Grieving Awakened

Grieving Awakened

(This NPC's appearance may change randomly.)

Race

Awakened

Level

80

Location

Central Brand Scar
(Jahai Bluffs)

Organization

Joko Loyalists

Grieving Awakened are Awakened gathered around the Monument to the Return of Palawa Joko and mourning Palawa Joko's death.

Location

Crystal Desert

• Jahai Bluffs
  • Central Brand Scar (only during related events)

Event involvement

[Group Event] Console the Awakened loyalists (80)

Stop "Joko" from recruiting the Awakened! (80)

Combat abilities

Abilities

• Same as their base type:
  • Awakened Archer
  • Awakened Inquest
  • Awakened Mummy
  • Awakened Occultist
  • Awakened Soldier

Behavior

• Name changes to Processing Awakened if properly consoled. Will change to Confused Awakened and Enraged Awakened during Stop "Joko" from recruiting the Awakened!

Effects

•  Djinn's Protection
• Additionally, any effect their base type has.

Dialogue

I won't believe he's dead until I see the body. I can't. He'll come back. I know he will.

Uncertainty is never easy.

Says the hero who claims to have killed him.

I'll...let you be.

If you want to look inside a dragon's stomach, be my guest. (Consoling choice)

That's...horrible. Is it...really the end?

It is. But for you, it's a beginning.

The mortal body is a poor vessel for the immortal soul.

That's what I'm saying. He'll reappear any minute now.

No, that's not... Never mind.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

I'm not interested in listening.

I hear you.

While Joko was alive, I could protect my family, down to my great-great-grandson. Now that I can die, what will happen to them?

Nothing. They'll be protected by everything you taught them. (Consoling choice)

It's true. I've been lucky to have this much time with them.

And you still have more.

They'll probably be relieved it's over. Everything has to end.

Excuse me? Who do you think you are? Get out!

I'm going, I'm going.

Families are like trees. When leaves fall, they feed the roots.

There's something morbid about that.

I guess so. Sorry.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

You're a real piece of work. Don't talk to me.

If that's what you want.

I was a sculptor. I dedicated my life to creating more and more beautiful statues of Joko. Halfway through my masterpiece, he died. How will I ever finish it now?

You could copy your existing work. All statues are the same, right?

All statues are— I should've known you wouldn't understand.

Guess I'm not an artist.

He didn't pay you, right? I say smash it. Never work for free. (Consoling choice)

He...gods, you're right. He didn't pay me for a single one. You...might be onto something. Maybe I should smash them all.

You're worth more than free labor. Remember that.

You're a true artist. Inspiration will find you again.

I should trust the process, you mean? And what if it doesn't work?

I'm not sure, honestly.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Back to insult my work again?

I didn't mean anything by it.

He may have been a tyrant and a scourge, but he made life colorful. Without Joko, the whole world feels gray. Pretty stupid, right?

Maybe you just need a new family.

It's not that easy. Adjusting takes a long time. What if I never adjust?

Sorry. I wish I could help.

You're free. What more do you want?

I...I don't know. Sorry, I...don't think I want to talk. I'm confused.

I'll leave you alone.

Even when someone hurts you, you can still miss them. It's not stupid. (Consoling choice)

So you do understand. I know I shouldn't be feeling this way, but I can't help it.

You'll heal from this. Just give it time.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

I don't want to talk right now.

That's okay.

When Joko was alive, my life had meaning. I served him. It was simple. Now...

You'll find meaning and simplicity again. I believe in you. (Consoling choice)

Maybe... Maybe I could believe in you believing in me.

It's a start.

Joko thought all your lives were meaningless. You're better without him.

It's not that easy. I don't care how he saw us. What I felt was real.

I don't think I understand.

You control how you feel about this. You're choosing to be sad.

So you're saying my feelings are all my fault?

No, that's not— I screwed up.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

No point in talking. No point in anything.

I'll come back later.

I don't know what waits beyond. Will I just...disappear? I don't want to die.

None of us do. But we're here for each other.

That's nice. But it doesn't really make me feel better.

I understand.

Then don't think about it.

Don't think about it? That's all you have to say?

I've got nothing better.

If it helps, I've been there. You have nothing to worry about. (Consoling choice)

Really? You've...seen what awaits us? And it's not so bad? That's..comforting, actually.

I'm glad.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

I have nothing to say to you.

I understand.

Whatever you say about Joko, he gave us guidance. What do I do now?

Find someone new to boss you around.

Was that supposed to be a joke? Because it wasn't funny.

Sorry. I wasn't thinking.

Think for yourself for once.

That's not as easy as it sounds.

You're right. I wasn't being helpful.

Look inside yourself. Deep down, you know your path. (Consoling choice)

It's...been a while since I asked myself what I truly want. I guess it couldn't hurt to try.

You can do it. Trust yourself.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

If you're here to make fun of me again, I'm not interested.

Sorry.

In Joko's service, I finally found an outlet for my hatred. I could kill, and kill, and kill...

I'm sorry you lost that opportunity. Must be hard.

Yeah, I knew you'd understand. You've killed thousands on your way to the top.

On second thought, forget what I said.

Learn to live peacefully. Serve life. Or you'll have me to deal with. (Consoling choice)

I—I think I understand you.

Good.

You don't need Joko's guidance to accomplish your dreams.

Yes...my dreams...complete annihilation of all life... Perhaps I could still follow this path.

Wait... Can we back up for a second?

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Maybe I really could kill every last one of them...

I'll...come back later.

You've killed hundreds of Awakened. You even killed the Eternal Monarch. What's going to stop you from killing me?

My love for Elona. We're all in this together now. (Consoling choice)

Wait, you're saying you'll...protect me?

We'll protect each other.

Just don't give me a reason.

I... I don't want to die... P—please, leave me alone...

I wasn't trying to— I'm sorry.

I did what I had to do in order to free Elona.

That's cold comfort. You killed my friends.

You're...you're right. I didn't think.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Please don't kill me...

This is a disaster.

Life without Joko... It's unthinkable.

It's hard, isn't it?

Given that you killed him, that's an offensively illogical statement.

I can't argue with that.

You're Inquest. The time you've spent Awakened is negligible. (Consoling choice)

Objectively speaking, you're right. What an embarrassing lapse of rationality.

You'll be fine.

Every true scientist thinks the unthinkable.

That's platitudinous, self-contradicting claptrap.

I tried.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

I don't have time for you. Go away.

I'll respect that.

My partner's still alive. We thought we could live together forever. But now that there's no Awakening...

That's hard. Have you talked about this? (Consoling choice)

To be honest, I've been avoiding him. But he should know how much he means to me. While we still have time.

You're right.

Pick yourself up. You're both still here.

But, our dreams...our future... What will we do?

I don't have an answer for that.

You'll find new love after this one's gone.

How dare you? You think I can just move on?

That was tactless. I'm sorry.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Please leave me alone.

All right.

The high judges of the Court of the Dead proclaimed me worthy of eternal life. I was preinspected, bathed in the fountain, cleansed of earthly possessions, and argued over. How am I less worthy now?

You're just as important as you were before. Except now you'll die.

Snap out of it. We're all equal here. Equally worthy of respect and care. (Consoling choice)

That's... not a bad point. I guess I could try to see the worth in others.

That's a great idea.

Most people don't get the extra years you did.

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(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

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I believed in Joko's vision. A unified Elona, organized and orderly, capable of defending itself. That's what I fought for. If he was a monster, what am I?

Easily confused. Just like everyone here. It's okay.

That's the same as calling me dumb. I guess you're not wrong.

I didn't mean it that way.

Believe in a monster and you become one.

Deep down, I know that. I don't deserve a second chance.

Wait...

Our past choices don't define us. Every day, we can choose something new. (Consoling choice)

I guess it really is about making small changes, isn't it? I can turn myself around in time.

You can. Just ask Sianna

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Go away. I want to be alone.

Okay.

Do you know how hard I worked to reach where I was in Joko's ranks? All that effort, wasted...

The... skills your learned could be valuable in other occupations.

Pillaging? Killing? Striking terror into the hearts of peaceful citizens? Yes, I can see how I'd be popular.

No need to be sarcastic.

Think about what you're saying. It was violent effort, to serve a tyrant. (Consoling choice)

I...I suppose you're right. I'm not exactly proud of what I did.

So it's not a loss. You are finally free.

Nothing's ever wasted. You've learned and grown from the experience.

By "experience," do you mean being killed, Awakened, and subsumed to Joko's will?

I, uh... sorry.

(If improperly consoled—no event icon)

Leave me. I want to mourn my future in peace.

Okay. I'm sorry.

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