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==== Arachnos Seeks Spy! ====
 
==== Arachnos Seeks Spy! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
A loser named Perry Miller has been squealing to Longbow.  The Mooks got him first.  Nab him and the reward should be quite large.
 
A loser named Perry Miller has been squealing to Longbow.  The Mooks got him first.  Nab him and the reward should be quite large.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Kidnap Perry Millner
 
* Escape with Perry Millner
 
  
 
==== Classifieds: Rats for Sale.  Contact Richard Ellsworth ====
 
==== Classifieds: Rats for Sale.  Contact Richard Ellsworth ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
That's a coded message from your Broker.  Some guy named Richard Ellsworth has been selling secrets to the Circle of Thorns, and there's a reward on his head.
 
That's a coded message from your Broker.  Some guy named Richard Ellsworth has been selling secrets to the Circle of Thorns, and there's a reward on his head.
  
==== Dr. Theopolis to Speak on Time Travel ====
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==== Dr. Elissa Montoya Receives Grant ====
  
'''Briefing'''
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Dr. Elissa Montrose is a famous scientist specializing in super-sonics as weaponsArachnos just gave her a huge grantThat means she's probably developed a new super-weapon for the spiders, and you want it.
 
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The doctor may not know it, but messing with time is a big no-no in the Rogue IslesLord Recluse has quietly made that very clearIf you were to bring this guy to Arachnos, they'd definitely look favorably on you.
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==== Havoc in Dockside! ====
 
==== Havoc in Dockside! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnick recently ran from the Skulls through the streets of Port Oakes.  They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somehwere.  If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.
 
A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnick recently ran from the Skulls through the streets of Port Oakes.  They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somehwere.  If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.
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==== Local Jeweler Taken by Snakes ====
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Milton Ives was the last person to have touched the Blood Ruby, a gem said to curse whoever holds it.  The Snakes have taken him to find out what he knows.  You'd like to do the same.
  
 
==== Local Thief Said to Be Witch ====
 
==== Local Thief Said to Be Witch ====
  
 
A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in Cap au Diable and then hired the Snakes to protect her.
 
A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in Cap au Diable and then hired the Snakes to protect her.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Kidnap Drusilla
 
  
 
==== Long Lost Relic Recovered! ====
 
==== Long Lost Relic Recovered! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing.  The Hellions moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.
 
A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing.  The Hellions moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.
  
 
==== Musician Missing ====
 
==== Musician Missing ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for Johnny Sonata in St. Martial.  He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local Snakes hideout.  Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with Arachnos.
 
Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for Johnny Sonata in St. Martial.  He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local Snakes hideout.  Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with Arachnos.
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==== Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech ====
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Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years.  Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from Aeon, but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.
  
 
==== Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident ====
 
==== Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist.  He's not dead though.  A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash.  Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.
 
Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist.  He's not dead though.  A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash.  Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.
 
==== Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech ====
 
 
'''Briefing'''
 
 
Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years.  Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from Aeon, but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.
 
  
 
==== Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005 ====
 
==== Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005 ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam.  It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true.  While every other villain group stakes out the cemetary, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.
 
Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam.  It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true.  While every other villain group stakes out the cemetary, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.
  
'''Mission Acceptance'''
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==== Pirate's Heart for Sale.  $10k or Best Offer ====
  
You head out to capture this punk and show the Rogue Isles who's boss.
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Emma Jean Turley bought a small trinket at a pawn shop on Mercy Isle.  Turns out this trinket has some powerful juju.  She's been trying to sell it in the classifieds, but it looks like the Trolls got to her first.
 
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'''Mission Objective(s)'''
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* Kidnap Razorbeam's daughter
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* Escape with Razorbeam's daughter
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==== Prominent Attorney Missing ====
 
==== Prominent Attorney Missing ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information.  He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals.  This must not go unpunished.  A coded ad in the paper reveals that the Circle of Thorns have him, and where they're located.
 
Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information.  He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals.  This must not go unpunished.  A coded ad in the paper reveals that the Circle of Thorns have him, and where they're located.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Kidnap Norman Washburn
 
  
 
==== You Are Dead! ====
 
==== You Are Dead! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
That's news to you.  The reporter here is Nellie Fine.  Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?
 
That's news to you.  The reporter here is Nellie Fine.  Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
 
You head out to capture this punk and show the Rogue Isles who's boss.
 
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Kidnap Nellie Fine
 
* Escape with Nellie Fine
 
  
 
=== Boss Missions ===
 
=== Boss Missions ===
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==== Circle of Thorns Terrorizes Neighborhood ====
 
==== Circle of Thorns Terrorizes Neighborhood ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
They think Dilanis is terrifying?  Wait'll they get a load of you.
 
They think Dilanis is terrifying?  Wait'll they get a load of you.
  
 
==== Eulogy Versus You ====
 
==== Eulogy Versus You ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Eulogy of the Skulls has called you out right in front of everyone.  You'd best not let something like that slip.
 
Eulogy of the Skulls has called you out right in front of everyone.  You'd best not let something like that slip.
  
 
==== Fayng Spotted in Recent Heist! ====
 
==== Fayng Spotted in Recent Heist! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Snakes.  You didn't like Fayng in the can, and you don't like him now.
 
Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Snakes.  You didn't like Fayng in the can, and you don't like him now.
  
 
==== Fire Fist Rules Downtown! ====
 
==== Fire Fist Rules Downtown! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Like spit he does.  This crap ends now.
 
Like spit he does.  This crap ends now.
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==== Goldbrickers Sought in Breakin ====
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Some days it's good just to pick some random foe and beat the snot out of him.  Keeps the rest of the villains in this town afraid of you.  Tonight is the Goldbricker's turn.
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==== Guido Versus You ====
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Guido of the Mooks has called you out in front of everyone.  You'd best not let something like that slip.
  
 
==== Lost Involved in Gang War ====
 
==== Lost Involved in Gang War ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
The Lost made a powerful enemy lately.  Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.
 
The Lost made a powerful enemy lately.  Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.
  
 
==== Louie Big Eyes Terrorizes Neighborhood! ====
 
==== Louie Big Eyes Terrorizes Neighborhood! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Louie Big Eyes of the Mooks has been getting a lot of press lately.  You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.
 
Louie Big Eyes of the Mooks has been getting a lot of press lately.  You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.
  
 
==== Luigi Spotted in Recent Heist! ====
 
==== Luigi Spotted in Recent Heist! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Mooks.  You didn't like Luigi in the can, and you don't like him now.
 
Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Mooks.  You didn't like Luigi in the can, and you don't like him now.
 
You set out to bust some heads.
 
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Defeat Luigi and Guards
 
  
 
==== Mooks Involved in Gang War ====
 
==== Mooks Involved in Gang War ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
The Mooks made a powerful enemy lately.  Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some points with their enemies.
 
The Mooks made a powerful enemy lately.  Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some points with their enemies.
  
 
==== Rattles Rules Downtown! ====
 
==== Rattles Rules Downtown! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Like spit he does.  This crap ends now.
 
Like spit he does.  This crap ends now.
  
'''Mission Acceptance'''
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==== Skelter Strikes Again! ====
  
You set out to bust some heads.
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The paper is full of stories about Skelter of the Skulls.  Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.
  
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==== Skulls Involved in Gang War ====
  
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
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The Skulls made a powerful enemy latelyBashing a few of theirs heads in might win you some points with their enemies.
 
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* Defeat Rattles and Guards
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==== Skelter Strikes Again! ====
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'''Briefing'''
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The paper is full of stories about Skelter of the Skulls.  Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.
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==== You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow! ====
 
==== You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
What the-- no way.  Someone's setting you up with Arachnos.  Someone who's gonna pay.  Hard.  Maybe if you put one of the Mooks in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.
 
What the-- no way.  Someone's setting you up with Arachnos.  Someone who's gonna pay.  Hard.  Maybe if you put one of the Mooks in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.
  
 
==== You Steal Ancient Gemstones ====
 
==== You Steal Ancient Gemstones ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
What?  Someone has framed you.  Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot.  Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.
 
What?  Someone has framed you.  Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot.  Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.
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==== Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug ====
 
==== Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
There's a story here about Black Scorpion, one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug.  He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid.  Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs.  The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.
 
There's a story here about Black Scorpion, one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug.  He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid.  Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs.  The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.
  
==== For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots ====
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==== Blackbeard's Tooth Purchased by Mysterious Buyer ====
  
'''Briefing'''
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A gold tooth belonging to Blackbeard himself, Edward Teach, was discovered in a long-lost chest.  Such a relic is near-priceless, both financially and as an ingredient in certain magical rituals.  Word on the street is that the Circle of Thorns bought it.  Taking it from those losers shouldn't be too hard.
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==== Break In at Crey Corp! ====
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The Skulls hit a Crey facility last night.  Something about a high-tech neural scrambler.  Might be a good idea to boost it before Crey gets it back.
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==== For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots ====
  
 
A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root.  The Circle of Thorns have some and you just happen to know a buyer.
 
A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root.  The Circle of Thorns have some and you just happen to know a buyer.
  
 
==== Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission ====
 
==== Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
The famous Johnny Sonata sings at the Golden Giza in St. Martial.  Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates.  A friend of yours mentioned the Skulls might be the ones responsible.  Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.
 
The famous Johnny Sonata sings at the Golden Giza in St. Martial.  Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates.  A friend of yours mentioned the Skulls might be the ones responsible.  Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.
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==== Library Robbed, Rare Books Missing ====
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The Circle of Thorns just came into possession of some magic books that you could sell for a few grand.
  
 
==== Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc! ====
 
==== Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc! ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures.  This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc.  Oddly enough, word on the street is that the Trolls just came into possession of a roc's talon.  They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason.  Whatever.  Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.
 
Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures.  This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc.  Oddly enough, word on the street is that the Trolls just came into possession of a roc's talon.  They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason.  Whatever.  Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Get the Roc's Talon
 
  
 
==== New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You ====
 
==== New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
A message has been inserted into your newspaper.  It reads: When Captain Mako tore apart Scrapyard a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer.  One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the Mooks.  Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it.  I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us.  Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.
 
A message has been inserted into your newspaper.  It reads: When Captain Mako tore apart Scrapyard a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer.  One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the Mooks.  Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it.  I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us.  Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
 
 
* Get Mako's Tooth
 
  
 
'''Clue:''' Mako's Tooth
 
'''Clue:''' Mako's Tooth
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==== Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005 ====
 
==== Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005 ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II.  He mostly worked the Italian front.  For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the Mooks raided his house.  They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back.  But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.
 
According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II.  He mostly worked the Italian front.  For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the Mooks raided his house.  They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back.  But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.
 
'''Mission Objective(s)''' Activate Object
 
 
* Get Pyle's keepsakes
 
  
 
'''Clue:''' Pyle's keepsakes
 
'''Clue:''' Pyle's keepsakes
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==== Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles ====
 
==== Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles ====
 
'''Briefing'''
 
  
 
The Circle of Thorns have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute.  It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it.  You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.
 
The Circle of Thorns have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute.  It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it.  You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.
  
'''Mission Acceptance'''
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'''Clue:''' the Sea Lute
  
You set out to complete your scheme.
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The Sea Lute is an actual instrument, though it looks as if it were carved from coral.  You play it, but hear only low, mournful sounds--like that of dying whales.  The music gives you a creepy feeling.  Like you just stepped in dead fish.
  
'''Mission Objective(s)''' Activate Item
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==== Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by Mooks ====
  
* Get the Sea Lute
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Diamonds.  The Mooks just stole some.  These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays.  And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays.  Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.
  
'''Clue:''' the Sea Lute
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'''Clue:''' the diamonds
  
The Sea Lute is an actual instrument, though it looks as if it were carved from coralYou play it, but hear only low, mournful sounds--like that of dying whalesThe music gives you a creepy feeling.  Like you just stepped in dead fish.
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Hello, beautiesThese diamonds are huge.  Flawed, but hugeYou gotta think they'd look better as bling than powering some oversized doomsday device though.
  
==== Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by Mooks ====
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==== Trolls Steal Claw of Doom! ====
  
'''Briefing'''
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The Trolls broke into a sorcerer's house and took the Claw of Doom, an ancient relic said to be used in certain rituals of death magic.  You could recover it and see if you can use it for yourself, or fence it for a quick bundle.
  
Diamonds.  The Mooks just stole some.  These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays.  And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays.  Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.
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'''Clue:''' the Claw of Doom
  
'''Mission Objective(s)'''
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This nasty claw was locked up tight.  Looks like it came from a demon or something.  You shake it a few times but none of the locals drop dead.  How disappointing.
  
* Get the diamonds
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==== Weird Sounds Heard in City ====
  
'''Clue:''' the diamonds
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Ah.  You heard something about this.  The Snakes were working on a 'Doomsday Device.' Something about lethal sonic wavesThose creeps are testing it out here in the Rogue Isles instead of ParagonIt would be a good idea to take it from them--both to keep it from killing you and to keep it or sell it for yourself.
 
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Hello, beautiesThese diamonds are hugeFlawed, but huge.  You gotta think they'd look better as bling than powering some oversized doomsday device though.
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Revision as of 12:37, 28 November 2005

Overview

The Rogue Isle Protector is the local newspaper in the Rogue Isles. It also serves as a source of schemes, or short missions, that you must accomplish to get more contacts and/or heists, or higher-level missions, from a broker. After a heist, your broker will introduce you to another contact in the zone.

Each zone's missions apply to the broker in that specific zone.

Some of the missions actually contain your character's name in them. For these missions, the word you has been substituted in place of your character's name.

Contents

Missions

There are three basic types of missions in the Rogue Isle Protector: Kidnapping Missions, Boss Missions, and Object Missions. Each is listed separately below.

Kidnapping Missions

The object of a kidnapping mission is to defeat a mob of enemies holding the target person hostage and to lead that target person back out of the mission. Usually, a villain or a team will clear a path to the target person so that fighting on the way out is minimized. Once the mob holding the target person is defeated, several more enemies will typically spawn between the target person and the mission entrance to intercept the villain to team leading the target person out.

Arachnos Seeks Spy!

A loser named Perry Miller has been squealing to Longbow. The Mooks got him first. Nab him and the reward should be quite large.

Classifieds: Rats for Sale. Contact Richard Ellsworth

That's a coded message from your Broker. Some guy named Richard Ellsworth has been selling secrets to the Circle of Thorns, and there's a reward on his head.

Dr. Elissa Montoya Receives Grant

Dr. Elissa Montrose is a famous scientist specializing in super-sonics as weapons. Arachnos just gave her a huge grant. That means she's probably developed a new super-weapon for the spiders, and you want it.

Havoc in Dockside!

A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnick recently ran from the Skulls through the streets of Port Oakes. They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somehwere. If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.

Local Jeweler Taken by Snakes

Milton Ives was the last person to have touched the Blood Ruby, a gem said to curse whoever holds it. The Snakes have taken him to find out what he knows. You'd like to do the same.

Local Thief Said to Be Witch

A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in Cap au Diable and then hired the Snakes to protect her.

Long Lost Relic Recovered!

A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing. The Hellions moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.

Musician Missing

Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for Johnny Sonata in St. Martial. He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local Snakes hideout. Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with Arachnos.

Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech

Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years. Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from Aeon, but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.

Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident

Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist. He's not dead though. A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash. Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.

Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005

Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam. It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true. While every other villain group stakes out the cemetary, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.

Pirate's Heart for Sale. $10k or Best Offer

Emma Jean Turley bought a small trinket at a pawn shop on Mercy Isle. Turns out this trinket has some powerful juju. She's been trying to sell it in the classifieds, but it looks like the Trolls got to her first.

Prominent Attorney Missing

Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information. He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals. This must not go unpunished. A coded ad in the paper reveals that the Circle of Thorns have him, and where they're located.

You Are Dead!

That's news to you. The reporter here is Nellie Fine. Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?

Boss Missions

In a boss mission, the object is to defeat a mob containing a named boss and his or her surrounding guards.

Circle of Thorns Terrorizes Neighborhood

They think Dilanis is terrifying? Wait'll they get a load of you.

Eulogy Versus You

Eulogy of the Skulls has called you out right in front of everyone. You'd best not let something like that slip.

Fayng Spotted in Recent Heist!

Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Snakes. You didn't like Fayng in the can, and you don't like him now.

Fire Fist Rules Downtown!

Like spit he does. This crap ends now.

Goldbrickers Sought in Breakin

Some days it's good just to pick some random foe and beat the snot out of him. Keeps the rest of the villains in this town afraid of you. Tonight is the Goldbricker's turn.

Guido Versus You

Guido of the Mooks has called you out in front of everyone. You'd best not let something like that slip.

Lost Involved in Gang War

The Lost made a powerful enemy lately. Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.

Louie Big Eyes Terrorizes Neighborhood!

Louie Big Eyes of the Mooks has been getting a lot of press lately. You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.

Luigi Spotted in Recent Heist!

Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the Mooks. You didn't like Luigi in the can, and you don't like him now.

Mooks Involved in Gang War

The Mooks made a powerful enemy lately. Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some points with their enemies.

Rattles Rules Downtown!

Like spit he does. This crap ends now.

Skelter Strikes Again!

The paper is full of stories about Skelter of the Skulls. Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.

Skulls Involved in Gang War

The Skulls made a powerful enemy lately. Bashing a few of theirs heads in might win you some points with their enemies.

You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow!

What the-- no way. Someone's setting you up with Arachnos. Someone who's gonna pay. Hard. Maybe if you put one of the Mooks in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.

You Steal Ancient Gemstones

What? Someone has framed you. Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot. Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.

Object Retrieval Missions

The object of an object retrieval mission is to locate the specified object in the mission and defeat any guards surrounding it.

Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug

There's a story here about Black Scorpion, one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug. He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid. Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs. The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.

Blackbeard's Tooth Purchased by Mysterious Buyer

A gold tooth belonging to Blackbeard himself, Edward Teach, was discovered in a long-lost chest. Such a relic is near-priceless, both financially and as an ingredient in certain magical rituals. Word on the street is that the Circle of Thorns bought it. Taking it from those losers shouldn't be too hard.

Break In at Crey Corp!

The Skulls hit a Crey facility last night. Something about a high-tech neural scrambler. Might be a good idea to boost it before Crey gets it back.

For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots

A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root. The Circle of Thorns have some and you just happen to know a buyer.

Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission

The famous Johnny Sonata sings at the Golden Giza in St. Martial. Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates. A friend of yours mentioned the Skulls might be the ones responsible. Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.

Library Robbed, Rare Books Missing

The Circle of Thorns just came into possession of some magic books that you could sell for a few grand.

Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc!

Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures. This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc. Oddly enough, word on the street is that the Trolls just came into possession of a roc's talon. They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason. Whatever. Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.

New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You

A message has been inserted into your newspaper. It reads: When Captain Mako tore apart Scrapyard a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer. One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the Mooks. Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it. I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us. Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.

Clue: Mako's Tooth

That is one big freaking tooth. You'd hate to feel a mouthful of these.

Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005

According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II. He mostly worked the Italian front. For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the Mooks raided his house. They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back. But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.

Clue: Pyle's keepsakes

The box is full of keepsakes from a reporter who served in WWII. He died recently and these notes were discovered by his grandson. In it is an interview with none other than Lord Recluse himself, and a note on the side that says 'Stefan Richter.' Could that be Recluse's real name?

Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles

The Circle of Thorns have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute. It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it. You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.

Clue: the Sea Lute

The Sea Lute is an actual instrument, though it looks as if it were carved from coral. You play it, but hear only low, mournful sounds--like that of dying whales. The music gives you a creepy feeling. Like you just stepped in dead fish.

Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by Mooks

Diamonds. The Mooks just stole some. These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays. And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays. Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.

Clue: the diamonds

Hello, beauties. These diamonds are huge. Flawed, but huge. You gotta think they'd look better as bling than powering some oversized doomsday device though.

Trolls Steal Claw of Doom!

The Trolls broke into a sorcerer's house and took the Claw of Doom, an ancient relic said to be used in certain rituals of death magic. You could recover it and see if you can use it for yourself, or fence it for a quick bundle.

Clue: the Claw of Doom

This nasty claw was locked up tight. Looks like it came from a demon or something. You shake it a few times but none of the locals drop dead. How disappointing.

Weird Sounds Heard in City

Ah. You heard something about this. The Snakes were working on a 'Doomsday Device.' Something about lethal sonic waves. Those creeps are testing it out here in the Rogue Isles instead of Paragon. It would be a good idea to take it from them--both to keep it from killing you and to keep it or sell it for yourself.