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Exile in the Vastari - Chapter Five: Plunged into Darkness
Exile in the Vastari - Chapter Five: Plunged into Darkness
From the journals of Raphael of Gannetgul, recorded during his time in exile.
“I am not as alone in the Mines of Myst as I had thought. Upon turning a corner, I heard distant chittering and hissing and I saw the faint orange glow of a fire. My heart sank as I realized that I had crept up on a group of goblins. I quickly extinguished my torch and quietly flattened myself against the cool damp wall of the cave. Luck was with me, as the goblins were no doubt so interested in their horde of ill-gotten treasure that they had not noticed my presence just beyond their fire. The hard part was sneaking around them, as goblins are known for their acute sense of hearing and excellent vision in the dark. I crept quietly around the perimeter of their camp, my sword drawn, but held low so as to not reflect the light of the fire. Dodging from stalagmite to jagged stalagmite I successfully evaded the fiends. That is, until my boot came down squarely on the tail of a scurrying rat… the rat squealed in pain and scampered away as two sets of milky white goblin eyes darted in my direction. I ran, stumbling as I delved deeper into the chamber before me.
I am now trapped in the darkness. Relying only on the faint glow from unearthly crystals am I able to record my thoughts upon this page… or navigate ever deeper into the abysmal depths of this twisting labyrinth. I have abandoned all hope of finding passage to the north through the Mines of Myst. I can only remain faithful to Anora, and believe that her will shall guide me back to the surface. Though, I have begun to despair that even her watchful eye can not penetrate these stygian depths.”
For the entire story, click here... www.flickr.com/photos/10211834@N07/sets/72157635218437758...
For more information on the Vastari Desert, or to follow Raphael's progress... Click this link... www.flickr.com/photos/10211834@N07/9508632581/
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Exile in the Vastari - Chapter Five: Plunged into Darkness
Exile in the Vastari - Chapter Five: Plunged into Darkness
From the journals of Raphael of Gannetgul, recorded during his time in exile.
“I am not as alone in the Mines of Myst as I had thought. Upon turning a corner, I heard distant chittering and hissing and I saw the faint orange glow of a fire. My heart sank as I realized that I had crept up on a group of goblins. I quickly extinguished my torch and quietly flattened myself against the cool damp wall of the cave. Luck was with me, as the goblins were no doubt so interested in their horde of ill-gotten treasure that they had not noticed my presence just beyond their fire. The hard part was sneaking around them, as goblins are known for their acute sense of hearing and excellent vision in the dark. I crept quietly around the perimeter of their camp, my sword drawn, but held low so as to not reflect the light of the fire. Dodging from stalagmite to jagged stalagmite I successfully evaded the fiends. That is, until my boot came down squarely on the tail of a scurrying rat… the rat squealed in pain and scampered away as two sets of milky white goblin eyes darted in my direction. I ran, stumbling as I delved deeper into the chamber before me.
I am now trapped in the darkness. Relying only on the faint glow from unearthly crystals am I able to record my thoughts upon this page… or navigate ever deeper into the abysmal depths of this twisting labyrinth. I have abandoned all hope of finding passage to the north through the Mines of Myst. I can only remain faithful to Anora, and believe that her will shall guide me back to the surface. Though, I have begun to despair that even her watchful eye can not penetrate these stygian depths.”
For the entire story, click here... www.flickr.com/photos/10211834@N07/sets/72157635218437758...
For more information on the Vastari Desert, or to follow Raphael's progress... Click this link... www.flickr.com/photos/10211834@N07/9508632581/
Comments and feedback are always welcome!