Intro Story - Talk to the Creature

“Is this your place?” you ask the creature.

“If you’re asking if this is my prison, then the answer is yes,” it says. “The sorceress Chirra’tse lured me here many years ago with the promise of souls, and like a fool I was charmed by her magic and pretty smile.”

“Are you a demon?” you ask.

“Oh yes,” it says. “My name is Haleximeshipodius, the Terror of the Trembling Gate and Lord of the Lightless Depths, but Chirra’tse usually just calls me Alex.”

Alex tilts his head. “If you’re here to seek help from the Senators, I’m afraid you’re going to be waiting a while. They’re gone, and I’m not sure if or when they’ll return.”

You shake your head. “No, I… there was a song…”

Alex cackles and rubs his hands together. “Oh, you heard the beacon. Excellent! Chirra’tse gave me a fair amount of latitude in how I summoned the heroes to become the new Senators. That madness was only a trace of my power that leaks through this barrier. Imagine the wonderful chaos I could cause if you just moved one of these crystals. We could have people punching each other to a pulp, leaping from great heights… what do you say? Shall we have some fun?”