Who Wants To Live Forever?

“Feldard, your people have always been known for there great feats with fire and heat,” Hasan mused in dwarvish. “As you can see, my ancestors revered fire’s great power too.” However, Hasan turned away from the altar and toward the wall that he deemed closest to the ancient treasure trove. He examined that wall for [...]

The Temple Of Fire

Hasan was glad to see the company reassembled, but disappointed that his examination of the obelisk had yielded no further intelligence. Still, the time had not been wasted, the elf believed, for he had a premonition on the way forward. “Nicolai’s observation that the ancient treasure is that which we just passed is sound. Let [...]

Methodical Caution

Moving into the room, Feldard took a pace or two to the left side, allowing for better freedom should battle present; but disturbingly the room was empty save more doors and yet another obelisk.
“Quit hiding, Witch! Show yourself!” Yes, poor Feldard was getting rather annoyed at this game of hide and seek.
“Temples three,” Hasan muttered, [...]

The Inner Sanctum

“Let’s follow our main quarry as quickly as possible,” urged Hasan. “While we will catch none unawares at this point, we may yet catch them unprepared.” The driven Elyan elf moved forward to the main bronze doors impatiently, although he slowed himself enough to train his hunter’s ears to them before opening, hoping that he [...]

Corridor

“What does that mean? ‘A part of the treasury you will make?’” asked Maruc. “Is it some sort of forced labour trap? You are transported somewhere any made to make jewelry for the rest of your life?”
“Ignore it Maruc, unless you want to test Elyas.” said Nicolai whilst he inspected the door opposite. “But I [...]

Once The Portal Is Crossed…

“This has got to be some kind of elvish joke.” said Nicolai surveying the uncounted wealth beyond the glowing archway. His eye scanned the glowing arch suspiciously. “Elyas, or whoever commands that treasure would not leave it unguarded. Miklos what do you think?”
“No one, in my opinion, leaves their wealth on the floor for any [...]

Elyas’ Treasury

Hasan pulled himself up from over the slain great cat. He waited to catch his breath, then said, “My new companions, we have traveled far together in this deep. It is clear we are now coming to where we must end our journey. For me, I must end it now, in either success or death. [...]

Under The Ruins

Nicolai remained where he was, allowing the elves to pass. The idea of tackling a savage panther did not feature high on his ‘things to do’ list. Well, not where there was any choice.
Maruc lowered his symbol. He stalked into the corridor and seeing that the demihumans had the situation in hand he took a [...]

Cornered

Feldard gave chase after the cat, figuring it would lead him to at least one of the three witch-sisters.
The dwarf was quite grim-faced. He was not looking forward to the upcoming battle, an odd notion for a dwarf. But if what Maruc said was true—that the elf maids were already possessed—Feldard wasn’t sure there was [...]