Chapter 93 The Powerful Lord of Talisman (Fourth update, please subscribe)
After solving two potential "hidden dangers" in one go, Zuo Si returned to the room and made a few more magic cards, and then began to plan for tomorrow Evening ritual.
He knew very well that given the danger level on the west coast of Faerûn, if adequate preparations were not made for this journey, the entire caravan would probably suffer heavy losses before reaching the Xingxing Mountains.
No bandit gang or monster tribe would easily let go of such a huge caravan, and it might even attract a greedy and evil dragon.
If it weren’t for the card system of Planeswalkers, with the current LV9 [Creator] and LV4 [Mage], Zuo Si would definitely not choose to take a gamble.
The reason is that the risk factor is too high and the success rate is too low.
But now we have the minion card [Alena of Flame], as well as the "fleshy" and "hard" [Large Stone Elemental] and the [Manticore] that can carry people flying. Even if you encounter an enemy that you can't deal with, there is still no problem in escaping.
Coupled with those wands, even if he was attacked by a dragon, Zuo Si would be sure to kill or repel it.
After all, living in the Floating City Tower for nearly two years has successfully and permanently changed his thinking pattern.
According to the Necromancer Archmage Asta, if a mage feels that he cannot defeat the enemy in front of him, there must be something wrong with his ideas and strategies.
Because a truly prepared mage is omnipotent!
Although these words are suspected of being boastful and overly arrogant, they also reflect the power of magic and the many means available to spellcasters.
What Zuo Si has to do is to prepare as many emergency plans as possible before setting off to deal with emergencies that may be encountered on the long journey.
Including the possibility of encountering wars between lords when passing through the Kingdom of Tethyr during a period of civil strife;
The bandits you may encounter while traveling through the Kalin Desert;
There are countless monsters and beasts near the Star Swirl Mountains and Broken Tooth Mountains.
In short, although this section of the road may look about the same distance from Baldur's Gate to Waterdeep on the map, the risks faced are not at the same level at all.
And it is rare to see large-scale caravans along the way.
Most of them are small traders who operate within a certain range.
This is why the big merchants from Waterdeep City, Baldur's Gate, and Amn still prefer to take the sea route, even if they know that there are many pirates passing through the Nelanthal Islands.
But Zuo Si didn't know that while he was busy working, another group of idle "Lao Yinbi" were gathering together, discussing how to make his journey more difficult and interesting.
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"Lakesk! Have you made your portal yet?"
[Entanglement Talisman] is located in a secret lair deep underground, Lakesk! Gon asked another "Lord of Talisman" who was also a lich.
The latter nodded without thinking: "Of course! After receiving your notice, I immediately went to the Kalin Desert to prepare two portals. But are you sure you can do it now? Is it a good thing to give him the Book of the Dead in this way?”
Lagon replied meaningfully: "Are you doubting my judgment?
Although the "Book of the Dead" records a lot of powerful and dangerous necromancy magic knowledge.
But for people like It's certainly not a big problem for a genius like him.
On the contrary!
We can cultivate his interest in necromancy magic through "The Book of the Dead". >
Make it obsessed with creating those powerful undead creatures that eventually become one of us. "
""The Book of the Dead"...it sounds really nostalgic. It was only after I got this book that I got to where I am today bit by bit. Maybe I should arrange for a few descendants to go to that ancient tomb to add some interest to this adventure treasure hunt. ”
Another woman who looked pale but extremely beautiful stretched out her tongue and licked her seductive red lips, while revealing two sharp fangs in her mouth.
< br>You don’t need to ask, you know that like the lich, she is another powerful undead creature - a vampire.
“I don’t think there is any problem. But dear Xeleisa, you have to understand that participating in this kind of game is not just about placing a few descendants or monsters, but also providing corresponding prizes. I wonder what you have prepared for this young man named Soth? "Another lich, "Lord of Talisman" asked in a playful tone.
The female vampire known as Xeleisa slowly took out a long sword exuding an evil aura from her pocket and left it on the table: "I think this vampire long sword should be enough. What do you think, Dear Shangla?"
"Let me see. +2 magic sword, drains the wielder's life force every time it hits, immune to immobilization, charm, paralysis and negative energy damage, and strength attribute. Two extra points. Well! In this case, you can send two descendants into the tomb."
The lich named Shangla picked up the weapon and made a response immediately. arrange.
With a wave of his hand, in the ancient tomb model on the table filled with various mechanisms, traps and monsters, two vampires suddenly appeared in a certain room.
With the addition of Xeleisha, all the talisman masters present began to discuss how to make adjustments, delete or add monsters and treasures to make this tomb adventure more interesting. Challenging.
Just as they were arguing, a giant dragon figure suddenly teleported over out of thin air and threw a leather glove with a blue light on the stone table. Snap!
In an instant!
The originally lively atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
As the leader of [Entangled Talisman], Lagon was the first to step forward and pick up the gloves, and asked in an uncertain tone: "Did it get done so quickly?"
"That's right! According to your request, I sealed the injured old blue dragon in this glove through the most terrifying magic ritual.
On the surface, it can bring a lot to the wearer A powerful and convenient ability.
But it is actually a cursed item. Every time it is used, it must fight against the old dragon's strong will to survive.
If it fails, the wearer will die. Permanent loss of physical fitness
Until his physical condition becomes worse and worse, he eventually has to turn himself into a lich to extend his life.
Of course, if one is lucky enough to be able to keep winning in this resistance of will, then the wearer will gradually steal the old dragon's life force, magic and everything he possesses.
And I hid the part about the curse, which cannot be discovered by any detection magic and identification magic.
How about it? It meets your requirements perfectly, doesn’t it? ”
Saphurakta bluntly stated the true function of these gloves.
And in this meeting attended only by the “Lord of Symbols”, he no longer concealed it He showed his true identity as a "Dragon Lich" openly and openly.
It was a huge undead creature composed of the remains of a giant dragon, with a red light flashing in its two eye sockets, and the negative energy accumulated in its abdomen was enough to kill all living creatures in the entire town in an instant.
"Perfect! This is exactly what I want."
Lagon nodded with satisfaction.
“Tomorrow I will ask my men to give this gift to Soth in person to express his gratitude for creating [Blue Dragon Nemesis] for us. I just don’t know that he will eventually seize this old dragon. Everything is still being sucked dry by the old dragon and forced to transform himself into a lich."
Shangela agreed deeply: "It is precisely because of this uncertainty that the game becomes more realistic. Interesting. Let us wait and see whether we will become the master of our own destiny or be played by cruel fate.”
"For young Soth! To celebrate that we have found another candidate with the potential to become the master of the talisman! For the future of [Entangled Talisman]! I suggest holding a small event to celebrate."
" Oh? What kind of event?"
"Isn't the guild war in Calim Port about to start? How about we make it more lively?"
"It sounds like it. It’s a good idea.”
“I think we can raid the Harper Alliance stronghold in the dock area.”
"We might as well uproot the influence of the Harpers and the Zhentarim in Calimport. Their recent frequent activities make me tired."
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In "Spells" During the busy discussion among the "Lords", a terrible plan that could plunge the entire Calim Port into turmoil was born.
Since each of them is an extremely powerful undead creature and a legendary spellcaster, they don't care about the life or death of ordinary people at all.
He even regards every living person in the Calimshan region, from the emperor to the slaves, as a chess piece that can be manipulated and played with at will.
This is what [Entangle Talisman] has been doing for hundreds of years.
They used their huge intelligence network to control almost half of Calimshan's power, deliberately letting the other half lose control, and then enjoyed this game in a complex environment.
Sometimes they encourage paladins, adventurers, and temples of good gods to fight against the nobles, wealthy merchants, and thieves guilds they control.
For those who perform well, the "Lords of Symbols" will also provide corresponding rewards.
Because these "little guys" who know nothing about the truth add a little fun to their long and almost eternal lives.
Of course, if anyone really discovers or touches the real secret of [Entanglement Talisman].
Then the "Lords of Symbols" will immediately put on another face and gather their strength to destroy it mercilessly.
In the continent of Faerûn, there are not many people or organizations that can resist the joint attack of several legendary spellcasters.
(End of this chapter)