BLOODWYCH - A story based on the game "BloodWych" (chapter 3-4).

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 (C) Vovan
                                          
 Chapter 3.                  
                                          
 Marlock shuddered and opened his eyes. From that
the very moment he entered the Forest, he was not
left the feeling that someone was behind him
observes.  But behind a thick veil of water
it was impossible to see anything, and the sound of the rain
drowned out all other sounds. However
all three days Marlock felt someone
presence, and even, it seemed, a couple of times
noticed strange flashes, but with such
the weather could not be guaranteed. And
now Marlock acutely felt: someone else
very close.  He looked behind the tree and
I saw a familiar black beast,
cautiously getting closer. Gigantic
the wolf covered the divide between them in one leap
distance, but hesitated, finding himself
next to Marlock, and that second turned out to be
enough for the sparkling sword to describe
semicircle, cut the monster in half. young man
looked at the disappearing ones with a quiet hiss
remains and thought aboutreason forcing these
the creatures of Death freeze before him in
indecision.   Marlock remembered his
mother, who was known in the village as a witch and
who mysteriously disappeared a year before
father's death, but is the mother's efforts already two
times they saved his son’s life, he didn’t know.      
 Feeling that, standing still, he was already
I fell ankle-deep into black mud,
Marlock hastened to move on. According to their own
According to calculations, he had to make it before dark
get to the Bloody Marsh.  Caution
avoiding particularly large puddles, Marlock walked
forward and recalled the conversation that he
I heard it by chance a week ago.            
                                          
 ... That morning turned out to be warm and sunny.
Elder Zeddicus asked Marlock to collect
medicinal roots, and he was happy to wander around
mountains.  Marlock liked living here, but
past events still weighed heavily
load on him.  The physical pain is gone
leaving only scars on the body and face, but
the mental pain still reminded itself. young man
was grateful to Zedd for his kind attitude,
because the old man introduces him to herbs and
surrounding nature, but he wanted
go back to your village, see what
what's left of her. When he thought about it,
a dull feeling of revenge began to boil in his chest.
                                          
 Marlock left contentedlyfar away, but
felt that their house was approaching
several people.    This ability
detect the presence of living beings,
seems to have been with him from birth, although Zadd
said that even talented magicians should
efforts to develop this skill.   Marlock
suspected that Zeddicus himself was
a wizard, although not very tall
rank, since he lived only in a small
house in the mountains. Marlock tried to talk
on this topic, but Zadd preferred
remain silent or found something for him
urgent work.    And now,
sensing someone's presence, he
hurried home.  Already near the door Marlock
I heard my name and, becoming interested,
stopped.                              
                                          
 - Marlock is not ready, he’s still quite
child,” it was Zadd’s voice.           
 - But you yourself said that no one but him
can’t cope with this matter,” he said again
someone.                                   
 - Yes, I did, I still think so, but
you need to wait at least a little.      
 - You know what to expect -
an unaffordable luxury for us, especially
now that Zandik seems to be able to
move your army through the mountains.          
 “That’s absolutely accurate,” he entered the conversation.
third voice.  - Mishakal stones in hishands, and he has already let a piece of Life into
army of the Underground Kingdom.                 
 - We prepared for this day for almost ten
years, and when it came, we have nothing
to oppose the army of Zandik, - it was
Zadd again.  - I need at least
week to prepare Marlock.        
 - Okay, then today I’ll go on a hike.
Sir Edward, and let us hope that he
lives up to his nickname.                  
 - He can't do it alone.  We need two more
person and one of us. The one who can
save the diaries in case of danger.       
 Marlock had already rushed forward to declare
about your desire to participate in the upcoming
march, but a heavy hand fell on him
shoulder It was Ulrich, the barbarian from the islands,
who came with Zadd from his travels and
now living in these mountains.              
 “You shouldn’t disturb them, baby,” whisper
Ulrich could probably be heard a hundred
meters.  - These people know better than us that
do.                                   
 Marlock obediently remained in place and soon
I saw six people come out of the house
in expensive clothes.  He followed them out and
Zeddicus.                                 
 - Hurry to warn the Mountain Guardians
and return to the kingdom, your help
needed by the High Council.                    
 Five people nodded silently and began
rise up. They are simplyslid
through the air without making any movements. Yes
so quiet that Marlock didn't hear anything, Zadd
said a few words to the remaining magician, and
he, having flown over the abyss, disappeared behind
turning.                                
                                          
 Chapter 4.                  
                                          
 A bright flash behind the trees interrupted
Marlock's reflections.  After a dozen steps
the trees parted and revealed
traveler's wide stripe of scarlet
colors.  On the other side of the Bloody Marshes
a man walked in a black canopy and time
from time to time released fiery fire into the air
balls.  This activity seemed to amuse him.
Moreover, in the center of the Forest there was no
rain, which seemed to Marlock quite
strange.  And then he noticed his goal -
a small book bound in gold.
It was for her that Zadd sent him, it was about
This book was spoken of in ancient manuscripts.
The book contained knowledge that would allow
awaken the Magic of the Earth and the sprouts of Life.
The wizard also hoped to learn from        
her how to defeat Zandik.                
                                          
 The magic of the Book was so ancient and
strong that no one could destroy her,
without first destroying all life inCountry.
Zandik couldn't even keep this book in
his tower, for his tower was
a product of the forces of Death.  All that was
a great master of magic is capable of
protect her as much as possible from encroachment
who want to get this book. What is he and
did, placing it next to his tower,
surrounded by a swamp of the blood of dead warriors,
filling the forest with many of his servants. And if
servants of Zandik, thanks to a wonderful gift,
Marlock was not noticed, then from the quagmire
some kind of hands or something appeared
tentacles trying to grab everything they can
able to reach.                   
 But that’s not why Marlock came here,
to retreat shamefully when the target is already
so close.  Especially if you own
levitation spell.  Deciding that the guard
on the shore he will be quite frightened by the huge
army marching towards him, Marlock unleashed
cast an illusion spell and flew forward. Black
the canopy was really scared and, no
without even releasing a single fireball,
ran into the thicket, towards the tower. Tentacle hands
could not reach the floating man,
and now Marlok is on the other side. Next to
The Book of Life is another, smaller one. This
the same diary of the magician who went to the last
week, together with Sir Edward
nicknamed 'Lion', to the tower of Zandik! One more
good luck today.  Isn't everything too successful?does it add up?  Marlock would have preferred more
serious battles for these books. But now
this is not the time to think, you need to take the Book
Lives and diaries and quickly leave
from here.  Not everyone can touch
Books of Life and stay alive. How would
It didn't sound terrible, but the Book takes away
take the life force of people who are not ready for it
take or intend to use it
to evil.  In any case, the Earth Magic itself
decides: isn't there a lot of hatred in you?
has your soul been filled with black envy?
whether the hand of Evil has closed your eyes. And there is
only one way to subjugate the ancient
Magic.                                    
                                          
 Marlock relaxed internally and said
a spell to help clear your thoughts
and open your soul. And let the ancient
Magic, dissolved in it, but retained his
'I', my memory, although flashed before
there are thousands of ghosts of long-dead people and
called with them, calling a thousand names and
showing pictures of long-vanished worlds.
But they all passed, but Marlock remained
in the middle of the starry sky, right there
top.   And other ghosts appeared
angry and scary, they tried to throw off
Marlock from the top, take with you to
a boiling black whirlpool pierced him
body with thousands of arrows, but even here he resisted. And
suddenly all the stars went out. Stickydarkness
filled all space, even the air
began to disappear, being drawn in by this Darkness.
Marlock began to choke, and suddenly,
obeying some impulse, threw it away
hood   White strand on his head
radiated a bright light that dispersed the darkness and
filling everything around... Suddenly everything
stopped.                             
                                          
 Marlock knelt in the middle of the Bloody
Swamp, and in his hands it glowed dimly
Book.  "I was able to do it!"  - young man
excitedly ran his hand over his face. But
what is it? Where did the scar go?               
 His thoughts were interrupted by the appearance earlier
escaped warrior. Seems like an illusion
ended and he was in a hurry to deal with
violator.                              
                                          
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