Pastetool #273

As you enter the frigid halls you are surprised that no one is there to greet you. The room is bare. Only the a chilling frost grasps at the pillars and walls of the room. In the middle of the hall stands two dark armored figures. A drawing of the black lion adorns the chest plate of one of the knights. He is the Black Lion. The other knight's armor is decorated with skulls and jewels, and he stands a full head taller than either you or the Black Lion.

The Black Lion draws his sword. He slowly walks in your direction holding his sword and shield close to his body. His face is pale, stricken with the an undead-like sickness, and his eyes are blank as he moves toward you, not uttering a sound. A glimmer of anger flashes in his eyes then disappears. He brings his sword high as he nears you and lunges. You quickly dodge out of his way but your men are not so lucky. His eyes glow blue as his sword blasts the ground, knocking the your men to the floor. As he raises his sword again to strike at the fallen men, you hear a girl scream from behind you. His daughter rushes past you.

"Father no!" she screams as she positions herself between the Black Lion and the fallen soldier. The Black Lion hesitates for a split second, slowing his strike but it is too late. His sword grazes his daughter and she falls back. He stands motionless for a split second.

You call out to him. "Black Lion, remember who you once were a Paladin who commanded great respect. It is your duty to protect these lands from the unholy. Look at what you have become!"

He stares at you, then turns his head to the Towering knight behind him. The Knight grimaces and curls his hand into a fist. A Red glow gushes out of the Knight's hand and The Paladin buckles to his knees.

"Fool of a Paladin" The knight says, "Light cannot conquer utter darkness. Now I shall suck the life out of you."

The Paladin's eyes turn white and falls to the floor. The Dark Knight turns to you.

"You are no match for me human. My Dark powers are too great for you. Once, I was also a great paladin, Darien Woesteel. Now I am a death knight with unmatched powers. I seek a new apprentice. Find me on the jagged peaks of Mount Draneth if you desire to learn how to wield these great powers." With that the Knight suddenly disappears in a mist of smoke.