The Protector

The Protector is the fifty-fifth quest in the Devourer Saga. It requires level 53.

Dialogue
It was a clear and calm night... (Not a very spooky beginning, eh?)
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''Something that looks like a shooting star flies over a cornfield. It splits in two; one half lands in the field, the other some distance away.''

The next day...
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You meet Yulgar and the Huntress near the field

«You»: Huntress! Yulgar! It's good to see the two of you here. I was worried I would be the only one investigating the sighting of a falling star...

The Huntress: Please keep your voice down, «You»—we spotted movement in the crops just a moment ago!

«You»: In the crops? Why don't we just search through the fields then?

Yulgar: Are you kidding me?? Rule number one of the X-file—er, I mean, of searching for aliens, is NEVER EVER walking into a field of tall crops.

«You»: Well, we DO have swords and hammers and amour and magic to help us. It's not like we’re really totally VULNERABLE to attack.

Yulgar: Hmmm. Yeeeaahh. Huntress, do you have armor? Because I don't have armor. We should probably get some armor.

Huntress: Well, I do not need armor. Are you saying that you NEED armor, manly blacksmith of Battleon?

Yulgar: ..........

Yulgar: No?

«You»: The two of you can stand out here while I look through the fields. Don't worry, I won't take long—

A grey blob emerges from the ground

Yulgar: Oh look! A little blob of metal! And it smells of rotten eggs. How cute!

The Huntress: IT IS NOT CUTE. That thing is a Protean, a member of one of the races under control of the Devourer! It must be destroyed!

Yulgar raises his hammer

Yulgar: My turn to smash!

«You»: Wait!! I think it's trying to COMMUNICATE with us!

Yulgar: Communicate? What's that mean?

«You»: Okay, maybe it should just talk to ME. You two take a rest-break, and maybe a stress test.

Yulgar and the Huntress leave you alone with the blob

«You»: Greetings from Lore. WE COME IN PEACE. Oh wait, that's supposed to be YOUR line. Sorry. So do you come in peace?

The blob morphs into a shape reminiscent of a 2

«You»: GEEEYAAAAAHHH!!!!! KILL IT! KILL IT NOW!

Protean: No, please. I am merely morphing into a shape conductive to creating the vibrations necessary to speak with you.

«You»: *whew* And quite a pleasing shape it is, I might add. You look like a big number 2, which is an even number. And even numbers have positive connotations.

Protean: Um, right. ANYWAY, I have some bad news. A ship load of Proteans, members of the Devourer's Network out to enslave or destroy the universe, crashed here just last night.

«You»: That WOULD be bad, I suppose, except you are small and rather weak when compared to other enemies we’ve faced.

Protean: We Proteans can join with other creatures as symbiotes and enhance their power, and also give them the ability to morph into living weapons.

«You»: Now you have my attention.

Protean: An individual of our race is formed by billions of metallic crystals, held together with an electromagnetic force. This makes us much stronger than we appear.

Protean: There IS some good news, however. I am one of the few Proteans who fight against the Devourer. I forced the ship to crash. But I am wounded.

Protean: I need to find the other Proteans who are on my side—YOUR side as well so that I can heal. If you help me find them, I will give you some of our technology.

Protean: We Proteans will be come PROTECTORS of Lore. You will be able to get a pet, shield, weapon and armor if we succeed.

«You»: Ooh, an ARMOR, too? When one of you joins with me as a symbiote, will I suddenly be wearing a BLACK SUIT and have an ATTITUDE?

Protean: No. A Protean symbiotic armor is silver. But quite stylish, if I say so myself.

Protean: If the entire set is equipped at once, your powers will increase dramatically. So what say you, new friend? Will you help me?
 * Yes
 * No

Protean: Thank you! We must journey over the hills to the east to reach the other crash site. We will surely meet some Network Proteans, and some may have already become symbiotes.

Who will you quest with?


 * Protean
 * The Huntress
 * Yulgar
 * By yourself

3 BATTLES

Random Monsters

1 BATTLE

Protean

2 BATTLES

Random Monsters

1 BATTLE

Protean

1 BATTLE

Random Monster

3 BATTLE

Proteans

Full Heal after all but the second and sixth battles

Encounter range for Proteans is as follows:

Level 0-9: Protean (5)

Level 10-29: Protean (20)

Level 30-49: Protean (40)

Level 50-69: Protean (60)

Level 70+: Protean (80)

Protean: There have been many Protean lately. The crash site is VERY close, in those woods below! I am sure it will be guarded by their strongest—so be careful.

1 BATTLE Level 0-19: Protus Symbiote (15)

Level 20-34: Protus Symbiote (30)

Level 35-59: Protus Symbiote (50)

Level 60-84: Protus Symbiote (75)

Level 85+: Protus Symbiote (100)

You find more Proteans in the forest

Protean: You have done it! I have been reunited with my family and friends!

Protean: Thank you, «You»! We shall remain on Lore and help you battle the Proteans and other creatures of the Network!

«You»: It's always a pleasure to bash monsters halfway across a continent! Helping to save the world is icing on the cake.

Level 0-11
Baby Energy Dragon (6)

Baby Wind Dragon (6)

Chrask (13)

FlibbityGibbit (1)

Light Vampragon (10)

Level 12-24
Baby Wind Dragon (14)

CloudZard (15)

Four Eyed Freak (25)

Light Vampragon (10)

Young Energy Dragon (19)

Young Wind Dragon (19)

Level 25-44
Baby Wind Dragon (14)

CloudZard (15)

Energy Dragon (39)

Ferocious Chrask (29)

Four Eyed Freak (25)

Light Vampragon (30)

Troll (30)

Wind Dragon (39)

Level 45-64
Altidont (50)

Energy Dragon (39)

Four Eyed Menace (63)

Light Vampragon (30)

Troll (30)

Warrior Troll (60)

Wind Dragon (39)

Level 65-79
Altidont (50)

Energy Dragon (71)

Fiendish Phogh (79)

Four Eyed Menace (63)

Warrior Troll (60)

Wind Dragon (71)

Level 80+
Battle Troll (82)

Energy Dragon (91)

Fiendish Phogh (79)

Four Eyed Menace (63)

Warrior Troll (60)

Wind Dragon (91)

Armors
Protector Armor (15)

Protector Armor (40)

Protector Armor (70)

Pets
Protector Pet (10)

Protector Pet (35)

Protector Pet (70)

Shields
Protector Shield (8)

Protector Shield (30)

Protector Shield (60)

Weapons
Protector Rod (15)

Protector Rod (30)

Protector Rod (50)