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An Eternal Duel Commenced
<i>Posted around town are help wanted posters for a group called "The Extremely Virtuous Institute of Legends" requesting "brave and capable individuals interested in archaeological study. Weapons recommended. We are not responsible for any death/maiming/paper cuts resulting from this expedition."
The poster then gives directions to an area in the mountainside where you find a temporary camp. The camp is headed by a charismatic individual whose entire body is covered in bandages which give off a faint, red glow from within.</i>
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
<i>A group of individuals would receive private invitations for a wonderful meet and greet for people with... Similar interests, the people who gave them the invitations wore long robes and were covered in bandages so, you know, they must have been trustworthy. The meeting is left to a nondescript area of town, and bringing food is recommended.
These same cloaked figures who would have given you the invitation also usher these other villains into a meeting room with an overly long table that already has some snacks and drinks set out in preparation</i>
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
"I don't think you know how this whole 'hero' thing works. As soon as you go in the middle of the day when they're guaranteed to be there, he'll get visited by like, a dozen of his friends. Then they'll get to deal with us all at once and it really won't be a good time.
Trust me, you'd be shocked how often it happens."
<i>Rafaam puts his gauntlet to his forehead, feigning wiping sweat though of course none could be detected through his bandages</i>
"Look, do you want artifacts of incredible power or not?"
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
<i>Tabitha thoroughly nukes the mall with devastating force that causes Rafaam to blink and lose his focus for a few moments. Fortunately his invincible staff would protect him and anyone still near him from the blast as he tries to focus.</i>
"Well, the store is destroyed. Mission accomplished. Now we just have to... Um..."
<i>Rafaam stops charging his staff, walking over to the ruins of the mall and setting out a few propaganda posters</i>
"There we go, now everyone knows we did it. Mission a..."
<i>Rafaam finally notices all the officers pulling up outside. After muttering a curse he flaps his cape in the wind... And starts to run</i>
"More heroes, I just KNEW something bad would happen, SCRAM. We can do the distributing once we're somewhere safe."
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
<i>after running from the police, Rafaam would take a breather in a dark, secluded alleyway, taking a few deep breathes as he looks back, both to see if he lost the officers and if he still had any of his league with him</i>
"OK. That could have gone better. But mission accomplished. And I think we're all glad we DIDN'T do that in broad daylight. Now, as agreed. I have a few tools for your assistance. Who's interested?"
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
<i>Rafaam... Well he's covered in bandages so its not like you could see it, but he's definitely scowling at Tenkai as he runs off, with Rafaam muttering to himself for a bit</i>
"Oh you'll rue the day you messed with E.V.I.L., I'll make sure of it. But until the big guns show up."
<i>Rafaam starts digging through a small bag, pulling out a few random trinkets as he does so</i>
"Let's see, actual rewards... The staff of Origination is mine, but aside from that... Lantern of Power, Timepiece of Horror.... What even is this?"
<i>Rafaam pulls out a small horn and squeezes the end of it, everyone who hears the sound would find themselves highly annoyed, including Rafaam who throws it against the wall.</i>
"Ugh, I completely forgot about that one. Lets all try to pretend it doesn't exist."
<i>he rummages around his sack for a few more seconds before pulling out a gilded wand that seems to glow with power</i>
"Aha! This is an old favorite. The Rod of Roasting shoots fireballs at random until something dies. Neat party trick eh?"
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
<i>As before, the other three would be led in by the bandaged henchmen, and be greeted by the meeting's owner, who spreads his arms wide in welcome</i>
"That makes five. You know, my old running crew had five members. I'm sure this will get along nicely. Now, back to my speech."
<i>The man clears his throat before speaking loudly, his voice booming throughout the room</i>
"I've gathered you here today to..."
<i>his speech is interrupted by the joining of a sixth member, he ends up clearing his throat again before speaking to the new guy and Tabitha</i>
"Don't worry, I'll make sure this is worth your while, now then, let the meeting commence!
I've gathered you here today to discuss a pressing problem to all villains. Heroes!"
<i>he practically spits out that last word as he slams his large, golden gauntlet against the table.</i>
"I'm sure you've all met them before, always coming in and taking quests to ruin your plans. As far as I've found that's pretty much a universal constant."
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
"I mean, all I'm asking is for someone to destroy this store. But if you'd kill these pesky self-proclaimed heroes that would be great. I mean. That is the ultimate plan after all."
<i>Rafaam's staff would just keep charging as he talks to Torrick, though he doesn't seem to be able to actually... Move, or do much of anything while it charges. He's just kinda... Waiting.</i>
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
"Oh, you're interested in the Timepiece of Horror? It was one of the first artifacts to join my collection."
<i>Rafaam picks the timepiece back up, its a silver pocketwatch, though instead of giving actual hours its divided into images of the sun, moon, and other celestial bodies, with its two hands seemingly unmoving</i>
"The Timepiece of Horror is said to count down to the end of existence. Which might be more useful if it were easy to read, however I have found it to be quite useful as a catalyst, channeling the destructive energies of the end of time through something eternal. Its like the universe itself refuses to let the watch be destroyed."
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
“I’ll have you know the Kobolds I stole it from revere the Rod of Roasting as a true test of skill.”
<i>Rafaam waves the rod around a few times, pointing it at various people before putting it back in his sack</i>
“But fine, we’ll leave it be, now as for the lantern of Power...”
<i>Rafaam picks up a glowing green lantern decorated with golden wings and gestures to it</i>
“It was my old go-to before I received the Staff. The Lantern of Power grants its user the strength and durability of AT LEAST ten men. It also has an INEXHAUSTIBLE fuel source, which makes it an excellent night light.”
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
"Look, I'm gonna be entirely honest with you, I have two modes. Stealing things, and sitting in the back laughing E.V.I.L.L.Y. while other people do the dirty work. Creativity isn't really in my repetoire"<div class='edited'>(edited by Archvillain)</div>
Meeting of E.V.I.L.
"I'm glad you could make it."
<i>At the head of the long meeting table, a tall, cloaked figure obscured by shadow turns around. Like the ones who gave the invitation, this man's entire body is covered in bandages, and a faint red glow can be seen coming from within. He wears a turban adorned with an oversized, purple feather that waves as he moves</i>
"I've gathered you all.... Wait."
<i>The man looks around the mostly empty room, red eyes blinking a few times in confusion</i>
"I could have sworn I invited like, six more people. What happened?"
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