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<<set $header = 0>>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <p class="double">\ <br>CRYPT SHYFTER STORM SHADOW<br> by kung fu space barbarian<br> </p>\ [[Start|CharCreater]] </div>\ <<set $hp = 10>>\ <<set $sexy = 0>>\ <<set $magic = 0>>\ <<set $sneaky = 0>>\ <<set $beefy = 0>>\ <<set $skill = 0>>\ <<set $gold = 15>>\ <<set $pizza = 0>>\ <<set $beer = 1>>\ <<set $dep = "zero">>\ <<set $inventory= []>>\ <<set $inventory.push("Sword")>>\ <<set $inventory.push("Healing Beer (+5 HP)")>>\ <<set $gun = 0>>\ <<set $boom = 0>>\ <<set $comp = "none">>\ <<set $saved = 0>>\ <<set $sp = 40>>\ <<set $header = 1>>\It's not easy being a Shyfter.<br> [[Continue|Shyfter]] <<set $skill += 1>>\CONGRATULATIONS!<br> You win.Sure, you can change into anything you want. You can become a lizard or a dragon, a tiger or a soft little kitty cat. Of course it's nice to have arms that can morph into swords and laser guns, feet that can become rocket boosters, and shoulders that can support grenade launchers. Heck, it even comes in handy to have heat-seeking eyeballs, especially when you're hunting for invisible goober snakes.<br> [[Continue|shfy]] <<set $challenges = 0>>\ <<set $army = 0>>\ <<set $gobs = 0>>\ <<set $dreds = 0>>\ <<set $drags = 0>>\But the downsides can outweigh the good (if you're not careful). Take, for example, those pesky barbarians.<br> [[Continue|barbs]]Despite the challenges, you're positive that this time you will succeed. Why?<br> [[Is it because I found a rad new way to kill barbarians?]] [[Did I acquire impenetrable armor?]] [[Have I learned from my past mistakes?]]They're always getting in the way, thwarting your plans for world domination and killing you over and over again, sending you into a dreamless slumber for a thousand years at a time. It can be pretty frustrating to have to put your plans on hold for so long, only to return and immediately be sent through a wormhole.<br> [[Continue|succedd]]No. You've just decided that instead of trying to take over the world on your own, this time you're going to build a team to help you.<br> [[Continue|theteam]]No. You've just decided that instead of trying to take over the world on your own, this time you're going to build a team to help you.<br> [[Continue|theteam]]Not really. You've just decided that instead of trying to take over the world on your own, this time you're going to build a team to help you.<br> [[Continue|theteam]]In order to begin your quest for true dominion over this world, you will need to gather three disparate factions into one glorious army. It won't be easy, but the life of a Shyfter never is.<br> [[Continue|gatherd]]The three groups you'll be recruiting to your cause are listed below. Select each name on the list to learn more about them or, if you're ready to start your adventure, choose "Begin Quest."<br> [[The goblins]] [[The dragons]] [[The Dreadnaughts]] [[Begin Quest]]The goblins are a tribe of savages who live in the hills to the north, where they perform perverse rituals to ancient gods and remain largely hidden from the world.<br> [[The dragons]] [[The Dreadnaughts]] [[Begin Quest]]Dragons are the mightiest and fiercest of all the mortal beasts. They dominate the air and make their homes in the south. Your target will be Skycap Mountain, where the Dragon King rules over all.<br> [[The goblins]] [[The Dreadnaughts]] [[Begin Quest]]Dreadnaughts are undead minotaur warriors made from the stuff of nightmares. They reside in the Festering Swamps to the east. Dreadnaughts respect power above all else. Only the mightiest of warriors could inspire the Dreadnaughts to follow them.<br> [[The goblins]] [[The dragons]] [[Begin Quest]]As a newly re-formed Shyfter, you will have to start out small. World domination is a long term goal, so for right now you've set your sights on conquering the capital city of Azmar: Irongate.<br> [[Continue|iron]]<<set $drags += 1>>\ <<set $army += 1>>\ The dragons live on Skycap Mountain, far to the south. How will you get there?<br> [[Turn into a pterodactyl]] [[Turn into a cheetah]] [[Turn into a pigeon]]The goblins live in the rugged hills to the north. How will you get there?<br> [[Transform into a hawk]] [[Transform into a dragon]] [[Transform into a giant wolf]] <<set $army += 1>>\ <<set $gobs += 1>>\<<set $dreds += 1>>\ <<set $army += 1>>\ The Dreadnaughts prowl in the Festering Swamps. How will you get there?<br> [[Turn into a goose]] [[Turn into an eagle]] [[Turn into a vulture]]You morph into a glittering metal hawk and soar into the air using your rocket booster wings. You fly at supersonic speed, slashing through a flock of helpless birds that flutter in your path. Bloody feathers twirl in the wind behind you.<br> [[Continue|arrive]] <<set $draghawk = "hawk">>\You morph into a glittering metal dragon and soar into the air using your rocket booster wings. You fly at supersonic speed, slashing through a flock of helpless birds that flutter in your path. Bloody feathers twirl in the wind behind you.<br> [[Continue|arrive]] <<set $draghawk = "dragon">>\You morph into a powerful metal wolf and charge into the woods. You run at nearly supersonic speed, slashing through trees, rocks, and tiny critters. Mud, leaves, and bloody tufts of fur twirl in the wind behind you.<br> [[Continue|arrive2]] <<set $draghawk = "wolf">>\Within minutes you arrive at the goblin hills. You land with an earth-shaking bang on the ground outside their lair.<br> [[Continue|gobbys]]Several goblins come rushing out of their mud holes. The little warriors wear armor made of bones and carry rusty swords. They drop to their knees when they see you.<br> [[Continue|lskj]]<<if visited("Transform into a hawk")>>\ GERBLIN THE GOBLIN: You are the shining one, Soaring Metalhawk! The Prophecy foretold of your coming! We are in the presence of a god! Truly the end times are at hand!<br> [[Yes, I am Soaring Metalhawk! I have come, as foretold!]] [[What are you babbling about you stupid little mongrel?]] <<else>>\ GERBLIN THE GOBLIN: You are the shining one, Glittering Steelwings! The Prophecy foretold of your coming! We are in the presence of a god! Truly the end times are at hand!<br> [[Yes, I am Glittering Steelwings! I have come, as foretold!|Yes, I am Soaring Metalhawk! I have come, as foretold!]] [[What are you babbling about you stupid little mongrel?]] <</if>>\One of the older goblins smacks the groveling twits and orders them to get to their feet.<br> [[Continue|getup]]One of the older goblins smacks the groveling twits and orders them to get to their feet.<br> [[Continue|getup]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Numbskulls! This is a false god! The Prophecy spoke of a falcon, not a $draghawk. Imposter! Who are you?<br> [[Do you doubt your savior? Such disrespect. I will show you my power!]] [[I have come seeking aid. I want the goblins to join me on a quest to overthrow Irongate!]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: If you are the Chosen One who will lead us to our destiny, then you must face the Goblin Trials and not die! Submit to the Trials! Face the judgment of the goblins!<br> [[What are these Trials you speak of?]] [[Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Only the Chosen may lead the goblins! Only a goblin! Are you different? We shall see. Will you submit to the Trials? Face the judgment of the goblins!<br> [[What are these Trials you speak of?]] [[Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: The Trials are the most sacred rituals of the goblins. Those who survive the Trials become one of us! Failure means death. The Trials are impossible to an outsider- only goblins survive! However, if you don't die, then perhaps we will follow you.<br> [[Very well. I will take these Trials.]] [[What sort of Trials will I face?]] [[These Trials sound like a waste of time. I just wanna kill things in this game- that includes you idiots.|Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]Potluck charges forward and attacks! What will you do to him?<br> [[Transform your hands into flamethrowers and incinerate his face]] [[Morph your arm into a sword and decapitate him]] [[Rip him in half with your mighty talons]]You morph into a goblinoid as Potluck leads you into the mud tunnels. You arrive in the main ritual area, where dozens of savage goblins have gathered to watch you face the Trials. Potluck calls for quiet.<br> [[Continue|potus]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: There are three Trials that you must surpass. The first is a Trial of Strength. The second is a Trial of the Mind. The final Trial is that of the Spirit. Will you take these Trials and prove yourself worthy in the eyes of the goblins?<br> [[Very well. I will take these Trials.]] [[No way, I'll just kill you dumb goblins instead.|Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]Within minutes you arrive at the goblin hills. You skid to a halt outside their lair.<br> [[Continue|gobbyss]]Several goblins come rushing out of their mud holes. The little warriors wear armor made of bones and carry rusty swords. They drop to their knees when they see you.<br> [[Continue|lsksj]]GERBLIN THE GOBLIN: You are the shining one, Glittering Steelwings! The Prophecy foretold of your coming! We are in the presence of a god! Truly the end times are at hand!<br> [[Yes, I am Charging Metalfang! I have come, as foretold!]] [[What are you babbling about you stupid little mongrel?]]One of the older goblins smacks the groveling twits and orders them to get to their feet.<br> [[Continue|getup]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: The Trials are made up of a physical, a mental, and a spiritual challenge. Which will you endure first?<br> [[The physical]] [[The mental]] [[The spiritual]] <<set $phys = 0>>\ <<set $ment = 0>>\ <<set $spir = 0>>\<<set $phys += 1>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You must prove yourself in combat! For many years our tribe has been hunted by the fearsome Ikkagu. It is no longer safe for us to travel at night. Kill the Ikkagu to prove your worth!<br> [[Bring it on! I'll kick the Ikkagu's butt!]] [[It sounds to me like you just want a problem of yours taken care of.]] [[I'll show you my strength by ripping your head off! Any who doubt my power will share your fate!|Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]<<set $ment += 1>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: The mental challenge consists of three questions. Answer correctly and you will have proven your mind to be as sharp as your talons.<br> [[Let's get this over with.|getitog]] [[I'm ready for anything.|getitog]]<<set $spir += 1>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: The spiritual challenge will aid us in deciding the punishment of a terrible crime. Crinkle is a goblin who has killed dozens of our brothers and sisters over the years using the most brutal means at his disposal. We have kept him in prison for all this time, but now we must decide his final fate. How shall we deal with this mass murderer?<br> [[Free him]] [[Execute him]] [[Banish him]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Very good. The Ikkagu lives in the swamp to the south of our hills. Go there and seek out the fearsome beast. We will wait here. Return with the head of the Ikkagu and we will accept you as a Warrior among our tribe.<br> [[Continue|ikufight]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Perhaps! However, if you wish to lead us, then you must undergo the Trial of Strength.<br> [[Fine. I'll kill the stupid Ikkagu.]] [[I think I'll kill you instead. The survivors will follow me!|Nah, that sounds lame. I just wanna kill you little twerps.]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Very good. The Ikkagu lives in the swamp to the south of our hills. Go there and seek out the fearsome beast. We will wait here. Return with the head of the Ikkagu and we will accept you as a Warrior among our tribe.<br> [[Continue|ikufight]]You set out and make your way towards the swamp. The trees in the swamp are so tall that the tops get lost in the clouds. The water here is thick and murky.<br> [[Continue|slkjfghtt]]You call out in a mighty voice and demand that the Ikkagu show itself. You hear a ferocious roar in response. The ground begins to shake. Using your heat-seeking vision, you begin to scan the trees for movement.<br> [[Continue|heatiek]]Just then you spot a large red blob approaching. A huge dinosaur smashes through the gigantic pine trees and emerges into the clearing! The Ikkagu roars in your face and prepares to attack.<br> [[Morph into a rhino]] [[Morph into a giant ape]] [[Morph into a T-Rex]]<<set $sp -= 2>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $sneaky>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a rhino and charge at the Ikkagu. You gore the beast on your horn and begin trampling it. The Ikkagu thrashes around, swatting you with its tail and gnashing at you with its powerful fangs.<br> [[Continue|ikufight2]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a rhino and charge at the Ikkagu. You try to gore the beast with your horn, but its hide is like steel. The Ikkagu bites you with its powerful fangs. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufight2c]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 3>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a giant ape and leap at the Ikkagu. You punch the beast in its head and begin biting at its arms and legs. The Ikkagu thrashes around, swatting you with its tail and gnashing at you with its powerful fangs.<br> [[Continue|ikufight2]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a giant ape and leap at the Ikkagu. You throw a wild punch at the beast, but its hide is like steel. The Ikkagu bites you with its powerful fangs. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufight2c]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 5>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a T-Rex and charge at the Ikkagu. You slash the beast from head to tail and begin biting at its arms and legs. The Ikkagu thrashes around, swatting you with its tail and gnashing at you with its powerful fangs.<br> [[Continue|ikufight2]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a T-Rex and charge at the Ikkagu. You try to take a bite out of its neck, but the beast's hide is like steel. The Ikkagu bites you with its powerful fangs. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufight2c]] <</if>>\<<run UI.restart()>>\ [[Restart|restart][state.restart()]]Your plans have been laid out and you are now ready to begin your adventure. Which group of bad guys will you attempt to recruit first?<br> [[The dragons|dra]] [[The goblins|gob]] [[The Dreadnaughts|dreds]]You leap away and shapeshift your arms into laser cannons. You fire off several laser blasts into the Ikkagu's chest, incinerating the brute. The savage dinosaur is now nothing more than a smoldering chunk of meat. You saw off the creature's head with your newly transformed buzz saw arms. Having defeated the Ikkagu, you take its head back to the goblin lair.<br> [[Continue|returntogob]]<<set $challenges += 1>>\ You enter the goblin mud pits, dripping with blood. The tiny little savages stare at you in awe. You drop the Ikkagu's head at Potluck's feet. The old goblin gazes at you with a mixture of fear and respect in his eyes.<br> [[I killed the Ikkagu.|ooii]] [[How'd I do, boss?|ooii]]<<if $challenges gte 3>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You have done what no goblin ever could! The Ikkagu is dead! Surely the signs point to you being the one that the Prophecy spoke of.<br> [[Continue|passedall]] <<else>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You have done what no goblin ever could! The Ikkagu is dead! Surely the signs point to you being the one that the Prophecy spoke of. But we can't jump to conclusions. You still have not proved that you are the Chosen One in our eyes.<br> [[Continue|thechalleneges]] <</if>>\POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You have passed all three of the Goblin Trials and proved yourself worthy! It is clear that the gods have sent you to guide us to our destiny! We will follow wherever you lead.<br> [[Meet me at Irongate during the next full moon. We will burn the city to the ground!]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Which challenge will you face next?<br> <<if $phys lte 0>>\ [[The physical]] <</if>>\ <<if $ment lte 0>>\ [[The mental]] <</if>>\ <<if $spir lte 0>>\ [[The spiritual]] <</if>>\POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: First question. What kind of room has no doors or windows?<br> [[A living room|wronga]] [[A throne room|wronga]] [[A mushroom]] [[A dance room|wronga]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: That is correct. Next question. What goes up but never goes down?<br> [[A staircase|wronga]] [[Age]] [[Birds|wronga]] [[The Sun|wronga]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: That is incorrect. It would seem that you are not as clever as you appear to be. You have failed this challenge. I am sorry, but we will not follow you to battle.<br> [[You will follow me or I'll murder you where you stand!]] [[I don't need you, Potluck. I'm going to make an example out of you. Once you're dead, I will lead these silly goblins myself!]]<<set $challenges += 1>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Very clever. Final question. You can't keep this until you have given it. What is it?<br> [[A promise]] [[A mask|wronga]] [[A weapon|wronga]] [[A magic spell|wronga]]<<if $challenges gte 3>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: That is correct. You have completed the Mental Challenge and proved that your mind is indeed powerful.<br> [[Continue|passedall]] <<else>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: That is correct. You have completed the Mental Challenge and proved that your mind is indeed powerful. However, you have not yet proved that you are the Chosen One.<br> [[Continue|thechalleneges]] <</if>>\The goblins cheer as you exit the mud pits.<br> [[Continue|wherenext]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You would show this vicious killer mercy? It would seem that you are not what you proclaim to be. You have failed this challenge. I am sorry, but we will not follow you to battle.<br> [[You will follow me or I'll murder you where you stand!]] [[I don't need you, Potluck. I'm going to make an example out of you. Once you're dead, I will lead these silly goblins myself!]]POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: Your spirit is strong, Outsider. Yes, death is the only reasonable punishment for one so vicious. Would you do the honors and chop off Crinkle's head?<br> [[Yes.]] [[No.]] <<set $challenges += 1>>\POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You would show this vicious killer mercy? It would seem that you are not what you proclaim to be. You have failed this challenge. I am sorry, but we will not follow you to battle.<br> [[You will follow me or I'll murder you where you stand!]] [[I don't need you, Potluck. I'm going to make an example out of you. Once you're dead, I will lead these silly goblins myself!]]The goblins shove Crinkle to his knees. You chop off his head with a rusty axe.<br> [[Continue|deadgobl]]The goblins shove Crinkle to his knees and chop off his head with a rusty axe.<br> [[Continue|deadgobl]]<<if $challenges gte 3>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You have passed the spiritual test and shown your moral compass to be true.<br> [[Continue|passedall]] <<else>>\ POTLUCK THE GOBLIN: You have passed the spiritual test and shown your moral compass to be true. However, you have not yet proved that you are the Chosen One.<br> [[Continue|thechalleneges]] <</if>>\<<if $army gte 3>>\ You have gathered all three forces to your cause. It is now time to launch your attack against Irongate.<br> [[Continue|ironfight]] <<else>>\ Who will you visit next?<br> <<if $gobs lte 0>>\ [[The goblins|gob]] <</if>>\ <<if $drags lte 0>>\ [[The dragons|dra]] <</if>>\ <<if $dreds lte 0>>\ [[The Dreadnaughts|dreds]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\Less than a week passes before the full moon rises above Irongate. You stand alone on the cliffs overlooking the city, wondering whether or not your armies will show up.<br> [[Continue|armieys]]You morph into pterodactyl with razor sharp talons and rocket booster wings. You launch into the air and zoom towards Skycap Mountain.<br> [[Continue|spearattk]]You morph into a bionic cheetah with razor sharp talons and steel fangs. You race through the jungles towards Skycap Mountain.<br> [[Continue|spearattk]]<<set $sp -= 1>>\ You morph into a tiny pigeon with razor sharp talons and rocket booster wings. The journey to Skycap Mountain takes a long time since your tiny little rocket wings are mostly just farting out little puffs of air.<br> [[Continue|spearattk]]Suddenly a spear comes flying at you! Roll a 7 or higher to dodge.<br> [[Roll|dodge]]<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $sneaky>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You spin through the air and gracefully evade the spear. Switching on your radar scanners to MAXIMUM, you begin to scour the surrounding area. In a few seconds you're able to locate the threat- it's a tribe of savage barbarians! They're trying to kill you with spears and rocks.<br> [[Continue|ikufight2x]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 2>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You aren't fast enough. The spear smashes against you, knocking you off course. -2 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufight2check]] <</if>>\How do you want to deal with these infuriating savages?<br> [[Morph into a lion and devour them]] [[Morph into a giant gorilla and rip their limbs off]] [[Ignore them- they're not worth your time]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ Switching on your radar scanners to MAXIMUM, you begin to scour the surrounding area. In a few seconds you're able to locate the threat- it's a tribe of savage barbarians! They're trying to kill you with spears and rocks.<br> [[Continue|ikufight2x]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ The barbarians are throwing spears at you! Roll a 7 or higher to dodge.<br> [[Roll|dodge]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You leap away and transform your arms into laser cannons. You fire off several laser blasts into the Ikkagu's chest, incinerating the brute. The savage dinosaur is now nothing more than a smoldering chunk of meat. You saw off the creature's head with your newly morphed buzz saw arms. Having defeated the Ikkagu, you take its head back to the goblin lair.<br> [[Continue|returntogob]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ A huge dinosaur smashes through the gigantic pine trees and emerges into the clearing! The Ikkagu roars in your face and prepares to attack.<br> [[Morph into a rhino]] [[Morph into a giant ape]] [[Morph into a T-Rex]]<<set $sp -= 5>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a lion and maul the barbarians. They scatter in all directions, but you spring after them and rip them to shreds. Stupid barbarians.<br> [[Continue|barbsdead]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a lion and charge at the barbarians, but they form a phalanx and stab you with their spears! -3 HP<br> [[Continue|barblose]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 4>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a gorilla and begin pulling the barbarians' arms off like a kid pulling the wings off of flies. The primitive brutes scatter in all directions, but you spring after them and rip them to shreds. Stupid barbarians.<br> [[Continue|barbsdead]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a gorilla and charge at the barbarians, but they form a phalanx and stab you with their spears! -3 HP<br> [[Continue|barblose]] <</if>>\You rush past the barbarians, completely ignoring their attacks. The fools curse at you and continue to throw rocks, but you leave them far behind.<br> [[Continue|toksku]]<<set $sp -= 1>>\ You morph into a goose and soar through the clear skies, racing towards the Festering Swamps.<br> [[Continue|tofest]]<<set $sp -= 3>>\ You morph into an eagle and soar through the clear skies, racing towards the Festering Swamps.<br> [[Continue|tofest]]<<set $sp -= 2>>\ You morph into a vulture and soar through the clear skies, racing towards the Festering Swamps.<br> [[Continue|tofest]]POTLUCK: Your threats mean nothing. My tribe will rally around me! We will defeat you, Outsider!<br> [[Continue|examplkf]]What will you do to make an example out of Potluck?<br> [[Transform your hands into flamethrowers and incinerate his face]] [[Morph your arm into a sword and decapitate him]] [[Rip him in half with your mighty talons]]<<set $sp -= 2>>\ Your fists morph into huge flamethrowers. You torch Potluck's face off. The rest of his body is instantly engulfed in flames, and within seconds he is nothing more than a smoldering pile of ash. The other goblins stare at you in horror.<br> [[Anyone else want to fight me?]] [[Enough messing around! You're all going to join my army or share his fate!]]<<set $sp -= 1>>\ You transform your arm into a jagged sword and chop Potluck's head off. His corpse flops to the ground, spurting out goopy green blood. The other goblins stare at you in horror.<br> [[Anyone else want to fight me?]] [[Enough messing around! You're all going to join my army or share his fate!]]You grab Potluck's arms and rip him in half. The other goblins stare at you in horror.<br> [[Anyone else want to fight me?]] [[Enough messing around! You're all going to join my army or share his fate!]]You must make an example out of Potluck or risk losing the respect of the tribe. What will you do to Potluck to show them how fearsome you are?<br> [[Transform your hands into flamethrowers and incinerate his face]] [[Morph your arm into a sword and decapitate him]] [[Rip him in half with your mighty talons]]The top of Skycap Mountain is shrouded in clouds. You arrive at the gates of the Dragon Realm, where you are met by two elite dragon guards.<br> [[Continue|dragonguards]]DRAGON GUARD: A Shyfter in the presence of dragons? This is unusual indeed! Tell us what you seek, or turn back from these gates.<br> [[I have come to request the aid of the dragons.]] [[I’m here to kill you all!]]DRAGON GUARD: It is not my place to offer the aid of dragonkind, but I am sure the Conclave will be interested in hearing what you have to say. Please proceed down the path. But mind yourself, Shyfter! The eyes of the dragons follow you. Cause any trouble and we will not hesitate to destroy you.<br> [[Continue|insidedragonsdom]]You prepare for a fight, but suddenly you find yourself surrounded by dozens of dragons. The Dragon King himself emerges from the group.<br> [[Continue|slfjilej]]You enter the Dragon’s Gate and find yourself standing on a golden path. Will you follow the path as you were told or will you wander off the path and cause mischief?<br> [[Follow the path]] [[Leave the path and wreak havoc on Skycap Mountain]]You follow the golden path through the Dragon Realm to a huge, glittering castle. One of the dragon guards leads you to the Conclave's chamber.<br> [[Continue|conclave]]You wander off the path and begin pooping on the grass. Dozens of dragons immediately surround you and demand that you stop pooping. The Dragon King himself emerges from the group.<br> [[Continue|slfjilej]]The Festering Swamps are a vile scar on the land. Their stinking bogs and stagnant water breed death and disease. A thick fog shrouds the land in mystery. This is where the Dreadnaughts make their home. You venture into the unknown, hopeful that the undead will join you in your crusade.<br> [[Continue|arrivlelk]]You don't make it far into the swamp before you're accosted by a troop of undead skeletal warriors. They draw crooked swords and drop into fighting stances.<br> [[Continue|skellys]]SKELETON: Tickle my funny bone and rattle my ribcage! A Shyfter roams the Festering Swamps! Sheathe your swords, boneheads! We can't fight a Shyfter. Let it pass.<br> [[Very clever of you. I am searching for the Dreadnaughts. Where can I find them?]] [[I can't risk any skullduggery from you lot. You're apt to stab me in the back as soon as I walk away. I'll smash you all to pieces right now!]]SKELETON: The Dreadnaughts fight in the Stink Pits all day. Keep sloshing through this bog and you'll run right into them. Normally we'd kill anyone who got close, but like I said: we'd never stand a chance against a Shyfter. If you really wanted to see the Dreadnaughts then you'd have no problem killing us and reaching them anyway.<br> [[Thanks for the information. Now get out of my sight.]] [[I'm going to kill you anyway. This should be fun!]]You morph your fist into a gigantic hammer and smash the skeletons into piles of dust before venturing deeper into the swamp.<br> [[Continue|deepirgj]]The skeletons shamble into the woods. You follow the path through the foggy swamp and soon hear the echoing shouts of warriors fighting in an arena. The fog dissipates and you find yourself standing at the edge of a deep muddy pit. Dozens of undead minotaur warriors are fighting in the pit, powerbombing and suplexing each other. A bunch of skeletons and zombies stand around the edge of the pit, cheering and laughing.<br> [[Cheer on the fighters]] [[Jump into the pit]]You morph your fist into a gigantic hammer and smash the skeletons into piles of dust before venturing deeper into the swamp.<br> [[Continue|deepirgj]]The goblins all shake their heads no. You have gained their loyalty, but don't be mistaken- they do not respect you. They fear you.<br> [[Continue|orderhtm]]The goblins agree to follow anywhere you lead. You have gained their loyalty, but don't be mistaken- they do not respect you. They fear you.<br> [[Continue|orderhtm]]You order the goblins to meet out outside of Irongate during the next full moon before leaving the northern hills.<br> [[Continue|wherenext]]With the barbarians defeated, you are now free to continue on your way.<br> [[Continue|toksku]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You smash the spears to splinters and maul the barbarians. They scatter in all directions, but you spring after them and rip them to shreds. Stupid barbarians.<br> [[Continue|barbsdead]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|bobooo]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ The barbarians are attacking you! How do you want to deal with these infuriating savages?<br> [[Morph into a lion and devour them]] [[Morph into a giant gorilla and rip their limbs off]] [[Ignore them- they're not worth your time]]A multitude of dragons await inside. You see Red Dragons, Black Vipers, Wyverns, Basilisks, Horned Dragons, Flying Serpents, Ice Snakes, Fire Drakes, and even a Hydra. It seems that one of each species of dragon has been represented by a member on the council here. One of the oldest dragons, an ancient Golden Dragon, rises to greet you.<br> [[Continue|goldengrk]]ALAZAR: Welcome to Skycap Mountain, stranger. My name is Alazar, and I am the King of the Dragons. Tell me, why have you come before the Conclave?<br> [[I have come to request the aid of the dragons in conquering Irongate.]] [[I have come to challenge the Dragon King to a duel. When I prove my worth by defeating you in combat, all of dragonkind will bow before me!]]ALAZAR: Why would dragons join a Shyfter in a fight against the humans? We bear no ill-will towards them.<br> [[I can offer you dominion over this world.]] [[I can grant your greatest wish.]]The Dragon King rises to his full height, ready to fight you and die if need be. What are you going to do?<br> [[Turn into a dragon and fight him]] [[Turn your hands into machine guns and shoot him]]ALAZAR: Dominion over this world? What do you think we have already? We are dragons! We can take what we want at anytime. The pathetic beings of this world are nothing compared to us!<br> [[I believe that was true once upon a time, but from my understanding the dwarves have taken your magic. I can restore that for you.]] [[Then what is it that you seek, mighty Dragon King?]]ALAZAR: Our greatest wish... that would be impossible. Unless you can bring back dragon magic? Our magic was stolen many centuries ago by a ruthless clan of mountain dwarves. The dwarves stole the Dragon Crown from my great-great grandfather's head- and with it, our magic!<br> [[Continue|alazars]]ALAZAR: You are well informed, Shyfter. Our magic was stolen many centuries ago by a ruthless clan of mountain dwarves. The dwarves stole the Dragon Crown from my great-great grandfather's head- and with it, our magic!<br> [[Continue|alazars]]ALAZAR: Our magic was stolen many centuries ago by a ruthless clan of mountain dwarves. The dwarves stole the Dragon Crown from my great-great grandfather's head- and with it, our magic!<br> [[Continue|alazars]]ALAZAR: The Dragon Crown was meant to sit atop the heads of each of the kings of the dragons, from my oldest forefathers down to my last descendants. But the greedy dwarves took the crown and locked it away in a dungeon deep beneath the mountains.<br> [[Continue|alaze]]ALAZAR: We cannot reach this underground fortress on our own, but if you can reclaim the Dragon Crown and restore the magic of the dragons, then we will aid you in your quest to destroy Irongate! We will show this world the power of dragons once again!<br> [[I will recover the Dragon Crown and restore your magic.]] [[The dwarves will pay for their crimes!]]ALAZAR: The dungeons you seek lie at the base of Sunrise Peak. The dwarves have delved deep beneath the mountain that is known as the Birthplace of Azmar. That is where they keep our magic crown. Go now, and show no mercy to the dwarves!<br> [[Continue|noeuen]]ALAZAR: The dungeons you seek lie at the base of Sunrise Peak. The dwarves have delved deep beneath the mountain that is known as the Birthplace of Azmar. That is where they keep our magic crown. Go now, and show no mercy to the dwarves!<br> [[Continue|noeuen]]<<if visited("slfjilej")>>\ You exit the dragon realm, filled with new purpose and a burning desire to slaughter dwarves. How will you get to Sunrise Peak?<br> [[Shapeshift into a dragon]] [[Transform into a falcon]] [[Morph into an owl]] <<else>>\ You exit the chamber of the Conclave, filled with new purpose and a burning desire to slaughter dwarves. How will you get to Sunrise Peak?<br> [[Shapeshift into a dragon]] [[Transform into a falcon]] [[Morph into an owl]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 5>>\ You leap off the summit of Skycap Mountain and shapeshift into a dragon on the way down. You slice through the air like a knife, making a beeline towards Sunrise Peak. It doesn’t take long for you to reach the imposing mountain.<br> [[Continue|atsunrinse]]<<set $sp -= 3>>\ You leap off the summit of Skycap Mountain and morph into a falcon on the way down. You slice through the air like a knife, making a beeline towards Sunrise Peak. It doesn’t take long for you to reach the imposing mountain.<br> [[Continue|atsunrinse]]<<set $sp -= 1>>\ You leap off the summit of Skycap Mountain and transform into an owl on the way down. You slice through the air like a knife, making a beeline towards Sunrise Peak. It doesn’t take long for you to reach the imposing mountain.<br> [[Continue|atsunrinse]]You land on a rocky perch overlooking the entrance to the dwarf kingdom. You can see a few guards wandering around outside the gates. How do you want to proceed?<br> [[Eavesdrop on the guards]] [[Morph into a triceratops and smash through the gates]] [[Shapeshift into a chimera and rip the dwarves apart]] [[Transform into a mouse and sneak inside]]<<set $sp -= 1>>\ You morph into a mouse and scuttle down the side of the mountain. You skitter past one of the guards, who immediately shrieks like a little girl. The other soldiers, heavily armored and carrying enormous mattocks, rush to his aid. As you slip between a small crack in the door, you hear the guard sheepishly mutter: “Nothing, it was just a little mouse.”<br> [[Continue|insidedrwaves]]You switch on your supersonic hearing and listen to the conversation taking place below.<br> [[Continue|convos]]You shapeshift into a triceratops and smash through the front gates. The dwarves leap out of the way and flee into the hills, unwilling to die fighting a Shyfter. The way ahead is now clear. You are inside the halls of the dwarves.<br> [[Continue|insidedrwaves]] <<set $sp -= 3>>\You transform into a chimera and attack the dwarves. A few stand their ground, but you slaughter them where they stand. The others flee into the hills, unwilling to die fighting a Shyfter. The way ahead is now clear. You enter the front gates.<br> [[Continue|insidedrwaves]] <<set $sp -= 5>>\HAMHOLT THE DWARF: Got any big weekend plans?<br> [[Continue|horgrim]]WEXEL THE DWARF: Nah, not really. I'm just staying home. I've got a bit of writing to do.<br> [[Continue|writing]]HAMHOLT THE DWARF: Writing? What in the name of Avernus are you writing about?<br> [[Keep listening]] [[Make your move]]WEXEL THE DWARF: Aw, it's nothing. Just a bit of poetry I've been composing.<br> [[Continue|poeouty]]What do you want to do?<br> [[Morph into a triceratops and smash through the gates]] [[Shapeshift into a chimera and rip the dwarves apart]] [[Transform into a mouse and sneak inside]]HAMHOLT THE DWARF: Poetry! I knew it! You're trying to woo Sacha, you love-struck duck!<br> [[Continue|shtuhg]]WEXEL THE DWARF: Shut your mouth or I'll shut it for you!<br> [[Continue|Make your move]]The halls ahead are a wonder to behold. The polished stone floor seems to glow with magic, and the massive, rune-covered pillars appear to have been hewn from the very rock of the mountain itself. The corridor splits ahead- the path to the left leads up towards the dwarf king’s throne room, while the hallway to the right leads down into the dungeons.<br> [[Enter the dwarf king’s throne room and kill everyone]] [[Go down into the dungeons and steal back the Dragon Crown]]Two dwarves stand guard outside the throne room.<br> [[Kill them]] [[Eavesdrop on their conversation]]You descend deeper into the mountain and enter the dungeons of the dwarves.<br> [[Continue|enterdungeon]]You spring forward and slaughter the dwarves before they have a chance to react. You shapeshift back into your true form and stride forward confidently. The king’s honor guards immediately spring into action, blocking your path and threatening to smash your head with their giant warhammers.<br> [[An old injustice will be righted today. I have come for the Dragon Crown.]] [[You know, it’s been more than 7000 years since I’ve had the pleasure of killing a dwarf. I’m going to enjoy this very much.]]GRIMLOCK THE DWARF: You going to the pub tonight?<br> [[Continue|thegpug]]HORG THE DWARF: I can't afford to go to the pub every night. I've got to pay a fortune just to keep a roof over my head! Where are you getting all this money to waste on beer, anyway? We have the same job!<br> [[Keep listening|thoeh]] [[Enter the throne room]]A voice calls out to the guards and they enter the throne room. You shapeshift back into your true form and stride confidently after them. The king’s honor guards immediately spring into action, blocking your path and threatening to smash your head with their giant warhammers.<br> [[An old injustice will be righted today. I have come for the Dragon Crown.]] [[You know, it’s been more than 7000 years since I’ve had the pleasure of killing a dwarf. I’m going to enjoy this very much.]]GRIMLOCK THE DWARF: It's... it's all I have. Listen, I don't like to talk about it much but... I had to kill another one yesterday. I was on patrol in the south quadrant and one of them came charging out of the shadows. I know they're only goblins, but...<br> [[Continue|olntlsu]]HORG THE DWARF: ...it never gets easier.<br> [[Continue|nevjlke]]GRIMLOCK THE DWARF: No. It never gets easier. But it's my job to keep this place safe, and I'm not one to shirk my duty. I'd kill every last one of those rotten goblins if I had to, but... drinking helps. It helps me forget the awful sounds they make when my spear punches through their chests, that last strangled, rattling gasp for air, and then the feel of their limp bodies as I drag them into the woods. I wish I could forget.<br> [[Enter the throne room]]DWARF KING: Gutless scum! You think you can enter my sacred halls and insult us? You are gravely mistaken. Prepare yourself for oblivion’s embrace! Guards! Execute this disgusting creature at once!<br> [[Continue|theouryyhhkd]]DWARF KING: Gutless scum! You think you can enter my sacred halls and insult us? You are gravely mistaken. Prepare yourself for oblivion’s embrace! Guards! Execute this disgusting creature at once!<br> [[Continue|theouryyhhkd]]The dwarves spring forward and attack!<br> [[Shapeshift into a dinosaur with machine gun arms]] [[Morph into a lion with rockets on your back]] [[Shapeshift into an elephant with buzz saw hands]]<<set $sp -= 3>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a velociraptor with machine guns for arms. You swat the charging dwarves aside with your tail and then open fire on the room, blasting the silly dwarf warriors into shreds of bloody meat. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a velociraptor with machine guns for arms. You look awesome, but the dwarves immediately smack you with warhammers. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedhammer]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 4>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a lion with rockets on your back. You swat the charging dwarves aside with your paws and then open fire on the room, blasting the silly dwarf warriors to Avernus with your rockets. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a lion with rockets on your back. You look awesome, but the dwarves immediately smack you with warhammers. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedhammerx]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 2>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into an elephant with buzzsaw hands and shred the charging dwarves to pieces. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into an elephant with buzz saw hands. You look awesome, but the dwarves immediately smack you with warhammers. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedhammerhhx]] <</if>>\You chop off the Dwarf King's head and take his magic battle axe. You consume the magic power for yourself.<br> [[Continue|exithht]] <<set $sp += 10>>\You wound the Dwarf King and scare the crap out of him with threats to annihilate his family if he ever tries to take revenge on you. The Dwarf King cries and farts and assures you he will never leave this mountain again. That's good enough for you.<br> [[Continue|exithht]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You swat the dwarves aside with your tail and then open fire on the room, blasting the silly dwarf warriors into shreds of bloody meat. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyccyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ The dwarves spring forward and attack!<br> [[Shapeshift into a dinosaur with machine gun arms]] [[Morph into a lion with rockets on your back]] [[Shapeshift into an elephant with buzz saw hands]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You swat the dwarves aside with your paws and then open fire on the room, blasting the silly dwarf warriors to Avernus with your rockets. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyccyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You shred the dwarves to pieces with your buzzsaw hands. The dwarf king stammers his demands for you to leave and pees in his pants.<br> [[Chop his head off]] [[Stab him in the knee but leave him alive to tell the tale of your power]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyccyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\You exit the throne room and enter the dungeons.<br> [[Continue|enterdungeon]]Two dwarves are standing guard outside.<br> [[Eavesdrop on them]] [[Enter the dungeon]]YORKO THE DWARF: What in the name of Gizmo was the old king thinking? Stealing a magic crown from the dragons... and those idiotic sons of his! I tell ya, if I was king I would have given the crown back long ago! Restored the peace between dwarves and dragons! I think the world would be a better place if we all worked together.<br> [[Continue|convnelk]]What are you going to do about the guards?<br> [[Kill them|kildungojd]] [[Incapacitate them]]GURTZ THE DWARF: It's a good thing you're not king, then. Besides, you're not paid to think- you're paid to guard! Leave the thinking to better dwarves and keep those traitorous thoughts to yourself. Shift ends in an hour. Once you're out of my sight you can think about whatever you want, but while you're on duty it's your job to think what the king tells you to think. Got it?<br> [[Enter the dungeons]]What are you going to do about the guards?<br> [[Kill them|kildungojd]] [[Incapacitate them]]You shoot sleeping gas at the dwarves. They immediately collapse into a dreamless slumber. With the guards out of the way, your path to the Dragon Crown is clear.<br> [[Continue|drgkjk]]You morph your arms into energy blades and slice the dwarves in half. With the guards out of the way, your path to the Dragon Crown is clear.<br> [[Continue|drgkjk]]The Dragon Crown is floating in a magical bubble in the center of the room. Unfortunately, you're not alone. You hear a deep voice call out to you. Searching around the room, you notice a dwarf warcaster maintaining the spell on the crown.<br> [[Continue|gorkin]]GORKIN THE DWARF WARCASTER: Come to steal back the Dragon Crown, eh? You’re in for a rough ride, Shyfter. This crown is protected by a thousand magical enchantments, each one deadlier than the last. Think you can outsmart a thousand dwarf enchantments?<br> [[You’re lying.]] [[I’ll start by killing you. I think I can figure out the rest as I go.]]GORKIN THE DWARF WARCASTER: Maybe I am, maybe I’m not. Either way, I’d advise you to leave now and tell your dragon masters the crown was destroyed. Save yourself a lot of trouble.<br> [[The dragons aren’t my masters!]] [[I’ll never turn back. Give me the crown and I’ll let you live!]] [[You’re right. This is a waste of my time. I’m getting out of here.]]GORKIN THE DWARF WARCASTER: Maybe you will, maybe you won't. Either way, I’d advise you to leave now and tell your dragon masters the crown was destroyed. Save yourself a lot of trouble.<br> [[The dragons aren’t my masters!]] [[I’ll never turn back. Give me the crown and I’ll let you live!]] [[You’re right. This is a waste of my time. I’m getting out of here.]]GORKIN THE DWARF WARCASTER: They’re not? Then why are you down here in this pit doing their dirty work? Admit it- they played you for a fool. Either you’re a brand new Shyfter or you’ve forgotten a whole lot of important stuff in the thousand years it took for you to re-form.<br> [[I am not a fool! I serve no one but myself! I will destroy this entire mountain and everyone in it!]] [[Those little stinkers... I can’t believe I fell for it. I’m going to slaughter that stupid Dragon King!]]GORKIN THE DWARF WARCASTER: Hah! Fat chance. I give you the crown and you’ll pull my guts out of my nose. If we fight for this ancient relic, it’s a fight to the death.<br> [[Then let's have a fight to the death!]] [[You’re right. This is a waste of my time. I’m getting out of here.]]You storm out of the dungeons and return to Skycap Mountain, filled with blind rage. You smash through the gates and enter the chamber of the Conclave, demanding Alazar to face you. He is stunned at your fiery entrance, and even more stunned when you demand a fight to the death. However, he is the King of the Dragons, and so he agrees to fight you.<br> [[Continue|whsytt]]What are you going to do?<br> [[Shapeshift your arm into a chain gun]] [[Transform your arm into a chainsaw]]What are you going to do?<br> [[Shapeshift your arm into a chain gun]] [[Transform your arm into a chainsaw]]You storm out of the dungeons and return to Skycap Mountain, filled with blind rage. You smash through the gates and enter the chamber of the Conclave, demanding Alazar to face you. He is stunned at your fiery entrance, and even more stunned when you demand a fight to the death. However, he is the King of the Dragons, and so he agrees to fight you.<br> [[Continue|whsytt]]You morph your arm into a chain gun and shoot thousands of holes into the dwarf warcaster. The bullets shred his magical shields, leaving nothing but a bloody spray on the wall.<br> [[Continue|dwizdead]] <<set $sp -= 2>>\You morph your arm into a chainsaw and slash the dwarf warcaster apart. The chainsaw shreds right through his magical shields, leaving nothing but a bloody spray on the wall.<br> [[Continue|dwizdead]] <<set $sp -= 1>>\With Gorkin dead the enchantments around the crown dissipate. It looks like he was bluffing all along. You grab the crown and exit the dungeons, making your way back to Skycap Mountain.<br> [[Continue|backtoskyp]]The guards at the Dragon Gate are surprised to see you return, but they do their best to hide it. They lead you into the chamber of the Conclave once more. The gathered dragons lean in close to get a good look at their long-lost crown.<br> [[Continue|longlostcrown]]ALAZAR: I never thought I'd see the day when the crown was returned to us! And to think- our hero was a Shyfter! We owe you a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. We will follow you to Irongate or anywhere else you may lead.<br> [[Good. Take your crown and meet me outside Irongate at the next full moon.]] [[You stupid ding dongs! You really think I'm going to give you this magic crown? HAH! I'm keeping this for myself. I will become your new ruler!]]<<if $army gte 3>>\ You have gathered all three forces to your cause. It is now time to launch your attack against Irongate.<br> [[Continue|ironfight]] <<else>>\ Who will you visit next?<br> <<if $gobs lte 0>>\ [[The goblins|gob]] <</if>>\ <<if $drags lte 0>>\ [[The dragons|dra]] <</if>>\ <<if $dreds lte 0>>\ [[The Dreadnaughts|dreds]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\You place the crown on your head and immediately assimilate its magic into your body. The dragons are outraged. One of the smaller drakes charges forward, but you crush its neck. The others back off at once.<br> [[Continue|leadingk]] <<set $sp += 20>>\You are now the leader of the dragons, but they all hate you. You must keep them afraid or they will abandon you. You can't count on them to deliver in a time of need. Nevertheless, you order them to meet you outside of Irongate at the next full moon.<br> [[Continue|nextuflmso]]<<if $army gte 3>>\ You have gathered all three forces to your cause. It is now time to launch your attack against Irongate.<br> [[Continue|ironfight]] <<else>>\ Who will you visit next?<br> <<if $gobs lte 0>>\ [[The goblins|gob]] <</if>>\ <<if $drags lte 0>>\ [[The dragons|dra]] <</if>>\ <<if $dreds lte 0>>\ [[The Dreadnaughts|dreds]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\What are you going to do?<br> [[Turn into a dragon and fight him]] [[Turn your hands into machine guns and shoot him]]<<set $sp -= 2>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a dragon and battle Alazar. It is an epic struggle, but in the end you are victorious. You rip the ancient dragon's throat out and hold his bloody esophagus high above your head.<br> [[Continue|ikufightkilleds2]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a dragon and battle Alazar. It is an epic struggle, and Alazar is a powerful fighter. He slashes your neck, severely wounding you. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufighneckslasht2c]] <</if>>\<<set $sp -= 2>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\ <<if $roll gte 7>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform your arms into machine guns and shoot Alazar. The ancient dragon's hide is strong, but not even dragon scales can deflect a barrage of bullets. Within seconds the Dragon King is nothing more than a lead-filled corpse.<br> [[Continue|ikufightkilleds2]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform your arms into machine guns and shoot at Alazar, but he is a skilled fighter. He dodges your shots and slashes your neck, severely wounding you. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|ikufighneckslasht2c]] <</if>>\You have killed the Dragon King! The gathered dragons are outraged. One of the smaller drakes charges forward, but you crush its neck. The others back off at once.<br> [[Continue|leadingk]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You let out a furious roar and rip the ancient dragon's throat out. You hold his bloody esophagus high above your head.<br> [[Continue|ikufightkilleds2]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyytbty]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ Alazar is ready to fight you. What are you going to do?<br> [[Turn into a dragon and fight him]] [[Turn your hands into machine guns and shoot him]]<<if visited("I’m here to kill you all!")>>\ ALAZAR: Halt! My name is Alazar, and I am the King of the Dragons. Tell me, why have you come to Skycap Mountain? Why do you seek to kill my people?<br> [[I have come to request the aid of the dragons in conquering Irongate.]] [[I have come to challenge the Dragon King to a duel. When I prove my worth by defeating you in combat, all of dragonkind will bow before me!]] <<else>>\ ALAZAR: Enough pooping! My name is Alazar, and I am the King of the Dragons. Tell me, why have you come to Skycap Mountain? Surely there are other toilets you could use throughout Azmar?<br> [[I have come to request the aid of the dragons in conquering Irongate.]] [[I have come to challenge the Dragon King to a duel. When I prove my worth by defeating you in combat, all of dragonkind will bow before me!]] <</if>>\You shapeshift into a minotaur and begin cheering with everyone else in the crowd. The Dreadnaughts freeze mid-fight and stare at you in astonishment. You stand nearly twice as tall as the biggest Dreadnaught, and even in this fog-shrouded swamp your steel armor shines radiantly.<br> [[Continue|dreadnghfd]]You shapeshift into a giant minotaur and leap down into the pit. The Dreadnaughts freeze mid-fight and stare at you in astonishment. You stand nearly twice as tall as the biggest Dreadnaught, and even in this fog-shrouded swamp your steel armor shines radiantly.<br> [[Continue|dreadnghfd]]DREADNAUGHT: I haven't seen a Shyfter in the Festering Swamps since Lord Hawk was destroyed. You're not him, though- Lord Hawk never deigned to take they form of a Dreadnaught. What are you doing here?<br> [[I seek your aid. I intend to overthrow Irongate and I would like to have the Dreadnaughts at my side.]] [[The Dreadnaughts are the most powerful warriors this world has ever known. I want you to fight for me.]]DREADNAUGHT: Hah! I thought our glory days were behind us. Join a Shyfter intent on killing humans? You can count us in!<br> [[Continue|hahdjkd]]DREADNAUGHT: Hah! I thought our glory days were behind us. Join a Shyfter intent on killing humans? You can count us in!<br> [[Continue|hahdjkd]]The gathered Dreadnaughts, skeletons, and zombies cheer. That was easier than you thought! You tell the undead warriors to meet you outside Irongate at the next full moon.<br> [[Continue|ieehgg]]<<if $army gte 3>>\ You have gathered all three forces to your cause. It is now time to launch your attack against Irongate.<br> [[Continue|ironfight]] <<else>>\ Who will you visit next?<br> <<if $gobs lte 0>>\ [[The goblins|gob]] <</if>>\ <<if $drags lte 0>>\ [[The dragons|dra]] <</if>>\ <<if $dreds lte 0>>\ [[The Dreadnaughts|dreds]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\You follow the path through the foggy swamp and soon hear the echoing shouts of warriors fighting in an arena. The fog dissipates and you find yourself standing at the edge of a deep muddy pit. Dozens of undead minotaur warriors are fighting in the pit, powerbombing and suplexing each other. A bunch of skeletons and zombies stand around the edge of the pit, cheering and laughing.<br> [[Cheer on the fighters]] [[Jump into the pit]]Your fears are unfounded. The Dreadnaughts arrive shortly after you do, eager to slaughter as many humans as possible. They're laughing and taking bets amongst themselves to see who will get the most kills.<br> [[Continue|dreeedd]]The dragons arrive soon after, quickly followed by the goblins. Your army has been gathered- now it is time to take over Irongate!<br> [[Continue|battlesopu]]The city's walls are heavily defended by Iron Knights, elite guards loyal to the king. Any approach will be met instantly with a volley of arrows, but you have the advantage of numbers. You can afford to lose some warriors in this initial assault if it means smashing through the gates. Which army should lead the charge and take the brunt of the counter attack?<br> [[The goblins|gobatcksljk]] [[The Dreadnaughts|dredatks]] [[The dragons|dragatk]] <<set $wardreds = 1>>\ <<set $wardrags = 1>>\ <<set $wargobs = 1>>\You rally your troops, reminding them of why they're here and promising to deliver a better world for all evil creatures once the humans have been destroyed. The warriors are eager to fight, and so they're already charging at full tilt by the time you give the signal to attack.<br> [[Continue|signtou]]You rally your troops, reminding them of why they're here and promising to deliver a better world for all evil creatures once the humans have been destroyed. The warriors are eager to fight, and so they're already charging at full tilt by the time you give the signal to attack.<br> [[Continue|signtoux]]You rally your troops, reminding them of why they're here and promising to deliver a better world for all evil creatures once the humans have been destroyed. The warriors are eager to fight, and so they're already charging at full tilt by the time you give the signal to attack.<br> [[Continue|signtoyrrux]]As anticipated, the Iron Knights immediately sound the alarm and begin firing flaming arrows into the mass of goblins bum-rushing the city gates. Hundreds of goblins are killed in the assault, but there are so many that you're able to make it through to the gate.<br> [[Continue|destorythegates]]How do you plan to breach the gates?<br> [[Order the goblins to blow it up with explosives]] [[Order the dragons to ferry soldiers over the walls]] <<if $wardreds gte 1>>\ [[Order the Dreadnaughts to ram it down]] <</if>>\As anticipated, the Iron Knights immediately sound the alarm and begin firing flaming arrows into the horde of Dreadnaughts lumbering toward the city gates. The Dreadnaughts are huge targets, and they move so slowly... the Iron Knights wipe them all out before they reach the gates! The other armies following behind manage to reach the gates, but you have lost your Dreadnaughts.<br> [[Continue|destorythegates]] <<set $wardreds -= 1>>\As anticipated, the Iron Knights immediately sound the alarm and begin firing flaming arrows into the air, trying to take down the dragons. The dragons pinwheel in the air and torch the archers with their fiery breath, clearing the way to the gates!<br> [[Continue|destorythegates]]The goblins set a pile of bombs outside the gate and blast it to smithereens! Your troops pour into the city.<br> [[Continue|insidetir]]The dragons begin ferrying your troops over the wall, but this leaves them completely defenseless. Enough goblins get over that they can open the gates from the inside, but your dragons have all been killed!<br> [[Continue|insidetir]] <<set $wardrags -= 1>>\The Dreadnaughts charge the gate, smashing into it over and over again. After several minutes of continued ramming they finally manage to dent the fabled iron gate enough to let a few warriors through. Your goblins slaughter the terrified guards and open the gate from the inside.<br> [[Continue|insidetir]]Your army is now inside the city, but reinforcements are charging towards you. How do you want to deal with them?<br> <<if $wardreds gte 1>>\ [[Have the Dreadnaughts suck out their souls]] <</if>>\ <<if $wardrags gte 1>>\ [[Order the dragons to incinerate them]] <</if>>\ [[Tell the goblins to hack them apart]]The Dreadnaughts grab the knights by their throats and suck out their souls. They toss the bodies aside and lumber through the streets, smashing houses and looting shops. The path ahead to the main castle is now clear. You lead your troops through the burning city streets.<br> [[Continue|thrustreetscheck]]The dragons burn the knights to a crisp. The path ahead to the main castle is now clear. You lead your troops through the burning city streets.<br> [[Continue|thrustreetscheck]]The goblins charge forward and attack the Iron Knights, but the little brutes aren't well-trained fighters. The Iron Knights slaughter them. You are forced to deal with the pesky knights yourself, but the challenge is insignificant. You have now lost access to your goblin army.<br> [[Continue|thrustreetscheck]]<<if visited("Ignore them- they're not worth your time")>>\ Suddenly a group of frenzied barbarians leaps out of the flames and attacks! They're the same barbarians you ignored earlier- and they look even stronger now than they did then! How do you want to deal with them?<br> [[Morph into a T-Rex and eat them]] [[Transform into a tiger and maul them]] [[Fight them using a sword|Transform into a turtle with missiles on your back and blow them up]] <<else>>\ The castle in the center of Irongate is the most heavily guarded and powerfully fortified section of the city. Hundreds of Iron Knights stand ready, prepared to give their lives in defense of the king.<br> [[Continue|defenslke]] <</if>>\<<if $sp gte 5>>\ <<set $sp -= 5>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a T-Rex and devour the barbarians. Silly savages!<br> [[Continue|tothecastlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a T-Rex and attack the barbarians, but they sling rocks at you and stab you with spears. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35ammer]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ Attempt failed! Try something else.<br> [[Transform into a tiger and maul them]] [[Fight them using a sword|Transform into a turtle with missiles on your back and blow them up]] <</if>>\<<if $sp gte 4>>\ <<set $sp -= 4>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a tiger and slaughter the barbarians. Silly savages!<br> [[Continue|tothecastlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a tiger and attack the barbarians, but they sling rocks at you and stab you with spears. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35ammer]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ Attempt failed! Try something else.<br> [[Fight them using a sword|Transform into a turtle with missiles on your back and blow them up]] <</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You pick up a fallen sword and battle the barbarians. They are skilled fighters, but you've been practicing swordplay for centuries. It doesn't take long for you to kill every one of your adversaries.<br> [[Continue|tothecastlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 3>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You pick up a fallen sword and battle the barbarians. They are skilled fighters, and there are so many of them! They stab you with spears. -3 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35am789mer]] <</if>>\Commander Whiplash emerges from the troops and stands to face you.<br> [[Continue|whiplasht]]The castle in the center of Irongate is the most heavily guarded and powerfully fortified section of the city. Hundreds of Iron Knights stand ready, prepared to give their lives in defense of the king.<br> [[Continue|defenslke]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You pump yourself up and devour the barbarians. Silly savages!<br> [[Continue|tothecastlek]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyuu3ccyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ The barbarians are blocking your way! How do you want to deal with them?<br> [[Morph into a T-Rex and eat them]] [[Transform into a tiger and maul them]] [[Fight them using a sword|Transform into a turtle with missiles on your back and blow them up]]You focus on your footwork and stick to the basics. Slowly, you begin to get comfortable fighting multiple opponents, and eventually you gain the upper hand. It doesn't take long for you to kill every one of your adversaries.<br> [[Continue|tothecastlek]]COMMANDER WHIPLASH: Wretched Shyfter! Your wickedness has no place in this city! We are a noble folk. The Iron Knights will not be defeated by the likes of you! Surrender and we will spare your troops. Fight us and be destroyed!<br> [[Shove that hero garbage up your butt, Commander. You're all as good as dead in my eyes.|fightwishop]] [[Oh no! Please don't kill my troops! I surrender... PSYCHE! You little wimps are gonna die!|fightwishop]]How do you want to kill them?<br> [[Transform into a monkey with razor blades for hands]] [[Shapeshift into a kangaroo with laser beam eyes]] [[Grab a corpse and start beating the knights to death with it]]<<if $sp gte 5>>\ <<set $sp -= 5>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a monkey and chop the knights apart! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 4>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a monkey and the knights stab you! -4 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35a111111mmer]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ Attempt failed! Try something else.<br> [[Shapeshift into a kangaroo with laser beam eyes]] [[Grab a corpse and start beating the knights to death with it]] <</if>>\<<if $sp gte 4>>\ <<set $sp -= 4>>\ <<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You transform into a kangaroo and start shooting laser beams at the knights! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 4>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> You transform into a kangaroo and the knights stab you! -4 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35a111111mm88er]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ Attempt failed! Try something else.<br> [[Grab a corpse and start beating the knights to death with it]] <</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\ <<if $roll gte 10>>\ Your roll: $roll Success!<br> You grab a corpse and start beating the knights with it! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]] <<else>>\ <<set $hp -= 4>>\ Your roll: $roll Attempt failed!<br> The knights stab you! -4 HP<br> [[Continue|smashedh35a111111mm89998er]] <</if>>\You enter the throne room and stand face-to-face with the once-proud king of Azmar. The pathetic ruler of this world is nothing more than a twisted and withered old man. He stands up as straight as possible in defiance of your evilness.<br> [[Continue|kingofaz]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You work yourself into a frenzy and chop the knights apart! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyuu3c9999cyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\ The Iron Knights are blocking your path. How do you want to kill them?<br> [[Transform into a monkey with razor blades for hands]] [[Shapeshift into a kangaroo with laser beam eyes]] [[Grab a corpse and start beating the knights to death with it]]KING: So at last my time has come. I have led this kingdom through many wars and have brought great peace and prosperity to the world. But this is how it all ends... my life and everything I have built, shattered at the end of a Shyfter's blade.<br> [[Continue|kingspekd]]KING: I am old now. You have destroyed everything I have left that was worth fighting for. All I ask is that you end my life quickly so that I may be free of this awful nightmare.<br> [[You will die so that I may rule. I am the new King of Azmar!]] [[You humans are so weak. I had hoped for a greater challenge, but I guess I'll have to satisfy my bloodlust by killing a weak old man.]]You murder the king and absorb his power. With the death of the king, you have gained everything you sought when you set out to take over Irongate. The city has fallen, and soon all of Azmar will crumble in its wake.<br> [[Continue|thenelk]]You murder the king and absorb his power. With the death of the king, you have gained everything you sought when you set out to take over Irongate. The city has fallen, and soon all of Azmar will crumble in its wake.<br> [[Continue|thenelk]]You take your place on the golden throne amidst the carnage and destruction you have wrought. Gazing out across the burned city, you suddenly realize that no one will serve you and nothing will grow in this cursed place- you've killed and destroyed everything.<br> [[Continue|rulskdk]]You are the ruler of nothing but bones and ash. You are doomed to an eternity of loneliness and misery until the day when the barbarians rise again to slay you for good. But hey- you got what you always wanted, right? You took over Irongate and now you get to be in charge! Have fun talking to rocks, you dirty shapeshifting Shyfter.<br> [[THE END!]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\ You work yourself into a frenzy and start shooting laser beams at the knights! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]] <<else>>\ You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br> [[Load from checkpoint|tutyuu3c9999cyt]] [[Restart game|restart]] <</if>>\You grab a corpse and start beating the knights with it! It is a bloody fight, and by the end not a single warrior but you is left standing. There is now no one left to defend the king.<br> [[Continue|tothecastinseinddlek]]<<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>>\<<run UI.restart()>>\ [[Restart][state.restart()]]