Story Arc #1: The Castle of Shadows
The Glory of the Sword
A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story.
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You decide that you’re never going to have another opportunity like this. The Sword of Light is right there… and it’s beautiful!
You take one glance at Master L’Roche, the knight you just struck. He is on all fours, dazed but not dead, groaning, and not looking around. Now, as the fighting rages to your left, the time is ripe to make a move!
You begin to sneak closer. Zyra is being pushed back hard, taking blows from both Jade and the knight, but what do you care, right? There’s a shiny sword to steal. Something that will make you rich and famous.
What’s more, it feels like it’s calling to you…
Balorg now has the sword all the way out of its box. He is trying to hold it up, but it’s too long for him, and he looks a litte comical.