Terate says, "Chosen, join me in a booth."

Lord Terate seats himself at the Mosquito Booth.

Terate waves at you and invites you to come sit at his booth.

[Mosquito Booth] The dark booth is upholstered in beautiful, oxblood red leather. The wood tabletop has a sheen that speaks of years of polishing. Soft lighting is provided by an aromatic group of shaded candles sitting on the table, and above them hangs a small portrait in a leather-covered frame. Also in the room: Lady Risper, Lord Berr, Lord Terate Obvious exits: out.

Terate says, "We will take the Chosen up."

You say, "tis my fault, whoever dragged me off, was taking me naked, I went back for my belongings"

Terate asks, "Where are the others?"

[Mosquito Booth] The dark booth is upholstered in beautiful, oxblood red leather. The wood tabletop has a sheen that speaks of years of polishing. Soft lighting is provided by an aromatic group of shaded candles sitting on the table, and above them hangs a small portrait in a leather-covered frame. Also in the room: Lord Beldin, Lady Merry, Lord Jala, Lady Risper, Lord Berr, Lord Terate Obvious exits: out.

Jala says, "Nyte and Heathyr are on the top of the world."

Terate says, "Good."

Terate points at Berr.

Berr just disappeared.

Terate points at merry.

Merry just disappeared.

Terate points at Jala.

Jala just disappeared.

Terate asks, "Where is your consort, Tedra?"

You say, "he's heading up alone"

Terate points at Risper.

Risper just disappeared.

Terate nods to you.

Terate says, "Very well."

Terate points at Beldin.

Beldin just disappeared.

Terate smiles at you.

You smile.

You say, "finally"

Terate just kissed you on the hand.

You say, "long wait"

Terate points at Tedra.

You feel yourself being pulled away...

[Top of the World, Aenatumgana] Whirling snow is tinted an incongruous rose color by the low arctic light. Then, a lull in the wind offers a breathtaking vision! Mantled by the storm's flurry, a monument perches on the mountain's top, immense in size and of extraordinary beauty. Columns march across the facade, their tops almost lost in the clouds, framing a colossal door. Beside the door, a shining gold crown is mounted in bas-relief, erratically throwing out brilliant reflections as light fights through the fog to caress it. You also see a sweetfern potion. Also in the room: Lady Jylli, Lord Beldin, Lady Risper, Lord Jala, Lady Merry, Lord Galaed, Lord Berr, Lady Heathyr, Lady Jecquelynn who is seated, Lady Silkie, Lord Nighthawk, Lord Chemial, Lord Truekillr who is seated, Lady Arwen, Lady Nyte, Lord Thalior, Lord Kinshack who is kneeling Obvious exits: northeast.

You hear the voice of Rayyne say, "So, TRUTH is the first one."

Merry says, "I'm sure Beldin's in the last one."

Risper smiles sadly.

Truekillr says, "Perhaps..."

A swirling black void opens up above and a dark figure descends to the ground nearby. Black waves of anti-mana wash over you...

(Kinshack shakes his head disbelievingly.)

Heathyr says, "We must be positive."

Terate paces restlessly.

Truekillr gazes in awe at the parchment in his hand.

[Top of the World, Aenatumgana] Whirling snow is tinted an incongruous rose color by the low arctic light. Then, a lull in the wind offers a breathtaking vision! Mantled by the storm's flurry, a monument perches on the mountain's top, immense in size and of extraordinary beauty. Columns march across the facade, their tops almost lost in the clouds, framing a colossal door. Beside the door, a shining gold crown is mounted in bas-relief, erratically throwing out brilliant reflections as light fights through the fog to caress it. You also see a sweetfern potion. Also in the room: Lord Terate, Lady Jylli, Lord Beldin who is lying down, Lady Risper, Lord Jala who is lying down, Lady Merry who is lying down, Lord Galaed who is lying down, Lord Berr who is lying down, Lady Heathyr who is lying down, Lady Jecquelynn, Lady Silkie, Lord Nighthawk who is lying down, Lord Chemial who is lying down, Lord Truekillr who is seated, Lady Arwen who is lying down, Lady Nyte who is lying down, Lady Rayyne who is lying down, Lord Thalior who is lying down, Lord Karhl who is lying down, Lord Kinshack Obvious exits: northeast.

Terate leans on Rayyne.

Rayyne asks, "Which stone would be truth?"

Rayyne just gave Terate a smooch.

Berr says, "Take out yur rocks"

Truekillr says, "It is not just the stones"

Truekillr says, "It is much more...."

Berr says, "Take out yur stones"

You ask, "was the crown found yet?"

Jala nods to you.

Galaed taps a bas-relief crown.

A gentle warmth spreads throughout your body as your hand closes around the stone.

You remove a reflective glass stone from inside your crafted scroll case.

Terate smiles at you.

Kinshack says, "It's right in front of you Tedra."

Truekillr sighs.

Thalior says, "er Merry, put ya rock in da crown"

Terate says, "Indeed Tedra."

Truekillr asks, "Will no one listen?"

Merry asks, "Mine goes in Truth?"

Setzier nods to Truekillr.

Setzier says, "Speak"

Terate says, "Marvel at it.. it is as old as this mountain."

Merry says, "I'll listen True"

Beldin says, "True it is time you told us the rest of what you know"

Rayyne touches the crown.

Nyte says, "It be wonderfuls"

Truekillr says, "Indeed Beldin..."

Merry says, "tell us which is which"

Rayyne says, "It feels good, too."

l at crown

Nyte says, "Truth first..in orders"

Fashioned of solid gold, the bas-relief crown is a magnificent piece of craftsmanship. Its ring is decorated with the images of winged drakes that have been rendered in exquisite detail. Precise etching breathe life into them, adding the texture of scales and subtle lines of tensed muscles. Between each of the the dragons, words have been engraved into the diadem's glittering surface. Starting at the top and continuing clockwise, they read: Truth, Piety, Humility, Faith, Courage and Honor. Aligned with each of these is a heavy golden tine extending from the edge of the crown.

Truekillr says, "The stones being placed into the crown are the easiest part of this..."

Truekillr says, "The Crown is the key to teh shrine not the stones"

You exclaim, "beautiful!"

Terate smiles wryly at the crown.

Nyte nods to you.

Truekillr says, "The chosen must give their stones, but the non-chosen must invoke the powers tehrein"

Heathyr removes a flawless silver stone from inside her silver locket.

Beldin removes a milky white stone from inside his hide satchel.

Truekillr says, "How to do that...."

Rayyne asks, "We all gotta be truthful?"

Rayyne gulps.

Silkie asks, "invoke the powers?"

Truekillr says, "We must see..."

Truekillr nods to Silkie.

Truekillr says, "Without the non-chosen this endeavor is worthles..."

Truekillr smirks.

Terate put a void blade inside his scaled scabbard.

Terate removes a veil iron stone from inside his scaled belt pouch.

You tickle Truekillr.

Truekillr says, "We non-chosen need to rekindle the magic therein"

Merry says, "well, we have non-chosen here too"

Rayyne says, "The time is here."

Truekillr says, "It is time Chosen..."

Suddenly, the veil iron stone Terate is holding emits a blinding burst of energy. The air crackles in its wake, tinged with the scent of sulphur.

Truekillr says, "Place the stones..."

Heathyr says, "Place the truth stone in the crown."

Merry says, "Truth is first"

Setzier asks, "Who has the truth?"

Terate puts a veil iron stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Courage'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Truekillr says, "The Crown of the Drake... so long have I searched this out..."

Terate grins.

Setzier says, "Ah... courage."

Ohr says, "Terate does"

Truekillr says, "Excellent"

A veil iron stone pulses with an ethereal light. Dazzling sparks of magical energy leap from its surface, spiraling in the air before fading away.

Truekillr smiles at Terate.

Rayyne beams happily at Terate!

l at my stone

You look at the stone closely...

The stone is perfectly round, crafted with a precision that is unmatched by any mortal glass-smith. Silver at its core acts as a mirror, reflecting the light falling upon its smooth, polished surface. Warped by its contours, you can see your own reflected face within its depths, staring back at you as if in judgment.

Jecquelynn says, "terate certainly has courage"

Setzier exclaims, "Don''t need to go in order, just put them in!"

Terate exclaims, "Put the stones there!"

Jala says, "Apparently so."

Truekillr says, "The order matters not"

Galaed says, "They will go where they need to it seems."

Truekillr says, "Place them friends."

Terate says, "That is not true Truekillr."

Terate frowns.

Truekillr frowns.

Terate exclaims, "You know not!"

Truekillr asks, "Aye?"

Truekillr says, "Then let me ponder..."

Terate exclaims, "The stones must go on the proper tines!"

Silkie asks, "so they must go in order?"

Berr says, "Place yur Stones friends n let's be about our business"

Truekillr says, "aye of course"

Truekillr nods.

Truekillr asks, "But in a certain order?"

Silkie says, "Truth first"

Thalior says, "no order, just on the right tines"

Heathyr tries to place a flawless silver stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Honor'. It slips into place perfectly, but falls to the ground when she releases it.

A veil iron stone falls off of one of the tines and hits the ground.

Berr says, "Courage is placed in da right Tine, try each tine"

Truekillr says, "Tis what i said"

Heathyr tries to place a flawless silver stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Piety'. It slips into place perfectly, but falls to the ground when she releases it.

Kinshack says, "Pick it up Heathyr."

Heathyr puts a flawless silver stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Faith'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Truekillr says, "Odd."

Setzier asks, "What was your story, Heathyr... can you remember?"

Setzier says, "Aha"

Heathyr says, "Faith."

Truekillr says, "Faith."

Jecquelynn says, "Terate..your stone.."

Truekillr says, "My virtue."

Truekillr smiles.

Setzier says, "Terate's stone is already in"

Karhl stares at a flawless silver stone.

Rayyne says, "Terate placed his."

Beldin says, "his stone is in place"

Galaed says, "It fell out."

Galaed points at a flawless silver stone.

Rayyne leans on Terate.

Setzier says, "Ack his did fall out"

Silkie says, "fell out Terate"

Setzier says, "Terate, your stone fell out"

Jecquelynn says, "truth has to go first."

Setzier says, "You have to put them in the right tine"

Beldin asks, "Krackenstar is at the trading post. Terate can you get him?"

Rayyne says, "Try the different tines."

Terate asks, "Why is he there?"

Merry puts a clear crystal stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Truth'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Setzier beams happily at Merry!

Truekillr says, "We need the Bards stone"

Silkie exclaims, "Another chosen pick up the stone!"

Merry exclaims, "there!"

Beldin says, "he was dead"

Nyte puts a dull grey stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Humility'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Rayyne beams!

Silkie beams happily at Nyte!

Truekillr says, "Definitely your stone lass"

Galaed says, "Three down."

Terate runs his hand idly across the veil iron stone.

Setzier asks, "Terate, how abouy honor?"

Terate puts a veil iron stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Courage'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Terate smiles.

Setzier says, "Or not"

Terate leans on Rayyne.

Silkie says, "oh Terate....."

Truekillr says, "Beldin..."

Rayyne rubs a huge stone door.

Truekillr says, "We need Krackenstar"

Jecquelynn says, "aim for piety Beldin."

put stone in second tine.

You try to place the glass stone in the tine's setting. It slips into place perfectly, but falls out when you let go of it.

A veil iron stone falls off of one of the tines and hits the ground.

A dull grey stone falls off of one of the tines and hits the ground.

A clear crystal stone falls off of one of the tines and hits the ground.

A flawless silver stone falls off of one of the tines and hits the ground.

As Karhl reaches for the stone, it exudes an aura of magic, burning his hand!

A gentle warmth spreads throughout your body as your hand closes around the stone.

You pick up a reflective glass stone.

Nyte picks up a dull grey stone.

Jecquelynn says, "ugh"

Setzier exclaims, "Durnit!"

Truekillr sighs.

Ohr says, "gah"

Tzarrakyn groans.

Jecquelynn says, "try again."

Rayyne exclaims, "They all fell!"

Merry picks up a clear crystal stone.

Terate picks up a veil iron stone.

You mumble something under your breath.

Setzier says, "Tedra's is honor"

Challen stares at you.

Heathyr picks up a flawless silver stone.

Jecquelynn says, "beldin has the piety stone"

Silkie says, "pick up the stones"

Truekillr says, "Tedra is honor"

Setzier says, "Terate's is courage"

Merry says, "we have to do it together then"

Truekillr says, "Place them Chosen"

Krackenstar appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

Terate says, "No Merry, just correctly."

Terate smiles thinly.

Thalior says, "ok, put 'em in where you know they go"

Heathyr puts a flawless silver stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Faith'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Merry puts a clear crystal stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Truth'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Silkie exclaims, "You must try again!"

Rayyne rubs Terate gently.

Nyte puts a dull grey stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Humility'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

You say, "piety ain't mine"

Truekillr put a piece of torn parchment inside his black warmantle.

Setzier says, "Honor, Tedra"

You say, "it fell with piety"

Setzier says, "Piety is Beldin's."

You nod.

Truekillr says, "Honor tedra"

You say, "so I'm last"

Truekillr says, "It matters not"

Truekillr smiles at you.

Setzier says, "Don't matter the order, just put it in"

put stone in sixth tine

You put the glass stone in the tine's setting. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Jecquelynn exclaims, "Beldin,put your stone in!"

Truekillr asks, "Terate? Your stone?"

Galaed says, "Terate needs to put his in as well."

Terate glows with black power!

Terate nods.

Merry says, "Terate did his"

Terate says, "Not yet Merry"

Merry says, "oh I thought I saw it"

Silkie asks, "Why do you wait Terate?"

Terate puts a veil iron stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Courage'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

Thalior says, "click"

Jecquelynn says, "beldin.."

Truekillr says, "The last stone...."

Thalior says, "Beldin is having a "senior moment""

Thalior smirks.

Truekillr groans.

Beldin puts a milky white stone in the setting atop the tine aligned with the word 'Piety'. It fits perfectly, locking in place with an audible click.

In an instant, the aura surrounding the crown explodes, sending a dazzling wave of light streaming outward. Before you can blink, the light envelops you, leaving you momentarily blinded!

As your vision clears,
you find yourself elsewhere...

[Antechamber, Hill of Ice] An anteroom is flanked with arches to the left and right. The walls are dark stone, rising overhead to a peak that follows the curve of the vaulting. Footing is hazardous, owing to the sheet of ice coating everything with its brittle, glistening veneer. Through the arches, courses of stairs can be glimpsed, composed of the same dark stone and filled with shadows. You also see a huge stone door and a brass ring attached to a chain hanging from the ceiling. Also in the room: Lord Berr, Lord Terate Obvious exits: northeast, northwest.

You hear a bump from a huge stone door.

Nyte blinks.

Heathyr gasps.

Beldin sighs.

Terate grins.

Krackenstar gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Berr says, "Damn"

Heathyr kneels down and begins to recite prayers.

Terate exclaims, "We did it!"

Heathyr says, "We're inside."

Terate laughs!

You grin.

Beldin says, "we are inside"

[Antechamber, Hill of Ice] An anteroom is flanked with arches to the left and right. The walls are dark stone, rising overhead to a peak that follows the curve of the vaulting. Footing is hazardous, owing to the sheet of ice coating everything with its brittle, glistening veneer. Through the arches, courses of stairs can be glimpsed, composed of the same dark stone and filled with shadows. You also see a huge stone door and a brass ring attached to a chain hanging from the ceiling. Also in the room: Lady Nyte, Lady Risper, Lady Heathyr who is kneeling, Lord Beldin who is lying down, Lord Jala, Lord Krackenstar, Lady Merry, Lord Berr, Lord Terate Obvious exits: northeast, northwest.

Terate exclaims, "We are in!"

Terate grins evilly.

Terate lifts up his arms and unleashes waves of dark anti-mana!

Berr mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Terate bows.

You hear a faint grinding sound from beyond the a huge stone door.

Terate exclaims, "We shall see you soon!"

Terate laughs!

Heathyr exclaims, "We must get to the EYE!!!"

Berr says, "Dammit"

Lord Terate just went northeast.

You stand back up.

Merry exclaims, "oh Terate!"

Lord Beldin just went northeast.

Heathyr says, "Berr, hurry..."

[Antechamber, Hill of Ice] An anteroom is flanked with arches to the left and right. The walls are dark stone, rising overhead to a peak that follows the curve of the vaulting. Footing is hazardous, owing to the sheet of ice coating everything with its brittle, glistening veneer. Through the arches, courses of stairs can be glimpsed, composed of the same dark stone and filled with shadows. You also see a huge stone door and a brass ring attached to a chain hanging from the ceiling. Also in the room: Lady Nyte who is lying down, Lady Risper who is lying down, Lady Heathyr, Lord Jala who is lying down, Lord Krackenstar, Lady Merry who is lying down, Lord Berr who is lying down Obvious exits: northeast, northwest.

You do your best impression of a grizzly, scaring people for miles!

You say, "gotta find the eye"

Lady Risper went up a flight of icy stairs.

Lotta blind searching followed. It was Berr who found the rift first and ultimately directed us all to it. Well done, warrior.

I was the last to arrive at the rift. Here is what occurred there, edited.

You hear the quiet whisper of a young woman, "The time is upon us my Chosen, the Rift tears at the very fabric of our reality..."

Merry shakes her head.

Jala groans.

Terate says, "This must have an answer."

You sigh.

Merry says, "they are all diying"

Merry exclaims, "all of them!"

Merry flails her arms about.

Beldin says, "Tedra we cannot get it"

Merry reaches towards the floating sapphire. It bobbles in the air as it evades her, rotating slightly.

Beldin seems to be trying to figure out how to turn a golden pedestal with a flawless dragonsbreath sapphire hovering above it.

You say, "show me the eye"

Beldin just tried to pull a golden pedestal with a flawless dragonsbreath sapphire hovering above it.

Suddenly, the sapphire drops. Just as it is about to strike the pedestal beneath it, it stops, then slowly levitates back to its previous position.

Heathyr says, "Something...something...."

Jala blinks.

Nyte reaches towards the floating sapphire. It bobbles in the air as it evades her, rotating slightly.

Beldin says, "we think it is the sapphire"

l at sapp

Amazingly, the dragonsbreath sapphire hovers in mid-air over a golden pedestal near the center of the room. It has been cut with precision, forming it into a perfectly symmetrical octagonal sphere. Colored a pale, watery blue, the stone bears no blemishes to mar its beauty. Tiny sparks play within its core, kindling a soft light that illuminates the room.

Terate growls and paces around the cavern.

You ask, "you have the eye, Berr?"

Berr says, "Its here Teddie"

Beldin says, "there was something about a non chosen being here"

Berr says, "Da sapphire"

Berr asks, "See it?"

Beldin says, "we cannot touch it"

Heathyr says, "All who need to be here are, I suspect..."

Before it can evade her, Risper grasps the dragonsbreath sapphire and gives it a good spin. It rotates freely in the air, quickly gathering momentum until it is nothing but a blur. A soft luminescence begins to emmanate from the spinning gem, bathing the room in light.

Without warning, the sapphire explodes with a brilliant flash, leaving you momentarily blinded! As your vision returns, you can no longer see the sapphire. Where it once was, a small nebulous sphere now hovers in mid-air.

Jala blinks.

Risper blinks.

Nyte gasps.

You smile.

Terate exclaims, "ha!"

Beldin tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has shrunk a little. The nebulous sphere pulses with a red light.

Heathyr says, "Well done, Risper."

Heathyr tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size considerably.

Risper smiles.

l at sphere

Glowing softly with a subtle radiance, the sphere hovers above a golden pedestal near the center of the chamber. Formed of a wispy cloud-like mass, it does not appear to have any solid structure. Looking into its depths, you can only see a swirling grey ether.

Beldin says, "cannot enter it"

Terate watches from the shadows, his face stoic.

Heathyr says, "Oh, no..."

Jala asks, "Hmm.. anti mana?"

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size considerably.

Beldin says, "it might be the veil"

Risper tries to manipulate the sphere.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a orange light.

Nyte tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown quite a bit in size.

Merry asks, "can you seal it?"

Merry asks, "like a void?"

Nyte tries to manipulate the sphere.

Black tendrils of anti-mana stream from the sphere! They wrap themselves about your body, chilling you with their touch. As the black wisps begin to fade away, you notice that the sphere has shrunk substantially. Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Heathyr square in the chest, sending her sprawling to the floor...

* Heathyr drops dead at your feet!

The sickening smell of burning flesh fills the air.

Berr says, "Dammit"

Risper says, "The turn is thine."

You hear the ghostly voice of Heathyr say, "Had to be tried...."

The nebulous sphere pulses with a green light.

Risper tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has shrunk almost imperceptibly.

Terate laughs!

Terate asks, "You thought you could change it that way Heathyr?"

Terate laughs!

Terate snorts.

Heathyr stands up.

Merry asks, "what did she do?"

Terate exclaims, "you all are ridiculous!"

* Nyte just bit the dust!

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Nyte square in the chest, sending her sprawling to the floor...

* Nyte drops dead at your feet!

The sickening smell of burning flesh fills the air.

Nyte just kissed the sphere!

Krackenstar just arrived.

Terate laughs!

(Heathyr remains vigilant....)

Merry shakes her head.

You mumble something under your breath.

Krackenstar babbles something unintelligible.

Terate snorts.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a orange light.

Jala tries to manipulate the sphere.

Krackenstar asks, "It opens ?"

Terate paces.

Beldin asks, "Terate is the sphere the rift?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte ask, "Musta been wha ye done huh?"

Terate says, "you deserve that."

You ask, "it killin' randomly, or you doing something to it?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "tried ta kiss it"

Terate says, "We have done nothing... yet."

Merry says, "Nyte kissed it"

Terate laughs!

You roll your eyes.

Risper chuckles.

Beldin asks, "Terate is that sphere the rift?"

l in sphere

Nyte stands up.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a green light.

Beldin asks, "is that the entrance for them?"

Heathyr says, "Green light...."

Terate shrugs.

Heathyr says, "...red light..."

Risper asks, "Could we all cease to court the sphere and open it instead?"

Beldin asks, "can we destro0y the sphere?"

Terate says, "Aye... let us open it."

Terate laughs!

Terate paces, studying the sphere intently.

Terate says, "Ahh... very nice."

Beldin says, "that is the sphere"

Beldin says, "destroy it"

Terate says, "yes yes.. it is all we could have hoped for."

Terate nods.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a violet light.

Terate laughs!

Terate exclaims, "Destroy it??!!"

Nyte says, "aye"

Beldin says, "yes"

Terate says, "It is what we have sought."

You say, "changing colors"

Terate laughs!

Terate exclaims, "It is the gateway!"

Nyte asks, "is this the eye Terate?"

Heathyr says, "It is shrinking..."

Beldin says, "we need to try to destroy it"

Beldin says, "yes"

Terate cackles!

Beldin says, "no it is gaining power"

You sigh.

Nyte asks, "we have to learn to control it..tha be wha she saids?"

Terate says, "It is the way.. it is the Eye."

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has shrunk a little.

Terate exclaims, "We come.. WE COME!"

Risper asks, "Has anyone attacked it as yet?"

Terate laughs!

Jala blinks.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a red light.

Heathyr says, "Red light..."

Nyte exclaims, "Stop it, Terate! ye are one of US!"

Beldin gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

* Beldin just bit the dust!

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Beldin square in the chest, sending him sprawling to the floor...

* Beldin drops dead at your feet!

The sickening smell of burning flesh fills the air.

Terate whirls. "We are.."

Terate laughs!

Terate exclaims, "Foolish mortals!"

Heathyr says, "Don't touch the sphere when it pulses red...."

Terate laughs!

Heathyr says, "Wait for it to pulse green."

Risper says, "Red is, apparantly, bad."

Risper nods.

You hear the ghostly voice of Beldin say, "I tried to call lightening on it"

Heathyr says, "Oof."

You hear the ghostly voice of Beldin say, "it must be stopped"

Heathyr says, "Well..."

Jala says, "Rise, Chosen one."

Merry says, "so like the Lass said, spells don't work"

Beldin stands up.

You say, "well, ready for the next try"

Beldin tries to manipulate the sphere.

stance off

at sphere

* Tedra just bit the dust!

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes you square in the chest, sending seering hot pain throughout your body!

Jala groans.

Risper gestures at you.

Merry asks, "what did you do, Tedra?"

You say, "attacked it"

Risper says, "Perhaps attacking it is a poor idea."

Merry says, "we need non-chosen"

Heathyr says, "Red, green, yellow, blue...."

Terate paces.

Heathyr asks, "Mean anything to anyone?"

Beldin says, "we need to stop it "

Jala asks, "perhaps, for each of us to touch it at a color?"

Risper says, "Arise, to attack no further spheres."

Risper gestures at you.

Terate laughs!

Merry says, "Terate, maybe you can enter it"

You feel awake enough to move again.

Jala says, "we want to shrink the sphere"

You say, "thanks, Risper"

Terate paces.

Jala says, "Heathyr's yellow"

Terate growls ferociously!

Terate stands up.

Terate laughs!

You ask, "ain't it yer turn to try something, Terate?"

Jala says, "I think I'm blue."

Heathyr tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown quite a bit in size.

You try to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has shrunk quite a bit.

Jala says, "or not"

Krackenstar tries to manipulate the sphere.

Merry asks, "Risper, you have a mace, right?"

Risper nods.

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has shrunk slightly.

Terate furrows his brow.

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size somewhat.

Risper says, "I do."

Terate growls ferociously!

Nyte asks, "any hobbits heres?"

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has shrunk substantially.

Heathyr tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size almost imperceptibly.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a orange light.

Merry asks, "isn't it supposed to be magical?"

Berr says, "Smack it with da Mace"

Terate exclaims, "No!"

Jala glances at Risper.

Beldin says, "Yes"

Berr says, "Smack it with da Mace"

Terate growls ferociously!

Risper says, "I think, perhaps, that would be a poor idea."

Jala nods.

Beldin says, "quickly"

Terate growls ferociously!

Terate exclaims, "No!"

Merry kneels down and begins to recite prayers.

Beldin says, "If Terate says no then it is right"

Jala says, "the mace"

Heathyr tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size a little.

Risper says, "It seems to dislike being attacked."

"...AH SWEET TERATE...YOU HAVE COME TO FEED US...BRING THE SOULS TO US NOW...OPEN THE RIFT WIDER OUR PRECIOUS ONE..."

Beldin says, "hand it and let us try"

The nebulous sphere pulses with a blue light.

Jala blinks.

Berr says, "Dammit"

Risper blinks.

Merry shivers.

Krackenstar exclaims, "never !"

Terate laughs!

Beldin says, "quickly Risper"

You ask, "who has the mace?"

Nyte says, "ye are one of Us Terate"

Terate exclaims, "Yes! YES!"

Merry exclaims, "Now Risper!"

Beldin says, "Ripser does"

Heathyr says, "Terate....Terate, defy them...."

* Beldin was just obliterated!

* Beldin just bit the dust!

Terate points at Beldin!

A swirling black void opens just overhead and dark tendrils of anti-mana reach out, enveloping Beldin. Within seconds Beldin is sucked into the void...

* Beldin drops dead at your feet!

You exclaim, "Rayyne, Terate, remember Rayyne!"

Terate laughs!

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

Merry exclaims, "no!"

You ask, "who has the mace?"

Merry exclaims, "he's been voided!"

Terate laughs maniacally and paces.

Merry exclaims, "Risper has it!"

* Krackenstar was just obliterated!

* Krackenstar just bit the dust!

Terate points at Krackenstar!

A swirling black void opens just overhead and dark tendrils of anti-mana reach out, enveloping Krackenstar. Within seconds Krackenstar is sucked into the void...

* Krackenstar drops dead at your feet!

Jala tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has shrunk a little.

Risper sighs.

Terate laughs!

* Risper just bit the dust!

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Risper square in the chest, sending her sprawling to the floor...

* Risper drops dead at your feet!

The sickening smell of burning flesh fills the air.

Berr rubs a glass amulet.

Berr suddenly disappears.

You exclaim, "Terate stop!"

Heathyr exclaims, "No!"

Terate laughs!

"...FEED US...FEED US...TERATE...OPEN THE RIFT WIDER..."
Berr suddenly fades into view.

Berr waves the steel rod at Terate.

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size.

Berr waves the steel rod at Terate.

You do your best impression of a grizzly, scaring people for miles!

Berr rubs a glass amulet.

Berr suddenly disappears.

* Heathyr was just obliterated!

* Heathyr just bit the dust!

Terate points at Heathyr!

A swirling black void opens just overhead and dark tendrils of anti-mana reach out, enveloping Heathyr. Within seconds Heathyr is sucked into the void...

* Heathyr drops dead at your feet!

You ask, "Terate, Rayyne will know of this, can you bear that?"

Terate growls ferociously!

The nebulous sphere pulses with a violet light.

Terate paces, like someone possessed.

Berr whispers, "Dispel him rapidfire"

You exclaim, "Terate, what is in there is not for you!"

Risper stands up.

Terate growls ferociously!

Berr is discovered by Merry!

Berr rubs a glass amulet.

Berr suddenly disappears.

Merry says, "sorry"

You exclaim, "all that you really want is in our world, with our people!"

"...FEED US...FEED US..."
Merry says, "was trying to find Beldin"

Jala snarls menacingly!

Risper says, "This must stop."

You exclaim, "Terate, ignore them!"

Merry exclaims, "now Risper!"

Jala nods to Risper.

Merry exclaims, "quickly!"

"...WE HUNGER FOR THE SOULS..."
Risper says, "I have tried attacking it...it does not work."

The nebulous sphere pulses with a green light.

Terate growls ferociously!

Merry asks, "with the mace?"

Risper says, "Terate...this ends here."

Risper nods to Merry.

You exclaim, "Terate, they are nothing compared to what you have found here!"

Terate lifts his arms, anti-matter flashing from him!

You hear the voice of Berr exclaim, "Put da mace In da sphere!"

Terate growls ferociously!

You exclaim, "fight them!"

You exclaim, "Rayyne needs you!"

Jala says, "fight em, for Rayyne"

Terate whirls, snarling at Risper!

Terate glows with black power!

You exclaim, "they will kill her, Terate!"

You hear the voice of Berr say, "Terate....comeon"

Terate exclaims, "You annoy us!"

Risper says, "By Lorminstra's name, I stand here."

Risper glares.

Jala nods to Risper.

Risper says, "And you shall not have them."

* Risper was just obliterated!

* Risper just bit the dust!

Terate points at Risper!

A swirling black void opens just overhead and dark tendrils of anti-mana reach out, enveloping Risper. Within seconds Risper is sucked into the void...

* Risper drops dead at your feet!

The nebulous sphere pulses with a blue light.

You hear the voice of Berr say, "Dammit"

Jala says, "ack"

You do your best impression of a grizzly, scaring people for miles!

Berr whispers, "Dispel him rapidfire"

Nyte comes out of hiding.

Terate glows with black power!

Terate paces like a caged tiger.

Berr whispers, "I'll kill him"

whisper berr I've never been able to cast at him

Terate growls ferociously!

Merry sighs.

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size immensely.

You concentrate on the Rapid Fire spell...

Your spell is ready.

You feel the magic surge through you.

Merry says, "oh Terate, Terate."

* Jala was just obliterated!

* Jala just bit the dust!

Terate points at Jala!

A swirling black void opens just overhead and dark tendrils of anti-mana reach out, enveloping Jala. Within seconds Jala is sucked into the void...

* Jala drops dead at your feet!

You hear the voice of Berr exclaim, "Dammit!"

Merry asks, "what about your parents?"

You concentrate on the Elemental Dispel spell...

You gesture at Terate.

Terate glows with black power!

Terate laughs!

The nebulous sphere pulses with a yellow light.

Terate paces!

You roll your eyes.

You hear the voice of Nyte ask, "Terate, wha abouts Rayyne?"

Merry asks, "how would they feel now?"

Terate growls ferociously!

You hear the voice of Nyte say, "she is one her way to ye....right now"

Merry says, "they had such hopes for you Terate"

Merry says, "you were their golden son"

Terate laughs!

The nebulous sphere pulses with a red light.

Terate tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has shrunk.

"...THE RIFT...OPEN IT NOW..."
Merry says, "reach deep inside, Terate"

Terate laughs!

You exclaim, "shut up, you!"

Terate points at Risper.

Terate laughs!

Merry says, "I can't see her."

Terate says, "We have something special for you Risper.."

Merry says, "or Beldin"

Terate laughs!

Merry sobs.

You exclaim, "Terate, where is the elf who loves Rayyne? Yer not thinkin!"

Terate snorts.

Terate exclaims, "Stand up!"

Terate exclaims, "STAND UP!"

Merry says, "Risper is dead"

The nebulous sphere pulses with a blue light.

You hear the voice of Nyte say, "Rayyne be one her way ta ye, Terate, she calls."

Merry says, "and gone"

Terate growls ferociously!

Lady Rayyne just arrived.

Merry gasps.

You say, "Rayyne, tis up to you"

Terate growls ferociously!

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate!"

You say, "they have him"

Merry exclaims, "Rayyne!"

You hear the voice of Nyte say, "Ye ses, Terate? she loves ye still"

Rayyne asks, "Who?"

You say, "get him back to us"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Rayyne asks, "Where is everyone, Terate?"

Terate points at Berr. He is surrounded by a halo of fire and falls dead!

* Berr just bit the dust!

* Berr drops dead at your feet!

Berr suddenly fades into view.

Rayyne just touched a golden pedestal with a nebulous sphere hovering above it.

Merry says, "Beldin and Risper are dead"

Rayyne sobs.

Terate laughs!

The nebulous sphere pulses with a orange light.

Merry says, "Jala was voided"

Rayyne rubs Terate gently.

Terate points at Tedra! She falls down dead!

Risper appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

* Tedra just bit the dust!

Rayyne asks, "Terate! What has happened?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "I nere raised a weapon against yu Sorc"

Terate laughs!

Risper says, "Terate."

Merry says, "Tedra's now dead"

Rayyne just tried to pull Terate towards her!

Risper says, "This ends here."

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr ask, "And this is what I get?"

Terate paces.

Rayyne sobs.

Risper says, "Let my life be forfeit, but it ends now."

Terate points at Risper!

* Risper just bit the dust!

* Risper drops dead at your feet!

Rayyne exclaims, "Stop!"

Rayyne just tried to pull Terate towards her!

Terate laughs!

Rayyne asks, "Terate, must I?"

Suddenly, Terate thrusts his hands into the sphere. The mountain around you shudders as black tendrils of anti-mana crawl up his arms, spreading across his body until he is enveloped in a shroud of darkness. He screams in agony as violent convulsions wrack his body. Just as you think he could endure no more, Terate is thrust from the orb, as if something within it had released him.

The sphere now throbs with a burgeoning power, each pulse seeming to increase its size. Within its depths you can see inhuman forms writhing against each other, as if struggling to escape.

A loud howl pierces the air, reverberating through the cavern. Turning in the direction of the sound, you see a hideously deformed face within the sphere. Its lipless mouth is spread in a hideous grin, revealing a set of sharpened teeth. It regards you for a moment, then disappears.

Terate laughs!

You exclaim, "Terate, listen to her!"

Terate exclaims, "YES!"

Rayyne gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Nyte comes out of hiding.

Rayyne gestures at Terate.

Terate glows with black power!

Rayyne just tried to pull Terate towards her!

The nebulous sphere swells, steadily expanding under the force of whatever lies beyond it.

Terate falls to the ground!

Rayyne falls to the ground!

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles!

Merry falls to the ground!

Rayyne exclaims, "Stop!"

Nyte comes out of hiding.

Terate points at Merry. She falls to the sand dead!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has not changed in size.

Movement from within the sphere catches your eye. Inside of it, you see strange forms moving restlessly.

* Merry just bit the dust!

* Merry drops dead at your feet!

Terate laughs!

Terate growls ferociously!

The nebulous sphere pulses convulsively. Glowing veins emerge, popping from its roiling surface and creasing it as it grows in size.

You hear the ghostly voice of Risper say, "You cannot keep me down, Terate."

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "well, I saved them anyway"

Terate searches for Nyte.

Terate laughs!

A white light streaks down out of the sky and brings the light back to Risper's eyes. You hear a voice say, "Stand my Chosen!"

The surface of the sphere distends, as if something on the other side were straining to push through.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "they won't decay now"

Risper stands up.

You hear the voice of Nyte exclaim, "We stand!"

Terate points into the shadows. Nyte slumps to the ground!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size immensely.

Risper smiles.

* Nyte just bit the dust!

* Nyte drops dead at your feet!

(Risper advances on Terate.)

You hear a sharp *CRACK!* from the sphere. Its surface bulges and shifts, as if straining under some incredible force that was pushing from the other side.

You exclaim, "Risper, act now!"

Rayyne pulls Terate to his feet.

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Rayyne just tried to pull Terate towards her!

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "NO!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "Nae!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "now Risper!"

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

You exclaim, "hurry!"

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

* Risper just bit the dust!

Terate reaches out and touches Risper.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Risper's body!

Risper looks drained!

Risper has the last of her life force drained from her!

* Risper drops dead at your feet!

Risper seems slightly different.

Rayyne exclaims, "Stop!"

You hear a sharp *CRACK!* from the sphere. Its surface bulges and shifts, as if straining under some incredible force that was pushing from the other side.

Risper's body decays into compost.

* Risper's soul has been lost to the demonic.

You growl, the sound resonating through the area.

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

The spirit of Merry begins to wail eerily.

Rayyne exclaims, "Love!"

Terate laughs!

The spirit of Merry begins to wail eerily.

You growl, the sound resonating through the area.

Rayyne exclaims, "Stop!"

The spirit of Merry begins to wail eerily.

You hear the spirit of someone weeping nearby.

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Movement from within the sphere catches your eye. Inside of it, you see strange forms moving restlessly.

You hear the spirit of someone weeping nearby.

Terate shrieks!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "lost to the demonic!"

The spirit of Merry begins to wail eerily.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size somewhat.

The nebulous sphere pulses convulsively. Glowing veins emerge, popping from its roiling surface and creasing it as it grows in size.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "NAE!!!"

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size almost imperceptibly.

Krackenstar appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size a little.

Jala appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size slightly.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Haunting moans reverberate throughout the chamber, beckoning you from the nebulous sphere.

Jala blinks.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size almost imperceptibly.

Suddenly, a voice is more sensed than heard. The sound resonates through the cavern, its deep tones demanding, "KILL HER! KILL HER NOW!"

Jala snarls menacingly!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The nebulous sphere crackles with energy, tendrils of black anti-mana shooting out around it like a malevolent aurora.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Terate points at Jala.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size.

You say, "you can't kill her, Terate"

* Jala just bit the dust!

* Jala drops dead at your feet!

You hear the voice of a woman urging you, "My Chosen, stop him!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "Enough!!"

Krackenstar falls to the ground!

Terate falls to the ground!

Rayyne falls to the ground!

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles!

You say, "you'd be killing yer own heart"

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala exclaim, "You will never take my soul!"

Terate laughs!

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Krack is has ta be ye"

Haunting moans reverberate throughout the chamber, beckoning you from the nebulous sphere.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size somewhat.

Terate shudders, then slowly turns to face Rayyne. His eyes glow in his face like twin orbs of red fire. His mouth is contorted in a grimace of pain.

Krackenstar exclaims, "stop Terate !"

Terate laughs!

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate!"

Rayyne stands up.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "Nae rayyne, NAE!!!!"

Krackenstar exclaims, "Be strong !"

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

Krackenstar stands up.

Rayyne asks, "What?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "Stands!"

The elf known as Terate lifts his arm, its progress a slow-motion nightmare of evil intent. His eyes never leave Rayyne s face as he points his hand at her.

Rayyne asks, "What should I do?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "gods and goddesses help us now!"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Flashing bolts of energy mottle the sphere as it expands, sending a throbbing cacophony of sound through the cavern like horrible heartbeats.

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "hug him Rayyne!"

You see a wave of energy emanate from Krackenstar toward Jala. It coalesces around his body and then seeps in, leaving a glow around the body.

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

You exclaim, "Terate, no!"

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "Elf!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "Dont!"

The nebulous sphere swells, steadily expanding under the force of whatever lies beyond it.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala exclaim, "oh Ronan!"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Tell em of love rayyne"

Rayyne says, "Please."

Terate laughs!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "elf!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "love!"

Rayyne shows Terate her rift-silver band.

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "Da gold box elf!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "friends!"

Rayyne exclaims, "For our love!"

Movement from within the sphere catches your eye. Inside of it, you see strange forms moving restlessly.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala ask, "Terate, would you kill yer love?"

Terate exclaims, "You silly sorceress.. did you think we were so WEAK??!!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "Friends!"

Terate laughs!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has not changed in size.

Haunting moans reverberate throughout the chamber, beckoning you from the nebulous sphere.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "ELF!"

Terate growls ferociously!

Rayyne seems slightly different.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Terate points at Krackenstar!

* Krackenstar just bit the dust!

* Krackenstar drops dead at your feet!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "but Terate, I love you too"

"...THE RIFT...OPEN IT NOW...BE DONE WITH THE HUMAN...JOIN US..."
Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

You hear a sharp *CRACK!* from the sphere. Its surface bulges and shifts, as if straining under some incredible force that was pushing from the other side.

Rayyne s body convulses as black anti-matter leaps from Terate s hand and crawls over her. She begins to scream in pain.

"...KILL THEM ALL..."
You exclaim, "Terate!"

The surface of the sphere distends, as if something on the other side were straining to push through.

You exclaim, "think!"

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere flares, sending brilliant blue sparks arcing across the room! As the sparks flicker out, you notice that the sphere has grown in size almost imperceptibly.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "LOVE Terate! Love!"

You exclaim, "you have a mind, find it!"

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Terate..."

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

Lord Rasulis just arrived.

Rayyne clasps Terate's hand tenderly.

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

The nebulous sphere swells, steadily expanding under the force of whatever lies beyond it.

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "Remember the stones Terate "

Terate reaches out and touches Rayyne.

Black tendrils of anti-mana crawl all over Rayyne's body!

Rayyne looks drained!

Rayyne pulls Terate to his feet.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala exclaim, "Terate, no!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "Nooooo!"

Suddenly, Rayyne bursts into tears!

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "Rayyne loves you to the depths of her soul!"

Terate laughs!

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte ask, "yer gonna kill yer love?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar exclaim, "Remember the stones stories !"

The nebulous sphere pulses convulsively. Glowing veins emerge, popping from its roiling surface and creasing it as it grows in size.

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate, for our love, please!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "fight it Terate!"

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Lord Artuero just arrived.

The surface of the sphere distends, as if something on the other side were straining to push through.

Terate moans in anguish and drops his arm. The anti-matter blinks out of sight as Terate s cry echoes from the walls, a low harmony to Rayyne s screams of agony.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size almost imperceptibly.

An unsettling groan comes from the spirit of Nyte.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, ""

You hear the spirit of someone weeping nearby.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "fight it Terate!"

Flashing bolts of energy mottle the sphere as it expands, sending a throbbing cacophony of sound through the cavern like horrible heartbeats.

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

Rasulis says, "Do you remember how love feels like Terate? Do this and you will never feel it again."

Terate doubles over in pain, growling out garbled words that are incomprehensible. A hum of whispers emerges from the sphere and careens off the cave walls, circling like a whirlwind of chaos.

Rayyne asks, "Terate, do you hear me?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "spin the sphere Artuero"

The nebulous sphere continues to pulsate, growing larger with every moment.

Terate shrieks!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

Artuero tries to manipulate the sphere.

You exclaim, "fight it, Terate!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "We all wants ta love ya Terate"

Rasulis tries to manipulate the sphere.

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown quite a bit in size.

You exclaim, "you can do it for Rayyne!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "ye one of US"

You hear a sharp *CRACK!* from the sphere. Its surface bulges and shifts, as if straining under some incredible force that was pushing from the other side.

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

Terate grimaces and screams, "NOOOOOOO!"

Rasulis tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size immensely.

You exclaim, "yess!!!"

Artuero exclaims, "Yess!"

Terate s cry echoes against the stone of the cavern. His body goes rigidly still. Slowly he raises his arm again and points at Rayyne.

Black anti-matter jumps from his fingers and overwhelms Rayyne's body, sending the sorceress into violent convulsions.

The nebulous sphere continues to pulsate, growing larger with every moment.

Rasulis tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has grown in size.

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar exclaim, "You tell him how you feel Rayyne !"

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, "You can do it, Terate! "

"...KILL THEM ALL...NOW...WE MUST CONSUME..."
You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Terate, aye, one of us...we who know love"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "Terate, we all love you and Rayyne loves you deeply!"

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte exclaim, "Nae Terate!"

Rayyne says, "Don't listen to them."

Movement from within the sphere catches your eye. Inside of it, you see strange forms moving restlessly.

"...OPEN THE RIFT..."
Rayyne exclaims, "I love you, Terate!"

Terate groans.

Lord Thomasl just arrived.

Artuero says, "Okay."

Rayyne says, "Love me back."

Artuero asks, "I think it may be spin and then something else?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "we love you Terate!"

Terate points at Artuero.

* Artuero just bit the dust!

* Artuero drops dead at your feet!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "LOVE"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "the Lady love ye Terate"

Rayyne just tried to pull Terate towards her!

Terate glows with black power!

Rayyne tries to manipulate the sphere.

The sphere swells with power, leaving the air crackling with static! As the sphere's flare subsides, you notice that it has not changed in size.

Terate growls ferociously!

Terate lifts up his arms and unleashes waves of dark anti-mana!

The nebulous sphere continues to pulsate, growing larger with every moment.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "the Lady will help ye"

Suddenly, Terate whirls, the anti-matter ricocheting around the cavern in a furious blast. He faces the pulsating orb, his body a thin silhouette against the malignant sphere.

Terate yells, "I DEFY thee! I WILL SEE YE IN HELL BEFORE I DO THIS!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry ask, "where is the elf Terate? the golden son?"

Movement from within the sphere catches your eye. Inside of it, you see strange forms moving restlessly.

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr exclaim, "Yes!"

Rayyne says, "Terate! "

You exclaim, "yes!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Nae Terate, stay with us"

Thomasl stands up.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "we love you Terate!"

Rayyne exclaims, "Yes!"

Rasulis exclaims, "Good Terate. You are nobody's puppet!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala exclaim, "Yes, Terate, fight it!"

Terate swiftly raises his arms, throwing black anti-mana streaming into the nebulous sphere!

The anti-mana strikes the sphere with a flash, sending a deafening blast of sound through the cavern! With a rending shriek of alien fury, the sphere suddenly billows, contorting as it seems to turn in upon itself. The hideous forms visible within it writhe in response to the distortions.

The surface of the sphere distends, as if something on the other side were straining to push through.

Rayyne exclaims, "Stay with me, Terate!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Don't let it through."

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

You hear a chorus of a thousand voices screaming "NOOOOOOO!"

Rayyne exclaims, "I can't bear to lose you!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "LOVE!"

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Humility."

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "there is love all around you!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "kiss him , tel him you love him "

Rayyne says, "Look at us. We are you."

Terate raises his arms again, sending another arc of anti-mana towards the nebulous sphere!

Suddenly, the sphere pulses violently, reflecting the bolt of anti-mana from it like a flash of lightening! The energy strikes Terate full in his chest, throwing him against the wall of the cavern like a rag doll! He falls to the sand without a sound.

The anti-mana crackles and then disappears. Although the orb still pulses with an unearthly light, it has shrunk considerably in size. The dreadful forms are no longer visible within its iridescent circumference.

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Thomasl exclaims, "you sealed it!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "yes Terate!"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Rasulis grins.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "You did it you wonderful person!"

Rayyne leans on Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "Damn"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Thank ye Terate"

You say, "damn, I knew he'd come through in the end"

Rayyne just hugged Terate.

Thomasl says, "well done Terate"

Rasulis says, "I would kiss you also Terate, but Rayyne would kill me"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "He aint gonna make it"

Rayyne laughs!

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "Lookit him"

Rayyne nods to Rasulis.

You say, "yer alright in my book, elf"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Someone heal him."

Rayyne tries to pull Terate to his feet, but he is too heavy.

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "He is very bad."

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "oh no!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "He is near death. All blood and guts."

l at terate

Terate coughs.

You see Lord Terate Niebelun the Fallen One. Terate lies in a pool of dark blood, his body broken and a grievous wound cleaving through his side. His features are pale from his injuries, and the elf's luminous eyes glow with a fierce light, as if defying death to approach any closer. His long silver hair is stained crimson red where it falls across his back and chest.

The spirit of Merry sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Terate groans.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "oh Terate!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "no!"

Rasulis says, "I can not help him"

Terate coughs, "Rayyne.."

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "We stand by ya Terate"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "the goddess said one and Risper was lost"

Rasulis begins a careful examination of Terate -- he takes his pulse, c
Rasulis begins a careful examination of Terate -- he takes his pulse, checks his temperature, and checks for broken bones or any other ailments.

Terate coughs.

Rayyne says, "Terate"

Rayyne kneels down.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, "Terate, your sacrifice will never be forgotten, I'll be sure of that."

Terate crawls toward Rayyne.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "oh Terate"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

You say, "Terate, you can pull through this"

Terate removes a void blade from inside his scaled scabbard.

Terate says, "Rayyne..."

Terate sighs.

Rayyne exclaims, "Oh, Terate!"

Rayyne says, "You are bleeding awfully."

You say, "sheese, don't die, Terate."

Terate says, "Rayyne.. we.."

Terate coughs.

Rayyne exclaims, "Terate!"

Rasulis turns his head away)

Rayyne says, "Hold on."

Terate falls back exhausted in Rayyne's arms.

Terate coughs.

Suddenly, Rayyne bursts into tears!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "hold on Terate!"

Terate says, "Rayyne.."

Thomasl points at some acantha leaf.

Terate sighs.

The spirit of Jala sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

(Rayyne holds Terate close to her heart.)

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Kiss him Rayyne."

Terate says, "Take.. this.."

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

With great effort the spirit of Merry gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

Terate offers Rayyne a void blade.

Rayyne says, "don't leave me."

Terate says, "Take it.."

Rayyne accepts Terate's void blade.

Suddenly, Rayyne bursts into tears!

Thomasl gazes heavenward.

Rayyne says, "Don't leave me."

With great effort the spirit of Merry gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

Rayyne exclaims, "Please!"

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

Terate says, "Rayyne.. we wanted.. you as our princess."

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "Safe travels Sorc"

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "strike the void Rayyne ? "

You say, "Terate, we can help you, hold on."

Rayyne says, "Hold on just a while."

Rasulis says, "Merry, I can not rezz you like that"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "Until we meet again"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "Rayyne will always be a princess"

Terate says, "Rayyne.. you were the rock that held us."

Terate says, "us.. me."

Rayyne rubs Terate gently.

Terate laughs softly, then coughs.

Rayyne says, "Terate, you are my love."

With great effort the spirit of Merry gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

Rayyne rubs Terate gently.

Terate coughs.

Terate shudders.

Rayyne says, "I can't stand to lose you."

Terate glows with black power!

You say, "damn"

Rayyne says, "Please."

Rayyne rubs Terate gently.

The nebulous sphere pulses with a violet light.

Jala's spirit lets out a hollow moan.

The spirit of Nyte sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Rasulis bows.

(Rayyne holds Terate close to her heart.)

Merry's spirit lets out a hollow moan.

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "use the blade on the void ? "

Terate says, "Rayyne.. dear one. You were loyalty and love. I.. claim you as my princess."

Rayyne sobs.

Terate says, "Kiss me love."

Rayyne asks, "What void?"

Terate glows with black power!

Thomasl rubs Rayyne gently.

Rayyne just kissed Terate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "meant the sphere "

Terate coughs.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "this is so heartbreaking"

Rayyne sighs.

Rayyne stands up.

Terate sighs.

You say, "I can't stand it"

* Rayyne just bit the dust!

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Rayyne square in the chest, sending her sprawling to the floor...

* Rayyne drops dead at your feet!

With great effort you give a keening cry, your spectral tears falling to the ground.

Thomasl's jaw drops.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, "oh my"

Terate's last breath escapes his lips as a peaceful smile crosses over his face.

* The distant cry of Terate's death echoes in your mind, slowly receding to a quiet whisper carried off on a cool breeze.

Thomasl gazes heavenward.

You howl in frustration at your nonliving state!

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "He has peace."

With great effort the spirit of Rayyne gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

The spirit of Krackenstar begins to wail eerily.

Terate glows with black power!

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "Aye."

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Aye"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Perhaps he did not know that in life."

Terate glows with black power!

The spirit of Jala sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Terate glows with black power!

Rasulis just hugged Rayyne.

Terate glows with black power!

[Breach, Cavern of Ages] The chamber's walls are modulated with the same large recesses that pocket the walls of the chamber to the north. Inside each, the red stone is polished to an indulgent surface that highlights the striations in the rock. On the cavern's eastern wall however, something went horribly wrong. The undulating niches are blasted into shambles around a central oval just behind a golden pedestal. There, the rock looks like it has melted, running down the side of the cavern in eddies of molten stone. You also see a golden pedestal with a nebulous sphere hovering above it. Also in the room: Lord Thomasl who is kneeling, the body of Lord Artuero who is lying down, Lord Rasulis who is kneeling, the body of Lord Jala who is lying down, the body of Lord Krackenstar who is lying down, the body of Lady Rayyne who is lying down, the body of Lord Berr who is lying down, the body of Lady Merry who is lying down, the body of Lord Terate who is lying down Obvious exits: north.

Terate glows with black power!

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry exclaim, "oh Terate!"

Terate's body suddenly seems to shimmer. Then, with a faint whisper of a sigh, it falls away to ashes, leaving nothing but an outline in the sand.

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne ask, "Terate?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "He is an elf like me again."

With great effort the spirit of Jala gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "it wasn't you, it was the vrreal"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "My gods."

You say, "damn, damn, damn"

With great effort the spirit of Merry gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

With great effort the spirit of Rayyne gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, "He is gone."

Afterwards, the Lady came....

Thomasl says, "Rasulis we got a mess here"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "forever"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "He is gone."

You say, "he saved us all"

Thomasl rubs Rayyne gently.

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Rayyne, I am sorry for you loss. But for him, I think it was good."

Rasulis says, "I think I can WoR all of us back"

Thomasl asks, "I wonder if foggin out is an option?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "He was no longer fallen."

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "no Rasulis "

Thomasl asks, "no Krackenstar?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Krackenstar say, "we need to make sure its over"

Rasulis says, "I see"

You say, "the sphere is still here"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "You are right Krackenstar."

Thomasl says, "les get some clerics here"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Aye it is"

You say, ""

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Pray, then clerics."

You say, "I'm so sorry, sweetie"

You hear the ghostly voice of Berr say, "Dont seem much like a victory ta me none"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "there are a bunch trying to get in here"

Thomasl says, "aye Merry"

Lady Jecquelynn just arrived.

Lord Jamousii just arrived.

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "See if you can call upon Eissa to raise one of you."

Thomasl says, "me and Rasulis jus got lucky"

Thomasl beams!

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Agreed, Berr"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry ask, "see?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "I don't feel like leaving."

Thomasl says, "Cleric"

You hear the ghostly voice of Merry say, "there they are"

You hear the ghostly voice of Jala say, "ahh, another cleric."

The nebulous sphere pulses with a red light.

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "Well, I was the last person Terate killed. Not sure why he did that."

Jala says, "I appear to be alive"

Jala says, "thank you, Terate."

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero ask, "Did you pray for life, Jala?"

Rasulis says, "We were trying to destroy the sphere"

Jala says, "No, I was just ... .. risen"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "But I think it is even. He raised me once and killed me once."

Thomasl says, "I think You can destroy it with Rayyne's blade"

You hear the ghostly voice of Artuero say, "She has to live for that to happen."

Rasulis says, "The sphere is dead now Krack"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "I tried to attack it."

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "That is how I died."

Thomasl says, "well done chosen, ye have saved us from the vvrael and swayed Terate to do the right thing"

You say, "Risper......"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "I feel so...flat..right now."

You say, "Gods"

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "me toos"

Artuero asks, "Rayyne, did you see him before he departed?"

Artuero says, "He was an elf again, and peaceful."

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "I did not."

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "I was so worried about what I might be missing."

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "That I did not."

A young lass just arrived.

You hear the ghostly voice of Nyte say, "Lass"

Artuero says, "Terate Niebelun, an elf of purest Elven blood."

Jala exclaims, "ahh, the lass!"

Heathyr appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

Krackenstar exclaims, "Hello Lass !"

You hear the ghostly voice of Rayyne say, "Hello, Lass."

You say, "Lady"

Merry says, "Hail, Lass"

Heathyr kneels down.

Krackenstar bows to the young lass.

You bow to the young lass.

Heathyr bows to the young lass.

Rasulis bows to the young lass.

Nighthawk nods to the young lass.

Artuero smiles at the young lass.

Jala says, "I'd pray to you lass, but I'm busy tending a wound. My apologies."

A young lass touches Rayyne.

Merry asks, "but where is Beldin?"

Decaine turns towards the young lass and renders a sharp salute with his vultite falchion.

Artuero says, "Just what I need."

Heathyr says, "My Goddess....."

Jamousii pulls Rayyne to her feet.

Rayyne exclaims, "Thank you!"

Heathyr says, "...is it...is it truly....."

Rayyne smiles.

Lady Silkie just arrived.

Artuero smiles at Rayyne.

Jamousii asks, "the warrior as Well Lass?"

Merry asks, "Lass, could you get Beldin?"

A young lass touches Berr.

Jamousii pulls Berr to his feet.

Rayyne says, "I haven't cried this hard in a long time."

Krackenstar exclaims, "tell us its over lass !"

Berr says, "uhh"

Jamousii bows to the young lass.

Lord Rayzor just arrived.

Nyte rubs Rayyne gently.

Nyte just hugged Rayyne.

Artuero says, "Rayyne, maybe if you attack the pedastal with the sword."

You nod to Rayyne.

You say, "me either"

You sigh.

Artuero says, "Maybe not."

Jala asks, "is it over, my Lady?"

Rayyne says, "I think I'll leave it alone."

(Heathyr stares ahead blankly, beckoning with her eyes to the Goddess....)

Nyte asks, "how are ye feelin, Lass?"

(Rayyne hugs the lass.)

A young lass smiles.

Artuero says, "I still wonder why Terate killed me."

Nyte says, "please, sit..ease our minds"

A young lass says, "My children...this morning has brought the dawn of a new day, a day that we can live without the fear of the Vvrael"

Jala beams!

Nyte applauds.

Thomasl beams!

Beldin appears in a flash of light, looking slightly disoriented.

You say, "Gods, finally"

A young lass smiles.

A young lass glances at the sphere.

Beldin bows to the young lass.

A young lass says, "But..."

Nyte asks, "It be safe nows?"

Lord Ohr just arrived.

Artuero says, "Thank you for the news lass."

Jala glances at a young lass.

Jecquelynn frowns.

Jecquelynn asks, "but?"

Merry asks, "is the sphere safe?"

A young lass says, "The Vvrael still exist..."

Artuero says, "Why is there always a but."

Rayyne shudders.

Rayyne exclaims, "I'm not touching that sphere ever again!"

A young lass says, "This sphere..."

A young lass says, "Leads to worlds unknown."

Artuero says, "how about we listen to the lass."

Jecquelynn asks, "are they safe worlds?"

A young lass says, "Only the bravest and strongest should even dare attempt to enter the Eye of the Drake"

A young lass says, "Many have crossed the circles only to go mad"

Merry asks, "Like Terate?"

A young lass smiles at Merry.

(Heathyr trembles visibly, leaning forward apprehensively. )

Berr asks, "What of Risper?"

Heathyr asks, "...does...does my soul lie beyond the Eye?"

Merry says, "Risper was lost"

You say, "Risper was one of us"

Jala says, "she was ... a chosen that didn't make it."

You sigh.

Jala sighs.

Merry sniffs.

Jecquelynn asks, "Mlady..Risper..can ye retrieve her soul?"

A young lass says, "Risper was a brave soul who sacrificed herself so that the world would live on"

Jecquelynn says, "and Belle the halfling too..she has been lost."

Merry says, "it's been a terrible loss"

Merry says, "Terate bled to death in Rayyne's arms"

Jamousii says, "Tis the Ultimate sacrifice. Ones self for ones people and friends."

Rayyne says, "I don't think I can take all this."

You hug Rayyne.

Jala says, "Yes, you can. Your friends will be there with you."

Suddenly, Rayyne bursts into tears!

Truekillr says, "My Lady."

You say, "be strong, kiddo. He saved us for you"

You say, "that's no greater sacrifice, to prove his love"

Rayyne nods.

A young lass says, "Risper and Terate's sacrifice should never be forgotten"

Merry exclaims, "never!"

You nod to the young lass.

Truekillr nods to the young lass.

Truekillr says, "It never will."

Jala says, "by Ronan, it won't"

You say, "nay, they won't ever be forgotten"

Jecquelynn says, "we will never forget them."

Decaine exclaims, "Don't go through the sphere!!"

Decaine says, "i repeat do NOT go thru the sphere."

Ohr says, "maybe we can carve a tome for them in here or at the door of the shrine for all who to enter later to remember"

Heathyr says, "Aye. Their sacrifices shall live on forever in time, through our people, and our children."

Decaine says, "I got stuck in another dimension or something.."

You say, "aye, that would be fittin', Ohr."

Dartaghan says, "That was truely a noble sacerfice."

Truekillr asks, "Do you not hold their souls?"

A young lass smiles at Truekillr.

(Heathyr glances nervously at the lass at the mention of souls....wondering....)

(Rayyne cries softly at the loss of Terate.)

Merry says, "it had to be, Rayyne."

Rayyne says, "I still can't believe it."

Merry says, "he's at peace now."

(Rayyne wipes at her tears.)

[Breach, Cavern of Ages] The chamber's walls are modulated with the same large recesses that pocket the walls of the chamber to the north. Inside each, the red stone is polished to an indulgent surface that highlights the striations in the rock. On the cavern's eastern wall however, something went horribly wrong. The undulating niches are blasted into shambles around a central oval just behind a golden pedestal. There, the rock looks like it has melted, running down the side of the cavern in eddies of molten stone. You also see the Blades disk, a steel rod, a young lass and a golden pedestal with a nebulous sphere hovering above it. Also in the room: Lady Leanness, Lord Ragni, Lord Decaine, Lord Psionix, Lord Mnar who is kneeling, Lord Tsoran, Lord Cemb, Lord Galaed, Lady Kythyn, Lady Jylli, Lord Omnirus, Lord Enterobios, Lord Truekillr who is kneeling, Lord Harmonius, Lady Amerlise, Lord Kinshack, Lord Dartaghan, Lord Challen, Lady Titaniia who is kneeling, Lord Blades, Lord Ohr, Lord Kerl, Lord Beldin who is seated, Lord Rayzor, Lady Silkie, Lady Heathyr who is kneeling, Lord Tzarrakyn, Lord Tens, Lord Nighthawk, Lord Jamousii who is kneeling, Lady Jecquelynn, Lord Thomasl, Lord Artuero, Lord Rasulis, Lord Jala who is kneeling, Lord Krackenstar who is seated, Lady Rayyne, Lord Berr, Lady Merry, Lady Nyte Obvious exits: north.

Merry says, "it was so painful to watch him"

Suddenly, a bolt of radiant energy streams from the sphere! It strikes Cemb square in the chest, sending him sprawling to the floor...

* Cemb drops dead at your feet!

A young lass puts a clear vaalin orb pendant in its black satchel.

Artuero asks, "Cemb, did you attack the sphere?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Cemb say, "No"

You hear the ghostly voice of Cemb say, "Tried to lick it"

You say, "don't kiss it either"

Cemb gives a ghostly chuckle.

Rayyne says, "It is not stable."

Rayyne exclaims, "oh, Cemb!"

Merry says, "leave the sphere alone"

Decaine says, "Another dimension"

Decaine says, "My spirit got drained with every step."

A young lass says, "I will leave you now to explore this most magnificent Shrine. "

A young lass touches a large set of golden keys.

A young lass says, "Be careful through the sphere..."

A young lass curtsies.

A young lass just went north.

Thus it ends. Well done all. .

Tedra

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