Spoiler Alert: based on The Dragon of Thunder Hills
The Doom of Yezerum Storn
The Chamber cleansed, to Greenstone the heroes gladly go
bearing the boon of Borovenos, mighty weapons of old
Challenge awaited, three trolls, thrice the terror
demanding a demonstration of our deadly heroes
prowess proved, ransom to be received
soon the dark creatures fell on the fair earth.
To Greenstone where the Earth Mother is worshiped
Freyar gladly joined the festivities
Robbi greeted a great Khan, Gringblast Groaning-Shield,
and spoke of his mission, doomed to destroy a dragon
The Khan from beneath his kilt a codpiece revealed
Through Dragon skin, divine power of the Bull
flowed to make all fearless when facing the fire of dragons.
Much drinking, a duel, leg lost and restored, then drinking continued
Robbi received the codpiece on loan for our purpose.
Seven are required, seven are needed
Freyar chose wisely, against Lagertha's urging.
Baugi did bargain with clan chieftains Ernaldan
while Bronwyn with meet with friends and companions
Orlanth blessed their passage, through Oakton to Apple Lane
Where Baugi with beautiful bed mate Brightflower did tarry
through Birnes Squeeze to Fair Jowl, arriving past nightfall
at an inn all rested from the rain, readying for the fight ahead.
Robbi sought brave warriors, no courage, he found none
Blustery Storm Day brought blessings to come
Night fell, lithe Lagertha sought Andrenik's warmth
Facing death on the dawn, they loved life long through the night.
That morrow they mounted, went west to Queen's Tomb
Not sure if the day would bring triumph or doom
A haunted hill lay ahead, hewed in the rock
an entrance, defiled, heads litter the ground
The anteroom, whirled runes of Air and Man
horned headdresses and lightning, snakes slither
The central chamber, a catacomb of urns
worthy ancestors revered with food and libations
devout party did not disturb their dreams
Great deeds in the Darkness of Vingkotlings depicted
Our King and wise Queen watching all
Round a sarcophagus great serpent did sleep
then turn into a priestess, black hair and golden eyes, dark purple gown,
a jeweled necklace, and a crown of five serpents.
In ancient words of old did she speak
"Earth Woman, you may become my priest"
Freyar found quiet courage and fiercely refused,
Robbi rubbed his rude codpice and roared a clear challenge
The woman to wyrm did change, licking her lips
preparing for battle, seeing only victory
Drake-woman Storn would rip life from limb and devour them
feed on their flesh, but her fate that day
was due to change, her days of ravening
had come to an end.
Mighty Bronwyn advanced, Shield of Arran held high
Baugi the javelin Andressor let fly
From Buttercups Bag a sylph touched the sky
Her spells briefly befuddled the beast.
A glean from wyrm's gaze glanced off Bronwyn's eye
enthralled was the Death Lord, her hand held low
Lagertha laughed, taking shield with crazed look
Told Robbie to ready, red woman would grant greatness
Baugi called upon the wind, the air answered truly
He bravely flew up to stab and confuse the beast
With great shout, the Unexpected arrived, dauntless daughter
along with the Storm, bold Jarl of the Bull
Both balancing on the back of great Yerezum Storn
First blood to valiant avenger, Chestbreaker pierced,
red with rage, Robbie hewed with his blood-ember
hot black blood burst forth, the wyrm fell sore wounded
Returned to the fair form of queen was she
on knee bended, begging for mercy and all charity
Sword sage Sorala thought of capturing the great serpent
Defender daughter of the helpless, briefly held her hand
But honor won through, her pledge held her honest
She sang to the Storm Khan, swing and finish her!
His fury was fierce, with confidence he advanced
His axe swings were mighty, around them Storn danced
Death had deserted him, more devotion demanded
With a sigh, Lagertha the drake-woman lanced.
This broke the spell that held Bronwyn in thrall
To kill Storn forever she cleaved with the obsidian klanth.
Then wonder of wonders, wyrm's words filled the chamber
The severed head spoke, craving final service
"Do not destroy me or give me to traitors
Let me continue and I will serve you loyally
My power and knowledge are at your command"
Sorely tempted was the sword sage, strange truths could be gained
But Lagertha, loyal daughter, stared her down
From the dais nearby, a miracle mighty
Orgovale Summner from long slumber arose
Freed from all bondage, long ages of sleep
Fair wind filled the chamber, fresh breath of benevolence
Grateful granddaughter, goddess in God's Age
Two fell in worship, fair Freyar and the flier
Rewarded with great gifts given by generous goddess
Soon sibilant voices made sounds in the chamber
Five dragonnewts retrieved the head and Obsidian Sword
Soon Yerezum Storn to next stage of existence could travel
Slave-to-Lies bowed to all, then spake to Lagertha,
"My master, Sarna Ya'qal, is in your debt
to seek his assistance, bring purple nardis flowers to the plinth"
The Avenging Daughter remembered our clan,
Slew He who had harrowed the hearts of all man
This is ChestBreaker, which drew first blood and last
The time of terror from Yerezum Storn is past!
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