Basic Trope: The Big Bad is defeated, but not so fast! Here comes the real Final Battle! * Straight: After a long quest and a brutal confrontation inside her own castle, Sofia and her True Companions have finally defeated the insane Empress Revalia and destroyed the Peridot Pendant of Painful Crackling Doom. As they're making their way outside, however, the heroes are intercepted and attacked by Dorian, Revalia's son. * Exaggerated: Sofia has just slain the Empress's final form, shattering the Peridot Pendant with one last mighty blow! As the madwoman's corpse reverts to its true form, she and her companions take a moment to catch their breath, utterly drained after the epic fight. Suddenly, Dorian reveals himself, charging towards their most weakened friend with blade drawn...! *