The Final Battle Begins

Slowly, and cautiously, the GoG ascended the four-tier ziggurat. As they reached the second tier Ndulu began to speak. Of coure he taunted the GoG with the information he had gained about them. Behind him was a portal, as he addressed Zorak and Vath images of their homes appeared in the stone archway. Next, he turned to Kaszuk, who had nothing to say to him. His threats and promises were meaningless to the Lizardfolk. having heard enough, Vath pushed past the Vrock on the stairs and moved to engage Ndulu.

The battle ensued, Hezrou and Vrocks all tagetted the GoG with lava spouts and flaming rain, but the party was protected from fire. Vath was pushed into the center of the ziggurat and triggered a trap door. Inside, he was forced to do battle with a massive demonic spider. Ndulu kept himself out of range, taunting them, and threatening that soon, one would die.

In an attempt to distract the GoG Ndulu had captured ShadowDiver and was now dangling him, unconscious, from a burning rope. Skia took quick action. She summoned a Giant Eagle who snatched the dog out of the air and flew him to safety behind the crashed train.

Shadowdiver was not the only surprise Ndulu had planned. The portal opened and showed a cavern beyond. In the cavern was one f Scourge's Sentinels, one with a dent in its head. Of course the GoG recognized him immediately as Plex. Apparently, Plex had been repaired, and was, once again, under the leadership of Ndulu. The GoG were forced to put down their former ally. As Vath struck him with the final blow Plex was heard to say "friend?" as his head soared into the distance, crashing down.

At one point he swooped low to attack, Zorak leapt into the ait, attempting to hit him with the Staff of Orcus, but missed by less than an inch. Ndulu, now seeing the real threat, began casting a spell on Kriskahn. The sorceress, skilled and knowledgeable in the arcane arts knew that the spell he was casting would fizzle if she were to move out of range. Thinking quickly she teleported herself to the caves just outside Daisy Grove.

Now, most of the enemies have been dealt with, Vath defeated his opponent and has rejoined the battle. Ndulu's allies dwindle, soon, there will be nothing between him and the Guardians, victory is within their grasp.