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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4171375" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cut Throat's Gold - Part 6e: The Lair of the Necromancer</strong></p><p></p><p>Tomas pointed at the cluster of enemies in the distance. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Acervus adfero vulna levis!</span>”</p><p></p><p>A black blast of energy exploded around Cal, Vlad, Dril, Bijoux, and Ilmarė. They fell to their knees as the necromancy sapped their vitality. </p><p></p><p>Sebastian pointed two fingers at Herbert, who stumped towards the helpless Cal. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Ustilo radius!</span>” </p><p></p><p>Two entwined rays of fire engulfed the undead servant. “Hnnnnh!” said Herbert. Then he fell into a smoldering heap.</p><p></p><p>“Nooo!” shrieked Tomas. Beldin struggled out of the ground as Tomas raised one palm. “You killed Herbert! You vill pay for dat vith your LIFE! <span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Algor…</span>” </p><p></p><p>From across the field, Sebsatian knew he was doomed. He had seen Tomas use that same spell on his enemies before. A blast of ice would spew from his palm, flash-freezing anything in its path. And the only thing in its path was a dark-kin with no magic left to protect him.</p><p></p><p>“<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">…conus!</span>” Beldin charged into Tomas’ line of sight just as the spell went off. </p><p></p><p>It was as if Tomas held a snowstorm in the palm of his hand. Ice and sleet blasted outwards, creating windswept icicles in Sebastian’s direction. And yet, he was alive.</p><p></p><p>Tomas blinked down at a jagged blade that jutted from his ribcage. Kham stood behind him. The necromancer fell to the ground, dead.</p><p></p><p>But it was too late. A frozen statue stood in front of Sebastian, shield up in front of him, axe at the ready. He glistened in the sunlight, completely encrusted in ice. </p><p></p><p>“Beldin!” Sebastian ran over to the dwarf. The others gathered around him. </p><p></p><p>Dril kneeled down to inspect Beldin’s body. He rose slowly and shook his head. “I’m sorry,” he said to Sebastian. “No one could survive that.”</p><p></p><p>“He sacrificed his life to save mine,” said Sebastian, tears in his eyes. “I’m so sorry.” </p><p></p><p>Vlad put one hand on Sebastian’s shoulder. “It’s not too late,” he said softly. “We may still have a chance.”</p><p></p><p>“What?” asked Dril.</p><p></p><p>”Of course!” Sebastian hopped to his feet. “Quickly, gather all the healing potions you can find. We must administer them to Beldin.”</p><p></p><p>“He’s gone,” said Ilmarė. “We must honor his death by accepting it.”</p><p></p><p>“You don’t understand!” Sebastian wiped the back of one sleeve across his eyes. “Beldin can come back!”</p><p></p><p>“How?” asked Dril.</p><p></p><p>“We must heal him before the day is out. His soul is in his soul shard. If we can heal his corpse before sunset…” Sebsatian patted himself down and pulled out one small vial. “It’s not…” he poured it into Beldin’s mouth. “It’s not enough.”</p><p></p><p>“The sun is setting…” said Vlad.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian looked around, pleadingly. “Please. We owe it to him.”</p><p></p><p>“He sacrificed his life to save my people.” Cal tore a gourd off from the rope that acted as the belt for his loincloth. “For that, I will be forever grateful.” He threw it at Beldin’s feet. Bijoux silently added another gourd from her own belt pouch. </p><p></p><p>“He’s saved my life more times than I can count.” Vlad dropped a vial at Beldin’s feet.</p><p></p><p>“What he said.” Kham dropped what looked like a tiny wine bottle to the collection.</p><p></p><p>“I didn’t know him very well,” said Dril. “But I saw enough to know that he’s a good man worth saving.” He tossed a vial into the mix.</p><p></p><p>All eyes turned to Ilmarė. She took a deep breath. “When elorii die, our souls are reborn in the womb of another elorii. Poor Beldin is trapped forever in this form. Here is my contribution.” She placed a delicate vial in Sebastian’s open palms. Then she closed his hands around it. “May it find you both peace.”</p><p></p><p>“I hope this works,” said Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“It has to!” Sebastian bit his lip, overcome with emotion. “Help me pours these vials into his mouth. We haven’t much time.”</p><p></p><p>Dril and Sebastian set to work removing administering the potions to Beldin as the fading light disappeared over the Sulfur Marsh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4171375, member: 3285"] [b]Cut Throat's Gold - Part 6e: The Lair of the Necromancer[/b] Tomas pointed at the cluster of enemies in the distance. “[FONT=Impact]Acervus adfero vulna levis![/FONT]” A black blast of energy exploded around Cal, Vlad, Dril, Bijoux, and Ilmarė. They fell to their knees as the necromancy sapped their vitality. Sebastian pointed two fingers at Herbert, who stumped towards the helpless Cal. “[FONT=Impact]Ustilo radius![/FONT]” Two entwined rays of fire engulfed the undead servant. “Hnnnnh!” said Herbert. Then he fell into a smoldering heap. “Nooo!” shrieked Tomas. Beldin struggled out of the ground as Tomas raised one palm. “You killed Herbert! You vill pay for dat vith your LIFE! [FONT=Impact]Algor…[/FONT]” From across the field, Sebsatian knew he was doomed. He had seen Tomas use that same spell on his enemies before. A blast of ice would spew from his palm, flash-freezing anything in its path. And the only thing in its path was a dark-kin with no magic left to protect him. “[FONT=Impact]…conus![/FONT]” Beldin charged into Tomas’ line of sight just as the spell went off. It was as if Tomas held a snowstorm in the palm of his hand. Ice and sleet blasted outwards, creating windswept icicles in Sebastian’s direction. And yet, he was alive. Tomas blinked down at a jagged blade that jutted from his ribcage. Kham stood behind him. The necromancer fell to the ground, dead. But it was too late. A frozen statue stood in front of Sebastian, shield up in front of him, axe at the ready. He glistened in the sunlight, completely encrusted in ice. “Beldin!” Sebastian ran over to the dwarf. The others gathered around him. Dril kneeled down to inspect Beldin’s body. He rose slowly and shook his head. “I’m sorry,” he said to Sebastian. “No one could survive that.” “He sacrificed his life to save mine,” said Sebastian, tears in his eyes. “I’m so sorry.” Vlad put one hand on Sebastian’s shoulder. “It’s not too late,” he said softly. “We may still have a chance.” “What?” asked Dril. ”Of course!” Sebastian hopped to his feet. “Quickly, gather all the healing potions you can find. We must administer them to Beldin.” “He’s gone,” said Ilmarė. “We must honor his death by accepting it.” “You don’t understand!” Sebastian wiped the back of one sleeve across his eyes. “Beldin can come back!” “How?” asked Dril. “We must heal him before the day is out. His soul is in his soul shard. If we can heal his corpse before sunset…” Sebsatian patted himself down and pulled out one small vial. “It’s not…” he poured it into Beldin’s mouth. “It’s not enough.” “The sun is setting…” said Vlad. Sebastian looked around, pleadingly. “Please. We owe it to him.” “He sacrificed his life to save my people.” Cal tore a gourd off from the rope that acted as the belt for his loincloth. “For that, I will be forever grateful.” He threw it at Beldin’s feet. Bijoux silently added another gourd from her own belt pouch. “He’s saved my life more times than I can count.” Vlad dropped a vial at Beldin’s feet. “What he said.” Kham dropped what looked like a tiny wine bottle to the collection. “I didn’t know him very well,” said Dril. “But I saw enough to know that he’s a good man worth saving.” He tossed a vial into the mix. All eyes turned to Ilmarė. She took a deep breath. “When elorii die, our souls are reborn in the womb of another elorii. Poor Beldin is trapped forever in this form. Here is my contribution.” She placed a delicate vial in Sebastian’s open palms. Then she closed his hands around it. “May it find you both peace.” “I hope this works,” said Vlad. “It has to!” Sebastian bit his lip, overcome with emotion. “Help me pours these vials into his mouth. We haven’t much time.” Dril and Sebastian set to work removing administering the potions to Beldin as the fading light disappeared over the Sulfur Marsh. [/QUOTE]
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