Chapter II
The scent of death and decay permeated the air, and the guide muttered ancient wards as he led Faratuk deeper into the tomb. Hours passed as they navigated the forgotten halls, and to their horror they found a Sword Maiden waiting for them in the burial chamber. Faratuk cried out as the warrior gave a fanged smile, drew her massive blade, and slew the guide by splitting him down the middle. With colder laughter she turned and raised her bloody sword to Faratuk, who fled in terror.1
Chapter VI
Sweat covered his brow and an icy chill rose up his spine despite the heat. It was time. Faratuk entered the tent of the Seer and knelt before her. His heart pounded with fear as he waited for her to speak. It seemed hours later when the ancient Seer spoke in a voice laced with amusement: "So you wish to learn the true power of the mind? You have a long way to go, boy."2
Chapter XI
Faratuk stumbled half-blind to the edge of the clear, pristine pool in the middle of the oasis. He fell to his knees and plunged his head into the cool, placid water, drinking deeply and welcoming the brief reprieve from the unrelenting heat of traveling through the sandy dunes. Having drunk his fill he pulled back, gasping for air, and as his eyes refocused, they widened in horror. In the middle of the pool was a massive creature formed of the water itself gazing balefully at him. Staggering to his feet, Faratuk turned and ran back into the wastes.3
1 Submitted by Iadien, 9/1/05. Source: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Web Lore. From margin lore: #184
2 Submitted by Iadien, 9/1/05. Source: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Web Lore. From margin lore: #181
3 Submitted by Iadien, 9/1/05. Source: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Web Lore. From margin lore: #179
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