Friday, February 27
And Madness Followed: Conclusion
Kham threw back the mask of the King in Yellow. Blackened flesh blurred some of the actor’s features, but it was undeniably Silas Fedders.
“Damn it.” Kham shook his head. “Damn it all to hell.”
“What?” asked Sebastian.
“This is Silas Fedders,” said Kham, nudging the corpse with one foot. “Adolphos val’Tensen’s court wizard. When we were traveling through the Dreamheart to get rid of Fleshripper, we ended up in Kadath, the prison of the Unspeakable One. Silas told us he knew how to get us out, but I think…” Kham looked around at the devastation. “I think he tricked us into letting the King in Yellow out instead.”
Beldin put one hand on his shoulder. “Don’t be too hard on yourself. It could have been much, much worse.”
Sebastian was standing over the spot where Anulee’s body had once been. “The portal took Anulee’s corpse, but left her equipment. It’s almost as if it absorbed her soul.”
“Let’s hope not,” said Beldin. “The elorii believe souls are reincarnated in new bodies. Somewhere, Anulee is being born again.”
“Anulee was a good person. She just lost her way.” Sebastian made a Canceri sign with his hands. “May the light of wisdom shine brighter on your new path, child of Osalian.” It was the closest thing to a burial ceremony he could provide.
They stood in silence, staring at the corpses of the performers.
“I need a drink,” said Kham. “Anyone care to join me?”
For once, Beldin and Sebastian agreed. [MORE]
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