The Albionic Chronicles Part 1 Chapter 10: The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here

As the colossal reptilian creature crashed to the ground, the acrid scent of gunpowder lingered in the air from Peridas' gun, he had drawn his weapon with blinding speed and delivered a perfect dramatic shot shooting the thing right between the eyes. The armorsmith chuckled, savoring the triumphant moment, and with a theatrical flourish, he holstered his revolver. His confident smirk spoke volumes, a moment of personal glory amidst the chaos.

Unfortunately, the celebration was cut short as the massive beast, seemingly unfazed, continued its relentless advance toward Bilo and Sylvester, the two who had boldly crossed between its legs.

The remainder of the group stood in horrified anticipation, witnessing the unfolding spectacle.  The tan-colored amalgamation, now fully revealed in its ferocity, demonstrated an otherworldly ability. It appeared to dematerialize, only to reappear perilously close to Sylvester and Bilo. Its eyes, void of humanity, emitted a primal, savage determination. The creature swiftly jabbed its knife-like claws into the vulnerable Sylvester, its mouth opening to expel a mysterious, constantly shifting liquid of indescribable color.

Bilo, demonstrating his nimble agility, managed to evade the creature's swift assault. However, Sylvester was not as fortunate. The strange fluid, seemingly burning like acid, covered him from head to toe. Even more disconcerting was the apparent aging effect – a subtle yet noticeable transformation that occurred with each moment the fluid lingered on Sylvester's body.

Realizing the immediate threat, Bilo once again executed a daring maneuver, sliding under the beast's legs. He positioned himself heroically between the monster and the rest of the party, a fearless guardian. Drawing his massive weapon, he unleashed a volley of explosive bullets, their deafening echoes resounding through the chaotic battleground. Yet, to the dismay of the onlookers, the creature remained seemingly uncaring towards this onslaught.

Rosanna, ever vigilant, seized a wand from her bag and fired an ethereal projectile at the creature. However, the magical force was futile, merely absorbed into the creature's scaly skin. Dusarris, positioned safely in the rear, attempted to contribute with a bolt of fire from his hands, which unfortunately missed its mark. Evelyn, his avian wife, sought to damage the dark entity with radiant light, to little avail.

Peridas, now believing himself to be a skilled marksman, adopted a wide stance and drew his revolver once more. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as continually re-holstered and drew his weapon. The first shot echoed through the air, hitting a nearby building. Peridas, determined and focused, continued his barrage missing every single time. Each shot added to the symphony of gunfire but failed to have any effect, displaying the Cornish dwarf's newfound delusion.

Undeterred, Peridas re-holstered his weapon, his resolve undiminished. Determined to contribute further, he prepared to try his luck once more. The creature, swift and relentless, responded with a roar, redirecting its attention towards Bilo, who unlike Peridas had actually been firing accurate volleys.

Rosanna, conflicted about assisting Bilo but eager to showcase her newfound strength, slithered towards the fray. With her serpentine tail, she constricted the massive creature, attempting to weaken its movements. Peridas persisted in his attempts to hit the creature, while Bilo, freed from the monster's grasp, launched a relentless assault. Meanwhile, Sylvester, now maintaining a safe distance, cast a spell that left a visible burn on the creature's scales.