Sonata of Silence

Sonata of Silence is a Raid Event scheduled to start on February 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM (PST) and end on February 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM (PST). It is the forty fifth episode of the Dark Stigma story and twenty third in the Malice Canon storyline.

Half-time Reward Calculation Period is at February 3, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM (PST).

Feature Changes
None

Raid Bosses Skill Cards

 * Victory-Sounding Nelphine (UR) Anti-Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * ? (UR) Anti-Hidden Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * ? (UR) Anti-Secret Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * ? (UR) Special Evolution Card, Skill works against all Raid Bosses of the event, obtained from the Master of Fate Card Pack

Prologue
A strange melody began to stream across the hills as the sun set. Once it fell over the horizon, the music had become louder. That was when the terrible phenomena began: land trembling, petals being torn from the flowers and swirling in the air, then increasingly larger rocks from small pebbles to great crags joining them as birds. However, these were merely harbingers for the true calamity of meteorites plummeting through the clouds to strike the land below. It was as if the eerie performance forced the very elements to dance madly.

As you surveyed the nonsensical sight, you recalled the words of the unfamiliar woman. They seemed the height of absurdity at the time, but there was no longer denying she had spoken the truth...

......

"Take caution, travelers. In these hills lurks a demonic presence that will play a sinister anthem..."

You were proceeding to your next destination when she approached. Wrapped from head to toe in gray robes, only her clear voice revealed her gender. It appeared she too was a seasoned wayfarer.

"Should those evil refrains reach your ears, I advise you to flee at once. That is the sound of Nhamzat and her Sonata of Silence. The piece itself was written by a mortal man under a vile agreement..."

The composer was a virtuoso violinist, skilled enough to play for royalty. However, misfortune reared its head when his beloved sister became gravely ill. Nhamzat took advantage of the opportunity and offered to save her should he create a composition the devil found pleasing. He readily obliged, holding no presence that he would be spared the consequences of doing so; he was more than willing to give up his own life for the sake of family. However, the resulting tragedy was far worse than he ever imagined.

The demon played his song for the first time. As the ground shook and the stars fell, a great number of humans were also gripped by madness and started killing each other. In the midst of that chaos, his sister perished. The violinist was overwhelmed by grief, leading him to become a demon himself. He had not been seen since. Meanwhile, Nhamzat continued in her performances. It seemed the inaugural performance was something of a fluke and so she was attempting to fully recreate that nightmarish scene once more through practice. The woman claimed the current region to be where she often held these rehearsals, hence the damage.

"What a sad story..."

You agreed with Elimval in that aspect, but from the immediate conditions, it was difficult to believe such a horrible thing was a recent occurrence. The genial sun was beaming down upon the vivid blossoms and the gentle breeze was fresh and fragrant. In fact, you had not felt so relaxed in what seemed like ages. Salvador was also unfamiliar with her tale, causing you to assume it was from long ago.

You ultimately did not share her trepidation, but you thanked the woman for her time and assured her you would turn back should you witness anything she mentioned. As you moved on, the woman watched without stirring. After cresting a few hills, you looked over your shoulder... to find her gaze had not changed.

......

"Watch out, Hero!"

You narrowly dodged a speeding meteorite as it screamed from behind. Were it not for Elimval's senses and your reflexes, it would have certainly crushed you.

"C'mon, let's find somewhere to take cover!"

Salvador yelled over the roar of the falling debris while shielding Elimval. With a nod, you led the group quickly through a shallow valley. A moment's delay could prove fatal. In the back of your mind, you admonished yourself for not properly heeding that woman's warning.

Still, it was not too late to act upon another portion of her account. It was very likely Nhamzat was nearby, and defeating her would cause the rain of comets and other calamities to cease. Gritting your teeth with determination, you quickened your pace. You would find her, end the maddening symphony, and prevent any more loss of life...