Dragon's Eye IV
The freed adventurers set up a base of operations in the Snake-infested lair. The crusaders sally forth to eradicate the remaining nests of vipers - cut off from the exits. Returning frequently to this safe haven to rest, the freed adventurers more than pay off their debt of rescue.
The Paladins to indeed return frequently to rest, for the evil Snakes are tough opponents. Their leader, taking the illusionary form of a little girl, taunts the heroines into battle against hordes of her minions. Vicous traps take their toll but the Vipers are slowly pushed back. Neeme begins casting powerful spells, specialising in fire magic at first to drive back the Snakes. Captured stocks of magic arrows assist in the battles as the paldins smite the evil serpent warriors and their priests.
In several desparate struggles the enemy are caught in their own traps, blocked in the doorway of a room and firey oil cast on them and one of their own sacred weapons - a fine bow able to fire arrows rapidly - turned on themselves to mow them down.
Justice, Right and Good prevail as the horrors of this particular enemy fade with destruction of their leader Xuonemei in an epic fight. Only by drawing on every ounce of the faith in their God, every potion, every clever spell, is this false abominable demon and her followers destroyed.
Many fine magical items are capture and put to work for the cause. But again, the source of evil in the North remains elusive.  |