NPCAn oppressive force crashes down on you, almost knocking you down. The tang of metal floods your mouth, but an unbreakable will helps you to resist. Finally, the horrors spewed forth by the Navigator's third eye no longer have a hold over you.
NPC"Damnation! Why can't you just die already!"
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Entry point 2 of 4
NPCAn oppressive force crashes down on you, practically knocking you down. You feel your skin melt and your blood boil as the very air burns your lungs from the inside. Words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey, but somebody's scream brings you to your senses.
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Entry point 3 of 4
NPC"Rogue Trader! You... came back." You hear equal parts confusion and frustration in Felek's voice. "And dragged this monster along. Good."
CassiaCassia flinches at the Navigator's words and clenches her fists. Her sharp nails dig deep into her soft skin, drawing blood. Cassia's face, however, remains dispassionate. "Traitor."
YOU[Address Cassia] "Be silent, monster. Is it not you who has been tormenting your subjects all this time?"
Cassia"What are you talking about? I am Cassia Orsellio, one of the heirs of House Orsellio. I am not a monster and I will have you know that I have never tormented anyone! I... I've spent my entire life on Eurac V in the company of Felek and Theobald. And both remained in good health up to this day!" Cassia nods at Felek angrily. "I do regret it now. I see the acid-green rings of deception constricting you. Felek's been lying to you... Just like he's been lying to me this entire time."
NPC"Oh, yes. About that..." Felek Orsellio shrugs awkwardly.
NPC"Forgive me this little lie, Rogue Trader. You served the noble cause of liberating House Orsellio like no other, for which I will forever be grateful. We could have become close friends in another life."
NPC(sequence)
Abelard"Liars like you, sir, do not deserve to call themselves friends of the dynasty." Abelard reaches for his weapon. "Not that anyone has extended such an honour to you."
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NPC"However, the House's reputation must not be jeopardised by your testimony. The girl is a curse on all of Orsellio. She is the legacy of Tisiphone, a beast who kept the entire House chained with fear, killing indiscriminately for any trace of dissent! I had to break the shackles of her tyranny. It is nothing personal. I am sure you understand." The eye on the Navigator's forehead opens wide.
YOU"You have signed your own death warrant!"
CassiaThe words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey. The hatred of Felek overwhelms your entire being. How could he? How dare he betray you? His mentor? His House? You hear a woman scream as if from afar, and the veil of other's conjoining emotions fades.
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YOU"What a coincidence. I was not going to let you go, either!"
CassiaThe words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey. The hatred of Felek overwhelms your entire being. How could he? How dare he betray you? His mentor? His House? You hear a woman scream as if from afar, and the veil of other's conjoining emotions fades.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I beseech thee, Emperor! Shield me against this evil!"
CassiaThe words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey. The hatred of Felek overwhelms your entire being. How could he? How dare he betray you? His mentor? His House? You hear a woman scream as if from afar, and the veil of other's conjoining emotions fades.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Draw your weapon]
CassiaThe words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey. The hatred of Felek overwhelms your entire being. How could he? How dare he betray you? His mentor? His House? You hear a woman scream as if from afar, and the veil of other's conjoining emotions fades.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hide behind Cassia]
CassiaThe words get stuck in your throat and your hands refuse to obey. The hatred of Felek overwhelms your entire being. How could he? How dare he betray you? His mentor? His House? You hear a woman scream as if from afar, and the veil of other's conjoining emotions fades.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Felek] "I held up my end of the bargain, Felek. You are my Navigator now."
Cassia"You ruined my home and killed Theobald... for this? He will deceive you just like he's been deceiving my people for all these years! The mossy fog is clouding your eyes, but deep in your heart I can see the golden light of truth shining through. You know I am not lying to you."
NPC"Oh, yes. About that..." Felek Orsellio shrugs awkwardly.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is wrong, Lady Cassia? Did I not bring you to your champion?"
Cassia"My champion?" Cassia laughs bitterly. "Felek Orsellio is a renegade. A traitor to our House who butchered my people... You brought me to my executioner without even realising it? How... how sad."
NPC"Oh, yes. About that..." Felek Orsellio shrugs awkwardly.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A traitor? What is the meaning of this?"
Cassia"This means that you murdered my only defender and dragged me straight into the arms of the traitor who doomed Eurac V!" Cassia angrily brushes you away, barely holding back the quaver in her voice.
NPC"Forgive me this little lie, Rogue Trader. You served the noble cause of liberating House Orsellio like no other, for which I will forever be grateful. We could have become close friends in another life."continues where this line first appears above
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Idira"Oh no no no, this is bad, this is very bad! The flimsy mask, it's gone, and the gaze behind it is aimed dead at you, Lord Captain!"
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Entry point 4 of 4
NPC"Almighty Emperor be praised, my beneficent mistress is safe! Wonderful, this is wonderful... The weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders!" Felek grins mockingly before turning grim. "You monster."
CassiaCassia flinches at the Navigator's words and clenches her fists. Her sharp nails dig deep into her soft skin, drawing blood. Cassia's face, however, remains dispassionate. "Traitor."continues where this line first appears above