Erebos discussion

A crumbling, stone grey tower that rises high above the ground, mighty, ancient, and mysterious.

A huge spider was awaiting Henry's arrival.

"What do you want?" Henry said running up to it.

It clicked its pincers and let out a screeching sound, then turned and fixed all 8 eyes on Henry.

Kill it, you pitiful scoundrel... A voice echoed inside his mind, cruel and unforgiving.

THe spider charged, ready to kill.

"Great this again why cant you try not to kill me for once." He said taking out a sword but staying in place.

The spider advanced, clicking its pincers furiously.

Henry looked at the spider and simply took out and dagger and threw it straight at its top left eye momentarily discombobulating it in that confused he ran under it stabbing the sword in its soft underbelly.

The spider screeched and fell, lifeless. A soft blue glow could be seen within its innards. A blue wish crystal.

"Really." He said and and dug through its innards and took out the crystal.

Good. Meet me where you left me and we shall discuss... what is to happen with your daughter, The messenger's voice hissed.

Ivory walked into the tower. "What do you wish of me?" She called out.

The figure materialized before her. You are to become my greatest warrior. Your job is to become a member of the inner circle.

Ivory tilted her head to the side, nodding slowly. "What is in it for me?"

He laughed coldly and blinked slowly, his yellow eyes as haunting as ever. Fame. Glory. Power. A lot of power. New and better armour, weapons, more levels... I can see you are only a level 5. Good, but you have potential for greatness.

A cold smile came to Ivory's lips. "Sounds good," she said. "What about blood?"

Well with all the power you will have not even the other Vampire will be able to resist against your forces. He said.

Ivory's smile grew. It was sounding pretty good. "Any catches?"

You will have to impress me by batling fierce beasts and completing tasks for me. Depending on the difficulty of your task, you shall be awarded a certain amount of money, weaponry upgrade, possibly healing potions, and a level or two. Once you are a 13 you will battle in the Arena wand win. Once you do you become an Inner circle. He paused before saying icily, Of course, that is if you don't die first. He laughed.

Ivory chuckled in amusement. "Sounds fair enough," she said, looking around. "So, am I allowed to do what I want besides that?"

Yes, of course. But remember, you have all the time you need- but the only limit is your yearning for blood. He said.

Ivory nodded and looked around. "So, when do I start?" She asked.

Now, If you wish. he replied.

"Sure, sounds great," Ivory said.

Very well. Your first task is to overcome.. this. He vanished. Behind where he had once stood arose a gigantic spider.

Ivory looked at the spider and blinked. She drew a dagger. "Fun," she said.

It clicked its pincers, hungry. It looked down at her with eight beady black eyes.

"I hope you like a challenge," Ivory muttered to the spider, circling it.

It watched her and tried but failed to turn around.

Ivory took that moment to jump and fling her dagger at it.

It screeched a disgusting sound and fell, squirming in agony.

She ran to it and pulled out the dagger, driving it in again.

It screeched again and thudded lifeless to the ground.

She jumped back when it screeched. She nudged it with her shoes to check it was dead.

The messenger reappeared. Impressive. I gave Henry back his daughter for that, so I'd reckon you deserve three levels and a new sword. He handed her the weapon and a shimmering silver 8 appeared on her armour.

Ivory smiled and looked over the sword. "Thanks," she said.

You are welcome. Now let me tell you one thing. Three more levels and you will be equal to Henry. His yellow eyes flashed.

A dark grin appeared on her face. "Good," she said.

He laughed coldly. I enjoy your enthusiasm.

She chuckled darkly. "Do you now," she said.

Yes I do. Within two days you will be at his level if you wish to carry on. He said.

"Of course I will carry on," Ivory said.

He nodded and disappeared. The water of a nearby river began to gurgle, and out stepped three water nymphs.

Ivory picked up her dagger again. "Hello, ladies."

THe water was in the shape of the nymphs- opaque and blueish. "Hello, Miss Westwood" they replied in their airy, dreamish gurgling voices. At the sight of a dagger they laughed. "Blades can't hurt water."

"It helps my confidence," Ivory said.

"Really?" They laughed. "We can easily drown you..." they advanced.

Steam.... The messenger's voice rang in her head

Ivory nodded. "And I can swirm," Ivory said. She looked around for a source of fire.

"Really? BUt for how long can you hold your breath?" Two striking stones appeared at Ivory's feet.

Ivory smiled and picked up the stones. "I don't breathe at all," she said and cracked the stones together.

A spark fell onto the forest floor around the nymphs, and slowly it engulfed their forms, turning them to steam.