Barbarian
Version: Version 1.1 - January 24, 2003
Creator: Ed Osciak III
Alias: Psycho0022
Platform: Playstation 2
Email: Psycho0022@hotmail.com
Copyright 2003, Ed Osciak III
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CONTENTS
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Section 1: Welcome to Barbaria
Section 2: The Good, The Bad, The Lonely, and The Wicked
Section 3: The Basics
Section 4: The Combos
Section 5: The Magic and Runes
Section 6: The Objects and Grabs
Section 7: The Counters
Section 8: The Attributes
Section 9: The Arena Layouts
Section 10: The Quest Walkthroughs and Maps
+ Dagan, of the Clan Dolok
+ Keela, Princess of Argos
+ Eyara, Nature's Guardian
+ Corath, Apprentice to Zaugg
+ Magnus, Lord of the Undead
+ Stitch, Experiment of Zaugg
+ Jinn, Demon of Naraka
+ Phade, Master Assassin
+ 21, Orphaned Prisoner
+ Mongo, Transformed Monkey
Section 11: Acknowledgements
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SECTION 1: WELCOME TO BARBARIA
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An age of darkness beset Barbaria, its origin a mystery until now.
A man known as Zaugg is said to have woven magic so vile that the land
itself is eroding from its evil corruption. Prophecy foretold of this
wicked time, placing the only chance of salvation on the shoulders of
one hero of Barbaria. Heroes of Barbaria come in many forms and from
many places. Their motives to stop the madness forged by Zaugg are
more than ending his growing power. Who they are, why they quest, and
what they will become is destiny. Only one has the power to succeed!
Those heroes of Barbaria are known as Barbarians. Their kind has
waged war since the dawn of time, ravaging the Earth as they battle
with weapon and magic alike! They stand fearless before the world,
wielding power and magic. With the coming of Zaugg, the call to battle
is made. Who is the Barbarian of prophecy? Prepare yourself, the
battle begins...
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SECTION 2: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE LONELY, AND THE WICKED
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DAGAN of the Clan Dolok: Dagan is the last of the clan Dolok, losing
his wife at the hands of Zaugg's minions. Embittered by the cowardly
murder of his wife when away from his home in the Lost Fortress of
Skurlok, Dagan's lust for revenge knows no bound. Seething with anger,
Dagan seeks those behind her death. He will not rest until justice is
delivered!
KEELA, Princes of Argon: Keela's father, the King of Argos, died in
his quest to obtain the legendary Bloodsong. With it, he hoped to
restore power to his kingdom and then to Barbaria. His death weighs
heavily upon Keela, a sword master and princess. Somewhere in the
northern seas, far from their home in Shorestone Castle, Keela's father
died, but his quest did not end. Keela has taken up his quest for
Bloodsong!
EYARA, Nature's Guardian: As nature's guardian, Eyara protects the
forest and a powerful artifact known as Forestsong. Without family or
any connection outside the plants and creatures of earth, Eyara has
dedicated her life to champion the land itself. Disturbed by
aggressions made by minions of Zaugg and the wilting corrupting magic
pervading her otherwise Eden, Eyara must venture from her secluded life
in the Venomous Swamp to vanquish the evil!
CORATH, Apprentice to Zaugg: As an apprentice to Zaugg, Corath learned
arcane magic and the ways of combat. He awaited Zaugg's failing health
to end his life, so that he would rule in his place. Zaugg's work with
life and death discovered a way to cheat his imminent demise. Zaugg
inhabited a new powerful body, one that would far outlive Corath.
Jealous and furious, Corath fled and took refuge in the Land of
Desolation. He seeks the Elements of Ascendancy, ancient artifacts
with the power to destroy Zaugg and bring Barbaria to its knees before
him.
MAGNUS, Lord of the Undead: Once the scourge of Barbaria's Northern
Seas, warring against the kingdom of Argos, Magnus in a grand battle
against Argos' king himself fell to his death in an exchange of lethal
blows. Magnus would not fade into death at Shipwreck Waters, driven by
his determination to regain the stolen Bloodsong. The shroud of doom
falling over Barbaria has weakened the curse that kept Magnus from
pursuing Bloodsong. He has waited too long between life and death and
with his new freedom, his journey has only begun...
STITCH, Experiment of Zaugg: Zaugg was not born with the power he now
wields. He spent his life learning and exploring magic of light and
dark, of life and death itself. Only one creation of Zaugg's walks
with free will, and it is Stitch! From his resting place in the grave,
Zaugg pulled the life back into Stitch's decayed body. Stitch went
mad, hating his existence between the living and the dead. Making his
home in the Underground Sewers, Stitch lays plans to exact revenge on
Zaugg for putting him in this eternal torment. He will have his
revenge!
JINN, Demon of Naraka: The foul magic that pollutes Barbaria has
opened up a portal to the netherworld, a gate to the underworld.
Although the gate must be opened by summoning sorcery, there is nothing
that demands that the hell spawn must return. Escaping the abyssal
realm during one of Zaugg's mighty spells drawing upon her world's dark
force, Jinn does not intend to return. Her earthly home is in the
Lower Darklands, a place of infernal heat and destruction from
volcanoes and geysers of fire. Her role in the underworld was to
torment the souls of the damned, but now Jinn sees much more pleasure
in tormenting the living!
PHADE, Master Assassin: Moving in the shadows is the assassin, a
killer without remorse, a tool of murder - this is Phade. She found
comfort in the Spider's Lair, making it her home. Hired by Zaugg and
many others, Phade terminates any life for anyone given the right
price. Her exploits have earned her the fear of men throughout
Barbaria, but her thirst to perfect her art has recently turned to
relics, artifacts, and the power that Zaugg wields himself!
21, Orphaned Prisoner: Taken to the Prisons of Akrowla as an orphan,
21 knows nothing of his past - no home, no family, not even a name. He
was prisoner #21 and so became known as 21 whose home is in the Prisons
of Akrowla. The gloom that has spread throughout Barbaria has left the
ancient prison abandoned, letting 21 decide his destiny. He wants
revenge upon those that imprisoned him so long ago. Every fiber in his
massive physique seeks vengeance. Into the world he must go, searching
for his captors and tormentors alike!
MONGO, Transformed Monkey: The light heart of a little monkey is
buried within this carnivorous ape. Mongo loved to bask in the
sunlight beneath the trees near his home, The Forgotten Ruins. His
size demanded much food and Mongo found his fearful countenance and
need to eat so much made enemies of many. Unaware of the cloud
surrounding Barbaria, Mongo has found food is scarce and the sun is
dim. His world must be fixed. Mongo's adventure begins.
ZAUGG, Arch Mage: The aging wizard knew his demise was imminent and
that the apprentice Corath hoped to take control of the Eastern lands
of Barbaria upon his passing. Zaugg's research had focused on life and
death, and the world between occupied by the undead... His experiments
brought him to the ancient Spell of Divinity, through which he would
become immortal. His spell has been cast and time is running out for
Barbaria. The only force that stands in his way now is the foretold
hero of prophecy...
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SECTION 3: THE BASICS
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Welcome to your lesson in the basic principles of combat,
barbarian.
MOVEMENT: Use the Left Analog Stick to move and the X Button to Jump.
You can steer your jumps, but running jumps are more difficult to
control then standing ones. Use the Team Circle below you to guide
where you land.
ATTACKS: The Square and the Triangle Button are your primary attacks.
Triangle Button attacks are slow, but more damaging than Square Button
attacks. By using different combinations of the Square and Triangle
Buttons, you can perform combos. Square Button, Square Button, Square
Button, and Triangle, Triangle Button, Triangle Button, Triangle
Button, are the basics of combos.
LIFE METER: When players are hit, life is subtracted from their life
meter. Your life meter is the Red Bar located in the upper-left hand
corner of the screen. When your life meter is empty, you will die.
BLOCKING: Try to block attacks when you cannot avoid them. Most can
be blocked, and often leave enemies with their guard down. To Block,
Hold down the L1 Button and push the Left Analog Stick towards your
opponent.
GRABS: The Square Button is used to grab objects and players, as well
as climb and hang from the arena. To Grab Objects or Throw Players,
just move next to them and press the Square Button. Pressing the
Square Button again will release objects you hold.
HANGING AND CLIMBING: To climb and hang from a ceiling or pole, first
jump near the ceiling or pole you wish to grab and then press the
Circle Button. Press the Circle Button again to release the ceiling or
the pole, or the Square Button or Triangle Button to attack.
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SECTION 4: THE COMBOS
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Welcome to you lesson in combos and runes, barbarian. Combos are
performed with different combinations of the Square Button and the
Triangle Buttons. When you attack with the Square and Triangle
Buttons, you can link it to another attack with the Square or Triangle
Button. You can link it to another attack by pressing the Square or
Triangle Button again before the previous attack finishes. By linking
attacks in this manner, you can perform combos up to 6 hits long. Each
character has 8 combos. If the last attack of a combo hits the enemy,
it is accompanied by a special sound and a colored flash. These
effects identify each combo.
WEAK COMBO: Your weak combo is accompanied by a white burst. It is
the easiest to perform, and does normal damage.
STRONG COMBO: Your strong combo is also accompanied by a white burst.
It is also the easiest to perform, and does a little above normal
damage.
STUN COMBO: This combo is accompanied by a yellow burst. Opponents
will recover from stun combos slowly, giving you time to breathe in
battle. Thugs are stunned extra long, giving you extra time to grab
them.
PUSHBACK COMBO: This combo is accompanied by an orange burst. It
sends your opponent rolling away so you can concentrate on other nearby
enemies.
QUICK COMBO: This combo is accompanied by an aqua burst. It is faster
than a normal combo and ideal for juggling opponents.
MAGIC COMBO: This combo is accompanied by a blue burst. It recharges
your magic meter much faster than a normal attack would.
LEAK COMBO: This combo is accompanied by a red burst. It does damage
to your opponents, even if they try to block you.
POP UP COMBO: This combo is accompanied by a green burst. It will
launch your opponents into the air, allowing you to follow with attacks
that juggle your opponent.
If you forget a combo during play, pause the game with the Start
Button and review your Move List. It lists all of your combos and
describes what they do. All combos are derived from eight bases.
(Square, Square, and Square), (Square, Triangle, and Triangle),
(Square, Square, and Triangle), (Square, Triangle, and Square), and
(Triangle, Triangle, and Triangle), (Triangle, Square, and Square),
(Triangle, Triangle, and Square), and (Triangle, Square, Triangle).
When a combo is longer than three hits, the last hit is repeated over
and over until the combo ends. This may help you remember them.
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SECTION 5: THE MAGIC AND RUNES
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Welcome to your lesson is magic, barbarian. Each Character has
two special attacks and four rune attacks. These are called magic
attacks. To use magic attacks, you must have enough magic in your
magic meter, which is located beneath your life meter.
PUSH ATTACK: Your first special attack is a push attack. Use it when
you are being overwhelmed by your opponents. You can even use the push
attack while you are being hit. Push the Square Button + X Button at
the same time.
RANGED ATTACK: Your second special attack is a ranged attack that
throws projectiles at your opponents. Tap the R1 Button to fire a
single projectile. Or hold the R1 Button down to charge and release a
more powerful projectile attack
You may have noticed your magic meter reducing as you use magic
attacks. Magic regenerates slowly by default, but you can speed this
up in one of three ways. First, by taking damage or by inflicting
damage on others. Second, by completing a magic combo on your
opponent. Third, by raising your magic attribute in Quest Mode.
In play, you will sometimes see symbols that appear over your
characters. These are called Runes. Earned Runes will appear above
your magic meter. If you have enough magic, both your magic meter and
Rune will glow. When they glow, you can press the R2 Button to release
a Rune Attack. There are four Runes that you can acquire. They are
Combo Runes, Throw Runes, Object Runes, and Counter Runes. You earn
them by performing different actions in combat.
COMBO RUNE: To earn this Rune, complete any combo on your opponent.
The Rune gained here will look like a Pink Colored ([]). Press the R2
Button to release the Rune Attack.
THROW RUNE: To earn this Rune, you must throw any opponent. The Rune
symbol gained here will look like an Aqua Colored (U). Press the R2
Button to release the Rune Attack.
OBJECT RUNE: To earn this Rune, you must successfully attack an
opponent with an object. The Rune symbol gained here will look like an
Orange Colored (X). Press the R2 Button to release the Rune Attack.
COUNTER RUNE: To earn this Rune, you must successfully counter your
opponent. The Rune symbol gained here will look like a Green Colored
(/\). Press the R2 Button to release the Rune Attack.
Try using these runes in practice mode to learn what they do.
Often, the effect of a Rune Attack is described in text beneath your
magic bar.
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SECTION 6: THE OBJECTS AND GRABS
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Welcome to your lesson in advanced principles of objects and
grabs, barbarian. Some objects are too heavy to lift at first. There
is still more to learn with objects as you earn levels with Quest Mode.
You can raise your lift attribute to lift, run, and perform combos with
heavier objects and thugs.
OBJECT WEIGHT: When you stand near an object, an arrow appears above
it. Arrows describe the weight of each object. Green arrows represent
light objects, yellow arrows describe medium objects, and red arrows
represent heavy objects.
There are two types of objects. They are objects that you can
swing and objects that you can throw.
SWING OBJECT: Swing objects are held in front of you. Use the Square
Button to attack with swing objects, or the Triangle Button to plant
them upright in the ground.
THROW OBJECT: Throw objects are carried over your head. Use the
Square Button or Triangle Button to attack by throwing the object.
Thugs can also be used as objects. Just grab them with the Square
Button after knocking them to the ground. You can swing thugs at your
opponents with the Square Button or throw thugs with the Triangle
Button. To release a held thug, push the Circle Button to put the thug
down.
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SECTION 7: THE COUNTERS
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Welcome to your lesson in counters, barbarian. To attempt a
counter, block, and then tap either attack button. If you trigger your
counter attempt right before a standard attack hits you, you will
counter that attack. However, counters do not work against air or
magic attacks.
COUNTER ATTACK: L1 + Square Button or Triangle Button
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SECTION 8: THE ATTRIBUTES
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Every Quest Battle won gives your character Experience Points (XP)
and Attribute Points (AP) that can be used to upgrade your character's
abilities. The abilities you can advance are described below.
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CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES (Cost: 1 AP per slot)
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DAMAGE: Damage bonus added to the last hit of a combo attack.
LIFE: Increased life energy in the life meter.
DEFENSE: Increased speed and block radius.
MAGIC: Increased magic recovery rate.
LIFT: Lift and perform combos with larger objects and thugs.
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EMBUED ABILITIES (Cost: 2 to 3 AP per ability)
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HIGHER POWER: Charged magic projectiles are more powerful.
AIRWALK: Unlocks the ability of double-jumps.
SECOND WIND: Recover from death once each round.
BESERKER: Damage bonus when health is low.
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SECTION 9: THE ARENA LAYOUTS
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TRAINING ARENA: (1 stage)
VENOMOUS SWAMP: (2 stages)
LAND OF DESOLATION: (3 stages)
SHIPWRECK WATERS: (1 stage)
SPIDER'S LAIR: (2 stages)
THE FORGOTTEN RUINS: (3 stages)
LOST FORTRESS OF SKURLOK: (3 stages)
PRISONS OF AKROWLA: (3 stages)
LOWER DARKLANDS: (3 stages)
UNDERGROUND SEWERS: (2 stages)
SHORESTONE CASTLE: (2 stages)
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SECTION 10: THE QUEST WALKTHROUGHS AND MAPS
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DAGAN OF THE CLAN DOLOK
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WEAPONS: Broad Sword and Battle Axe.
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COMBOS:
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WEAK: Square, Square, Square.
STRONG: Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
QUICK: Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
POPUP: Square, Triangle, Square, Square, Square.
PUSHBACK: Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square, Square.
STUN: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
MAGIC: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle.
LEAK: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square.
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RUNE ATTACKS:
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COMBO RUNE ([]): "DAMAGE BONUS." Dagan will clank his weapons
together and they will enlarge and glow a fiery orange. During this
time, Dagan's attacks will become more powerful. Press the R2 Button
to release the attack.
THROW RUNE (U): Dagan will spin around and send out an army of fiery
projectile axes that will branch out by hitting almost anything on the
screen. This attack is best used against multiple enemies. Press the
R2 Button to release the attack.
OBJECT RUNE (X): Dagan will raise his arms and will open up a geyser
of rocks from the ground that will juggle an opponent(s) into the sky
and will also hit an opponent on the way down. Also, this attack is
good against one or multiple opponents. Beware of falling rocks!
Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
COUNTER RUNE (/\): "UNBLOCKABLE." Dagan will raise both of his mighty
weapons together and his weapons will be on fire as indicated by the
fiery orange and yellow color. During this time, Dagan's attacks will
become unblockable so swing for the fences. Press the R2 Button to
release the attack.
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DAGAN'S TRAGEDY
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Tragedy
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(2A.) (2B.)
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Dark Magic The Undead
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(3A.) (3B.) (3C.)
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Demonic Tides Hunting Stich Rescue Keela
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(4A.) (4B.) (4C.) (4D.)
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The Good Fight Friend In Arms Ghost of Keela The Trap
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(5A.) (5B.) (5C.) (5D.) (5E.)
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The Wretched Assassin's Tales Redemption The Sacrifice Lost
Causes
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Stoned Jailed Truth Demons Within ++++++ (To Ghost of
Keela) ====== ============ =============
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(7A.) (7B.) (7C.) (7D.)
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Prayers Unanswered Prayers Unanswered Destiny's Play Lost Chances
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(8A.) + (8B.) (8C.)
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Restless Souls +++++++++ Cautioned Ill Prepared
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Bloodsong's Curse Fallen Lords +++++++++++
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Naraka's Wrath
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Finale
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1. TRAGEDY
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Dagan returns to find his wife in a bloodied heap, apparently
given a slow and tortuous death at the hands of assassin Phade.
Phade's grin suggests she enjoyed this assignment, and apparently
includes Dagan's demise as well...
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Dark Magic or The Undead
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2A. DARK MAGIC
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His heart heavy, Phade's dying words weighing on him so, Dagan
wondered how could some foul magic command him and his wife to die
without him ever knowing why? The assassin Phade failed to slay Dagan,
though his wife laid dead before him. If this Phade knew magic was
behind his wife's murder, then he knew the answer lied in the east...home
to the necromancers. Dagan traveled to its capital in the Land of
Desolation, where he met the wizard, known as Corath, told Dagan that
his wife died only because Dagan was not there...he grinned and explained
that as long as Dagan live, all he cared for would die... enraged,
Dagan attacked the wizard!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and a 1 thug.
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Demonic Tides
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2B. THE UNDEAD
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Phade's last words pierced Dagan's woe-stricken heart... he had only
touched the evil that slew his wife by striking the assassin down. She
claimed a greater evil beyond death and of grave magic wished Dagan and
his wife dead. If this power was beyond death, then surely the undead
in the Underground Sewers would have answers! Dagan decided to see if
the legendary living dead, Stitch, was behind this foul act! He found
him, but Stitch refused to speak with Dagan... determined to learn what
Stitch knew, Dagan attacked Stitch hoping to "persuade" him to talk.
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Hunting Stitch or Rescue Keela
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3A. DEMONIC TIDES
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The wizard Corath escaped Dagan's final blow, but did tell Dagan
of demons playing some part in this tragic puzzle. Dagan determined he
must travel to the forgotten ruins, a place he'd heard harbored shape
shifters and sorcerers. There he found a ferocious ape, huge and
magical...it called itself Mongo! The beast attacked Dagan, protecting
its home!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Good Fight or Friends in Arms
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3B. HUNTING STITCH
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Dagan determined that Stitch still held information about his
slain wife and could not be distracted from his mission. Hearing
Stitch could be found in the Spider's Lair, he set upon his journey.
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPUATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Ghost of Keela
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3C. RESCUE KEELA
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Rushing back into the cavernous sewers, Dagan desperately sought
the elusive Stitch. No where to be found, his heart sank... but then he
found a parchment stuck to a cracked skull with a rusted dagger. It
was an order to bring Princess Keela to the Prisons of Akrowla for
torture and eventual death. Dagan could not let this girl die, and so
he journeyed to the prison to rescue her. As he searched, a huge man
emerged from prison cell 21, muttering something about being freed if
Dagan died...
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPUATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Trap
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4A. THE GOOD FIGHT
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The poor mutant ape, Mongo, was sent to his peace by Dagan. Yet
Dagan learned nothing from him. Deeper into the magic, he must travel.
Dagan journeyed into the Venomous Swamps, where a witch was said to
live. He found the green witch of the swamp. She told Dagan her name
was Eyara, and that he must leave her sanctuary at once, for he was not
welcome. Unwilling to abort his quest, Dagan pressed onward...Dagan
attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamps
STIPULATION(S): Enemy regenerates Life! Play offensively to claim victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Wretched
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4B. FRIENDS IN ARMS
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Finding only the ape, Mongo, on his quest to find the source of
magic, Dagan was discouraged. Perhaps a better path would be to seek
the wisdom of Keela, Princess of Argos. He found Keela quite a warrior
in her own right. She told Dagan that she knew who ordered Phade to
slay his wife, but would tell him only when he proved worthy of the
knowledge. They fought...
OPPONENT(S): Keela
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATION(S): Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Assassin's Tales
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4C. GHOST OF KEELA
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Having abandoned Keela to the undead, Dagan's heart was heavy.
His choices were not the best, for now Keela was dead... just like his
wife, but Dagan could have saved the princess. He let her die. He
thought to retreat to the Forgotten Ruins to consider his actions. His
meditation was interrupted by an apparition of a forlorn woman. It was
the ghost of Keela! She bemoaned Dagan for abandoning her and told him
that now he must die... she dew her sword and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Keela
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPUATION(S): Defeat the invisible enemy to claim victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Redemption
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4D. THE TRAP
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Determined to save the girl, Keela, from the same fate of his
wife, Dagan marched with abandon across the harsh lands of Barbaria...
without rest or sleep, until he finally came upon the dark under earth
known as the Spider's Lair. Barely had he entered the mouth of the
dungeon, a foul green gas filled the air around him. Weakened by the
poison, Dagan struggled to steady himself. Stitch and thugs stepped
into view... this was a trap!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 2 thugs
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPUATION(S): You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Sacrifice or Lost Causes
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5A. THE WRETCHED
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Heeding Eyara's words, Dagan sought the demon she spoke of in the
Lower Dark Lands. The air was thick, full of ash and smoke from the
volcanic geysers that filled the land. Black lava rocks crunched
beneath his feat as he delved deeper into the heart of darkness, where
he found the demon Jinn. Her dark fiery skin pitch eyes were clearly
of Naraka, the hell of Barbaria. Jinn told Dagan that she needed
mortal's blood to fulfill her master's wish, and that his blood would
do fine...the demon attacked.
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Stoned
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5B. ASSISSIN'S TALES
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Following the advice of Princess Keela, Dagan went to the Spider's
Lair. He descended into the caverns that housed the assassins of
Barbaria. Why they took control of the den of giant spiders, only they
knew. It was dark and poison dripped from the walls. The crackle of
fire could be heard as the demon Jinn entered view. Fire danced across
her skin as she told Dagan that she would finish what Phade failed to
do!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATION(S): You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you
perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Jailed Truth
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5C. REDEMPTION
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The horrible vision of Keela, a beautiful woman sacrificed and
enslaved in the afterlife to serve the very evil she had sought to
defeat plagued Dagan. He felt his strength weakening, his focus
distracted... something was happening to him... he had betrayed himself,
his wife, his cause... only defeating Magnus could redeem his soul and
lift this curse... he knew Magnus existed near his old ship within
Shipwreck Waters, and so he went there. Magnus thanked Dagan for
giving him the soul of Keela, and told him that his soul too would soon
be his to command... he raised his mighty sword and they fought.
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPUATION(S): You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Demon's Within
++++++++++++++++++
5D. THE SACRIFICE
++++++++++++++++++
Though worn with the chase, the undead Stitch had fallen. Dagan's
goal was at hand, only the Undead Lord Magnus stood in the way of
rescuing Princess Keela from sacrifice. Keela was held in the hull of
Magnus' old ship, and it was clear that Magnus would not let her free
without a fight. His ghostly body turned to Dagan, his huge sword
rose... and they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATION(S): Win consecutive rounds against the enemy! Your life will
not
regenerate between rounds!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Demon's Within
++++++++++++++++
5E. LOST CAUSES
++++++++++++++++
Dagan had been fooled once by these undead and their henchmen,
bringing him into the Spider's Lair trap. Keela would have to fend for
herself, for Dagan's real cause was to avenge the death of his wife!
He heard a mercenary in Shorestone Castle may have information about
who hired Phade to murder his beloved. As Dagan approached the
soldier, he was shocked to find he was an undead... they waged battle!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 2 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Ghost of Keela
+++++++++++
6A. STONED
+++++++++++
Pillars of Corruption draining the world of life and magic... where
might such things be found, wondered Dagan? He'd traveled so far and
knew only that an arch wizard called Zaugg was behind the murder of his
wife. Dagan resolved he would find Zaugg and make him pay for the
death of his wife! He thought perhaps the princess Keela of Argos
might offer insight to where to find these pillars. Upon entering her
home, Shorestone Castle, he was confronted by the undead lord, Magnus!
The ghastly specter told Dagan his time was up and he attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus and 2 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Prayers Unanswered and Prayers Unanswered
+++++++++++++++++
6B. JAILED TRUTH
+++++++++++++++++
Jinn's puzzle befuddled Dagan, for he knew not what she could mean
by her rhyme. "Assassins and demons alike can fail, but death eludes
the one in jail..." Dagan decided to seek the Prisons of Akrowla,
wondering who there was undying. He found a zombie called Stitch
within the prison, a horrible man existing between life and death...
apparently gone made because of it. Wielding rusty blades and writhing
in pain, he glared at Dagan...
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 1 thug
ARENA: Prison of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER: Stoned
+++++++++++++++++++
6C. DEMON"S WITHIN
+++++++++++++++++++
Following the words of Princess Keela, Dagan began his trek to the
far east. Somewhere in the distant Kingdom of Tym near the eastern Sea
of Cordene was this master wizard Corath, apprentice to Zaugg. Unsure
of himself, Dagan's mind played tricks with him. He found himself
engaged in battle with himself!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPUATION(S): Hit the enemy 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Destiny's Play or Lost Chances
+++++++++++++++++++++++
7A. PRAYERS UNANSWERED
+++++++++++++++++++++++
Dagan marched to Shipwreck Waters, home to the Lord of the
Undead, Magnus. Although Magnus fell at Dagan's hand, the fallen lord
told him of a curse Bloodsong had put on him when he shattered it.
Dagan entered the watery grave site, only to find Magnus' shade still
lived! The shade rose and attacked Dagan, damning him for destroying
the stone relic.
OPPONENT(S): Magnus and 3 thugs
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Restless Souls
+++++++++++++++++++++++
7B. PRAYERS UNANSWERED
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Cursed for saving the poor monkey named Mongo? How could such
foul magic befall him, Dagan wondered? He felt he must shed the curse
before he waged his final battle against the sorcerer Zaugg. Dagan
returned home to the Lost Fortress of Skurlok, where he prayed. From
the shadows of his mind stepped the dark force within him... the evil
Dagan that grew within through the corrupting magic of Bloodsong!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Restless Souls
+++++++++++++++++++
7C. DESTINY'S PLAY
+++++++++++++++++++
The path to the Lower Darklands from the Forgotten Ruins was a
dangerous one, full of terrible beasts, poisonous serpents, and all
manner of ways to die. Dagan hacked his way through the dense Venomous
Swamp, coming upon Eyara, the Defender of Nature! He told her that he
was passing through and meant no harm. Eyara returned that he violated
her land, her sanctuary, and that he would not pass. Ignoring the
green woman's words, Dagan continued. Eyara attacked Dagan!
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPUATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Cautioned
+++++++++++++++++
7D. LOST CHANCES
+++++++++++++++++
Dagan, fueled with hatred and revenge, traversed Barbaria's
Unforgiving land to arrive at the Land of Desolation... home to the
wizard Corath! The wizard snickered as he turned to Dagan. He warned
Dagan that his murderous quest in the name of his wife was now to come
to an end. Corath grinned as he entered combat!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 3 thugs
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Ill Prepared
+++++++++++++++++++
8A. RESTLESS SOULS
+++++++++++++++++++
Princess Keela, different than before, clad in heavy armor and
bereft of the goodness that Dagan had seen in her face before told him
that she sought Bloodsong. She told him that her father exchanged
death blows with Magnus when they both lived. Bloodsong had touched
Magnus' dark soul and kept him alive and she thought Bloodsong might
bring her father back from the dead... Keela would not accept Dagan's
tale of curses and torments caused by the stone, and that Keela was
killed to by Magnus. Enraged, she fought...
OPPONENT(S): Keela
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Your enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Bloodsong's Curse
++++++++++++++
8B. CAUTIONED
++++++++++++++
Heeding the words of nature's guardian, Eyara, Dagan catches the
demon Jinn off guard. She was preparing some sort of curse to put upon
Dagan, but it has been foiled. Her minions are no where to be seen...
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPUATION(S): Your enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Fallen Lords
+++++++++++++++++
8C. ILL PREPARED
+++++++++++++++++
Marching into the volcanic region of Barbaria, Dagan's confidence
was high. His weapons sharp, mind focused, and of strong will, Dagan
was prepared for anything... or so he thought. He'd walked right into a
trap set by the demon Jinn. She was ready with a curse and several
thugs to help her!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn and 2 thugs
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Fallen Lords
++++++++++++++++++++++
9A. BLOODSONG'S CURSE
++++++++++++++++++++++
Dagan found himself needing to free the souls afflicted by
Bloodsong's curse. The poor monkey, Mongo, never knew what he'd done
when he found Bloodsong after the battle between the King of Argos and
Magnus. They had slain each other with fatal blows exchanged, knocking
the stone from Magnus into the ocean where it washed ashore for a
hapless monkey to marvel at its beauty, taking a bite upon it touched
the simian's heart, and it merged with him... Mongo became Mongo the Ape!
Dagan must wrest the dark influence from the soul of Mongo... Mongo's
darkened soul, however, now guarded one of Zaugg's Pillars of
Corruption!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: Land Of Desolation
STPULATION(S): Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Guardian Lost
+++++++++++++++++
9B. FALLEN LORDS
+++++++++++++++++
The wizard Corath stood firm before Dagan, his demon Jinn by his
side. His sinister laugh echoed across the desolate expanse of what
was once a great empire. Pointing to a pillar that emanated a hair
raising force, as if electricity filled the air around it. He told of
his lord and master Zaugg... and of how this pillar was one of the three
master Pillars of Corruption.
OPPONENT(S): Corath and Jinn
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPUATION(S): Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Guardian Lost
+++++++++++++++++++
10. GUARDIAN LOST
+++++++++++++++++++
Into the Venomous Swamp strode Dagan, seeking the second Pillar of
Corruption. He found it, arcing with an electrical force stronger than
the first. It seemed to be drawing more energy from Barbaria than the
first, compensating for there now being only two pillars remaining. A
corrupted Eyara, now the Destroyer of Nature, stood ready to defend the
pillar! Dagan could see that this Eyara was drawing power from the
pillar, making her stronger and perhaps unbeatable! Her good soul was
dark and evil, twisted by the corrupting forces exuded by the pillars...
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATION(S): Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Naraka's Wrath
+++++++++++++++++++
11. NARAKA'S WRATH
+++++++++++++++++++
Entering the Lower Darklands, Dagan found Corath defending the
final pillar. Fear was in his eyes, for he knew Dagan was strong. He
knew death was his if he defied Zaugg. He had summoned Jinn once more
from Naraka, but this time she was stronger and far more powerful.
OPPONENTS(S): Corath and Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATION(S): Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
+++++++++++
12. FINALE
+++++++++++
Dagan, my foolish Dagan. I am Zaugg. I beset Barbaria with the
magic you've destroyed, but you are too late. I have the power I
needed already, mortal. The gods themselves dare not confront me, so
how would you think you could stop me!? I am Zaugg!!!!
OPPONENT(S): Zaugg
ARENA: ?
STIPULATION(S): Defeat Zaugg!
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KEELA, PRINCESS OF ARGOS
========================
WEAPONS: Falchion Sword and Circle Shield
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COMBOS:
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WEAK: Square, Square, Square.
STRONG: Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
QUICK: Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
POPUP: Square, Triangle, Square, Square.
PUSHBACK: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle.
STUN: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
MAGIC: Triangle, Square, Square, Square.
LEAK: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square.
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RUNE ATTACKS:
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COMBO RUNE ([]): "SUPER SHIELD." Keela will wave her shield in a
clockwise position and it will become twice its normal size as well as
burn a bright aqua color. During this time, when Keela blocks with her
shield successfully, the damage of the enemy's attacks will be
transferred back to the enemy. Press the R2 Button to release the
attack.
THROW RUNE (U): Keela will raise her sword over her head and will
plunge it fiercely into the ground that will then project and aqua
shockwave that will knock any enemy lurking around her. This attack is
best used against multiple enemies when surrounded. Press the R2
Button to release the attack.
OBJECT RUNE (X): Keela will raise her arms and will grow four spinning
blades that will continuously circle around her body. So if anyone
gets too close to her, they will have the pleasure of being hacked to
pieces! This attack is good for juggling opponents. Press the R2
Button to release the attack.
COUNTER RUNE (/\): "NO PAIN." Keela will pound her fist into the
ground and an aqua and white aura will emit from her. During this
time, if Keela is attacked, she will lose energy but she will not be
knocked off balance and will be able to dish out a combo off her own at
any time. This attack is good for attackers who will not let up.
Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
++++++++++++++
Keela's Sorrow
++++++++++++++
(1)
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KEELA'S LAMENT
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++++++++++++++++++++++
+ +
(2A.) (2B.)
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ALLIES SEARCH FOR STITCH
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+ +
++++++++++++++++++ +
+ + +
(3A.) (3B.) +
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CONFUSED TRUTH SEARCH FOR STITCH +
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+ + +
(4A.) (4B.) +
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BRUTAL HONESTY REDIRECTION ++++
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+ +
(5A.) (5B.)
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THE TASK RESTITUTION
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+ +
+++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++
+ + + +
(6A.) (6B.) (6C.) (6D.)
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CORITHIAN LIES ENTRAPMENT GRAVE NEWS THE MIND
============== ========== ========== ========
+ + + +
+ + + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ + + + +
(7A.) (7B.) (7C.) (7D.)
(7E.)
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KARMIC CHOICES KARMIC JUSTICE THE QUEST SICK
TORMENT
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+ + + + + +
++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++ + +
+ + + + + + +
(8A.) (8B.) (8C.) (8D.) (8E.) (8F.)
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PAYBACK SAVING MONGO CORITHIAN TRUTH THE CAPTURE TWISTED
TORMENT2
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+ + + + + +
(9A.) + (9B.) (9C.) (9D.) +
=========== + ============== ========= ============= +
DELIVERANCE + KARMIC DESTINY BAD KARMA PUPPET MASTER +++
=========== + ============== ========= =============
+ + + + +
(10.) + + + +
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DENIAL ++++++++++++++++ (TO Saving Mongo) ++++++ (TO Denial)
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+
(11.)
======
FINALE
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+++++++++++++++++
1. KEELA'S LAMENT
+++++++++++++++++
On her knees before her father's sarcophagus deep within the tomb
of kings below Shorestone Castle, Princess Keela wept. Her father died
in search of the legendary Bloodsong. A relic stone said to have
powers of transmutation and invincibility. It could change simple
rocks to ingots of gold, transform steel swords into brittle wax, and
more...All while granting the man who wore it around his neck
invulnerability. Keela's tears covered her face, as a raspy voice
spoke behind her. It was Stitch, the undead! Keela rolled to the
side, drawing her sword and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Allies or Search for Stitch
+++++++++++
2A. ALLIES
+++++++++++
Keela's father had died on a noble quest to attain Bloodsong,
hoping to gain its power and bring order to Barbaria. Knowing now that
the undead Stitch had information about the relic and her father, Keela
would seek him out. But first she went to Dagan of the Clan Dolok. He
was renowned for his strength and simple fairness. Keela hoped he
might help her cause... As often happens in Barbaria, a test of mettle
must be made before talks could begin... They fought!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATION(S): Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Confused Truth or Search for Stitch
++++++++++++++++++++++
2A. SEARCH FOR STITCH
++++++++++++++++++++++
The noble Princess of Argos, Keela, could not shake the terrible loss
of her father. It haunted her every thought. He died to attain the
relic, Bloodsong. Yet he did not find it. The undead beast, Stitch,
claimed he did find it. Keela's heart was heavy. Stitch knew
something of her father, of Bloodsong, and of its powers. She decided
to quest to find and interrogate Stitch. Unsure of where he lived, she
went to the prisons of Akrowla where its inmates would surely know...
The ancient prison centuries old, built deep into the underneath was
abandoned. Drawing her sword, Keela entered... A huge inmate confronted
her! He raged as he attacked!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Redirection
+++++++++++++++++++
3A. CONFUSED TRUTH
+++++++++++++++++++
Into the deep jungles that covered the venomous swamp went Keela,
hacking vines and foliage aside as she went. Keela stopped to examine
a broken branch when her mind was filled with memories of herself as a
little girl playing with her father. He held her high in the air and
growled in her belly, and they laughed... Keela's moment of happiness
was broken with Eyara jumping down from a tree before her, she said
Keela must prove herself...
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamps
STIPULATION(S): The enemy regenerates life! Play offensively to claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Brutal Honesty
++++++++++++++++++++++
3B. SEARCH FOR STITCH
++++++++++++++++++++++
The noble Princess of Argos, Keela, could not shake the terrible
loss of her father. It haunted her every thought. He died to attain
the relic, Bloodsong. Yet he did not find it. The undead beast,
Stitch, claimed he did find it. Keela's heart was heavy. Stitch knew
something of her father, of Bloodsong, and of its powers. She decided
to quest to find and interrogate Stitch. Unsure of where he lived, she
went to the prisons of Akrowla where its inmates would surely know...
The ancient prison centuries old, built deep into the underneath was
abandoned. Drawing her sword, Keela entered... A huge inmate confronted
her! He raged as he attacked!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Redirection
+++++++++++++++++++
4A. BRUTAL HONESTY
+++++++++++++++++++
Eyara had suggested Keela look to the Lower Darklands of Barbaria
for a clue about who slew her father. She entered the volcanic region,
where she encountered a hulking man who called himself 21. 21 raged
that he would not go back and assaulted the princess.
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Task
++++++++++++++++
4B. REDIRECTION
++++++++++++++++
Keela knew well the land of Barbaria, and so traveled safely the
shores of solitude to the Underground Sewers. She'd entered the
stench-filled tunnels, sword and shield ready. Stitch, shocked to see
the heroine, squealed in fear. As a cornered rat, Stitch fought!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 1 thug
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Restitution
+++++++++++++
5A. THE TASK
+++++++++++++
21 was not a bad man, though his impulsive attack against Keela
resulted in his death. He sought Corath on his quest, and so Keela
thought to seek him. The wizard Corath, ruling lord over the desolate
far east of Barbaria, seemed amused that Keela came to him for help.
Playing with the heiress of Barbaria's western region, Corath told her
that only when she had performed a task for him would he grant her the
information she sought. Keela was no errand girl and engaged Corath!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 1 thug
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Corathian Lies or Entrapment
++++++++++++++++
5B. RESTITUTION
++++++++++++++++
With the name and location of her father's murderer, Keela secured
transport to the old city of Rezz, where her travel to Shipwreck Waters
would be short. As a well-trained veteran, Princess Keela approached
Magnus shield ahead, eyes just over its rim, and sword crossed in front
of the shield for parry and strike. Magnus, a ghostly being floating,
saw her approach and without a word raised his mighty two-handed sword.
The battle was joined!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Grave News or The Mind
+++++++++++++++++++
6A. CORATHIAN LIES
+++++++++++++++++++
Following her meeting the wizard Corath, Keela felt his quest to
seek this ape Mongo was an errand that made little sense. Why would
this Corath not capture Mongo himself she wondered? She decided the
thieves guild might offer insight, for her father always told her when
you sit down to play a game, do not feel afraid to look under the
table. Keela went to see Phade in the Spider's Lair. Keela expected a
conflict, for nobility and ignobility often clash... Sword and shield in
hand, she descended into the darkness...
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Karmic Choices
+++++++++++++++
6B. ENTRAPMENT
+++++++++++++++
Reluctant to do the bidding of Corath, Keela accepted his task.
She journeyed to the Forgotten Ruins where she found Mongo! Mongo did
not want to be trapped by Keela, so she attacked to subdue him!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: The enemy regenerates life! Play offensively to claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Karmic Justice
+++++++++++++++
6C. GRAVE NEWS
+++++++++++++++
Bloodsong had eluded her father, wrestled from Magnus somehow
during their fated battle. Where it was now remained a mystery. Keela
considered her situation and thought that the underbelly of Barbaria
would know such things, for thieves and assassins are close to
everything foul. She sought Phade, master of assassin, with the
Spider's Lair. Phade, as most cloaked figures do, required persuasion
to talk... Keela drew her sword and attacked the evasive Phade!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATION(S): You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you
perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Quest
+++++++++++++
6D. THE MIND
+++++++++++++
Keela could not focus on life, hating every breath she took. Her
father was dead and she loved him so. Always she'd lived a life of
honor and truth, striving to be compassionate and forgiving...and for
what? So she would fall to sorrow and despair with her beloved father
and friend, the King of Argos, dead... She went to her friend Dagan for
advice, but found a twisted version of him. They joined battle!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Sick or Torment
+++++++++++++++++++
7A. KARMIC CHOICES
+++++++++++++++++++
Hearing Mongo was to be captured and slain by the duplicitous
Corath, Keela returned to the Land of Desolation to confront the
wizard. Corath, exposed for his deceit, became angered and attacked
Keela without pause.
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 3 thugs
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Payback or Saving Mongo
+++++++++++++++++++
7B. KARMIC JUSTICE
+++++++++++++++++++
The noble Keela returned to the Land of Desolation to claim the
knowledge promised her for capturing Mongo. She was met by the ignoble
assassin Phade. However, Phade attacked, apparently ordered to end
Keela's life!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Payback or Saving Mongo
++++++++++++++
7C. THE QUEST
++++++++++++++
The wizard Corath, ruling lord over the desolate far east of
Barbaria, seemed amused that Keela came to him for help. Playing with
the heiress of Barbaria's western region, Corath told her that only
when she had performed a task for him would he grant her the
information she sought. Keela was no errand girl and enraged Corath!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 2 thugs
ARENA: Land Of Desolation
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Corathian Truth or The Capture
+++++++++
7D. SICK
+++++++++
The sad princess lamented her loss to the point every day she felt
sick. Her wishes for her father to return were never heard. She gave
and gave and gave all her life... and she never expected anything in
return... until now. She should have her father back...he was the only
person that mattered to her since her mother died giving birth to her...
and her aunt that cared for her died from the fever when she was not
even two years old. Keela's life was full of loss, and now even her
father was gone. She needed advice, and turned to Eyara... but Eyara did
not recognize Keela... Eyara condemned her for violating her sanctuary
and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATION(S): Enemy regenerates life! Play offensively to claim victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Twisted
++++++++++++
7E. TORMENT
++++++++++++
Keela went to The Forgotten Ruins to reflect. She fell asleep and
dreamt of the silly smile her father made to cheer her up and of
playing word games to help her spell. She saw herself, when she was a
little girl, playing in the clear ocean water next to their home,
Shorestone Castle... Their time was full of laughter. They ran and
frolicked in the brine... finding seashells and pretty salt polished
rocks. ...The dream turned red and was hot... Keela saw flames everywhere
and heard her father cry out in pain, burning from torture! Her eyes
opened wide and saw a demon, black skin and pitch eyes with fire
dancing across her flesh. She attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Win consecutive rounds against the enemy! Your life will not
regenerate between rounds.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Torment2
++++++++++++
8A. PAYBACK
++++++++++++
Keela considered her options... Save the ape Mongo for which she had
no obligation or exact revenge on the foulest of men, Magnus, for
murderous ways. She chose revenge! She found Magnus and Stitch
together, just as Corath said they would be. Battle ensued...
OPPONENT(S): Magnus, Stitch, and 2 thugs
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Deliverance
+++++++++++++++++
8B. SAVING MONGO
+++++++++++++++++
Keela raced to the Prisons of Akrowla, hoping to save Mongo from
his fate! She entered Akrowla, finding him screaming in agony from
torturous spells. Corath was there, having used his magic teleport
there long before her. His spells sucked the blood from Mongo's dying
body... Upon seeing Keela, Corath drew his blade!
OPPONENT(S): Corath
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Your enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Denial
++++++++++++++++++++
8C. CORATHIAN TRUTH
++++++++++++++++++++
Following her meeting the wizard Corath, Keela felt his quest to
seek this ape Mongo was an errand that made little sense. Why would
this Corath not capture Mongo himself she wondered? She decided the
thieves guild might offer insight, for her father always told her when
you sit down to play a game, do not feel afraid to look under the
table. Keela went to see Phade in the Spider's Lair. Keela expected a
conflict, for nobility and ignobility often clash... Sword and shield in
hand, she descended into the darkness... Phade attacked Keela from the
darkness!
OPPONENTS(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Karmic Destiny
++++++++++++++++
8D. THE CAPTURE
++++++++++++++++
Reluctant to do the bidding of Corath, Keela accepted his task.
She journeyed to the Forgotten Ruins where she found Mongo! Mongo did
not want to be trapped by Keela, so she attacked to subdue him!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Bad Karma
++++++++++++
8E. TWISTED
++++++++++++
Princess Keela thought she might be going mad, drowning in her own
sorrow. She prayed for guidance, but nothing changed. In desperation,
she journeyed to the assassin Phade in the Spider's Lair. She knew
Phade and her father had a strange friendship, perhaps better called an
understanding... They helped each other know what happened above and
below board within the kingdom of Argos. Phade saw Keela and attacked
without pause!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATION: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Puppet Master
+++++++++++++
8F. TORMENT2
+++++++++++++
The young princess returned home to Shorestone Castle, troubled by
the dreams and thoughts she'd been having. To wake to a demon
disturbed her. What had she done to lose her father? ...And now to lose
her mind? Thoughts flooded Keela's mind. Hearing footsteps behind
her, Keela leapt to her feet, drawing her sword. She saw... herself...
stand with weapon drawn. Keela was to fight herself...
OPPONENT(S): Keela
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Puppet Master
++++++++++++++++
9A. DELIVERANCE
++++++++++++++++
Having finished her quest to slay the killer of her father, Keela
raced to the Prisons of Akrowla to save Mongo from the evil Corath's
dark magic. As she entered the ancient jail, she found Mongo dead
within a suspended cage. The spirit of Mongo approached her
menacingly, however, from another cell. It was vile, the enraged soul
of the tortured ape... It could have been saved, but Keela put her
revenge over his life. Stepping into view was Corath, again, and he
was not dead.
OPPONENT(S): Corath and Mongo
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATION(S): Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Denial
+++++++++++++++++++
9B. KARMIC DESTINY
+++++++++++++++++++
Hearing Mongo was to be captured and slain by the duplicitous
Corath, Keela returned to the Land of Desolation to confront the
wizard. Corath, exposed for his deceit, became angered and attacked
Keela without pause.
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 4 thugs
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER: Saving Mongo
++++++++++++++
9C. BAD KARMA
++++++++++++++
The noble Keela returned to the Land of Desolation to claim the
knowledge promised her for capturing Mongo. She was met by the ignoble
assassin Phade. However, Phade attacked, apparently ordered to end
Keela's life!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Saving Mongo
++++++++++++++++++
9D. PUPPET MASTER
++++++++++++++++++
Keela came to understand that her loss was real, for she would
always love and miss her father. His death should not destroy her life
as well. The wizard Corath was turning her mind against her, twisting
things with arcane sorcery. She found the dark sorcerer in the Land of
Desolation, where he told her that he did nothing but make her
nightmares come true... He laughed as he told Keela she slew her own
friends! He clapped his hands and told Keela that her life was a was a
play that he wrote, and that he would now write her final chapter. He
attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and 2 thugs
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Denial
++++++++++++
10A. DENIAL
++++++++++++
Princess Keela was well-read and knew Barbaria's legends. If a
demon was weaving the dark magic of afterlife, it would be in the Lower
Darklands of Barbaria where Naraka's hells touched the mortal world
through hell's gate. She wasted no time and sped to the volcanic
region where she found the demon Jinn, tending to the pillar full of
energy... It pulse and throbbed, as if it drained life and energy from
the world around it. Jinn sprang forward and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATION(S): Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
+++++++++++
11. FINALE
+++++++++++
Finding strength in the memory of her father, Keela entered the
magical gate revealed when she destroyed the Pillar of Corruption. She
found herself stepping onto a bridge on the other side of the portal,
somewhere on an island far away from any place she knew. Before her
stood a mighty golem. It spoke.. I am Zaugg, Princess Keela of Argos.
You have proven a formidable opponent, but all is for naught, foolish
child. The gods themselves dare not challenge me, so who are you to
think you could do better!? I am Zaugg!!!
OPPONENT(S): Zaugg
ARENA: ?
STIPULATION(S): Defeat Zaugg!
========================
EYARA, NATURE'S GUARDIAN
========================
WEAPONS: Shamanic Staff and Bear Claw (extends)
-------
COMBOS:
-------
WEAK: Square, Square, Square.
STRONG: Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
QUICK: Square, Triangle, Square, Square, Square.
POPUP: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle.
PUSHBACK: Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
STUN: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Square.
MAGIC: Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square.
LEAK: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
-------------
RUNE ATTACKS:
-------------
COMBO RUNE ([]): "MAX MANA." Eyara will raise her staff to the
heavens and it will glow with a neon green light. During this time,
Eyara will be able to throw as many magic projectiles as she wishes
against the enemies that she is facing, without draining any of her
magic meter. Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
THROW RUNE (U): Eyara will raise both of her hands in a clockwise
motion and then she will be protected by a (blue particle) life drain
energy shield. This attack is best used against multiple enemies when
surrounded and is also good when you want to get in a combo against an
unrelenting barbarian. Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
OBJECT RUNE (X): Eyara will raise her arms, holding the staff in both
hands, and will plunge her glowing staff into the ground. Then, a
circular wave or sharks will branch out from her. This attack is good
for knocking down a group of enemies that try to surround you so that
you will gain some breathing room. Press the R2 Button to release the
attack.
COUNTER RUNE (/\): Eyara will kneel down and with staff in hand will
unleash a seemingly never ending wave of sharks towards and opponent.
This rune attack can be aimed as well when utilized. This attack is
good for juggling attackers as well as taking down an opponent's energy
real fast! Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
+++++++++++++++
Eyara's Retreat
+++++++++++++++
(1)
============
EYARA'S LOSS
============
+
(2)
=========
EDEN LOST
=========
+
(3)
============
CURSED LANDS
============
+
++++++++++++++++++
+ +
(4A.) (4B.)
============ =======
BORDER LANDS DISAVOW
============ =======
+ +
+ +++++++++++++
+ + +
(5A.) (5B.) (5C.)
============ ====== ========
BURIED TRUTH APATHY BETRAYAL
============ ====== ========
+ + +
+++++++++++++++++ + +
+ + + +
(6A.) (6B.) (6C.) (6D.)
============= ===== ============= =============
BLIND LEADING ++<++ ARGOS IMPERSONATORS UNDERSTANDING
============= ===== ============= =============
+ + + +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + (TO Blind
Leading)
+ + + +
(7A.) (7B.) (7C.) +
============= =========== ================ +
POISON FRUITS LOST CAUSES WRONGFUL RELEASE +++
============= =========== ================
+ + +
+ + +++++++++++++++++++++
+ + + +
(8A.) (8B.) (8C.) (8D.)
========== ========== ================= ===============
RAZED LAND TRUTH TOLD HUNTING PRISONERS RIGHT OF COMBAT
========== ========== ================= ===============
+ + + +
(9A.) (9B.) (9C.) (9D.)
===== =============== ================= =========
ALONE DEMON'S SATCHEL CONVICTED FRIENDS AFFLICTED
===== =============== ================= =========
+ + + +
(10A) + (10B) (10C)
=========== + ============== ================
RETRIBUTION + SEIZED CAPITAL SERVING DARKNESS
=========== + ============== ================
+ + + +
(11A) + (11B) (11C)
===== + ================= ================
IRONY ++++++++++++++++++++++ HIDDEN CORRUPTION CHANNELED ENERGY
===== ================= ================
+ + +
(12.) + +
====== + +
FINALE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
======
+++++++++++++++
1. EYARA'S LOSS
+++++++++++++++
Living a life alone for so long, Eyara sometimes felt she wasn't
whole. ...But she was also at peace with herself and the world. As
Eyara walked through the overgrown marsh, she glimpsed blood upon a
leaf, and saw a trail of blood leading into the dense foliage. She
followed the red drips to a huge ape that was clearly the result of
sorcery. Though injured, it charged!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Eden Lost
++++++++++++
2. EDEN LOST
++++++++++++
Eyara left her secluded swamp to learn why this enchanted Mongo
had left his home in the Forgotten Ruins. She entered the area,
finding berries that matched those that stained Mongo's fur. She was
about to put a berry in her mouth when Forestsong vibrated violently...
It was poisonous! The sweet berries should not be... but they were.
Something had corrupted the... An undead haggard man approached Eyara;
He cackled as he limped along, brandishing dark rusty daggers.
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Cursed Lands
++++++++++++++++
3. CURSED LANDS
++++++++++++++++
It had been so long since Eyara had been with others, and she did
not like it. She tried to move quickly, feeling all she passed stared
at her disapprovingly. She belonged with nature, not here... not with
these... people. Corath, the wizard warrior, greeted Eyara and promised
to answer her question if she would show him her skill in combat. ...And
so they fought.
OPPONENT(S): Corath
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Borderlands or Disavow
++++++++++++++++
4A. BORDERLANDS
++++++++++++++++
Eyara left Corath in the Land of Desolation and thought perhaps he
was right, that Argos found some way to weaken the magic of the Far
East. If so, she decided a direct confrontation would be unwise.
She'd known nobility of Argos and though they had always been honest,
their sense of justice was sometimes misplaced. She headed instead to
the neutral highlander, Dagan of the clan Dolok, living in the Arctic
Highlands of Skurlok. She found the clan all but gone, save for Dagan
himself in the lost fortress. Dagan swung his axe at Eyara,
proclaiming her the green witch!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: The enemy regenerate life! Play offensively top claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Buried Truth
++++++++++++
4B. DISAVOW
++++++++++++
Eyara heard rumors that a man neither dead nor alive took refuge
in the Underground Sewers south of Akrowla. She made her way to this
mire pit and descended. She found the man she spared for the news of
Corath, and now sought more information. Stitch backed up, but
realizing he had no escape, attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Apathy or Betrayal
+++++++++++++++++
5A. BURIED TRUTH
+++++++++++++++++
As she traveled, Eyara recalled her childhood. She remembered
sitting alone in a room, listening to an orphanage director. The man
said there was no room for new children, much less a greenling... that
her race was driven out long ago... He challenged, how could this child
of the greenlings still be!? Eyara was un like any she'd ever seen
herself since her village was razed... and the world always told her so.
Her glazed eyes and green skin always drew attention. She entered the
dungeon within the sewers, her nostrils flaring from the stench. She
found Stitch, but he attacked her!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 2 thugs
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Blind Leading or Argos
+++++++++++
5B. APATHY
+++++++++++
Eyara hid amidst a freight shipment going to the old city of Rezz,
and once there hastened to the icebound reefs of Shipwreck Waters. She
encountered Magnus and steeping before him, staff held high, demanded
he admit his involvement with Barbaria's cursed lands! Magnus said
nothing, letting out a grunt, and raised his mighty blade!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus and 3 thugs
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATIONS:
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Impersonators
+++++++++++++
5C. BETRAYAL
+++++++++++++
Seeking Princess Keela for advice about the corrupting forces
afflicting Barbaria, Eyara worried that the last time she'd seen the
princess she was much younger. Because her skin was green and eyes
solid black, Keela had passed judgment that she was a witch and should
be stoned to death. Eyara stayed clear for years, but she was only 14
years old. She must have grown older and more mature... or so Eyara
thought. Keela upon sight drew her sword and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 3 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Understanding
++++++++++++++++++
6A. BLIND LEADING
++++++++++++++++++
The lonely Eyara walked silently through the night until she came
upon a foreboding channel. She sought passage across with a fisherman,
who declared Eyara a witch and fled. With little choice, Eyara
borrowed his boat to reach Shipwreck Waters. Magnus, upon seeing her,
took his mighty sword in hand and flew toward her!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Poisoned Fruits or Lost Causes
++++++++++
6B. ARGOS
++++++++++
Eyara came to the capital of the Kingdom of Argos, Shorestone
Castle. She remembered meeting once the spoiled Princess Keela, a girl
so full of her self-righteous ways that she often judged others in
error. Eyara was victim of such a judgment long ago, for Keela thought
her a witch because her eyes were glazed and her skin was green. Eyara
fled then from a stoning that could have killed her. This Keela was
quick to judge. Eyara entered with caution, only to find the same
judgmental Keela... Keela attacked Eyara, calling her a witch!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 3 thugs.
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Blind Leading
++++++++++++++++++
6C. IMPERSONATORS
++++++++++++++++++
As a child, Eyara was always insulted and made fun of. She was
different than the other children of her orphanage. Her skin was green
and here eyes were black. She was the last of her race, of the
greenlings. She traveled across the foreboding channel and up into the
Highlands of Skurlok where she sought a man she'd heard knew much of
Argos. A broad shouldered strong warrior leapt from an icy ledge,
identifying himself as Dagan of the clan Dolok... he instructed Eyara to
defend herself.
OPPONENT(S): Dagan and 1 thug
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat the invisible enemy to claim victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Wrongful Release
++++++++++++++++++
6D. UNDERSTANDING
++++++++++++++++++
Disgusted with the arrogance of the royal family of Argos, Eyara
sought the recluse in the Highlands of Skurlok. Eyara climbed through
the glacial lands until she came upon the Lost Fortress of Skurlok,
home to Dagan of the Clan Dolok. Dagan was in a foul mood and axe in
hand assaulted Eyara.
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Wrongful Release or Blind Leading
++++++++++++++++++++
7A. POISONED FRUITS
++++++++++++++++++++
Eyara knew the assassin Phade many years ago, in an orphanage.
Although much time had passed, she wondered if perhaps their old
friendship might be enough to sway Phade to help her discover the
wasting force spreading across the land. She journeyed to the Spider's
Lair where she met Phade. Phade gave a genuine warm smile, and said
that they should see who was the best now... Their test of skill began...
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Razed Land
++++++++++++++++
7B. LOST CAUSES
++++++++++++++++
Eyara felt the most talkative thieves were those in jail, and so
she traveled to the Prisons of Akrowla. She found the ancient
structure was abandoned. The foliage all around was black as coal and
broke as dried brittle wood. There was no life, no birds, no animals,
nothing... This area was dead. Eyara found the stream nearby was dry,
It's bed covered in soot. She entered the prison, encountering a wild
man who attacked maniacally!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Truth Told
+++++++++++++++++++++
7C. WRONGFUL RELEASE
+++++++++++++++++++++
Learning a false Keela was issuing orders within Argos worried
Eyara. Perhaps she was behind the corrupting sorcery, she pondered.
Eyara borrowed a sled from Dagan to hasten her trip down the slopes of
Skurlok. She ran with the speed of a cheetah across the Skurlok
steppes and along the shores of the dead sea until she reached the
Prisons of Akrowla. Princess Keela saw her and ordered her aside, but
Eyara knew Keela from her childhood and this was not she. Exposed,
they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 2 thugs
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Hunting Prisoners or Right of Combat
+++++++++++++++
8A. RAZED LAND
+++++++++++++++
Eyara's mind wandered as she headed to Akrowla. She was a little
girl in the orphanage of Argos, comforting a new crying orphan, Phade.
They were the same age, 8 years old. Phade mourned her parents' death.
They burned alive in their home after it went up in flames from a
faulty fireplace. There was little she could do, but she tried to
help. She felt the pain, for her parents died from a fie as well.
Eyara and Phade had different values, but they had been friends for
many years. Eyara reached the ancient prison, and saw everything was
black and dead... as if all had just evaporated from the land. Within,
she encountered a big man who attacked on sight!
OPPONENT(S): 21 and 2 thugs
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Alone
+++++++++++++++
8B. TRUTH TOLD
+++++++++++++++
Eyara marched into the Land of Desolation and confronted Corath,
telling him that she knew he was behind the decay of the land. Corath
smiled and told Eyara that she was right, but enough time now passed
and she was too late. Another Corath entered view... Eyara prepared
herself to combat both!
OPPONENT(S): Corath and Corath
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Demon's Satchel
++++++++++++++++++++++
8C. HUNTING PRISONERS
++++++++++++++++++++++
Eyara thought that is this prisoner called 21 was being hunted,
the wrath of Barbaria would slay him long before he had a fair trial.
If she found him first, perhaps he could be judged fairly. Just as
Dagan said, 21 was hiding in the Forgotten Ruins. He looked terrified,
confused, and lost... His long paused suggested to Eyara that his mind
was conflicted, not knowing what to do. As she approached him, he went
berserk and attacked.
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Convicted Friends
++++++++++++++++++++
8D. RIGHT OF COMBAT
++++++++++++++++++++
Eyara headed north along the shore to Shorestone Castle, capital
of the Kingdom of Argos. She met with Princess Keela, and Keela told
Eyara she remembered her. Keela told the green woman that she was
banished long ago from Argos. To return, Eyara would have to prove
herself forgiven by right of combat! A huge warrior lumbered towards
Eyara, calling himself 21. Keela explained that this escaped prisoner
claims himself innocent as well. Whoever survives shall be declared
free of charges in Argos!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Win consecutive rounds against the enemy! Your life will not
regenerate between rounds!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Afflicted
++++++++++
9A. ALONE
++++++++++
After studying the Pillar of Corruption's runes, Eyara knew they
formed a link to Naraka through the Lower Darklands. She arrived in
the hellish region of volcanic geysers and molten rock, and sat for a
moment. She gazed upon a bush that just caught fire... and remembered
her village aflame. Carried out by her father, she was rescued... but
died from the smoke and heat. Her mother never even made it out of the
burning building. The raiders rode throughout the inferno, killing
everyone but Eyara... She hid in a bush and somehow they did not find
her... Shaking her head and wiping the tears from her eyes, Eyara saw
the demon Jinn sitting across from her grinning... Enrage, Eyara
attacked.
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: The enemy regenerates life! Play offensively to claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Retribution
++++++++++++++++++++
9B. DEMON'S SATCHEL
++++++++++++++++++++
Knowing Corath had a demon's satchel, she knew a minion of the
Narakan Hells must serve him. She wasted no time and made way to the
Lower Darklands, the most likely place for a demon to reside in the
mortal world. There, she found Jinn, the demon Corath had summoned.
Jinn's eyes were pitch and her skin ebony black with fire flickering
about her body. Jinn, was the antithesis of Eyara, nature's guardian
versus nature's destroyer!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Your enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Irony
++++++++++++++++++++++
9C. CONVICTED FRIENDS
++++++++++++++++++++++
Long ago, Eyara spent many years with Phade. As children they
attended the same orphanage, both losing their parents at 8 years old.
Her memories troubled her, but Eyara always used the loss of her family
as motivation to strive for better things. In some way, she thought
they watched over her... from beyond the grave. She met with Phade, whom
she saw immediately was an imposter. Without pause, they drew weapons!
OPPONENT(S): Phade and 4 thugs
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Seized Capital
++++++++++++++
9D. AFFLICTED
++++++++++++++
As Eyara traveled to the far away Eastern Shores of the Cordene
Sea, she stopped to rest at The Forgotten Ruins north of her home in
the Venomous Swamp. From behind and assassin leapt to surprise Eyara.
It was another impersonator... this time of Phade.
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Serving Darkness
+++++++++++++++++
10A. RETRIBUTION
+++++++++++++++++
Eyara wept over the horrible words spoken by the demon, Jinn.
Were the beast's claims true? Was she responsible somehow for the
slaughter of the greenling village and for its being burned to the
ground? This wizard, Corath, summoned the demon and so he would know
the truth... With determination, she rose and marched all the way into
the Land of Desolation. Corath stood before her, his demon Jinn
recalled at his side. Eyara attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Corath, Jinn, and 1 thug
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Irony
++++++++++++++++++++
10B. SEIZED CAPITAL
++++++++++++++++++++
Horrified that an assassin, even if not Phade, had the seal of
Argos, Eyara ran without stop to Shorestone Castle. Panting as she
entered, she nearly collapsed. Princess Keela was shackled on all
fours at the feet of the wizard Corath. He snickered and arose to
engage Eyara!
OPPONENT(S): Corath
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Your enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Hidden Corruption
++++++++++++++++++++++
10C. SERVING DARKNESS
++++++++++++++++++++++
Eyara entered the Land of Desolation where she expected to meet
the wizard Corath. Instead the dark skinned demon, Jinn, snarled and
hissed. She warned Eyara to leave, else this would be the last day of
her life. They joined battle!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn and
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Channeled Energy
+++++++++++
11A. IRONY
+++++++++++
Eyara returned to the Venomous Swamp, only to find a Pillar of
Corruption had been erected in her grove. She saw a dark version of
herself standing guard, a nemesis shade of Eyara! It was borne of the
corrupting magic and Eyara's sorrows, made real by the pillar's twisted
magic.
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATIONS: Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
+++++++++++++++++++++++
11B. HIDDEN CORRUPTION
+++++++++++++++++++++++
Eyara freed Princess Keela. Keela told Eyara that she overheard
Corath direct the demon Jinn to go to the sewers where an object he
called the Pillar of Corruption was to be. Eyara was very tired but
this was no time to rest. She meditated for a moment and rose, just
enough strength restored to push onward. She found the demon Jinn deep
in the Underground Sewers defending a pillar that arced with
electricity. Jinn's body glowed a purple hue as she approached Eyara
and she attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
++++++++++++++++++++++
11C. CHANNELED ENERGY
++++++++++++++++++++++
Hearing the demon's threat of Corath and his master Zaugg
destroying Barbaria, Eyara searched Corath's library for clues as to
where he might be. She noticed a picture on his study wall of the
beaches near the Lower Darklands. It was her best guess... and she went
immediately there. She found Corath, covered in an aura of purple,
guarding a Pillar that pulsed with electricity arcing about it. Corath
stood, glowing as he was, and attacked.
OPPONENT(S): Corath
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
+++++++++++
12. FINALE
+++++++++++
Eyara saw the portal and knew that it led to where the land's
stolen life energy went. She knew it led to the arch mage Zaugg. She
readied herself, took a deep breath, and entered. She emerged atop a
fortress built far out in the dead sea and saw a tremendous man made of
stone. I looked at her. Eyara, you are alone in this world so why do
you care for it so? You would not let it die... and so you must die...
When the gods dare not challenge me, what naivety makes you think you
can? Do you not know who I am? I am Zaugg!!!
OPPONENT(S): Zaugg
ARENA: ?
STIPULATIONS: Defeat Zaugg!
===========================
CORATH, APPRENTICE TO ZAUGG
===========================
WEAPONS: Scimitar Sword and Platinum Gauntlet
-------
COMBOS:
-------
WEAK: Square, Square, Square.
STRONG: Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
QUICK: Square, Triangle, Square, Square, Square.
POPUP: Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square.
PUSHBACK: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Square.
STUN: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
MAGIC: Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
LEAK: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
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RUNE ATTACKS:
-------------
COMBO RUNE ([]): "DAMAGE SHIELD." Corath will raise his Gauntlet up
high and cast a swirling orange particle shield around his body.
During this time, any attack made against Corath, blocked or not will
result in reciprocated damage back to the attacker. Press the R2
Button to release the attack.
THROW RUNE (U): "DAMAGE BONUS." Corath will clutch his fists and lean
back and will draw power from the ground as singled by a yellow glow.
During this time, Corath's attacks will become more powerful. Press
the R2 Button to release the attack.
OBJECT RUNE (X): Corath will raise his Gauntlet and strike the ground
thereby producing a wall of flame in five directions around him which
will juggle any opponent that is in mid-range around him. Also, this
attack is good against one or multiple opponents as well as if you need
to catch a little breather. That's a spicy mea-ta-ball! Press the R2
Button to release the attack.
COUNTER RUNE (/\): Corath will let out a yellow sonic circular wave
that will knock every enemy in the immediate vicinity on their behinds.
This attack is great when you are being triple-teamed by three or more
people at once. Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
++++++++++++++++
Corath's History
++++++++++++++++
(1)
=============
DARK SERVANTS
=============
+
+++++++++++++++++++++
+ +
(2A.) (2B.)
=========== =============
REVELATIONS ENEMY LEADERS
=========== =============
+ +
+ +++++++++++++++++++++
+ + +
(3A.) (3B.) (3C.)
========== ========== ================
SUBJUGATED HIRED HELP PHOPHECY BLOCKED
========== ========== ================
+ + + +
+++++++++++++++++++ + + +
+ + + + +
(4A.) (4B.) (4C.) + (4D.)
=============== ============= ============= + ===============
DAGAN'S ASSAULT SMASHING FOES FOILED MURDER + ORDERED CAPTURE
=============== ============= ============= + ===============
+ + + + +
(5A.) (5B.) (5C.) + (5D.)
================= ================== =============== + =========
INTERRUPTED PLANS PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE CAPTURED HEARTS +++ EXECUTION
================= ================== =============== =========
+ + + +
(6A.) + (6B.) (6C.)
================ + =========================
================
RAGING INNOCENCE ++++++++ THE TAKING OF FORRESTSONG +<+ SACRIFICED
MONGO
================ =========================
================
+ +
+++++++++++++++++++++++ +
+ + +
(7A.) (7B.) (7C.)
====================== ============== ==============
LAST OF THE GREENLINGS TURNING UNDEAD KILLERS KILLED
====================== ============== ==============
+ + +
(8A.) (8B.) (8C.)
===================== ============== ============
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE VICTIM NO MORE DEAD ENEMIES
===================== ============== ============
+ + +
(9A.) (9B.) +
================= ============ +
BLOODSONG'S CURSE TO BE A HERO (TO The Tap)
================= ============
+ +
(10A) (10B)
============== ================
PILLAR'S POWER UNDAUNTED UNDEAD
============== ================
+ +
(11.) +
======= +
THE TAP ++++++++++++++++++
=======
+
(12.)
======
FINALE
======
+++++++++++++++++
1. DARK SERVANTS
+++++++++++++++++
The apprentice to Zaugg, both a wizard and a warrior by training,
finished his spell of summoning... The gates to the hells of Naraka were
opened and the Demon Jinn was released to do his bidding... She appeared
before Corath, , but as with all summoned demons they resist servitude...
and they must be overpowered. He attacked the demon!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Revelations or Enemy Leaders
++++++++++++++++
2A. REVELATIONS
++++++++++++++++
With Jinn to find access to the Pillar of Corruption, Corath
teleported to Shipwreck Waters where he intended to employ the undead
lord Magnus to do his work as well. Magnus was not interested in
working for the wizard and so they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATIONS: Hit they enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Subjugated
++++++++++++++++++
2B. ENEMY LEADERS
++++++++++++++++++
Corath journeyed to the Lower Darklands to see how the land fared
nearest to hell's gate in these times of corruption... He was surprised
to find Princess Keela there in wait... She attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 2 thugs
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Hired Help or Prophecy
+++++++++++++++
3A. SUBJUGATED
+++++++++++++++
Never one to leave things to chance, Corath went to the
Underground Sewers in search of Stitch. Corath knew Stitch was another
undead with free will like Magnus, but he was weak minded and readily
cowed into taking direction. He came upon the scared Stitch within the
sewers and set to beat him into submission to do his will.
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: The enemy regenerate life! Play offensively to claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Dagan's Assault or Smashing Foes
+++++++++++++++
3B. HIRED HELP
+++++++++++++++
Corath journeyed to Phade in the Spider's Lair, intending to hire
her. She told him that she worked for no one until they passed her
test of combat... and so they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Phade and 2 thugs
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Foiled Murder
+++++++++++++++++++++
3C. PROPHECY BLOCKED
+++++++++++++++++++++
Knowing that prophecy foretold of a hero of Barbaria coming to
stop Zaugg and all that served him, Corath had no interest in sitting
idle to see if it was true. He journeyed to the Lost Fortress of
Skurlok to confront Dagan of the Clan Dolok, one hero who might be the
hero of prophecy... if he lived long enough to fulfill it. Corath
attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Captured Hearts or Ordered Capture
++++++++++++++++++++
4A. DAGAN'S ASSAULT
++++++++++++++++++++
Corath had returned to his home in the Land of Desolation, but
found no rest when a warrior barbarian clad in the skins and crude
armor of the Skurlok Mountains met him. The warrior proclaimed himself
Dagan of the Clan Dolok and then said to Corath, "You are dead!"
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Interrupted Plans
++++++++++++++++++
4B. SMASHING FOES
++++++++++++++++++
With Stitch and Magnus on the hunt for Corath's foes, Corath felt
it was time to do some of his own killing... He journeyed to Shorestone
Castle and confronted Princess Keela, now the ruler of his despised
Kingdom of Argos! Arrogantly, he approached her, announced himself
Corath, ruler of the Eastern Empire and enemy of Argos. With that he
attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Keela
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Pre-Emptive Strike
++++++++++++++++++
4C. FOILED MURDER
++++++++++++++++++
Phade failed her assignment and Corath decided to do it himself.
He teleported to Dagan in the Lost Fortress of Skurlok and without a
word attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Captured Hearts
++++++++++++++++++++
4D. ORDERED CAPTURE
++++++++++++++++++++
Under the Earth with the Underground Sewers, Corath found Stitch.
Stitch was an undead with free will, but he was weak minded and readily
cowed into taking direction. He came upon the scared Stitch within the
sewers and set to vanquish him!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Execution
++++++++++++++++++++++
5A. INTERRUPTED PLANS
++++++++++++++++++++++
Corath's demon, Jinn, told him that a Pillar of Corruption was
soon to be placed in the Lower Darklands by Zaugg... and that Naraka was
preparing to use it to channel its dark influence into the area. She
told Corath that the magic force used to puncture the land bridged
Naraka and the mortal world, as it drained life and magic from the
land, the drained substance of Barbaria was filled by the evil nectar
of Naraka... Its dark hellish negative energy... Corath journeyed and
began to prepare for the pillar... so he could tap into it, but Princess
Keela found him and proclaimed him an affront to Argos... She said her
scouts had traveled undefended, and this was a mistake. She attacked
the ruler of her opposing kingdom!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 3 thugs
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Raging Innocence
++++++++++++++++++++++
5B. PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE
++++++++++++++++++++++
Corath knew of the prophecy that was foretold to stop his master,
the arch mage Zaugg and him in the process. He knew Dagan might be a
hero as told in the prophecy, and so he found him in the Lost Fortress
of Skurlok and fell upon him with violent rage!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Raging Innocence
++++++++++++++++++++
5C. CAPTURED HEARTS
++++++++++++++++++++
Corath hunted Mongo, for he learned the beast's heart was
intertwined with the lost relic Bloodsong. He cast a spell that caused
the plants themselves to snare him long enough so Corath could wage
battle with him.
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: The enemy regenerates life! Play offensively to claim
victory!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Taking of Forestsong
++++++++++++++
5D. EXECUTION
++++++++++++++
Learning that an escaped prisoner from the Prisons of Akrowla was
searching for Mongo as well, Corath intercepted him... While Stitch
hunted the ape, Corath would terminate this interfering fool... He found
him in the Forgotten Ruins and when asked why he hunted the ape, the
hulking man just said he wanted a friend... Corath laughed and attacked
him!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: The Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Sacrificed Mongo
+++++++++++++++++++++
6A. RAGING INNOCENCE
+++++++++++++++++++++
Stitch had told Corath that he learned Mongo was a shape shifter,
transformed by some rock he had eaten... or so said sources. Corath was
entertained, for he wondered where Bloodsong had gone... He needed it to
render himself immune to death, and it was one part of the relics of
ascendancy. If he could find all of the relics, he could become a god
and overcome his master Zaugg he thought... He traveled to the Forgotten
Ruins to find Mongo, the mutant ape... Corath could sense powerful magic
within Mongo... and wanting it, attacked him!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: Forgotten Ruins
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Last of the Greenlings or Turning Undead
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
6B. THE TAKING OF FORRESTSONG
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Into the Venomous Swamp strode Corath, confident he'd find the
greenling known as Eyara. She was the last of her kind, and Corath
intended to render her race extinct this day. He had heard she
possessed the relic Forestsong. He needed it, for with all of the
relics of song he could create the song of life which was a critical
component to casting the spell of divinity that would grant him eternal
life... With it, he hoped he could defeat Zaugg and take from him his
power! He found Eyara and they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Killers Wanted
+++++++++++++++++++++
6C. SACRIFICED MONGO
+++++++++++++++++++++
Stitch had captured Mongo for Corath and took him to be held in
the Prisons of Akrowla. Corath came to him and cast a spell to be the
separation of the ancient relic from the ape's heart... he knew that the
timing was delicate and he would have to take it from Mongo while he
was still free and alive, and so he fought him!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: The enemy is very strong! Beware!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Taking of Forestsong
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
7A. LAST OF THE GREENLINGS
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Into the Venomous Swamp strode Corath, confident he'd find the
greenling known as Eyara. She was the last of her kind, and Corath
intended to render her race extinct this day. He had heard she
possessed the relic Forestsong. He needed it, for with all of the
relics of song he could create the song of life which was a critical
component to casting the spell of divinity that would grant him eternal
life... With it, he hoped he could defeat Zaugg and take from him his
power! He found Eyara and they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Eyara
ARENA: Venomous Swamp
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): There Can Be Only One
+++++++++++++++++++
7B. TURNING UNDEAD
+++++++++++++++++++
During a report from Magnus, Corath was shocked to hear Magnus
tell him that he refused to become the ruler of the combined empires of
the west and the east... he told Corath that with Princess Keela slain,
Argos had no ruler... and if he slew the Eastern Ruler, Corath, he would
be able to unite the two factions before war tore Barbaria apart...
Corath grinned and they joined Combat!
OPPONENT(S): Magnus
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Victim No More
+++++++++++++++++++
7C. KILLERS WANTED
+++++++++++++++++++
Corath had gone to the Spider's Lair in search of Phade. He had
heard she sought the power of both his and Zaugg's magic. He was
angered and decided it was time she was educated on such foolish
desires... He found Phade, who looked indignant... Corath attacked the
assassin!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Dead Enemies
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
8A. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Corath knew of a big man confined in the Prisons of Akrowla known
only by his cell number, 21. He knew that he was one of the few
children borne of the age of prophecy who had not been identified by
the seers of Barbaria... Of course, his master Zaugg knew of him... ...and
to ensure 21 fulfilled no destiny except death, Corath came to him
within Akrowla to kill him!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Bloodsong's Curse
+++++++++++++++++++
8B. VICTIM NO MORE
+++++++++++++++++++
Corath, angered by the defiant Magnus, went to check on Phade's
progress. He had hired her to kill Dagan, his wife, and Keela some
time ago, but had heard nothing. He was glad he'd employed Magnus and
Stitch to do much the same work... making sure it would be done. Phade
met him with hatred and said that her job was hers alone and she would
not be toyed with by an untrusting employer... She attacked!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): To Be A Hero
+++++++++++++++++
8C. DEAD ENEMIES
+++++++++++++++++
Corath journeyed to Shorestone Castle to claim the throne as his
own, for Keela was long dead and the realm knew it. When he arrived,
however, he found Keela was alive! He left her dead... Keela, donning
new armor, told Corath that her father saved her from death's door and
her body was mended by an angel... Corath had never heard of such
madness and set to kill her... again!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 2 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Tap
++++++++++++++++++++++
9A. BLOODSONG'S CURSE
++++++++++++++++++++++
While collecting rare ingredients for his magic, Corath entered
the Lost Fortress of Skurlok. Forestsong hummed and vibrated, telling
Corath danger was near. He was surprised to see Mongo, for he had
slain him and taken Bloodsong from his heart... though he thought it
impossible, Corath gripped Bloodsong and charged the raised beast!
OPPONENT(S): Mongo
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Pillar's Power
+++++++++++++++++
9B. TO BE A HERO
+++++++++++++++++
Corath decide it was time to go to Shorestone Castle and declare
himself ruler of the fallen Kingdom of Argos. He was surprised to find
Stitch guarding the castle. He told Corath to leave, for he had given
Keela his solemn word that he would slay both Magnus and he in exchange
for acceptance into her kingdom as a citizen and hero... Corath laughed
and said his citizenship would be short lived...
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and 4 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Undaunted Undead
++++++++++++++++++++
10A. PILLAR'S POWER
++++++++++++++++++++
Corath had laid waste to all that opposed him and to those he
considered threats to his ultimate wish to cast the Spell of Divinity...
He had not yet found all of the relics of song that would give him the
power of ascendancy... His time was running out, however, so he
teleported to the Lower Darklands where the Pillar of Corruption was to
appear finally... he began weaving his spells so that he would be ready
to tap into its power... He had not finished when a clap of thunder
echoed above and lava rose from the holes rose from the ground nearby...
Geysers of fire burst upward from the ground and blew as torches into
the sky some 30 feet... Rising from the ground were twisted forms of
Dagan, Keela, and Eyara... They had come to stop him from the
netherworld.
OPPONENT(S): Dagan, Keela, and Eyara
ARENA: Training Arena
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Tap
++++++++++++++++++++++
10B. UNDAUNTED UNDEAD
++++++++++++++++++++++
Corath teleported to the Lower Darklands where the Pillar of
Corruption was to appear finally... He began weaving his spells so that
he would be ready to tap into its power... He had not finished when a
clap of thunder echoed above and lava rose from the holes rose from the
ground nearby... Geysers of fire burst upward from the ground and blew
as torches into the sky some 30 feet... Ghosts of the undead rose from
the ground... It was Stitch and Magnus!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch and Magnus
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): The Tap
++++++++++++
11. THE TAP
++++++++++++
Deep in the Lower Darklands, Corath was ready to tap into the
magic of the Pillar of Corruption that was to arrive shortly... Geysers
of fire burst from the ground, shooting over 50 feet into the sky... and
as they lowered, molten rock poured from the holes they left behind... A
purple haze filled the air and the smell of sulfur dominated the
senses... He could hear the screams of anguishing souls, tormenting
across the planes of hell and mortality... The Pillar rose from the
Earth, electricity arcing in all directions as it did... the demon Jinn
was there to help Corath, but she had changed... Twisted somehow by the
Pillar, she was not bound it seemed and attacked him!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Lower Darklands
STIPULATIONS: Destroy the Obelisk!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Finale
+++++++++++
12. FINALE
+++++++++++
Corath walked through the portal, finding himself before Zaugg.
He looked upon me, his master, and told me that he would rather die now
than continue to serve me... I bellowed laughter from my behemoth stone
golem form. Corath, my apprentice, it is a shame your arrogance has
brought you to this... suicide. Do you forget that the gods fear me? Do
you think your magic tricks are enough to stop me? Corath, remember... I
am Zaugg!!!
OPPONENT(S): Zaugg
ARENA: ?
STIPULATIONS: Defeat Zaugg!
==========================
MAGNUS, LORD OF THE UNDEAD
==========================
WEAPONS: Two-Handed Rune Great Sword
-------
COMBOS:
-------
WEAK: Square, Square, Square.
STRONG: Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
QUICK: Square, Triangle, Square, Square.
POPUP: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle.
PUSHBACK: Triangle, Square, Square, Square, Square.
STUN: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Square.
MAGIC: Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
LEAK: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle.
-------------
RUNE ATTACKS:
-------------
COMBO RUNE ([]): "DAMAGE BONUS." Magnus will clutch his great sword
tightly and pull in energy from the air. During this time, Magnus'
sword will emit blue light rays and his attacks will become more
powerful. Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
THROW RUNE (U): "MANA DRAIN." Magnus will clutch his great sword
tightly and pull in energy from the air. This time, however, he will
be draining preciously magic energy from nearby opponents. This attack
is good for those opponents who rely more on magic attacks than sword
strikes so that they are unable to pull of rune attacks for a short
while. Press the R2 Button to release the attack.
OBJECT RUNE (X): Magnus will point his arm at the ground and will
bring up debris from the ground that will vacuum up like a Hoover and
juggle opponents up into the air like a cyclone. This attack is great
for taking on several opponents at one time or when you want to reach
out and juggle someone. Press the R2 Button to release attack.
COUNTER RUNE (/\): Magnus will pull back his great sword in a thrust
stance and spew out a continuous strain of cold ice from his great
sword at one or multiple opponents. This attack has to be manually
controlled to achieve maximum success. This attack is excellent for
bringing an opponents' energy down real fast! Press the R2 Button to
release the attack.
++++++++++++++++++++
Magnus, Free At Last
++++++++++++++++++++
(1)
============
FREE AT LAST
============
+
++++++++++++++++++
+ +
(2A.) (2B.)
============== =================
RETURNING HOME CONFRONTING ARGOS
============== =================
+ +
+ ++++++++++++++++++++++
+ + +
(3A.) (3B.) (3C.)
=============== ==============
===================
FATHER'S MEMORY PHADE'S ADVICE SEARCHING FOR
KEELA
=============== ==============
===================
+ + +
+ + +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +
+ + + + +
(4A.) (4B.) (4C.) (4D.)
=============== =============== ================ =============
PHADE'S BIDDING ENSLAVED MOTHER EMPLOYING STITCH +<+ NEW DIRECTION
=============== =============== ================ + =============
+ + + + +
(5A.) (5B.) (5C.) + (5D.)
================= ==================== ================= +
================
NO HEROES ALLOWED GUIDING HAND CUT OFF DEATH TO THE GOOD <+ DEFENDER'S
FOLLY
================= ==================== =================
================
+ + + +
(6A.) + (6B.) (6C.)
=============== + ============== ===========
OF FORREST SONG ++++++++++++++ HELPING STITCH TRAP SPRUNG
=============== ============== ===========
+ + +
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +
+ + + +
(7A.) (7B.) (7C.) (7D.)
============== ============= ================= =================
SONGS OF BLOOD ARGOSIAN HERO TAKING FORESTSONG STITCH'S BETRAYAL
============== ============= ================= =================
+ + + + +
(8A.) (8B.) (9C.) + (9D.)
============== =========== =================== +
================
ARGOSIAN UNEAD BLOODY SONG RECLAIMED BLOODSONG +<+ UNINVITED
GUESTS ============== =========== ===================
================
+ + + +
(10A) + + (10B)
============ + + ======
JUDGED JUDGE +++++++++++++++++ + HUNTED
============ + ======
+ + +
(11.) + +
============= + +
DEMON'S DEATH +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (TO Demon's Death)
=============
+
(12.)
===============
FOUL APPRENTICE
===============
+
(13.)
======
FINALE
======
++++++++++++++++
1. FREE AT LAST
++++++++++++++++
Magnus' rest was disturbed by the nimble demo Jinn as she poke him
with her taloned finger. She purred as she told Magnus his long
slumber was over. She spoke of the end of the world, that the time of
corruption was upon the mortal world. She exclaimed that the prophecy
had finally come to Barbaria! Magnus seemed uninterested, swatting at
her hand like an annoying fly. Jinn, angered, struck Magnus... and
they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Jinn
ARENA: Shipwreck Waters
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Returning Home or Confronting Argos
+++++++++++++++++++
2A. RETURNING HOME
+++++++++++++++++++
Magnus returned to his old kingdom in the east, and saw its lord
and ruler, the wizard warrior Corath. Corath told him that he must
prove that he was still worthy of the kingdom in combat... and so the
test of mettle was begun!
OPPONENT(S): Corath
ARENA: Land of Desolation
STIPULATIONS: Hit the enemy 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Father's Memory
++++++++++++++++++++++
2B. CONFRONTING ARGOS
++++++++++++++++++++++
Magnus had been trapped for nearly a decade near his crashed ship
by some kind of curse for slaying the king of Argos. He had lived the
life of a sea captain, once commanding a fleet of vessels in the name
of the Overlord Zaugg in the Eastern Kingdom of Cordene. He should
have died many times in combat, but the relic Bloodsong hanging from
his leather strap about his neck always healed him from the brink of
death... Somehow, it fell from his neck in battle against the Argosian
King as they exchanged death blows... and he was caught between life and
death... and undead with free will... but he was bound to the ship he died
upon by some otherworldly curse... Free now, by a power he did not know,
Magnus journeyed to Argos to confront the daughter of its fallen king,
Princess Keela! He found her and attacked, demanding she give him
Bloodsong!
OPPONENT(S): Keela and 1 thugs
ARENA: Shorestone Castle
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Phade's Advice or Searching for Stitch
++++++++++++++++++++
3A. FATHER'S MEMORY
++++++++++++++++++++
Magnus felt important, known for his power to command the undead
to do his bidding and for being commander of the Eastern Naives. He
remembered his father, drafted into the armies of Argos long ago, and
his being left alone in battle after his platoon was ordered to attack
an unbeatable force commanded by the now disbanded Caspian
Legionnaires. Argos sent his father to his death knowingly... they said
it was for strategic necessity. Magnus always wondered why his
necessity to have a father mattered nothing to Argos? What about his
father's need to live? Magnus remembered a girl, Phade was her name,
that he'd met after she'd run away from her orphanage. She was
training then to become an assassin, and she was quite renown now.
Thought she might offer him advice on how to best hurt Argos... When he
found Phade, she demanded he prove himself worthy of her guidance... and
so they fought!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before you perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Phade's Bidding or Enslaved Mother or Employing Stitch
+++++++++++++++++++
3B. PHADE'S ADVICE
+++++++++++++++++++
Magnus was enraged that some force, Keela's father!?, had saved
her from her rightful death! He went to the Spider's Lair to find
Phade, a master assassin, to see if she could tell him how to end
Keela's life when she was so protected... Phade told Magnus that he
would have to prove himself worthy before she would share such secrets...
A test of combat ensued...
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Spider's Lair
STIPULATIONS: You have been poisoned! Defeat the enemy before how perish!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Employing Stitch
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3C. SEARCHING FOR KEELA
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Angered that Keela escaped, Magnus hunted her... He thought perhaps
she fled to an old alley, Dagan, high up in the Lost Fortress of
Skurlok. When he arrived, he found Stitch, an undead with free will...
Magnus possessed the innate ability to command the undead to do his
bidding, but Stitch was somehow unaffected... He had his own free will
although he was a living dead. Stitch attacked Magnus!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): New Direction
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4A. PHADE'S BIDDING
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Magnus traveled to the glacial lands of Skurlok where he found
Dagan of the Clan Dolok. Phade wanted Dagan slain to fulfill one of
her assassinations and Magnus wanted him dead because he knew Dagan had
cut the hand from his mother years ago. Dagan saw him, ignorant of
Magnus' goals, and asked what brought this nautical dead to his lost
fortress? Magnus raged that he was the axe man!!!
OPPONENT(S): Dagan
ARENA: Lost Fortress of Skurlok
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): No Heroes Allowed
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4B. ENSLAVED MOTHER
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Memories flooded Magnus. He remembered his mother was left to
fend for herself and he him as a little boy after his father died. She
stole food and sold everything she could to make money... She was looked
down on, but she did what she had to do. She worked day and night for
anyone who could pay her with money, food, or shelter. One day she was
caught and the Skurlokian barbarian Dagan cut her hand off, saying she
would steal no more... She was taken to the Prisons of Akrowla where she
was to live out the rest of her days... Magnus remembered that he went
there as a child to find his mother and saw guards beating her, and a
big man in cell number 21 just watched... He went to find the
indifferent man from cell 21... He wanted justice! He found him within
Akrowla and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): 21
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Guiding Hand Cut Off
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4C. EMPLOYING STITCH
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Magnus heeded Phade's advice and found Stitch in the Underground
Sewers. Stitch seemed insane to Magnus, but he was undead and of free
will... like him. Magnus set to subdue Stitch so that he would do his
bidding. They fought!
OPPONENT(S): Stitch
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Hit the enemy team 50 times before they do the same!
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Death to the Good
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4D. NEW DIRECTION
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Magnus found Phade deep within her dark cavernous lair and told
her Stitch served her will no longer. Phade answered with assault!
OPPONENT(S): Phade
ARENA: Underground Sewers
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Death to the Good or Defender's Folly
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5A. NO HEROES ALLOWED
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Memories flooded Magnus. He remembered his mother was left to
fend for herself and he him as a little boy after his father died. She
stole food and sold everything she could to make money... She was looked
down on, but she did what she had to do. She worked day and night for
anyone who could pay her with money, food, or shelter. One day she was
caught and the Skurlokian barbarian Dagan cut her hand off, saying she
would steal no more... She was taken to the Prisons of Akrowla where she
was to live out the rest of her days... Magnus remembered that he went
there as a child to find his mother and saw guards beating her, and a
big man in cell number 21 just watched... He went to find the
indifferent man from cell 21... He wanted justice! He found him within
Akrowla and attacked!
OPPONENT(S): 21 and 2 thugs
ARENA: Prisons of Akrowla
STIPULATIONS: Defeat All.
NEXT CHAPTER(S): Of Forest Songs
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5B. GUIDING HAND CUT OFF
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Magnus had ended 21's life for not helping his mother and now he
sought to end the life of Dagan, the barbarian of the glacial