Two brave and powerful warriors arrived at Tristram. They had heard
evil creatures had gathered underneath the village, and that some
betrayer, called Lazarus, had to be taken out. They went to an old
sage called Deckard Cain the town elder. He was the one that told the
two warriors of Lazarus.
Deckard was delighted to see the two heroes, and quickly told them
Lazarus could be found in hell. (Assuming that’s what he meant with
“Go to hell.”) He also told that the most powerful denizens of
darkness could be found there. And today all those monsters were even
more powerful than on other days. Only in nightmares one could
encounter such horrific monsters.
The two brave men didn’t hesitate, and immediately went down a rift
that directly led to hell. They descended and began discovering the
terrain, encountering Doom Guards and Vipers. One of the warriors
gained health after each hit, while the other one swung his sword as
fast as the blink of an eye. The powerful creatures were cut down
where they stood, and the heroes actually had fun whacking them.
After a short while they found stairs that led deeper into the
labyrinth.
The noble warriors had a strange feeling that there might be other
monsters in this level. It turned out to be true; Witches and Vipers!
The oldest warrior, Aragorn, immediately threw some firewalls and
fried the fierce creatures. Taibo, the other warrior, told Aragorn
that he liked his steaks well done. They laughed, and advanced
further and further into the dark labyrinth. Every now and then the
screams of a doomed soul echoed throughout the dim spooky halls. But
the warriors weren’t terrified by these screams, and continued their
quest.
After slaying several dozen fierce creatures, they found the stairs
down.
The witches were still there, but now there were knights as well. The
two cooperated very well, and had no real difficulty with them. After
walking around in that level for a while they got thirsty. Aragorn
threw a portal that immediately led to town. They first went to
Grizwold, a blacksmith. He would repair the equipment of the two, but
it would take a short while. That wasn’t a problem, and the two
warriors gave him their equipment. At that moment Taibo went to Pepin
and Aragorn to Adria, to ask if they wanted to brew some pots with a
healing and mana regenerating liquid. This would take a short while
as well. The two met again at Ogden’s. They ordered some wine and
beer, and some bread to fill their stomachs. At that moment a young
but experienced naked mage showed up. The two warriors introduced
themselves, and so did the mage. The mage, called Mahondolf, told the
two, a man called Deckard Cain had asked him to come. He was the backup
plan to wipe out Lazarus. The two warriors said, that they were able
to handle the situation down there pretty well, but Mahondolf’s help
would be appreciated. He was just the man to take out those annoying
witches. Maholdolf said that because he was already there, he might
as well help the two out a little. But, first some beer! The three
talked for a short while, and after about half an hour, Grizwold
waved. “The equipment is repaired my friends!” he said with a
Scottish accent. Pepin came out as well, and said the pots were
ready. The two warriors paid Ogden with some gold they found in the
labyrinth, and told Maholdolf they would throw a town portal. The
warriors got their stuff, and the pots, and went back down. Aragorn
immediately threw a town portal. The two warriors had already
entertained themselves with a golem fight. But now they wanted to
know whose golem was stronger; Aragorn’s or Mahondolf’s. They waited
a minute or so, and then Mahondolf came down the portal.
“A golem fight? Ah, why not!” he said, and both Aragorn and Mahondolf
created a clay golem. The two walked towards each other, and the
fight started. It wasn’t clear which golem belonged to whom, but the
three thought Mahondolf’s golem had won. Another fight ensued to make
sure Mahondolf’s golem was stronger indeed. But this time Aragorn’s
golem won. 1-1. Now the final round. Mahondolf’s golem won, and the
three were amused. But the time had come again to sweep the evil that
had gathered in the third ring of hell. Mahondolf was a very good
co-oper, and eliminated many witches. The warriors occasionally took
out a witch as well, but concentrated on the knights. Everything went
very well, but at a certain moment, Mahondolf teleported over a wall,
got surrounded, and got killed. Aragorn had a scroll with instruction
on how to bring a fallen friend back. He used it, and bright heavenly
light shone down upon the body of the mage. His eyes opened again,
and with some mana pots he fixed himself up. The three continued, and
found Lazarus’ Lair shortly after.
Aragorn said he would go in on 3…. “1.2…3….” and he ran in. Taibo and
Mahondolf quickly followed. Lazarus and some of his followers quickly
found out that their opponent’s swords were not supposed to be used
for brushing their teeth. The accompanying fireworks should’ve given
this away.
Lazarus dropped a ring, and the three were curious what kinda ring it
was exactly. The three went back to town, and brought Deckard the
good news. He was very delighted and identified the ring for free.
(Wow! What a “Deck” of a guy! LOL) It turned out to be a ring of
vigor! What a disappointment, but the mission was accomplished.
The two warriors had to leave again, but they both had gifts for some
friends of them, both mages. Mahondolf said he would hang around for
some time at Ogden’s, and that he would give the presents to their
friends. The warriors thanked him, and left Tristram, one went North,
the other East.
Several hours later the two mages were both there, and found
Mahondolf at Ogden’s. They took the gifts, and thanked Mahondolf.
After a short chit-chat, Mahondolf had to leave as well.
The two mages were left, and walked around a little bit. They found a
small church, and a wounded townsman in front of it. He asked them if
they would kill the butcher for him. Lord Kilgor and Taiche went
down to find this demon. Lord Kilgor was way too experienced for this
quest, so he stone cursed the butcher, and let Taiche do the real
work. Down to level 3. They found King Leoric very soon, Lord Kilgor
was a bit too enthusiastic, and his guardians killed Leo before the
both of them knew what was going on. Well, nothing left to do, so
both Mages left town again, leaving - the once infested by many
monsters - Tristram behind.
The end.
Harm
Taibo
Fritz Mahoney
Ps: Taibo and Fritz Mahoney: Thanks for playing! It was fun!
