Tomb of Eternal Night
Palace of Night- Medical Wing
The Healers walked among the scared and wounded of the remains of the Black Blade Clan. Nadal Despval walked among the remains of his clan and openly cried, in relief or sadness Jacob did not know. What was important is that his Clan was alive, severely hurt and barely clinging to life, but alive. "Thank you, my king, I can never repay you for saving them.' Jacob nodded his head at Nadal, the Drow had been told everything and his hate of his former comrades grew boundless. 'My wife was among those you recovered, you will have my loyalty until the day I die. The only boon I ask is that I will be able to see them when I can."
Jacob looked at him confused before understanding dawned within him and sadness came with it, "Nadel, part of me might be a monster, but I am not evil. Your people are here because the best healers are here. As soon as they are capable, they are free to go where they will. You can see them whenever you want duties permitting, I would never keep you from your family though. If they wish to stay and join the Empire of Night as citizens, they are more then welcome too. Now if you will excuse me, I need to go get cleaned up and eat some food, it has been a long day." Jacob turned and walked away, a pair of the Heart Guard falling into step behind him.
Eiloma joined him as he walked toward the Mess Hall, the kitchens there always had food ready and he was starving. Jacob quickly pulled up his status while ignoring all the Alerts from the Dungeons, he would check on them later after dinner.
Alert...
De-Buff Unwashed: Charisma is Halved, Goods and Services costs increase (+10%)(Duration until you clean yourself, Effects can increase with time)
De-Buff Thirst: Due to lack of blood speed, strength, and health regeneration is reduced by 10%. (Duration until you consume blood, Effects can increase with time)
De-Buff Dehydrated: Stamina regeneration is halved. (Duration until you drink, Effects can increase with time)
De-Buff Malnourished: Health regeneration is halved (Duration until you eat, Effects can increase with time)
Alert...
Jacob snorted in disgust as he dismissed his status page and looked at his Seneschal, "How can I help you Eiloma?"
Her nose crinkled a bit but then she smiled, "We finished completing the survey of all the slaves you liberated from the last two fortresses. I already sent you the information, they include those specific people you were looking for with the skills you needed. They were made aware that you will want them for another project if they decided to stay and all of them appeared on board."
Jacob nodded and thanked her as he entered the mess hall, "Are you going to eat with me?' Jacob asked her and she smiled coyly and nodded. 'Thank you, it has been...a very long day. You always help make the burdens less Eiloma, I hope you know that." Jacob told her causing her to blush and dart in a kiss him on the cheek real quick.
"Thank you, Jacob," Eiloma said causing him to smile and wink at her.
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Jacob relaxed as he read through all the popups from the day, It would take time to read them, the loot list from the dungeons, and the report Eiloma had forwarded to him. A King's job was never done though Jacob mused as he lay back in the suds of the huge bath.
Emergency Alert...
Beings with a Mantle of Divinity are near.
Emergency Alert...
Alert...
A Goddes of the Abyss has made an Unbreakable Vow.
Alert...
Alert...
You have absorbed a Mantle of Divinity from...Izronanth the Defiler. Until your Mantle fully awakens the effects of this will be unknown.
Alert...
Dungeon Quest Complete: End the Suffering!!!
Description: You plummed the depths of the Pit of Suffering and beyond. By slaying both the prisoners and twisted guards perhaps they will finally know some peace.
Kill Maddened Prisoners: 200/200
Kill Mistress Dar'Sinnoa: 1/1
Kill Guard Captain El'Carnoa: 1/1
Kill Guard Lieutenant Grimtooth: 1/1
Rewards: 50,000 Experience, 500 Gold
Dungeon Quest Completed: Abyssal Incursion?!?!
Description: You cleared the Prison Wing of the Obsidian CItidal where you discovered Izronanth the Defiler undergoing some profane right to gain the Favor of Lilith. Interrupting the right, Lilith offered you and Izronanth a challenge, a battle to the death with the winner gaining her Favor.
Rewards: 50,000 Experience, 500 Gold, The Drow clan Black Blades survivors are now loyal to you, Favor of Lilith, Mantle of Divinity from Izronanth
Quest Complete: FREEDOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Description: You traveled to and cleared out the Pit of Suffering and traveled to an Abyssal Realm for Nadal Despval and his Clan, the Black Blades. He will never forget what you have done for him, his clan, and his family.
Difficulty: Insane
Requirements: Level 40, Party of 10 minimum
Rewards: Nadal Despval Loyalty, 50,000 Experience
Kingdom Quest Issued: The Legend
Description: You saved Nadal Despval clan and family, thus you claimed his loyalty with your actions and words. This will be a vast improvement to your military. See the military page of your Kingdom Tab for more information.
Rewards: 10,000 Kingdom Experience, Bonus 25,000 Kingdom Experience, Elite military Unit Unlocked Black Blade Raiders
Alert...
For clearing the Pit of Suffering you have gained...32,872 Experience
For clearing the Obsidian Citadel- Prison Wing you have gained...24,892 Experience
Alert...
Alert...
For slaying...Guard Lieutenant Grimtooth you have gained...10,000
For slaying...Guard Captain El'Carnoa you have gained...15,000
For slaying...Mistress Dar'Sinnoa you have gained...20,000
For slaying...Megrer the Devourer you have gained...15,000
For slaying...Izronanth the Defiler (Unique) you have gained...22,000
Alert...
Alert...
You have gained 1 level (41).
Your Constitution, Strength, and Agility have increased +2. You have received 2 Character Points.
Alert...
Guild Alert...
For slaying...Izronanth the Defiler...your guild will deal 3% more damage to Demonic beings.
Guild Alert...
Spoiler: Spoiler
After Guild taxes (10%) you have gained...171 Gold, 384 Silver, 47 Copper
Name: Braided Whip of Torment
Level: Rare-Unique
Damage: 80-120
Properties: Increases Agility and Dexterity by 40
Properties: Target(s) of this whip will receive additional pain (+50%) from all sources
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Searing Snare
Requirement: Slaver/Torturer, Agility and Dexterity 30
Durability: 250/300
Description: This whip has been used for countless horrors in the depths of the Pit of Suffering and on slaves throughout the Sisters of the Damned territory. It will enhance those experiences on those it strikes.
Note* Searing Snare: Ensnaring a target with this whip will make the target feel like they are on fire and increase pain from all sources while the ability is engaged. (Cooldown: 1 Hour)
Name: Plated Boots of the Warden
Level: Epic (Set 1/3)
Properties: +150 Armor Rating
Properties: Increase Strength by 45 and Constitution by 35
Properties: Increase Damage dealt by 5%
Properties: Increase Rage damage (+10%) and duration by 10 seconds (Locked Requires Set)
Requirement: Warrior, Level 40, Strength 40 and Constitution 30
Durability: 600/600
Description: These blood speckled boots have seen and assisted in atrocities few have seen and even fewer survived.
Name: Lolth's Sacrificial Dagger of Torment
Level: Epic
Properties: Increase Intelligence and Wisdom by 45
Properties: Increase damage of spells by 10%
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Spider Kiss
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Spider Guardian
Requirement: Priestess of Lolth, Level 40, Intelligence and Wisdom 40
Durability: 550/700
Description: This dagger forged in the depths of the Underdark by worshippers of the Dark Goddes Lolth, has committed hundreds if not thousands of souls to the goddesses dark halls of the afterlife.
Note* Spider Kiss: Sacrifice a critically wounded enemy to increase all stats by 10% for 1 hour and increase spell damage for 25% for 10 minutes. (Cooldown 24 Hours)
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Note* Spider Guardian: Summon one of Lolths children (Level +5) to protect you for 5 minutes so you might serve her longer. (Cooldown 1 Week)
Name: Vestments of the Order of the Dark Seductress
Level: Legendary
Properties: +160 Armor Rating
Properties: Increase Intelligence and Wisdom by 40
Properties: All spells deal 10% more damage.
Properties: All spell costs are reduced by 25%.
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Dark Guardian
Requirement: Warlock, Level 40, Intelligence and Wisdom 45
Durability: 660/700
Description: These robes are given only to the most loyal of Liliths acolytes and in certain circles, it will incur fear and envy with equal measures.
Note* Dark Guardian: Summon one of Lilith's private guards (Level +5) to battle by your side for 5 minutes. (Cooldown 1 Month)
Name: Balmung (MH)
Level: Epic (Set 1 of 2)
Damage: 110-135
Properties: Increase Constitution and Strength by 40
Properties: 5% of damage dealt is received as Health
Properties: Increases Stamina Regeneration by 10%
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Hellfire Ignition
Requirement: Demon Knight, Level 42, Strength 45, Intelligence 30, Wisdom 30
Durability: 600/800
Description: Twin swords forged in the bowels of the Abyss for a favored Demon Knight of the Lords of the Abyss, lost during the Celestial War.
Note* Hellfire Ignition: Coat the twin blades (Balmung and Durandal) in Hellfire (20-40 Hellfire Damage). (Cooldown 1 Hour)
Name: Durandal (OH)
Level: Epic (Set 1 of 2)
Damage: 90-105
Properties: Increase Intelligence and Wisdom by 40
Properties: Decreases the cost of spells by 5%
Properties: Increases Mana Regeneration by 10%
Properties: Ability Unlocked: Hellfire Ignition
Requirement: Demon Knight, Level 42, Strength 45, Intelligence 30, Wisdom 30
Durability: 575/800
Description: Twin swords forged in the bowels of the Abyss for a favored Demon Knight of the Lords of the Abyss, lost during the Celestial War.
Note* Hellfire Ignition: Coat the twin blades (Balmung and Durandal) in Hellfire (20-40 Hellfire Damage) giving them both the ability to cause Hellfire damage for 10 Minutes. (Cooldown 1 Hour)
Jacob dreaded looking at the last Alert, but he had taken the plunge so he had no choice now..,
Alert...
You have gained the Favor of...Lilith Goddes of the Abyss
You have consumed the essence of a living god, Lilith. Until your Mantle fully awakens the effects of this will be unknown.
+10% Resistance to Fire/Hellfire Damage (Permanent)
+10% Resistance to Mental Magic (Permanent)
Alert...
Jacob sighed in relief but then heard the door behind him open and shut quickly as Darren and Tarren entered, "Gentlemen, usually it is the females that come to my bath. I am sorry but I don't swing your way." Jacob said causing them both to chuckle.
"Thanks, but no thanks. We came by to get the story on how exactly the Guild got the boost to damage against Demons today...so, story time buddy.' Tarren replied as Darren poured a drink for both of them. Jacob smiled as he began his story but left out anything to do with consuming the blood of Lilith or the Mantle. 'So you did two Dungeon dives back to back, encountered another Goddes, and gained the loyalty of a badass General with an Elite unit attached. Not to bad for a day's work..." Tarren replied once Jacob was done recounting the events of the day."
"Ahh did you see the loot, any DPS Warrior type is going to be doing multiple dives in that Dungeon to get the whole Warden set. Not to mention paired swords for the Demon Knight class which is almost as rare as Legendary classes.' Darren states as he reviewed the loot. 'The whip and dagger though..."
Jacob snorted as he emerged from the bath much to the delight of his two companions who screamed in pain and horror as a new pale moon showed itself for the first time in the Underdark, "Shut up you two. Those two items are going into the collection of items that are getting thrown in a hole and the hole is going to be thrown away.' Jacob replied as he laughed, 'Anyway this is my bedroom, you guys knew I was taking a bath when you stumbled in here to find out why we got a Buff against Demons, now you know. Now get out of here, I am tired and got a lot of stuff to do tomorrow." As his two guildmates left Jacob brought up the last two pieces of information he wanted to read before going to sleep, Eiloma Report and the military page of the Kingdom tab.
Spoiler: Spoiler
Jacob Longstrider
Leader of House Lightsbane
King of the Empire of Night
In your operations to free slaves of the Sisters of the Damned, you have freed 6,247
Of those former slaves...
346 wished to be free to do as they willed and were released into the Underdark or the surface outside Middlebrough (None were given more than a few minor healing potions, clothing, and a couple of days of food, NO WEAPONS!!!) Of those remaining, 4,189 decided to join the Legions and the remainder, 1,702 people wished to live productive lives as citizens of the Empire. Of those we have gathered nearly 80 of those with specific classes and/or professions you wanted us to keep an eye out for. All are aware they might be requested for a special project that will earn them more money then they will be currently working for.
V/R
Eiloma Silverleaf
Seneschal of House Lightsbane
Empire of Night...Military Assets
Captain-General (Your Second in command in overall military forces)
Nadal Despval
Level- Legendary
Benefit 1: Decreases Training and Recovery time by 10% of all forces
Benefit 2: +10% Increase experience gained by all forces
Benefit 3: +15% increase to unit Survivability
Benefit 4: +10% to the mobility of all forces
Benefit 5: Unbreakable Morale (Units under Direct Command), all other units are less likely (-10%) to break
First Legion
General- Brox
Benefit 1: Increased base morale of all units
Benefit 2: +5% Armor
Benefit 3: +5% Mobility
4,267 (Primary Deployment- Fortress of Redemption)
Second Legion
General- Ironbark
Benefit 1: +10% Damage of units
Benefit 2: +5% Charge damage to all units
Benefit 3: +5% Recovery time
4,138 (Primary Deployment- Fortress of Hope)
Third Legion
General- Hune
Benefit 1: -10% casualties sustained
Benefit 2: +5% mobility
Benefit 3: +10% Damage of Siege Weapons
3,138 (Primary Deployment- Ineford)
Home Legion
General- Lord Drexal
Benefit 1: +5% Armor Rating
Benefit 2: +5% Damage
Benefit 3: While defending the Empire of Night territory, Units are Unbreakable
6,420 (Primary Deployment- Eternal Night)
Heart Guard
Commander- James Shadowstrider
Benefit 1: +5% Damage and Armor
Benefit 2: +5% Mobility
Benefit 3: Unbreakable
800 (Primary Deployment- Eternal Night)
Dawn Guard
Commander- Thorgron Shadowsteel
Benefit 1: +5% Experience Gained
Benefit 2: Increased Morale
Benefit 3: +3% Damage and Armor
400 (Primary Deployment- Eternal Night)
Dead Legion
2,005 (Primary Deployment- 400 Garrisoned to each Fortress in the Underdark)
Legion Training...
3,107 Finished in 3 days (Joining the Third Legion out of Ineford)
4,205 starting in...5 Days (Completion 4 Weeks, Assignment Unknown)
Jacob whistled as he closed out the military portion of the Kingdom page. Tomorrow was supposed to be better though, hopefully.