"You ignore me at your peril...thing!"
Even though he managed to resist the creature's attack, Ardwellyn didn't emerge unscathed.
That does not, however, deter him from his attacks; if anything, it only confirms his need to see this creature be no more.
The three continue to batter the wyrm, carving or searing large chunks out of it. But it's undead, so flesh is of little concern.
The Wyrm focuses it's magic...
But Ard is there and he disrupts the spell!
Party up!
Continuing his offensive, Ardwellyn lays into the abomination.
Sorry, editing error on that spoiler. Should read Perception DC 20
"Ware! The glade he guards appears dangerous! Do not go there!"
Wishing he could get a clear shot with his breath, Frist turns yet again and attempt to hit the enemy while passing him!
Single Primary Bite Attack!
Knowing he's energized by the negative energy infuriates him, but Mar channels the rage into his attack, keeping up the offensive.
Watching Ard interrupt the spell lifts Mar's spirits, and he continues his assault.
Knowing he's energized by the negative energy infuriates him, but Mar channels the rage into his attack, keeping up the offensive.
Watching Ard interrupt the spell lifts Mar's spirits, and he continues his assault.
Mar, as a guardian of the forest, you notice something peculiar: there are no dead trees or leaves in the glade. In fact, There is no evidence of death in the glade at all!
It took Mar more time than he'd have expected before he realized the normal Doom and gloom found outside the dome wasn't present here, and the forest was beautifully normal...This must be it! he thought.
"You end here, Abomination!" he called out, reinvigorated.
Everyone but escpecially Mar, does tremendous damage to the thing. Bones break, flesh is rent, and the monster takes a step back! A small part of it's body crosses into the glade and it screams as that part dissolves like cotton held to a flame!
It summons it's magic again!
And again Mar and Ard are there to shut it down!
Party up!
Seeing the display of damage the area caused to the walking corpse, Frist decides to try and end this now! Turning, Frist activates his enhanced flying speed and dives into the monster, aiming the slam for the bubble of life!
Ardwellyn continues to attack with his blade, hoping to drop the creature.
Sensing the changing tide, Mar continues his assault:
Attacks
Damage
Another few seconds of fighting, another staggering attack routine. The two down low cut deep into the flesh as Frist dives! He impacts the dragon's head and the dragon breathes filth as it's carried downward!
Its strength is obviously nearly spent as only a little filth makes to each of you. Frist carries the head to the ground!
Smiling evilly, Frist whispers to the undead beast, as he grapples with the creature.
"You are nothing but a husk! You are nothing...but dust...and fear!"
Mar tries to unbalance the dragon as Frist pushes it aside towards the healthy forest!
Frist drives down and back as the two before cut into the monster's back line they're felling a massive tree. It resists at first, but its strength gives out and it is inevitably pushed toward the pure glade. The moment it crosses the barrier Its skin starts to smoke and bubble. The monster screeches and roars, but it cannot stop the inevitable. Its head is driven into the purity zone and, after a moment's writhing in pain, its head explodes in a shower of filth and rot!
With the monster defeated, Abrasax comes forward and collects a few samples from the pure glade.
This should di the trick! she announces.
The trip back is uneventful, and you find it surprisingly more easy to sneak in then it was to sneak out. The Alchemists go to work immediately as soon as you get back. That takes a couple weeks but eventually a potion is made that can heal your stricken Dragon friend.
The fate of the other distraction teams is less than positive. Each and everyone besides your own was captured and slaughtered. However, this points to a high place Centaur in the administration of the sanctuary. The dots quickly fall into place and it is discovered that he has turned to the cabal. He is quickly arrested and executed.
Your each highly honored for your contribution to the recovery of one of the few remaining young dragons. And, though the future of the sanctuary is still uncertain, you have guarantee that it will survive at least a little while longer.
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And that's where I'm going to have to end it. Thank you all for coming on this journey with me, but I cannot continue this forward anymore in light of my life and my work reducing my ability to update games that I run. You might have noticed this was the case from my reduced posting rate in this game. However, you can say that you have played a game to its natural conclusion. That is something that can rarely be said on these boards.
Thank you all for playing with me and I hope to see you out and about!