The Legend of the Shadows
The Cavern, The Forest of Aricott
Deep in the magical Forest of Aricott Felix's travelling party discovered the Shadow’s dungeon cavern drawn by the sounds of howling and screaming echoing out of the mouth of the cavern it haunted.
Written in blood above the cavern's entrance were the words Death to all who enter. Felix ran his index finger across the warning gathering a sample of the blood on the tip of his finger. He placed his finger into his mouth.
“Hmm... still warm” he said. “But not human. Your Majesty, your daughter may still be alive”
Subsequently, Felix motioned to the party to follow him into the cavern where even daylight seemed to perish. “Your Majesty, let us go in and rescue your daughter.”
Eight men entered the cavern behind Felix, lighting the cavern with the smokey yellow glow from their torches.
“Men, do not be afraid. Who wants to live anyway?” Felix declared flippantly. “The act of living holds no mystery!”
“Felix, I do believe you have lost your mind...”
Felix chuckled at the Prince’s remarks while he continued to lead the party deeper into the cavern's darkness.
“Men, as we walk deeper into the cavern be weary of the Shadow's charms! It will appear vulnerable, but do not let its evil into your hearts! There is no man who is born free from sin...”
© 2012 H Williams. All rights reserved