The
Prophet was soothed deeply by the song of the
Jester as he played. The camp was quiet all through their slumber. No echoes, no oinks, no thrashing of whips were anywhere to be heard.
The
Prophet jumped up and walked towards the oaken door. He gazed at it longingly before laughing madly.
"What the hell are you laughing at, freak?" asked the
Arbalist, poking the madman with a crossbow bolt.
"Don't you see?! Don't you see!? One door!" screamed the
Prophet. He laughed wildly again, dancing in circles and clapping his hands.
"Shut up, you damn fool! They'll hear us!"
"No hearing, no eyes, no tongues or lies!" The
Prophet balled his hand into a fist, rapping on the door once, twice, then a third time.
All was silent...
Until the door moved open and a
Hooded figure beckoned them enter.
The
Heroes did not move. In the firelight, this figure had no face. No figure. Ethereal, yet corporeal.
The
Prophet entered gleefully, stepping into the deep Darkness that lay in wait behind the door.
"
Enter now or journey back to the surface. Your destiny is behind this door, but only you may take hold of it, Heroes," said the
Hooded One.
"And if it's a trap?" asked the
Bounty Hunter.
"
If I intended to kill you, you would not be here."
"Then explain why we've fought, bled, and died to reach this point!" shouted the
Crusader.
"
Trial and tribulation to culminate in a journey hard-fought. Destiny comes to those that seek it and persevere under hardship. I have watched for many days as friend and foe perished beneath the cobbles of this manor. This Dungeon contains a great evil beyond the realm of man," said the
Hooded One. "
All answers lie beyond this oaken door. But your journey is not yet over. You have a final task to deal with, Heroes."
The
Heroes stepped forward, through the doorway, and into the Darkness.
THE DAMAGE
Bounty Hunter
Grave Robber
Arbalist
Crusader
Leper
Jester
Highwayman
Hellion
Hound Master
Caretaker
GreyBidoof the Man-at-Arms
Occulist
Plague Doctor
Vestal
Necromancer
Acolyte
Brawler
Bloodletter
Cutthroat
Thug
Swine Prince
Swinetaur
Wilbur
Swine Drummer
Shambler
Gypsy
Hag
Crone
Prophet -1
Villager
Blacksmith
Barkeep
Priest
Guildman
Guildlady
Wanderer
Nurse
Grave Digger
THE GAMEPLAY