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Overview

Belladonna Vetrano
Assassin
Zone	phone only
Level Range	50
Introduced By	None
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	The Black Knights Imperial Defense Force Praetorians Spirit Stalkers
Badges	Imperial City's Savior
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Belladonna Vetrano is a Praetorian contact in Imperial City.  Her level range is 50. She is available by phone only.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None

Contact Introduces

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Information

Assassin

One of the deadliest covert agents in the world, Belladonna has proven herself a most capable spy and killer for the Resistance. Though her past is a well kept secret, Belladonna makes it clear that she has no love for Tyrant or his lackeys. Rumors abound that she was trained by Chimera, Tyrant's Praetor of Intelligence, and is widely considered the deadliest assassin in the world. Belladonna will one day put that title to the test.

Prior to Introduction

Missing Prior to Introduction Dialogue

Initial Contact

The following story arc takes place after the events of Dark Astoria and the Dilemma Diabolique trial.

Character, I'm glad you contacted me. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Belladonna Vetrano, assassin and lieutenant for the Resistance. I'm working with Desdemona and Aurora Borealis towards our final push against the Praetors. You see, the power is in the hands of the Resistance now.

Unfortunately, the Resistance has become somewhat... split, due to the revelation regarding Calvin Scott's insanity.

However, we can't let that get us down. We have the Praetors on the run. There is one last one that we need to deal with: Praetor Sinclair. Are you ready?

• I'm ready, let's begin.

Greeting

Sinclair will pay, Character. Mark my words.

Too Busy

Missing Too Busy Dialogue

Too Low Level

Missing Too Low Level Dialogue

No More Missions

Missing No More Missions Dialogue

Story Arc

The Emperor's Sword (50 Incarnate)

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 5 Reward Merits.

Souvenir

Imperial City Photograph

Belladonna Vetrano sent you a digital photo that was taken of you fighting against the IDF in Imperial City. The photo was distributed throughout the Resistance and also put in a news article written by Robert Flores regarding the occupation of Imperial City. It reminds you of an experience you call...

The Emperor's Sword

Belladonna Vetrano of the Resistance asked for your help in taking down Praetor Sinclair. You stormed his skyscraper and rescued Provost Marchand, who informed you that Sinclair and Black Swan left on a mission to revive Shadow Hunter and retrieve Excalibur.

You went to Night Ward to stop Shadow Hunter's revival, but were too late. You were able to track Shadow Hunter to the Midnighter Mansion, where you and Pendragon fought against the beast. Pendragon was also looking for Excalibur and promised to help fight against Cole should he retrieve it.

The two of you fought against the Black Knights to obtain an amulet needed to summon the Lady of the Lake. The sword and the Lady of the Lake were in Night Ward, but had become corrupted by the area, a fact Pendragon discovered after the cursed sword took him over. Black Swan was now in control of 'Nega-Pendragon' and ordered him to kill you while she attacked the Carnival of Light. You were able to fight off Nega-Pendragon and found out from Belladonna that several allies of the Resistance held off Black Swan.

Belladonna explained that Nega-Pendragon and Sinclair were now in Imperial City, working together to push back the invasion front. You made your way into Imperial City to help shift the tide in favor of the Resistance while helping Desdemona recover the 'good' Pendragon. You also did battle with Praetor Sinclair, forcing him to flee and relinquish Imperial City over to the forces of Primal Earth and the Resistance.

Now, all that remains of Tyrant's regime is in the Magisterium, where Cole himself awaits...

Part One: Secret Police

Briefing

The Resistance and Vanguard have managed to take part of Imperial City. We've pushed the forces of the IDF back, and even gained some support from several members of the PPD; most notably from MICIR, the Ministry of Information Criminal Investigation and Research.

As we speak, our forces have surrounded Praetor Sinclair's skyscraper. There's a small army of IDF inside, guarding, and probably destroying, all evidence that is within the building. Unfortunately, Sinclair's assistant, Tami Baker, is nowhere to be found.

We're currently at a stand off and can't risk a push inside. Our forces are too spread out throughout Imperial City.

• So you're asking me to go in to shift the balance.

Exactly. Your presence there can help sway the battle. We need to take this foothold in Imperial City if we're going to push through and take Nova Praetoria.

We can get you to our staging ground. From there, you'll need to recover whatever evidence you can find within Sinclair's tower, then find Sinclair himself. Don't kill him, though. I want that honor for myself.

We'll speak again once the skyscraper is taken. Vetrano out.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

The business atmosphere of Imperial City has been replaced by one of war. Gun fire rings out in the city streets and smoke rises from the skyscrapers.

• Take Control of Sinclair's Skyscraper
  • 3 pieces of evidence to find.
  • Rescue Provost Marchand

Sinclair is gone, but you discovered what his next plot is; finding the sword, Excalibur!

Enemies

Imperial Defense Force

Notable NPCs

• War Walker (Imperial Defense Force Boss)

Jessica Flores

Robert Flores

Interrogator Kang

Upon entering building

	The Excalibur
	You found a document detailing the existence of the sword, Excalibur. Sinclair's agents previously believed that there was no point in looking for the sword, as Emperor Cole had enough power as it was. However, recent events have caused Sinclair to open the case back up, stating that Excalibur must be found in order to help push back the 'chaos of Primal Earth'.

	The Destined Wielder
	You found a file that has information regarding a man who is destined to wield the sword, Excalibur. Sinclair states that a man named Pendragon may be the 'chosen' wielder of the sword. If he could be found, then perhaps he could be persuaded to wield the sword for Emperor Cole.

Black Swan

You were able to locate a dossier on Black Swan, one of Praetor Sinclair's aids. She has been kept out of the public light due to her shadowy nature. She has complete control over a 'shadow realm' and can also exert control over people or items who she is able to link to said realm. Sinclair believes that Black Swan could be a useful tool in the search for Excalibur and controlling Pendragon. The only issue would be finding Pendragon's location.

Reviving Shadow Hunter

Provost Marchand told you what he discovered... 'Sinclair has gone mad. He has left with that witch, Black Swan, in order to revive Shadow Hunter! The 'man' was killed by Hamidon some time ago, but his spirit lingers in the Night Ward. Sinclair believes that Shadow Hunter can be used to track down both Pendragon and the sword, Excalibur. This is insanity, Character. The once proud state of Praetoria has turned to chasing fairy tales in order to win. I'm... ashamed of it all. You must travel to Night Ward and stop Shadow Hunter from being revived. The reign of insane super-powered individuals must come to an end. I will meet with the Resistance and see what I can do... there are still a few loose ends I wish to tie up.'

Debriefing

This is ridiculous, Character. Sinclair and Black Swan are chasing after some sort of magical sword? Does he really believe that an ancient legend will help save Tyrant in these final moments?

I don't believe in such things, but if Sinclair does, then it can only mean he's desperate. Excalibur may or may not exist, but if he and Black Swan revive Shadow Hunter and gain control over Pendragon... it could cause us problems.

Part Two: The Wild Hunt

Mission Briefing

I've contacted some people who have been to Night Ward. They say that if this ritual is going to be performed somewhere, it would be in the Howling Vale. There's enough magical residue in the area from the hospital and graveyard to pull something like this off.

There's no time to waste, Character. We have to stop Shadow Hunter from being revived.

• I'll head straight to the Howling Vale.

Good luck. I'll be speaking with Marchand in the meantime. He's always been someone who was on the side of Praetoria, not Tyrant, but we can never be too sure. Marchand can be a valuable ally for us going forward, or a traitor waiting to make his move.

Find Shadow Hunter

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

You can see Shadow Hunter's packs roaming the Howling Vale, seeming to be more powerful than ever. You may be too late!

• Find Shadow Hunter
  • 3 Huntmasters to defeat to find information on Shadow Hunter

Shadow Hunter has been revived, but you were able to find out where he went!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers

Notable NPCs

• Huntmaster Aptu (Spirit Stalkers Boss)
• Huntmaster Omi (Spirit Stalkers Boss)
• Huntmaster Tor (Spirit Stalkers Boss)

	Shadow Hunter's Prey
	You defeated Shadow Hunter's allies and discovered that he was revived by Black Swan. After his revival, Shadow Hunter took off in the direction of the Midnighter Mansion in Night Ward, claiming that he could tell Pendragon was there!

Save Pendragon from Shadow Hunter

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

It looks like Sinclair has sent IDF forces into Night Ward to ensure that Pendragon is taken in!

• Save Pendragon from Shadow Hunter
  • Defeat Commander Zahriah
  • 2 War Walker Nullifiers to destroy
  • 2 groups of Nightstalker to clear out within the mansion
  • Defeat Shadow Hunter

You've saved Pendragon and learned how to recover Excalibur!

Enemies

Imperial Defense Force
Spirit Stalkers
Praetorians

Notable NPCs

• War Walker Nullifiers (Imperial Defense Force Boss) x3
• Commander Zahriah (Imperial Defense Force Boss)
• Shadow Hunter (Praetorians Elite Boss)

After defeating both War Walkers

Shadow Hunter: The Midnighters couldn't stop me from getting to you, Pendragon. Tell me where the sword is. Pendragon: Bedwyr and I have another idea, Shadow Hunter. Pendragon: You tuck your tail between your legs and leave like the broken dog you are. Shadow Hunter: Hah! Black Swan said I would enjoy this. I've been ordered not to kill you, but she didn't say anything about maiming!

Pendragon

Recover the Lost Amulet

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear Pendragon arguing with the Black Knights up ahead...

• Recover the Lost Amulet
  • Gain entry into the caverns
  • Defeat the Cavern Guardians
  • 2 chests to search through for amulet pieces
  • Defeat Knight Mansten
  • Defeat Knight Halfried

You recovered the amulet that will summon the Lady of the Lake!

Enemies

The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Knight Leader (Black Knights Boss)
• Knight Mansten (Black Knights Boss)
• Knight Halfried (Black Knights Boss)

Recovered Amulet

You recovered four pieces of the amulet from the Black Knights. As soon as you did so, the pieces snapped together instantly. You look at the amulet to see an image of a woman's hand holding a large sword. The image shifts before your eyes as you hear the sound of a woman singing a soft song in the distance. The woman's hand turns to stone and a background fades into the image, showing where exactly the Lady is; Night Ward!

Help Pendragon Claim Excalibur

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

You arrive at the site where Excalibur is. Pendragon is up ahead, looking for the sword.

• Help Pendragon Claim Excalibur
  • Defeat the Nightstalker Pack Leader
  • Defeat Commander Siew
  • Defeat Nega-Pendragon

Pendragon has claimed the sword... but became corrupted by its power!

Enemies

Spirit Stalkers
Imperial Defense Force
The Black Knights

Notable NPCs

• Nightstalker Pack Leader (Spirit Stalker Boss)
• Commander Siew (Imperial Defense Force Boss)
• Nega Pendragon (Black Knights Elite Boss)

Pendragon: The sword... Excalibur! Pendragon: Finally... I shall claim my true heritage... I will have it all, everything will be fulfilled! Pendragon: I claim you, Excalibur! The Black Knights and their rules be damned! No... what's... happening... the sword is... taking control...! Black Swan: Oh, poor little Pendragon! Now, you are under my control... Black Swan: Fate would be on my side, this day... Night Ward has corrupted Excalibur, sending it into the shadows... into MY realm. Black Swan: Now, be a good boy and kill Character, while I deal with the Carnival of Light!

Debriefing

Character! Good, you're alright. There was a report that Black Swan and a group of IDF attacked Desdemona and the Carnival of Light. Luckily, Noble Savage and Aurora Borealis were there to drive them away. Do you know what might've caused this? What's happening with Excalibur?

...

So, the sword is real, but it took over Pendragon? Let me relay this information to Desdemona. I don't deal with this whole magic-stuff, but she should know what to do, since she's both Desdemona and Vanessa DeVore now.

What I can tell you is that we're mounting our final offensive in Imperial City. Sinclair has been sighted in the area, rallying the IDF and fighting everyone off. His presence can only mean he feels his goal of Excalibur has been achieved.

Finale: Imperial's Last Stand

Mission Briefing

Desdemona has sent back a message regarding the whole situation with Pendragon. She believes that Excalibur was corrupted because of how long it and this 'Lady' were in Night Ward, which is why Black Swan was able to use her powers of manipulation to control it. Black Swan didn't realize this until the Lady was revealed.

Now, we've got a situation on our hands because of Pendragon's presence. He and this weapon that we're calling the 'Shadowblade' are wiping out our forces left and right. Meanwhile, some guy named Transmuter just took the Four Gables from us. That neighborhood is on an island that can easily be fortified. This is all on top of Sinclair picking off the Resistance and Vanguard.

The situation is grim, Character. We need to make a push now, or else we're going to lose the battle for Imperial City.

• I can handle it, but what about Pendragon?

I had a feeling you'd be able to handle the situation. Desdemona says that she knows of a ritual that might just be able to save Pendragon, but it's risky. If she can get close enough, she can try to pull the original Pendragon out of this 'Nega-Pendragon'.

The downside is that Cole will still have another ally in this Nega-Pendragon. The upside is that Pendragon will be free, both of the sword and of his vices. Or so Desdemona claims; all I care is that we'll gain another powerful ally in the fight against Cole.

Your first goal is going to be retaking Four Gables from Transmuter. After that, you'll need to meet with Luke Larson. He'll get you up to speed on where we are with the fight. I can tell you now, though, this is going to end when we take down Sinclair. Sinclair is going to be vicious, so I suggest you prepare yourself. I'll be there to fight him, but I may not be able to stop him.

I'll see you out in the field, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Belladonna's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

You're greeted by Alec Parson and the reprogrammed IVy. You can see the IDF forces up ahead fortifying their position in the Four Gables.

• Take Control of Imperial City
  • 3 War Walker Defenders to destroy
  • 4 IDF Commanders to defeat
  • Defeat Transmuter's forces
  • Speak with Luke Larson
  • Escort Desdemona to Pendragon
  • Defeat Praetor Sinclair

Imperial City has been taken by the Resistance, and Praetor Sinclair has retreated!

Enemies

Imperial Defense Force
Praetorians

Notable NPCs

• Alex Walker (NPC)
• IVy (Praetorian Resistance Elite Boss Ally)
• War Walker Defender (Imperial Defense Force Boss) x3
• IDF Commander (Imperial Defense Force Boss) x4
• Desdemona (Praetorian Resistance Elite Boss Ally)
• Praetor Sinclair (Praetorian Elite Boss)

Luke Larson

Chimera: Vetrano. Chimera: I should have known you could not resist one last attempt to kill me yourself. Belladonna Vetrano: Is that all you have to say for yourself, Sinclair?! After everything you've done?! Chimera: Your trivial words mean nothing to me. Look around you. Imperial City burns. The people, when given their freedom, abuse it. You all do not deserve such a luxury. Belladonna Vetrano: Even after all of this, you still think you're better than all of us. I pity you, Sinclair. Chimera: Pity. A poor emotion to show in the last moments of your life. Goodbye, Vetrano.

Badge

Completion of this mission awards the Imperial City's Savior badge.

Imperial City's Savior You helped the forces of Primal Earth take Imperial City from Praetor Sinclair.

Debriefing

Well, we did it, Character. As we speak, our forces are occupying Imperial City and setting up for the final attack on the Magisterium. Sinclair is still alive, but his pride and control has been shattered. Imperial City was his proudest accomplishment, and now it's gone.

Pendragon is almost a different person now, and it really gets me thinking about the whole Excalibur thing. That ritual of Desdemona, it cast out not only Nega-Pendragon, but also all of the negativity that was within him. He's almost like some sort of... knight now. Pendragon's obsession over the sword nearly destroyed him, but now, he's better than ever, even without the sword. He's sworn to help us now, saying he's 'honor bound'.

You and I, in the meantime, are done. We'll be calling on you soon to help in the final fight against Cole. He still has Sinclair, Black Swan, Shadow Hunter, and whatever remains of the IDF with him.

Without you, Character, we would've never taken Imperial City. Wherever Tyrant is right now, he's probably regretting every single thing he's done to get to this moment. At least, I can only hope so.

Personal Story

Souvenir

(Emperor Cole's Personal Story)

The Last Line of the Law

Briefing

Emperor Marcus Cole walks the halls of the Magisterium after receiving news that Imperial City has been lost.

Sinclair's wild idea that Excalibur could change things turned out not to work, though Sinclair claims to have gained two allies in the final fight for Praetoria.

Emperor Cole's mind goes over how everything came to this. Praetor Duncan has not returned from Primal Earth, causing Cole to assume that she has defected to their side. Cole gets into an elevator and enters a special security code, allowing him to go to his own private room in the lab beneath the Magisterium...

• (Play Emperor Cole's Personal Story)

Emperor Cole was going to view an item that was from another life, an item that was given to him by his deceased wife, Monica Cole. This would be the last moment of peace he would have before the final battle for Praetoria, for the ideal of law, would commence...

Unnecessary Solicitation

Emperor Cole prepared himself for the final battle against the forces of chaos...

Mission Objective(s)

Emperor Cole arrived at his private section beneath Cole tower...

• Emperor Cole's Personal Story (Solo Mission)
  • Investigate Monica Cole's memento
  • Speak with Praetor Sinclair
  • Annihilate Lord Recluse and his forces

Emperor Cole has pushed back the forces of Arachnos!

Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• Viridian (Arachnos Boss)
• Arachnos Flyer (x2)
• Dr. Aeon (Arachnos Boss)
• Shadow Spider (Arachnos Boss)
• Regent Korol (Arachnos Boss)
• Mu'Drakhan (Arachnos Boss)
• Wretch (Arachnos Boss)
• Barracuda (Arachnos Boss)
• Red Widow (Arachnos Lieutenant)
• Ice Mistral (Arachnos Boss)
• Silver Mantis (Arachnos Boss)
• Ghost Widow (Arachnos Patron)
• Black Scorpion (Aracnos Patron)
• Scirocco (Arachnos Patron)
• Captain Mako (Arachnos Patron)
• Lord Recluse (Arachnos Archvillain)

Monica Cole's Memento

Praetor Sinclair

Emperor Cole: Stefan Richter. The embodiment of chaos at the doorstep of law. Lord Recluse: Chaos? Hardly. I'm here to put an end to this and to you, Cole. Not to mention taking your precious technology... I've taken plenty of precautions to ensure I won't meet the same fate as my Praetorian self. Don't you see, Cole? You believe you stand for law, but you merely stand for control. And I will happily show you how Arachnos deals with those who seek to control OUR world. Emperor Cole: Impressive speech, Richter. Sadly, it is not as impressive as your army. Emperor Cole: It is my duty to rid both worlds of your chaos. Your pathetic little armies will not stand in my way!

After defeating 10 Arachnos:

After defeating 25 Arachnos:

After defeating 50 Arachnos:

After defeating 100 Arachnos:

After defeating all Arachnos:

Badge

Completion of this mission awards the Embodiment of Law badge.

Embodiment of Law You played through Emperor Cole's personal story and saw him fight against the entire army of Arachnos.

Editor's Note: As it currently exists, this mission is possible to complete, but it is long and tedious. There are over 180 enemy mobs spawned on the last map, which causes frequent lost connections to the mapserver when they are defeated. The most reliable workaround is to slowly pull mobs using Laser Beam Eyes and defeating them with that attack and Energy Smash. Be careful not to enter the center of the Magisterium plaza right away to avoid drawing too many mobs at once. Even still, the mission will pause after each mob, so remain patient and methodical. It may also be beneficial to avoid using the Zeus' Lightning power, as some report that it causes additional lag.