Dungeon- Fallen Kingdom of Dem Darohm
Hall of Memories
Dagon Abyssal Bringer was an ugly SOB, and when Jacob and his other guild members had shown up, he had immediately gone on the offensive. Throwing Chaos Bolts, Hellfire, and Curses at everyone he could as they closed in on him. The Abyssal Terror he had summoned was a 10-foot behemoth that wielded a pair of swords and wore plate armor.
Both beings threw Hellfire like they were pennies and nearly half the library was on fire at that point as Jacob analyzed the two foes as he prepared to reenter the fight.
Name: Dagon Abyssal Bringer
Level: 44 (Mini-Boss)
Health: 37,389/220,000
Abilities: Chaos Bolt, Hellfire Blast, Curse of Destruction, Unknown
Name: Abyssal Terror
Level: 42 (Elite)
Health: 75,498/120,000
Abilities: Hellfire Strike, Abyssal Blast, Unknown
Jacob dismissed the information as he signaled he was rejoining the fight. Jacob triggered Piercing Lunge followed by Triple Slash causing the Warlock to scream in pain as Moonlight hit his kidney and cut up his back. Jacob continued his assault as he watched Tarren take the abuse for once while another Paladin was going toe-to-toe with the Demon.
Suddenly the Warlock slammed his staff into the ground and a shield sprung up around him. Tarren looked at Jacob, it was one of those 'oh shit' moments and the Warlock pointed his staff at Tarren as he dived to the side and a blast of energy slammed into the ground where the Paladin had been. The Warlock howled as he kept the sickly green beam going and starting moving in a circle, "Everyone, DOWN OR GET BEHIND COVER NOW!!!" Jacob screamed out as the Warlock picked up speed.
Two of his guildmates got tagged by the death ray, a Rogue and Archer. Both were in critical condition as Dagon collapsed to his knees breathing heavily. His shield was collapsing as Jacob and Tarren closed on the exhausted Warlock. The Warlock was alone again, the magic keeping the Demon in this world exhausted or dispersed.
Tarrens glowing sword slammed into a hastily raised staff as he whirled and stabbed the Warlock in his stomach causing Dagon to moan in pain as he collapsed again. His health bar was flashing signaling that the Warlock was in a critical condition. Dagon lunged forward, his hand glowing sickly green as he grabbed Tarrens arm. Jacobs eyes nearly bulged as he watched the life start draining away from his friend. Jacob did two things quickly, he triggered Piercing Lunge slamming Moonlight deep into the Warlocks chest and away from Tarren, before he kicked Dagon off Moonlight and activating Power Slash and cutting the Warlocks head off.
Jacob disregarded the corpse and moved to check on Tarren that looked almost completely drained. His health was hovering just over the red zone and two healers rushed over. Jacob took out a jug of blood and cup to help his friend recover from whatever the Warlock had done too him.
"Fuck!!" Jacob cursed as he paced as the healers worked on the critically wounded.
"He will be fine. I have seen Warlocks do that before, its a last ditch gambit with a huge cooldown for players. Life Steal is what it is called, sucks out the life force of the target over the course of 5 seconds. Similar to our Bite ability." Anastasia stated as she walked up.
Jacob nodded, "Its the first time I have seen it. It kinda freaked me out a little bit."
"Ya think, you kinda went all billy bad-ass on the Warlock. Seriously lopping off the guys head." Anastasia stated as she arched an eyebrow.
Jacob chuckled lightly at the poor joke, "What can I say, I am protective of my friends and people." Jacob responded as Tarren stood shakily.
"Does that include me?" Anastasia asked with a smirk.
Jacob looked at her and let her see how serious he was, "I protect what is mine, Anastasia. My friends, my guild, my people. So yes, I would fight and if necessary die for you." Jacob stated before he walked over to check on Tarren and the Dungeon Quests.
Dungeon Quest: Off with their Heads
Description: Orc War Bands and Duergar raiders invaded and took the Stronghold of Dem Darohm long ago through treachery and deceit. Give the Dwarven people justice by slaying the leaders of the invaders.
Slay Shaman Bakh Stormcaller: Slain
Slay Warchief Urag Ironbreaker: ---
Slay Warlock Dagon Abyssal Bringer: Slain
Slay Warlord Grimlock Ironspear: Slain
Rewards: 75,000 Experience, 1 Scalable Item
Dungeon Quest: Driving back the Invaders
Description: Long ago, Orc and Duergar clans invaded the Dwarven stronghold of Dem Darohm, slaughter, enslaving, or driving out the occupants. The time for justice has come, drive these invaders out of the ancient Dwarven Stronghold.
Slay Duergar Warrior: 250/300
Slay Orc Warrior: 250/300
Slay Duergar Priests: 45/50
Slay Orc Shaman: 45/50
Rewards: 75,000 Experience, 1,000 Gold
Dungeon Quest Completed: Tortured Souls
Description: Despite the efforts of the Warden, you managed to save the imprisoned remnants of the Flaming Anvil Clan.
Flaming Anvils Clansmen Freed: 300/300
Rewards: See Vognan Ironstriker in the Dwarven District of the City of Eternal Night
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Dungeon- Fallen Kingdom of Dem Darohm
Hall of War
The Hall of War was full of Raiders in groups of 6 or ten, each led by an Elite Warrior. On the far side was the last boss, but what worried everyone was all the closed doors that lined the Hall. Darren had already scoped them out, and he couldn't crack the locks on the two doors he could get too. Neither could the Thief that tried, so either they were there for aesthetics...or adds out of the ass when they engaged the Boss. Either way, it was going to take a good 30 minutes to clear out all the raiders and Elite Warriors at least.
45 minutes later the last patrol went down, the Knight using a giant War-Mace to cave in the Shamans skull. Jacob had developed a new respect for the Knight class Immortals, they might lack a shield, but the way almost danced around their enemies...Jacob wasn't looking forward to fighting anyone who had those people within their ranks. Jacob quickly analyzed the last Boss.
Name: Urag Ironbreaker
Level: 45 (Boss)
Health: 300,000/300,000
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Abilities: Cleave, Shield Bash, Shield Charge, Unknown
With the Boss was the last Shaman and Priest. All the Elite Warriors had been cleared out. Anastasia was studying both the boss and the Hall frowning at all the closed doors all around the Hall. "Groups 5 through 10, you guys are on the Boss, Groups 1 through 4, you guys are on standby and keep a sharp eye out for any adds." Jacob nodded as he moved away with his group.
"Anyone else got a bad feeling about this?" Yilme stated. Darren started hopping up and down while waving his hand causing everyone to chuckle. Suddenly the countdown began in the raid chat from 1 minute as everyone checked Buffs, potions, and weapons.
Less then 10 minutes later, the huge Orc roared and a door burst open. 20 raiders came running out and Jacob immediately moved to intercept them. Based on where they were looking, they were going to try and cut right through Jacobs group. That was a big fat NOPE as Jacob activated Piercing Lunge burying Moonlight in a Duergar as he triggered Battle Stomp and War Cry, stunning and gaining the aggro of all the nearby Raiders.
Jacob immediately started falling back as he was joined by the Dwarf Berserker and Darren to his left and right flank as they fought a delaying action as Ashley cut loose with a Firestorm. Jacob chuckled as they screamed in pain as he went on the offensive again. Shield Charge followed by Hemorrhage, the two AoE caused massive damage to the raiders that only had 20,000 to 25,000 life points each.
Less then 30 seconds later, the group died of burns and bleeding out from massive internal bleeding and never getting close to the main fight that was ongoing. Jacob checked on the Warchief and he had already lost 19 and when it hit 20% he yelled out again. Two doors opened this time flooding the hall with more raiders.
Groups 2 and 3 immediately moved to intercept them as the other continued to pound the Boss, "Anastasia, we might need help once we get past 50%. It looks like every time he drops 10% health he calls for adds, and its increasing as he losses more health." Jacob told the raid leader who nodded before she went back to shooting arrows at the plate covered boss.
By the time Urag had dropped down to 50%, two more groups had joined groups 1-4 in holding back all the adds as the remaining party members continued to pound the Orc into the submission. When he hit 40% life left, they started kiting him around while almost all the DPS shifted to take care of the adds before going back to the Boss. The mages quickly learned to save their AoE spells for all the raiders while using their more powerful single target spells for the Boss.
The battle raged for a solid 30 minutes and once the Boss reached 10%, a steady stream of Raiders emerged. Anastasia kept half the DPS back to keep pounding the Boss while all the other party members continued to hold back the raiders. They were slowly losing ground though until the Boss finally screamed one last time and died. The Raiders immediately ran away and all the doors started slamming shut again. all the melee DPS were exhausted, no one had any 24-hour cooldowns left as they had spent them all on keeping the horde at bay.
Jacob moved away from the piles of bodies and just sat down and leaned against the wall as the Master Looter and a few others started combing through the bodies and looting them, while Anastasia looted the Boss. "Dinner and the first round of drinks are on me when we get back," Jacob called out over the raid chat, raising a half-hearted cheer from the exhausted party. The cleanup work took another 20 minutes to loot all the bodies, each one only giving up a handful of silver, but each one counted. Jacob dismissed his thoughts as he pulled up the Alert for completing the raid.
Alert...
For clearing Fallen Kingdom of Dem Darohm you have gained...127,361 Experience.
Alert...
Alert...
For slaying Piggu the Vile-Cook you have gained...22,000 Experience
For slaying Krognak the Undaunted you have gained...24,000 Experience
For slaying Othac the Shadow you have gained...24,000 Experience
For slaying Korag the Corruptor you have gained...24,000 Experience
For slaying Bakh Stormcaller you have gained...28,000 Experience
For slaying Grimlock Ironspear you have gained...30,000 Experience
For slaying Dagon Abyssal Bringer you have gained...28,000 Experience
For slaying Urag Ironbreaker you have gained...30,000 Experience
Alert...
Dungeon Quest Completed: Off with their Heads
Description: Through battle and bloodshed you have brought justice to the blood-soaked halls of Dem Darohm. The ghosts of the Flaming Anvil Clan may rest easier now.
Slay Shaman Bakh Stormcaller: Slain
Slay Warchief Urag Ironbreaker: Slain
Slay Warlock Dagon Abyssal Bringer: Slain
Slay Warlord Grimlock Ironspear: Slain
Rewards: 75,000 Experience, 1 Scalable Item (Undaunting Mountain)
Dungeon Quest Completed: Driving back the Invaders
Description: Their leaders were slain, their ranks devastated, the invading armies of the Orcs and Duergar flee before your might and back into the depths of the Underdark.
Slay Duergar Warrior: 300/300
Slay Orc Warrior: 300/300
Slay Duergar Priests: 50/50
Slay Orc Shaman: 50/50
Rewards: 75,000 Experience, 1,000 Gold
Alert...
You have gained...2 (47) levels.
Strength has increased by 4, Constitution by 4, and Agility by 4. You have gained 4 Characteristic Points.
Alert...
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Surface- Valley of Origins Region
Empire of Night- City of Eternal Night
Middle City- Dwarven District
Jacob entered Glagors home, it wasn't overly done but some obviously valuable items were present and more than likely had been crafted by the Dwarf at one time. Waiting for him was Glagor and Vognan Ironstriker, each one sipping from a cup while eating some food. As soon as Glagor saw Jacob he started standing but Jacob waved him back down into his seat, "I might be king my friend, but this is your home and I am your guest. I came by to see Vognan here, and I am wondering what he wants exactly."
"My king, the Flaming Anvil Clan is one of the oldest clans in existence and founded after the fall of the three kingdoms. Many of Vognans' clansmen were taken in by other clans when Dem Darohm fell to invasion. I was talking to him and informing him that the City of Eternal Night is safe and the Empire of Night grows stronger every day." Glagor stated although Vognan hardly looked convinced.
Jacob studied the other Dwarf, "What is it that you want? Safe harbor, a chance to recuperate and reform your clan? Land?" Jacob asked as he continued to study the Dwarf.
Vognan studied Jacob before nodding his head, "First off, thank you for getting me and my kin out of that hell hole. Aye King Longstrider, if the Flaming Anvils can rest and reform we will be in your debt. I do not know who or how many would be willing to come or if any even will. I also don't know if any others of my family survived if so they could challenge my claim to lead to the clan."
Dungeon Quest Completed: Tortured Souls
Description: Despite the efforts of the Warden, you managed to save the imprisoned remnants of the Flaming Anvil Clan.
Flaming Anvils Clansmen Freed: 300/300
Rewards: 10,000 Experience, Unlocks Reforging the Anvil (Quest)
"I understand that, but leadership is an internal matter that I will not interfere with unless it threatens my people. Glagor, work with Vognan and come up with a plan to get the word out and a safe way to transport anyone safely here. When you have a plan, let me know. Now if you will excuse me, I have to go buy dinner and a round of drinks for 50 Immortals." Jacob stated as he left.
Kingdom Quest Issued: Reforging the Anvil
Description: The Flaming Anvil Clan is one of the oldest Dwarven clans that existed after the fall of the three kingdoms. After the fall of Dem Darohm, the Flaming Anvil Clan was scattered and broken. Other Dwarven clans took in these refugees. Now Vognan Ironstriker has requested your assistance in reforming his clan and refuge for them until they are ready to be on their own.
Rewards: Unknown
Jacob dismissed the Quest prompt as he made his way to the palace to get out of his armor, take a quick bath, and see if his wife or concubines wanted to go eat dinner with him. The Jilted Lover had really great...food.