9.21.2006
Book Of Bad Dreams: Chapter V: Vs (Marivhon 1)
It is the end of a long, gloomy day. You’ve traveled since dawn in the rain, into the foothills, across barren wastes, finally to reach the cave. You and your faithful donkey. Your fate waits just within.
For months, the ogre Nysthes has been assaulting your village. At first, it was stealing livestock. Then robbing peasants. But with the rape and murder of Marissa, your beloved cousin- something had to be done.
You are neither the oldest, nor strongest, nor bravest. It was simply that you chose the shortest straw last week. They cheered you, they’ve equipped you, and wished you the best. Now here you stand, at Nysthes’ lair.
The donkey is laden with supplies and implements of destruction. Good thing too, as through the rain and coming darkness, you see the massive ogre come out of the cave, brandishing a gigantic club.
For months, the ogre Nysthes has been assaulting your village. At first, it was stealing livestock. Then robbing peasants. But with the rape and murder of Marissa, your beloved cousin- something had to be done.
You are neither the oldest, nor strongest, nor bravest. It was simply that you chose the shortest straw last week. They cheered you, they’ve equipped you, and wished you the best. Now here you stand, at Nysthes’ lair.
The donkey is laden with supplies and implements of destruction. Good thing too, as through the rain and coming darkness, you see the massive ogre come out of the cave, brandishing a gigantic club.
