Moonless Night

Name: Moonless Night · Type: Archon Quest · Region: Nod-Krai · Version Released: Luna IV

1. Wait until the following day (08:00 – 12:00) · 2. Visit the Curatorium of Secrets · 3. Enter Il Dottore 's research facility · 4. Look for a way forward · 5. Look for The Doctor · 6. Fight The Doctor · 7. Escape The Doctor's research facility

1. Moonless Night · 2. Where Our Space and Time Intersect · 3. Tracing the Footsteps of the Past

Nasha Town, Nod-KraiQuest Description: A battle for the fate of your companions and Nod-Krai has already begun...Quest Objective: Wait until the following day (08:00 – 12:00)Paimon: It's about time we headed over to the Curatorium of Secrets.Paimon: We have something super important to discuss. You remember, right?Quest Objective: Visit the Curatorium of SecretsPaimon: Looks like the gang's all here!Varka: Yup. All ready. How about you two? Green and good to go?Paimon: Paimon's ready!Traveler: I'm ready, too!Varka: Great. Let's get rolling, then.Traveler: Okay. Can we go over the agenda again?Varka: Haha, feeling nervous? Don't blame you. We're all a little out of our depth with this one.Varka: Okay, so... Some time ago, Columbina was ambushed by The Doctor. It all happened pretty fast, and the last thing you saw was her vanishing into the "moon's reflection."Lauma: Yes, though at the time, all that the rest of us saw was The Doctor using some kind of power. The next moment, Columbina had disappeared and you were falling into the sea.Varka: We have to get Columbina back. And whatever The Doctor's plan is in seizing the three moons' authority, we have to stop him before he succeeds.Lauma: The Frostmoon Scions consider it our duty to rescue the Moon Goddess. I wasn't expecting so many others to come to our aid... So I want you to know that you have our utmost gratitude.Varka: Great. Well, first things first—Jahoda: Uh... Wait!Nefer: Someone's here...Nefer: We heard your footsteps. Although...Flins: You've been here for a while now. I take it you followed Wanderer — but I don't sense any ill intent in you.Nefer: Come on.Gediminas: I figured it wouldn't take you long to notice me.Gediminas: I come bearing news from my Lady, The Knave.The Knave: Dottore went through the motions of returning to Snezhnaya, but it was obviously a facade. However, he has not returned to the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau, nor has he made an appearance in Nasha Town.Marionette: Well, in that case, he'll be in his lab way up north. Hah, I always wondered why he applied for his own private pad... He was planning this all along!The Knave: Tell them that Sandrone and I will go on ahead. If they still intend to pursue this matter, they should meet us at the research center in the northern tip of Nod-Krai.Varka: Nice of Columbina's two best friends to think of us... We appreciate the heads up. Our sincere thanks to the Fatui for your aid.Gediminas: Lady Damselette may have left our organization, but at least some of her colleagues remain genuinely concerned for her wellbeing... Not to mention that The Doctor's increasingly cryptic conduct gives us great cause for alarm.Gediminas: We have crossed swords many times before, but it's not personal — we're just on different sides. We don't lack humanity.Gediminas: And so, as fellow friends of Lady Damselette, it's only right that you should be in the know about this.Nefer: Arlecchino's situational awareness has saved us a lot of trouble.Gediminas: I'll leave the map here with you. If you do decide to head to the research center, please proceed with caution.Gediminas: And remember, at least while you're in Nod-Krai, Lady Arlecchino's subordinates are your comrades if you want them to be.Flins: This is very accommodating of you. We can't thank you enough.Gediminas: Just doing my duty. I shall take my leave now. If you need us, you'll find us at the Experimental Design Bureau.Paimon: So The Doctor's left the Experimental Design Bureau and headed to some research center up north...Varka: Marionette seems to think he's been planning this for a long time... But when did it start? Before he even arrived in Nod-Krai?Lauma: It seems his loyalty to the Tsaritsa is lip service at most. Behind the scenes, he may even be working against her.Nefer: Whatever his motives, we know that he's decisive and incredibly ruthless. Facing him unprepared would be a recipe for disaster.Flins: At this stage, it's difficult to predict his next steps. I suggest we split into two groups. We need some people to stay behind and guard Nasha Town.Aino: Mmm... Well, as much as I'd love to help, infiltrating research labs isn't really my area of expertise...Aino: But at least take Cool Your Jets Ducky with you! It should be some help during the battle.Flins: And as for Miss Ineffa... I suppose you will stay to protect Miss Aino?Ineffa: Detecting operational logic: Protect Aino. Priority: High.Lauma: Just in case, Sir Varka, I think it would be best if you stayed behind as well. You can leave the research center to us.Varka: I mean, I would have said the Knight of Boreas should probably be out on the front line, but... Okay, fine.Varka: Leave Nasha Town to me. Be careful out there, okay? If things get out of hand, fall back right away.Nefer: Jahoda will be on hand to assist you. In my absence, she can handle any intel-gathering work.Jahoda: You got it, Boss. You guys make sure to get back here in one piece, alright?Lauma: We will.Flins: Things are moving fast. We'd better head off soon if we hope to keep pace.Traveler: This is going to be a very dangerous mission...Traveler: Paimon, you should stay behind to help everyone here.Paimon: So it's infiltrate a secret research facility, or... Yeah, alright. Paimon'll help out here instead. Sounds like it's gonna be a pretty intense fight.Nefer: We all have to bring our A-game here. So, anything you need to wrap up before we leave?Traveler: Nope, I'm good to go!Paimon: Then you'd better get going!Nefer: Very well.Traveler: A few things, actually...Nefer: Okay. Well, we'll be good to go as soon as you're ready.Quest Objective: Enter The Doctor's research facilityNefer: All these broken machines on the ground... Someone got here before us. Could it be Arlecchino and Sandrone?Quest Objective: Look for a way forwardNefer: That's quite a welcome party...Fatui Soldier: Get back! I said get back! Do you hear me!?Monster: (Roaring)Fatui Soldier: Why isn't it working!? No... Don't come any closer! D... Don't— Aargghh!Lauma: You poor souls... May your spirits find peace.Flins: Grab that key on the ground. We'll probably need it at some point.Nefer: Watch out.Nefer: Ugh, there's no way through. Let's go around.Jotautas: What the... Trespassers? Here? What's wrong with you people!?Lauma: We're looking for The Doctor, and we understand he might be here. I see you're fleeing the facility...?Jotautas: Hah... You looking to settle a score with The Doctor? Good luck with that... I don't think you'll have many chances left.Flins: Perhaps. But you might have a chance to live — if you start talking.Jotautas: ...Two other harbingers had the same idea as you. They're already inside. But what good's it gonna do? The Doctor wouldn't do something like this unprepared...Nefer: Hmm... Seems to me that you're not too thrilled about being his subordinate.Nefer: Also, is it just me, or do I sense monsters nearby? If you'd prefer their company to ours, that can easily be arranged.Jotautas: ...Traveler: We need to know what The Doctor is up to. Please, if you know anything at all, tell me.Traveler: This is about more than us versus The Doctor. His actions could have consequences for all of Nod-Krai — and perhaps even your homeland, Snezhnaya.Jotautas: ...I...Jotautas: He's... building something — ambitious doesn't even begin to describe it. Feels like this could be the big one. God knows how long he's been planning it...Jotautas: A while back, he told us he'd be returning to Snezhnaya. We weren't expecting him back so soon... This time, he brought some gemstones with him, or something. Two of them.Lauma: ...The Moon Marrow spheres. He stole them from their rightful owner, Columbina.Jotautas: Oh... Lady Damselette? Last I heard, she left the Fatui. Before she went, she told us she'd finished what Her Majesty asked of her, and wished to focus on some personal matters.Jotautas: I remember thinking that leaving us might not be the best choice. I mean, I always looked up to The Captain the most, and...Traveler: ...Jotautas: Back when this all started, the higher-ups dispatched three units to Nod-Krai to execute their plan. They were led by The Doctor, Marionette, and The Damselette respectively.Jotautas: I was part of the The Damselette's unit to begin with.Jotautas: She never interacted with us much. In fact, she seemed sorta... detached from everything. Not because she was distracted, it just felt like she was indifferent to the world around her. Like she had no stake in anything that happened.Jotautas: She always seemed like she was staring off into the distance. Almost as if she didn't see anything worth living for in the present, so she had to look further afield... Ah, that's right — she always used to stare up at the sky.Jotautas: The Doctor used to stand nearby and watch her. Apparently, they got along well at first. But somewhere along the way, she grew wary of him, and started avoiding him as much as possible.Jotautas: After she left, everyone in our unit merged with The Doctor's. He's... similarly indifferent to the world — except when it comes to the moons. He seems to have big plans for them.Jotautas: Right now, obtaining the three moons is his number one priority. He even said... if he can only get his hands on two of them, he'll create a third one himself.Nefer: How would he create an artificial Moon Marrow? ...Maybe the knowledge he gained from the Hyperborean phantoms has something to do with it?Flins: Thank you for cooperating. We appreciate the level of detail.Lauma: I get the sense that you'd serve under Columbina again if you had the chance. Would that be fair?Jotautas: ...No, she's no longer a harbinger. As a member of the Fatui, my loyalty will always belong to the Tsaritsa.Jotautas: I'm only telling you all this because I don't completely trust The Doctor. His actions do not align with the goals that first brought us to Nod-Krai.Traveler: I understand. We'll do everything within our power to stop him.Traveler: The Knave's unit is based at the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau. Maybe you can seek refuge with them.Nefer: Well, now we know what's going on here. Artificial Moon Marrow... he's likely well on the way to completing it. Dottore's technological capabilities are far more advanced than I thought.Flins: I fear this could get ugly. Everyone, prepare yourselves.Quest Objective: Look for The DoctorThe Doctor: Welcome, one and all. I've been expecting you. I hope my humble research facility is to your liking.Nefer: Yeah, we really appreciated fighting our way in through a horde of monsters.Lauma: The gall! You expect us to believe you've just been patiently waiting for us?The Doctor: Of course I have. Should I be... worried about something? Everything seems to be going quite smoothly so far — and you've shown up right on schedule.The Doctor: First Sandrone and Arlecchino, now you... Ah, quite a surfeit of guests I've had today.Nefer: ...The Doctor: If you were looking for them, I should probably mention that Arlecchino disappeared as soon as she entered the facility.The Doctor: As for Sandrone, why, she was stood right here only moments ago, demanding answers from me at the top of her voice.The Doctor: Hardly out of character — she never was one for basic courtesy. But I have to admit, I was a little surprised to see her showing concern for someone besides herself.The Doctor: Does everyone you associate with undergo such a change in temperament? Speaking as a researcher, I have to say — it is not a change for the better. It threatens one's ability to remain objective.Traveler: Where is Sandrone?The Doctor: Well, since you ask...Marionette: So, you've got your hands on the Moon Marrow, and now you're claiming godhood? Don't you think that's a bit of a stretch, Dottore?The Doctor: I must protest what you are insinuating with that phrase "claiming godhood."The Doctor: I am not "claiming" anything — I am stating a fact. You're a researcher. I'm sure you appreciate the distinction between the two.Marionette: Huh? Wait, you really think you're all that?Marionette: You'll excuse me if I'm not being a polite little lady for you. We're colleagues — we both know what kind of person you are.The Doctor: By the same token, I knew you'd respond along those lines.The Doctor: You and I both understand that facts speak louder than words. To that end, I've had my people send you a small gift. It should go some way towards helping you understand my present position.Marionette: What gift?Marionette: ...Marionette: Where have all your troops gone?The Doctor: Who knows? Perhaps they are already marching towards a new world, following in the footsteps of an unknown god...The Doctor: As vulgar and arrogant as you may be, dear Sandrone, I have no intention of taking out my displeasure on your subordinates. They will enjoy equal rights to my own.Marionette: You sent your people to the Experimental Design Bureau!? That's the Tsaritsa's property!The Doctor: Yes, and I am very mindful of Her Majesty's instructions. But you know full well that they do not conflict with my present goals.The Doctor: In which case, all I'm doing is conducting another one of my experiments. Is there a problem with that?The Doctor: Now then. You have a judgement call to make. Am I simply lying to stall you? Or is it possible that every word I am saying is the truth — in which case, your subordinates really are in danger?Marionette: So now you've turned on fellow Fatui soldiers? You're completely insane!The Doctor: I set a new rule for myself: Each person gets one chance. Naturally, that includes you, Sandrone.The Doctor: If you wish to leave, I won't stop you. We are colleagues, after all.Marionette: ...Scumbag!The Doctor: Still, I hadn't counted on Sandrone sparing any thought for the people of this world. Shame... I always found her self-centeredness to be one of her few better qualities.The Doctor: How can she ever hope to achieve greatness when she's so obsessed with protecting her little design bureau?Flins: It's more than a little disingenuous to speak of achieving greatness while taking hostages. Or does honor no longer mean anything to you?The Doctor: Honor?The Doctor: I have the marrow of two moons in my possession, and will soon complete the construction of a third. I will be the god of a new world... and you speak to me of honor? How charmingly naive.Lauma: Those are sacred relics! You do not deserve them!The Doctor: In my view, many in this world do not deserve to be alive — and yet, I mercifully permit them to go on living, do I not?Traveler: You'll come to regret your actions.The Doctor: Will I now? Let's see if you can make me.Quest Objective: Fight The Doctor(Enemy Name): The Doctor(Enemy Title): Second of the Fatui Harbingers(After some time into the battle)Lauma: Arlecchino!Flins: Thanks for the assistance.The Doctor: Arlecchino? They see you as an ally? What a farce. You're clearly here to destroy my research, not me.The Knave: I'd say your research is more valuable than your life. Am I wrong?(After The Doctor's HP heals)The Knave: Dottore is too powerful with the artificial Moon Marrow in his arsenal... Fighting him is futile.The Knave: Quickly!Quest Objective: Escape The Doctor's research facilityFlins: Let's go!The Doctor: I've always thought it is wiser to flee than surrender.The Knave: Watch out!Traveler: What the...!?Traveler: Forget about me! You should...Nefer: Where's Wanderer!?The Knave: Tch...

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