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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4987116" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Isles of the Damned: Part 1c – The Isle of Undeath</strong></p><p></p><p>A very peculiar tableau unfolded before them: in the southwestern corner of the room, the lower half of a pallid corpse was sticking out of a hole in the floor. A zombie was slowly jumping up and down on the corpse, assisted by two brethren, who were attempting to force down the lifeless form by prodding it with their swords. Three more zombies stood before them, patiently waiting for their turn with a body of their own. </p><p></p><p>The zombies whipped their heads around with looks of what could almost be mistaken for shame passing over their twisted miens. But the look faded to their customary grimace, and the grunts of effort changed to low moans of menace.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t have time for this,” said Sebastian. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Incendiaries globus!</span>”</p><p></p><p>The room was ablaze with flames. </p><p></p><p>“I’m not sure,” said Beldin, “but I think one of the zombies fell down the hole.”</p><p></p><p>A door on the other side of the room burst open as a patrol of ghouls came charging in. </p><p></p><p>“More ghouls,” sighed Vlad. He held Grungronazharr before him as if to ward off the ghouls by its mere sight alone.</p><p></p><p>The lead ghoul, wearing chain mail, smiled a wicked, toothsome grin…</p><p></p><p>That was promptly blasted off its skull by another of Sebastian’s fireballs. </p><p></p><p>Beldin was busy with his back to the door, heels dug in. “I can’t keep this up all day you know!”</p><p></p><p>The door shuddered from the skeletons on the other side.</p><p></p><p>“Nor can I,” said Sebastian. “It appears we are trapped.”</p><p></p><p>“If you keep that up, you’ll certainly die here.” A humanoid form coalesced out of the hole where the zombie disappeared. “This has to be the most poorly planned attack I’ve ever witnessed.”</p><p></p><p>The dark-kin squinted. “Von Grebel? I thought we left you back in Canceri.”</p><p></p><p>Haron von Grebel was unmistakable. “I could say the same about you. I was on a mission for Akali Vervain, hidden in the cargo of a ship bound for Freeport, when it was swept off course. The Leviathan Bell called me to Daen and I’ve been stuck here ever since.”</p><p></p><p>“So you’re not here to fight?” asked Vlad. He hadn’t lowered his sword.</p><p></p><p>“No. I’m here to help. The only way I can be free of Danud is if you kill him. I’ve been plotting my escape for months.”</p><p></p><p>The door shuddered. Bony fingers protruded from beneath the door and around the hinges. Beldin grunted, straining to keep it closed.</p><p></p><p>“And what do you get out of it?” asked Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>“I cannot cross running water or travel in the daylight. You can. You will transport me out of this accursed dimension. Do we have a deal?”</p><p></p><p>Vlad and Sebastian exchanged glances.</p><p></p><p>“We don’t have a lot of time here!” shouted Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“I swear by Sarish,” said Sebastian. He cut his palm and offered it to von Grebel. </p><p></p><p>The vampire licked his lips, staring at the scarlet dripping from the dark-kin’s hand. He cut his own hand. No blood flowed from the wound. They shook on it.</p><p></p><p>“Jump down the hole and it will lead you directly to Daen. I will block the other entrances with cave-ins. That will keep his minions from reaching Daen before you can finish him off.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian didn’t ask questions. He folded his wings and dove into the hole.</p><p></p><p>“That’s it?” asked Vlad. “That’s the plan? Jump down a hole?”</p><p></p><p>Von Grebel disappeared in a puff of smoke. A second later, Beldin rushed past him and dove after Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>It took Vlad only a second to realize what the running dwarf signified. Closing his eyes, he jumped into the hole just as bleached claws reached for him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4987116, member: 3285"] [b]Isles of the Damned: Part 1c – The Isle of Undeath[/b] A very peculiar tableau unfolded before them: in the southwestern corner of the room, the lower half of a pallid corpse was sticking out of a hole in the floor. A zombie was slowly jumping up and down on the corpse, assisted by two brethren, who were attempting to force down the lifeless form by prodding it with their swords. Three more zombies stood before them, patiently waiting for their turn with a body of their own. The zombies whipped their heads around with looks of what could almost be mistaken for shame passing over their twisted miens. But the look faded to their customary grimace, and the grunts of effort changed to low moans of menace. “I don’t have time for this,” said Sebastian. “[FONT="Impact"]Incendiaries globus![/FONT]” The room was ablaze with flames. “I’m not sure,” said Beldin, “but I think one of the zombies fell down the hole.” A door on the other side of the room burst open as a patrol of ghouls came charging in. “More ghouls,” sighed Vlad. He held Grungronazharr before him as if to ward off the ghouls by its mere sight alone. The lead ghoul, wearing chain mail, smiled a wicked, toothsome grin… That was promptly blasted off its skull by another of Sebastian’s fireballs. Beldin was busy with his back to the door, heels dug in. “I can’t keep this up all day you know!” The door shuddered from the skeletons on the other side. “Nor can I,” said Sebastian. “It appears we are trapped.” “If you keep that up, you’ll certainly die here.” A humanoid form coalesced out of the hole where the zombie disappeared. “This has to be the most poorly planned attack I’ve ever witnessed.” The dark-kin squinted. “Von Grebel? I thought we left you back in Canceri.” Haron von Grebel was unmistakable. “I could say the same about you. I was on a mission for Akali Vervain, hidden in the cargo of a ship bound for Freeport, when it was swept off course. The Leviathan Bell called me to Daen and I’ve been stuck here ever since.” “So you’re not here to fight?” asked Vlad. He hadn’t lowered his sword. “No. I’m here to help. The only way I can be free of Danud is if you kill him. I’ve been plotting my escape for months.” The door shuddered. Bony fingers protruded from beneath the door and around the hinges. Beldin grunted, straining to keep it closed. “And what do you get out of it?” asked Sebastian. “I cannot cross running water or travel in the daylight. You can. You will transport me out of this accursed dimension. Do we have a deal?” Vlad and Sebastian exchanged glances. “We don’t have a lot of time here!” shouted Beldin. “I swear by Sarish,” said Sebastian. He cut his palm and offered it to von Grebel. The vampire licked his lips, staring at the scarlet dripping from the dark-kin’s hand. He cut his own hand. No blood flowed from the wound. They shook on it. “Jump down the hole and it will lead you directly to Daen. I will block the other entrances with cave-ins. That will keep his minions from reaching Daen before you can finish him off.” Sebastian didn’t ask questions. He folded his wings and dove into the hole. “That’s it?” asked Vlad. “That’s the plan? Jump down a hole?” Von Grebel disappeared in a puff of smoke. A second later, Beldin rushed past him and dove after Sebastian. It took Vlad only a second to realize what the running dwarf signified. Closing his eyes, he jumped into the hole just as bleached claws reached for him. [/QUOTE]
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