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//    Town 65: Lair of Sulfras


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20 = "This box contains some rough cloth and dented weapons. Not useful. There is also a key on an iron chain. The key is a beautiful work of art, carefully carved from a single piece of malachite.";
21 = "There is also a note attached to the chain. It reads: _DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, UPON PAIN OF PAINFUL DEATH._";
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26 = "You stand before the mighty dragon Sulfras, at the point where the chain that holds her down is bolted to the ground.";
27 = "As Sulfras watches, you examine the chain. It is steel, with huge, finely forged links. It is also covered with tiny, intricate runes. It's probably been strengthened by powerful magic.";
28 = "The cuff around the dragon's claw has a large keyhole in it. However, you don't have the key.";
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32 = "You stand before Sulfras at the point where the massive chain that holds her down is bolted to the ground. You notice the cuff around the dragon's claw has a keyhole.";
33 = "You examine the keyhole. You think that the malachite key you found would fit it.";
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38 = "When the key enters the lock, the mighty dragon's face lights up in joy and anticipation of violence. When it turns, she stands up tall. When the chain comes off, she roars.";
39 = "Behind you, someone cries out in horror. You turn and see a small Empire patrol, who came to see what the noise was. Their commander looks like he is trying to convince himself that he is not about to die.";
40 = "You turn back to Sulfras and see that she has created a small ball of fire, hanging in midair. She looks down on you and says, _Return later for your reward._ ";
41 = "Several things happen at once. You hear the guards shouting outside. You recognize what the ball of fire in front of you is. And it begins to expand, ready to consume everything. The fire flows around her without harming her. She roars with joy.";
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44 = "Inside this massive, sweltering dome, you see the reason for this fortress. There, held to the ground by massive, magical chains, is a dragon.";
45 = "This is the legendary Sulfras, mightiest of the dragons of Avernum, held imprisoned by the Empire for their own purposes. The mighty creature is held down, barely able to contain her fury.";
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47 = "It was a terrible thing to have to fight and slay such a majestic creature, but she made it necessary. ";
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50 = "As you run out of the dragon's dome, you hear an explosion to the west. The dragon has shattered the wall, so that the quickfire can expand more quickly.";
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52 = "Sulfras snarls, _Run, fool! The fire must purge this place!_";
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100 = "Sulfras has fallen. You have destroyed the most powerful dragon in Avernum. If not the world.";
101 = "It was a difficult decision, but this creature was too powerful and mercurial to be allowed to live. She could have turned on the humans of Avernum any day.";
102 = "Your reputation will now be even more fearsome than it was before. Which seems hard to imagine.";
103 = "Also, you needed the onyx scepter to save Avernum. You take the scepter out from under her limp claw. It is a single, slender piece of onyx, solid, cold, and carefully carved, it's about three feet long.";
104 = "Sulfras mutters a brief spell. There are several old, crumbling statues by the north wall of her hall. They weren't mere decoration. They contain powerful spells, waiting to be unleashed.";
105 = "A stone drake steps off of its pedestal and lumbers toward you.";
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107 = "Sulfras utters a word of command. A shade begins to appear. Its presence puts off a chill that easily cuts through the heat.";
108 = "The shade slowly grows more solid. When it is complete, some vile magic is sure to be unleashed.";
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110 = "The icy shade gets close to you. It points at your chest. An icy feeling envelops your heart. Then it begins to spread around your body.";
111 = "Soon, you will be dead.";
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