Not So Friendly Challenger: Vic and Garret

Ah, hello there. You’re the one going around and helping people who’ve been ah, “possessed” by some mysterious force, yes? My friends and I had actually been working on an invention to protect against these possessions until somebody can figure out what’s going on. I say “had” because there’s been an unfortunate turn of events.

Garret was first. One night, he gathered up everything we’d worked on - schematics, notes, theories, all of it - and burned it all to ashes. Then he locked himself in one of the large workshops. The rest of us were all worried, but it was Victoria who decided to try and snap Garret out of it. That was days ago. Neither one of them has returned, and it certainly sounds like there’s some major construction going on. I’m worried about my friends, obviously, but I’m also worried if I intervene I’ll end up inadvertently doing the bidding of whatever this thing is. Perhaps you could head over to Ziara City and see if you can help them like you’ve helped the others?

March 26, 2021, 9:26 pm by Tiffanythethingthing
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thankies i unlocked them now

March 26, 2021, 11:37 am by LadyTamarwen
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What said.

March 26, 2021, 10:18 am by SillyCat81
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OMG I cannot wait to be able to battle them! I'm getting there :) Thank you staff for the new challenger!

March 26, 2021, 8:28 am by Hunger
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good to know, thanks! Also, i forgot about these until now

March 26, 2021, 8:07 am by Andrea.Boksic
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The year of possessed! Maleria with the dark matter? :P is there a possibility of a restock in Battle Shop of Oracles Short Sword, Malerias Short Sword and Shinwas Short Sword? Will exit in march the new Reward Card?

March 26, 2021, 4:48 am by Trees
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I would say this is more of a lore plot than a traditional plot, because we are getting more lore and there is an ongoing story, but it doesn't have activities that you HAVE to do to experience the story and the only prizes are the loot.

March 26, 2021, 1:36 am by rikochet18
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Wow, 6 k health? Why??

March 26, 2021, 1:00 am by Flame
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: what's the chances of just grabbing a lil group of volunteers (like the ones for the hair layer) to write a plot and draw up some prizes, lol?

March 26, 2021, 12:39 am by Amber
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nah yall no plot, just the monthly challenger!

March 26, 2021, 12:14 am by Cerredwyn
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The stats are way too high for my little guys, but is this challenger the harbinger of a plot? I love it when there's a plot attached to an event.

March 25, 2021, 11:32 pm by Aquabreeze
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Ziara people!! The masq is coming!! I'm so excited

March 25, 2021, 10:31 pm by Ryuu
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Aw yes. Both buddies! Two people! At the same time~ The art like this looks really lovely too! It's so dynamic combined, like they're ready to mess you up. ❤️❤️❤️

Here's hoping that this ramps up to us fighting a whole hoard of possessed folks at the end. ;D & still hoping it's the BHH dude [sub](let's craft a new body for the old god.)[/sub] & not just... Merana, but with less style. haha.

& whoever else needs to be sure:

How to find them I got them by refreshing Ziara City a few times. Hope that helps!

March 25, 2021, 10:20 pm by Dracona
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wayyyy above my fight grade :(

March 25, 2021, 10:11 pm by Tiffanythethingthing
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how do i earn the challengers?

March 25, 2021, 10:06 pm by Straywillow
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too strong

March 25, 2021, 8:43 pm by Targaryen
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Now that was fun. I love the drops.

The closest I found to the eyes was the Specter skin. Turn off eyes

March 25, 2021, 8:11 pm by Cacaro
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Yeees!! I love Masquerade!

March 25, 2021, 7:47 pm by Hunger
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I would like those possessed eyes as a wearable

March 25, 2021, 7:29 pm by Kinky
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And so, the lead up to Masq begins!

March 25, 2021, 7:11 pm by ColdDragon
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Enjoying this story. Also yay trinkets!

March 25, 2021, 7:03 pm by Life
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Possessed Vic and Garret drops:

[item2=Steamworks Trinket]

I'm reaaaady

March 25, 2021, 5:41 pm by Damon
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Ooh this is awesome! D:

I love seeing old NPCs getting love in some way!

March 25, 2021, 5:32 pm by Trees
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Yeah, there's a certain character who I kind of hope will be possessed at some point (beacause I love the mind control trope and I know it sounds weird but I love when it happens to my favourites as long as they're fine in the end) and now I'm wondering how likely that will be and if they'll be possessed along with someone else...

March 25, 2021, 5:26 pm by Florrosada12
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Noooo! Vic is my favorite of the bunch! TT_TT

Also, For a second I was gonna say that they were early with the challenger this year, but then I realized that there are only 6 days left of March. XD

But the Puppeteer is pretty clever for controlling Garret and making him destroy the thing that would protect people from them. It's sad though, all that work gone to waste. Also... is it me or does Garret look more confused and apprehensive while Victoria seems to be fully under control. Maybe while multiple people are possessed, the Puppeteer can only put their full effort into controlling one, while the other is semi under control but unable to fight back.

Also, like said, all the people being controlled are creative and crafty. Maybe from there, we can start guessing who might be next. Though, given that they've gone from cookies to steamwork monsters, the next cash shop monster will be a tough act to follow....

I'm also really curious to see what the Puppeteer has to say about these two...

March 25, 2021, 5:20 pm by Ferinsy
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just keep refreshing

March 25, 2021, 5:17 pm by Jai
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Do you refresh to get the challengers or is there a trick I'm missing?

March 25, 2021, 5:05 pm by Trees
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I was not expecting any of the monthly challengers to be more than one person at a time. I wonder if we'll see any other pairings, or even trios. Also, this is a good lore reason for Masq being delayed X)

March 25, 2021, 5:02 pm by Senti
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Loot on 5th win [item=Purveyors of Plans: A History]

March 25, 2021, 4:52 pm by kuzi
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ohoohh masq challengers

March 25, 2021, 4:51 pm by boy
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STATS Beginning Stats: HEALTH 6,500 STRENGTH 3,750 DEFENSE 4,000 SPEED 2,500 EXP 1,650

March 25, 2021, 4:48 pm by Kale
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The theme continues. All of the people possessed are crafters of some kind. I'm loving this.

March 25, 2021, 4:46 pm by Gemini4601
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love this!

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