Scenario:Anre - A Promise of Power
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A Promise of Power
Having returned to the Grandcypher from his journey, Anre offers to help (Captain) and company with weapon maintenance. Upon discovering the One-Rift Spear among the armaments, they convince Anre to look into further awakening its power.
The sun is shining on another brilliant day on the Grandcypher.
Meanwhile, (Captain) and company are busy bringing in another batch of weapons to the storeroom for maintenance when a small figure lands before them.
Anre: It's good to see you again, (Captain).
Lyria: Anre! It's been so long!
Vyrn: Whoa, we haven't seen you in a minute! Whatcha been up to?
Anre: Oh, I've been keeping myself occupied with things here and there... My apologies for not keeping in touch.
Anre: Ah, one more thing. I had the pleasure of visiting Sierokarte recently—she wanted me to give you this.
Anre presents (Captain) with a fine cloth and high quality oil for polishing various armaments.
Vyrn: Whoa, perfect timing! We were just about to put in another order with Knickknack.
Anre: We have much to talk about, (Captain). Perhaps I could be of assistance?
Anre: Rest assured that I'm quite accustomed to maintaining my own equipment. Plus, this will give us something to do while catching up.
Lyria: Thanks a bunch, Anre! We ended up with a lot more than expected, so you couldn't have come at a better time!
(Captain) and the others gladly accept Anre's offer as they head to the storeroom together.
Anre: I've been to several islands in my time away from the Grandcypher.
Anre: It wasn't always easy, but it was a journey well spent indeed. I'd love to show you some of the—
The Harvin man, who had been casually tending to the weapons until this moment, takes notice of a certain spear.
Anre: This spear...
Lyria: Huh? That's weird... I thought I already finished working on that one earlier.
Vyrn: Maybe you got it mixed up with another one. We've got spears for days, after all—might as well get this one extra shiny! How about it, Anre?
Anre: Of course. I must say... seeing this spear reminds me of when I sparred with everyone.
Anre pensively shuts his eyes, stroking the hilt of the One-Rift Spear with affinity.
Vyrn: You mean when you went up against (Captain) and the other Eternals?
Anre: Indeed. It was in the heat of battle where I found new answers regarding the meaning of true strength.
Anre: Yes, the spear that may well grant me the power that I've been seeking... Do you remember what I said to you before?
The captain recalls a similar conversation with Anre that didn't feel so long ago.
Anre: Revenant weapons are truly mysterious.
Anre: They examine the seekers who hold them and grant that which is sought.
Anre: But they might be just a little too reliable. I suspect that these weapons should be handled with special care.
Anre: I've been thinking about what I said that day ever since.
Anre: There's still much power resting within this spear—perhaps the very power I've sought out all this time.
Anre: Yes...
Anre: Hmm... I won't deny that its power doesn't intrigue me. Or perhaps it's merely a curiosity that I wish to have sated.
Anre: But it is as they say, perhaps... Be careful what you wish for, for it may come true.
Anre: Yes... Such power would come with its fair share of danger.
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Vyrn: I mean, that's the plan, right?
Vyrn: People would be too afraid to even think about doin' bad things if there was someone super powerful around to put a stop to it.
Vyrn: So what's the problem with makin' your weapon even stronger than it is now?
Anre: At first it really does seem quite simple, doesn't it? But the mere existence of such a powerful weapon may have unintended consequences.
Anre: It would attract those with unsavory intentions, and their inevitable contest for power would cause even more conflict to arise in return.
Lyria: I see... It would be awful for your efforts to have the opposite effect after everything.
Anre: Of course, no one can say for sure this is what would happen... but I believe it to be inevitable.
Anre: In order to awaken power from a Revenant Weapon in the first place, one would need a—
Anre: Ahem.
As if to stop himself from accidentally revealing something to (Captain), Anre suddenly goes silent.
He hands the spear back to (Captain) before quickly changing the subject.
Anre: Anyway, what I wanted to say was that such decisions aren't to be made lightly.
Anre: Back to the matter at hand. We shouldn't rely too heavily on this spear—its powers are not to be trifled with lightly.
Vyrn: Yeah, I guess... But it feels wrong to just leave it as it is now, right?
Vyrn: I mean, wouldn't it be better to learn more about it so you could understand its potential better?
(Captain) nods in agreement to Vyrn's sentiment.
Choose: What if you can't control it one day?
Anre: There is still much we don't know about these weapons, so that is something to think about indeed.
Anre: But needless fear won't get me anywhere, I suppose. It may be my duty as an Eternal to gain a deeper understanding of its power.
Choose: I'm sure you could work something out.
Anre: Work something out... with the spear itself? I suppose. It certainly has a will of its own.
Anre: I see... If I were to speak with it, perhaps the spear itself would sympathize with my conundrum.
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Upon hearing (Captain)'s thoughts, Anre continues to consider his options pensively.
Anre: Hmm... Perhaps you're on to something here, (Captain).
Anre: I do believe it is time for me to continue my research in further awakening the One-Rift Spear's power—but I must remain prudent.
Anre locks his eyes on (Captain) with newfound resolve.
Anre: I have a favor to ask. It wasn't me who awakened the power within this spear, but you.
Anre: Your experience with the weapon would be invaluable. Would you be willing to help me once again?
Vyrn: What's with the formalities all of a sudden? You don't need to ask us when it comes to this stuff, Anre! We're crewmates, right?
Lyria: Yeah! We'll do whatever we can to help!
Anre: Hehe... Thank you. I knew I could count on you all.
Choose: You've piqued my curiosity...
Vyrn: Didn't you say the same thing the last time you awakened a Revenant weapon?
Anre: Your quest for strength truly is endless, yet reassuring all the same somehow.
Anre: I have utmost faith that we won't go astray as long as you're here.
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Anre and (Captain) come to a mutual agreement of what must be done.
The two put aside the other weapons for the time being to focus solely on the One-Rift Spear.
They begin their attempts to awaken the Revenant weapon in earnest.
However, as daylight gives way to night, seemingly no progress is made.
Lyria: Hmm... It doesn't look like anything's changed.
Vyrn: Looks like awakening a Revenant weapon's easier said then done, huh?
Anre: Haste makes waste, was it? Perhaps we should stop here for the day.
Anre: There may be other angles we haven't looked into. I'll consult my contacts for more information.
Lyria: We'll see what we can find out on our end!
Vyrn: Yeah, just make sure to keep us posted on your findings every now and then too!
Anre: Of course. I'll be stopping by to examine the spear every so often as well.
And with those words, Anre hastily makes his exit.
As they part ways with Anre once again, (Captain) and the others return their gaze toe the One-Rift Spear once again.