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<<set $header = 0>>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <p class="double">\ <br>CRYPT SHYFTER RED VENGEANCE<br> by kung fu space barbarian<br> </p>\ [[START|1. Intro > Fight 1]] </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 == 2>>\ <<goto "2. Quest Giver > WILDERNESS">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 3>>\ <<goto "Explore">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 4>>\ <<goto "4. To DUNGEON">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 5>>\ <<goto "Explore">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 6>>\ <<goto "6. Revelation > FIGHT 4">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 7>>\ <<goto "7. Resolution">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 8>>\ <<goto "win8">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 9>>\ <<goto "win9">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 10>>\ <<goto "win10">>\ <</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>\<<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>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ PART 1<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 = 0>>\ Trap sprung! It deals $trapdmg damage! You have run out of HEALTH!<br> [[OK|Restart]] <<else>>\ Trap sprung! It deals $trapdmg damage!<br> [[Explore]] <</if>>\ <<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 "3. Boon, Arrival, FIGHT 2">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 5>>\ <<goto "5. Darkest hour > FIGHT 3">>\ <</if>>\Wandering monster attacks!<br> [[Fight]]You and Havik defeat the hooded figures. One of them struggles to escape, but Havik stomps a foot on his neck and holds him in place.<br> [[OK|daisg4u44]]You arrive at the swamp a short while later. By some strange magic, the mucky water appears to have been drained. Hidden beneath the center of the swamp is a staircase leading down into a dark dungeon.<br> [[OK|sdfjgsrjor]]You and Havik slay the mighty hydra and descend into the dungeon.<br> [[Explore|5. Darkest hour > FIGHT 3]]You enter a rune-covered grotto. Green slime drips from the walls and ceiling. An eerie chanting echoes from somewhere up ahead. You enter the main chamber and discover a circle of hooded figures chanting and gyrating as they speak the words of an evil spell. A black sword floats in the air in the middle of the circle.<br> [[OK|sdfigs899]]You defeat several of the hooded figures, but suddenly there is a burst of magic and you’re thrown off your feet. Havik tumbles to the ground next to you, but springs up with the coiled intensity of a tiger preparing to pounce. When the dust settles you see a man in a brown robe standing before you.<br> [[OK|fds8gs7d7]]Venerak is caught off guard by the intensity of your attack. It is all he can do to keep you away while his minions finish their dark ritual. But at last he knocks you aside and turns to his brotherhood. You watch with horror as they complete their spell. There is a flash of light and Shattershard is released from its resting place.<br> [[OK|sdf98gs0d9]]Havik the bartender has interpreted your visions to mean that a group of cultists known as ‘The Fallen’ have returned and are seeking to steal a magic sword called Shattershard from its ancient resting place. By releasing the magic stored within the blade, The Fallen hope to open a rift in the Void and free a terrifying Shyfter who calls himself Red Vengeance.<br> [[OK|g9i949i399i]]If Red Vengeance is released from the Void, the world will be consumed in fire. For reasons yet unknown to you, Havik believes that it is your destiny to thwart the plans of The Fallen, claim the sword as your own, and slay the vicious Shyfter.<br> [[OK|99or0rofogog]]Your journey leads you through the heart of the Oddwood, a haunted forest filled with twisted trees and unnaturally large animals. Havik turns the tattered map over in his hands, trying to figure out which way to go.<br> [[Are we lost?]] [[I thought you were supposed to be a great adventurer!]]HAVIK: We're not lost, it's just been a while since I read a map. I’ve spent the last ten years of my life living in Moonbright serving drinks at the bar.<br> [[I thought adventures were supposed to be fun and exciting. So far this has been... well... kinda boring.]] [[Any idea how much farther this swamp is?]]HAVIK: I used to be an adventurer, but in case you haven’t noticed I’ve spent the last ten years of my life living in Moonbright serving drinks at the bar.<br> [[I thought adventures were supposed to be fun and exciting. So far this has been... well... kinda boring.]] [[Any idea how much farther this swamp is?]]HAVIK: What were you expecting? Ambushes on the road? Never-ending battles with monsters? Dungeons filled with lore and loot?<br> [[Uh... yes, actually.]] [[Wait a second- do you hear that?]]HAVIK: Should be around here somewhere...<br> [[We are definitely lost.]] [[Wait a second- do you hear that?]]You suddenly find yourselves surrounded by several hooded figures carrying swords. They don’t look friendly.<br> [[OK|ajfiejfoais]]You suddenly find yourselves surrounded by several hooded figures carrying swords. They don’t look friendly.<br> [[OK|ajfiejfoais]]FALLEN #1: Imperius! Venerak told us that intruders had entered the Oddwood, but we never expected to find you here. We thought you were dead.<br> [[OK|sfg994orkgk]]HAVIK: Sorry to disappoint you, but there is one Archon that yet lives! Your plans will never reach fruition!<br> [[OK|gaisfg99]]FALLEN #1: And you will never reach the final resting place of Shattershard. Prepare to die!<br> [[Finally! A fight scene!]] [[Now this is more like it!]]The hooded figures close in and slash at you with their swords.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 2>>\The hooded figures close in and slash at you with their swords.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 2>>\You suddenly find yourselves surrounded by several hooded figures carrying swords. They don’t look friendly.<br> [[OK|ajfiejfoais]]HAVIK: We know you seek Shattershard, but I have to ask: why have The Fallen returned now, after all these years? Why not remain in hiding?<br> [[OK|daodsf0as9g]]FALLEN #4: The time of prophecy is at hand! The stars have aligned and the numbers portend the doom of this world! Now is the time Red Vengeance is destined to awaken from his eternal slumber! Now is the time this world will be consumed in fire!<br> [[You guys are totally insane, aren’t you?]] [[I can’t understand how someone who once fought for peace as an Archon could become so nutty.]]FALLEN #4: You will regret those words! You do not know what you speak of. Great change is coming! Bend the knee to Red Vengeance! Follow the path Lord Venerak has set before us and find your salvation before the end!<br> [[OK|gs9df8gs8ur]]FALLEN #4: You will regret those words! You do not know what you speak of. Great change is coming! Bend the knee to Red Vengeance! Follow the path Lord Venerak has set before us and find your salvation before the end!<br> [[OK|gs9df8gs8ur]]Havik stabs the man through the neck. The hooded figure chokes out blood and dies.<br> [[Why didn’t you tell me you were the Imperius?]] [[You owe me some answers, Havik. You’re much more than a simple bartender.]]HAVIK: Perhaps I haven’t been entirely truthful with you. Thousands of years ago I was given great powers by the Wolf Spirits. The title of Imperius was bestowed upon me and it was my duty to lead the Archons. I fought for truth and justice for centuries alongside my brother Venerak, but after a while he started to go... bad.<br> [[OK|s9df8us9d89]]HAVIK: Perhaps I haven’t been entirely truthful with you. Thousands of years ago I was given great powers by the Wolf Spirits. The title of Imperius was bestowed upon me and it was my duty to lead the Archons. I fought for truth and justice for centuries alongside my brother Venerak, but after a while he started to go... bad.<br> [[OK|s9df8us9d89]]HAVIK: Venerak grew jealous of my rank and title. He believed that he could lead the Archons better than I could, and soon we found ourselves in the middle of a terrible battle. Brother waged war on brother and the Archons were nearly destroyed. Venerak and his followers left and became known as The Fallen, while the Archons vanished into obscurity.<br> [[OK|sdofigsd88r]]HAVIK: For many years after the split I tried to stop The Fallen from carrying out their wicked deeds, but with each passing year their ranks grew in number while more and more Archons abandoned the Order. I was ashamed, and so I gave up my title and went into hiding. I thought living a simple life as a bartender would keep me away from the dangers of my past, but it seems like destiny has another plan in mind.<br> [[OK|9sgsd0fg9r]]HAVIK: You can imagine my shock when a simple peasant walked into my bar and told me about a vision. Hearing you speak of Venerak, Red Vengeance, and Shattershard... it was like seeing a ghost. I know now that I cannot escape my past. I must help guide you on this journey and stop The Fallen before they unleash destruction upon the world.<br> [[Why do you think it was me that had the visions and not you?]] [[How did I get dragged into all of this?]]HAVIK: I don’t know. Perhaps the Wolf Spirits have decided it is time for someone new to take up the mantle of Imperius- someone who won’t run away and hide when things get tough. What I do know is this: a thousand years ago I sealed Red Vengeance away inside the Void. If Venerak is able to unleash him, we’re going to be in a lot of trouble. So what do you say? Will you follow me on this quest?<br> [[I will follow you anywhere.]] [[You bet!]]HAVIK: I don’t know. Perhaps the Wolf Spirits have decided it is time for someone new to take up the mantle of Imperius- someone who won’t run away and hide when things get tough. What I do know is this: a thousand years ago I sealed Red Vengeance away inside the Void. If Venerak is able to unleash him, we’re going to be in a lot of trouble. So what do you say? Will you follow me on this quest?<br> [[I will follow you anywhere.]] [[You bet!]]HAVIK: Good. The swamp shouldn’t be far now. We must move quickly, but we should be wary! The Fallen know we’re in these woods. They may have set another ambush.<br> [[OK|isfdg9sfd9fgsd0]]HAVIK: Good. The swamp shouldn’t be far now. We must move quickly, but we should be wary! The Fallen know we’re in these woods. They may have set another ambush.<br> [[OK|isfdg9sfd9fgsd0]]Havik leads you deeper into the Oddwood.<br> [[Explore|3. Boon, Arrival, FIGHT 2]]HAVIK: I remember this place. This is where I sealed the magic sword. It has been so long I had nearly forgotten! But... huh, that’s odd...<br> [[What’s odd?]] [[Is something wrong?]]HAVIK: The last time I was here this swamp was guarded by a 7-headed hydra. I suppose it’s possible the hydra is dead after all this time...<br> [[OK|s9df9gs00]]HAVIK: The last time I was here this swamp was guarded by a 7-headed hydra. I suppose it’s possible the hydra is dead after all this time...<br> [[OK|s9df9gs00]]The hydra isn’t dead, of course. As Havik ponders the idea, the trees up ahead split apart and the enormous hydra lumbers out. It looks like one of the heads was chopped off at some point during the last thousand years- the beast only has six heads and one stump of a neck- but that doesn’t make it any less terrifying. The hydra roars and attacks!<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 4>>\HAVIK: That blade is not yours to take. Cease your chanting and leave this place, by order of the Imperius!<br> [[OK|sgdf98gsd9f9g]]FALLEN #145: We do not acknowledge you as our Imperius. Venerak is our one true leader! You are a traitor and a fraud. Once we kill you, Shattershard will be ours!<br> [[OK|sdfs094]]The Fallen brothers draw curved daggers and rush forward.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 6>>\VENERAK: Havik, my brother! I never thought I’d see you again. Have you finally seen the light and decided to follow my shining example?<br> [[OK|dsfgs63y3j]]HAVIK: I would never follow you, cur! Your dark arts have no place in this realm. End this madness and turn from your foolish quest lest the world be consumed in fire!<br> [[OK|s9fg9s8]]VENERAK: Ah, but a world consumed in fire is what we desire. It is as the prophecy foretold... the prophecy you set in motion a thousand years ago! I will enjoy watching you die, brother!<br> [[OK|sgdf9s8rr]]Havik and Venerak charge at each other and lock swords together. Their battle is intense, but Venerak is by far the superior swordsman. He disarms Havik and stabs him in the belly.<br> [[Havik!]] [[You monster!]]VENERAK: (laughing) And who is this? Your new pet? Your taste in companions was always questionable, brother. As was your judgement in all things. That is why I now lead and you grovel at my feet in a pool of your own blood. Fallen! Continue the ritual. The sword will yet be ours!<br> [[Not if I have anything to say about it!]] [[You still have to go through me to get it!]]VENERAK: (laughing) And who is this? Your new pet? Your taste in companions was always questionable, brother. As was your judgement in all things. That is why I now lead and you grovel at my feet in a pool of your own blood. Fallen! Continue the ritual. The sword will yet be ours!<br> [[Not if I have anything to say about it!]] [[You still have to go through me to get it!]]Venerak laughs as you prepare to attack.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 7>>\Venerak laughs as you prepare to attack.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 7>>\Keeping the sword contained in a magical shell, the brotherhood disappears. The echoing laughter of Venerak is all that remains. You rush over to Havik and kneel at his side. He slowly opens his eyes.<br> [[Havik! Stay with me!]] [[You can’t die, Havik- you’re the only friend I have!]]HAVIK: My time has come... but your destiny still lies ahead. You must stop Venerak. Do not let him summon the Shyfter. I believe in you...<br> [[OK|osfgs8r9r]]HAVIK: My time has come... but your destiny still lies ahead. You must stop Venerak. Do not let him summon the Shyfter. I believe in you...<br> [[OK|osfgs8r9r]]Havik closes his eyes and dies. How are you supposed to continue on? Havik was a powerful ancient warrior and you’re just a peasant! What chance do you have against an evil sorcerer and a Shyfter? You pick up Havik’s sword and exit the dungeon. Perhaps there are answers out there. Maybe there are other Archons, or maybe the Wolf Spirits can provide guidance? Whatever fate has in store for you, you are ready to face it head on.<br> [[Continue to Part 2]]Though you are nothing more than a simple peasant, it seems as though fate has a fantastic future in store for you. Your dreams are now filled with visions of ancient books, metal dragons, foggy swamps, and hooded figures seeking a mysterious black sword.<br> [[OK|asfgrirkri]]<div style="text-align: center;">\ PART 2<br> [[Begin|p2]] </div>\Using the magic of storytelling, we’re going to fast-forward in time a bit. We pick up our tale at the exact moment that everything falls apart. After Havik’s death, you began questing and adventuring in search of Venerak and the stolen sword known as Shattershard. Over the last several weeks you battled The Fallen dozens of times, raided secret bases, and earned tons of cool loot. Now at long last you have come face to face with Venerak- but you’re too late.<br> [[OK|sd9f8gsr9]]Venerak is chanting an incantation that will draw the magic out of Shattershard. Dozens of Fallen stand between you and him, and none of them looks pleased by the fact that you found their secret base again.<br> [[OK|sdfrppr]]FALLEN #754: The boss needs only a few more minutes to complete the ritual. All we need to do is keep this pip-squeak busy until then!<br> [[I’ve fought too hard to lose now!]] [[I will knock you all down!]]The Fallen rush forward and attack.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 8>>\The Fallen rush forward and attack.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 8>>\You crash through the hooded figures and manage to reach Venerak, but you are too late! The magic blade is shattered into a thousand pieces and its magic is sucked out. You watch as the swirling energy creates a powerful vortex, opening a hole in space-time.<br> [[OK|sd9fg9s940]]Venerak casts aside the heavy book he was reading from and raises his hands in the air as a giant metal dragon steps through the rift. Red Vengeance has been freed from the Void!<br> [[Oh, crap...]] [[I have a really bad feeling about this.]]VENERAK: O mighty Shyfter! Red Vengeance, I have summoned you to this world so that we might join together in our dominion over the realms!<br> [[OK|asdif9s9404]]VENERAK: O mighty Shyfter! Red Vengeance, I have summoned you to this world so that we might join together in our dominion over the realms!<br> [[OK|asdif9s9404]]RED VENGEANCE: Join? I am a god and you are an ant. What use have I for an annoying little bug flittering around my ankles? Your usefulness has expired.<br> [[OK|sdf8gs8d]]VENERAK: But- but I summoned you! I have great power! Together we could-<br> [[OK|dfs8gsd9]]RED VENGEANCE: Your power is undoubtedly great, as you were the only one capable of freeing me from my prison in over a thousand years. But your ambition is even greater. Great power and ambition will only threaten my rule. You cannot continue to exist.<br> [[OK|dfljgsi]]Red Vengeance scoops up Venerak and tosses him into the Void before the rift seals shut once again. You hear his screams echoing through eternity. You watch with a mix of awe and horror as the enormous Shyfter morphs into a rocket ship and blasts out of the dungeon.<br> [[After all this time, Red Vengeance is free and Shattershard is destroyed? How am I supposed to defeat him without the magic sword?]] [[My life is about to get so much harder...]]There is no use staying in this dungeon. Perhaps there is still some way to defeat Red Vengeance without Shattershard. You exit the dungeon and venture out into the wild.<br> [[Explore|9d0d9]]There is no use staying in this dungeon. Perhaps there is still some way to defeat Red Vengeance without Shattershard. You exit the dungeon and venture out into the wild.<br> [[Explore|9d0d9]]Your journey takes you to a silent hilltop. You stop to rest for the night and plan your next steps. As you are setting up camp you notice a small shrine dedicated to the Wolf Spirits nearby. You sit near the shrine and offer a prayer to the Wolf Spirits. The sound of footsteps causes you to look up. Two giant wolves stand before you. You scramble away, but your back is to the shrine. There is no escape!<br> [[OK|sd9fg9sd9f]]Just then the wolves morph into people- a beautiful woman and a hideously disfigured man.<br> [[OK|sdigrjiri]]JADE WOLF: You have nothing to fear from us. I am Jade Wolf and this is my brother, Iron Wolf. We have been watching your progress from a distance even before you set out with the Imperius. It was we who sent you the visions of Venerak and Shattershard. This world needs a hero now more than ever.<br> [[But why me?]] [[I can’t save the world... Shattershard was destroyed! All hope is lost...]]IRON WOLF: You have a strong will and a pure heart. Something corny like that.<br> [[What must I do?]] [[I seek your guidance, Great Wolf Spirits.]]IRON WOLF: That sword was only one way to defeat the Shyfter. There are others. New spells can be cast and new swords can be forged. Do not give up hope.<br> [[What must I do?]] [[I seek your guidance, Great Wolf Spirits.]]JADE WOLF: The Imperius has been slain and the Archons are no more, but the world is still in danger. I believe it is time the Order was reformed. Step forward. You will be the one to lead the Archons. Henceforth, you shall be known as Imperius.<br> [[OK|skdfgosdo]]JADE WOLF: The Imperius has been slain and the Archons are no more, but the world is still in danger. I believe it is time the Order was reformed. Step forward. You will be the one to lead the Archons. Henceforth, you shall be known as Imperius.<br> [[OK|skdfgosdo]]You take a hesitant step forward. Jade Wolf reaches out a hand and touches your forehead. There is a flash of light and suddenly you feel great power and magic flow through your body. You feel stronger, healthier, more powerful!<br> [[Wow!]] [[This is incredible! I feel like I could do 10 backflips in a row!]]IRON WOLF: You have been given great power, but you must use that power for good. Red Vengeance must be stopped or this world will burn. Jade Wolf and I will accompany you on this journey. Once the Shyfter is destroyed, we will depart this world and leave its protection in your hands. As Imperius, you will have the power to anoint new members of the Archons and imbue them with magical powers. But our time grows short. Come, now!<br> [[OK|isafgisdo]]IRON WOLF: You have been given great power, but you must use that power for good. Red Vengeance must be stopped or this world will burn. Jade Wolf and I will accompany you on this journey. Once the Shyfter is destroyed, we will depart this world and leave its protection in your hands. As Imperius, you will have the power to anoint new members of the Archons and imbue them with magical powers. But our time grows short. Come, now!<br> [[OK|isafgisdo]]You set out with the Wolf Spirits in search of Red Vengeance.<br> [[Explore|0fs9dsd0]]A short while later you arrive at a crumbling stone ruin. Red Vengeance is perched atop the highest pinnacle, lording over the land like a monstrous bat. He chuckles as you approach.<br> [[OK|dfjgs9d9r]]RED VENGEANCE: Time truly is a circle. It was over a thousand years ago when the first Imperius sought to imprison me. And now that I’ve been freed, who has come to pay me a visit but the legendary Wolf Spirits and an insufferable young pup that I can only assume is the new Imperius. Well! Do what you must, but I will not be stopped.<br> [[We will defeat you, Shyfter!]] [[Climb down from your perch and face me!]]RED VENGEANCE: You are nothing without your magic sword! I will reign supreme!<br> [[OK|a9gds99]]RED VENGEANCE: You are nothing without your magic sword! I will reign supreme!<br> [[OK|a9gds99]]Red Vengeance swoops down and attacks.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 9>>\Red Vengeance slashes at you with razor sharp claws and fires missiles from the cannons on his back. You dodge his attacks and counter with your own, but his ability to shapeshift and fly gives him a great advantage.<br> [[OK|fsdigr8]]The battle is cut short when Red Vengeance drives a massive blade through Iron Wolf’s chest. The legendary Wolf Spirit collapses to the ground, gasping for air.<br> [[Iron Wolf!]] [[We have failed!]]Red Vengeance chuckles as you rush over to Iron Wolf’s side.<br> [[OK|sdfg9s9f]]Red Vengeance chuckles as you rush over to Iron Wolf’s side.<br> [[OK|sdfg9s9f]]RED VENGEANCE: As I said, you are nothing without your magic sword. I cannot be defeated!<br> [[OK|salfdsgirj]]Iron Wolf gasps for breath as he looks into your eyes.<br> [[OK|djfgksrk]]IRON WOLF: Give me your sword. Before Silver Wolf died, she infused the Grey Blade with her essence and magic, turning it into Shattershard. My death is at hand, but I will not die in vain. I will enchant your sword with my own essence, imbuing it with the power to slay a Shyfter for good. From this day forward, the Imperius shall wield not a simple blade, but a magic sword called Ironfire! It is done!<br> [[OK|ksdgsdoro]]Iron Wolf dissolves into magic dust as his essence is sucked into the sword. You raise the blade over your head and it immediately bursts into flame. Red Vengeance squeals in terror.<br> [[Time to die, Shyfter!]] [[Not so tough now, are you... uh... tough guy?]]RED VENGEANCE: Stupid wolves! This changes nothing! I will rip you apart limb from limb!<br> [[OK|sdofgs09]]RED VENGEANCE: Stupid wolves! This changes nothing! I will rip you apart limb from limb!<br> [[OK|sdofgs09]]You and Jade Wolf clash with Red Vengeance once again.<br> [[Fight]] <<set $state = 10>>\Thunder booms and lightning flashes as you battle the powerful Shyfter. Your magic sword cuts through the air like a razor, chopping off chunks of the Shyfter bit by bit. Finally you manage to leap forward and plunge the fiery blade into the shapeshifter’s heart. Red Vengeance squeals as his eyeballs pop out and his head explodes in a spray of sparks and slime. At long last, the Shyfter is dead.<br> [[OK|sdkfgisdrr]]Silence falls over the land as Jade Wolf embraces you in a tight hug.<br> [[OK|sdkfgsfkr]]JADE WOLF: I am alone now. Ember Wolf was slain by Lord Hawk, Silver Wolf gave her life to forge Shattershard, and now Iron Wolf has passed his essence on to your new sword, Ironfire. The Wolf Spirits can do no more for this world. I leave its protection now to you, Imperius. Wield Ironfire with honor and righteousness! Seek out others of noble heart and rally them to the cause of the Archons. Lead this world into a new era of peace.<br> [[I will not fail you.]] [[The world will be safe under my watch.]]Jade Wolf smiles. She morphs into a humongous wolf and wanders off into the woods.<br> [[OK|sdf8g8sd99]]Jade Wolf smiles. She morphs into a humongous wolf and wanders off into the woods.<br> [[OK|sdf8g8sd99]]Your journey has come to an end... or is it only a beginning? As the new Imperius, you now have the power to shape the world into a better place. Lifting your magic sword high above your head, you shout something corny that you hope will catch on one day and become your slogan. But really, who can say what will catch on? Maybe it will just sound silly. Regardless, this is where our tale ends, and where your destiny begins!<br> THE END!