Difference between revisions of "Heather Townshend"

Briefing

Oh, Character, you are a sight for sore eyes! My husband and I were hoping that someone else would show up to help us, but we never imagined it would be you!

Montague has asked that the rest of the Midnight Squad stay out of the affairs in Astoria for the moment. We can't risk losing any more members to this until we know more about what's going on.

• Understandable. What's the situation here?

My husband and I have been investigating what's going on. Have you seen them in the streets? The monstrous beings that are terrorizing the area along with the Banished Pantheon. We think they might be members of the Knives of Artemis, but transformed. They might have something to do with all of this, but we can't be sure.

I was going to try to push forward through these caverns; there's a member of the group that ran into here. However, there's just too many for me to take on alone.

If you're serious about trying to stop this, Character, then I would try to track down that woman and see what she knows. In the meantime, I'm going to meet back with my husband and tell him that we have your help.

• Alright, I'll take care of things here.

• Do you know what happened to the missing supergroup?

We encountered a member from a supergroup that was called here. He mentioned how the rest of his group was lost to the city.

The man looked like a shade of himself. My husband told him that we could help him, but he refused, saying something about being beyond help, how he couldn't bear the burden any more. He ran off around a corner. We heard a scream and chased after him. He was gone, Character.

During our time here, we've seen a few supers, and even a detective, but none of them stayed still long enough for us to talk with them.

• Got it. What else can you tell me about the situation here?

My husband and I have been investigating what's going on. Have you seen them in the streets? The monstrous beings that are terrorizing the area along with the Banished Pantheon. We think they might be members of the Knives of Artemis, but transformed. They might have something to do with all of this, but we can't be sure.

I was going to try to push forward through these caverns; there's a member of the group that ran into here. However, there's just too many for me to take on alone.

If you're serious about trying to stop this, Character, then I would try to track down that woman and see what she knows. In the meantime, I'm going to meet back with my husband and tell him that we have your help.

• Alright, I'll take care of things here.

Editor's Note: The following is alternate dialogue from Sigil. It's unclear what the trigger is for the different intro text, possibly owning the The Thief of Midnight Badge.

Sigil glares at you.

You! I remember you all too well, Character. Are you still just a lackey for Darrin Wade, even with all of your power, or have you broken away and become your own man / woman?

Or are you working for whatever creature is trying to destroy the world?

• That's in the past. I'm here to stop whatever is happening.

You're here to stop what's happening? Hrmph... I suppose stranger things have happened.

My husband and I have been investigating what's going on. Have you seen them in the streets? The monstrous beings that are terrorizing the area along with the Banished Pantheon.

• What about them?

We think they might be members of the Knives of Artemis, but transformed. They might have something to do with all of this, but we can't be sure.

I was going to try to push forward through these caverns; there's a member of the group that ran into here. However, there's just too many for me to take on alone.

If you're serious about trying to stop this, Character, then I would try to track down that woman and see what she knows. In the meantime, I'm going to meet back with my husband and tell him that we have your help, even if it is... unusual.

• Alright, I'll do that.

• Look, Sigil, I'm sorry for what happened in the past.

What? You're sorry? For attacking my husband and I? For breaking in to the Midnighter's mansion? For working with Darrin Wade?

• That would be it, yes. I'm here to help now with what's happening.

Sigil stares at you for a few moments before sighing.

I'm suspicious, but I'll give you a chance, Character. My husband and I have been investigating what's going on. Have you seen them in the streets? The monstrous beings that are terrorizing the area along with the Banished Pantheon. We think they might be members of the Knives of Artemis, but transformed. They might have something to do with all of this, but we can't be sure.

I was going to try to push forward through these caverns; there's a member of the group that ran into here. However, there's just too many for me to take on alone.

If you're serious about trying to stop this, Character, then I would try to track down that woman and see what she knows. In the meantime, I'm going to meet back with my husband and tell him that we have your help, even if it is... unusual.

• Alright, I'll do that.

Briefing

You see a member of the Knives of Artemis, surrounded by what appears to be former members of the Knives of Artemis. They look normal, at first glance, but upon closer inspection you can see monstrous details that set these women apart.

The member of the Knives of Artemis looks worn out, tiredly grasping onto her blade, the edge of it looking dull from too much use.

Character, the famous hero / infamous villain. I remember receiving many hits to kill you.

That's all changed now, however. The end is here, and we're all witnesses to the collapse of our world. They're all gone, now, beyond my grasp. I had to kill them, put them out of their misery.

• What's going on here? Who are these monsters?

These were my sisters. Something happened to our inner circle, but I do not know what.

They chose to be transformed, to become something higher, as they say. I do not know who or what caused this... I only know that they've broken from the organization. They call themselves the Knives of Vengeance. They tried to get me to join them, but I refused.

They called me traitor and chased me down. They wanted to kill me, Character, but I killed them first. We were trained not to care for the deaths of our fellow assassins, but nothing prepared me for killing them when they've become... monsters.

• Why do you say it's the end of times?

The organization is gone, Character. The monster within Astoria is awakened. Forces of nature beyond our comprehension attack us from every side.

I kill five, ten more show up... there's no end to this. My hands are covered with the blood of my sisters, twisted and disfigured.

I can't go on any further, Character. There's no hope left for this world, don't you see?

You see a strange presence beginning to gather around the Knives of Artemis assassin...

• What the...?

Briefing

Character, what did you find out?

You explain to Heather what happened in the caves beneath Dark Astoria.

That's... that's horrible. I didn't even know about these Knives of Artemis until today... but that must've been the assassin I had seen. You said she was swallowed by some sort of mouth? I wonder... was it because she gave up hope? I don't know, it's a crazy theory.

Do you have any idea what caused these women to transform?

• No, not in the slightest.

Hrm, well, I think the most we can do at this point is to try and figure out more about why this woman was eaten. If we find out more about the power at work here, we can stand a chance at stopping it.

• I'm all ears if you have an idea.

Briefing

No... Kadabra... why did you think that you caused me pain?! I chose all of this... it wasn't your place to decide that it wasn't right!

• What did he mean when he talked about pain? (A)

When we were young, we had gotten into some... Trouble. I won't bother with the details, but in the end, I chose to give up my soul so that Kadabra would keep his.

He and I have been seeking a way to recover my soul ever since. I suppose these Knives of Vengeance believe that Kadabra somehow cheated, that he should have been the one to have his soul taken. They seem to think that they're doing me a favor in all of this, but I chose for this to happen.

I would do anything to help my husband, and he anything for me. But now it seems the darkness here has twisted his mind, making him believe that he was in the wrong.

• The darkness - Mot? What does he have to do with the Pantheon? (B)

I've only heard rumors, nothing substantial. There may be others who can help you, though.

The Tsoo have been fighting in Dark Astoria for years. If anyone would have information about Mot, it would be them.

I need to recover myself and find my husband, Character. I can't let him be taken by these women or this city. If I need your help, I will let that woman, Heather, know. I know we can count on you to help us in our time of need.

• What, what is it that your husband did? (Repeat A)
• Alright, I'll look into the Tsoo.

• Who's this Mot, and what does he have to do with the Pantheon? (Repeat B)

Briefing

You. Character. I am Hua Tov. You are one of the proud heroes of Paragon City. You have stopped many of my kind before. But this is different.

The Tsoo in Dark Astoria are not petty criminals. We are the ones who have fought tirelessly over the years to fight the darkness that consumes this city. You do not know how to fight the darkness, and thus will only bring chaos to our plans.

Leave now, and I will not be forced to use my powers against you. You have been warned, just like the Arachnos lackeys!

• -Your- power? You do know I'm an incarnate, right?

You're an Incarnate, are you? Hrm. Interesting. That does not change my words.

The Tsoo who have been fighting in Dark Astoria have become very powerful over the years. We have unlocked the secrets of our ink, allowing us to tap into the same power that you have.

I will say it again. Leave, and I shall not be forced to destroy you.

• Go ahead, try and destroy me! (Fight Hua Tov)

• I'm not here to fight, I'm here to find out about Mot.

Mot? What would you want to know about the beast?

The Tsoo have been fighting this creature for years, Character. We have become familiar with everything regarding the creature. We know what to do in order to destroy it.

Master Tub Ci has commanded that we deal with any outside interlopers. You will only ruin our plans to stop Mot.

I was merciful with Scirocco and his lackeys, but I will not show the same mercy towards you. You will be an example to the others. The Tsoo will handle Dark Astoria, no one else!

• If you insist on a fight...! (Fight Hua Tov.)

• Hold on! I understand your frustration, you've all fought hard this entire time.

You are right that we have fought fiercely, Character. While you all handled threats of the Rikti, the Praetorians, the 5th Column, we stayed in this cursed city.

I've watched my comrades go mad, either trying to kill each other or themselves. Master Tub Ci has finally come around to help us, now that the beast has surfaced.

You say that you seek to destroy Mot, as well? Hrm... if I let you in, Character, my comrades will attack you, and I would have no way of stopping them. I cannot stop that. However, we do have information regarding Mot inside.

• Then you will let me in?

I will. If you prove strong enough to defeat my comrades, then perhaps your mind is fresh enough to face the creature.

If not, then we will have eliminated a possible issue down the road. I will be off, Character, until we meet again.

• Goodbye, Hua.

Briefing

Welcome, Character. You're just in time to see the destruction of two oathbreakers, two sinners. The woman could have been left alone, if she did not insist on staying by this man's side.

They are both guilty of many crimes, but, let us pose the question to you. Shall we take just Kadabra's life and spare the woman? Perhaps you wonder why we ask you. An answer is not needed for that, only for the judgement to pass on them.

• Just take Kadabra's life.

You pause for a moment before answering. If you tell these women to take Kadabra's life, they will do it, but Sigil will be safe.

• Take Kadabra's life.

Ambush! A Knives of Vengeance ambush occurs if you choose to save only Sigil.

• (Reconsider)

• Neither of them are dying today.

You pause for a moment before you say your words and look over the situation. Kadabra Kill and Sigil seem to be in some sort of ritual.

You size up the situation, seeing that you'll have to defeat all of the Knives of Vengeance if you have any hope of rescuing Sigil and Kadabra Kill. However, knowing how determined the Knives are, they will probably begin their ritual to kill the two while you fight them. You're not too sure how long this would take, but it couldn't be more than a few minutes before the two of them are killed.

If you could take down all of the Knives of Vengeance in this area before they complete the ritual, you could save Kadabra Kill and Sigil. However, if you can't defeat the Knives, then both Sigil and Kadabra Kill will be killed.

• I'm saving them both!
• (Reconsider your options)

• Kill them both, I don't care.

A smile creeps along the face of the woman.

Hrm... I suppose that could be arranged, Character. You would truly just allow both of them to die?

• It doesn't matter to me.

Ambush! Huab Tais leads a Tsoo ambush if you allow both to die.

• (Reconsider your options)

Briefing

Hey, you're Heather Townshend, right? The architect who survived Dark Astoria. The name's Ajax, I'm here with an offer for you.

• How did you find me?

Well, it was easy. I knew what you looked like and saw you running into this warehouse.

The guy that I worked for took care of some monsters that were trying to follow you. How else did you think a civvie like you woulda made it to a place like this?

Anyway, you want to hear this offer or not?

• ... What is it?

Things are bad here in Astoria, there's no doubt about that. The guy that I work for, he wants your help in solving things.

You know the architecture here in Astoria, right? He believes that there's something beneath all of it, some powerful runes that a guy named David Hazen put down.

The boss wants to ask that you, me, and some other guy investigate these runes and also the information about David Hazen. He thinks that Character will be able to use this information to stop Mot in Dark Astoria.

Heather Townshend paused in a moment and thought over the proposal. She came to this warehouse looking for a way to somehow make peace with the ghosts of the past. They were all long gone, however. She realized that perhaps this is what she was meant to do, this is why she survived. Her knowledge of Astoria and its architecture was somehow very useful to this man, Ajax, and whoever he works for. It was possible that, even without super powers, she could help save Astoria and achieve some sort of atonement for her past.

• Okay, I'm in.

Perfect. Stay in the runes until the time is right. I need to work on getting this other guy into Dark Astoria.

Just as a warning, he's a real pain, but the boss seems to think that he's got potential to help us out, as long as there's some sorta incentive.

I'll contact you again when the time is right.

• Okay.