Marxm's Plight

Once upon a time, in a world very different from the world as we know it, with the air charged with magic, people are wise, but not technological, and rather primitive, there is a war going on between the evil demons and the good of the world. The wizards, elves, dwarfs, barbarians, amazons, and even some monsters fight these evil demons. This war isn’t like our wars where we can sign a treaty to end it. No, only the destruction of one side will end it. Though the legions of good were united against the demons, they had their own armies. Marxm, an intelligent and brave warrior, was one of these fighters in the wizard’s army. He didn’t carry a sword and shield, that was for demons and things from beyond the grave. He carried only a wand that cast out essences, which killed monsters and demons. These weren’t very strong however. The army was on patrol when suddenly out of no where the demons attacked. There was bloodshed everywhere Marxm looked. The demons had no remorse and killed and killed no matter h ow old or how young. They took their swords and cut brave wizards down where they stood. The casualties became overwhelming. Marxm then ran into the woods where he was safe. He knew he would have to kill the leader of these demons if he was to free the remaining wizards.

Marxm walked through the woods and saw a man with oddly shaped ears, a green tunic and a small sword. He asked, "Who are you? I am Marxm a wizard in the neighboring town."

"My names Elfum and I’m an elf. We’re on a campaign to kill the evil demons that lurk near our homes. If you are who you say you are then you are lucky to be alive. The demons killed everyone in your town. Our new leader was struck by a demon. He’s not dead, but remains in the hospital tent."

"Can you take me to him," Marxm asked? The elf walked him to the tent where he saw the elf leader with a scar on his chest. He approached him and said, "I need your help. My clan of wizards have all been desolated by a demonic army. If you don’t help us the demons will move on towards your kingdom and conquer you as well. We need your army to help us."

The leader answered, "How do I know I can trust you. You could lead us into a trap or worse, a war we were never supposed to be in. If you help us we shall help you. There is a monster that lurks in a cave. He belongs to a destructive order that has been our enemy for centuries. He has killed our finest warriors and even our captains. If you can destroy him we shall help you. The cave is to the far west of this camp."

Marxm was walking west when he saw the cave. Lying against a tree nearby was an old man. He walked up to him and said, "You look sick. Is there anything I can do to help?"

The old man replied," Yes, I am very sick. The monster in that cave has herbs that I need to live. I went in to get them and the monster almost killed me. If I were you however I wouldn’t go in there. The monster doesn’t like visitors."

"I already must slay that monster to prove my loyalty to the elves. I promise to get your medicine back." Marxm then took out his wand and went in the cave. Suddenly, a door slammed shut trapping him inside. Suddenly a monster with a horned tail and razor sharp teeth emerged from the darkness. Marxm spoke up," I have come here to slay you. Submit before me or die."