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<<set $header = 0>>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <p class="double">\ <br>CRYPT SHYFTER TITANIUM PHANTOM<br> by kung fu space barbarian<br> </p>\ [[START|Author's Note]] </div>\ <<set $inventory= []>>\ <<set $hp = 15>>\ <<set $maxhp = 15>>\ <<set $gold = 25>>\ <<set $defense = 2>>\ <<set $level = 1>>\ <<set $pizza = 3>>\ <<set $atk = 3>>\ <<set $accuracy = 2>>\ <<set $def = 0>>\ <<set $speed = 3>>\ <<set $spells = 3>>\ <<set $xp = 0>>\ <<set $levelcap = 1000>>\ <<set $header = 1>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <table style="width:100%"> <tr> <td>YOU</td> <td><<display 'hpbar'>></td> <td>$hp/$maxhp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ENEMY</td> <td><<display 'ehpbar'>></td> <td>$ehp/$maxehp</td> </tr> </table>\ </div>\<<if $hp == $maxhp>>\ <progress value="100" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.75 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (1 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="75" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.50 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (.75 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="50" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.25 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (.50 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="25" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif $hp lte 0>>\ <progress value="0" max="100"> </progress> <<else>>\ <progress value="5" max="100"> </progress> <</if>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<if $pizza gte 1>>\ <<set $pizza -= 1>>\ <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ HP restored.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ You don't have any PIZZA!<br> [[OK|yourturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $ehp = random(7,10) + ($level * 2)>>\ <<set $maxehp = $ehp>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ <<set $dice = random(1,6)>>\ <<if $dice lte $speed>>\ First strike!<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <<else>>\ ENEMY makes the first move!<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<<if $ehp == $maxehp>>\ <progress value="100" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.75 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (1 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="75" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.50 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (.75 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="50" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.25 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (.50 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="25" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif $ehp lte 0>>\ <progress value="0" max="100"> </progress> <<else>>\ <progress value="5" max="100"> </progress> <</if>>\<<run UI.restart()>>\ [[Restart]]<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<if $pizza == 0>>\ <<set $pizza += random(1,2)>>\ <</if>>\ <<if $spells == 0>>\ <<set $spells += random(1,2)>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $xpgainer = random(1,6) * 100>>\ <<set $xp += $xpgainer>>\ <<if $xp gte $levelcap>>\ <<set $levelcap += 1000>>\ <<set $level += 1>>\ <<set $hpincrease = random(1,3)>>\ <<set $hp += $hpincrease>>\ <<set $maxhp += $hpincrease>>\ <<set $tohit += 1>>\ LEVEL UP! <<else>>\ VICTORY! <</if>>\ <table style="width:100%"> <tr> <td>+$xpgainer XP</td> <td>LEVEL: $level</td> <td>XP: $xp / $levelcap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HEALTH: $hp / $maxhp</td> <td>MAGIC: $spells</td> <td>PIZZA: $pizza</td> </tr> </table>\ <br>[[OK|afterallthefights]] </div>\<<if $state == 1>>\ <<goto "win1">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 2>>\ <<goto "win2">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 3>>\ <<goto "EXPLORE">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 4>>\ <<goto "win4">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 5>>\ <<goto "EXPLORE">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 6>>\ <<goto "win6">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 7>>\ <<goto "win7">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 8>>\ <<goto "win8">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 9>>\ <<goto "win9">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 10>>\ <<goto "win10">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 11>>\ <<goto "win11">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 12>>\ <<goto "win12">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 13>>\ <<goto "win13">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 14>>\ <<goto "win14">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 15>>\ <<goto "win15">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 16>>\ <<goto "win16">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 17>>\ <<goto "win17">>\ <</if>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $dice = random($accuracy,6)>>\ <<set $enemydamage = random(1,$atk) + $level>>\ <<if $dice gte $accuracy>>\ <<set $ehp -= $enemydamage>>\ <<if $ehp lte 0>>\ <<set $ehp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ATTACK hits for $enemydamage damage. You win!<br> [[OK|gotowin]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ATTACK hits for $enemydamage damage.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ Attack missed!<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $dice = random(1,6)>>\ <<set $enemydamage = random(1,6)>>\ <<if $dice lte $speed>>\ <<set $damagecalc = $enemydamage - $def>>\ <<if $damagecalc lte 0>>\ <<set $damagecalc = 0>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $hp -= $damagecalc>>\ <<if $hp lte 0>>\ <<set $hp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ENEMY hits for $damagecalc damage. You have been defeated!<br> [[OK|gotodefeat]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ENEMY hits for $damagecalc damage.<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ <<print either("Dodged","Evaded","Avoided")>> ENEMY attack!<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ You were defeated.<br> [[RETRY|Fight]] <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ What do you want to do?<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<if $spells gte 1>>\ <<set $spells -= 1>>\ <<set $spelldmg = random(3,6) + ($level * 2)>>\ <<set $ehp -= $spelldmg>>\ <<if $ehp lte 0>>\ <<set $ehp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ MAGIC hits for $spelldmg damage. You win!<br> [[OK|gotowin]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ MAGIC hits for $spelldmg damage.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ Not enough SPELL POINTS.<br> [[OK|yourturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ CHAPTER 1 THE VIZIER'S PLOT<br> [[Begin]] </div>\<<set $counter -= 1>>\ <<if $counter lte 0>>\ <<goto "Objective">>\ <<else>>\ <<set $exploreroll = random(1,10)>>\ <<if $exploreroll lte 4>>\ <<goto "Wandering Monster">>\ <<elseif $exploreroll == 5>>\ <<set $trapchecker = random(1,10)>>\ <<if $trapchecker > $speed>>\ <<set $trapdmg = random(1,3)>>\ <<set $hp -= $trapdmg>>\ <<if $hp lte 0>>\ <<set $hp = 1>>\ <</if>>\ Trap sprung! It deals $trapdmg damage!<br> [[EXPLORE]] <<else>>\ <<print either("Dodged","Evaded","Avoided")>> TRAP!<br> [[EXPLORE]] <</if>>\ <<elseif $exploreroll == 6>>\ <<set $gpfind = random(3,10)>>\ <<set $gold += $gpfind>>\ Found $gpfind gold.<br> [[OK|EXPLORE]] <<elseif $exploreroll == 7>>\ <<set $pizza += 1>>\ Found PIZZA.<br> [[OK|EXPLORE]] <<elseif $exploreroll == 8>>\ <<set $spells += 1>>\ Found MAGIC SCROLL.<br> [[OK|EXPLORE]] <<elseif $exploreroll gte 9>>\ Nothing here.<br> [[EXPLORE]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\<<if $state == 3>>\ <<goto "win3">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 5>>\ <<goto "win5">>\ <</if>>\Wandering monster attacks!<br> [[Fight]]You dodge the blades of the assassins as you deliver a flurry of punches and kicks into their un-armored bellies. You snap their wrists like tiny sticks and crush their skulls like grapes. One of the assassins turns tail and flees into the desert.<br> [[OK|slfgijrir]]You beat the assassin until he is nearly senseless. Once you’re sure the fight has left him completely, you grab him by the shirt and shake him vigorously.<br> [[Why were you trying to kill me?]] [[While you’re clearly not the muscle of the operation with those pathetic noodle arms, you also aren’t the brains either- otherwise you never would have attacked me! Who sent you?]]The journey is long and treacherous, but you manage to weave your way through the dark jungles of the East. After several hours of hard travel you manage to locate the ruins. You are exhausted and a short rest might serve you well, but you are also eager to confront the vizier and put an end to his vile sorcery. What will you do?<br> [[Rest for a while]] [[Enter the ruins]]The twisted corpse of the Shyfter lies at your feet. But how can this be? Your head is reeling with the terrifying implications. Night is falling quickly and it would be a fool’s game to enter the ruins now, so you slip away into the jungle to plan your next move.<br> [[OK|884iieiee]]After several minutes of desperate searching you enter a room filled with scrolls, tattered parchment, ink jars, and old maps. You begin flipping through the documents. Unreasoning terror grips your throat as you realize these papers contain detailed instructions on the creation of a new breed of Shyfters.<br> [[OK|s9fg9fs90]]You battle the evil spirits, but their ephemeral bodies are too elusive. You struggle valiantly against them, but in the end it is useless. They manage to subdue you and force you to your knees.<br> [[OK|fds9s0]]You nearly manage to get your hands around the vizier's neck, but by some vile trickery he creates an illusion of himself. You turn back to face the real vizier, only to find that he is gone. All that remains is the echo of his wicked laughter...<br> [[OK|sdfglsdlfl]]To understand how we got here, we must first travel back 6 months into the past. We return now to a time where the universe is still reeling from the after-effects of the Shattering, the cataclysmic explosion that shattered the multiverse and merged the timelines for good.<br> [[OK|alskfgldk]]The homeworld you once knew is gone, replaced by an exotic planet called Tusk which blends the mysteries of both magic and science. Primitive Vondu warriors wielding spears and bone daggers ride into battle on the backs of dinosaurs while the nefarious Zel fly around in starships and fight their enemies with ray guns and plasma swords.<br> [[OK|sakgksfgl]]Tusk has slowly learned to balance the powers of science and magic so that life can continue to evolve without bringing about the complete annihilation of the planet.<br> [[OK|fdsgalf]]As the Hero of the Universe (as well as the next in line to lead your tribe), you have once again been called upon to fill the role of leader. As our tale opens, you find yourself in your village on a day like any other. Townsfolk wave to you as you carry out your duties- ensuring the sick and elderly have medicine and blankets, making sure there is enough pizza to last the winter, and occasionally stopping by the arcade to crush the latest high scores.<br> [[OK|alsdfkgir]]You are carrying a load of warm, fuzzy blankets down one of the side streets when suddenly you are ambushed by a group of black-clad assassins! They draw poisoned daggers from their waistbands as they close in around you.<br> [[Treacherous vermin! What is the meaning of this?]] [[You think because I carry blankets to those in need I’ve forgotten how to fight? You’re in for a rude awakening!]]ASSASSIN: Our master will reward us with unimaginable wealth for your head! Your death is at hand, barbarian!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 1>>\ASSASSIN: Our master will reward us with unimaginable wealth for your head! Your death is at hand, barbarian!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 1>>\You give chase, but the assassin leaps onto the back of a loompa and begins to gallop away (as fast as a loompa can gallop, anyway- in fact, it’s more like a plodding walk). You put your fingers to your lips and call out with a shrill whistle. A moment later a glittering metal sky shark swoops to your side.<br> [[OK|alskglaks]]You leap onto the sky shark and zoom after the fleeing assassin. It doesn’t take long to catch up to him. You knock the assassin off his mount and press the attack.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 2>>\ASSASSIN: My master commands it! My master is all-powerful! Even you have felt the power of his magic. That's right, my master is the man who made you into what you are today! Without him you would be nothing. You look confused, barbarian. Do you doubt my words? Have you forgotten a certain vizier who once lived in the land of Bel’Thazir?<br> [[Treacherous jackal! Where is he? I’ll skin his hide!]] [[That vile serpent killed my father and sent me through a wormhole in time and space. I’ll wring his filthy neck!]]ASSASSIN: My master is the man who made you into what you are today! Without him you would be nothing. You look confused, barbarian. Do you doubt my words? Have you forgotten a certain vizier who once lived in the land of Bel’Thazir?<br> [[Treacherous jackal! Where is he? I’ll skin his hide!]] [[That vile serpent killed my father and sent me through a wormhole in time and space. I’ll wring his filthy neck!]]ASSASSIN: Your sword is useless against his magic!<br> [[We’ll see about that. Where is he?]] [[Magic won’t save your master when I get my hands on him. Tell me where he’s hiding!]]ASSASSIN: Your sword is useless against his magic!<br> [[We’ll see about that. Where is he?]] [[Magic won’t save your master when I get my hands on him. Tell me where he’s hiding!]]ASSASSIN: Don’t hurt me! I’ll tell you. He’s created a fortress amidst the ruins in the jungles to the east. But know this, barbarian: if you go there, you will only be playing into his hands. When he kills you, he will take his place on the throne once again!<br> [[Get out of my sight, you sniveling coward!]] [[You and your master will share the same fate. Die now!]]ASSASSIN: Don’t hurt me! I’ll tell you. He’s created a fortress amidst the ruins in the jungles to the east. But know this, barbarian: if you go there, you will only be playing into his hands. When he kills you, he will take his place on the throne once again!<br> [[Get out of my sight, you sniveling coward!]] [[You and your master will share the same fate. Die now!]]You shove the assassin to the side. He scrambles away and runs for his life. You turn your eyes to the east. You can see the dark splotches of the jungles tucked away between the mountains. The journey won’t be easy, but your destination is clear: locate the ruins and find the vizier. You’ll never be safe as long as he’s out there. You have to put an end to his wickedness once and for all. You grit your teeth and set out into the wilderness.<br> [[Explore|win3]] <<set $state = 3>>\ <<set $counter = 4>>\You shove the assassin's dagger through his throat. He gurgles out blood and dies. You turn your eyes to the east. You can see the dark splotches of the jungles tucked away between the mountains. The journey won’t be easy, but your destination is clear: locate the ruins and find the vizier. You’ll never be safe as long as he’s out there. You have to put an end to his wickedness once and for all. You grit your teeth and set out into the wilderness.<br> [[Explore|win3]] <<set $state = 3>>\ <<set $counter = 4>>\You slip away into a hidden grove tucked away behind a wall of trees. You’re about to sit down and rest when you spot a cluster of Gray Banana Gumdrop Root. You remember the village elders telling you these roots are burned to ward off evil spirits.<br> [[Gather roots]] [[Rest]]You approach the ruins. Black-clad assassins patrol the area, but your immediate attention is drawn to a sudden flash of light among the shadows. A large metallic figure is moving around the ruins.<br> [[OK|dkfgkr]]Obtained GRAY BANANA GUMDROP ROOTS.<br> [[OK|Rest]]You rest under the shade of the trees. HEALTH restored.<br> [[OK|ldsafjkdslgkf]] <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\Feeling well rested, you emerge from the hidden grove and approach the ruins. Black-clad assassins patrol the area, but your immediate attention is drawn to a sudden flash of light among the shadows. A large metallic figure is moving around the ruins.<br> [[OK|dkfgkr]]We have now arrived at our entry point to this little adventure. As you creep forward the ground suddenly explodes out from under your feet as a Shyfter emerges from the dirt! You stare up into the eyes of the gargantuan Shyfter with horror.<br> [[A Shyfter? But how...?]] [[You shouldn’t exist... you can’t exist!]]SHYFTER: My master is all powerful, barbarian. And by his command I will exterminate you!<br> [[OK|dfslkgklhlr]]SHYFTER: I exist, barbarian. And now I will exterminate you!<br> [[OK|dfslkgklhlr]]The Shyfter transforms into a heavily armored cat and starts shooting missiles at you.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 4>>\You spend the night observing the ruins and searching for ways to get inside. The most obvious entrance is through the front gate, but after your fight with the Shyfter the guards are on high alert, so they’d spot you instantly. You noticed several assassins carrying crates and supplies into the entrance to a nearby cave, so it is possible that cave leads into the ruins as well.<br> <<if visited("Get out of my sight, you sniveling coward!")>>\ [[OK|assassinscene]] <<else>>\ [[Kick in the front gate]] [[Sneak through the cave]] <</if>>\The snap of a twig draws your attention behind you. You draw your sword as an assassin approaches. He holds out his hands to show he means you no harm. Squinting into the dark, you discover that you recognize this man- you spared his life in the desert.<br> [[Back for more, huh? This time I won’t spare your life!]] [[So! You fled back to your master and now you’ve come to finish the job, eh?]]You burst through the front gate and enter the ruins.<br> [[Explore|win5]] <<set $state = 5>>\ <<set $counter = 4>>\You make your way over to the cave and follow the twisting passageways deep into the ruins.<br> [[Explore|win5]] <<set $state = 5>>\ <<set $counter = 4>>\ASSASSIN: Listen! I am not here to hurt you. I have come to offer my assistance. You allowed me to live despite the fact that I tried to kill you, and now I am in your debt. The others do not know that I am here- I can never return to their ranks after my failure to slay you.<br> [[OK|sg888]]ASSASSIN: Listen! I am not here to hurt you. I have come to offer my assistance. You allowed me to live despite the fact that I tried to kill you, and now I am in your debt. The others do not know that I am here- I can never return to their ranks after my failure to slay you.<br> [[OK|sg888]]ASSASSIN: But our time is short. The sun will rise soon and then it will be impossible to sneak inside undetected. There is a hidden entrance beneath the large rock on the north side of the ruins. It looks heavy, but it is just an illusion. You can enter the ruins unmolested by taking that route. But I must go now. I cannot be seen here or the vizier will cut off my head. Good luck on your quest, barbarian!<br> [[OK|lskgeriirr9]]The assassin slips away into the darkness. What will you do?<br> [[Kick in the front gate]] [[Sneak through the cave]] [[Enter the secret passageway]]Following the assassin’s directions, you are easily able to locate the false boulder. He was telling the truth- there is a staircase leading down into the ruins hidden beneath. You check to make sure you’re not being watched and enter the ruins.<br> [[Explore|win5]] <<set $state = 5>>\ <<set $counter = 4>>\You turn your attention to one of the maps. It shows the entire planet of Tusk. The map has been criss-crossed with pieces of string. You furrow your brow as you try to decipher the meaning. The string appears to align with some of the more prominent constellations known to Tusk.<br> [[OK|9dfg9sdf00]]As you trace the lines of the string, you realize that the central focus is a mysterious island hidden somewhere in the middle of the ocean. A series of nearby sketches seem to indicate that there is some sort of ancient burial chamber hidden beneath the island. That appears to be the focus or destination of the vizier, if he is indeed behind all of this.<br> [[OK|f0g0f9]]VIZIER: We meet again, barbarian! I see you’ve discovered my plans. Good! Then you will know the fate of this world before you perish! You must feel very foolish- to think, you believed the Shyfters were gone for good! But my powers are great- far greater than you could ever know!<br> [[You’re building Shyfters?]] [[What do you seek in this burial chamber, dog?]]VIZIER: Indeed. I managed to obtain these ancient schematics from a mutual friend of ours... the Atomic Angel. The Angel is dead now, of course- slain by the magic sword imbued with the ability to snuff out any life across the timelines. That was before the Shattering, but no dead spirits have been known to return to life after that catastrophic event.<br> [[OK|f7gfd8sg]]VIZIER: Ah, yes... I have learned the location of a primordial Shyfter god called the Titanium Phantom, whom I will soon summon to this world! And when I do, I will become all-powerful! The Shyfters will once again reign supreme!<br> [[You’re building Shyfters?]] [[I will destroy you!]] [[The Shyfters would never share power with you. You are a fool!]]VIZIER: Regardless, the designs are mine now. I believe you encountered one of my prototypes outside the ruins. Clearly my designs need a little more work. But we are on the right path, wouldn’t you agree?<br> [[What do you seek in this burial chamber, dog?]] [[I will destroy you!]]VIZIER: I made the mistake of banishing you across the stars the last time we met. I can see now that was a grave error. This time I won’t be so forgiving. Guards! Capture the barbarian! We will use this cretin to further our plans!<br> [[OK|asgpadp]]VIZIER: I made the mistake of banishing you across the stars the last time we met. I can see now that was a grave error. This time I won’t be so forgiving. Guards! Capture the barbarian! We will use this cretin to further our plans!<br> [[OK|asgpadp]]The evil spirits swirl around and attack!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 6>>\VIZIER: You will help me summon the Titanium Phantom! Using your blood as a sacrifice, I will shepherd him into this world and then my power will be unmatched! I will be the king of all!<br> [[OK|dsfgjdo]]<<if visited("Gather roots")>>\ You suddenly remember the Gray Banana Gumdrop Roots tucked away in your pocket. The village elders said burning the roots would ward off evil spirits! You carefully reach into your pocket and dig out the roots. With a swift motion you toss the roots into a nearby brazier. The roots begin to burn and the room fills with smoke.<br> [[OK|sfdosodofp]] <<else>>\ The evil spirits seem to take offense to this idea. They begin quarrelling with the vizier in some bizarre dialect, and soon the argument leads to the vizier blasting one of the spirits with a magic bolt.<br> [[OK|as6da6s5]] <</if>>\The spirits shriek in terror and flee the room as the vizier rages and orders them to return immediately. The room falls silent. You stand face to face with the man who killed your father.<br> [[OK|lsflsk]]The remaining spirits hiss and depart as the vizier rages and orders them to return immediately. The room falls silent. You stand face to face with the man who killed your father.<br> [[OK|lsflsk]]VIZIER: Don't look so smug, barbarian. My minions may have fled, but don't forget how our last battle played out! This one will be no different!<br> [[OK|asdkflgskdl]]The vizier powers up his magic staff. You grit your teeth and prepare for the battle of a lifetime.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 7>>\The vizier may no longer be in the ruins, but you're certain you know where he went. The maps in this room show the location of the mysterious island. The vizier intends to go there to summon a powerful Shyfter god, but you won't let that happen.<br> [[OK|sflgdsgldls]]Snatching up the maps, you exit the ruins and look to the stars. You are now in a race against time, and if you lose the Shyfters will return. You must make sure they don't.<br> [[Continue to Chapter 2]]<<if $header == 1>>\ <div class="myDiv">\ <span class='no'>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <<link "Back">><<run Engine.backward()>><</link>> | <<link "Save">><<script>>UI.saves()<</script>><</link>> | [[Restart][state.restart()]] </div>\ </span>\ </div> <</if>>\You stare up into the eyes of the gargantuan Shyfter. This shouldn't be possible- he shouldn't exist! The Shyfters should have been destroyed when the timelines were merged and the Star King was killed. But the evidence is undeniable: the Shyfters have returned!<br> [[OK|kfdgjls]]<div style="text-align: center;">\ CHAPTER 2 TITANIUM PHANTOM<br> [[Begin|ch2]] </div>\Your old nemesis, the mighty vizier, has returned! After tracking the nefarious villain to his secret hideout, you learned a terrible truth- the vizier has obtained schematics detailing the creation of Shyfters! And even worse, he plans to summon a primordial Shyfter god known as the Titanium Phantom to this world. He must be stopped!<br> [[OK|dsfligsri]]Following the maps you discovered in the vizier’s fortress, you find yourself standing on the docks looking out to sea. According to the maps, the Titanium Phantom’s resting place is hidden on a mysterious island. Perhaps you can hitch a ride on one of the ships docked in the harbor...<br> [[OK|4890]]A sudden shout draws your attention. You notice a group of pirates bullying a merchant. The merchant attempts to flee, but falls on the wooden planks of the dock. He begs you for help.<br> [[Fight the pirates]] [[Tell the pirates to leave him alone]]You rush forward and attack the pirates!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 8>>\PIRATE: Keep your nose out of this, barbarian! This man owes us a lot of money, and we’re going to make sure he pays!<br> [[OK|df8g9r9]]MERCHANT: Please! Our last voyage was a complete failure! I have nothing! Allow me to set sail once more and when I return I’ll pay you double!<br> [[OK|sdkfgslrl]]Your fight with the pirates leads you onto a ship filled with exotic animals locked in cages. The pirates, realizing they are about to lose, unlock one of the biggest cages. A giant gorilla emerges and begins rampaging across the ship. It grabs pirates and tosses them overboard, then makes its way for the docks.<br> [[OK|sdifgosdfo]]You grit your teeth. If that gorilla reaches the docks, there’s no telling how much damage it will cause. You race after the mighty brute and wallop it with a powerful punch. The enraged gorilla turns its attention on you.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 9>>\The gorilla is strong, but you are stronger still! You subdue the gorilla with your rippling muscles and astonishing kung fu skills. You toss the whimpering gorilla back into its cage and leap off the ship. The merchant from earlier approaches.<br> [[OK|lsfkgsrkr]]MERCHANT: Your skill is unmatched, even by the ferocity of a great ape! I owe you my life, barbarian. If there is anything I can do to thank you, please tell me!<br> [[Who are you?]] [[I seek passage to a remote island. Can you take me?]]PIRATE: Ha! How stupid do you think we are? If we allow you to leave, you’ll never come back. You’ll pay us now or we’ll take your worthless life!<br> [[Back off, pirate scum! This man is now under my protection!]] [[Be reasonable. The man clearly has nothing. Taking his life won’t benefit anyone.]]PIRATE: Then we’ll just have to kill both of you! Come on, mateys! Cut the barbarian’s throat!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 8>>\PIRATE: You’re right. This man is poor, but those baubles you carry are surely worth a fortune! Forget about that bum, mateys! Cut the barbarian’s throat instead!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 8>>\MERCHANT: My name is Anko. I am a humble silk merchant. Those pirates force anyone who docks in this harbor to pay a hefty tax, but after the failure of my last voyage I found myself unable to pay. It is a difficult life trying to make a living on the high seas.<br> [[I seek passage to a remote island. Can you take me?]]The merchant examines the map in your hand and furrows his brow.<br> [[OK|sdfg99]]MERCHANT: I have heard rumors of this island... dark and terrible rumors. All ships avoid this place. They say the island is shrouded in fog and is home to sea monsters. Some speak of a vast hoard of treasure buried in the tomb hidden beneath the island, but no ship that goes there has ever returned. It would be a fool’s quest to go there.<br> [[You owe me, remember?]] [[If you take me to this island I will pay your debts to the pirates.]]MERCHANT: Very well. Follow me to my ship. We will set sail immediately.<br> [[OK|lasfkglek]]MERCHANT: Very well. Follow me to my ship. We will set sail immediately.<br> [[OK|lasfkglek]]You board the merchant’s ship and set sail.<br> [[Explore]]After several days of uneventful sailing, the outline of a dark island suddenly appears on the horizon. Dark clouds begin forming overhead and before long you are swept up in a terrible storm. Lightning flashes and thunder booms as powerful waves crash against the sides of the ship.<br> [[OK|lskfglsdfkgsldfkgls]]The storm sends your ship smashing into the rocks of the shore. You are thrown from the deck with such violent force that you are knocked senseless!<br> [[OK|sgldskgsdkl]]By the time you come to, the storm has passed by. You are lying on the beach amidst the wreckage of your ship. There is no sign of the rest of the crew.<br> [[Search the wreckage]]You begin digging through the wreckage. You don’t find the crew, but you do discover an odd trinket- a beautiful necklace of colored seashells. You grab the necklace and stuff it in your pocket. Maybe you can sell it to one of the merchants when you return to the mainland.<br> [[Explore the island]]With the ship being smashed to pieces, you have nowhere to go but onward. Seeing no trace of the crew, you begin searching the island for the ancient burial chamber. Your exploration leads you into a dark jungle. You creep stealthily through the shadows, but a strange sensation overtakes you. You get the feeling that you’re being hunted!<br> [[OK|lsfglsdkrl]]Just then a pack of lions emerge from the trees! The lions prowl around you, sniffing and snarling. Once they determine that you are alone and not a threat, they pounce on you as one!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 10>>\You fend off the lions and flee into the woods. Searching desperately for a means of escape, you suddenly stumble across the entrance to a dark tomb. Seeing no other option, you rush inside and seal the stone door behind you. You can hear the lions roaring outside, but for now you are safe.<br> [[OK|alsdflslg]]The tomb is lit by flickering torchlight. You venture deeper into the tomb, searching for other entrances or escape routes. Your exploration leads you to a large vaulted chamber. The ceiling has been carved away, giving you a clear view of the sky above. The storm clouds have rolled away and you are dazzled by the brilliant light of the stars.<br> [[OK|alsdflasdg]]You furrow your brow. There is something strangely familiar about the pattern of stars up above. You pull out the map and realize that the stars above this location align exactly with the pattern shown on the map! This must be the entrance to the burial chamber the vizier was seeking! You stow the map and head deeper into the dungeon.<br> [[Explore|sd0s0d]]The echoes of a dark, ominous voice reach your ears as you descend deeper into the catacombs. Following a trail of flickering torchlight, you finally emerge into a grand chamber etched with arcane runes and esoteric symbols.<br> [[OK|dsf9g8r]]The shadowy figure of the vizier stands above an altar holding a golden dagger. A bloody corpse lies before him. He glances up and you enter and laughs.<br> [[Party’s over, bucko!]] [[Drop the dagger and step away from the altar.]]VIZIER: You’re too late, barbarian! The ritual is complete! Marvel at the magnificence of this primordial being! Bow your head in reverence, for your new god stands before you! Behold! The Titanium Phantom!<br> [[OK|dfg73743]]VIZIER: You’re too late, barbarian! The ritual is complete! Marvel at the magnificence of this primordial being! Bow your head in reverence, for your new god stands before you! Behold! The Titanium Phantom!<br> [[OK|dfg73743]]The bloody corpse suddenly explodes into gore as an impossibly large Shyfter rips out of it. The immense god bellows with the fury of a thousand lifetimes as it immediately begins smashing its way out of the burial chamber. The vizier flees in terror as the ceiling begins to collapse.<br> [[OK|laskglkr]]The Shyfter’s rampage leads it directly towards you. Defend yourself!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 11>>\The monstrosity destroys everything in its path and swats you aside like a bug. You smash through a crumbling wall and skitter to a halt on a stretch of sand. Looking around, you realize that you are back on the beach. Waves crash nearby and starlight glitters overhead.<br> [[Escape the island]] [[Go back and fight the Shyfter]]You begin searching for a way off the island when suddenly a voice calls out to you. It is the vizier. He is covered in blood and looks very weak.<br> [[Serves you right, you abominable dog!]] [[Have you satisfied your lust for power yet? Can’t you see a Shyfter would never share power with the likes of you?]]You turn around to confront the Shyfter again when suddenly a voice calls out to you. It is the vizier. He is covered in blood and looks very weak.<br> [[Serves you right, you abominable dog!]] [[Have you satisfied your lust for power yet? Can’t you see a Shyfter would never share power with the likes of you?]]VIZIER: I made a grave mistake. I thought that brute would thank me for summoning him to this world, but there is no reasoning with it. We must escape this island before it kills us!<br> [[You’re on your own, chump.]] [[You killed my father. This world will be a better place if that thing rips your head off.]]VIZIER: I made a grave mistake. I thought that brute would thank me for summoning him to this world, but there is no reasoning with it. We must escape this island before it kills us!<br> [[You’re on your own, chump.]] [[You killed my father. This world will be a better place if that thing rips your head off.]]The vizier moans in agony, but a sudden look of greed flashes across his face. He begins scrambling across the sand. You realize the source of his excitement is the necklace of colored shells you found earlier. It is lying on the beach. It must have fallen out of your pocket when you were thrown halfway across the island.<br> [[OK|lsdfkgsdk]]The vizier moans in agony, but a sudden look of greed flashes across his face. He begins scrambling across the sand. You realize the source of his excitement is the necklace of colored shells you found earlier. It is lying on the beach. It must have fallen out of your pocket when you were thrown halfway across the island.<br> [[OK|lsdfkgsdk]]You step on the vizier’s outstretched hand and pick up the necklace. You hold it in front of his face, taunting him with it.<br> [[See something you like?]] [[This is no ordinary necklace, is it?]]VIZIER: That necklace- give it to me! It may be our only hope of salvation! The power imbued in that necklace is beyond your primitive understanding.<br> [[Not a chance, pal.]] [[Tell me how to activate its magic.]]VIZIER: That necklace- give it to me! It may be our only hope of salvation! The power imbued in that necklace is beyond your primitive understanding.<br> [[Not a chance, pal.]] [[Tell me how to activate its magic.]]Just then the island begins to rumble. The Titanium Phantom bursts out of the ruins and crashes onto the beach. You begin to run, but the vizier’s cry causes you to hesitate. Looking back over your shoulder you watch as the gargantuan shapeshifting god scoops up the wicked man in a powerful fist and devours him like a stick of beef jerky.<br> [[OK|asifgsd9f8]]Just then the island begins to rumble. The Titanium Phantom bursts out of the ruins and crashes onto the beach. You begin to run, but the vizier’s cry causes you to hesitate. Looking back over your shoulder you watch as the gargantuan shapeshifting god scoops up the wicked man in a powerful fist and devours him like a stick of beef jerky.<br> [[OK|asifgsd9f8]]Clutching the shells of the necklace, you swear an ancient oath. Suddenly the waves explode outward and a giant kraken emerges from the depths of the ocean. Blind with fury, the Shyfter lumbers towards the new monstrosity and the two mighty titans clash.<br> [[OK|sakfgs8d99]]Their battle shakes the very foundations of the earth, but in the end the Shyfter proves to be more powerful. It rips the kraken in half and tosses the shredded corpse aside. Then it turns its focus on you.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 12>>\You battle the Shyfter with all your might. The brute picks you up and opens its mouth, revealing hundreds of razor sharp teeth. You throw the shell necklace directly down the monster’s gullet. The Shyfter releases you as it begins to choke on the shells. You can’t be sure, but you have a feeling those shells are nearly indestructible. You imagine the razor sharp edges slicing the Shyfter’s throat to ribbons.<br> [[OK|fs73y7838]]The Titanium Phantom morphs into a fighter jet and flies away.<br> [[Search the island for treasure]] [[Build a raft and sail away]]You begin searching the area for treasure, but suddenly the volcanoes on the island begin to erupt. You frantically race towards the beach and begin gathering scraps of driftwood. You tie them together to form a makeshift raft and then shove out to sea. You watch as the tiny island is consumed in fire and sinks beneath the waves.<br> [[OK|ksdfglslf]]Suddenly the volcanoes on the island begin to erupt. You frantically race towards the beach and begin gathering scraps of driftwood. You tie them together to form a makeshift raft and then shove out to sea. You watch as the tiny island is consumed in fire and sinks beneath the waves.<br> [[OK|ksdfglslf]]You heave a deep sigh. The sun is coming up over the horizon, but a new day won’t change the terrible truth- the Titanium Phantom has been unleashed upon the world. Tusk is in grave danger, and you have a feeling it will be up to you to save the world once again. You paddle your way towards the mainland... and another exciting adventure!<br> [[Continue to the final chapter]]<div style="text-align: center;">\ CHAPTER 3 PHANTOM'S FALL<br> [[Begin|ch3]] </div>\The unthinkable has happened- an ancient Shyfter god that has slept beneath the earth for centuries has been awakened and is now rampaging across the world! Your quest to destroy the abominable Titanium Phantom has led you here, to a ruined temple said to contain a magic sword with the power to destroy Shyfters.<br> [[OK|sdkfgsdlfgls]]The vaulted chambers of the temple are swarming with ravenous hordes of Shyfters shaped like beetles, wasps, spiders, and giant ants. Looks like you’ll have to fight them to reach the sword!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 13>>\You leave a trail of Shyfter corpses in your wake as you make your way through the temple. You can see the glowing sword up ahead. Suddenly a voice calls out to you. You spin around and see a woman locked in a cage nearby.<br> [[OK|skdfgklsdl]]She is a dainty little thing with a supple waist and curly brown hair. The skimpy rags she wears barely conceal her ample bosom and shapely hips. The fire in her eyes burns hotter than the glare of some of the most stalwart warriors you have ever encountered. <br> [[Stand back, I’ll smash the lock on this cage.]] [[I didn’t know the Shyfters were taking prisoners.]]ALORA: You'd better hurry up, barbarian. The Titanium Phantom is spawning these disgusting bugs. He has the power to create new Shyfters at will.<br> [[I’ve come to claim the magic sword of this temple. I will use it to destroy him.]] [[There, the lock is broken. Step out of that cage and stay close to me. Once we get out of here I’m going to hunt down the Phantom.]]ALORA: There seems to be a lot you don’t know about these creatures, barbarian. For one thing, the Titanium Phantom is spawning these disgusting bugs. He has the power to create new Shyfters at will.<br> [[I’ve come to claim the magic sword of this temple. I will use it to destroy him.]] [[There, the lock is broken. Step out of that cage and stay close to me. Once we get out of here I’m going to hunt down the Phantom.]]ALORA: No. The magic blade in this temple belonged to an order of warrior women. I have served among their ranks for many years. The sword is mine by right, and I know how to use it.<br> [[OK|lskdfgsldfklg]]ALORA: I know you are- and I’m coming with you.<br> [[Are you sure?]] [[No. It’s too dangerous.]]Suddenly a giant Shyfter drops from the ceiling. It blocks your path to the magic sword.<br> [[OK|skfglsdkgls]]ALORA: I can fight as well as anyone. The magic blade in this temple belonged to an order of warrior women. I have served among their ranks for many years. The sword is mine by right, and I know how to use it.<br> [[OK|lskdfgsldfklg]]ALORA: I can fight as well as anyone. The magic blade in this temple belonged to an order of warrior women. I have served among their ranks for many years. The sword is mine by right, and I know how to use it.<br> [[OK|lskdfgsldfklg]]SHYFTER: We'll see about that! My master will shower me with praise for killing you!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 14>>\Alora steps over the dead Shyfter, picks up the glowing sword, twirls it around, and raises it above her head. A bolt of lightning shoots down from the sky and strikes the blade, encasing her body in pure energy. You shield your eyes. When the light fades, you are stunned to see a fully-armored warrior standing before you.<br> [[Neat trick.]] [[Dang, that was cool!]]ALORA: I know, right? My name is Alora, by the way. If you’re going to hunt down the Titanium Phantom, you should come with me. The Phantom has enslaved an entire town to the north- my hometown. He’s fortified a base beneath the graveyard and taken most of the villagers there, including my parents and my sister. I intend to rescue them.<br> [[Very well. I’ll follow your lead on this one.]] [[It seems like you have everything under control. Why did I even need to break you out of that cage in the first place?]]ALORA: I know, right? My name is Alora, by the way. If you’re going to hunt down the Titanium Phantom, you should come with me. The Phantom has enslaved an entire town to the north- my hometown. He’s fortified a base beneath the graveyard and taken most of the villagers there, including my parents and my sister. I intend to rescue them.<br> [[Very well. I’ll follow your lead on this one.]] [[It seems like you have everything under control. Why did I even need to break you out of that cage in the first place?]]You follow Alora out of the temple and into the wilderness. The journey to the north leads through a dark forest. Be ready for anything.<br> [[Explore|000000]]Alora shrugs and mutters something about poor writing skills.<br> [[OK|eokfs]]As you draw near the village, you discover that the path through the woods is blocked by a crashed starship. You take a few minutes to rummage through the wreckage in search of anything that might be of use.<br> [[OK|sldfkgldsf]]You follow Alora out of the temple and into the wilderness. The journey to the north leads through a dark forest. Be ready for anything.<br> [[Explore|000000]]You uncover a hidden stash of thermal pods in one of the crates onboard. You and Alora gather a few of the thermal pods and put them in a satchel. You never know when a thermal pod might come in handy!<br> [[OK|sidfgosdogo]]You arrive at the town a short while later. Alora cries out at the sight of her home- the area is in ruins. Many of the houses have burned down, the crops have been trampled, and the livestock slaughtered.<br> [[The Shyfters will pay for this.]] [[Let’s look around. There must be survivors hiding somewhere.]]ALORA: The Shyfters took their prisoners to the graveyard. Follow me.<br> [[OK|asdkfkasdk]]ALORA: The graveyard. The Shyfters took their prisoners to the graveyard. Follow me.<br> [[OK|asdkfkasdk]]Alora leads you through the ashes of the town. The graveyard is just ahead, but the entrance is blocked by a large group of people. Alora seems to recognize one of them.<br> [[OK|sldfglsdl]]ALORA: Father? Father! It is you! You’re alive! What-?<br> [[OK|ksdfglsdfl]]The man Alora calls father suddenly lurches forward and attacks her. Arcane fire burns in his eyes. As you look around at the gathered villagers, you notice that same eerie light glowing in their eyes as well.<br> [[They’re under a spell!]] [[Be careful, Alora. Their minds aren’t their own!]]Alora shoves her father back, but the horde of brainwashed villagers presses in. Alora grips her sword in a white-knuckle grip.<br> [[OK|skdfglsdl]]Alora shoves her father back, but the horde of brainwashed villagers presses in. Alora grips her sword in a white-knuckle grip.<br> [[OK|skdfglsdl]]ALORA: We’ll need to fight our way through. But try not to hurt them! We may be able to restore their minds to them when we destroy the Titanium Phantom!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 15>>\You battle the villagers, careful to knock them senseless instead of killing them, but it is tiring work. Alora is distraught at having to fight her friends and family, but you finally manage to clear a way through to the graveyard. Alora leads you into a large mausoleum and you descend into the darkness of the earth.<br> [[Explore|f8gs99]]Grabbing a torch off the wall, you lead the way deeper into the mysterious chambers. Suddenly Alora calls out from behind you, but her muffled cry is cut off. By the time you turn around, Alora is gone.<br> [[OK|laskdflak]]Just then your head is rocked by a powerful blow. You raise the torch in your fist and realize that you’re surrounded by a swarm of Shyfter spawn. You cast aside the torch and leap into battle.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 16>>\You defeat the Shyfters, but things are looking bad. The village is destroyed, the people have been mind controlled, and Alora is nowhere to be seen. The Titanium Phantom is a fearsome foe indeed!<br> [[OK|aksdfglsdkf]]You progress further into the dungeon. At last you emerge into a large chamber. Amidst the rows of coffins and sarcophagi you spot the Titanium Phantom. The brute’s eyes are closed, but the hum of electricity fills the air.<br> [[OK|lsfdkjgsldkjf]]You notice that the wall behind the Phantom is stacked with computer terminals and video monitors. The Shyfter has plugged itself into those devices, but what is it doing? Uploading information? Downloading information? Whatever the case, it doesn’t bode well...<br> [[OK|askdfglsdfkl]]The Phantom’s eyes suddenly bolt open. He stares at you as he rips the power cords out of his arms and head.<br> [[Time to die, Shyfter.]] [[Looking for dirty pictures on the internet, Phantom?]]TITANIUM PHANTOM: You are too late, barbarian. I have just uploaded the designs for my Shyfters to a database stored in the galactic cloud. It will be impossible to stop the spread of that information. Like a virus, the plans for the creation of Shyfters will spread throughout the universe. The Shyfters will reign supreme!<br> [[Yeah, yeah. I’ve heard it all before.]] [[You guys are really sticking with the whole “take over the universe” plan, huh? You sure are persistent, I’ll give you that much.]]TITANIUM PHANTOM: It seems our humor is incompatible, barbarian. Your sarcastic wit is lost on me. I was uploading the designs for my Shyfters to a database stored in the galactic cloud. It will be impossible to stop the spread of that information. Like a virus, the plans for the creation of Shyfters will spread throughout the universe. The Shyfters will reign supreme!<br> [[Yeah, yeah. I’ve heard it all before.]] [[You guys are really sticking with the whole “take over the universe” plan, huh? You sure are persistent, I’ll give you that much.]]TITANIUM PHANTOM: Our rule is inevitable. But first you die!<br> [[OK|sldfkjgslkjrl]]TITANIUM PHANTOM: Our rule is inevitable. But first you die!<br> [[OK|sldfkjgslkjrl]]The Titanium Phantom shapeshifts into a metal-plated wooly mammoth and attacks!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 17>>\The battle is epic, but the Phantom is too powerful! He crushes your head into a wall and throws you across the room. You crumble to the floor, defeated. The Titanium Phantom laughs as he stands over you.<br> [[OK|lsdkfgslk]]The clink of metal draws your attention. Looking down, you see a thermal pod rolling across the floor. You’d almost forgotten! You feign defeat as you subtly reach into your satchel and pull out a thermal pod. The giant Shyfter reaches down and picks you up by the throat.<br> [[OK|slfdglsdlf]]TITANIUM PHANTOM: I will display your body on the pinnacle of the highest mountain on this worthless planet. All will know that I, the Titanium Phantom, was the one who defeated you! I will conquer all!<br> [[I have a better plan- how about I make you explode?]] [[I hope you like the taste of explosions, you creepy Shyfter!]]You shove the thermal pod down the Titanium Phantom’s gullet. He drops you and clutches his throat, desperately tearing at the skin of his neck to try and rip the bomb out. Too late.<br> [[OK|alfskgkslkdfkl]]You shove the thermal pod down the Titanium Phantom’s gullet. He drops you and clutches his throat, desperately tearing at the skin of his neck to try and rip the bomb out. Too late.<br> [[OK|alfskgkslkdfkl]]The Titanium Phantom explodes in a shower of green gore, splattering the entire chamber in a spray of thick slime. You wipe the goo out of your eyes as you survey your handiwork. A job well done.<br> [[OK|sldkfgslk]]A roar of celebration greets you as you emerge from the tomb. The villagers gather about you, their minds restored. They cheer your name and thank you for your heroics. Alora stands nearby holding the severed head of a giant Shyfter. She grins at you as her father wraps her in a giant hug.<br> [[OK|laksdfjglsjri]]The world is safe from the Titanium Phantom, but the universe will soon know the secret of how to create Shyfters. Will the struggle never end? Perhaps not, but for now you can rest. Grab a slice of pizza and enjoy it- because there are sure to be new adventures on the horizon and you’ll want to be ready for them!<br> THE END!KUNG FU SPACE BARBARIAN: At the end of The Dark Tower, Stephen King issued a warning to readers: stop reading now if you want the happy ending. I'd urge you to do the same with Crypt Shyfter. "Wrath of the Star King" is the definitive ending to the series... unless you want to believe that Crypt Shyfter will go on forever. In that case, read on. But know that any future Crypt Shyfter adventures will not be written by me- if you want more, they'll need to be written by you.<br> [[Read on]] [[End]]If you insist...<br> [[BEGIN|Intro]]The tale is at an end. The Starfreaks are no more!