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[Kali]

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Kali sat inside the Blackmarsh Tavern impatiently tapping her foot.

"Where is everyone?" she thought to herself.

It was getting late. Surely she wasn't the only one up for the battle ahead. In the day prior, Cal had informed the soldiers of Blackmarsh what it was they needed to do in order to save the life of Sarian.

"The healer needs us to gather the blood of three Ancient Wyrms, two Balron Daemons, and one Titan to cure Sarian of the swamp poison."

They all agreed to meet the next day to tackle the challenge. So... where was everyone? Pacing now, she glanced at the door. In strolls Jareth.

"Sorry I'm late... Um.. Where is everyone?" he asks.

"That's what I was asking myself!" Kali sighed in frustration.

Jareth and Kali chatted a moment about the situation when Camilla and Selena made their way into the Tavern. Selena was twitching as she has been lately.

"Are you still twitching?" asked Kali.

"What do you mean?" answered Selena twitching oddly.

"Um... nevermind. Has anyone seen Gerard?" Kali questioned... blushing a bit.

Just then, Gerard arrived with Cal in tow. The tenseness in the room seemed to ease with the appearance of the two Blackmarsh Warlords. Kali was just excited to get the show on the road.

Cal begins, "I won't be joining you this evening... but I suggest you head to the dungeons of Covetous to complete the first task. There will be less danger of running into any opposing enemies there."

"But... that's what I was hoping for! To run into an opposing enemy and let some of our trainees get some practice in!" cried Kali rising from her seat.

"Tonight isn't about training. It's about gathering the blood needed to cure Sarian. Now sit down and listen." Cal frowned down at her.

"Fine..." Kali shuffled back to her seat and looked to Gerard.

Gerard began to brief the group on what was expected of them. In the end, he decided that it would be fastest to slay the Ancient Wyrms in Destard rather than Covetous... despite the dangers of opposition. The group gathered their supplies and weapons and headed out on the mission. Malicite joined in time to participate.

Upon reaching Destard, Malicite called out, "Head northwest... past all the dragons to the lower level. We can gather again there where it's safe."

The soldiers of Blackmarsh charged forward through the cavern of dragons, making their way to the safer lower level. Once all were accounted for, Gerard led the group lower still towards the Ancient Wyrms. Cam unleashed her own pet dragon upon the Ancient Wyrms and the soldiers attacked for all they were worth. Once the Wyrms were slain, Malicite and Jareth gathered the precious blood in vials.

"Now" said Gerard "Onto our next task."

The group of soldiers headed towards the dungeon of Hythloth. They were in search of the feared and mighty Balrons. They needed to slay two and collect the blood for the serum to save Sarian. Hythloth was a vile dungeon... a maze of teleporters and dangerous creatures. Finally, they reached the room of the Balrons.

"Act quickly!" Selena shouted as she cast a paralyzing spell on the creatures.

The soldiers of Blackmarsh fought the Balrons valiantly. In a matter of moments, their task was complete. Gerard put away his blade and collected the blood of the dreaded daemon.

"One last task lies ahead." Gerard said as he wiped the sweat from his brow.

Selena cast a gate to the dungeon of Despise so the group could tackle the last task of killing the mythical Titan. The Titan's magic was to be feared and respected, but he would be no match for the well rounded army. As the dust settled and the spilled blood was collected... the tired soldiers looked at one another.

"Well done." Camilla said as she patted her loyal dragon.

"Indeed. Well done." Kali repeated and her eyes met those of Gerard.

"Everyone back to Blackmarsh. Let's get the healer the blood he needs as quickly as possible so he can save Sarian." Gerard commanded.

They had succeeded in the tasks set before them... however... in the back of everyone's mind... they wondered if their efforts had been too little too late.