The Field Falls
We arrive at the Emperor's chambers just in time. As we enter, we see the Emperor's priest, Brother Belisarius of Aubastia, holding the demon in a stasis field. Behind the priest, the Emperor lies unconscious on his bed. Suddenly, the field fell.
The Demon Attacks
Now that he is freed, the demon lunges at the priest.
Our men charge, distracting the demon and allowing Belisarius to escape. The demon lashes out again and again, striking legionaries to the ground.
This last bit is a little poetic license. We did not have a full crew of legionaries.
Finally, Ulveblod enters the fray. He wields the Rod of Demon Slaying.
The demon sneers at him and attacks. Its blows shatters his armor and gouges deep wounds into Ulveblod's flesh. Ulveblod staggers and nearly falls. But then Belisarius casts a heal upon the Rhuunese warrior.
Rejuvenated, Ulveblod re-enters the fray. This time, he strikes the demon with the Rod. The monster bellowed in pain. Again, it unleashes a series of blows that staggers Ulveblod. But again Belisarius heals the warrior.
Enraged, the demon turns and attacks the priest. Belisarius edges away. This allows Ulveblod to come up behind the demon and strike again. More bellows of pain and rage!
The warrior and the demon charge each other. Trading powerful blows, each becomes weaker. But neither gives up the fight, until Ulveblod manages to sneak a powerful thrust into the demon's gut. The Rod glows and a blast of power smites the monster. It howls in pain as a holy fire consumes it. In a manner of seconds, it is gone!
With that, the Emperor is safe. He rewards the Legion, and especially Ulveblod for our efforts. Now we get a well deserved rest, at least until our next adventure.
Game Notes
We ended up with only 3 people for a finale. I played the demon while Robb played Belisarius the priest. Brett played his character, Ulveblod.
The game was essentially a mutual annihilation. A few times I thought I had Brett but Robb kept healing him. Well done, Brett and Robb!
We are now on hiatus until September. See you then!
