The Black Citadel
You both head back to the portal, talking and trading stories along the way. Vandil explains how, when was separated from you, he re-appeared in this area of Darkwood. He was followed by a large black wolf along the trail until he passed through the second clearing where you found him. Here the wolf vanished as soon as he was approached by a small group of huntresses, the women with the bows. After spending some time in their village further along the path he managed to convince them to accompany him, as hired help, and return back to the Black Citadel. Later, back in the second clearing, Vandil and five huntresses were ambushed by three dark ones. After an intensively fierce battle, Vandil remained the only survivor. And it was there, not long after, when you found him near death.
You mention your previous night's travels and exploits through the central spire. Your battles with the guardians draw a stunned silence from Vandil, particularly when you mention Zirder. Though he seems relieved that she is still alive, now well and now longer under the control of Wiculoth. After listening to Vandil's account and listening to yourself tell yours, your theory is that, when you and Vandil were originally separated, in was on purpose, and of Wiculoth's intention and design. Wiculoth knew where Vandil was, the black wolf a possible candidate for a citadel spy that was following him, and then set up an ambush of dark ones whom were meant to exterminate, though unsuccessfully, the threat of Vandil. And as for you, you were left to battle with the three seemingly invincible guardians in the citadel, along with a maze of other dangers. Now with you and Vandil reunited and soon to be with Zirder, the tables now seem to have turned on Wiculoth.
The portal is still active when you reach it again in the same way it was before. The both of you step onto the portal together and after a bright flash, you find yourselves on the portal in the spire where you were both separated initially. You both make your way along to the room where you left Zirder. You open the door with the black key and step inside.
You mention your previous night's travels and exploits through the central spire. Your battles with the guardians draw a stunned silence from Vandil, particularly when you mention Zirder. Though he seems relieved that she is still alive, now well and now longer under the control of Wiculoth. After listening to Vandil's account and listening to yourself tell yours, your theory is that, when you and Vandil were originally separated, in was on purpose, and of Wiculoth's intention and design. Wiculoth knew where Vandil was, the black wolf a possible candidate for a citadel spy that was following him, and then set up an ambush of dark ones whom were meant to exterminate, though unsuccessfully, the threat of Vandil. And as for you, you were left to battle with the three seemingly invincible guardians in the citadel, along with a maze of other dangers. Now with you and Vandil reunited and soon to be with Zirder, the tables now seem to have turned on Wiculoth.
The portal is still active when you reach it again in the same way it was before. The both of you step onto the portal together and after a bright flash, you find yourselves on the portal in the spire where you were both separated initially. You both make your way along to the room where you left Zirder. You open the door with the black key and step inside.