The Epic RPG - Obsidian Maw

Constructed from obsidian, the cave is very... dark. Grabbing a stick from the ground, you spark a torch to life by rubbing it against the wall, then use it to illuminate the area. The cavern twists in all directions, but you see an ominous, lavender light emerging from one tunnel. Walking down the narrow tunnel, you start to have feelings of claustrophobia, the passageway slowly closing in more. The torch gets closer and closer to your face, but you then exit the tunnel to a... marketplace. Nobody's around, though.
Putting out your torch, you investigate the abandoned place. Opening up a slightly broken storage crate, you find two bottles of mana goo, which increase max mana by 100, and a Rusty Knife (20 piercing damage, inflicts bleeding for five turns, ten turn cooldown). You see one stall in decent condition, with stock still sustaining on the shelves. You're about to grab something off the counter when a small dragon appears from behind, shooing you away. "You need to pay first!-"
Then they stop for a moment. "...sorry about that. Just... don't steal my stuff, ok ok?" They smile, not even waiting for your input, then continuing, "Welcome to my store! As you can see, this place is pretty run down, but I'll stay here forever and ever! Literally...", they add in a whisper you can barely hear. "What would you like to buy?" Looking at the collection of items, one thing catches your eye - a sparkling, golden key, its pristineness reflecting in the obsidian cavern. Just what you need.
"Oh, you want that artifact?" the dragon says, using its furry tail to pick it up. "That'll be... 40,000 pearls." In shock, you ask if there's another way to pay for it. "Oh, there is, but it's very hard," the dragon chuckles, "You need to bring me the intact heart of an Obsidalotl. They're found deep in these caves, and nobody has ever killed one, let alone survive an encounter. Manage to do that and I'll give you the key for no charge!" Swiping your weapons from your backpack, you rush off deeper into the maze of obsidian tunnels...
Category:The Epic RPG