The Grand Harvest, 1348
Lightning cracks over Malin's forests as spiders skitter down from the treetops. The dead corpses of those who have passed rose from the vestiges of the land to begin their assault on the city. Then, a wave of Ghasts are then seen nearing the city from afar, their cries echoing through the tranquil forest.
The Elves watch in horror as the animated dead march upon the city. The corpses of the slain stand upright, wielding their rusted blades. They begin their march on the city.
As the Ghasts near, they began spewing balls of fire. The elves atop the walls of Laurelin cry in pain as the intense heat dissipates their diamond armor in a raging flame.
The Elves begin defending their home. Arrows are flung from taught bowmen and skilled swordsman begin striking the dead relentlessly. Lightning still strikes overhead, throwing elves from their trees, forcing the defending factions from forming any ample attacking forces. The battle ravages the city as the people of Malinor fight to no avail.
The lightning must've been seen from the north as many fighters from other nations came to aid the elves' plight. Warriors from foreign nations manage the battle well, felling the many creatures that plague the city. Just as the creature's numbers grow thin, lighting crackled from behind the walls atop the gauntlet. A figure from the Undead was heard as the gauntlet burst into pieces of wood and flames.
The gauntlet was in ruins, buried under a mass of burnt wood. Nearing the gauntlet, four cages were found, each holding a commoner captive from each race. An obsidian obelisk could be seen as well, complete with a portal atop the dark structure. Standing at the doorway to the Nether, was a Robed figure referred to as "Vardak". He began laughing at the crowd rousing their anger. Suddenly, he then beckoned the once High Prince "Native" to come forth.
I quickly entered the gauntlet and stood below the cages. The obelisk loomed overhead on a platform of netherrack, obsidian, and soul sand. I gripped by golden sword tightly as I awaited his word.
Suddenly, Vardak leapt down from the obelisk and cast a bolt of lightning. As he descended, the lightning surged through the dark skies and struck me. The sheer impact and surge of energy threw me into the wall where I slumped onto the ground smoldering. The crowd beckoned the robed figure and called out to me. Vardak turned to the crowd, reveling in his power.
Distracted by the crowd, this gave me enough time to draw my bow string tightly and fire an arrow deep into his back. He grunted in pain and whipped around to look at me as I steadied myself. He lunged at me once more, nearing closer to strike him. Suddenly, an orc leapt from atop the gauntlet and took the blow with his sword. Vardak hissed and cast the orc's body into the gauntlets lava. as the orc escaped.
I began to draw my blade as Vardak's strike was deflected. But just as I unsheathed my sword, a female figure appeared before Vardak.
She was a spirit. She then began to talk, speaking to him in a soft voice.
She told him, "My, my. Vardak, what a mess you've made."
He replied and said that they should leave, and took her by the arm. Realizing the opportunity presented, I then threw myself at the orc. Blade in hand, I drove the blade deep into him. He roared in great pain and collapsed.
The onlookers cheered in victory.
Then, without warning, a spirit arose from Vardak's corpse and stood with the female spirit.
From the crowd, the Warlord of Krugmar revealed himself, carrying with him a totem and began speaking in old orcish in what seemed to be a ritualistic exorcism.
Vardak's spirit then spoke of destruction, warning the onlookers of an explosion. Just as the Warlord finished his chant, the ground began to shake violently and the two spirits dissipated.
The Warlord stood back as I clenched my soulstone tightly and vanished. The ground beneath the gauntlet crumbled and lava poured down into the crater deep into the earth. The cages, no longer supported, collapsed into the maelstrom as well.
I then returned, to help patch up the crater and move the portal.