Chapters tagged fantasy

Introduction by bopoznuvt

Chapter 1

Althea Amberhearth sat at her usual spot in the Black Crab tavern. At the corner, near the small door that leads to the dark alleyway. Several people went in and out of the main door at the far end of the building. Waitresses are busy walking around bringing foods to the tables a...

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Athea and Inexperienced Adventurers... by bopoznuvt

Chapter 2

There they were, her best of friends. After joining forces to empty a goblin warren several months ago, the team immediately recognized their synergy. Now with three minor quests completed, this might be their most difficult task yet. Or at the very least the most important, if t...

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Althea and Hired Mercenaries by bopoznuvt

Chapter 2

Althea maintained her smile despite the stern expressions of her new comrades. Admittedly, she herself was an absolute novice in the field, so she was relieved when the temple offered to pay for hired muscle. These men and women though... Althea eyed the first of her new companio...

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They discover a shortcut. by bopoznuvt

Chapter 3

After leaving the tavern and spending a few silver coins on supplies for the road, the trio set out on their trek toward the village of Sapila just after noon. Lorna procured a reliable map of the region from the general shop, and Fabian was known as a reputable tracker; Althea f...

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A very sick man. by bopoznuvt

Chapter 4

**((WARNING! Graphic descriptions of disease and decay follow, reader beware!))** Sure enough, Fabian's expertise paid off. He successfully disabled a tripwire, picked several locks, and navigated the trio around a hidden pit trap. After an hour of careful advancement through th...

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Ask Fabian to end the man's misery. by bopoznuvt

Chapter 5

Devotion to Helestria fills one with bliss and a love for all life, eternally seeking the light in the world. But here, in the dark beneath the earth, faced with a wicked and unnatural illness, Althea feels the onset of doubt creep into her soul. None of her training prepared for...

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Corpses and mushrooms... by bopoznuvt

Chapter 6

"By Helestria's light!" Althea gasped. Illuminated by the orange torchlight lay a sprawl of long-dead corpses, each showing advanced stages of decay. Strangely, they all bore lumps beneath their clothing, and they all had several dark, fleshy, foot-long stalks sprouting from thei...

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Fungal Infestation by bopoznuvt

Chapter 7

**((WARNING! Explicit body horror ahead, reader beware!))** Not a moment after she screamed, a pair of throwing daggers thudded into the mushroom-laden zombie's forehead. It let loose another echoing howl before it collapsed, releasing Althea's ankle. The acolyte darted a glance...

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Yes. by bopoznuvt

Chapter 8

Sorrow weighed on Althea's heart, anchoring her feet in place, but when the hollow, inhuman howl rose from the dwarf's throat, she knew there was no saving the mercenary. The acolyte scurried back, barely ducking beneath a swiping, black tentacle as she passed. She was close now,...

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A test of faith and balance. by bopoznuvt

Chapter 9

Althea rested a hand over her heart and sighed softly. She needed strength now more than ever; dawdling would lead only to dwelling. She found an old, dusty broom handle without the brush and used it as a walking stick, helping her avoid any more trips and stumbles. "Luminae," sh...

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