Implementor Volgathras Posted January 7, 2012 Implementor Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 [Prologue: With the Demon Lord missing - either trapped or dead - powers at play have begun to make their move. The Seers of the Knight castle spied an opportunity, and one brave soul chose to embark on their quest. That quest? Find a way in to the belly of the evil Nexus Fortress, and relieve them of that which fuels the fires of the Rift... souls. Ezmerat, proud soldier of light, ventures forth at the Seer's behest, after speaking with the Earth-God Grimulfr on the nature of current events. Before the Black Fortress, she meets with an agent sworn to aid in the destruction of the rift-spawn, and they attempt a foreward assault... which results in failure.] You say 'What now?' An Imperial Lord Knight says 'Harder than I expected, but no matter.' An Imperial Lord Knight gives you a clear potion. An Imperial Lord Knight says 'In a moment, you'll drink that.' You ponder the question. You nod. An Imperial Lord Knight says 'It's a concoction created by the spies of the Imperial Palace. It'll make you look, smell, and taste like one of their own.' An Imperial Lord Knight says 'For all intents and purposes, you'll BE a demon so long as the spell holds.' You nod. An Imperial Lord Knight says 'Can you handle that?' You say 'Hmm.' You say 'I will be a Demon or I will appear to be a Demon?' An Imperial Lord Knight says 'You will look the part, but nothing more. You'll still remain true to your gods.' An Imperial Lord Knight says 'After all, its what's on the inside that matters, right?' You sigh. You say 'I suppose you are right, if there is no other way to release these souls then I must try.' An Imperial Lord Knight nods. You are full. An Imperial Lord Knight says 'I have to get back to my post. Get it done, and you'll have struck a mighty blow against these sickening creatures.' Your awareness improves. You say 'When should I use the potion?' An Imperial Lord Knight stands at attention and gives you a brisk salute. You say 'And how will I know what to look for?' An Imperial Lord Knight sneaks off in to the bushes before he has a chance to reply. An Imperial Lord Knight walks south. You sigh. You step out from your cover. You quaff a clear potion. As you quaff the potion, your stomach reels in pain. You feel your skin burn and crawl. Skin splits, blood pours! You try to call out, but your throat clenches shut as the potion takes hold. Your skin turns leathery and dark, your nails grow to great claws. Ezmerat winces in pain but regains herself. And finally, with the terrible 'RRRRRRIP!' a pair of great wings splay from your back! Ezmerat falls to the ground and scratches at the ground. Wings flapping in the wind Ezmerat begins to scream 'Aaaargggghhhh.' A small voice calls out, 'Oi! Who's out there!' Someone seems to be calling down from the battlements. 'Who's there!' You yell 'Its me you bafoon!!' Chittering discussion can be heard from above. 'Me who!' You yell 'Lower the Bridge and let me pass.' You yell 'Open up or I will twist my blades deep within your pelvis.' 'General Levign says none enter 'less he says!' A pair of tiny black eyes struggle to peer down at you through a murder hole. Ezmerat disguises herself to appear to be Malagulant's spitting image. You yell 'It is I Malagulant allow me to pass or you will be sorry for your insubordination.' More chattering from above, then, 'Oh, m-m-m'lord Malagulant! I didn't recognize you..' The gates have been barred,' the gremlin states, 'but we'll get you in. Hold on!' A gremlin has transferred you. A gremlin looks at you. You say 'That is what I thought.' A gremlin says 'Oi there, General sir!' A gremlin says 'Sorry 'bout the mix-up. Y'see, things as they are, we been careful...' You say 'I have some business to attend I do not want to be disturbed.' A gremlin nods. A gremlin says 'Yessir, certain sir.' You open the secret tunnel below you. Treasury This roughly-hewn cavern is filled with pile upon pile of coins, gems, and trade bars. Small, squat creatures scamper about, counting and arranging the valuable items. A group of the odd creatures maintain numerous ledgers and journals, adding and recording the abundant wealth. A large, winged demon wielding a flaming whip stands observantly, waiting for one of the servants to pocket something. [Exits: up] A squat goblin is sitting here counting gold. A large winged demon stands here watching. A squat goblin is sitting here counting gold. A squat goblin is sitting here counting gold. *thwock!* a large demon slaps a goblin! A large demon says 'Get it right you slobs!' A large demon mutters something quietly to himself. Ezmerat peers around the treasury searching for something. A large demon says 'Honestly, ignorant whelps!' You say 'Hey you!' A large demon prowls the expansive treasury, pacing back and forth with whip in hand. A goblin pauses in his rush to file.. something. A goblin looks at you. A goblin says 'M-m-me?' You say 'Yes you will do, tell me where the souls are, I have orders from the Archfiend to check on them.' A goblin blinks innocently. A goblin says 'W-why.. General Malagulant. They're where they always are.' You feel your skin begin to tingle. You say 'I know that fool, you are to escort me to them.' A goblin hops at the reproach, nodding his lumpy head in agreement. 'C-c-c-certainly, sire! You say 'Do not make me whip you, I haven't the time or the patience.' A goblin turns on his heels and races through the expansive treasury, turning this way and that until you come upon a massive, glowing crystal stone. Ezmerat begins to scratch the walls with the claws showing impatience. A goblin says 'Hh-h-here we are, General.' You patiently twiddle your thumbs. You say 'You expect me to open it?' You groan loudly. A goblin peers at you intently. A goblin says 'Are you alright, sire?' Ezmerat coughs a bit. You say 'Yes... yes I am fine now hurry I do not have all day.' Your skin begins to lose a little of it's leather complexion. A goblin says 'But, I don't understand, sir... you don't -open- the crystal...' A goblin peers at you suspiciously. 'Perhaps I should cal Ghul'thantamak..' You say 'This is the first time I have had these orders, so you must tell me how I am to do what it is I was ordered to do, you wouldn't want me to tell the Archfiend you impeded my order do you?' A goblin chews his fat, ugly lip. 'S-sir... you just.. offer the souls.' You say 'He would do far worse then I.' A goblin motions toward the crystal. 'It simply... eats them up.' You say 'So the souls are kept within the crystal.' You sigh. You say 'And do not let me see you again until I am done, got it?' With a yelp, the goblin races off. And just in time, it would seem... one of your clawed fingers returns to it's original form. Ezmerat shakes her hand and wiggles her fingers seeing if the finger will return. Ezmerat pulls out a small cloth travel bag from her backpack. As you look on, you can see your flesh returning to it's original color... decidedly un-demon-like. Ezmerat placing the bag over the crystal without touching it she attempts to scoop the crystal within. The crystal is far too large for you to pilfer. You sigh. Ezmerat pulls out her blackjack. Out of the corner of your eye, you spy the little goblin speaking with the larger demon, who looks your way... Ezmerat smacks the crystal with her blackjack hoping to break it. The crystal reverberates with the impact, and a small... nigh imperceptible crack appears on it's surface. A wandering demon looks at you. A wandering demon says 'You there!' Ezmerat looks toward the demon and goblin and begin to smack the crystal several times with the blackjack. A large demon yells 'Hey!' A large demon yells 'INTRUDER! WE HAVE A BREACH!' Coughing Ezmerat says 'Who me?' You sigh. The crack widens, and as it does you hear the wailing cries of the souls within. Ezmerat quickly takes her dagger from its sheath and begins to pry the crack wider. Your wings are reduced, until they slip back unto your back. You're nearly normal once again. Ezmerat peers about her in a hurry. Ezmerat pries. Ezmerat pries. Ezmerat pries. You have just enough time to widen the crack before the demons fall upon you. As they do so, a 'WHOOSH' passes your ears, followed by the cry of thousands of freed spirits! You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by a large demon!' You parry a large demon's attack. A large demon is in excellent condition. Ezmerat: [===|===|===|===] Your slash MASSACRES a large demon! A large demon is DEAD!! You hear a large demon's death cry. You get 11 gold coins from the corpse of a large demon. Amaruil gives you 24 gold coins for your sacrifice. You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by a goblin!' You parry a goblin's attack. A goblin is in excellent condition. Ezmerat: [===|===|===|===] You dodge a goblin's attack. Your slash MASSACRES a goblin! A goblin is DEAD!! A goblin splatters blood on your armor. You get 283 gold coins from the corpse of a goblin. Amaruil gives you 8 gold coins for your sacrifice. You open the secret tunnel above you. A goblin yells 'Help! Help!' A goblin yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Ezmerat!' Your slash MASSACRES a goblin! A goblin is DEAD!! A goblin's leg is dismembered from his dead body. You get 307 gold coins from the corpse of a goblin. Amaruil gives you 8 gold coins for your sacrifice. Your slash MASSACRES a goblin! A goblin is DEAD!! You hear a goblin's death cry. You get 510 gold coins from the corpse of a goblin. Amaruil gives you 8 gold coins for your sacrifice. You say 'Shhhh.' The Thought Node You find yourself in a most distasteful room. Blackened granite walls drip with a thick, black ichor. There is a flurry of activity here, as countless little demons tend to an immense vat of brains. The stench of rot is heavy here, and you can almost swear you hear words being spoken within your mind. The piles upon piles of brains almost pulsate as they continue their mental barrage. [Exits: north south down] An immense vat of brains is here. A little demon tends to the vat of brains. You hit a little demon on the back of the head with a lead filled sack. A little demon goes to sleep. You put a gag on a little demon and hope it holds. You say 'SHould have done that at the start.' [Epilogue: With the potion spent, her form returned, and the Fortress ablaze with the fury of demons, Ezmerat seeks for an exit. But no clear succor can be found. A prayer passes her lips as she grips tight a magical stone from her pouch. Just then, the doors burst open to admit a force of demons hungry for Knight blood. Claws reach forth to rend and tear and rip! ...but the stone's power flares to life, and as the light of divinity fades, Ezmerat finds herself before the temple priest. Safe.] [KNIGHT] A circle of Seers: 'Fly, fly away! Faaaaar away!' [PRAETORIAN] (Praetorian) Ezmerat: 'It is done.' [KNIGHT] A circle of Seers: 'It is finished, and it is started. The Beginning and the End.' [KNIGHT] A circle of Seers: 'Learn well to hide your face, Infiltrator. They know you now...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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