Ancient Power

"Could you explain some things to me?" asked Astra. "What is this evil of which you speak? What are those pieces for?"

"There is much to explain, and I haven't got time. We are running out of time fast. The time of the True Wyrm's awakening approaches."

"I know where Belboz is. We saw him before we came here. Presumably, he still has his piece. But what of Charles D'Honaire's piece? Does Fredrigo have it?"

"No," said Aethir. "Charles D'Honaire's piece was given to his seventh son, Jarlath. But Jarlath vanished five years ago, when he was only ten. No one knows what happened to him, or to Charles D'Honaire's peice. But, once the other three are assembled, they will direct us to the fourth."

"Since we're going to see Belboz anyway, to cure me of my...curse...," responded Astra, "you can go with us. You can help us find the ingredients we need."

"Sounds good," said Aethir. "Perhaps I can help you, since you can direct me to Belboz"

They were interrupted by Fredrigo's return from the tunnels. "What happened?" asked Astra. "Where's Andrea?"

"We were attacked by a goblin," said Fredrigo. "Andrea turned into a werewolf."

"But how?" Astra said. "This isn't even a full moon!"

"I don't know," said Fredrigo. "At any rate, Andrea is beyond all help. We can't track her down. It looks as if we shall have to go on without her. Who is this man?"

"I'm Aethir MacFionn," said Aethir. "I am on a quest to stop the great wyrm Minestus."

Fredrigo recognized the name. This man was on a quest to stop the Great Wyrm! This man could be useful to him for a while. Of course, he would kill Aethir before Aethir could destroy the wyrm, and then he would kill Astra as well...

1. Meanwhile, Andrea...

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