World Event Quest – Veil Fracture Response
Quest Accepted: "Spirits in the Hollow"
Tier: 3
Type: Event Cleansing / Survival
Objective: Purify the corrupted spirits in Hollowshade Thicket
Bonus Rewards Active
Timer: 1 Hour (real-time effect)
Hollowshade Thicket
Kael and Riven followed Elyra's guidance out of Mistveil and into the Hollowshade Thicket, a place once calm and sacred—now twisted.
Trees bled mist. The air was thick with whispers, and blue flame-like spirits circled through the brush. A corrupted totem stood in the middle, pulsing like a dying heart.
"This used to be a sanctuary for spirit-tamers," Elyra had said. "Now it breathes nightmares."
They drew weapons.
Phase 1: Cleanse the Grounds
Objective: Destroy 5 Corrupted Totems
Enemies: Veilspawn Wraiths – Lv 20–22
Status: Immune to basic attacks unless totem aura is broken
Kael used his Spectral Fang Blade, slashing through shadows, while Riven protected him with long-range fire.
Kael uses Whirlcut – 3,000 DMG AoE
Riven lands Perfect Arrow Chain – 2,500 DMG combo
Each totem destroyed lowered the mist, and the screams faded… just a little.
Totems Destroyed: 5/5
EXP: 2,400
Echo Shards: +8
Phase 2: Event Mini-Boss – Hollowed Rootstalker
The ground split open as the final totem fell.
Roots thrashed, forming a massive four-legged beast with bark-armor and a skull face dripping spectral fire.
Hollowed Rootstalker – Lv 24 (Event Boss)
[HP: 18,500 / 18,500]
Type: Nature / Corruption
Affinities: Life Drain, Rootbind, Echo Pulse
Color Indicator: Red
"It's draining the land itself!" Kael shouted.
Riven activated Shadowstep Volley, weaving between vines while firing charged shots. Kael danced in close, triggering his Twinblade Overdrive.
The boss screamed and struck hard—nearly knocking Kael unconscious—but Riven tossed him a potion just in time.
Final Combo:
• Kael: Soulcarve Spin – 5,000 DMG
• Riven: Precision Veilpiercer – 6,000 DMG (CRIT)
Boss Defeated!
Victory! World Event Progressed
EXP: 3,800
Loot: Veilpiercer Antler Helm (Epic – +30% resist corruption)
Echo Shards: +20
Currency: 950C
Event Influence: Mistveil Stability +10%
Bonus Reward: Mystic Core Fragment (Can be used later to forge a powerful relic)
As the boss faded, the thicket lightened. True forest returned. The spirits floated freely again—peaceful now.
Elyra appeared in the mist.
"You've done more than protect Mistveil. You've stabilized the Veil… for now."
She handed Kael and Riven each a glowing token—engraved with the Pathforge sigil.
"More storms are coming. And your names are starting to echo across the world.