The Beginning

It has been two months since you were framed. Framed for a crime you did not commit. You have become accustomed to the dark wet dungeon that is now your home. It is better than many dungeons that you have seen in your time as a soldier, as it is in the Capital of The Republic of Druma. Little news gets down to you in your subterranean cell. But you know that something is amiss. Not as many guards come down to you, and sometimes the rock around you shakes. But today the booms have gotten even louder and larger, and no guards have come to your cell. A couple hours later, a battered man comes down to your cell. He says that the city is under siege, and that the city's defenders are on their last legs. He says that you will be offered your freedom in exchange for you to fight in the city's defence. [[I accept|weapon choice]] (set: $strength to 2) (set: $dexterity to 2) (set: $intelligence to 1) (set: $wisdom to 1) (set: $hp to 4) (set: $gold to 5)

The man, who clearly has been in his fair share of the fighting offers you three weapons. A [[sword and shield|sword]].

(set: $weapon to "sword and shield") The man hands you the $weapon. He tells you that you will be part of a sally out attempt where you and the army will attempt to kill the leaders of the sieging army. (set: $armor to 1) [[Ready Yourself for Battle!|swordbattle]]

(set: $weapon to "greataxe") The man hands you the $weapon. He tells you that you will be part of a sally out attempt where you and the army will attempt to kill the leaders of the sieging army. [[Ready Yourself for Battle!|axebattle]]

(set: $weapon to "bow") The man hands you the $weapon. He tells you that you will be part of a sally out attempt where you and the army will attempt to kill the leaders of the sieging army. [[Ready Yourself For Battle!|bowbattle]]

You and a group of men muster near the gate. At your head is a man, clad in the armor of a captain of the Druman royal guard. The sounds of battle are apparent and you hone in your senses for the struggle ahead. The men around you murmur prayers to themselves and mutter to those around them. But the captain motions them quiet and gives the single to ready themselves. You are in the back of the group and unsling the bow from behind your back and ready an arrow in your dominant hand. Then all of a sudden, the gates swing open, and with a full-hearted war call, the small group charges forward out of the [[gates|gatesbow]].

You and a group of men muster near the gate. At your head is a man, clad in the armor of a captain of the Druman royal guard. The sounds of battle are apparent and you hone in your senses for the struggle ahead. The men around you murmur prayers to themselves and mutter to those around them. But the captain motions them quiet and gives the single to ready themselves. You are in the middle of the group and draw the rusted old sword that was given to you, and strap your shield to your arm. Then all of a sudden, the gates swing open, and with a full-hearted war call, the small group charges forward out of the [[gates|gatessword]].

You and a group of men muster near the gate. At your head is a man, clad in the armor of a captain of the Druman royal guard. The sounds of battle are apparent and you hone in your senses for the struggle ahead. The men around you murmur prayers to themselves and mutter to those around them. But the captain motions them quiet and gives the single to ready themselves. You are in the middle of the group and tighten your grip on your huge two handed war axe. Then all of a sudden, the gates swing open, and with a full-hearted war call, the small group charges forward out of the [[gates|gatesaxe]].

As you charge out of the gates, you survey the scene around you. Dead bodies are everywhere, fire licks many pieces of destroyed siege equipment, but the battle rages on. In front of you are a group of men holding a gigantic tree trunk and are marching towards the gates. On your left, a group of archers are harrowing the Drumans on the battlements, and to your right, a group of cavalry stand waiting for something like you to come out of the gates. [[Charge Forward|rambow]] [[Charge Left|archerbow]] [[Charge Right|Cavbow]]

As you charge out of the gates, you survey the scene around you. Dead bodies are everywhere, fire licks many pieces of destroyed siege equipment, but the battle rages on. In front of you are a group of men holding a gigantic tree trunk and are marching towards the gates. On your left, a group of archers are harrowing the Drumans on the battlements, and to your right, a group of cavalry stand waiting for something like you to come out of the gates. [[Charge Forward|ramaxe]] [[Charge Left|archeraxe]] [[Charge Right|Cavaxe]]

You elect to charge at the men on the ram. The captain also decides to attack them, so you enter the battle beside him. The men on the ram drop the tree stump and draw swords from their sheathes. You... (set: $rammen to 15) [[Charge Straight in!|ramsattack]] [[Run away!|die]]

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(if: $rammen > 0)[You engage the enemy! You see that there are $rammen men left around you. [[Knock him down with your shield|shieldrama]] [[Stab him!|stabrama]] [[Slash him!|slashrama]] ] (else:)[ As the last man falls, you are confronted by one last man. He seems to be battle hardened, and your eyes widen when you notice that he wears the armor of the royal house of the Kingdom of Parion. [[Only one thing left to do!|bossfightss]] ]

You lose. [[Restart?|The Dungeon]]

(set: $shieldrama to (random:(1,2,3,4))) (if: $shieldrama is 1)[ Your opponent deftly steps back, dodging your attack, and attempts to [[attack you back!|shieldramd]] ] (else:)[ (set: $rammen to $rammen - 2) You knock your opponent to the ground, unconscious, but on the way down he is able to nick you on the leg with his sword. You see that the captain has dispached another man to your side. (set: $hp to $hp - 1) [[Onto the Next man!|ramsattack]] ]

(set: $slash to (random:(1,2,3,4))) (if: $slash is 1)[ You stab the man off center, as he attampts to parry your blade to the side, but he falls to the ground none the less. The captain has also done the same. (set: $rammen to $rammen - 2) [[Push Onwards!|ramsattack]] ] (if: $slash is 2)[ As you stab the man, he is able to awkwardly bring his sword up and cut a shallow wound into your shoulder. (set: $rammen to $rammen - 2) [[Push Onwards!|ramsattack]] ] (if: $slash is 3)[ You stab the man directly through the heart and through his back, making the man behind him run in terror! As usual, the captain is still carving his way through the ranks of the enemy. (set: $rammen to $rammen - 3) [[Attack!|ramsattack]] ] (if: $slash is 4)[ The man jumps out of the way and launches an [[attack of his own|shieldramd]] ]

(set: $slash to (random:(1,2,3,4,5))) (if: $slash is (1,4))[ The man easily blocks your sword and launches an [[attack of his own!|shieldramd]] ] (if: $slash is (2,3))[ You are able to disembowel the man and he crumples to the ground. The captain does the same. (set: $rammen to $rammen - 2) [[Press Onwards!|ramsattack]] ] (if: $slash is 5)[ You swing your sword so hard that it cuts the man in half! Two men run at the sight of this! (set: $rammen to $rammen - 4) [[Hell Yeah!|ramsattack]] ]

(set: $defend to (random:(1,2,3))) (if: $defend is (1,2))[ You are able to block the man's clumsy sword attack. [[Knock him down with your shield|shieldrama]] [[Stab him!|stabrama]] [[Slash him!|slashrama]] ] (if: $defend is 3)[ He is able to catch you off guard and inflict a wound on you! (set: $hp to $hp - (random:(1,2,3)) + $armor) (if: $hp > 0)[ You are able to shake off the wound and continue the fight! [[Knock him down with your shield|shieldrama]] [[Stab him!|stabrama]] [[Slash him!|slashrama]] ] (else:)[ The last thing you see in the flash of cold steal and then you [[die]]. ] ]

This hulk of a man seems to be a veteran of many wars, and does not hesitate to attack you and the captain. He first [[attacks you!|bosssd]] with a large two handed greatsword.

He swings his sword towards your side in an attempt to cleave you in half! [[Block it with your shield!|bossdsh]] [[Parry with your sword!|bossds]]

When you block with your shield, it sends a pang of agony up your arm, and you are forced to drop it, with the man's sword still embeded in it. He quickly turns and punches the captain in the helmet and with a clang he falls to the ground. This fight has just turned personal. [[Tackle him to the ground|bossdshts]] [[Punch to the Shnoz!!!|bossdsht]]

You attempt to block it with your sword, but on impact it flies out of your hand. But on the bright side, you are [[safe for now.|bosss2]]

Seeing that you are disarmed, the man closes in for the kill. But is distracted when the captain throws his shield at the back of the man's head. He is able to dodge it, but he is momentarilly distracted... [[Punch him in the shnozz!!!|bossdsht]] [[Tackle Him!!|bossdshts]]

You punch him straight in the nose through his visor, breaking his nose. You realize after he collapses that you probably wouldn't have been able to hit him in combat armor. Then it is just the simple task of retrieving your sword and dispatching him. [[End Of Chapter One|end]]

You tackle the larger man to the ground, pinning him. You proceed to put him in a choke hold until he dies with a shudder. [[End Of Chapter One|end]]

Thanks for playing this rather short game. I should be able to post updates and new chapters on it in the near future. I am planning for this to be bigger. But for now that is all folks!