret from him.
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But we didn't realize that the creatures would respond to his distress. We performed the ritual, we learned the secrets, but we lost the boy himself!."}}
  
  
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<font color="red">''(ERROR: Despite the Clue text, Sam Wincott is nowhere to be found in this mission: it will end as soon as you defeat the last enemy. You will have to run the Cavern of Trascendence Trial if you want to actually rescue him.)''</font>
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==== {{UL|Go to Karsis}} ====
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=== {{UL|Go to Karsis}} ===
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It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mystics.  He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence.  Please go to him now.  He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to.
 
It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] mystics.  He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence.  Please go to him now.  He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to.
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'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
  
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Excellent.  As I expected, Karsis is fully under my control.  You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the Cavern of Transcendence.  But at least now you will have a guide.
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Excellent.  As I expected, Karsis is fully under my control.  You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the [[Cavern of Transcendence]].  But at least now you will have a guide.
  
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== External Links == [[Category:Unlockable Contacts]]
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== Missions ==
  
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* {{NoFutureContact|City=h|ID=56}}
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=== {{UL|Defeat some Trolls}} ===
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'''Briefing'''
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I have watched your exploits in [[the Hollows]] for quite some time.  Yes.  I know everything that goes on in the Hollows.  Almost everything, that is.  I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood.  But rest assured, I will.  The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers.  At the moment, the greatest threat is the [[Trolls]]' continued tunneling.  Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here?
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The Trolls tunneling continues to destabilize Cherry Hills and the area nearby.  If the Trolls were to accidentally expose the gateway, it would be devastating.  The [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] would descend like a knife.
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat 10 Trolls|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Trolls}}
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'''Debriefing'''
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Excellent.  The Trolls have felt your might, and they have become afraid.  I believe you can do great things for the Hollows.  I am sure I will have need of you again shortly.

Latest revision as of 05:30, 12 April 2020

Overview

Talshak the Mystic
Talshak the Mystic.jpg
Mystic
Zone The Hollows
Coordinates (388, -234, -1157)
Level Range 12-14
Introduced By Julius the Troll
Introduces Karsis
Enemy Groups

Badge villain cot.png Circle of Thorns
Badge villain magmite.png Minions of Igneous

Badge villain trolls.png Trolls
v • d • e


Talshak the Mystic is a hero contact in the Grendel's Gulch neighborhood of The Hollows at coordinates (388, -234, -1157). Talshak the Mystic is a Magic origin contact. His level range is 12-14.

EdLetter.png Editor's Note:

The Hollows is an optional zone. While all heroes are referred to contacts in the Hollows, they may speak to Wincott and return to their regular contacts if they like. Heroes may miss out on important story information, temporary powers, and/or badges if they skip the regular contacts in this level range (though most content is available via flashback later on.)


Introductions

Contact Introduced By

Contact Introduces

Talshak does not introduce you to any new contacts, but after completing his last mission, you may accept the Cavern of Transcendence Trial from Karsis.

Information

Mystic

Very little is known about Talshak the Mystic. The only thing that is certain is that he is bent on protecting the mystical gateway that is rumored to exist deep within the Hollows. Does Talshak want to prevent the gateway from being used, or simply reserve it for himself? No one knows for sure. Talshak has been quite adept at weaving distracting spells to keep the Circle from its goal. However, the thickheaded Trolls have proved more difficult to dissuade. Talshak is happy to provide heroes with details of the Trolls' activities, in exchange for help in driving the gangsters away.

Prior to Introduction

You are not known to me. Seek out Active Contact.

Initial Contact

Greetings, Character. I am Talshak the Mystic, and I am older than I look.

Greeting

  • Greetings. There is much to do.
  • There is work to be done.
  • You have a great task ahead of you.

Too Busy

Your mind is already occupied. You cannot take on another task.

No More Missions

I can help you no more, Character. You will have to seek greater challenges.

Store

Missing Store Unlock Dialogue

  • Inspirations (all)
  • Level 10 Training Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
  • Level 15 Natural/Magic Dual Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)

Story Arc

E ICON MeritToken.png Merit Rewards: This activity awards 18 Reward Merits.

The Heart of the Hollows (12-14)

Souvenir

The Heart of the Hollows

It began when the wise mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leader's den. The mighty Troll, Atta, was said to be behind all the havoc that the Superadine-crazed gangsters wreak on The Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the Circle of Thorns had taken the boy from the Trolls.

Fortunately, the Trolls were willing to tip you offto the Circle's hideout. You journeyed there, and found yourself embroiled in a mighty battle between the Circle's mystics and the strange minions of Igneous. You defeated the villains, but learned that you had once again missed Sam Wincott. A group of Magmites had spirited him away, but not before the Circle could use Sam's inherent magical abilities to locate the Cavern of Transcendence.

Destroy the Trolls' Superadine

Defeat base leader & his men

Briefing

If you are willing to help, I have urgent work for you. The Trolls have been using a pair of local caves as storehouses for their Superadine shipments. If you could infiltrate their warrens and destroy that Superadine, it would put quite a crimp in the Trolls' drug distribution ring. That means less violence in the Hollows, and a chance for me to finally locate that gateway. Will you help me?

The Trolls will not part with their narcotics easily. You have a long, hard battle ahead of you.

Superadine

Mission Objective(s)

Empty Superadine ampoules litter the cavern floor.

  • Defeat base leader & his men
    • Destroy 4 Superadine stashes

You have destroyed the Superadine in the first Troll base.

Enemies

Badge villain trolls.png Trolls


Notable NPCs


Superadine guards dialogue
Muggnor dialogue


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 Page from a strange diary
You found this scrap of paper while clearing out a Troll Superadin storehouse. It reads:

' 'Aga' means 'our.' I am sure of it. Day by day, I understand these minions of Igneous more intimately. They will not leave my dreams!'


Bust 2nd base leader & his men

Mission Objective(s)

Moisture seeps from the cavern walls.

  • Bust 2nd base leader & his men
    • Seek clues, 3 Superadine stashes to destroy

You have destroyed the Trolls' Superadine.


Enemies

Badge villain trolls.png Trolls


Notable NPCs


Superadine guards dialogue
Grondor dialogue


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 Page from Sam Wincott's diary
This tattered diary is missing many pages. The last entry is dated one week ago, and reads:

'They're moving me again tomorrow. To another slave camp? I don't know why they've singled me out, but I'm determined not to let them frighten me.

Maybe it's the tension, but my dreams are getting stranger now. In them, I have deciphered another word from the strange language of the Igneous: 'Golapo.' I believe this is the name of their species.'

The passage is signed 'Sam Wincott.'


Debriefing

It will take the Trolls some time to recoup their losses from today. That diary you found certainly is interesting. Didn't you tell me you were looking for a young man named Sam Wincott? We haven't found him, but at least we know he's probably still alive. I'm sure that in itself will be quite a comfort to your old mentor, Lt. Wincott.

Defeat Igneous in Grendel's Gulch

Briefing

Are you familiar with the creatures known as the minions of Igneous? They are most insidious. They disguise themselves as simple rocks, but when approached, they become fearsome monsters. I would like you to go out into Grendel's Gulch and defeat these creatures. The area is deadly enough without them.

Mission Acceptance

Your Paragon City police are already fighting a war on two fronts in the Hollows. The Igneous creatures can only exacerbate that problem.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Igneous minions still hold Grendel's Gulch in their deadly grip.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Defeat Igneous in Gulch
    • Defeat 10 Minions of Igneous

You have decreased the number of Igneous minions in Grendel's Gulch.

Enemies

Badge villain magmite.png Minions of Igneous


Debriefing

The Igneous are deadly creatures, never forget that. You have made great strides today, but it will be some time before the threat is truly contained.

Defeat Trolls' leader, Atta

Briefing

I have spent the morning at divination, and I have uncovered a most valuable secret. I know where the Trolls' leader, Atta, makes his home. It is a cavern deep within the Hollows, where many of Atta's bravest Trolls dwell. If you can defeat Atta, the Trolls will have a hard time recovering.

Atta is one of the few Trolls with any reason remaining. For that reason, he is far more deadly than his brethren. I must recommend putting a strong team together before facing him.

In my mind, I have seen Atta's den, and I must warn you: it is a death trap. Be ready for anything.

The Trolls' leader, Atta

Mission Objective(s)

You sniff the air: Superadine, Troll sweat and a burning scent you can't quite identify.

  • Defeat Atta and his guards

You defeated Atta! Note: Atta is almost always in the same spot.

Enemies

Badge villain trolls.png Trolls


Notable NPCs


Atta's Guard dialogue
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 Burnt shoe
Why the Trolls would keep a smelty, burnt shoe is a mystery to you. The leather has turned entirely black, and the rubber sole is melted.
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 Singed notebook
The Trolls seem to have found this notebook worth preserving. Most of the pages are gone, and the rest are blackened and charred. Only a name is still legible: Inglebert Maahs.
Atta dialogue
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 Atta's Story
After you defeated Atta the Troll, he told you:

'Ok, ok. Yeah, we had boy. But, see we lost him. You heard of Circle? Scary magic dudes? They said they give us big magic in exchange for boy, but then they just take him! I no know what they wanted with him, but that's where he gone.'


Debriefing

Atta's loss is one the Trolls will feel for a long time, my friend. But if Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's hands, then we had better move quickly. I don't know what the Circle wants with that young man, but I know they have only one goal here in the Hollows: finding the Cavern of Transcendence. Perhaps they plan to use Sam Wincott in a dred ritual to uncover its location.

Road to Atta (spoiler map)

Retrieve Sam Wincott

Briefing

We need to move quickly on the information you got from the Trolls' leader, Atta. If Sam Wincott really is in the Circle's clutches, we've got to retrieve him at once. The Circle has been seeking the Cavern of Transcendence for years. It could be that, in Sam Wincott, they've found their key.

More than one person has died in the search for the gateway at the heart of the cavern. I'd hate to see Sam Wincott join their ranks.

Mission Objective(s)

Elegant bronze sconces lend some elegance to these caverns

  • Defeat all villains in caves

You defeated the Circle and learned the fate of Sam Wincott.

Enemies

Badge villain cot.png Circle of Thorns

Badge villain magmite.png Minions of Igneous


Notable NPCs

  • None


Battling Villains dialogue


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 The mage's story
One of the Circle mystics you defeated told you:

"From the moment Sam Wincott stepped into the Hollows, we could taste the magic in his blood. That's why we manipulated the Trolls into capturing him. Sam's magic blood keeps reaching out to all magical creatures around him. Creatures like the minions of Igneous. The entire time he's been here, he's been learning about their culture through his dreams. Eventually, he learned the gateway's location. It was then a simple matter to perform a ritual that would extract this secret from him.

But we didn't realize that the creatures would respond to his distress. We performed the ritual, we learned the secrets, but we lost the boy himself!."


Debriefing

So, the Circle used Sam Wincott's inherent magic abilities to uncover the location of the Cavern of Transcendence. This is bad. This is awful! As we speak, the Circle is probably moving on the cavern. And Sam Wincott remains in the hands of the Igneous!

I have a plan. I believe I can use magic to force one of the Circle mages to give up the location of the Cavern. He will not be willing, you understand. But he will help you to get the job done.


Go to Karsis

It was difficult, but I have managed to subvert the will of one of the Circle mystics. He will remain under my control long enough to guide you to the Cavern of Transcendence. Please go to him now. He cannot harm you, though I expect he would wish to.

Do not be afraid of Karsis. He is under my control, at least for now.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Speak to Karsis

Debriefing

Foolish mortal. Yes, I will guide you to the Cavern, because I have no choice. But I will never forget this slight. Be warned: you will never be free of the Circle.


Debriefing

Excellent. As I expected, Karsis is fully under my control. You will have to gather a full team if you expect to enter the Cavern of Transcendence. But at least now you will have a guide.

Missions

Defeat some Trolls

Briefing

I have watched your exploits in the Hollows for quite some time. Yes. I know everything that goes on in the Hollows. Almost everything, that is. I have not yet been able to locate the mighty gateway that calls to all of magic blood. But rest assured, I will. The only thing standing in my way is this cursed infestation of evil-doers. At the moment, the greatest threat is the Trolls' continued tunneling. Will you defeat some of their members, to show them that their kind is most unwelcome here?

The Trolls tunneling continues to destabilize Cherry Hills and the area nearby. If the Trolls were to accidentally expose the gateway, it would be devastating. The Circle would descend like a knife.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Defeat 10 Trolls

Enemies

Badge villain trolls.png Trolls


Debriefing

Excellent. The Trolls have felt your might, and they have become afraid. I believe you can do great things for the Hollows. I am sure I will have need of you again shortly.

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