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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 5000322" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Isles of the Damned: Part 2f – The Boneshaper’s Throne</strong></p><p></p><p>They dropped from the ceiling only to end up in the same maze where they began. The remains of the chuul battle were cleared away, but they were not alone.</p><p></p><p>A woman lay crumpled in the center of the room.</p><p></p><p>Kham put his hands out. “I think the walls are gone too.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian launched himself into the air as Kham, flanked by Vlad and Beldin, closed on the girl. </p><p></p><p>“You okay?” he asked.</p><p></p><p>“I…was taken to Zoltan’s chambers…” rasped the girl. “He beat me…”</p><p></p><p>A stooped, withered creature in tattered finery appeared on the other side of the room. “You’ve found me at last.”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah,” said Kham. “Right. Zoltan, you’ve seen better days.”</p><p></p><p>“In life I was something to behold,” said Zoltan. “Now look at me! Look at how death has ravaged me, what kind of creature it has turned me into!”</p><p></p><p>“If that’s even the real Zoltan,” said Sebastian from above.</p><p></p><p>“Now I snatch meager amusements from narcotized slaves.” Zoltan gestured at the girl. “Like that wretched thing there. Trying to create an heir that might remind me of what I once was.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. He began muttering an incantation. Kham held one hand out.</p><p></p><p>“Wait. Let him finish.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s why I built this island: to create another Zoltan, one who might prove strong and wily enough to confront his father face to face, to prove worthy of carrying on my name. And you,” he pointed at Kham, “you have succeeded. I suppose you want to kill me, eh? Then do it! Do your worst!”</p><p></p><p>Beldin stepped forward. “Okay…” He raised Windcutter.</p><p></p><p>Zoltan fell over, cowering. “Mercy! Mercy!” he sobbed. “Look at me! De release of death is so close…and yet…still I cower and cling to what puny life I have!” </p><p></p><p>He offered Kham his pistol. </p><p></p><p>“I give you this in place of my life. And I have put powerful magicks on this weapon to guarantee you don’t take both! Lay hands on the pistol and it will transport you to your ship immediately and erect a magical barrier on this island. You will have your prize, but you can never return here! And none shall ever leave!”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t listen to him!” sobbed the woman. “He’ll kill us all! Destroy the gun and kill him!”</p><p></p><p>Kham hesitated only a moment. </p><p></p><p>“Give me that!” He snatched the gun from Zoltan’s outstretched grasp. </p><p></p><p>“<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Arkabus,</span>” said the grinning ghoul. Then the weapon melted in Kham’s grasp and he was somewhere else yet again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 5000322, member: 3285"] [b]Isles of the Damned: Part 2f – The Boneshaper’s Throne[/b] They dropped from the ceiling only to end up in the same maze where they began. The remains of the chuul battle were cleared away, but they were not alone. A woman lay crumpled in the center of the room. Kham put his hands out. “I think the walls are gone too.” Sebastian launched himself into the air as Kham, flanked by Vlad and Beldin, closed on the girl. “You okay?” he asked. “I…was taken to Zoltan’s chambers…” rasped the girl. “He beat me…” A stooped, withered creature in tattered finery appeared on the other side of the room. “You’ve found me at last.” “Yeah,” said Kham. “Right. Zoltan, you’ve seen better days.” “In life I was something to behold,” said Zoltan. “Now look at me! Look at how death has ravaged me, what kind of creature it has turned me into!” “If that’s even the real Zoltan,” said Sebastian from above. “Now I snatch meager amusements from narcotized slaves.” Zoltan gestured at the girl. “Like that wretched thing there. Trying to create an heir that might remind me of what I once was.” Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. He began muttering an incantation. Kham held one hand out. “Wait. Let him finish.” “That’s why I built this island: to create another Zoltan, one who might prove strong and wily enough to confront his father face to face, to prove worthy of carrying on my name. And you,” he pointed at Kham, “you have succeeded. I suppose you want to kill me, eh? Then do it! Do your worst!” Beldin stepped forward. “Okay…” He raised Windcutter. Zoltan fell over, cowering. “Mercy! Mercy!” he sobbed. “Look at me! De release of death is so close…and yet…still I cower and cling to what puny life I have!” He offered Kham his pistol. “I give you this in place of my life. And I have put powerful magicks on this weapon to guarantee you don’t take both! Lay hands on the pistol and it will transport you to your ship immediately and erect a magical barrier on this island. You will have your prize, but you can never return here! And none shall ever leave!” “Don’t listen to him!” sobbed the woman. “He’ll kill us all! Destroy the gun and kill him!” Kham hesitated only a moment. “Give me that!” He snatched the gun from Zoltan’s outstretched grasp. “[FONT="Impact"]Arkabus,[/FONT]” said the grinning ghoul. Then the weapon melted in Kham’s grasp and he was somewhere else yet again. [/QUOTE]
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