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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 5517851" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Gothic: Part 13 – Nadasdy's Lair</strong></p><p></p><p>The arched ceiling of the catacomb sagged over squat crypts, forming a vast catacomb. Thick fog clung to the floor at knee level. Cobwebs hung limp in the musty air. </p><p></p><p>Iron bars blocked a marble stair down to a great, murky tomb in which light seemed to be repelled, and from which wafted the smell of freshly turned earth. A shining black coffin of waxed wood with brilliant brass fittings was embedded in the dirt on the floor. On the far wall three alcoves waited. </p><p></p><p>Jim-Bean pointed at the bars and made a pulling motion with both hands. Nothing happened.</p><p></p><p>"Wow," he said. "Too strong, even for me."</p><p></p><p>Guppy examined the portcullis for a moment. "Can you guys help me with this stone block?"</p><p></p><p>Archive and Hammer pulled on the stone. The heavy stone fell out, revealing a chain mechanism.</p><p></p><p>Guppy reached in and, fiddling with the gears for a moment to a series of grunts, clicked a switch deep within the wall. He snatched his arm back as the portcullis lifted.</p><p></p><p>Hammer clapped Guppy on the back. "Good job."</p><p></p><p>They descended the steps to the coffin. </p><p></p><p>Guppy loaded his shotgun. Archive hefted the thighbone. Hammer drew his pistols and nodded to Jim-Bean. "Open it."</p><p></p><p>Jim-Bean gestured and the coffin lid blew off.</p><p></p><p>An imposing man lay within the black coffin, dressed in noble finery, with a black cape lined with red velvet. His eyes immediately popped open and a hellish sneer twisted his features.</p><p></p><p>"Wait!" Nadasdy said, gasping. "You're all alone in this world. Think about what you're going to lose if you destroy me. I'm the only ally you have. Without me PISCES will hunt you down like dogs. It's only a matter of time!"</p><p></p><p>"No thanks," said Jim-Bean. "We work alone."</p><p></p><p>Guppy took aim with his modified shotgun. "Dodge this!" He fired the stake straight into Nadasdy's heart. The vampire gaped in agony.</p><p></p><p>Archive lifted the thighbone high overhead and smashed it down onto the stake. </p><p></p><p>"NOOOOO!" shrieked Nadasdy. Bright white light flared from the thighbone into the stake, filling first the coffin, then the entire tomb. When the light and the residual spots lingering in their vision faded, there was nothing but blackened ash where the coffin and Nadasdy once lay.</p><p></p><p>More gunfire echoed further down the tunnel. "Thredra's buying us some time, but it won't stop the OCCULUS team for long. Let's go."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 5517851, member: 3285"] [b]Gothic: Part 13 – Nadasdy's Lair[/b] The arched ceiling of the catacomb sagged over squat crypts, forming a vast catacomb. Thick fog clung to the floor at knee level. Cobwebs hung limp in the musty air. Iron bars blocked a marble stair down to a great, murky tomb in which light seemed to be repelled, and from which wafted the smell of freshly turned earth. A shining black coffin of waxed wood with brilliant brass fittings was embedded in the dirt on the floor. On the far wall three alcoves waited. Jim-Bean pointed at the bars and made a pulling motion with both hands. Nothing happened. "Wow," he said. "Too strong, even for me." Guppy examined the portcullis for a moment. "Can you guys help me with this stone block?" Archive and Hammer pulled on the stone. The heavy stone fell out, revealing a chain mechanism. Guppy reached in and, fiddling with the gears for a moment to a series of grunts, clicked a switch deep within the wall. He snatched his arm back as the portcullis lifted. Hammer clapped Guppy on the back. "Good job." They descended the steps to the coffin. Guppy loaded his shotgun. Archive hefted the thighbone. Hammer drew his pistols and nodded to Jim-Bean. "Open it." Jim-Bean gestured and the coffin lid blew off. An imposing man lay within the black coffin, dressed in noble finery, with a black cape lined with red velvet. His eyes immediately popped open and a hellish sneer twisted his features. "Wait!" Nadasdy said, gasping. "You're all alone in this world. Think about what you're going to lose if you destroy me. I'm the only ally you have. Without me PISCES will hunt you down like dogs. It's only a matter of time!" "No thanks," said Jim-Bean. "We work alone." Guppy took aim with his modified shotgun. "Dodge this!" He fired the stake straight into Nadasdy's heart. The vampire gaped in agony. Archive lifted the thighbone high overhead and smashed it down onto the stake. "NOOOOO!" shrieked Nadasdy. Bright white light flared from the thighbone into the stake, filling first the coffin, then the entire tomb. When the light and the residual spots lingering in their vision faded, there was nothing but blackened ash where the coffin and Nadasdy once lay. More gunfire echoed further down the tunnel. "Thredra's buying us some time, but it won't stop the OCCULUS team for long. Let's go." [/QUOTE]
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