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==Homecoming: Shea's Light==

To activate this scenario, fall asleep and then see about that light in the entrance of Viper Manor. As the Radical Dreamers enter the mansion, Serge notices a strange light. It turns out to be a phantom of a woman in tattered clothes; the apparition notes that they have "finally come." The trio dismiss the ghost as unimportant to their mission, and head to the Manor's cathedral. Magil observes that the candles are arranged to cast shadows on the floor in accordance with occult teachings; the cathedral is meant for defying order and other unholy practices. Serge soon finds a secret passageway by pressing down on the organ keys; its layout mirrors the cathedral above, though it is empty. The Radical Dreamers explore other areas of the Manor; Kid finds a blue robe in unused quarters, and mentions the name Shea. They continue to explore the Manor, eventually arriving at an ornate room that houses the Frozen Flame. However, it is held within the grasp of a lifeless mannequin with platinum plating. Additionally, the mannequin is separated at the far end of the room from the party by what seems to be a frozen sea. Kid and Serge erect bamboo scaffolding to reach the siren, and Kid pilfers the Flame. However, on the way back, the siren comes to life and the ocean begins violently tossing. Kid falls into the sea; a needle projectile is driven between the eyes of the siren by Magil, but has no effect. Serge dives into the water to save her; meanwhile, waterlogged corpses float up and begin moving towards him. With all his might, he makes it to shore with Kid, who has the Flame in hand.

[[Image:Shea.png|left]]The Radical Dreamers head for the terrace, but realize they're going in circles. The walls are slightly warped, which forms the illusion; Kid becomes angry at the trick and shouts a challenge at Lynx. The three realize the futility of going on, and turn back to the Manor. They enter Lynx's quarters, and find his rotting corpse beneath a shroud. On closer inspection, Magil finds that the corpse has not begun to crumble -- meaning that Lynx's spirit has not departed the mansion. As the three contemplate the situation, the entire structure of the house begins to fluctuate. An image of Shea appears again, only to become a giant hand emerging from the mirror. Magil parries the hand, but soon, the Frozen Flame begins to radiate and Kid is locked under a spell. Magil again comes to the rescue by dissipating the spell; it reduces Kid to a pale color, however. The three exit Lynx's quarters, and head back to the cathedral. On the way, Magil reveals the details about Shea. Kid, an orphan as a child, was brought up in a temple called the Temple of the Four Spirits; the blue robe in the abandoned quarters earlier was the official congregational uniform for its sisters. One day, Shea was summoned to Viper Manor by Lynx, and did not return. Kid escaped the temple to find out her fate; as she neared the Manor, she looked back to her village to find it engulfed in flames. The temple was in ruins; as she combed the cinders, Magil found her and took her under his wing. She did not speak again until a year had passed.

The Radical Dreamers finally reach the cathedral, and enter the secret room. There, the magic seal on the floor radiates, and Lynx appears in a display of light. Lynx pleads with Kid for the return of the Flame, and insists that he was murdered by an assassin and was barely able to secure his spirit inside the Frozen Flame. Shea then appears, claiming that the magic seal on the ground was intended to jail Lynx's spirit, and that with each person's soul he devours, he comes closer to breaking the seal. She reveals that in order to stay connected to this realm, Lynx had to first invoke the evil magic with the sacrifice of a blood relative. Shea, the illegitimate daughter of Lynx, fulfilled this when she came to the Manor years ago. She instructs Magil to end it by destroying the Frozen Flame with magic and killing Lynx in the process. Magil smiles and begins his chanting; Serge blacks out as the magic takes effect. He wakes up nearly 24 hours later, finding Kid's body held close to him and Magil passed out on the far wall. They were drained by the process of destroying the Flame, but the deed is done -- Lynx is dead, and Viper Manor is at peace.