Completed Two Worlds Two: The End

[RK47]

Just trolling bro

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The Association seems to have a post in every larger town or city in the kingdom - does this not cost more than it earns?

People must know that we are a reliable and solid organization - and they do not have to travel miles to trade. Nay, the profits are indeed higher than the costs.

How many people work here?

It depends, Samon Veller, our treasurer, is here most of the time. Unless he is occupied in the vault. The same almost goes for Talor Ravinard who currently heads the Council of the Association.

Why only almost?

He travels much - the Merchants Association is a huge machine that always need oil...
Oil? I had no idea this world deals with that kind of commodity.
Oh well, it's time to speak with Samon Veller. I have a package for him.

Who spoke of me?

Why do you ask this? I do not understand. Talor Ravinard HIMSELF asked me to keep an eye on you - YOU! Barely a member of the Association! Can you explain why you are of such a great import to him?
Maybe cuz I'm the only guy who gets shit done.

Talor Ravinard?

Aye, the Head...the Leader... the ONE!

George Soros wants to keep an eye on you.

Is this so unusual?

Aye, it has never happened in all my years here...

Aye, whatever you say, friend... however. I just want my money then you will see me no more.

Wait! I may need you soon.

And if I refuse?

I prithee, do not refuse. I have my orders. I must find someone both trustworthy and courageous. You seem to have half of those qualities.

Oh aye? And which half, pray?

Courage... but our trust?.. that you have to earn!

Hmph! And your unpopularity with the common people surprises you?

Hmph, he insults me! Do you not need this money? Trust me, if you come to an arrangement with the Merchants Association, it is the best!... if you prove your worth of course.

Whatever, I've had enough of this banal conversation. I walked out of their office and rode out into the night. If I recall correctly I need to talk to an Arch Mage about a certain magic mirror...

Who ARE you?

Only a friend...

I know my friends and my foes.

Are you SURE?

What do you mean?

You have indeed learned a lot - but nothing of patience.
I can see the dev's face:
Listen to how vague I am.

 

[RK47]

dude on dead horse approaches -> "greetings kind stranger!"

That's UNdead horse, Xir.

 

[RK47]

Where's the Voight-Kampff machine when you need one?

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Aye and well met to you. Pray tell me, are you the mage who made a replica of Annon Moha?

And if I am?

I have to tell you that neither of them is happy about it.

Aye, mayhap, mayhap... so he should have given it more thought... no one forced him to do it...

Why did you do it in the first place?

Why?... because we need good mages here. We had two posts to fill - so, instead of taking two lesser talents, we decided to make a replica of Annon - so that could take up both posts, understand?

So why is it not to his liking?

I have no idea - but I will not permit him to kill his replica - t'would defeat the purpose...

Which of them is the replica?

I do not know - there was no reason to tell them apart, so I did not bother which went whither... I want them both alive, hear? AND I want that mirror - if you obtain it for me, our two villages will have a mage.

Uh...what an asshole.

It is unjust... I mean, to keep the replica against the will of the real mage.

But no one knows who is the real mage! 'Tis not natural, I grant you that - but 'tis for the good of all!

Aye, but if the mage himself does not like it...

Ahh, but which one is he...?

If he is so good, why stop at two?

Aahh. 'Twere that easy, we would build armies from our best warriors! Nay, the process is also very costly - and the preparations take months... even years.

Is it lawful - to make a replica of someone, I mean?

Mayhap, mayhap not... but name me a ruler who would object to two good mages instead of one, eh?

The argument gets nowhere. I decided to leave and think upon it some more. Mayhap there is a way to separate the copy from the original.

 

[RK47]

Cuck of Duty

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It's time to go shopping.

I do my modest best... how fares Cathalon?

The homeless stream into the city by the hundreds... but what is worse, the orcs prepare catapults to launch missiles against Cathalon from the opposite bank of the River Gon even as we speak.

Will you attempt to destroy this menace to the capital?

Aye, we will make the orcs think that this is indeed our plan. In the meantime, we shall try to stop the construction of the catapults in a different way.

Oh, how so?

Our spies have made a discovery of great import... the orcs have a problem... they know how to build the machinery...but they cannot implement a working trigger mechanism. This is the reason they try to steal our own triggers from Hadeborg Castle.

I see... I would guess that all this information will eventually lead up to a request for my help?

Aye... a troop of guards would arouse their suspicion, but Orcs will never suspect you... try to get to Hadeborg first and recover all our triggers before they get to them.

I will be happy to help you in this honorable cause.

A courageous reply!

How many triggers are in Hadeborg?

There are 3 in our biggest catapults - those that an Orc could fire - please bring all 3 mechanisms to me. A thousand gold pieces reward each. But I will only accept all three, however.

That is a fair price. I shall give it my best attempt.

Farewell to you, Mercenary!

I know of no Rigwell. What does he want of you, pray?

He wants my arrows - and I have urgent need of his gold.. it's that simple.

I see. So why the obvious delay in supply?

Women! I need dodo feathers for the arrow shafts and what happens? My wife will leave me if I kill those "sweet little birds". What a life! Could you help me, perchance?
This is probably the cuckiest excuse I've heard in RPG. 'Why don't you kill them yourself?' 'My wife would leave me if I do.'

Your wife pushes you around a little, 'twould seem - 'tis not only your problem however... I have a sister.. aye, I will help you!

I thank you! The feathers of 5 dodos will suffice. May your aim be true.

So...seen any dodos?

 

[RK47]

Master of Mayhap

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Aye... Lokar Maios put a... a small mark on their necks... just to tell them apart, you know...

Indeed? Will YOU be able to tell them apart?

Aye, I believe so...

Then take the mirror and give it to the real one. Be very careful! It must be the real Annon!

I will do it - you are too nervous, apprentice. You must remain calm!

I brought the mirror back to the 'Original'. I had no way of verifying his claim, but I just felt like the choice is an unimportant one.

I wish you good fortune.

The mage immediately snatched the mirror and invokes its power.

He didn't crack out a maniacal laugh, so everything must be okay.

I take it you like it this way... as the only one, so to speak...

Having got rid of my worse... er... better... nay... same half? Aye, I feel much safer now... and I am grateful for your help.

Can you not replicate the apprentice?

That idiot boy would collapse with fright...

Aye, he seems a sensitive lad...

Sensitive, aye... but a splendid apprentice. Nervous, too... but if you had seen what he has seen, mayhap you would also be nervous...

Farewell...

I deliver the good news to the apprentice.

I lied - there is no mark on any neck...

WHAT?

Neither you nor anyone else can tell the difference - therefore he is the real one!

I was expecting a meltdown. Instead...

Aye...mayhap you are right... I should perchance act as if he were the true mage...

WEAK.

Mayhap he is... tho' mayhap he is not...

HOLD! You confuse me! I am nervous enough!

Farewell, Apprentice!

To my surprise the herb lady is no longer there... a man now tends the garden. Has she gotten a tranny op?

Aye, I want to speak to Laza - do you know her?

Verily - little Laza. She was killed by wolves in the forest. Drove her mother mad it did.

 

[RK47]

Into the South

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Feeling aimless, I return to Cathalon.

More packages to carry?

How did you know?!

Intuition - and three years in the Drak'ar Monastery of the Shaven Back Monks...

I have never heard of them, what are their powers?

Shaven backs...

Strange indeed...so, you will do this?
A jester to wit!

Aye, money is money...

'Twill be hard, I fear... the Giriza has already killed our couriers just to obtain the documents. It is rumored that they pay very well for this...

This sounds as if you wish me to work for the Giriza?

Nay, nay... here, take this to Garrid Swan in Qudinar. He will expect you...and remember - this is secret.

Bah. As if the Giriza can stop me.

Just a short distance after leaving the city, a man camped by the roadside motioned me to approach.

What do you mean?

D'you think they will reward you - I mean really REWARD you - for helpin' the free world? Nay, never... a droplet of gold here and there... hah! A reg'lar river of gold, now that's what you and I need in this world!

...you serve not the free world? I am not sure if you realize what you just said... does the threat of the Orcs mean nothing to you?

I don't mind the orcs - as long as they pay - and you should think the same way... when you've got somethin' of value in your backpack, think on my words!

What are you talking about - explain.

The catapult cranks. They're VERY valuable. If you've got them, come back to me. I pay a lot more than the other do-gooders here.

What the- you'd betray your own kind to the niggardly just for gold!?

TRAITOR! Draw your sword!

Hah! Then I'll take whatever valuable from your dead body, fool!

The enemy of good did not last long against my fireballs. May the wilds desecrate his corpse and his soul burn in hell.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Mayhap he is... tho' mayhap he is not...

HOLD! You confuse me! I am nervous enough!

 

[abnaxus]

To think CD Projekt raided half of Reality Pump staff to make Witcher 3.

 

[Raghar]

To think CD Projekt raided half of Reality Pump staff to make Witcher 3.

Did they? But when you didn't abuse the villagers would kill everything, two worlds was MUCH harder game than Witcher 2. (I didn't play Witcher 3 yet.)

 

[RK47]

Edge of the South

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Nay, not yet. 'Twill take time.

Then I will not delay you further - the faster you finish your mission, the better for Kira.

Have you seen her of late? How does she fare?

Nay - Reist told me to stay away from the cities and wait for news from you. I do not disobey orders.

Well met, good master!

Be on the lookout for Necromancers here - if you see one, run back here and tell us. We will take care of him...

Is there a reward for any information concerning them?

Aye, there is AND we will put in a good word for you with the Society.

What do you do with the Necromancers you find?

We force them to stop their activities here - and if they are unwilling....why, then we help them to practice their dark arts in the afterlife.

I see no reason to betray the necromancers just yet. My reputation in the Society is flawless. I move on, I considered asking a guard for direction but their reaction is very hostile.

The whole city seems to be on the edge. Even the citizens are unwilling to partake in idle conversations.

Do not fear me - I only wish to ask you something.

Men such as you are hanged here.
Okay.

There is no need for your anger - I bid you farewell.

 

[Darth Roxor]

 

[RK47]

The Need of Picks

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Some thug waved at me at a dark alley. I approach.

I do not believe so.

I believe I do - I've heard good things about your work for the Giriza. You wouldn't mind helping a member now, would you?

Ye gods, all I did was jump over a wall and intimidate a thug.

Help you with what?

I had a ... minor misunderstanding with one of our merchants and now 'e refuses to serve me.

What was the misunderstanding?

That's beside the point... I only need to get some lockpicks from him. He's just around the corner, you can't miss 'im. I'll pay you for it.

Why do you need lockpicks?

Are you daft? What do you think I need them for? Pickin' my teeth?!

Tell me of this misunderstanding you had, my friend, come!

Verily, 'twas a minor matter - I sold him some loot and he recognize some of it... he even wanted it back! When I said 'Nay friend', he said 'Get out - we're finished!'

I see...I have some picks with me. I'll sell you some.

Ah. I owe you a favor now... you don't know how much I needed these.

Two hundred gold pieces for five picks. Funny, I can't recall needing to buy a single one after a bulk purchase I made in early game.

Where is the harm in a friendly conversation, pray?

You better not help him! He stole from my house! I'm not a member of Giriza but my father-in-law is. He stole a valuable brooch from my wife's jewel box - grr... I'll get him!

Whoa, that thief fucked up.

Aye, that IS a problem.

Aye! If you can get me that brooch back I'll pay you for it and my father in-law will put in a good word for you with the Giriza.

Sounds like a fair offer... I return to the thief and demanded he return the brooch. He responded poorly.

We settled our disagreements with a few fireballs.

I retrieved my lockpicks from his charred body and fished the heirloom from his pockets. Time to get paid.

And so ends my part time stint in the streets of Qudinar.

 

[RK47]

In Search of Association

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I wish to see your leader.

Go inside. Reve is in his room - but I do not know if he can find time for you.

Does he have so much to do?

Ahh, have you not heard? The Giriza is on alert - someone plays games with us - a very clever someone...

I'm puzzled. The Giriza is on alert and someone is playing games with the Association? I thought they should be pleased about the state of affairs. Whatever, it's time to make that package delivery. The name of the supposed recipient escapes me. No matter, I'll talk to everyone in the building, I'm sure one will claim the package.

I know nothing... ask Aki for a reason if you need one so badly.

Not that badly. Have you been in the Family for long?

Long enough. Do you wish anything special? Or do you just seek some friends?

You all seem nervous... is something afoot?

Mayhap hero is brave...mayhap he is just stupid.

Our leader has delayed too long - Qudinar becomes a trap that closes with every day that passes.

Are there problems with the new people?

Someone is very clever - they find the weak links in the Family and bribed them. Now we can no longer trust our own people and those swine do as they wish...

'Tis a grave problem indeed...

Aye, grave... but... I trust Aki. He has solved worse problems than this - I wish I could help him tho'...

Something to be done, mayhap?

Talor Ravinard, the boss of the Merchants Association has been busy of late, very busy. We were sure 'twas his business with the Royal Guard.

Methinks it was not...?

We have our people in their organization, but the information they pass to us these days is worthless. The Association has something up its sleeve...We need useful information. There are messengers traveling between the Association's posts in Tharbakin and Cathalon, but most of them carry nothing.

Aye, methinks that is called... 'misinformation.'

Aye...we think the same - and we are ready to pay a handsome sum to learn what is beyond all this.

What is it that you need?

Documents, letters, anything that they try to hide. I have found some men for this job already... but I do not believe they have enough skill and cunning.

Hmm. Could I sell the package I'm holding now?

Could a task like this be so hard, then?

'Tis not easy to get into the Association, but if you do, remember our proposal.

They really don't know anything.

I will.

Excellent. Those vendors have never paid any respect to the Family. 'Tis time to change that.

Why do you call the Giriza a family?

You should know this - our organization is founded on respect, trust and dedication. Your responsibility for Giriza is the responsibility for your family.

Is this why you deal with traitors so harshly?

Our rules state that the Giriza comes before everything - we tolerate nothing that harms our family. Go cautiously, brother.

 

[RK47]

A Problematic Task

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Fuck it, let's run along with these dumb-dumbs. I'm a mercenary. No matter how dumb my clients are.

Any particular reason why you should do that?

Aye - you are skilled at hunting people and I need a hunter - a good one too, who can solve our problem for us...

Problem?

Nay, what I mean is... the Family never has problems, only tasks. We can pay you well.

Your leader... I would speak to him.

Does that mean we have an agreement?

What kind of response is that?

There is one who calls himself Scar - no one knows where he has the scar tho', come to think of it...

Uh... I think I know who that is...

You wish me to tell you where his SCAR is?

Oh FFS.

Naayy... Maliel's toes! This Scar has already killed some good men - and he caused a lot of trouble in Forelin too!

You mean Gorelin.

Aye... he was active in Thalmont for a while as well... even stole an item of great import for us... and used our OWN PEOPLE to do it too!

That was painful, I warrant...

Aye... and now rumor has it that he is in the south. He has plans... and whatever his plans, we cannot tolerate more failures. Finish him and get rid of him. I will speak with Reve if you wish. The reward will also be yours. Our informants mentioned Four Stones and Windbreak. I would start there.

That's definitely the guy I killed in Four-Stones from another lead in Excavation Camp. And I still can't turn in the quest till I say bye bye.

Why do you stay in Qudinar? The City could be taken by the Orcs at any moment.

If it does happen, we will know it first. And anyway, there are many business matter which need our attention.

What kind of business matter, pray?

Oh, just business. Reve Hosuno made the decision - so we stay.

Ok. Bye. Hey, Scar's dead.

I know. A fight like that tends to attract attention! You have done well brother.

FFS. STOP EMBARRASSING YOURSELVES.

Reve Hosuno knows of this fight too - he was... interested. I think he may have something for you.

And the reward?

Aye. You may have it. The biggest reward we have ever paid. A few weeks of luxury, eh?

I pocket the cash. This is ridiculous. The rabbit hole keeps getting deeper with so little effort. Like ravaging a loose prostitute, I kept delving deeper into their organization's ranks, easily gaining an audience with their leader to boot.

Your people say that you need someone for a certain task?

Indeed. When we take one step, we must take another swiftly before they know of the first.

Scar's friends?

Aye, and the Merchant's Association. We have collected enough evidence - they plot against the Family.

Verily... and the task?

I believe you already guessed, hmm? Talor Ravinard. The Leader of the Merchant's Association must disappear.

You wish him dead? By my hand?

Indeed... when they lose their head, we will give them a new one... one who is more sympathetic towards the Giriza - and less stupid.

I think you're the stupid one.

What is the payment?

Thirty thousand in gold. 'Tis more than he is worth, but I wish to end this swiftly - and that sum will warrant his demise, methinks?
Uh...that's a pretty tempting offer. But let me see what the other side is offering first.

Let me think about this...

The task remains - come back when you change your mind.

I stepped out of their office. Thirty thousand. That's a lot of money. But is it worth it to sour relations with the Merchant's Association? I must weight the costs and benefits further before making my decision.

 

[RK47]

The Right Place

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Do you plan to leave the city?

Nay, not until needs must - the Council does all within its power to foster close relations with the Cathalonian army.

Do you not fear the Orcs?

Indeed, who does not? However, good business flourishes in extreme conditions, if you understand me... And besides, I am not alone here... Garrid Swan should be here soon. He is responsible for contacts with those who aid us...

Tell me of this Garrid Swan.

Why then? He is married - he needs no new partner.

You misunderstand me - or you jest...

Do I?

Who else supplies the army - apart from the Assocation?

Various small organization - too minor to even remember who they all are - I heard that the Giriza was once very active in negotiations with the Royal Council - but 'tis hard to know of any agreement they reached...

So Cathalon cooperates with crime organizations?

Crime organization? Aye, the perfect name for the Royal Council, if you ask me.

A jester, to wit. Whatever. I had enough time to complete my courier services.

That must be Garrid Swan.

Garrid Swan? I have a package for you.

From Samon? Did you have any problems on the road?

Nay, none.

Here. Keep the payment. It seems that the Giriza have calmed down - but for how long no one can tell - I do not trust'em - cunning swine that they are...

What is this matter of documents?

How do I know I can trust you?

Sigh. After all we've done...

I brought them here. Does that not suffice?

Friend, of course we are happy that you did good work for us - but does that necessarily mean we can trust you in the future?

You must decide. I grow tired of your constant suspicion and of your documents.

What? Already? And you have not yet completed your task?

What do you mean by that?

I need to look at a few things here, update the documents and send them on to Ashos.

AGAIN?

They should have been there by now - but our leader wanted to make some changes before they reach Takashi.

I see - but my interest wanes...

Nay, your interest must wax, not wane... and for money like this? Who could refuse? Or... is it fear, mayhap?

Should I be afraid?

It depends on your skills - the Giriza would do anything to get their hands on this package... and I mean ANYthing!

Okay, dude. Whatever you say. I take the coins and ready myself for another courier run.

We just met, breh.

'Tis not always of my own volition, methinks... you...force me into things...

We? You must be mistaken.

Aye, no matter... how much will you pay for this delivery?

Would 5,000 titillate your taste buds?

Aye, a lip smacker indeed...

The Merchants Association is very generous to those who serve it faithfully - and to those who do not ask unnecessary questions.

The light begins to dawn with me, methinks...

The documents have been updated with the new accounts - they expect them in Ashos.

So I have to carry the accounts?

Among other things. Take the package to Takashi in our post in Ashos. He will pay you well for your efforts.

Forsooth... at least the payment is good.

Glad to hear that...farewell.

I'm starting to get tired with this chain of deliveries, but it's good exp and gold for so little risk. There's been ZERO attacks. It's literally FREE shit. And one look at the faction records proved how much fuck the game designers gave before concluding that it's done.

 

[RK47]

Freedom to Study

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I finally found the Society's store in Qudinar. They're conveniently located by the telepad too.

They are not Mages, but assassins. They are here to hunt Necromancers. People like them think that the best way to deal with Necromancy is to find every last Necromancer and kill him.

Do you also think that way?

Nay... I would like to find out more about the Necromancers. My present project is how to obtain a 'Summon Skeleton' spell to study it... have you such a spell, perchance? I will pay you well!

I don't see why not - I hardly use that spell anyway.

Fortune smiles upon you - I have one...

Imagine that! A wonderful coincidence!

Aye... a coincidence. Nothing more.

Since you are so resourceful - I would also like to acquire a Necromancer Staff - a senior one will do. If you can obtain one, I will give you much gold...

Hmm. That will be hard. But I'll try to remember that when I ...uh...kill Necromancers.

Is research into Necromancy legal?

Research. Aye... but practise nay! However, I would not let those Necromancer hunters know of my research, never fear!

How is it to be pursued by everyone?

I have heard that all of those who chose to stay in the Kingdom are persecuted by the Society... but there are rumors about a village in the south called Enclave.

Enclave - what is it?

A settlement ruled by someone called the Flame. A free haven for all those who seek the truth with an open mind.

In other words, 'tis a nest of Necromancers...

Some day you will understand that there is no distinction between us and the Society Mages - except that we are ever prepared to discover the true nature of the world.

Fine. Leave me alone and I shan't attack.

I bid you farewell and wish you good fortune!

 

[RK47]

Triggers within the Castle

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Time to claim my reward.

I've the triggers. The orcs now have no chance to complete their catapults...

In the nick of time! You have done Cathalon and the Free World a huge favor, mercenary.

Will the orc catapults indeed be useless without those triggers?

Brute force is their strength. I doubt that they have the brains to make their own triggers.

Let us hope so. I must go.

Farewell to you. Mercenary!

I saved the city. 'Tis a good feeling.

 

[RK47]

Verboden Ware

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Happy after my recent triumph at Hadeborg Castle, I decided to shop around and ran across a robed man in an alley.

Show me your secret stuff.

Ah. A necromancer. Not sure if I want to report him. That would mean he no longer spawns some random rings and stuff. I think I'll let him go for now. I walk past another street and a man shouted at me.

Nay...

Nay? But I've been here for hours - never wait on the army - but you look like a mercenary. Mayhap YOU could do it?

Do what?

I went into my cellar and saw some burglars down there. I rushed out and locked them in. If you take care of them, I'll give you a considerable reward.

How bad can it be?

Aye... they will cause you no more problems - ever.

Brr, 'tis suddenly cooler here! Aye, well, here is the gold, as promised.

What did they want in your cellar?

Oh, mayhap they needed a hiding place - or mayhap they thought 'twas abandoned, since I rarely use it. Not that I know of. Unless those burglars managed to dig a tunnel or something?

Well...the cellar does lead to the graveyard outside town...but there's nothing. Nothing to loot anyway. Whatever, job complete.

 

[Darth Roxor]

"gamma orcs"?

what's next, omega turbodweebs?

 

[ERYFKRAD]

"gamma orcs"?

what's next, omega turbodweebs?

omega goblins

beta skaven

 

[abnaxus]

lel just checked an endgame save

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i think i oneshotted the final boss

 

[Janise]

forsooth

 

[RK47]

Southern Hospitality

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[Darth Roxor]

Only a tactical genius would...

CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!

 

[RK47]

One Way Street

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