Gorun nods at the death knight. It would be a hard battle to defeat this foe, but maybe with his inventions... Either way, the death knight offered a parley and Gorun was willing to listen. "I will hear it."

"My master, Midnight the Eternal, currently in possession of the Universal weapon Darkstalker would like to ask you to head a different path than this. Darkstalker has too much power to handle for any mortal being, in the wrong hands, it could wipe out the planet." The Death Knight says, no hint of emotion in it's voice.

However, my master will he offering you this for your trouble." He says pulling a dark longsword out of one of it's sheaths. "It's the magical blade called the Corruptor. It's powers aren't close to the power of any of the universal weapons, it will however be strong enough to defeat many of the foes in your path.

He will also offer a teleporter stone to take you wherever you wish and will also be offering myself as your servant if you're willing to head for another of universal weapons. He means no harm to anyone and wants to just be left in peace. So what say you, noble dwarf?"

Knight makes his way to their destination quickly. After all, having people on his back was a bit uncomfortable. When he gets closer to where he feels a surge of magic he lands, his massive wings folding once his taloned feet hit the ground. "we have arrived to somewhere that feels... a bit on the heavy side with magic" He seems a bit uncomfortable with that much magic, which could only mean that they were getting very close to their desired location. He slowly lays down a bit so that his passengers can get off... Unless they want to ride him like a horse all the way there. Which would be irritating, but he would do it.

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"Yeah, I felt that too... yep, it's Anna, she's right ahead." the high elf says pointing past a brush. "We just have to walk a bit more, though we need to be ready in case we'll face the archangel Gabriel. My lady, spare no power when fighting, this is an enemy stronger than any of us has ever seen, I hate to say it, but we might lose if we don't give it our all!"

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Knight makes his way to their destination quickly. After all, having people on his back was a bit uncomfortable. When he gets closer to where he feels a surge of magic he lands, his massive wings folding once his taloned feet hit the ground. "we have arrived to somewhere that feels... a bit on the heavy side with magic" He seems a bit uncomfortable with that much magic, which could only mean that they were getting very close to their desired location. He slowly lays down a bit so that his passengers can get off... Unless they want to ride him like a horse all the way there. Which would be irritating, but he would do it.

Maryvale leaps from his back to the floor, landing with a faint crack slipping from the ground, and an even fainter grunt upon her landing. Standing, she surveys the area; honestly, it was all she expected the Death Marshes to be: a dark, foggy place filled with dead trees and a terrifying magic presence.

Well, terrifying to normal people, at least. The Dark Knight merely walks ahead a few meters, as her companions climbed from the dragon, excluding the Avian. Turning, she stares at the dragon. "D'gon, would you mind looking around a bit from the higher skies? I hear a dragon's sight is to be reckoned with by Avian kind." It was faint, though it sounded as though she had just smirked. "Avian, you act closer to the ground, if you would. We'll need you close by to both scout and help in battle, plus you can relay any information the D'gon provides. You may both take to the skies when you're ready."

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Maryvale leaps from his back to the floor, landing with a faint crack slipping from the ground, and an even fainter grunt upon her landing. Standing, she surveys the area; honestly, it was all she expected the Death Marshes to be: a dark, foggy place filled with dead trees and a terrifying magic presence.

Well, terrifying to normal people, at least. The Dark Knight merely walks ahead a few meters, as her companions climbed from the dragon, excluding the Avian. Turning, she stares at the dragon. "D'gon, would you mind looking around a bit from the higher skies? I hear a dragon's sight is to be reckoned with by Avian kind." It was faint, though it sounded as though she had just smirked. "Avian, you act closer to the ground, if you would. We'll need you close by to both scout and help in battle, plus you can relay any information the D'gon provides. You may both take to the skies when you're ready."

The avian nods and takes up to the skies whilst the rest get their equipment ready, meanwhile the gnoll approaches Maryvale and whispers to her:

"My lady, the other universal weapons will most likely be already claimed by someone by the time we get this and while I have no qualms about killing, the little human knight might oppose us killing the other mercenaries and steal their weapon... what will we do if he does?"

The avian nods and takes up to the skies whilst the rest get their equipment ready, meanwhile the gnoll approaches Maryvale and whispers to her:

"My lady, the other universal weapons will most likely be already claimed by someone by the time we get this and while I have no qualms about killing, the little human knight might oppose us killing the other mercenaries and steal their weapon... what will we do if he does?"

"We use persuasion, in either one sense or the other. I'm sure some words of the Grand Marshal's righteousness can convince him, and even then, our job is to collect the swords, not kill their hosts. We can do this a number of ways: intimidation, combat, stealth. The fact we have a dragon on our side also helps. The boy'll see soon enough - the innocent are so easy to corrupt."

A faint feeling of dread emanates from Maryvale as she utters the last line, looking back at her other companions with... well, it's impossible to tell. "But of course, when push comes to shove, the Grand Marshal said "by any means necessary". I won't endanger the lives of comrades for the sake of a troubled, morally-guided soul."

"They're miniature version of a dragon, so yes, they are strong." Garas said as they entered a small building inside the city. "Wait outside, I'll have a talk with, ok?"

"Sounds great. Thank you," said Colmaz. He was worried about talking to the guard, so he was relieved Garas was talking care of it. He passed the time by flipping through his notebook, looking over the poisons again and deciding what to do about the potions.

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Iosef nods, and offers the blade, though his hand is still slightly grasping the handle. It's been too easy, considering so many others were supposed to fight a bloody battle...

Knight gives a slight nod before launching himself into the sky. From the ground, his shape is high in the sky but still visible. Of course, if he were to spot something his shape would be much closer to ensure accuracy. Since he doesn't wish to get ahead of the little group he flies in place. If needed, he would assist as well figuring that he would be helpful in many situations.

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"Alright folks," Connor exclaims, stepping into the tavern, "we've got more people. Let's go get that sword!" Connor shouts to his group. Once they're following him, he would of course run out of the tavern and go to the temple.

@Claw2k11 Gorun looked at the Corruptor blade.

In a way, the dwarvern knight knew that the death knight's master was correct. This blade was simply insanely powerful, and there was no way that any kingdom could wield it responsibly across the span of several dynasties.

Additionally, the opportunity to learn what enchantment was on the blade was an exciting one. First and foremost, Gorun was an enchanter.

"Could you tell me exactly what the blade does? I think your master has a fair point, I can't imagine any of the king's current sons wielding Darkstalker properly..."

@Claw2k11 Gorun looked at the Corruptor blade.

In a way, the dwarvern knight knew that the death knight's master was correct. This blade was simply insanely powerful, and there was no way that any kingdom could wield it responsibly across the span of several dynasties.

Additionally, the opportunity to learn what enchantment was on the blade was an exciting one. First and foremost, Gorun was an enchanter.

"Could you tell me exactly what the blade does? I think your master has a fair point, I can't imagine any of the king's current sons wielding Darkstalker properly..."

"The blade has dark magic infused in it, even the slightest wound by this sword will Corrupt the target, turning them in a Shade loyal to the wielder of the sword. The time it will take to turn the target in a Shade depends on the wound caused by the sword.

This sword can also shoot black fire, a fire so hot that I can melt through any armor in seconds. As soon as the fire engulfs it's target, it will turn it into a Fiery Shade." He explains, still no hint of emotion in his voice. "Oh, and the sword can cut through any metal like a knife through hot butter.

"Now, will help Master Midnight to stop this mad hunt that will doom not only humanity, but every other species?"

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"We use persuasion, in either one sense or the other. I'm sure some words of the Grand Marshal's righteousness can convince him, and even then, our job is to collect the swords, not kill their hosts. We can do this a number of ways: intimidation, combat, stealth. The fact we have a dragon on our side also helps. The boy'll see soon enough - the innocent are so easy to corrupt."

A faint feeling of dread emanates from Maryvale as she utters the last line, looking back at her other companions with... well, it's impossible to tell. "But of course, when push comes to shove, the Grand Marshal said "by any means necessary". I won't endanger the lives of comrades for the sake of a troubled, morally-guided soul."

"Very well, milady." The gnoll said grinning. "We'll move on your orders! If we get this weapon, then the others will be all the easier to fetch!"

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"Sounds great. Thank you," said Colmaz. He was worried about talking to the guard, so he was relieved Garas was talking care of it. He passed the time by flipping through his notebook, looking over the poisons again and deciding what to do about the potions.

And after about ten or so minutes, Garas comes out of the office of the Garrison Commander with a wide smile on his face.

"We have 50 wyvern knights with us, plus wyverns for each of us, if you thought riding a horse was hard, riding a wyvern is even harder!" He says to Colmaz. "They're gonna wait for us outside while we go talk with Sssalivan, if things go sour they'll burst in to save us and distract Sssalivan while we get Soulstealer, sound good, mate?"

Knight gives a slight nod before launching himself into the sky. From the ground, his shape is high in the sky but still visible. Of course, if he were to spot something his shape would be much closer to ensure accuracy. Since he doesn't wish to get ahead of the little group he flies in place. If needed, he would assist as well figuring that he would be helpful in many situations.

Only about 100 meters ahead of the group, there was a young girl wielding a beautiful shining bow. Judging from the magic energy coming from her, she was Anna... and she saw Knight. A shining arrow made of pure energy appeared on the bow and aimed right at night...

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"Alright folks," Connor exclaims, stepping into the tavern, "we've got more people. Let's go get that sword!" Connor shouts to his group. Once they're following him, he would of course run out of the tavern and go to the temple.

The temple was a small bland building made of sandstone and lacking any decoration. Inside the building was a staircase leading down further into the temple and judging from the faint talking sounds, somebody was already inside, though probably they hadn't gotten the sword yet.

@Claw2k11 Gorun nods, "I am sorry, but I don't think I'm interested in this sword. However, I promise I will not bother you here and seek out another blade." Gorun looked for approval from the death knight.

He simply thought it would be immoral to take the blade. Besides, his sword of Mythril was already pretty strong and well enchanted, and while it might not be a match for this blade it had served him well.

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"Alright then, let's move!" She orders, walking ahead into the Death Marshes. "Elve, do you have any telepathic powers? Keeping in contact with our allies in the sky would really help."

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Connor would call for the rest, and once they arrived he would follow the sounds and attack whomever he came across.

And after about ten or so minutes, Garas comes out of the office of the Garrison Commander with a wide smile on his face.

"We have 50 wyvern knights with us, plus wyverns for each of us, if you thought riding a horse was hard, riding a wyvern is even harder!" He says to Colmaz. "They're gonna wait for us outside while we go talk with Sssalivan, if things go sour they'll burst in to save us and distract Sssalivan while we get Soulstealer, sound good, mate?"

"Sounds great, thanks! I'm not too accustomed to horseback riding, so this will definitely be a new experience for me. I just hope I don't fall off and make a fool out of myself. I think I'll spend some time working on my poison idea, and then we'll take off. Now all I need are some plants and a bathtub full of ammonia. That second part is going to be hard, though. I should probably just use water." Colmaz was sucked back into his notebook again, before looks up at Garas.

"I'll go rent us a room at whatever inn I find first. We should rest up before charging into Sssvalian's lair and starting the peace talks."

Colmaz set off, only paying half attention to the road, too lost in his thoughts. He switched between looking for an inn, and keeping his eyes firmly in his book.

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Of course as soon as knight is comfortable there is someone trying to kill him. A huff escapes him as he tucks his wings causing him to start plummeting quickly. As soon as he spots the avian his wings shoot back out and he gets next to them. "trouble 100 meters ahead. They are targeting only me so I can try to evade them if that is wished" his eyes focus on Ana, keeping her and her arrow in sight. He isn't totally worried since he noticed her before the arrow was set loose.

@Claw2k11 Gorun nods, "I am sorry, but I don't think I'm interested in this sword. However, I promise I will not bother you here and seek out another blade." Gorun looked for approval from the death knight.

He simply thought it would be immoral to take the blade. Besides, his sword of Mythril was already pretty strong and well enchanted, and while it might not be a match for this blade it had served him well.

"Very well then." He says sheathing Corruptor. "My master told me to give this sword to another warrior if you don't accept it, his name is Colmaz and he is currently in the city Towar, very close to Sssalivan and Soulstealer. Maybe we can accompany each other there?" The Death Knight asks. "My presence will make sure any undead stay away from you." He says. "And quite a few living creatures as well!" He says with a chuckle.

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"Alright then, let's move!" She orders, walking ahead into the Death Marshes. "Elve, do you have any telepathic powers? Keeping in contact with our allies in the sky would really help."

"I can, and our dragon and avian friend have spotted her, or rather she spotted the dragon." He said as a barrage of energy arrows flew above them and right for the dragon.

Everyone, including the young knight pulled out their weapons and smiled. They were ready for battle.

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However, before anyone could get Earthrent, over fifty people rushed in the temple and while they didn't attack anyone, they had their weapons drawn.

Connor could see a hobgoblin(Iosef) armed with a night elf sword. With him were bald man dressed in purple robes, a attractive young woman with purple hair and the same purple robes, a man dressed in a jesters clothing and a large manticore that was now hissing at the group of men that had just entered the temple. Far behind them was a large golem analyzing the figures.

Iosef could see over fifty people. Among them were several figures that stood out, a massive human as big as an orc, a orc in full plate mail, a female elf, two twin humans and another human in front of them(Connor).

"Stand down, human." The bald man said. "Asastasia herself, the goddess of time foresaw that the sword will belong to the hobgoblin here, let us get the sword and we will help you get any other sword you wish!"

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"Sounds great, thanks! I'm not too accustomed to horseback riding, so this will definitely be a new experience for me. I just hope I don't fall off and make a fool out of myself. I think I'll spend some time working on my poison idea, and then we'll take off. Now all I need are some plants and a bathtub full of ammonia. That second part is going to be hard, though. I should probably just use water." Colmaz was sucked back into his notebook again, before looks up at Garas.

"I'll go rent us a room at whatever inn I find first. We should rest up before charging into Sssvalian's lair and starting the peace talks."

Colmaz set off, only paying half attention to the road, too lost in his thoughts. He switched between looking for an inn, and keeping his eyes firmly in his book.

And he was stopped by two lizardmen armored in plate mail. They had no hostile look on them and even smiled at Colmaz. One of them approached his ear and whispered:

"Sssalivan wishes to see you now, do not shout or even think of running and we'll kill you in a flash. Don't worry, he wishes to offer you a proposition."

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Of course as soon as knight is comfortable there is someone trying to kill him. A huff escapes him as he tucks his wings causing him to start plummeting quickly. As soon as he spots the avian his wings shoot back out and he gets next to them. "trouble 100 meters ahead. They are targeting only me so I can try to evade them if that is wished" his eyes focus on Ana, keeping her and her arrow in sight. He isn't totally worried since he noticed her before the arrow was set loose.

However, before he could even blink again, a barrage of arrows was upon him and the avian, he could try to dodge, or he could try to block them, he had only a moment to decide his action.

Knight growls at the arrows before blacking. He turns a bit so his scaled side is facing the arrows and his legs fold to protect his weak spots. Knight seems relatively calm considering the situation, but he is a bit upset that arrows are being shot at him. Since he is so focused on blocking the arrows from himself, he does not really help the avian. "Avian protect yourself or go to help them fight her while i block." This is what he aims toward the avian before the arrows get to him. Hopefully the avian had time to respond.

And he was stopped by two lizardmen armored in plate mail. They had no hostile look on them and even smiled at Colmaz. One of them approached his ear and whispered:

"Sssalivan wishes to see you now, do not shout or even think of running and we'll kill you in a flash. Don't worry, he wishes to offer you a proposition."

While Colmaz was idealistic, he wasn't idiotic enough to try and resist. He could chug one of his few agility potions and probably get away, but the motion of reaching for his potion bag was sure to set off a few alarms and probably get him killed in the process. He had no choice but to go with the lizardmen.

"This isn't the friendliest way to start business dealings," he said sourly, but he offered no resistance.