Death looms and stalks Octharg
Finally the Ark Crypt was due for a run through, ever since Octharg had heard about it through some chatter amongst the taverns and local folk. It was filled with many rooms that was filled with many enemies and loot, but nobody was yet to complete it before running for their lives in order to continues living.
Immediately upon entry into the first hall for the crypt is some Lost Ones since they are everywhere, why not here too. But then he is greated by Krustis Darkhand, a boss with some tough damage to push through while bringing its health down.
"Ugh, that hurts! You are a worthy foe and your abilities match your tough to beat reputation, Krustis Darkhand, but nothing and nobody will stop me" Octharg claimed as he used lightning and fire with his staves.
This was only the beginning and the troubles would soon become worse just a little further in, when getting to the big bulk of the hallways and rooms for this place. Chills went down his spine upon approach and an eerie wind was blowing in the air.
The hallways, they were filled with various enemies and not just Awoken Lost Ones, but the damn rats plus Ancestral Spirits, all at a high level like Octharg was which was making life and this crypt run to be difficult. It was made clear why people would run for their lives and why this place had yet to be cleared by anyone.
Not long after killing a few of the enemies and starting to have a hard time, was another fight happening, because there were many more still looking for him and testing his power and stamina to see just how tough he really was.
"Can they let me catch a breath for hell's sake, I really underestimated just how tough of a place the Ark Crypt was and I will be ensuring I run about, healing, doing damage and working down how many enemies are living as I continue."
A Conjured Guardian and more Awoken Lost Ones were still closing in and needing to be taken out. Luckily they were only melee fighters and the initial damage before they could get close, brought them lower and made it easier for Octharg to finish them off.
It was looking up, seeing so many dead enemies lying about the crypt now. Another Ancestral Spirit appeared down another hallway while coming down the stairs to look around, providing a tough fight that got the blood pumping through the body. It was a close fight as well, with health dropping below one quarter, ice and other magic flying about the place and ultimately, the death of the spirit as it was watched while it turned to a pile of dust.
The spirit would be able to properly rest without a need to kill or haunt these halls any longer, something anyone would want when peace and quiet is their sought after thing for life after death.
"I can finally take a short stop while seeing what valuables are around this room and it looks like there are a few in sight along with that chest."
He was right about there being valuables but the chest mostly had some gold and a few alright items to sell or use but nothing special. Either way it was nice for him to take a moment after all that fighting and there is still a bunch of this place to explore.
Enough of a break could be enjoyed in the safety of the room when the rest of the enemies were off to the back end of the crypt, where many still lurked in hopes to kill new explorers.
So Octharg the Destroyer, our mighty villain, went off and found the remaining enemies so he would be able to slaughter them and show what happens when he is messed with, so the clearing of the Ark Crypt would echo throughout Ark with tales told of his success, his power, his shear destruction of any in his way.
"This one is for all the people doubting my intentions and power, they shall see I am wiping out the scourge of Enderal and I will bring out my true power to anyone or anything in my way!" he shouted before laughing and slaughtering the remaining enemies.
It was a bonus for him to get a new level up but not surprising due to how many damn enemies were lurking the halls and the toughness of the fights.
At long last would Ark be happy with the crypt being cleared of the foul enemies that once lingered below. More importantly, it was time for Octharg to take the time to complete more quests offered to him, while getting experience to level and grow before overdoing the fights like he tends to do.
This was part 16 in a series accompanying Octharg The Destroyer on his journey to regain his lost power and become the destroyer he once was.
Stay tuned for part 17 and see what befalls our villain.
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