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This is it. The awaited continuation of the Cursed Dragon trilogy is here. In the first story, Kaisen was entrusted with the protection of the egg of the silver dragon. He, Saren, and Kalda have come far, but it is time for them to venture further in the world of RuneScape, as the dark influence of Zamorak's Lord Agaben threatens to choke them from all sides.
I would like to take this opportunity to say that if you have not yet read The Cursed Dragon: Part 1, I suggest you do so. Quick Find Code: 49-50-11-36883974
Edit: This story has been ranked number 25 in the Collection
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Descent to Keldagrim
Chapter 2: Army of Shadows
Chapter 3: Asgarnia
Chapter 4: The Captain's Oath
Chapter 5: The Inferno
Chapter 6: The Lair of the Beast
Chapter 7: Agaben's Approach
Chapter 8: The Academy of Yanille
Chapter 9: The Battle for Kandarin
Chapter 10: Showdown at the Well
Chapter 11: The Trials of Lletya
Chapter 12: The Traitor
Chapter 13: Blood-Stained Crystal
Chapter 14: The Greatest Trial
(Note: Story Questions are on page 35)
I hope u enjoy the next tale as we return to the world of RuneScape once again.

13-Jan-2007 05:13:27 - Last edited on 05-Jan-2008 17:07:45 by [#5AGSIZET9]

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-----Chapter One: Descent to Keldagrim---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kaisen hefted the pack onto his shoulders. Enclosed within it was an abundance of food, for the Sage of Trollweiss had thought it best that they did not starve to death. The sun was only just rising above the mountains, but Kaisen, Saren, and Kalda could see it clearly from the top of Mount Trollweiss.

"We need to go," Saren suggested. "The sooner we can find these items the better."

"I agree," replied the Sage. "But do not hasten yourselves. I still believe it will be some time before Agaben discovers me here and kills me."

"He won't," Kaisen said assuredly. "We'll be back in time."

The Sage shook his head. "I am not doubting your skills, but we must expect the worst. If by some chance Agaben kills me, and you return to an empty cave, then you will have to perform the curse dispelling ritual yourselves. You will find the information in a secret compartment in my library. Here..." he handed a piece of parchment to Kaisen. "...This is the location and the means of opening it. Just in case, you know."

"We will be back," Kaisen replied, unshaken in his resolve.

13-Jan-2007 05:23:54

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"Then I wish you good fortune," the Sage said. "Let the mighty sun guide you in light, and may you never waver on the path to fall into the jaws of darkness."

"Thank you, Sage," Saren said, his head bowed respectfully. He turned and faced the exit of the cave. "Let's go."

Kaisen and Kalda thanked the Sage for everything and followed Saren out of the cave. Looking over the side of the peak, they could see the jagged mountains on the horizon that not long before had been their prison. Then, on those rocky mountains, Kalda noticed something bad.

"Look!" she exclaimed. On the mountains of the trolls, coming toward the valley at the base of Mount Trollweiss, was a sweeping black mass. It looked solid, like an unbroken blanket of shadow, but upon closer inspection, Kaisen figured out what it was.

"Black knights," he mouthed in awe. "Thousands of them."

"This is not good," Saren said through clenched teeth. "This means that Agaben is closing in. We need to leave fast, or else the Sage'* existance will be revealed."

"But we can't leave by going back the way we came," Kalda protested. "The army will see us, and they will trace us back here anyway."

The Sage coughed, alerting them that he was behind them. "I have an idea, but it is risky."

"Go on."

"Beneath this mountain is a long system of tunnels that will lead you directly to the underground dwarven city of Keldagrim. The problem is, there is something... evil down there. It's a beast that devours anything that enters its domain. That cave, however, is the only other way to leave this mountain undetected. It's your call whether to take the risk or not."

What else could they say? "Show us the cave," Saren said with confidence.

13-Jan-2007 05:37:47 - Last edited on 13-Jan-2007 05:39:23 by [#5AGSIZET9]

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"What about my people?" Kalda asked the Sage. "They cannot fight off such numbers. They will be overrun!"

"I will send word to them to flee," the Sage reassured her. "They will be fine. Now go, and fulfill your destiny."

Kalda nodded, and she followed Saren and Kaisen through the small opening the Sage had shown them, entering the cave that would lead them to Keldagrim.

The hours crept by as they walked through the winding tunnel, which was empty thus far. The eerie draft of freezing air seeped into the caverns through cracks in the stone wall, creating an ominous feeling in the travelers, for they were constantly waiting for that beast to emerge and strike. Sure enough, Saren's hand had never left the whip at his side.

"Have you ever been to Keldagrim?" Kaisen asked Kalda, breaking the agonizing silence. Saren glared at him. As a warrior, Saren felt that it should be quiet, so he could sense the beast approaching, but Kaisen did not care. Perhaps Saren did not either, for he did not stop the conversation.

"Once or twice," the dwarf girl responded. "Most of the time it was with my uncle. His company was part of the Consortium, and he took me with him sometimes to see the city."

"The Consortium?"

"It's a group of companies that control Keldagrim. The entire city is focused around these companies, their industries, and their profits. It's basically a city of commerce."

"Sounds odd," Saren muttered.

"It does seem weird that it would be run that way, but it works nonetheless."

13-Jan-2007 06:01:15