by Olos » Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:04 am
Not wanting to alert the other elves, Olos had covered the prisoner's mouth with a gag while he was working, only removing it when he wanted a response.
This was definitely not one of his finer points as a human being, but he held no remorse for this elf, fair though he may once have been. Eventually, his work seemed to be taking effect, and he could see defeat in the elf's eyes.
He covered most of the elf's wounds, and got up sighing, "well buddy, if you're ready to talk now, you might even get out of this alive. I'm going to get Elebrim so he can converse with you. But if you don't cooperate, I can guarantee that your death will be slow"
But as Olos headed for the door, the elf spoke, in a strange variation of common, understandable to Olos. "Wait, there is not much time left" said the elf, and as he spoke, Olos thought that he saw the darkness leave the elf's face.
"Thank you, friend, for releasing me from that evil. My physical form will soon perish, but I will now be able to rest knowing that my soul will be clean from this stain. It was an evil creature that came to us, teaching us magic and giving us strength. He was initially in the form of a kindly elf, and we did not know that the new powers we received were those of darkness. Eventually, he was able to dominate our wills, and make us into the evil beings you have been fighting. If you are able to defeat him, the elves will gradually return to the way we were. It will not be easy, and you will need the knowledge of his true name to even have a chance of victory, and even then, it will be the most difficult challenge you have ever faced, but I pray you can overcome it before my race is utterly overcome with this madness. I believe he is now in the high chamber of this castle, but cannot be certain. Your friend, the elf with short hair, I feel that he may play a large part in this. And caution him! Tell him to use his magic sparingly, for if he is becoming more adept recently, it is because of the thing that corrupted us. Now go, find his true name and defeat him. I thank you again, friend, for releasing me, but now I must pass on" With his last words, life left the elf, but he let it go willingly, and his face was peaceful.
After a short moment of thought, Olos walked out of the door, looked at Elebrim, and said "I think you will find this interesting, come here now, I have a few things you probably need to know."
Brother of the Black Company!
Resident Dwelf.
HEIL o/
GOD WILLS IT!