OMNIA: Chapter 8: Three Unwise Men

[thetoastking]

"I vote for the camp I guess."

> take out the skull form the inventory
"Does it matter? we would probably end up in the camp one way or another"

- "Refusing such an invitation would be rude of me, so I'm going. However, we have places to go and things to do, so we won't be staying for long."

>Rick: Go kill some corrupted and stuff.

After a short winded discussion, our group decides to split into two groups. Cassius and Sitrah will head back to the camp, while Lucian and Rick head with the wardens to combat the Corrupted.
Glad we got that all sorted out. Now, do you have any-

Wow, that's quite a change! Do any of you guys know where Dius went? I'd be surprised if he just went peacefully back to not really doing much after returning. It may be better to go back to the camp and get some more information as to what we've missed these 3 months, but firsthand experience with the kind of corrupted stuff we'll be facing is always good.

Whoa whoa! Don't speak the corrupted one's name around such a heavy area of corruption! His name is like a beacon, calling corrupted to-
Hisssssssssssssss...
Fuck. There goes the element of surprise.
Hold. It may not strike, but be ready if it does... Let us see what has come to face us.

Oh... Gods...
Damnit. That is most definitely a namean. Or... It was.
It seems to be looking at us. Is it scouting out rick and lucian?

With an electronic noise, the beast scurries back down the wall into the city, whining a beeping electronic chirp.

[Travosh]

Chase it! Can't let it alert the rest of em!

[Adept]

Oh, uhh, heh, sorry about that! Didn't know that was a thing that would happen.

[DS Piron]

Chase it! Can't let it alert the rest of em!

> Agreed. Unless they usually do this when they spot new people...

[Xander]

"Fuck. I think it would be best if we didn't stick around. I may be a good fighter, but I have no idea on how to fight these guys... And honestly? I think it's headed to warn the others."

[flyingBrick]

- "Uh... What's standard procedure in this kind of situation?"

[thetoastking]

"Fuck. I think it would be best if we didn't stick around. I may be a good fighter, but I have no idea on how to fight these guys... And honestly? I think it's headed to warn the others."

You don't have much of a choice now! Come on!

- "Uh... What's standard procedure in this kind of situation?"

We persue!
ALRIGHT MEN, LETS DO THIS!
With that, Sir Ozrick released a mighty rallying cry.

The Wardens sprung forward into action, and, by way of peer pressure, our two weenies sprint along as well, compelled to charge by the commanding tone behind Sir Ozrick's rallying cry. With a sprint, they chase the black and green corrupted fiend deep into the city...

Where things have gotten very bad indeed.

[flyingBrick]

Er...

==>

[Adept]

Sure looks rather green there.

[thetoastking]

Deep into the city, our heroes ventured. Past the ruins of the main stage, where corpses littered the ground. Past the vendors, where blood was the only commodity. Through the streets, no longer populated by kin, and into the darkest part of a now-ruined city: East Kathmandu. Here, they managed to chase the creature into a corner, effectively stopping it.

Now we've got you, you little bastard. May your soul be cleansed in the flames of your own si-
The creature made a snapping noise, dislocating it's own jaw in order to open it wider. It looked up, and issued a bone-rattling screech.

Agh! Shit! watch out!

The wall crumbled, blocking off their escape. Chattering noises, whirring, and hisses echoed as one by one, corrupted emerged from the woodwork.

This wasn't accidental.

This was a trap.

Rick

I do hate to intrude on such a stressful moment but

It seems to me that you are in a pickle
a
quandary

as it is

Shhh
relax.
the others cannot hear me

only you and perhaps those who have good ears

You need not worry
who i am

Only what I can do for you

I can save you rick
I know you wanted a family

You can't have a family if you're dead
It's hard
Almost impossible even

And honestly?
This fight will
kill
You

Dead

But fret not
I will save you
Just
Listen closely rick
And I will lead you
to victory

Will you follow my words?

[Xander]

"Fuck. Trapped. " 'I think I could escape... but the others...' "Right then... Bring it!"

[flyingBrick]

What, another mysterious voice?

This is getting repetitive.

Look, I've been a tradesman for over half of my life. I've made business with people from all around the world, with thieves and with lords. I've even bought from dragons before. And if there's one thing I learned from these twenty something years on the road, it is that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch.

So tell me what's your price... And I shall happily consider.

[The Idea Master]

"Burn them!"

[Adept]

Once again, fairly suspicious of that, but who knows? Anyway, the weird floaty one seems like it's probably magical or something, probably wanna watch out for that.

[Travosh]

What could possibly go wrong if you use your murder machine's magic sapping on them?

[thetoastking]

Price, Rick?

Is everything always
about prices
to you?

Shhh.
I don't blame you

Ever since that fateful day on the western continent
prices have been all you know

all you believe in
But look, rick.

What is the price of a soul?

What is the price of the souls of your friends?

Those who have helped you
in your travels

would you put a price on life?

They will die soon rick
This is a battle
They lose

The first and only

You can change that rick
all I ask is your help

I want to be
accepted
if that is what you would call
a price

But I cannot do it without you
you can hear me
you can feel me

for the first time
I will be


I don't ask of much rick
Simply
your ears
Together
we can change history

Today
Right now

would you put a price on...
Your own life?

How much is that worth?
is it worth the family you saw die on the west continent?

how about the great fire
of sen?

or kathmandu
where you now stand

they paid the ultimate price
and for what
the resurrection of Him?

Just listen to me rick
Hear my words
Let me guide you

or your life will certainly end right here and now

[Xander]

"Augh... Fuck!" Lucian quickly gets to his feet, though he's somewhat unsteady from the blast. "Hey gods! I know you can see this! Help us!"

[flyingBrick]

Damnit.

Ok, creepy voice thing. I accept your offer.

But don't think that I trust you for a single second.

And we all better get out of here unscathed, or I promise that the one who's going to pay is you.

[Adept]

Well, let's hope this goes okay! Not too much else to do.

[Travosh]

Bahahaha! He took the deal! Rick you are now my favored mortal shrimpling.

[thetoastking]

Damnit.

Ok, creepy voice thing. I accept your offer.

Thank you Rick

You have saved your friends
your investment will
pay off

But shh
Listen to my words rick.
Listen
To me...



And I will lead you.

To you beings who believe you rule this earth...

You are sorely mistaken.

KREN SLEL OKESIS.

Your time here is at an end.

And I am death's harbinger.
You want to prey upon the weakened? The disheartened?
SLEN IZ LEL MAUNO OMES.

Then your fates are sealed.

You deserve no mercy from mankind. No confession for your crimes.

For you cannot be saved now.

And when you leave this plane...

You will leave...
AMPRE WAUT PRENSAL!


In ashes...

The snake-like creature runs as though the hounds of hell were on his tail, and for good measure. But the air vibrates with the speech of richard. The universe beckons to his every whim and notion. he looks to the escaping beast, and utters 3 simple words.

PYRE MAAN OPAN.

The sound of 10,000 tortured souls rings from the ground, as a fountain of dead spirits burst from it in the distance, creating a vortex. The beast is sucked into it and torn apart by the vengeful spirits, screeching in what seems to be everlasting agony. Limb by limb, light by light, the beast is devoured by maddened souls, his very essence breaking apart and vanishing before... It vanishes in the mist, and the spirits dive into the ground. A large blue flame rises from it for a moment before vanishing, making the air... Cleaner. With this, the darkened Rick seems to gain some color back, as though whatever drove him has left him. In his mind, he hears a whisper...

In your times of need...
Call upon me...
And I shall be there...

His face seems stern still, focusing on the area where the spirits emerged. His face seems haggard, as though a great tax was taken upon his body, yet... His stance seems invigorated, like a great rush of power had gone through him. In summary, his body seems... Energized, yet drained.

... Holy Shit.

[Adept]

Well that was incredibly violent.

[The Idea Master]

"I hate metaphorical flame! "

[Travosh]

Ahhh, the performance I expect of my new favorite! This just got interesting!

[Xander]

Lucian only stands there, staring.