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The Dark Temple ( or Strange Temple as named on the map ) has not been visited for many years. This dark tower of ritualistic behaviour is the santuary to somthing dark and eerie. Few enter this strange place yet none have ever left. Noone knows exactly what is in it but there is speculations, some believe a dark entity lives in the tower, others believe a portal to the dark world is located there. Noone knows for sure but maybe you will find out.

( A word of caution, Do not attempt to fly, teleport or attempt any shortcut way to the top of the tower. There is a dark energy that will strike you down no matter how powerful you think you may be. Secondly, once you are in the only way out is up. Do not enter unless you want to expierience the long dark of the Dark Temple, but also be wary of the shadows that linger inside for they do not like uninvited guests... )

Vizierre not wanting to chance the flying to the next floor decided to take the stairs. Upon reachinng the staircase he heard footsteps approach behind and soon enough a shadow loomed over him. Vizierre remained calm and turned around to faced his predator. Nothing. The being that was once behind him vanished. As soon as his discovery was made a maniacal laughter seemed to fill the tower, echoing all over slowly dying in volume. Vizierre tried to remain calm but this place was more unnerving than the underealm. He slowly backed up onto the stairs and turned and made his way up. Along the wall was a large mural. It was more or less a story. There seemed to be some text along side the painted wall but Vizierre could not make it out. The text was far more ancient than he possibly was. He stood for a moment staring at it. He shrugged his head down and stared at his feet momentarily. Vizierre blinked, then blinked again in disbelief as he shadow began to grow larger and larger. He quickly looked up but saw nothing yet again. Vizierre tried to make himself belive that he was seeing things but the way things were going was making it very hard.

Based on what Vizierre gather from the images on the wall he depicted that this temple was at one time a center of the world. As he progressed changes began to occur. Images of war were being shown and some sort of evil being. He continued forth and saw in the images the temple tainted with darkness, now a breeding ground of evil. This was still only speculation but he needed a druid to read the text to him. Though what druid would likely volunteer thenselves on a suicide mission with Vizierre. He reached the last image and saw a dark figure standing at base of the tower with dark energy spouting from the top. He stood and stared at the image and somehow felt that the figure was staring right back at him.

" Mmmmm I am so feeling right at home now... THe air has never been so fresh with the scent of death, ahh this .. is .. Paradise.."

Vizierre glared for a moment.

" Don't get any ideas while we are in here. This place an unholy sanct for fouler things than you and I doubt they would enjoy your company... "

" So far Tinman the only creature I see here are ourselves..."

" Your not a creature.. Your just an imaginary friend whose shortlived his welcome inside my head... "

" Hah... As true as that might be atleast I'm not the one imagining I'm seeing things.."

" We'll see..."

Vizierre stepped up the last bit of stairs into the next floor and began to peer around.

Vizierre stopped in his tracks as a booming echo filled the room ringing his ears. A gust of wind came up the stairs from the door sweeping out two torches by Vizierre engulfing him into shadow. Vizierre tried to manipulate light to be able to see. The area around him got darker.. and darker until all Vizierre could see was a black void all around him. Then suddenly the whispers got louder and amber eyes began to open in the shadow area around him. A bead of sweat dripped from his fore head as drew Justice forward. The glorious light of Justice was gone... Repelled by the shadow. More sweat. The eyes were closing in on Vizierre The voices almost shouting. Vizierre backed away and slipped off the stairs and fell back down to the first floor, creating a shrill metallic twanging as he fell.

Vizierre In an Immediate panic Rose from the ground as the shadow followed closely behind. He bolted to the door charging into it as if to bust it open. He drew his sword and began to slash at the door, then started to punch it, heaving onto the door but it would not budge. Vizierre began dripping with sweat. He knew what he was facing and was in no way prepared for it.

Darkness... Oh how you've long to face it. You face all sort of Evil but never this. I think you made a mistake Tin Head

Vizierre tried to ignore the voice in his head. He looked into the center of the room and saw a medium sized circle of light. Quickly he raced towards it and dove into the lit area almost shaking. The whisper still sulking inthe backround.

Vizierre saw somthing jump at him into the circle of light. He immediatly drew his sword upon it. Scampering back a little bit.

" Ba... Back Away.. Or I shall educate you in pain.. " Vizierre said rather weakly.

He held his sword stationary. He also noticed it blue glow was back. Taking a quick look around he could see shadows of creatures hiding back into the shadows. Vizierre sat waiting trying to catch his breath. It was not like Vizierre to panic as he had done. But what the Evil One said was true. He faced Darkness... The ultimate of all evil. As long as he stayed in the light they would be okay.

Vizierre Stood up Revealing his massive height aswell as his flickering tail behind him. His sword was still drawn out untill he was able to see the face of the person he was facing.

Toni...? He questioned softly

He leaned foward his shadow creep up towards Toni. Realizing leaning forward was a bad move on his part he pulled back a bit.

Vizierre quickly Reached over and pull her into his circle keeping her close. Vizierre starting to lose most of his sanity was nearing his breaking point.

" Stay close with me.. I think we'll have a better chance of survival together. What ever you do , do not go into the dark areas of this place. "

Vizierre sulked his head.

The only way out is up... We cannot fly to the top, nor can we teleport. Walking is the only safe way."