Operation: Shades of Black

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Operation: Shades of Black was a

Overview
Facing treachery, corruption, and failure, Stratholme posed great trial and hardship for the Truthful, as they were left to grapple with failure, and their legacy tainted; the once vaunted heroes of the Crusade's holy texts lingered within the ruins, a mockery of their former selves.  

Not only did the revelation of corruption meet the crusaders harshly, but the sworn foe, Commander Whitlock, wormed through their grasp, living another day to visit yet more havoc. However, the devout Saidanites were not ones to falter easily; their belief was strong, unwavering.

Summary and Preface
From: Undying Flame. The followers of the High Cleric's initial foray into the harsh environment of Plaguewood was a taxing one, but reprieve was found as they united with the group of surviving Scarlet Crusaders known as the Sacred Band. Lead by the former Highlord of the Scarlet Hammer, Joffrey Flamegarde, the Band aided the Truthful in vanquishing the vile Baron of Plaguewood, and eventually pushed their way into Stratholme itself.

The cursed city still burned, and the crusaders were ill-prepared for what awaited them. While the zealous Father Gregor was liberated from the swarms of restless dead, the priestess who had been guiding the Truthful through the city, known as Sister Adana, had one goal in mind; to discover the fate of her husband at the Scarlet Bastion. Despite Flamegarde's protests and heavy advisory, she pressed on. It was here that the unfortunate truth was revealed; the Crimson Legion, and Adana's husband, who lead the remaining among them, had succumbed to undeath. Despite the Ardentlockes being the parents of the High Protector herself, the zealous Truthful quickly drew arms. The priestess fought alongside her husband as they clashed against the High Cleric and his men, but as the undead Crusader Lord fell, Adana surrendered.

High Protector Mara had grown and ruthless in her time with the Truthful, and caught wind of her mother's treachery. Grappling with a storm of emotions, Mara ordered the execution of Adana, hoping to bury the shameful chapter once and for all.

It wasn't long after when rumors began to stir that the revelation came to surface regarding Flamegarde. Despite Brother Baker's and Vasil's involvement in the matter, Joffrey was unwittingly in leagues with the Risen, and the Highlord himself was afflicted by undeath. This sent a fracture through the Sacred Band's ranks, causing many to splinter.

Due to the already tenuous grasp the Truthful had upon the lands beyond Plaguewood, and the eventual destruction of Fellari's Outpost at the hands of Commander Whitlock, the crusaders were forced to abandon the front altogether. Their goals to topple the traitorous Vasil were dashed by the tragic outcome of the excursion ill-fated excursion.

With the aid of the Truthful turncoat and expert saboteur, Brother Baker, the unholy cabal of Felsworn agents would remain unmolested, able to relish the impending arrival of their fiendish masters from Twisting Nether. Though, things were not wholly desolate for the crusaders. If one man was to stand against an unrelenting tide, it was the old zealot, Father Gregor.

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BACK TO MUSHROOM HELL. EPIC OLD MAN HELD OUT AGAINST VASIL'S FEL ZOMBIES. BAKER AND CULTIST FRIENDS GUARD THE SHINY SHIELD OF POWER HE TOOK. OLD GREG WANTS IT BACK, CONTACTS RIG, AND TRUTHFUL COME TO HELP HIM, BUT MOSTLY WANT TO KILL BIG TRAITOR BAKER.

GAME OF HIDE AND SEEK. PLAYERS HAVE TO DPS CULTISTS BEFORE THEY GAIN STACKING BUFF FOR BEING IGNORED, ALL WHILE BAKER STEALTHS AROUND. PLAYERS CAN CHOOSE TO USE THEIR EYES INSTEAD OF PUNCHING TO FIND BAKER. THE LONGER BAKER STAYS IN STEALTH, THE MORE DAMAGE HE CAN DO WHEN AMBUSHING. LUCKILY, PLAYER TEAM FIGURED OUT A STRATEGY AND WON. BAKER GETS BURSTED DOWN BEFORE HE CAN CLOAK OF SHADOWS AND HE DIES. IT'S KINDA SAD BUT MOSTLY COOL BECAUSE GREG HAS A SHINY SHIELD TO FIGHT THE DEMONS WITH.

BAKER FEELS REGRET IN FINAL MOMENTS AND DECIDES TO TELL HIS OLD BUDDIES WHERE TO FIND VASIL'S METAL CONCERT.

PART 2: BIG DEMON
TRUTHFUL SPEND THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ENLISTING SOME MORE BIG BOYS TO TAKE ON VASIL. THE TRUTHFUL FIND ABOUT VASIL'S CRAPPY BLACK METAL BAND AND DECIDE TO CRASH HIS CONCERT. VASIL WAS PISSED BECAUSE THE RED BOYS WERE RUINING EVERYTHING. BEING TRUE KVLT, HOWEVER, VASIL BUSTS OUT A SICK SOLO THAT SUMMONS AN ACTUAL FRICKIN DEMON. SINCE IT'S BASICALLY RAGNAROS/EXECUTUS SITUATION, DEMON LADY WASN'T READY FOR HER BIG DEBUT. UNFORTUNATELY FOR VASIL, SHE HATES BLACK METAL AND SWIPES LEFT.

THE GROUP OF LOVELY FOLKS DOWN BELOW HAD TO SURVIVE BEING MIND CONTROLLED, CHOKED TO DEATH, AND ROASTED BY HELLFIRE. BUT THEY WON. GG. THEY GET AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK OF THE LEGION INVASIONS THAT WOULD COME AFTER. THE END.