15th Limestone Continued
Lakescorches paused as his forces looked out over the territory they would soon capture for their master. He could feel that the strength of his forces had diminished. That could only mean that idiot Macelord was dead.
As he gave a silent order to his troops to prepare to fight he could see the light glinting off the armor of what must be the defenders of this land...
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Kornash quickly drew his sword as Wrestlers charged them. Several made the mistake of charging straight up Speardwarf's spear and getting their heads knocked off by his fist. As Kornash shoved his blade through another Wrestler's skull he spotted the Axelord and quickly ran up to do battle with him.
His first swing glanced off the Skeleton's iron armor and he was forced to duck as the axe swung toward him. He swung his sword several more times and finally manged to get around the creature's shield arm and lop off the hand that held the shield.
Seeing the axe swinging toward his head again he ducked only to pain shoot through his body as the axe ripped a huge hole in his armor and a hole in his lower body. As his blood covered the ground the Axelord knocked his legs from under him, sending the Warrior rolling down the hill.
Seeing his father injured sent pure fury flowing through Speardwarf. As Kornash struggled to his feet and began to stagger back the way they came he shattered the Swordsman he was fighting and turned to face the Axelord.
Digging his spearhead into the ground and leaping into the air he smashed several ribs and both legs from the Skeleton. Pulling the spear from the ground he slashed up, shattering several more bones before impaling the grinning skull on his spear. As the dark magic fled from the broken body Speardwarf remembered his father.
He found Kornash's limp form several yards away, eyes staring sightlessly into the sky. Sheathing his spear he took up the dead Warrior's body and started back toward safety.
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As Speardwarf passed through the shadows of the gatehouse he could see the civilians preparing to head out on their various jobs. It was Skid that saw the returning Warriors first. As she pushed her way over to him she saw the look of sadness on his face.
It was then that she recognized the thing in his arms as her husband. Letting out a mournful cry that attracted the attention of both Wok and Fireheart she helped Speardwarf lower Kornash to the ground.
Turning to face the crowd he pulled the skull off his spear and tossed it to Fireheart. "He died in battle. They were stronger this time." With that he turned and walked into the fortress.
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Yes, Kornash is dead. He is father to 7 children though, including 2 Warriors (maybe more). For the moment he is resting in the main tombs. Once the Hall is completed he will be moved to his proper tomb. He had 24 notable kills when he died.
Speardwarf has a full title now. Speardwarf Dwelledcloister the Plain Door of Knives.
Also the Banner of Flamebanner is finished.
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