RE: Chronicles of Fairyland - Fallen From Grace
Fallen From Grace ~ The Siege of Lucretia's Castle
A barrage of arrows rained down on the intruding heroes, but luckily for them, they had pneuma on their side. The shooters came to be known as "Lucretia's Shadows", because they were identical to the Dark Fae, but far weaker. Once said shadows had been dispatched, the group entered Lucretia's Castle through the front door, killing off all that crossed their path -- including hostile fairies.
Meanwhile in the dining room not far away, Ezekiel Stalker warned Lucretia about the impending danger. It took some convincing, but they agreed to escape together. However, they had to rescue Fairy Cynbel first, who was still recovering from the brutal attack. Ezekiel and Lucretia made a run for the West Tower, while the other group was already climbing up the East Tower to save Summerstream.
Partially burned down since the time Mystra ruled the castle, the East Tower was home to countless spirits. The intruding heroes fought their way to the top of the tower and made it to the room Summerstream was imprisoned in. Once rescued, the freed prisoner threw a smoke bomb and disappeared, leaving her saviors behind to fight her ninja clan.
At the entrance of the castle, Summerstream met up with Ezekiel, Lucretia and Cynbel, but it wasn't long before the heroes caught up with the four and confronted them. Lucretia, thankful for Ezekiel's bravery, kissed him in front of everyone, and proceeded to threaten the heroes as usual. Clearly to her, the stalker wasn't like the other "vile traitorous humans".
Before running away, Lucretia summoned Midnight Jack. It was the least she could do at the moment to avenge her fallen comrades and destroyed home. Running towards Niflheim, they crossed paths with Fairy Amdusias, who was on his way to assist the "betrayed" heroes.
With healing magic and spells of lightning, Amdusias helped bring down Midnight Jack and unsealed the castle gate, allowing the heroes to leave. Once alone, he went into the castle to see if any fairies survived the onslaught, taking them to Fairyland prison for questioning.
Branded traitors by most, Ezekiel and Summerstream took Lucretia and Cynbel to an undisclosed location, where they planned their next move.
In due time we will see what the four have in store for us.
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