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Overview

Mother Mayhem, also known as Praetor Tilman, is a Praetorian contact in Neutropolis.  Her level range is 15-20. In Praetoria she is also known as Praetor Tilman.

Heroes can find Mother Mayhem in the following missions:

• on the Check out the asylum mission from Maria Jenkins. (Levels 45-50)
• on the Stop Mother Mayhem mission from Maria Jenkins. (Levels 45-50)
• on the Defeat Mother Mayhem and activate key mission during the Faathim the Kind Task Force. (Levels 45-50)

Praetorians (Loyalists) can find Mother Mayhem in the following missions:

• in the Freedom for All Moral Choice mission from Seer 1381 (depending on their choice in that mission).
• in The Woman Named DeVore Story Arc from Praetor Tilman (the name Mother Mayhem is also known by in Praetoria).

Background

Overview History

Shalice Tilman is the most powerful psychic in the world and the pioneer behind the revolutionary Seer Project. Known throughout the Praetorian Empire as Mother, Tilman devoted her life to taking care of others. When a freak accident involving an unstable psychic killed Shalice Tilman, the world mourned her death. Courageously, her colleague, Aurora Borealis, took Shalice's consciousness into her own, saving the woman beloved throughout the world.

Together the two women can do more to help the world than they ever could apart. With their psychic powers combined, Mother has saved the lives of countless psychics, helping them to become Seers. In turn, these Seers help prevent crime by detecting criminal intent and alerting the authorities before harm can be done. Under Mother's loving eye Praetoria remains a utopia: safe, secure, and pure of thought.

Taken from official bio.

Full History

Born during the Hamidon Wars, Shalice Tilman had tremendous innate mental powers. The sheer volume of refugees crammed into the confines of Praetoria City left Shalice, a telepath, a very confused young girl. At first, she was checked into a hospital, but it didn't take long for the doctors there to discover that she had a psychic gift. They sent young Shalice to a government-run facility for the gifted where she would learn to use her powers in the ongoing war against the Devouring Earth.

The war would end before Shalice was ready to join the Praetorian Guard. She had already earned a nickname among the staff for her particularly potent telekinetic powers: Little Miss Mayhem. When President Cole was elected emperor and dissolved the old governments, Shalice knew that he would need strong allies in the years to come, and she wanted to be one of them.

Cole instantly recognized the value of Ms. Tilman's abilities. He brought her on as his personal advisor, using her to uncover traitors and enemies during the changing of the guard. Under Shalice's watch, the transition to the new government went smoothly. At the young age of 22, Shalice Tilman was rewarded a Praetorship for her efforts--the youngest to achieve such an honor.

As Praetor, Tilman reformed the psychiatric hospitals of the world. Her treatments rehabilitated hundreds of thousands of people who would otherwise have been forgotten in the aftermath of the wars. With the help of an old classmate, Aurora Borealis, she founded the Seer Project, in which unstable psychics underwent treatment that not only saved their lives, but also enabled them to contribute to society. It was during the treatment of one such individual that tragedy struck.

The psychic in question proved to be more unstable than originally believed. During treatment, the patient's psychic abilities lashed out, killing several staff members. Praetor Tilman sacrificed her own life to contain the psychic energy of the patient before it could do any more harm. Desperate to save her friend and mentor, Aurora bravely took Shalice Tilman's psyche into herself.

The two remain merged to this day, serving as a reminder to all Praetorians about the risk unregistered psychics present to the Empire. But most importantly, Praetor Tilman has become a symbol for the devotion both women have to the Praetorian people. As protector of the innocent, healer of the sick, and nurturer of the weak, Praetor Tilman is now known by a new name, a new title that embodies her essence: Mother.

Taken from official bio.

Character Stats

• Secret Identity: Shalice Tilman/Aurora Borealis
• Occupation: Praetor of Health
• Affiliations:Mother of Mercy Psychiatric Hospital, the Seers
• Archetype: Dominator
• Powersets: Mind Control/Psionic Assault
• Height: 5' 6"
• Weight: 115 lbs.
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Purple
• Distinguishing Marks: None

Taken from official bio.

Gallery

Badge

Dimensional Warder You have made yourself legend by defeating the Praetorians, an evil version of the Freedom Phalanx from an alternate dimension.

Notes

• Mother Mayhem's Praetorians profile for a list of her powers

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• IVy

Contact Introduces

Our dear Emperor Cole has requested your aid with little Anti-Matter. Mother has told Anti-Matter all about you, Character. He's asked that I show him favor by sending you his way.

• Anti-Matter

Anti-Matter was known as Praetor Keyes until Emperor Cole stripped him of his rank. Now, he works on various tasks handed down to him by Praetor Berry and Emperor Cole from within his island in Neutropolis.

This contact I've introduced you to can probably move you along down the path you've chosen.

Information

Praetorian contact description

Praetor and Asylum Warden

Shalice Tilman is the most powerful psychic in the world and the pioneer behind the revolutionary Seer Project. Known throughout the Praetorian Empire as Mother, Tilman devoted her life to taking care of others. When a freak accident involving an unstable psychic killed Shalice Tilman, the world mourned her death. Courageously, her colleague, Aurora Borealis, took Shalice's consciousness into her own, saving the woman beloved throughout the world.

Together the two women can do more to help the world than they ever could apart. With their psychic powers combined, Mother has saved the lives of countless psychics, helping them to become Seers. In turn, these Seers help prevent crime by detecting criminal intent and alerting the authorities before harm can be done. There are certain times, however, when Tilman requires outside help in order to keep the land of Praetoria safe from those who would seek to destroy it.

Primal Earth description

This twisted psion is Tyrant's closest advisor and possibly his biggest threat as well. She is organized and has large numbers of minions she has driven to her particular brand of insanity in her special asylums.

Prior to Introduction

Players will have no contact until Praetor Tilman is ready to communicate with them.

Initial Contact

Character, it's been far too long since you and I have spoke. I have such fond memories of you from our time dealing with one of my troublesome little girls. I must apologize for them, as I don't think I ever did. I've made sure that those... girls have PAID for their BETRAYAL of my TRUST.

Ah... you'll have to forgive Mother. I can get very worked up when I'm betrayed by those who have earned my trust. But I know you would never betray me, would you Character? No, that's why I'm coming to you today to ask for your help.

What can I do for you, Mother?

Such a loyal man! I would just love to use you for help in the future after this whole little matter is done.

You may know that Mother rarely relies on outside help. My little daughters normally handle everything that needs to be done. But in this case, I simply must ask for the help of someone like you to help defend Mother and Praetoria from those who would seek to destroy everything we stand for.

I'll do what it takes to help you, Mother.

• Mother cares about you, Character.

Too Busy

Missing Too Busy Dialogue

Too Low Level

Players will have no contact until Praetor Tilman is ready to communicate with them.

No More Missions

Mother doesn't need any thing from you right now, but thank you for asking. But I thought you knew that. Are you trying to sneak something past me? Are you?

Store

Mother communicates telepathically, for the most part. She does not have a store.

Story Arc

The Woman Named DeVore

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Souvenir

Tilman's Embrace

Every now and then, you feel as if some sort of entity is giving you a warm embrace. This is a known side effect of all those who work together with Praetor Tilman. It reminds you of an experience you call...

The Woman Named DeVore

Working with Praetor Tilman wasn't exactly easy in any sense of the word, but it did lead you to bringing in several known criminals within Praetoria. First you arrested several powerful psychics in the Syndicate, then two infamous members of the Resistance. All of it was only due to Praetor Tilman telling you where exactly to find all these criminals.

The psychic you brought in was part of a foreign organization called 'Arachnos', who seemed to be bent on helping the Resistance. It was the arrest of this woman that set Tilman off. It seemed Tilman and Vanessa DeVore, the lead psychic of the Resistance, have some sort of history with each other. Tilman leapt at the chance to attack Vanessa DeVore, requesting your help in doing so.

While Tilman's attitude towards the entire situation was... concerning, she nonetheless was giving you a good lead on bringing in a woman known to hide dangerous members of the Resistance. You attacked Wu Yin, who turned out to be Vanessa DeVore's ex-husband. This attack caused Vanessa DeVore to reveal her position.

You came face to mask with the one of the most influential women in the Resistance, and it was here that DeVore pleaded with you. She explained that bringing her to Tilman would only make the situation worse, explaining that Tilman sought only to absorb DeVore's psychic powers instead of help the people of Praetoria. Yet, allowing DeVore to go free would mean more innocents would likely be hurt. What, in the end, did you decide was for the best? To arrest DeVore and allow her to be in the hands of a possible madwoman, or let her go and believe her promise that she seeks to redeem those in the Resistance?

Part One: Organized Psychics

There are many little rogue psychics within Praetoria, Character. I do try to have each and every one of them visit my hospital so that they may one day serve Praetoria in a better way. But some... some insist on tarnishing my good name, belitting what my daughters stand for! I can't stand for this, Mother won't stand for this any longer. I send my little girls to handle them, and what do I see on my doorstep?

Destruction! Death! Hubris!

Ahem... I get oh so angered at the situation. I am speaking, of course, about the Syndicate and their little psychics. Oh, they thought they could hide from Mother's gaze, but they can't any longer. I sent some of my best girls to bring them in, Character, but oh, it was awful, just awful! The Syndicate slaughtered my precious girls, leaving their bodies in front of my hospital.

Do you think you could deal with these bad psychics for me? I would hate for any of my girls to get hurt, ever again.

Do you know where these Syndicate psychics are?

Oh ho, I do, I do. They keep themselves to their little meetings inside an office building in Berry's city. Yes, three of the worst ones are in there. Howard Milton, Eliza Kushmin, and Franklin Faris. All members of various corporations in Praetoria. Well, until Mother and her daughters found out about who they really were. They've got nothing left to live for, Character, except for the little group of Syndicate. Would you be a dear and make sure these bad psychics get what they deserve? In the eyes of the law, of course.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Mother wishes you the best of luck, Character. Know that I am watching you.

Mission Objective(s)

While Praetor Tilman might not be the most balanced of the Praetors, it is still a heinous crime to butcher Seers. Time to make sure these Syndicate answer for what they've done.

• Arrest Syndicate Psychics.
  • 3 Syndicate heads to take in

You've arrested all the psychics that Praetor Tilman named.

Enemies

• Syndicate

Notable NPCs

• Howard Milton (Syndicate Suit, Lieutenant, Enemy)
• Eliza Kushmin (Syndicate Suit, Lieutenant, Enemy)
• Franklin Faris(Syndicate Suit, Lieutenant, Enemy)
• Vanessa deVore (Observant characters will see faint images of Vanessa during this mission)

Debriefing

Mother is so proud of you, Character. I was watching your progress the entire time. The nerve of those Syndicate to criticize me, to slander my name like that! They have no shame, no nobility, no class! When I'm through with them, oh, they will learn to respect Praetoria and its people, believe me, Character.

Praetor Tilman lets out a pleased sigh, calming herself.

But... let's speak of some other things, yes? I sensed a very... powerful force in that office building with you. A psychic force that should not be allowed to run wild, to roam outside of my... tender care. I intend to hunt this force down, Character, for the good of all Praetoria. After all, do we really want a force out there that could be as powerful as me, without having the care that I do for you all? No... no, we don't.

You've done such a good job, Character. I knew you would do it. Didn't I say you could? But you didn't believe me, did you? DID YOU?! YOU DIDN'T BELIEVE MOTHER, DID YOU?! From now on, I want to keep an eye on where you are. You are not leaving mother's sight, no matter where you go. Do you understand?!

Part Two: Running Away

Sometimes, Character, those scoundrels in the Resistance manage to kidnap my dear girls and break them off from my tender embrace. You would never want to be torn from my care, would you, Character? I would never treat you poorly, of course. But some people, they insist on believing that I am some sort... some sort of monster! Lies, hate, anger is poured into their minds, into their very souls, poisoning their thoughts about me. I can see them, feel them, and then... darkness, as if they are no longer there. But Mother... Mother will not stand for her girls leaving her side, Character/

There is one such girl, she was such a good dear when she was one of my little ones. But now, she goes by the name Beholder, a part of those terrorists in the Resistance. I have spent some time trying to track her and the man who kidnapped her from my grasp, Hatchet.

And now... I have found them. Trapped like rats in the tunnels. And you... Character... I want you to bring them to justice for all that they've done.

What are their crimes?

You need to know more of their crimes, other than the fact that the man forced one of my own daughters from my side? You would doubt me?!

Mmm... I apologize, Character. It is a very... sour subject, yes? Mother does not mean to yell at you. I never do. Their crimes are many. My... sad, former daughter, Beholder, has wired many of my little girls to have psychic explosions. She betrays her own sisters out of some... some anger towards me! Do you know how many of my girls have died because of her, how many people in Praetoria have suffered? Too many, Character!

Here is the location of her and her little man, Hatchet. I want you to bring them in. Show them that Mother is always willing to bring one of her daughters back into her flock, but is not tolerant of those who would strike at her family.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Please, Character, do not keep Mother waiting. I've spent too long yearning to have my little girl back in my arms.

Mission Objective(s)

Tilman's own personal issues with Beholder are obvious, but you can't allow this woman to wire more Seers to become psychic bombs, not when there are innocents at risk.

• Bring in Hatchet and Beholder
  • Bring in Beholder
  • Take down Hatchet and his pet ghoul
  • Defeat the former Seers

You've brought in Hatchet and Beholder, ending their reign of terror.

Enemies

• Resistance
• Beholder (Resistance - Former Seer)
• Hatchet (Resistance - Ghoul Tamer)
• Marty (Ghouls)

Ambush! Beholder will summon several Seers to aid her, after the character has talked to her.

Hatchet is known in the Resistance for his 'pet' ghoul, a monster that he trained on his own. Many fear ever having to fight Hatchet, knowing that he is not one to show any mercy.

Beholder is a rare sight; a former seer who has broken completely from Praetor Tilman's network. She is infamous for the amount of chaos and destruction she has caused within Imperial City.

Beholder

Debriefing

You're an absolute darling, Character. Mother is so happy that you've brought these criminals to justice. They won't be harming any more innocents, that much I can guarantee you. I heard those... vile words they spoke about me. I've... I won't bother giving them anything more than a moment's thought. I've been looking into the mind of my sweet, sweet Beholder, now that she's back in my loving care. So full of secrets, brimming with... life. She is such a silly girl, thinking I'd just let her die like that.

Oh, but I do go on. Mother is so sorry, Character. You're so... so admirable for being patient with me. Beholder's mind revealed what I've thought for quite some time. The Resistance is gaining more rogue psychics, thanks in part to that woman, Vanessa DeVore. The wretched... vile... lower than filth... piece of trash... woman... deserving nothing more than to be stomped beneath my heel! She steals my girls, she attacks me, she spreads lies about me!

Ah... but you, Character, you will help me find her, yes? She has caused many deaths, many deaths, all because she can hide her little terrorists from my gaze. We can't continue to let that happen, can we? You have done your mother proud, Character. You always were my favorite, you know that right? RIGHT?

Part Three: Down in the Slums

I've been trying to find that bothersome DeVore, Character. But I believe I may have found someone who may be able to lead us to her. I know very little about this person... only that she seems to not be from around here. I've poked at this little girl's mind to see visions of some chaotic, dangerous place. But I see in her mind the name: DeVore. This woman is in Neutropolis now, near Berry's little Lambda Sector. She seems lost, Character... and Mother is always looking to help those who are lost. Especially those psychics who fall in with the terrorists.

Currently our lost little girl is roaming a little rally those bottom-dwellers in the 'Resistance' dare to hold in Berry's city. I do believe it will get violent, very quickly.

What does this woman look like? And where exactly is this rally?

Here are the rough coordinates, my dear Character. You'll make Mother proud by going to that rally, won't you? The Resistance can't possibly be allowed to take over this part of Neutropolis. Not that they stand a chance against my Character.

The girl you're looking for will stand out. She is from some mysterious organization and wears an odd little.. helmet on her face. You will recognize her, trust me. Mother knows, after all.

Unnecessary Solicitation

That rally won't wait forever, Character. Let those rotten members of the Resistance know that Mother sends her deepest regards.

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear the shouts of the Resistance in the streets. They've torn this already poor district apart, and, by the looks of it, attacked any PPD trying to recover the area

• Retrieve Tilman's Woman at the Resistance Rally
  • Capture the Mysterious Psychic
  • 2 'Arachnos' soldiers to bring in
  • Destroy the 'Arachnos' supplies

You arrested the odd woman that Tilman mentioned and stabilized the situation within Neutropolis.

Enemies

• Resistance
• Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• Fortunata Langstra (Arachnos Fortunata, Lieutenant, Enemy)
• Operative Vars (Arachnos Wolfspider, Lieutenant, Enemy)
• Operative Reynolds (Arachnos Huntsman, Lieutenant, Enemy)

You found some data off this mysterious woman about an organization called 'Arachnos'.

Debriefing

This little girl you brought me is very interesting, Character, as is the news that she has. It seems she met with our little Vanessa DeVore herself. This 'Arachnos' she's apart of wishes to work together with our most hated enemies, all to destroy our beloved Praetoria. But little Vanessa made a mistake... oh, she made quite the mistake! That was believing this little spider was going to be trustworthy.

The girl's mind was difficult, but eventually I tore through it and revealed all her secrets, along with Vanessa's. This, Character, will be Vanessa's undoing! Oh, it shall! She will know pain, my pain, and anger, my anger!

But I get ahead of myself... Mother shouldn't act in such a way in front of you, Character. Before I sent this 'Fortunata Langstra' to begin training for the Seers, I found a very vital piece of information from her regarding Vanessa's one weakness. That would be a man named Wu Yin.

Part Four: Down in the Slums

This is all so very satisfying, Character. How much do you know of Wu Yin? Do you know we've arrested him before? Or that he has escaped? All little petty issues, as little Provost Marchand insists that Wu Yin be subject to the law instead of going to my hospital. But oh, this gets better, far better. Wu Yin and our little 'freedom fighter' Vanessa DeVore were once lovers, Character. Oh, the absurdity of it all!

Their little girl, Penelope Yin, is safe and sound in my hospital, while her father and rat of a mother run around. Oh, but I have such plans to get them, Character, such plans. Vanessa's one weakness is Yin. If he is in danger, she will move from her little safety zone. And then... you shall move in to attack her. You will bring her down. Without Vanessa DeVore... the Resistance will not be able to hide from Mother's gaze for much longer.

How do I go about finding Yin?

My girls, my darling girls, have cornered Wu Yin in the tunnels. He travels through them with what remains of his loyal bands of thieves and murderers. I doubt you'll be able to catch him, unfortunately; he's grown rather well versed at various escape methods. But harming him will cause Vanessa DeVore to make a move to aid him. I will feel her force move and, when that happens, I shall be able to tell where she is.

When that happens, Character, you must strike. You will be without dear Mother's help, as that wretch DeVore can hide you from my loving gaze. I do implore you to be very careful, as DeVore is very powerful, especially without your dear Mother there to observe. I want you to arrest her and bring her to me. I will make sure she gets exactly what is coming to her.

Unsolicited Contact

Our little Wu Yin is the first step of this plan, Character. Don't tarry, Mother wouldn't want that at all.

Mission Objective(s)

Wu Yin has been moving through these tunnels with his band of loyal Syndicate members. You'll have to see if Tilman is right about his new escape methods.

• Attack Wu Yin
  • Defeat Wu Yin

Wu Yin retreated, but attacking him has forced Vanessa DeVore out into the open!

Enemies

• Syndicate
• Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• Wu Yin (Syndicate Elite Boss, Enemy)

Mega Corp titan and CEO of Yin Corp, Mr. Yin is a household name. In the wake of the Hamidon Wars, Mr. Yin's hard work ethic galvanized his workers, forming the world spanning Yin Corp in a matter of a few short years. Invaluable in the reconstruction efforts, Mr. Yin enjoys a privileged life along with his daughter and heiress to the corporate throne, Penelope Yin.

Mission Objective(s)

The air is filled with a psychic aura. You can tell this must be where Vanessa DeVore is, the woman who hides all the murderers and terrorists within the Resistance.

• Bring in Vanessa DeVore
  • Defeat Vanessa DeVore

You've handled things with Vanessa DeVore. Time to go back to Tilman.

Unsolicited Contact:

Character! Be a dear and do take in that vile woman!

Enemies

• Vanessa Devore

Note: In the following dialogue with Vanessa, players can choose from multiple options, depending on alignment. Only one is shown.

Vanessa DeVore

Mission Objective(s)

• Delivery to Tilman

Praetor Tilman

Debriefing

We've had our ups and downs, Character, but Mother has to say it's been an absolute pleasure working with you, wouldn't you say? I do believe we've made Praetoria a much safer place. Hm... yes, a much safer place. I will make sure all those bad psychics you brought in are well taken care of, trust me. Yet, your tireless support of Praetoria is still not yet over, Character. Our dear Emperor Cole has requested your aid with little Anti-Matter.

Mother has told Anti-Matter all about you, Character. He's asked that I show him favor by sending you his way.