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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4315749" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Shattered Dreams: Part 1 – Nightmares Return</strong></p><p></p><p>If anything, Corinalous seemed weaker the next morning, his body wracked with almost constant coughs. </p><p></p><p>“We don’t have much time, apparently,” he rasped. He turned to Kham’s companions. Beldin Soulforge, the stout dwarf. Ilmarė Galen, the sarcastic elorii. Vlad Martell, the able warrior. Nauris Drilian, the stealthy tracker. And of course, Kham val’Abebi.</p><p></p><p>“And now you must decide who will accompany Kham on his journey. It is likely to be dangerous, and I do not know what sort of resistance you may encounter. Not only are there evil souls mingled with the good inside the blade, but the blade itself is awakening to evil power. I cannot guarantee your safety – but then, in life, what safety is guaranteed to any of us?" </p><p>He smiled wryly. </p><p></p><p>They exchanged glances. “We’re in,” said Vlad. “We wouldn’t be here otherwise.”</p><p></p><p>“Then please, sit.”</p><p></p><p>Once all of them were seated, Corinalous draws himself up, looking at each of them.</p><p> </p><p>“I am going to send your souls into Fleshripper. When you are ready to return, remember that you have this.” He brought forth a gemstone of cut glass and handed it to Kham. “Break this after you have destroyed the source of the sword's power, and your souls will return to your bodies. I do not know what you will find within the sword, but remember that not all things may be as they appear. Do not trust your eyes, and take nothing for granted.” </p><p></p><p>“Right,” said Kham. He sat in the center of the circle of companions. </p><p></p><p>Corinalous passed his arms above his head, muttering something under his breath. A light, silvery thread connected all those who sat before him. “The fate of thousands of souls rests on you. Good luck.” He looked at Kham. “Draw the sword.” </p><p></p><p>Kham drew Fleshripper.</p><p></p><p>Corinalous nodded, then said calmly, “Drive it through your heart.” </p><p></p><p>Kham balked. “Excuse me?”</p><p></p><p>“Drive it through your heart, boy,” snapped Corinalous. “It’s necessary for the ritual.”</p><p></p><p>“I can help,” said Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>Kham ignored her. He stared hard at his father.</p><p></p><p>“I know this is difficult,” said Corinalous softly. “But you’re going to have to trust me.”</p><p></p><p>Kham took another deep breath. “Okay.” He took two more deep breaths. Then he plunged Fleshripper through his own chest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4315749, member: 3285"] [b]Shattered Dreams: Part 1 – Nightmares Return[/b] If anything, Corinalous seemed weaker the next morning, his body wracked with almost constant coughs. “We don’t have much time, apparently,” he rasped. He turned to Kham’s companions. Beldin Soulforge, the stout dwarf. Ilmarė Galen, the sarcastic elorii. Vlad Martell, the able warrior. Nauris Drilian, the stealthy tracker. And of course, Kham val’Abebi. “And now you must decide who will accompany Kham on his journey. It is likely to be dangerous, and I do not know what sort of resistance you may encounter. Not only are there evil souls mingled with the good inside the blade, but the blade itself is awakening to evil power. I cannot guarantee your safety – but then, in life, what safety is guaranteed to any of us?" He smiled wryly. They exchanged glances. “We’re in,” said Vlad. “We wouldn’t be here otherwise.” “Then please, sit.” Once all of them were seated, Corinalous draws himself up, looking at each of them. “I am going to send your souls into Fleshripper. When you are ready to return, remember that you have this.” He brought forth a gemstone of cut glass and handed it to Kham. “Break this after you have destroyed the source of the sword's power, and your souls will return to your bodies. I do not know what you will find within the sword, but remember that not all things may be as they appear. Do not trust your eyes, and take nothing for granted.” “Right,” said Kham. He sat in the center of the circle of companions. Corinalous passed his arms above his head, muttering something under his breath. A light, silvery thread connected all those who sat before him. “The fate of thousands of souls rests on you. Good luck.” He looked at Kham. “Draw the sword.” Kham drew Fleshripper. Corinalous nodded, then said calmly, “Drive it through your heart.” Kham balked. “Excuse me?” “Drive it through your heart, boy,” snapped Corinalous. “It’s necessary for the ritual.” “I can help,” said Ilmarė. Kham ignored her. He stared hard at his father. “I know this is difficult,” said Corinalous softly. “But you’re going to have to trust me.” Kham took another deep breath. “Okay.” He took two more deep breaths. Then he plunged Fleshripper through his own chest. [/QUOTE]
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