Part 88: Chapter 10, Part 4

Dungeon Destard: Complete solution (Part 1)




We land... somewhere.









This large cavern has some sort of magical device in the middle and some side tunnels leading off to the left and right.




The first direction we go is to the right. The side tunnel in here stretches north to south.




To the south is this magical barrier. There are treasure chests in here.




To the north are some rats.




: Gah! What have you done to deserve this?
: Done? Done?! I've done nothing to deserve this! I simply grew too old to serve the dragon anymore, so one of those accursed Wyrmguards chained me up in here.
: He left the key somewhere in here out of my reach.
: In what manner did you serve the dragon?
: The Wyrmguards have enslaved a number of people who mine this dungeon for gems for the dragon. In return, the selfish beast gives up young dragons to be trained by the Wyrmguard.

1.) Loot alert!
2.) Fuck, this is a Wyrmguard stronghold.


: Have you ever heard of such a travesty? They left me here to die because I was too feeble to dig anymore.
: The key is in here?
: Yes, a scoundrel named Dartane dropped the key somewhere in here and laughed about me never being able to get at it. Oh, if only I had been brave enough in my youth to defy those brutes!
: I may have died, but at least I would have died with dignity. Please, see if you can find the key to release me. If I can get out of here, I may be able to spend my remaining days as a man.
: I'll look for the key.
: Oh, thank you! It really shouldn't take but a moment.




: Liar! It took 2 full moments!




: Yes, I did. Wait just a moment and I'll set you free.
: Thank you so much for your help! When I reach the surface, I shall dedicate my life to encourage others to take charge of their lives and to stand up against the Wyrmguard!
: As for you, be careful: any of the Wyrmguard here will likely attack you on sight. Farewell!




After that unpleasant ordeal we continue north.






: What is wrong with this dungeon?
: My name is Adreanna. I hailed from the village of Dawn. And who might you be?
: I am the Avatar.
: Really? Are you truly serious? I never thought that I should ever meet the Avatar!
: Well, if you are the Avatar, perhaps you can help release my spirit and those of my companions from the curse of the dragon.
: The dragon is cursed now?
: Our souls have been bound to this place until the dragon is slain. We beg you to help us, Avatar.
: What happened to your party?
: I believe that all of us were killed by the dragon. Though I have found the rest of the spirits in our party, I have not yet found my dear husband, Darim.
: I hope that he lives, yet I'm afraid that he did not make it. We came down here many years ago to kill the dragon because it was attacking our town.
: We decided that it was better to try to kill the dragon than submit to it as others would have it.
: Who tried to submit to the dragon?
: There was a man named Xarnthal who was convinced that, should we worship the dragon, it would not only spare us from its attacks, but would also protect us.
: The town was split; many people joined Xarnthal's cult, but we preferred to fight. I still believe that our cause was right.
: We may even have succeeded had it not been for Xarnthal's interference. I still cannot believe how the town tore itself apart.
: How did Xarnthal interfere with your mission?
: He told the dragon of our plan. We had hoped to catch the dragon unaware, but that was made impossible. If that were not enough, Xarnthal's cult helped the dragon to perform a ritual that bound us to this place.
: Because of this, all of us who came to destroy the dragon may not rest, but are doomed to haunt this dungeon until the dragon is killed.
: You are a brave and stalwart soul, this I can tell. Perhaps you may help us.
: How may I help you?
: If you can slay the dragon, you will relieve us from the dragon's curse and allow our souls to rest.
: I also ask that you bring me some evidence of what happened to my husband.
: I hope that he yet lives, but I fear that he does not. I only want to know what has happened to him.
: Please bring me some proof of my husband's fate. Will you do these things?
: Yes, poor lady, I'll do whatever I can for you.
: Bless you, dear friend! Be very careful and stout of heart, for the dragon is strong and devious. And please try to bring back some news of my dear husband. Farewell.




Now we can go east.






: Who are you?
: I'm the Wyrmguard that's going to take your life. That's all you need to know, 'hero'!

His name is Yerffoeg and he is one of the Avatar's former companions.




Do we kill him or do we let him live?