Chapter 5: Reversal of Fate
Welcome back friends. This time I, Danielle, will tell tonight's titillating tale of Trials and Trances. Usually I'm too busy controlling the game to be notekeeper, but tonight I lost control.
Jeff took charge in wonderful ways that we all wanted.
I could tell from the smirk in his eyes that Jeff had something wicked in mind from the moment he first walked into my apartment. He was 20 minutes early and seemed eager to speak with me.
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Jolleff wants to go on a little power trip,
" He explained. "
I want to take control of the group and make them all obey me. Have some fun you know, but eventually I think he needs a dramatic change of heart.
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That's why you came over early,
" I inferred. "
To get my blessing first, before Jolleff rapes our minds with his commanding rod?
"
Jeff nodded sheepishly.
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Well you'll have to ask the other players too, as you know very well,
" I continued. "
Alice will love the idea no doubt. But what about Eric and Brandy? Plus you haven't given me much time to figure out how to put the plot back on the rails after you have your little fun.
"
"
I know,
" He shook his head. "
It was stupid fantasy of mine, but I just...
"
He trailed off, looking dejected, then sort of slumped down on my couch.
I sat down next to him and set my hand gently upon his knee. We had a delightful conversation, but enough about that.
Lets jump ahead to the part where our plucky heroes, plus the rescued Lady Morgana played by me of course, all flee for their lives from the city of Cumalot.
The city was in chaos, escaped prisoners scampering in all directions, chased by groups of confounded imperial guards. Amidst all the screaming and chasing we were easily able to sneak our way out to the outer wall. Then just as we were slipping away through the gate, we witnessed two knights take control.
Sir Pierceahole and Sir Gladlyhard rode forth from the royal phallus. They appeared suddenly, from that large spire of a castle, and galloped all the way down main street, tossing nets and barking commands. Soon the soldiers were organized and performing a city wide sweep.
We didn't stick around to see that happen.
The five of us dashed towards Surlywood forest, running as fast as our legs would carry us. It was a long way to the tree line though and we needed to make it quick before the soldiers expanded their search outside the city.
Unfortunately Alphina stumbled and stopped to catch her breath. Fortunately Rungar was ready to help.
"
We aint got time for that lass,
" He said, scooping her right up in his arms.
And in a distant world, an already blank and thoughtless Alice sat down sensually in Brandy's lap.
"
You're so strong,
" Alphina said, gently caressing Rungar's muscular biceps and wiggling seductively.
Rungar ran on for several minutes with Alphina in his hands, gratuitously coping a feel of that soft and squishy elven ass.
Then just as we reached the concealing safety of the girthy hard oak trees, we watched the city of Cumalot begin to glow. Torchlight flooded out from town as throngs of soldiers amassed outside the city.
The knights were no doubt under orders, to capture or even execute Lady Morgana. They were about to split their forces up to comb the forest and surrounding lands.
We just kept on running, trying to gain as big of a head start as we could manage.
Actually, only some of us were trying to run away. A couple of us had other plans in mind.
It was no accident that we stopped to rest at a mossy clearing. Indeed it seemed like the perfect place for us to pause a moment and catch our breath.
There were thick woods all around to keep us safe from prying eyes, plus a soft bed of moss to rest our tired toes. In the center of the clearing, a curious pair of long smooth stones were embedded flatly and purposefully into the earth. Oh and there was also a familiar and terrifying tentacle faced humanoid, waiting patiently for us.
Perhaps we might have noticed the creature sooner if Jolleff hadn't turned around at that exact moment, and whipped out his rod of command.
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We're going back,
" He asserted, completely oblivious to the fact that we weren't alone. "
We're going to wait until all the guards are scattered, then we're going to sneak into the royal phallus.
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What? NO!
" I protested. "
I got myself captured and tortured to learn where Arthur is being kept. Now we are going to the Chamber of Eternal Torment to rescue him.
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Subtly as I protested, I shifted my fingers below my tunic, grabbing hold of the rod of Agony. None of my thralls saw me loot this treasure as we fled from the Celibate Cells, and I wasn't yet ready to reveal my secret weapon.
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We're done taking orders from you,
" Jolleff insisted, lounging forward with his rod.
He caught me off guard, swinging a vicious swipe that might have left a bruise on my tender skin if Lycanna hadn't intervened. Instead, the perky elf got a long hard rod between their tits.
"
Mistress, Nooo,
" Lycanna screamed and dived. Then their eyes went wide and glossy and their vacant head nodded up and down obediently as Jolleff whispered irresistible suggestions.
"
Enough of this foolishness,
" I declared. "
You're still under mymmphf-
"
I tried to reinvoke my SPELL of dominance and control but I could only FREEZE in place as Lycanna turned and shoved the stopgag into my mouth.
That's when Rungar finally noticed our uninvited guest.
It looked just like the last thought slayer. The shape of the body and every detail in the face looked exactly alike in every way except with one single glaring difference. The tendrils which had previously sprouted out in all directions from the brain, were now contained tightly to the chin. The creature moved far less threateningly, announcing its presence with a guttural growl and stepping slowly from the shadows.
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Fuck!
" Rungar exclaimed. "
It's the thought slayer!
"
Then he pulled out his axe and braced himself in a battle stance. Jolleff turned and stood beside his dwarven ally, dagger in one hand and rod of command in the other.
The rest of us just stood there motionless.
Lycanna was following orders to hold the stopgag in my mouth until the moment Jolleff gave her another command.
I was helplessly transfixed by the paralytic gag.
Alphina was equally paralyzed in fear. The obedient thrall had no commands to follow at the moment, and even the tiny shred of consciousness inside her empty head was far too frightened to make a move. The sentient fungal spores infecting her brain were all scared stiff at the sight of their former Master standing here, alive once more.
The thought slayer slowly advanced, raising his hands in a peaceful gesture that was immediately misinterpreted as motions meant to invoke an arcane attack. Then he spoke in a guttural growl, trying in vain to make peace with us through a slithering mouth full of chaotic tendrils that twisted and mangled his every utterance into inane and unspeakable words.
Jolleff lunged into action, stabbing aggressively with his rod. Rungar followed up with a vicious axe swipe from the other direction.
The beast twisted to the side and ducked down low, deftly dodging both their blows before reaching out with its squirming tendrils.
There was a blast of light and sound as the thought slayer trapped us all in another illusion, this one far more realistic than any of us realized.
We were standing in the exact same forest clearing, in the exact same poses and positions, except that all the tendrils were gone from the thought slayers face.
"
Wait, stop, please,
" The creature protested, talking now in inexplicably intelligible speech, which both combatants promptly ignored. "
I mean you no harm. I-
"
Shwoosh, shink. Jolleff and Rungar sliced through a pair of invisible thought slayer tendrils that weren't really there.