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<blockquote data-quote="Medriev" data-source="post: 4703262" data-attributes="member: 21864"><p><strong>Chapter 19 - Tides of Blood (Part 1)</strong></p><p></p><p>Dulvarna looked over at the others who slept in the former quarters of the gnoll priest and debated whether to wake them. She felt sure that she had heard something from the shrine and anything that appeared there would likely bring trouble upon them but her companions had little sleep remaining to them this night and it seemed a shame to wake them. Drawing her sword quietly, she made up her mind and left the small chamber through the open doorway. Turning left, she made her way towards the shrine but before she had drawn near to the doors she stopped, sniffing the air. The smell of brimstone was unmistakeable and the last time she had smelt such here it had heralded the arrival of the first ape-demon they had faught.</p><p>“To arms! To arms!” she called out. “A demon is among us.”</p><p></p><p>Dulvarna retreated from the double doors to the shrine and raised her blade as she heard her companions begin to stir but even as she did so, a demonic form came through the doors as though it were a mere spirit. It was a small creature that resembled a goblin with dark red skin and large ears. It bore no weapons that Dulvarna could see and as she raised her blade, it raised its hands to show they were empty.</p><p>“I seek to aid you not to attack you,” said the creature and Dulvarna lowered her blade.</p><p>“Then you will not mind if I call my allies,” Dulvarna answered.</p><p></p><p>She called out to the others and then stood warily across from the creature with her sword still in her hands. When the others emerged from the side chamber, they also raised weapons and wands but Dulvarna put up her sword and waved for them to lower their weapons.</p><p>“This creature claims to wish to aid us,” she said. “Though I know not where it comes from.”</p><p>“It is a quasit,” Litiraan spoke up. “Likely a messenger and servant of some higher demon.”</p><p>“You are clever elf,” answered the quasit. “But as I said, I am here to aid you. Those I serve would see you prevail here.”</p><p>“And how will we know that we can trust anything you say or any aid you give,” said Litiraan. “You surely would serve your own ends and those of whatever you serve.”</p><p>“I do,” answered the creature. “But I am instructed to answer three questions for you in exchange for payment.”</p><p>“What payment?” asked Lavren.</p><p>“I will accept a hundred gold coins for each question,” the creature replied. “Or a portion of your life energy.”</p><p>“Then we will have no truck with you, demon,” Telkya spoke up. “If you would drain our lives then we can prevail without your aid.”</p><p>“Are you certain?” asked the quasit. “I am tasked with offering you this aid.”</p><p>“Take what you need from that,” Lavren said, tossing his pouch of gold to the floor at the quasit’s feet. “I for one will not turn down aid that can be bought with gold.”</p><p></p><p>Telkya glared at him and he deliberately avoided her gaze as the quasit counted out its payment in gold and tossed the much lighter pouch back to Lavren. No sooner had the demon done so than Litiraan spoke up.</p><p>“Where will we find the fourth item we seek to take into the Proving Grounds?” asked Litiraan and Telkya turned towards him, glaring furiously.</p><p>“It lies to the west of the chamber of spirits and south of the place of mirrors,” the quasit answered and Litiraan nodded in response.</p><p>“And what will happen when we place all the items in the circles at the same time?” Lavren asked.</p><p>“The Inner Sanctum will open and you will face the final enemies here,” the quasit replied.</p><p>“Will we find the last of the slaves here?” Enlishia asked.</p><p>“They are within the Inner Sanctum,” the quasit answered as it finished scooping Lavren’s gold into a sack that hung on its belt. “Farewell.”</p><p></p><p>A puff of sulphurous smelling smoke rose from the floor of the corridor and the quasit vanished. Telkya turned towards Lavren and Litiraan and glared at each in turn. Then she folded her arms and marched brusquely back towards the side chamber.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Medriev, post: 4703262, member: 21864"] [b]Chapter 19 - Tides of Blood (Part 1)[/b] Dulvarna looked over at the others who slept in the former quarters of the gnoll priest and debated whether to wake them. She felt sure that she had heard something from the shrine and anything that appeared there would likely bring trouble upon them but her companions had little sleep remaining to them this night and it seemed a shame to wake them. Drawing her sword quietly, she made up her mind and left the small chamber through the open doorway. Turning left, she made her way towards the shrine but before she had drawn near to the doors she stopped, sniffing the air. The smell of brimstone was unmistakeable and the last time she had smelt such here it had heralded the arrival of the first ape-demon they had faught. “To arms! To arms!” she called out. “A demon is among us.” Dulvarna retreated from the double doors to the shrine and raised her blade as she heard her companions begin to stir but even as she did so, a demonic form came through the doors as though it were a mere spirit. It was a small creature that resembled a goblin with dark red skin and large ears. It bore no weapons that Dulvarna could see and as she raised her blade, it raised its hands to show they were empty. “I seek to aid you not to attack you,” said the creature and Dulvarna lowered her blade. “Then you will not mind if I call my allies,” Dulvarna answered. She called out to the others and then stood warily across from the creature with her sword still in her hands. When the others emerged from the side chamber, they also raised weapons and wands but Dulvarna put up her sword and waved for them to lower their weapons. “This creature claims to wish to aid us,” she said. “Though I know not where it comes from.” “It is a quasit,” Litiraan spoke up. “Likely a messenger and servant of some higher demon.” “You are clever elf,” answered the quasit. “But as I said, I am here to aid you. Those I serve would see you prevail here.” “And how will we know that we can trust anything you say or any aid you give,” said Litiraan. “You surely would serve your own ends and those of whatever you serve.” “I do,” answered the creature. “But I am instructed to answer three questions for you in exchange for payment.” “What payment?” asked Lavren. “I will accept a hundred gold coins for each question,” the creature replied. “Or a portion of your life energy.” “Then we will have no truck with you, demon,” Telkya spoke up. “If you would drain our lives then we can prevail without your aid.” “Are you certain?” asked the quasit. “I am tasked with offering you this aid.” “Take what you need from that,” Lavren said, tossing his pouch of gold to the floor at the quasit’s feet. “I for one will not turn down aid that can be bought with gold.” Telkya glared at him and he deliberately avoided her gaze as the quasit counted out its payment in gold and tossed the much lighter pouch back to Lavren. No sooner had the demon done so than Litiraan spoke up. “Where will we find the fourth item we seek to take into the Proving Grounds?” asked Litiraan and Telkya turned towards him, glaring furiously. “It lies to the west of the chamber of spirits and south of the place of mirrors,” the quasit answered and Litiraan nodded in response. “And what will happen when we place all the items in the circles at the same time?” Lavren asked. “The Inner Sanctum will open and you will face the final enemies here,” the quasit replied. “Will we find the last of the slaves here?” Enlishia asked. “They are within the Inner Sanctum,” the quasit answered as it finished scooping Lavren’s gold into a sack that hung on its belt. “Farewell.” A puff of sulphurous smelling smoke rose from the floor of the corridor and the quasit vanished. Telkya turned towards Lavren and Litiraan and glared at each in turn. Then she folded her arms and marched brusquely back towards the side chamber. [/QUOTE]
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