Fall of the alicorn

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Intro

Rumbeling of thunder rocked the stone walls of Dyndrud's lair as the storm above watched over the mountains. rain was coming down hard starting the pool down the tunnel that connected the town to the rest of Reton. the cool glow from the large gemstones that littered the town kept the cave well lit at all times of the day with the giant chandelier over head like a beacon of lost hope.
The citizens, a mix of Dragon born, tiflings, humans went about thier day with chores and work as the mass of Kobolds shuffled along the ground carrying out all manor of tasks and never seemed to stop.
Jorgan was busy talking up one of the good looking tiflings as Dameritos scouted the town for interesting items. Ray was fascinated by all the Kobolds running around and the rest of the party were waiting nervously for Narkul's arrival. Ironhide was cleaning his equipment preparing to slay the litch once again.
Delta was over at the front of the vault playing a very broken card game with two guards. The air was calm but with an edge of danger. it was only a few minuets away from Narkul's scheduled arrival. Little did the party know that this was the beginning of the end.

Entrance

with a snap of thunder a figure seemed to apear in the flash of lightning at the end of the tunnel. walking in slowly.
Delta's ears twitched as she sniffed the air.
“He's here” she said to herself as she put her cards down on the table. she stood up and stretched trying to get a baring on where the rest of her party was. before checking her sword and giving Remi a quick scritch. she say the figure in the distance from her position in front of the vault and started to head towards the center of town. The Rest of the Party quickly gathered around Ironhide to the right of the tunnel entrance.
As soon as Narkul got into the cave opening he shot two massive fireball spells into the tunnel behind him as the exploded in a ground shaking crack of fire and collapsed the entrance, sealing the only means of escape, Delta's ears lowered as the weight of her mistake took hold, Narkul was not here to talk.
The smell of smoke and Ash flooded into the cave area causing a number of citizens to cough violently as they all looked to the source of the spells.
at that moment the brass iris in the center of town opened up as the old man from bellow known as Dyndrud rose up from bellow, levitating silently through the air and placing himself directly opposite Narkul. His presence was somewhat intimidating, even more so then from Dameratos's and Deltas first introduction with him.

Narkul pointed at to who he was addressing “Your holy plan is wasted and an insult to my existence and has no place in my kingdom, you and all your friends must be punished for your interference. and you, Demon, Defiling my body to satisfy your god, i assure you that there is only one god you should fear and that is i. you will suffer what you did to me ten fold, it will be slow i assure you.” Narkul stood ready to purge the Fellowship from his Kingdom but a call from ironhide caught him off guard.
Ironhide stepped foward “What do you mean Litch? what do you mean by Calling Delta a Demon?”
Narkul laughed, “You do not know? i shouldn't be surprised, Paladin's are awfully short sighted”
“Speak Litch!” Ironhide's voiced boombed through the cave. there was a slight pause before Narkul spoke calmly.
“Very well Gnome, Your comrade is a Demon, directly from the Nine Hells itself, a rare type of Demon but a Demon none the less.” Narkul turned a bit as his voice traveled to everyone's ears.
“But that is not all, i guess she never told you of her family name either, it was her. her parents responsible. if it wasn't for her family Oxtrad and Corvania would have killed themselves off and Reton would have remained a free nation to rule over the rubble. but because of Delta's Mother the nations joined forces and overrun Reton, My Kingdom!” Narkul took a moment to compose himself, he seemed passionate about this particular topic.
“Without the interference of that demonic family my kingdom would not be overrun with the pathetic leaders it has today.”
Another lobg pause only filled with the rumble of thunder and rain filled the room. the parties eyes on Delta who didn't make eye contact, Ironhide's burring most furious. The source of all the suffering although not caused by Delta herself was placed upon her name.

Delta spoke up, Addressing Narkul Directly “Narkul….I would like to offer my services in exchange for my friends saftey. You wish to rule Reton again and we all know you

Deal

“This is more then fair i imagine Narkul, i am the one you are mad with the most and i can offer my services to help far more then any of my friends could.”
Delta was silent for a moment before swallowing her pride and bowing to Narkul.
There was a long silence before Narkul spoke again. the air deathly silent other then the low breathing of Dundrud and the rumbling rain from outside
“Very well, i accept” there was almost a sigh of bitter relief before narkul pipped up again “on…..One condition” Narkul turned to face Ironhide “i will not take the lives of your friends Demon, however i will want the Paladin…or the rare creature he seems to have aquierd. decided witch. you have 1 hour.”
Delta was about to object before thinking twice, it would be better not to shake up things any further. it made sense what Narkul was doing. he was no Idiot and Delta knew there was no use in talking it differently. SHe just hopped Ironhide would be willing, even after all that the Litch spilled about her family.

Discussion

Jorgan approched Delta and took her roughly by the arm, leading her out of earshot from the rest of the party and Narkul.
“What are you doing?!” Jorgan flailing his arms a bit “You are giving in so easily. i thought you were a hunter? you have been leading us through all manor of hairy situations but now you just give up?!”
Delta frowned “Look around us Jorgan! we are outnumbered, out classed and out gunned. we Lost this one, it was a mistake and i am willing to pay the price.”
Jorgan narrowed his eyes “you are tasking the cowards way out. Where is your honour? we could fight. i am sure we will prove-” Jorgan was cut off by a slap from Delta's clawed hands, scaring his face
” You dare talk to me about honour? question my resolve?!“ Delta bared her teethe as blood started dripping from the claw marks on Jorgan's face “Do not dare question my sacrifice, you know absolutely nothing if you think there is even a chance of all of us getting out of here alive. This isn't a game you pathetic swine. People's lives are at stake and they are here because of my decision.” Remi Squaked as Jorgan held his face applying pressure to his wounds.
Delta sighed “Look, Jorgan, Ironhide and myself are about to be captured by the enemy, you are the only one out of the others that has even the ability to keep everyone in line and to get us back.” Delta put a hand on his shoulder “This is your moment to take the torch so take it.” Jorgan looked wide eyed, looking at his free hand then over to the rest of the party.
“B b But Delta….please..You have a family don't you? let me take your place. you are more of a leader then anyone i have known….i can't fill those shoes…metaphorical shoes.”
Delta smiked a little “you don't understand what he is doing don't you? what Narkul is doing. this is part of his plan. he sees us as a threat, so he is cutting of the head of the threat so that the rest of us will die

Delta Turrned to the rest of the party with a stern look. “I am not one to mix words, so i will be offering myself. as much as it pains me to admit the Demon has the right idea, we are servery out matched, our odds at winning this fight are closer to zero and even though i am prepared to die i will not wish that upon my friends.” Ironhide breathed deeply, looking at Ray and Drusila particularly as the two of them were on the verge of tears

Acceptance and twist

Ironhide shook hands with Alucard and gave Drusila a head scruff before turning to Narkul and walking towords him. Delta matched his time and walked towards Narkul from the opposite side. Delta took a glace at Ironhide and saw that his gaze was locked onto her, a burring hatred in his eyes.
The two of them stopped in front of Narkul and turned to face him. Narkul smiked a rotten smile “Excellent. you two have been a thorn in my side for some time. but that ends today. Before we head off….i prefer to travel light…so only one of you will be coming with. they other will be lying dead at my feet.” Narkul outstretched an arm as if to gesture to proceed.

Build up

The entire party was in shock. outcry from the rest of the rest of the party was quickly silenced by a growl from Dyndrud. Narkul spoke up “You will fight eacother or i will make to two of you watch as i slaughter your friends in front of you.” Narkul stepped back with a meanicing smile on his face.
The air grew chilled as Delta turned to face ironhide who was already looking at her, his hand on his flail.
“Y you can't be serious? right Ironhide?”
He spat on the ground. “You are a Demon. filth in this land, i don't see any reason to not cleanse you to save the rest of my comrades” Ironhide started to slowly pace around Delta. She looked in disbelief.
“What?! Filth? Cleansed?! your talking no better then Narkul! you idiot don't you see this is eaxsatly what Narkul wants? he wouldn't have told you everything if he didnt want you to act on it

PLay

Conclusion

failure

With the death of Ironhide at the hands of Delta the rest of the party fled the cavern