Welcome back to the Gargoyles of Sergi Adventure!

If you missed the beginning of this story, you can read it. Or here’s a quick recap: You’re one of the gargoyles protecting the Sergi Cathedral. As morning arrives, a huge storm rolls in over the horizon that you recognize as a prelude to an ice giant attack. You send Ana, a small gargoyle, to protect the organist. Then you debate whether to join the other gargoyles already in the air or to take some gargoyles insideinside in case the giants also come up through the floor of the cathedral.

Readers voted to head inside. Let’s see if all’s quiet inside or if something’s sneaking in!

“Half to me!” you holler at the airborne gargoyles. You don’t wait for them to respond before diving off the front of the cathedral. They’re a well-trained force and you know they’ll follow. 

Instead of using the updraft to carry you upward, you slant your wings to slice through the air. A moment before you hit the ground, you flare your wings and set your feet gently on the flagstones. A lot of the stones will probably be broken in the coming fight with the giants, but that doesn’t mean you want to add to the damage. 

Barely a second after you land, a dozen gargoyles do the same. No stones broken. 

“Spread out inside,” you order, and they scatter for the various cathedral doors. You and Lukus, a burly creature with tusks, go through the front. 

Stepping into the cathedral is always like stepping into sunshine after wandering the dark woods. There’s something warm and soul brightening about it. You wish you could pause to enjoy that sensation today, but there’s no time. 

You head straight down the center aisle. At the far end of the sanctuary steps lead up to the alter. Splitting those steps into three sections are more stairs that head downward to the ossuary below. If the giants plan to come through the floor, they’re likely to come up in the underground chamber and then up those steps. 

You’re only halfway there when something else boils up the stairs. 

Goblins. Dozens of green, ape like beasts with long pointed ears, multi-knuckled fingers, and a cackle to send shivers down your stone spine. They carry heavy clubs, axes, and flails. Weapons often used against gargoyles because of their breaking power on stone. Even still, one or two goblins aren’t a concern for a gargoyle, but dozens can do a lot of damage. 

Lukus gives a startled shout and rushes forward. You’re right behind him, already forming a plan on how to counter so many creatures. 

Fire’s one option, but that’s always a risk. Much of the cathedral’s ornamentation is wood, cloth, and other flammable materials. 

Speed and stealing a club might work better, but if you get too many creatures attacking at once, you might lose any advantage. 

Do you use…

Fire?

Or

Steal a Club?

Thanks for stopping by this week. Leave your vote in the comments below and we’ll return next week to see how this story continues!

Until then, many blessings,

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