WinterscaleCalligos towers over the slaughtered Aeldari corpses, roaring with laughter, not noticing the blood that has covered him from head to toe trickling down his face right into his throat. "What a thrill, new blood! It has been some time since I last enjoyed myself so, but I'll be damned if I don't crave more!"
WinterscaleYrliet's body is covered in grave wounds, and her shallow, infrequent breathing is barely audible. She struggles to her knees, but she does not look at Calligos — her gaze, brimming with hatred, is trained on you.
WinterscaleA thought surfaces in your mind, one that clearly does not belong to you, yet your body reacts to it with a burning possessive desire. A thought that is both alluring and revolting: you must offer her spirit stone to She Who Thirsts.
YOU"Wait, Calligos."
Winterscale"What now, new blood? Feeling pity for the xenos?"
YOU"No. I want to finish her myself."
Winterscale(sequence)
Heinrix"A desire I understand."
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Argenta"I could do that duty for you..." Argenta casts a disdainful look at Yrliet.
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KibellahA faintly curious smile appears on Kibellah's lips. "Puncture her lungs. Let them slowly fill with blood and make her body burn... It is a long, excruciating death. A fitting end for inhuman filth."
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Winterscale"You fought well — you have the right. But do not hesitate, or this right will become mine instead."
YrlietYrliet does not avert her gaze even when you approach her. No curse or word escapes her lips. The time for words ended the moment you took up arms against her kin.
YOU"Why so quiet? Will you not even curse me before your demise?"
YrlietProudly raising her head, she burns you with her spiteful gaze. Even in her final moments, she does not stoop to insults or spitting in your face. Such are the Children of Asuryan.
YOU"Why so quiet? Will you not even curse me before your demise?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Kill Yrliet] "Your blood shall be my reward. Die, xenos!"
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.
Winterscale"This has been a fine hunt! I have enjoyed fighting together, new blood. You deserve something good for your efforts. Worten, reward him/her!"
Worten the GreyThe Arch-Militant reverently hands you his blade without even shaking the fresh blood off it. "May the master/mistress sate this blade with the blood of his/her enemies. My lord would be quite... pleased." As he says this last phrase, he gives you a broken sneer, and a vicious flame flickers in his eyes.
YOU"I have enjoyed our hunt and look forward to the next one."
Winterscale"As am I, new blood. I shall see you among the stars."
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YOU"You could barely keep up with me. Is your age getting to you, Calligos?"
Winterscale"If you ever grow strong enough to challenge me, I will gladly cross blades with you, [Name]. Perhaps I'll even tear your big-mouthed head off! Farewell for now, for my hunt is over."
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YOU"What impudence! Did I order you to kill the Aeldari?"
Winterscale"You've got a long way to go before you can order me around. Are you angry? Good. Anger is power. When you build up enough of it, come and find me, and we shall fight as equals and see who comes out on top. Farewell for now. My hunt is over."
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YOU[Nod silently]
Winterscale"Farewell, new blood. I am done hunting for the day."
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Winterscale(sequence)
UlfarStaring into Worten's eyes, Ulfar snarls grimly, "Instinct tells me that our duty is not yet fully done." Ulfar shifts his expectant gaze to you. He unobtrusively makes a sign with his outstretched hand. This gesture, one of the most universal among the mute languages of the Imperium, means "ready to attack on command."
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YOU[Whisper before killing Yrliet] "She Who Thirsts will be delighted with this offering. Farewell."
WinterscaleYrliet's eyes flash with genuine fear... and then her headless body slumps into the mud. That is how you will remember her: pathetic and terrified of a fate that, for her, is worse than death. Finally broken — by you.
Winterscale"This has been a fine hunt! I have enjoyed fighting together, new blood. You deserve something good for your efforts. Worten, reward him/her!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Kill Yrliet]
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No, death is too light a punishment for you. You will live and suffer in the knowledge that, despite all your efforts, you could not save anyone."
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.
Winterscale"Sorry, new blood. We've been talking for too long — I grew bored of it." Calligos shrugs his shoulders and winks at you, unfazed. "And yet I've enjoyed running around the forest and tearing the xenos to shreds with you. A good hunt indeed. And a good hunt calls for a proper reward! Worten?"
Worten the GreyThe Arch-Militant reverently hands you his blade without even shaking the fresh blood off it. "May the master/mistress sate this blade with the blood of his/her enemies. My lord would be quite... pleased." As he says this last phrase, he gives you a broken sneer, and a vicious flame flickers in his eyes.continues where this line first appears above
Winterscale"This has been a fine hunt! I have enjoyed fighting together, new blood. You deserve something good for your efforts. Worten, reward him/her!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Kill Yrliet] "Your blood shall be my reward. Die, xenos!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Whisper before killing Yrliet] "She Who Thirsts will be delighted with this offering. Farewell."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Kill Yrliet]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No, death is too light a punishment for you. You will live and suffer in the knowledge that, despite all your efforts, you could not save anyone."continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarThere is no gloating in Ulfar's voice, only quiet satisfaction. "Farewell, xenos. I warned you that one day this moment would come. You are certainly not the vilest spawn of your species, you are even principled in a way, but... This is right. Simple as that."
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MarazhaiMarazhai observes the unfolding scene without the slightest hint of compassion for his fallen "cousin." "Now all is as it should be. Farewell, Yrliet. You were useful to me... for a while."
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YOU"Strike carefully. I need her spirit stone."
Winterscale"There are so many rotting Aeldari around, but you still want the stone from her in particular? But you fought well — your trophy is yours to choose. More blood for the Rogue Trader's throne!"
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"She is no longer a threat. Leave her be."
Winterscale"I don't care. The purpose of prey is to die at the hunter's hands. More blood for the Rogue Trader's throne!"
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Watch silently]
Winterscale"You fought well, little bird. But not well enough. More blood for the Rogue Trader's throne!"
YrlietThe headless body of Yrliet slumps into the mud, and the fire of hatred in her eyes dies soon after.continues where this line first appears above
Winterscale"This has been a fine hunt! I have enjoyed fighting together, new blood. You deserve something good for your efforts. Worten, reward him/her!"continues where this line first appears above