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The Blackgate Chronicles (Updated 11/15/21)
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<blockquote data-quote="Hjorimir" data-source="post: 8457327" data-attributes="member: 5745"><p><strong>Interlude: Zarrokuth & Szir</strong></p><p></p><p>The quasit held the thrush tightly about the neck with one hand, but not so tight as to snap its neck. It needed the creature’s suffering to feed. So, it worked at the flesh of the bird ever so delicately with the claws of its free hand. Once satiated, it slapped the bird against a rock to finish it off and turned to consider its current master. <em>This one plays a dangerous game. But if it works! Oh, I can feel the elevation now! </em>The quasit snicked delightfully at the thought.</p><p></p><p>There, under the shadows of a large tree, the nalfeshnee lurked quietly as it spied upon the distant, human settlement and schemed.</p><p></p><p>“Master,” Szir started, “how do you know they will come?”</p><p></p><p>Zarrokuth did not turn to face the small demon as it continued to stare for long moments. Finally, it spoke in a deep, hollow voice. “The Mother comes, the Child follows. They cannot resist this darkness. They are drawn to it like flies upon a rotting corpse.”</p><p></p><p>“And the candle?” the quasit asked.</p><p></p><p>“It is here,” Zarrokuth said plainly.</p><p></p><p>Szir hopped off the rock, tossing the bird’s corpse to the side as it dropped down to the ground, scampered over to its master, and climbed up to its shoulder where it shifted about uncomfortably. “The mark is <em>uncertain</em>,” it whispered into the nalfeshnee’s ear.</p><p></p><p>Zarrokuth did not respond or even move.</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps we should covey our plans to…”</p><p></p><p><em>Whap! </em>A swipe of the great demon’s hand sent the quasit flying and tumbling.</p><p></p><p>“It is here,” Zarrokuth repeated once more and settled in as it watched and waited.</p><p></p><p>~</p><p></p><p>She was the only one home when Zarrokuth appeared in a cloud of multicolored light. Instincts took over and she started to flee. She got but a few feet before the demon’s claw caught her by the neck and easily lifted her from the ground. Her mind filled with terror as she clawed at the fiend helplessly.</p><p></p><p>Zarrokuth pulled her face close and smiled as their eyes met. Its mind entered her mind and the two became one. And then the demon was gone…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hjorimir, post: 8457327, member: 5745"] [B]Interlude: Zarrokuth & Szir[/B] The quasit held the thrush tightly about the neck with one hand, but not so tight as to snap its neck. It needed the creature’s suffering to feed. So, it worked at the flesh of the bird ever so delicately with the claws of its free hand. Once satiated, it slapped the bird against a rock to finish it off and turned to consider its current master. [I]This one plays a dangerous game. But if it works! Oh, I can feel the elevation now! [/I]The quasit snicked delightfully at the thought. There, under the shadows of a large tree, the nalfeshnee lurked quietly as it spied upon the distant, human settlement and schemed. “Master,” Szir started, “how do you know they will come?” Zarrokuth did not turn to face the small demon as it continued to stare for long moments. Finally, it spoke in a deep, hollow voice. “The Mother comes, the Child follows. They cannot resist this darkness. They are drawn to it like flies upon a rotting corpse.” “And the candle?” the quasit asked. “It is here,” Zarrokuth said plainly. Szir hopped off the rock, tossing the bird’s corpse to the side as it dropped down to the ground, scampered over to its master, and climbed up to its shoulder where it shifted about uncomfortably. “The mark is [I]uncertain[/I],” it whispered into the nalfeshnee’s ear. Zarrokuth did not respond or even move. “Perhaps we should covey our plans to…” [I]Whap! [/I]A swipe of the great demon’s hand sent the quasit flying and tumbling. “It is here,” Zarrokuth repeated once more and settled in as it watched and waited. ~ She was the only one home when Zarrokuth appeared in a cloud of multicolored light. Instincts took over and she started to flee. She got but a few feet before the demon’s claw caught her by the neck and easily lifted her from the ground. Her mind filled with terror as she clawed at the fiend helplessly. Zarrokuth pulled her face close and smiled as their eyes met. Its mind entered her mind and the two became one. And then the demon was gone… [/QUOTE]
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