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Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
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 In the semi-darkness of the entranceway you watch Windhammer, marvelling first at the immense size of the beast then quickly recognising that something is wrong. Now fully out of the pit it stands in the centre of the Vault, its long neck swaying from side to side, its behaviour becoming more erratic as it losses itself to some internal compulsion. It appears oblivious to its surroundings; too involved in its own thoughts to be aware of what is happening around it. Such is the strange nature of its behaviour that you wait for some minutes, looking for a clue to the purpose of its unusual motion. A chill washes over your skin when you realise that there is no purpose, and in that moment you understand just how dangerous this beast may actually be.
It is true you know little about the life and habits of beasts such as Windhammer but they are animals nonetheless. It is also true that you have seen enough caged animals to know that a century of imprisonment within this hall may have left its mark upon the Dragon. Other animals you have seen acting in this way, but they were mad, confined so long that they had lost all reason and hope. As you watch the creature you can only ask yourself one question. What if Windhammer has gone mad? A Dragon at its best is a terrible foe, but one that that has lost its sanity is a pure force of nature, unrestrained in its violence and unable to know when to cut its losses. Such a creature has no sense of fear and no need for mercy, and as you wait in the shadows you wonder what Windhammer is truly capable of.
For the moment though it remains silent, consumed within its own thoughts and seemingly unaware of your presence. Fate however, changes this quickly, stepping in to ensure you have no further time to prepare. In one instant of carelessness you lean forward to get a better look at the serpent's movements and fall head-first onto the cavern floor.
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This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
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Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
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