Editing A Dark Tale/Story

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This page contains the official story elements included in Act I of the [[Lunar Overture Event]]. Most of the content is expressed through cutscenes, though some dialogue is important to the storyline.

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==Story Overview==
This is the first night for the [[Lunar Overture Event]]. It happens years after the original Halloween events. Chronologically, it would most likely take place after [[Violent Night Event]] if it followed release order of events.

The [[Narrator (Story)|Narrator]] invites the [[T.D.S. Organization]] to a show about [[The Umbra]]'s origin. It starts off with a [[The Umbra|woman]] and a [[Penumbras|wizard]] running away from [[Knight (Lunar Overture)|knights]], who are chasing them for witchcraft. The [[The Umbra|woman]] runs off into the forest, while the [[Penumbras|wizard]] stays at the village to fight them off.

As the [[The Umbra|woman]] runs through the forest, she comes across a [[God Cube|giant cube]] corrupting the ground around it. Allured by it, she walks up to it and touches it. This begins her corruption, turning her into [[The Umbra]] and fracturing the [[God Cube|cube]] in the process. The sounds from the fracture alarm nearby monsters of her presence.

[[The Umbra]] then begins to walk back to the village, fighting all the monsters that she comes across and later, the forces from the village. Once she arrives in the village, she finds out that [[Penumbras]] was captured and is now being held captive by them. She eventually reaches the [[Executioner (Lunar Overture)|Executioner]] and defeats him, allowing her to free [[Penumbras]].

==Opening Cutscene==
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This cutscene plays when the timer counts down to 0:00 before the game starts. The map has not yet changed, and the player's point of view is changed to a full screen third person view of the cutscene when the cutscene begins.

===Synopsis===
The following summarizes the events shown in the opening cutscene.
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The [[God Cube]] is situated in a discreet clearing in a forest.

A [[Penumbras|sorcerer]] and [[The Umbra|woman]] are fleeing from a rural village the night of a total solar eclipse. They are being pursued by imperial and monstrous forces, such as [[Knight (Lunar Overture)|knights]], [[Citizen Plush (Lunar Overture)|citizens of the town]] and creatures like [[Swamper|Swampers]]. While never stated in-game, the names of the Wave 10-15 and Wave 16 soundtracks imply that they are being persecuted for witchcraft. It appears that they have been running for quite some time, and they have been chased prior to the start of the cutscene. The sorcerer is already exhausted, and is desperately bent on their survival.

The sorcerer meets up with the woman and urges for her to flee while he buys her time, but the woman protests, insisting that she is unwilling to leave him. The sorcerer hurriedly tells her to meet up with him in the forest, when they are interrupted by a [[Knight (Lunar Overture)|knight]] that rounds the corner and begins to charge them. The sorcerer pushes the woman away and begins to fight the knight.

The woman runs into the forest, apparently not yet pursued. She runs, nearing collapse, when she encounters the [[God Cube]] in the forest. Looking for a way to survive their dire circumstances, she approaches the cube and attempts to touch it, despite the increasing amount of pain and resistance she is encountering. After a difficult struggle, she touches the [[God Cube]], which begins to painfully transform her.

During this process, a [[Swamper]] and [[Pumpkid]] spot her in the distance.
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===Script===
The following is a script-based transcription of the events shown in the opening cutscene.
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''The screen slowly lowers down the [[God Cube]] shimmering with energy, placed in frame below a solar eclipse that is about to reach totality. Ominous music plays.''

''The screen snaps into view of a [[Penumbras|sorcerer]] running in the street with a panicked expression. He is dressed in a purple-black garb with gold outlining, and is stumbling as he runs, apparently injured and exhausted. He stumbles up an intersection, to face a [[The Umbra|woman]] dressed in a purple dress, a white blouse and a red-gold tiara, and begins to gesture wildly.''

'''Sorcerer:''' I can buy you some time. But you need to get out of here, now!

'''Woman:''' ''(also gesturing)'' I am not leaving you to deal with this alone.

'''Sorcerer:''' ''(shakes head and points)'' I promise, I will meet up with you in the forest. But whatever you do, don't do anything until I-

''A [[Knight (Lunar Overture)|knight]] runs out from behind a corner and skids to a stop.''

'''Knight:''' ''(brandishing a sword)'' Hey!

'''Sorcerer:''' ''(pushing the woman away)'' Go! NOW!

''The woman sprints away. The sorcerer clasps his hands together, and a high-pitched tone begins to ring as bright blue-white flames start to appear in his hands as the knight begins to run toward him.''

'''Sorcerer:''' Arghh!

''The sorcerer thrusts his hands out toward the knight.''

''The frame shifts to the woman running alone in the dark forest, trying to escape. The frame expands as the woman gets closer to the dark purple treeline.''

''The frame again shifts to a close-up of the woman. She is panting, exhausted and sprinting through the forest as fast as she can. A moment later, she wheezes, stumbles and falls to the ground, gasping for air. Glancing up a moment later to try to continue her escape, she sees the [[God Cube]] right in front of her and lets out a noise of surprise.''

'''Woman:''' Huh?

''The ground in front of the [[God Cube]] is cracked and molten, purple magma creeping out in veins around it. The [[God Cube]] pulses with energy, purple energy lines marking the surface of the cube in a non-linear manner, drawn toward the center as if getting pulled in. The body of the cube is black and voidlike, and purple humanoids stick out of the surface erratically.''

''The woman, surprised, begins to walk towards it. Purple electricity arcs out of the [[God Cube]].''

'''Woman:''' ''(whispering)'' What is this?

''The frame shifts to a frontal view of the woman at different angles, blinking as she walks unsteadily towards the [[God Cube]]. As she gets closer, the saturation of the frame decreases. She gasps, reaching out her hand to try and touch it, as she does so, the ground shakes and she falls. She groans with exertion as she falls to the ground, painfully inching towards the surface of the [[God Cube]]. She makes an effort to stand, but she is too exhausted to do so, and makes a half-step as she falls toward the The [[God Cube]], hand outstretched. An ominous noise plays. ''

'''Woman:''' Agggrraahhh!

''As she touches the [[God Cube]], her hands glow red, and her eyes begin to change from black to a gold-violet gradient. She screams as she makes contact with it, the scream echoing as the frame enters a zooming-out bird's eye view of the woman. She shakes and seizures as she maintains contact with the [[God Cube]], her skin and clothes glowing a deep red-purple, but is unable to break contact with it. As the frame zooms out, the sound fades, and a sound like tolling bells is heard.''

''The frame finally cuts to a landscape view of the larger forest with the [[God Cube]] inside of it. A pillar of deep violet light extends fully upwards from the cube while the woman is making contact with it, and the [[God Cube]] glows with a violent purple light. The frame zooms out once more to reveal a [[Swamper]] and a [[Pumpkid]] facing the location of the cube.''
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==Middle Cutscene==
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This cutscene plays immediately upon finishing Wave 9. After this cutscene concludes, the map begins to change to its second version.

===Synopsis===
The following summarizes the events shown in the opening cutscene.
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The [[God Cube]] completes its transformation of the [[The Umbra|woman]]. 

The woman awakens from the process. Collecting herself, she stumbles back towards the rural village she and the sorcerer had been fleeing from, preparing to use her newfound powers to defend herself and the [[Penumbras|sorcerer]].
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===Script===
The following is a script-based transcription of the events shown in the first cutscene.
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''The screen shakes and zooms in on the [[God Cube]] while it continues to violently glow and produce a pillar of deep violet. A violet-white blast of energy emanates out of the cube as the [[The Umbra|woman]] absorbs its energy. A high-pitched sound is heard as the camera zooms in, before it snaps back and the energies of the [[God Cube]] ultimately dissipate. The frame fades to black.'' 

''In a blurry filter, the frame focuses on the woman as she collects herself from what had just happened. She has been knocked to the ground from the transformation and the following blast of energy. She rises to her feet, breathing heavily and, partially disoriented, surveys her surroundings. Her clothes are now tattered, ripped and cut in several places, and the pupils of her eyes are now a gradient of violet and yellow. She appears to have recovered some of her energy. The ground maintains its appearance of purple magma, though the [[God Cube]] appears to have disappeared, consumed by the woman.''

''The woman, having partially recovered, slowly begins to walk forward and out of the forest. The frame snaps to a landscape view of the rural village the woman and the sorcerer had been fleeing from. The woman walks into frame from the left as she faces the village. A short, high-pitched sound plays as the cutscene ends.''
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==Ending Cutscene==
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This cutscene plays a couple seconds after finishing Wave 16, as soon as the triumph dialogue box appears. When this cutscene ends, the match concludes.

===Synopsis===
The following summarizes the events shown in the opening cutscene.
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An [[Executioner (Lunar Overture)|executioner]] who had been part of the forces pursuing the [[Penumbras|sorcerer]] and [[The Umbra|woman]] is defeated. The woman stands over her felled foe, tired.

The woman hears the sounds of a struggle behind her and runs over to the source of the noise - the sorcerer, who had been tied up to a wooden pole. The woman frees the sorcerer and stands over him as he rises to his feet. He questions what had happened to the woman and she replies that she is unsure, but that she can protect the two of them with the powers she presumably gained her transformation.

The woman continues by stating that they will not run any longer and turns to walk away as the sorcerer follows. She remarks how she has a feeling that what had transpired was meant to happen, and the sorcerer affirms that he will remain with her regardless of what she chooses to do from this point.

The solar eclipse reaches totality.
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===Script===
The following is a script-based transcription of the events shown in the ending cutscene.
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''The screen fades to a close-up of a kneeling [[Executioner (Lunar Overture)|executioner]], garbed fully in metal plate armor and a helmet that covers his face. He rasps once, clutching his chest, apparently mortally wounded. After a moment, he falls forward and lands on the ground with a heavy thud. The frame switches to a wider view as the woman steps back from the executioner, letting out a deep breath. Their encounter appears to have been in a village street, surrounded by houses on both sides.''

''The woman hears screams and other sounds of struggle behind her and after a moment's hesitation, rushes over to investigate. The frame focuses on the sorcerer, tied up to a wooden pole and struggling to break free from his binds.''

'''Sorcerer:''' ''(wriggling in an attempt to free himself)'' Get off me! Earaaaagh!

''The woman undoes the ties which bound the sorcerer. The sorcerer falls to the ground and the woman walks in front of him, standing over him. He gets back up and the frame closes up on him as he looks himself over, then turns to face the woman.''

'''Sorcerer:''' What... Happened to you?

'''Woman:''' ''(gesturing)'' I don't know- But one thing's for certain: With this, I can protect the both of us.

''She pauses briefly. Her voice is warped.''

'''Woman:''' No more running.

''The woman begins to walk away and the sorcerer follows her, the frame switching to a backshot of the two.'' 

'''Woman:''' ''(whispering)'' Something tells me that... This was meant to be.

'''Sorcerer:''' ''(gesturing)'' If that's the case... Whatever path you take, I will follow.

''The woman and sorcerer continue to walk elsewhere as the frame begins to pan upwards and to the left. The solar eclipse, which has now reached totality, comes into view as the cutscene fades to black and ends.''
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