Little did I know that this was only a sign of things to come, and before I knew it, I was thrust into a solo-lane when the spooky Sven decided to go form a tri-lane with Vengeful Spirit and Zeus. "No problem" I though to myself, I didn't protest this impromptu tri-lane, knowing I would be able to get quick levels and maybe complete my Blink Dagger quest! Little did I know that there was a Witch Doctor and a Viper in my lane, and all of a sudden I began to regret my decision of buying a Quelling Blade when a Stout Shield would've far more practical in combating lane harassers.
After shrugging off the poorly-coordinated attempts on my life, Vengeful Spirit clearly got spooked out by Sven and joined me in the safe-lane. Long story short, Viper died. No longer under the shadow of harassment, I resumed my quest for a Blink Dagger! Upon maxing out Wraithfire Blast and getting a point into vampiric aura, my quest led me in a jungle. I arrived in the jungle and began to clear neutral camp upon neutral camp until I saw my ally Zeus! However, when I got closer, I noticed something wasn't right... the only items he had were an empty Bottle and... a Mask of Madness! He began attacking the neutrals! The mask clearly made him believe he was a right-click carry (when in reality that was my job!).
After shaking off the mad Zeus, I finally obtained the mysterious Blink Dagger! It was time for me to vanquish the dreaded Sniper! Sniper was busy engaging the spooky Sven and Drow Ranger at our tier 2 mid tower. I loitered around the jungle entrance and waited for Sniper to get out of position. Finally, I blinked onto him, stunning him with Wraithfire Blast and finished him off before he had a chance to pull out his vile Shadow Blade!
Sven and Drow Ranger showed remarkable cooperation in helping me defeat the Dark Scrub Lord, but at the same time... I noticed that Drow Ranger was wearing the Mask of Madness that Zeus was wearing earlier! Using my Blink Dagger, I escaped into the jungle, before the spooky Sven and his mad minions could follow me. I resumed jungling, needing farm to fill all six of my slots before the spooky Sven could put a Mask of Madness on me as well. So, I decided to build a Refresher Orb (and not just because I wasn't taking this match seriously). Quickly, I obtained a Perseverance, a Sage's Mask and a Quarterstaff. But just as I bought the Robe of the Magi, an Oblivion Staff apppeared in my inventory, leaving a slot open.
To make matters worse, Vengeful Spirit was right behind me in the side shop... with not just the Mask of Madness, but the Shadow Blade wielded by the Dark Scrub Lord Sniper himself! As I fled into jungle, Zeus was there with a Maelstrom demanding to know "Wk y r u not sticking with us?" It was clear he was trying to assimilate me into spooky Sven's cult of madness, with the insane agenda of winning before the 45 minute mark.
I didn't want to know what would happen, quickly, I farmed a Skull Basher, grabbed Dust of Appearance to stop the Shadow Blade of the Dark Scrub Lord. Before I needed an Assault Cuirass, we were victorious! But despite the victory, Drow Ranger, Zeus and Vengeful Spirit demanded I be "reported" for refusing to partake in their evil cult.
I quickly disconnected, relieved to know that I was out of the grasp of Spooky Sven and his cult of madness. I am writing here to warn you all to be wary of the Mask of Madness and the Spooky Sven that is sure to follow!
Don't believe me? Have a look at this then!
http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1100509725
Curious, indeed...
Be sure to think next time before buying that Mask of Madness, unless you enjoy being one-shotted by a Laguna Blade or you have a strange desire to be the mad underling of a spooky rogue knight.