GDS220 Ben Lockwood

Vadren stands upon a frozen wall, a valley of snow on all sides. To his left stands the Deathknight Onarri and the Gnoll Tarquin both dear and trusted friends. To his right, his beloved wife Shanna and a man whose presence makes him uneasy. They are all here in the hopes of retrieving an artifact of great power. Within the walls stand 2 structures. A large chapel stands in the center and a large block of ice stands to the north. The ground within the walls seems, off. Green creatures move amoungst the snow. [[Walk around the Wall to the Ice->Ice Block]] [[Head streight for the Chapel->Frantic Chaple]]

As they reach the block of ice the group realize it is not what they originally assumed. The block contains riches beyond imagining, countless gold coins, and weapons long forgotten. Whilst inspecting the treasure the group hears a loud roar that shakes the ice be neither their feet. The creatures on the ground scatter for cover. (set: $frostbite to false) (set: $fireBall to false) [[Keep Looting->Loot]] [[Stand their Ground->Stand Ground]] [[Make for the Chapel->Run for Chaple]]

As the adventurers continue chipping away at the ice, working hard for their treasure, a gust of wind blows through them ice forming on their skin. As they turn to find the source they are met by a giant white beast, scales as white as the snow eyes that can draw out a man's very soul. An Elder White Dragon. (set: $frostbite to true) [[Run for it->Ice Run]] [[Fight]]

As the adventurers turn from their work, a white shape appears in the sky above them descending at rapid speed. "Dragon!" Onarri yells before he finishes everyone already has their weapons drawn. [[Attack First]] [[Wait]] [[Run->Ice Run]]

The roar shakes them to the very core. In a split second, they decide it would be best to take shelter. As they make for the chapel a large white object comes into view amoungst the clouds. [[Keep Running->Frantic Chaple]]

(set: $BaredDoor to false) (set: $shannaWounded to false) (set: $brokenShoulder to false) As the adventurers enter the chapel the sound of wings beating follows them. The chapel is large containing large columns that reach all the way to the ceiling. It only has only one entrance through which the adventurers enter. Before the altar is a large hole. (if: $BaredDoor is false)[ [[Bar the Door]] ] [[Move the the Hole]]

(if: $BaredDoor is true)[As the adventurers peer down the dark hole they are unable to see the bottom [[Throw a magical light]] [[Use the ladder]] ] (if: $BaredDoor is false)[As the adventurers peer down the dark hole, large green creatures pour through the door behind them. Upon closer inspection, they appear to be wearing minimal armour and large brutish weapons [[Turn and Fight]] [[Use the ladder]] [[Jump]] ]

Onarri grabs a large wooden pole and uses it to secure the door, hopefully stopping whatever is coming. (set: $BaredDoor to true) [[Move the the Hole]]

Vadren illuminates a copper coin from his pocket and throws it down the hole. The hole is about a hundred meters deep but continues north at its end. [[Use the ladder]]

The adventurers descend into the darkness. Upon reaching the bottom they find the tunnel leads further underground with light emanating from its end. [[Follow the Passage]]

The flood of green brutes does not stop, as the horde advances the heroes cut down enemy after enemy. Tarquin has been badly wounded as has Shanna. (set: $shannaWounded to true) [[Keep Fighting]] [[Jump]]

Tarquin leads, jumping into the darkness. Onarri follows with Shanna in tow. Vadren follows soon after but suffers an axe wound to the shoulder in the process. The hole leads further underground with light emanating from its end. (set: $brokenShoulder to true) [[Follow the Passage]]

The adventurers move single file until they reach the end of the passage. Around the corner is a room with 2 doors, one leading straight, and one leading left. (set: $orcs to false) [[Left]] [[Straight]] [[Split up]]

It was all for naught. The swarm did not end and eventually, the adventurers were withered down. Their final resting place, a cold stone floor, surrounded by a mix of red and green. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]

Another roar shakes them to the very core. In a split second, they decide it would be best to take shelter. As they make for the chapel the dragon takes to the skies once more, attempting to cut them off. (if: $frostbite is true)[ [[Keep Running->Frantic End]] ] (if: $frostbite is false)[ [[Keep Running->Frantic Chaple]] ]

As the group runs through the knee deep snow, they slowly fall one by one, their frozen skin slowing them down. As his friends fall Vadren turns to help them but is met only by the dragon's vicious claws. Three large gashes pour blood from his chest as he falls face down in the reddening snow. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]

Before the dragon can hit the ground Vadren fires a jet of flames engulfing the beast causing it to plummet the last few meters, smashing the ice. (set: $fireBall to true) [[Run->Ice Run]] [[Charge->Fight]]

The dragon smashes into the ground a few meters from the adventurers, scales glistening in the sun. [[Charge->Fight]] [[Ice Run]]

With weapons drawn the adventurers charge the beast. They strike the dragon again and again dealing massive damage to its scaly hide, but they take as much as they give. No one is unscathed and the dragon seems relatively fine despite its wounds. [[Run->Ice Run]] [[Keep Attacking]]

(if: $fireBall is false)[ The blades fall once more but exhaustion has taken its toll on the adventurers, their attacks slowing. Another gust of the wind, flurry of blades and flash of teeth. Blood freezes before it even hits the ice. The adventurers fall the ground covered in blood, ice, and shredded armour. Lacking the strength to run or carry their weapons, the group wait for their fate. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]] ] (if: $fireBall is true)[ The blades fall once more but exhaustion has taken its toll on the adventurers, their attacks slowing. Another gust of wind, flurry of blades and flash of teeth. Blood freezes before it even hits the ice. The adventurers fall the ground covered in blood, ice, and shredded armour. Weapons still in hand they charge one last time Shanna behind the back them up, Tarquin and Onarri got for the wings, Vadren for the head. Blood glistens on their armour as the beast falls, thoat cut, wings severed. [[Take what they can]] ]

The adventurers stuff their pockets with all the gold they can carry, finding items that will fetch a high price when they return. [[Head for the Chapel->Frantic Chaple]]

The group moves down the left passage. Like the first time, it has a light at the end. As the group reaches the end of the passage they are met by a large group of the green creatures, Orcs. They stare at the group for a second before drawing their weapons and charging. (set: $orcs to true) [[Fight the Orcs]] [[Run for it]]

(if: $orcs is false)[As the party move to the forward path, Shanna pulls Vadren aside. "I don't like the looks of this way". [[Keep Going]] [[Left]] [[Split up]] ] (if: $orcs is true)[The group rush through the path attempting to outrun the Orcs. In their haste, they miss a trap that had been set to stop intruders. The ground moves underneath them revealing a pit of spikes. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]] ]

The group decides it would be best to split up, Vadren and Shanna take the left path, Tarquin and Onarri go straight. As Tarquin reaches te end of the tunnel he finds a room filled with the green creatures, Orcs. Both heroes are filled with excitement, engaging in combat with the beasts. Vadren and Shanna round the last corner in the left corridor to see a horde of Orcs running not at them but to another doorway to the right. [[Surround the Enemy]]

The group move down the forward passage. Like the first time it has a light at the end. As the group reach the end of the passage they are met by a large group of the green creatures, Orcs. They stare at the group for a second before drawing their weapons and charging. (set: $orcs to true) [[Fight the Orcs]] [[Run->Straight]]

More Orcs round the corner, their number now in the 20s. The blades clash and blood spills. [[Turn Back]] [[Don't Faulter->Keep Fighting]]

The adventurers return to the room with 2 paths, the sound of angry Orcs persuing them. [[Try the other Path->Straight]]

As the adventurers turn their back on the enemy they find themselves facing Orcs on both sides. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]

Both groups converge on the enemy, attacking from both sides. The horde is quickly dispatched with minimal damage to the heroes. The room they now stand in resembles a run down bar with a strong stench of alcohol. Tables set up around the room with miscellaneous items on them. One thing stands out, a large door at the far side of the room. [[Move to the door]]

Vadren moves to the door, pushing it open. As he does so, one last Orc enters the room. (if: $brokenShoulder is true)[As he enters he notices Vadren and charges him. Vadren attempts to block but his already damaged shoulder gives out and the dull blade plunges into his torso, dropping him. The ravenous Orc turns to the others. Shanna has fallen to her knees at the sight of her husband's death. Tarquin and Onarri blindly charge in an attempt to save their friend but they fail. This Orc is much stronger than those before him and dispatches them easily. His axe dripping blood he turns to Shanna. [[Run]] [[Avenge Them]] ] (if: $brokenShoulder is false)[As he enters he notices Vadren and charges him. Vadren parries the blow guiding the axe into the ground wedging it there. As Tarquin and Onarri charge the monster, there swords hitting home, plunging deep into its flesh. The Orc spins flinging them across the room. Vadren adds his sword to the Orc's back. Pulling a second sword from his belt. Tarquin and Onarri regain their footing and charge once again. With the Orc focused on Vadren they easily retrieve their swords and cut the beast down. [[Move Through the Door]] ]

As Shanna runs back the way they had come she trips. Rolling over to come face to face with the Orc who killed her friends, axe held high, blood dripping on her face. She closes her eyes. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]

Shanna stands using what strength she has left. Legs shaking, she draws on what ever magic she can. A burst of light shoots forth blowing the creature away. She falls to her knees once more, tears forming in her eyes. ''You have failed ...'' [[Start over->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]

At the far end of the room is the artifact they had come looking for. Before it, a large amount of gold, enough to buy a city. The adventurers take as much gold as they can as well as the artifact as Vadren prepares to teleport them home. ''You achieved what you came for.'' [[Again?->Dungeons and Dragons Out Take]]