Mayhem on the Trail

Campaign: The Lightwyrm's Roost

Chapter 4 / 3-1

Mayhem on the Trail

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Battle to Save Emile

Summary

As they scale the mountain pass, the prince and his companions find Emile at the mercy of a fiend. Despite their haste—and feelings toward Emile—they decide to intervene.

Dialogue

Whoa, talk about a view! It makes the entire climb worthwhile. I've spent my whole life in the forest and never seen such a sight... *gasp* *pant* Can't talk... Dying... So here's a question: Why don't we get Mym here to go all dragon on us and fly everybody to the top'a this heap? Ain't gonna take but two minutes to get up there that way, yeah? I beg your pardon?! First of all, if I transformed anywhere but Mount Adolla, I would freeze to death. Secondly—and FAR more important—I wouldn't deign to carry you if you fell prostrate on your knees and begged! Sheesh. Dragons're way less convenient than ya'd think. Oh, but I'll make an exception for you, darling. You need only to ask. In fact, I'd toss you on my back for a romantic flight right this instant if it weren't for the cold. Shhh! Everybody shut your pieholes! Someone's coming. Over there! *pant* Are we STILL not to the summit? No, Highness. The summit is up there. Yes, yes, atop of the mountain. I know what the word MEANS, you dunderhead! I'm asking how much longer it will TAKE. Ugh! Enough. We rest here. Why must every dragon make its home in the least hospitable place imaginable? It is making my life so very difficult, and I do NOT appreciate it! Those are Emile's men. ...Blast. We'll have to take the long way around. Great. Hikin' up more of this mountain is JUST what I wanted. And why is the peak a big thundercloud? Been wonderin' that awhile now, actually. There ain't a cloud in the sky, 'cept there. That would be the Lightwyrm's influence. The electricity shrouding his body summons storm clouds to him. GAH! Bolts of lightning from the blue? That's it—I'll not spend a minute longer in this awful place! I am leaving! Wait, Your Highness! Take care to keep your distance from the fiend cage! AAAAH! The cage is rent open! The chain shattered! I wonder if that bolt of lightning— I DON'T CARE HOW IT HAPPENED! Just hurry up and do something! GRAOOOWR! Gwaugh! GRRRRR... S-stay back, you filthy animal! Kneel before Alberian royalty! Yeah, this is lookin' bad and gettin' worse in a damn hurry. We have to do something. They'll be wiped out otherwise. There's little love lost between us, but I won't sit by and watch my brother become some fiend's dinner. Fine, we'll go save the filthy cur. How can I help? This isn't your fight, Luca—especially after what he did to your village. Oh, I know. And it certainly doesn't mean that I've forgiven him. But I still wouldn't feel right just letting someone...you know. Die. Can't argue with that. Let's go, everyone!