Marcus Valerius

Overview

Marcus Valerius
Former Captain of the Guard
Zone	Cimerora
Coordinates	(-1111.5, 9.2, 4264.5)
Level Range	35-50
Introduced By	Senator Decimus Aquila
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Cimeroran Traitors Nictus

Marcus Valerius is a hero contact in Cimerora at coordinates (-1111.5, 9.2, 4264.5). His level range is 35-50.

Introductions

Information

Former Captain of the Guard

Marcus Habitus Valerius is the former Captain of the Guard under the rule of Imperious within the kingdom of Cimerora. When Imperious was traitorously ousted by a splinter group of his own men, Marcus Valerius fought alongside him. He continues to work for the deposed ruler in a small fortress outside the walls of his old kingdom.

Initial Contact

What do you hand me? From Senator Aquila?

Ah. I see. Decimus is a trusted advisor and friend to me. Perhaps it is time to acquaint myself with you.

Store

Need data

Missions

Missing a mission or two

Accept Marcus' task to prove yourself

Briefing

Your dress is odd for a man, yet I recognize great power in you. At least I hope I do.

I need soldiers who fight to keep the seed of all our power from a very dangerous foe, a demigod from Hades, who seeks to steal this power from humanity and use it but forhimself and his ilk. These are dark times here in Cimerora and my allies are few. To prove to me that you are a person who I may trust, I would have you fulfill a task for me.

Excellent... Hero, is it? An unfamiliar name, I admit. No matter. I am a soldier, not a poet.

Your task is simple. Romulus' men have been using one of the caves hereon the peninsula as a "meeting ground" of sorts. Inside, a man by the name of Aulus Sempronius riles up those traitorous dogs just before a raid on our post.

I have information that tells me he is gearing his men up for another one soon. I need you to stop him, and his men, before they attack us agin.

You have 45 minutes to complete this mission.

Mission Objective(s)

Ale, sweat and the cries of men gearing up for mayhem. This is, most definitely the place. Time for a little smackdown, ancient-style

• Defeat Aulus Sempronius - 45:00
  • Defeat Aulus Sempronius

You have successfully completed your task

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• Aulus Sempronius (Cimeroran Traitors Praefectus Castrorum)

Aulus Sempronius plots the end of Imperious Aulus Sempronius: Today, our attack on Cimerora will deal a killing blow to Imperious and his pathetic army. Once we have defeated the majority of his soldiers, we will move in for the kill. The women and all their resources will be ours. Cimerora will be but one of our many conquested lands. Soon Romulus will spread his legions across the world!

Aulus Sempronius Dialog

Combat start: My eyes deceive me! What matter of foul beast are you?

Debriefing

You bested Aulus Sempronius? I knew my faith was not misplaced, Hero. I do now believeI can trust you with my most important tasks. That is, if you are willing.

Accept task to destroy shadow crystals

Briefing

As you may know, Romulus has allied with the Dark Ones, creatures from the very depths of Hades. They lurk in the shadows of the surrounding caves, harnessing the power of their shadow crystals. If we can destroy these crystals we can gain a tactical advantage in the war against Romulus.

Mission Acceptance

You must find these shadow crystals and destroy them, Character. I know now what foul manner of magic they contain, but I do know that they are the source of the Dark Ones' incredible power.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Time is not on our side, Character. Not only do the Dark Ones use these crystals for power, but I believe that they have magical ability to move his men from one place to another!

Mission Objective(s)

The task is clear. Destroy the crystals.

• Destroy the shadow crystals - 60:00
  • 3 shadow crystals to destroy

You have successfully completed your task.

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors
Nictus

Notable NPCs

• Shadow Cyst Crystal x3 (Nictus Shadow Cyst Crystal)

Crystal Guards Dialog

Cimeroran Traitor 1: I do not understand what magic powers these things, but I do know how powerful I become because of them
Cimeroran Traitor 2: That is the truth.

(aggroed)

Cimeroran Traitor 1: You fool! Do you think you can stop us?

Crystal Guards Dialog

Cimeroran Traitor 1: I feel like an infant babe hiding out here. My place is in battle!
Cimeroran Traitor 2: I know how you feel, Sextus. I feel the same. But we must follow our orders.

(aggroed)

Cimeroran Traitor 1: Your place is deep under the earth and I will send you there myself!

Debriefing

Thank you, Character. You have destroyed those foul crystals. I am most pleased.

Agree to rescue young Sybils

Briefing

Romulus' men have taken some of our younger Sybils from the Oracle. You are tasked with the responsability of rescuing them.

You must return these women as quickly as possible, Hero. Find them and send them back to us before anything happens to them.

You have 60 minutes to complete this mission.

Mission Objective(s)

Soft feminine whimpers and quiet pleading echo down this cavern

• Rescue young Sybils - 60:00
  • 3 captured women to rescue

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• Livia Orestilla (NPC Hostage)
• Munatia Plancina (NPC Hostage)
• Atia Fadilla (NPC Hostage)

Hostages Dialog

Livia Orestilla: Oh, thank you, Hero! I knew Imperious would save me!
Munatia Plancina: I am in your debt, Hero! Thank you very much for rescuing me!
Atia Fadilla: You have my deepest thanks, Hero!
There is no telling what Romulus' pigs would have done with us!

Debriefing

Thank you, Hero. You have done me a great service in returning these women.

Accept task to retrieve Eonus' remains

Briefing

Romulus has sent his men to enact a most heinous and treacherous act. In the night, his men broke into the sacred tomb of one of our townsfolk' ancestors and stole his remains! This act is so distasteful that I struggle even now to speak it aloud to you. You must return with those remains so that the family may set them to rest once more.

The Eonus family are most devastated by this act. The men see this act of desecration and their morale plummets. I worry that if this continues, the war will be lost before they even enter another battlefield.

You have 30 minutes to complete this task.

Mission Objective(s)

Remains of ancestors dead thousands of years once rested peacefully in this family cavern. No more.

• Retrieve stolen remains - 30:00
  • 6 remains to retrieve

You have successfully completed your task

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• None

Debriefing

I thank you, Hero. The Eonus family is reburying the remains of their ancestors as we speak.

Battle Romulus' soldiers

Briefing

You have promised your aid in fighting Romulus' men.

Now is the time to fight them.

We have discovered pockets of hideouts where Romulus keeps his soldiers.

If we strike quickly and decisively, we can cripple his army before it has the opportunityto initiate another battle in this fort.

Prepare yourself, Hero, as I send you to battle.

You have 90 minutes to complete this mission.

Mission Objective(s)

The familiar sounds of men preparing equipment and weaponry for battle fills the area.

• Eliminate Romulus' soldiers - 90:00

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• None

Debriefing

You have shown great strength and cunning in your victory, Hero. I am in your debt.

Agree to rescue captured soldiers

Briefing

A regiment of Romulus' soldiers has captured some of my men. Your task is to rescue them.

Find my men and bring them back to me, Hero. There is no time to waste.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task.

Mission Objective(s)

There is no screaming. No moaning. Just the sound of cruel taunts... and fists pummeling flesh

• Rescue captured soldiers - 60:00
  • 2 Valerius' soldiers to rescue
  • 2 Valerius' soldiers to lead out

You have completed your task successfully

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• Romulus' Soldier x2 (Cimeroran Traitors Praefectus Castrorum) (One guarding each prisoner)
• Captured Legionarii (NPC Ally)
• Captured Centurion (NPC Ally)

Ambush! After freeing each prisoner you will be ambushed by a wave of Cimeroran Traitors

Debriefing

Thank you, Hero. You have done me a great service in returning my men. I am in your debt.

Accept task to destroy weapons

Briefing

It is time that we make an offensive attack against Romulus' men and their weapons. Doing so will help us gain advantage against them.

You must find their weapons caches and destroy them. Only then will we begin to match their strength. Time, unfortunately, is not on our favor, so you must hurry.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task

Mission Objective(s)

Your success, or failure, in this task could mean a turn in the tide of this fight

• Destroy the enemy's weapons - 60:00
  • 4 caches of weapons to destroy

You have successfully completed your task.

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• Weapons Cache x4 (Object)

Weapons Cache Guards Dialog

Before combat: It will be with great pleasure that I use these weapons in battle against Imperious' men.
Combat start: You cannot defeat the great Romulus!

Debriefing

I am most proud of you, Hero! Romulus and his dogs have underestimated us far too long.

Accept task to retrieve stolen goods

Briefing

Romulus has sent his men to pillage this fort time and again, making off with the townsfolk's family urns. These urns are of great personal and historic significance to the people of this fort. We would all be grateful for their safe return.

Romulus' men are nothing if not predictable. Find the urns they guard, and you will find our belongings. Quickly now, Hero. There is no time to tarry.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task.

Mission Objective(s)

Valerius is counting on you to retrieve the family urns safely. Do not fail him.

• Retrieve stolen items - 60:00
  • 4 urns to retrieve

You have successfully completed your task

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Debriefing

Thank you, Hero. With the urns returned, the people of this post can breathe a sigh of relief that their most precious items are back in their hands where they belong. I am forever grateful.

Accept task to retrieve stolen chests

Briefing

Romulus has sent his men to pillage this fort time and again, making off with fine jewelry. If you can retrieve these materials, perhaps we can afford to build up our resources.

Romulus' men are nothing if not predictable. Find the urns they guard, and you will find our belongings. Quickly now, Hero. There is no time to tarry.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task.

Mission Objective(s)

Valerius is counting on you to retrieve the fine jewels safely. Do not fail him.

• Retrieve stolen chests - 60:00
  • 4 chests to retrieve

You have successfully completed your task

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Debriefing

Thank you, Hero. With the goods returned, we can finance another attack on Romulus and his men. I am forever grateful.

Accept task to stop Decimus Spurius

Briefing

One of my spies has reported that Romulus has placed another contingent of his men, led by Decimus Spurius, nearby. Your task is to stop him before he can organize his soldiers for another attack on this fort.

He hides away like a fat old sow while he sends his men to perish for his cause. Find him and defeat him. I am counting on your continued success, Hero.

You have 60 minutes to complete this task.

Mission Objective(s)

Sounds of laughter and cheers echo from the walls. This is good. Clearly, they're not expecting trouble.

• Defeat Decimus Spurius and his men - 60:00
  • Defeat Decimus Spurius

You have completed your task successfully

Enemies

Cimeroran Traitors

Notable NPCs

• Decimus Spurius (Cimeroran Traitors Praefectus Castrorum)

Decimus Spurius Dialog

Before combat:
Combat start: Lay on!

Debriefing

If I had but an army of the caliber such as the kind you display, Hero, our cause would already be won.