Wednsday, April 19
The final battle - As posted on the news page
In the evening two days ago, Atross came to the Sentry. He said that darkness was near and that he suspected it was Akron preparing to start the second ritual. Many TURs aswell as allies of the village rallied at the North Sentry. Scouts were sent in all directions to search for Akron. Everyone felt great pride as Atross announced how strong and ready he felt for this battle. Everyone also felt great worry for him as he demanded that he be allowed to engage Akron in one-on-one combat. And that Akron must fall to his own talons. Atross stated that the ritual must be half-way completed by this time and Akron must be stopped soon before it's too late.
Scouts sent word back to the Sentry that large amounts of undead were spotted around the crypts, just South of the village. Soon after, a confirmed sighting of Akron. The news was broadcast to everyone available and the area was soon flooded with brave heros.
After long, the two sides were parted by Atross and Akron who were to fight to the death. It was obvious that the phoenix was outmatched by the red liche, but still he demanded that no one interfere and that it be finished. One way or another. This act of bravery was indeed Atross's finest hour. The phoenix now almost dead, Tristam of clan TUR lunged to attack Akron, but was pushed aside as the final blow was dealt and the battle concluded. Atross's cindering remains laid smoking on the ground and for but a few seconds that seemed like forever, time stopped as the entire field was utterly silent. Then Akron spoke: "Darkness is the Disease" "The Blood of the Phoenix makes the way almost complete".
The tears that rolled down the cheeks of Atross's friends and patriots of the village, quickly seared off the skin as the final battle errupted! The sounds of war echoed the rage in the hearts of the warriors as Akron and his minions were utterly decimated.
Akron was slain this night and his chances at attaining the power of The Way brought to a complete hault. Everyone stood around, almost in disbelief as his glowing cropse seeped into the earth. Hoyt seemed the most shocked of all, starring at the remains of his former master. Hoyt did not grieve long however. He wandered off sometime durring the moments after Akrons demise and vanished.
A handfull of trusties were left with instuctions of what is to be done should Atross fall, and we made haste to carry them out. A funeral for Atross was called just outside The North Sentry and many came to pay their respects. After a few brief words from myself, a ritual was performed as dictated by Atross's instructions. Perhaps in our eagerness at the chance of Atross's return, we performed the ritual improperly. If that is so, we will be holding a more formal ceremony soon, at a date and time which will be posted when it is learned.
There are several loose ends to this saga which we hope to tie. What became of Atross's spirit? Is this really the end of Akron? And where was Hoyt off to in such a hurry? We hope to learn these things soon, but in the meantime, keep your eyes and ears open.
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