I decided I
would do something easy for once. Something to warm up before I go to the Monastery.
The Mouth of Doom was clearly the obvious choice at the time. I had seen Blaze ,
Pixli and Hector (he needs a gods damn shirt) around Hope before.
There were a few new comers, two tiny goliaths Shazza + Bazza and a
fellow scaled creature by the name of Vesrot that tried to hide his appearance.
Honestly, when I signed up for this mission, I didn’t think I was signing up
for the circus. The way to
the Mouth of Doom was a wet and miserable journey, but at least it was short. Luckily,
I could prestidigitate myself dry. One thing that did worry me we when Pixli
asked me for directions. Umm, excuse me? You were the guide for this
mission. And yep, she went in the wrong direction. She muttered something about
perfection – good luck with that you’ll get there one day. One interesting
thing about going the wrong way. The door to the north spoke and warned us not
to go any further in Rappan Athuk or we’ll be doomed. Turns out he have willing
stubbled into an ancient temple of Orcus– great. Finally,
getting her bearings Pixli lead us to the door to the. The door entered to
long series of corridors where we were ambushed by several oozes . I fucking
hate oozes! Almost as much as I hate snakes. Cleaning ourselves after the oozes
we tried our fortune at the famed ‘Vegas’ room everyone has been gossiping
about it Hope. I WON! I don’t know what was better that fact that I got rich or
the fact that I was the only winner. It’s was shame
we couldn’t gamble the whole time we are there, otherwise things would have
panned out very differently. We pressed on south coming to a wide crossroads where
there was a suspicious clean square of all things . For gods sake, it isn’t going
to do anything, no matter how much you poke it with a stick! It can’t hurt you
if you just walk around it. To the
north it grew older and I had this feeling of dread. I wanted to stay back but
the others beckoned forward. Shazza + Bazza and Pixli opened the
room to reveal that the room beyond we guarded by a banshee. I was able
to shake off her terrible wail the first time, but then she screamed again.
That is when everything when dark. I don’t remember much of what happened. I
could barely tell what we happened as a flickered in and out of consciousness. All
I could hear was screams coming from what I think was Pixli and the tiny
goliaths. There was a flaming spirit carrying me along. I felt so cold, even
with a creature of flame so close to me. All I could think was that I needed to
get out faster. I mustered
all of my strength and misty stepped away only to collapse on the ground, blood
bubbling in my throat. I swear I could see the Banshee hovering over me. What
were you waiting for you bitch! It’s surprising who you think about when
you think you are going to die. I’m was so sorry about everything Sairina. Life
returned to me suddenly. I opened my eyes to see that Blaze had saved
me! You beautiful bastard. In a rare moment where I had a lapse of my senses I generosity
gave Blaze my Vegas winnings in thanks was nice. He just stared at me. Well
that was a big fucking mistake I learnt. Apparently, the idiot as no concept of
money and can’t take a compliment. I
guess that’s my near-death lesson. An epiphany that just reinforces what I
ready knew which is that everyone is an asshole.
We rested
in the Vegas room and slowly made our way out. Blaze pointed out some
hidden treasures behind one of the walls. Overall, we did end up getting out of
this with something. A pretty shitty constellation prize but I’m in no position
to argue right now. I need some more sleee……..
