An original, actual play D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) fantasy story following a group of players trying to figure out there destiny in the World of Vala.
“May God have mercy for my enemies because I won't.” ― George S. Patton Jr.
The preparations have been made the battle lines have been drawn the only course left to take is action. Nico’s Cabal versus an army of vampires attempting to take over the Land of Earth. What shall be the outcome of this momentous clash?
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato
While the Bound has been busy training. The Cabal survived a Vampire Attack on the Green Hearts Capital. Tasked by the leader of the Green Hearts and given a location by Ignis the Cabal and Meldor travel underground for over a month as they head to face the vampiric threat.
What dangers will the group find in the underground labyrinth of old Azel?
“Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.” ― Mark Twain
Adesina, has passed her test and trials and is finally ready to go to her first day at the College of Druids. But with newly made enemies Adesina will find that school isn’t as easy as she remembered.
“Every person has two educations, one which he receives from others, and one, more important, which he gives to himself.” ― Edward Gibbon
The Bound completed there training exercise with there new master under dubious circumstances. Yet while the teams a complete once again, Adesina must go out on her own to try and complete her Druid Training at the college.
By herself once again, will Adesina stay out of trouble or will she need to depend on her team once again?
"We stand upon the precipice of change. The world fears the inevitable plummet into the abyss. Watch for that moment... and when it comes, do not hesitate to leap. It is only when you fall that you learn whether you can fly." - Flemeth, Dragon Age 2
Nico’s Cabal survived their ordeal and made it to the surface safely. Yet the peace is short-lived as they soon are made aware of screaming coming from the forests around them. ‘
They rush to the scene only to find themselves amid a vampire attack on the Green Hearts. As they sneak there way past a league of vampires they find Meldor, his myrmidons all dead fighting them off. Working quickly the Cabal is able to save Meldor and travel to the Green Heart’s capital where they come face to face with a strange sight: a man with bird wings strung up in front of the capital.
What will come next for this thrown together team?
“Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice. We do not act ‘rightly’ because we are ‘excellent’, in fact we achieve ‘excellence’ by acting ‘rightly.’” - Plato
The recently fractured bound was made whole again with the addition of two new members “Santos Fiore” & new master Lucille Morningstar. Wanting to test the metal of her new team Lucille prepares a challenge that she believes will showcase they are ready to have her as there team leader. In the meantime she has given her team a few hours to collect themselves before meeting her for the ultimate challenge.
Adesina prepares for the meeting on her own terms while dealing with her rampant Dragon-partner, Valor
"Nature is amoral - not immoral, but rather constructed without reference to this strictly human concept. Nature, to speak metaphorically, existed for eons before we arrived, didn't know we were coming, and doesn't give a damn about us." - Stephen Jay Gould
After 14 days of training, Santana and Ezra have finally reached Azel, The Land of Earth. With there feet on the ground, the duo realize they don't know how to find the wayward Thief.
With the help of a potential new alley give the duo the edge on there mission? Or will the mission end before it begins?
“You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.” - Galileo
After a period of rest, The Bound must come to terms with the decisions they have made and must anticipate a future they are not ready for.
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