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Hana Mercy
Daughter of Daizen. Human warden of Kulbak Prison who fought under Commander Zalic against the Dragul.
Though she spends most of her time after the Great War behind a desk, she is deadly with a crossbow.
“You may not remember, but we’ve met before.” - Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5)
Race: | Human |
Affiliation/Loyalty: | King's Guard/Nalos |
Personailty
Warden Mercy is tactical in her work and compassionate to allies of the crown - she hears rumors and chatter amongst the inmates through her informants.
Upon building back her trust, she is also willing to forgive in the fight against the Dragul;
The Warden opens a small closet, revealing your confiscated equipment.
“You may need these,” she explains. “I wish I could do more. I will write to the palace and see if there is a chance for appeal, but I cannot make any promises.” - Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5)
Warden Mercy has always had a fire inside her to bring good into the world;
References
Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5)
Warden Mercy is introduced as an astute leader and pragmatist, using her position to bring on steady sources of information about the prison.
Upon first meet;
- Tell her the truth of the circumstances:
- She believes you and entrusts you to gather information.
- She cuts you off unimpressed and reproaches you into gathering information.
- Weave a fictional story about your innocence:
- She believes you and entrusts you to gather information.
- She cuts you off unimpressed and reproaches you into gathering information.
If you return to her with the smuggled potion of strength and relay Vrax's plan for a prison riot, Mercy will double security and return you your equipment in good faith.
It is not enough to stop the insurrection and riot of the prisoners, however;
- Should she live, the warden will either exonerate you or put a bounty on your head, depending on whose side of the fight you take.
- Should she die, Warden Mercy will not go down without a fight.
Ghost-Eaters of the Forgotten Forest (RPA-ADV7)
If you betrayed Warden Mercy at Kulbak Prison and she lives, she will manage to locate you in the Forgotten Forest:
- Convince her of your innocence, and she lets you go.
- Overpower her, and she runs back into the forest.
- Be outmatched, and she leaves you with a parting gift;
Once you are bound, Warden Mercy opens her fist and reveals what appears to be a small beetle in the palm of her hand. Looking closer, you see that it is made of iron, with gears attached to its small metal wings.
She drops the mechanical insect onto your stomach. It finds its way up to your heart and sinks its pincers and claws painfully into your flesh.
“This is a tracker,” Mercy explains. “If you try to remove it, it'll only sink itself in deeper. As long as you're wearing this, the King's Guard will be able to find you. Now I’m off to find Gundur. I promise his fate will not be as pleasant as yours.” - Tome of Encounters (RPA-ADV7)
If you killed Warden Mercy at Kulbak Prison, the Demon Elsifor will unleash her ghost as well as those of Commander Zalic and General Grik upon you if you had a hand in their deaths:
- Fend off the vengeful spirits.
- Fall to your fallen former comrades.
Gate of Brizoor Waal (RPA-ADVF)
If Warden Mercy lives, she fights Captain Giselle and Vrax and the Fungoid at her side in a clearing in Hoshek, Plane of Life, at the final battle of Brizoor Waal:
- If you side with the King's Guard, you will fight alongside her:
- If you defeat the opposition and are favored by the Human, she will greet you highly. You claim the site, and find a white rune.
- If you defeat the opposition and are disfavored by the Human, you will earn her trust and claim the site, finding a white rune.
- If you fall to the opposition, you stumble through a rift back to Elsifor's Tent at Brizoor Waal in defeat.
Backstory Appearances
Dreamweaver
In a possible timeline, the Warden and Gundur are seen working together as old friends, where he is her most trusted informant.
Lost in Time
Warden Mercy is revealed to be the daughter of your old friend, Daizen.
- Tell her about the debt she has the right to collect from you.
- Talk about the old times you had with her father.
Savage
The Warden notices you looking at the room of food. “Don’t even think about it. Until I know the truth behind your story, you’re a prisoner, and none of this is for you.”
- Ignore her and attempt to steal some food.
- Think of another way to get the food.
Terminated
Warden Mercy knows you used to run with Rowen's Crew. She wants you to give her information on him.
- Do you rat Rowen out to the warden so the authorities can take him out.
- Fain ignorance and leave Rowen for you to deal with.