April 26, 2012

Table of ContentsTitle Page..................................................................................................................................................................................1Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................................................2Product Mission Statement................................................................................................................................................3Team Mission Statement.....................................................................................................................................................4Game Concept........................................................................................................................................................................5Story............................................................................................................................................................................................6Level Flow Charts...................................................................................................................................................................48Product Flowchart.................................................................................................................................................................56System Menues......................................................................................................................................................................59HUD.............................................................................................................................................................................................62Controller Overlay..................................................................................................................................................................63Intro to Developer and Publisher.....................................................................................................................................64Legal............................................................................................................................................................................................65Status..........................................................................................................................................................................................66Rewards and Punishment...................................................................................................................................................67Major Characters....................................................................................................................................................................68Minor Characters....................................................................................................................................................................71Items...........................................................................................................................................................................................73Objects.......................................................................................................................................................................................74Bestiary.......................................................................................................................................................................................77World..........................................................................................................................................................................................79Game Mechanics....................................................................................................................................................................82Engine Overview....................................................................................................................................................................96Schedule...................................................................................................................................................................................108Budget.......................................................................................................................................................................................109Risk Analysis............................................................................................................................................................................110Storyboards.............................................................................................................................................................................111

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Brought to you by the minds at Requiem Studios Eylusion is a third-person action-adventure game with RPG elements that puts players in the shoes of Eric, a rookie Detroit police ocer whose wife is kidnapped one day and taken to a magical hell dimension called Eylusion by the evil Overlord Crixus. Having unlocked his new found power of using the magical Lihim arts Eric must travel to save his pregnant wife and unborn child, while trying to unravel the Overlords plan to take over both the human world and Eylusion. Our targeted audience for Eylusionare 17-40 core gamers. The storys theme is based around lost love and what a person would do to regain that. The protagonist Eric has lost his wife to a evil ruler, we wanted to create a sense of emotion between the gamer and Eric as him reacting in a way that a normal average everyday person woudl react to losing the one they loved. The style of are game is very dark, we at Requiem Studios wanted to tell the gamer that this isnt a happyand normal world like Earth it is a hell dimension lled with evil, death, and darkness we wanted to protray thatin both our art work and story. OS Requirements for the game is having a Playstation 3 or a Xbox 360 as our title will be released forboth systems. This game currently is being worked on by a team of 10. And the time line for our game isthat we are already past all our documented information and now look forward to getting a alpha out in the nextyear with the beta and nal product following soon after. Our product competition for Eylusion are games likeDragon Age 2, God of War 3 and Dantes Inferno. These three games compete with our game very closelyand we can see fans of those games wanting to check out our game. We are very enthusiastic about our newgame Eylusion and look forward to what the future will bring.

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Future Development After the release of the game, my team and i will probably take a week or two o. Trying to get a feelfor how the game is doing on the market and getting much needed rest. After that week o we will probably getto work on new updates and patches for any bugs that we missed, and balance issues we couldnt address before the release. We will be working on DLC for the game things such as adding to both the human world and Eylusion.In the game Elyusion you spend most of your time in the hell dimension, and only a few instances here and therein the human world. Along side those additions there would be typical DLC for new skins for your companionsand beasts and armor and weapon. For the characters of the new DLC I was thinking of making a storylineand gameplay in the eyes of the antagonist Overlord Cruxus, or other such unplayable characters like the oldman. We may even consider new multiplayer options besides just playing through the campaign. I cant consider future devlopment without thinking about a sequel to the story. If anything we wouldhave to see how gamers and critics react to our game. We dont want to put out another game not wanted byanyone out on the market to sink. But at this point in time if a sequel were to be made i would really like todesign it around the next-gen consoles coming out soon in the next few years. Were looking towards moresummoning options other than just the four you get, as well and new and unique ways to combine powersbetween allies and beasts. We would also like to expand on more party members to choose from and allowingplayers to customize their parties abilites more and have more control over their party. The sequel however i can tell you will continue Erics story set a few years after the rst game, who the next antagonist will be however is yet to be decided. To reiterate on adding to the world of the humans, the story line for those side missions that bring youthere would take place a little before the nal boss. After the players beat the game they will be teleported back to the save before they beat the game at letting them teleport back to the human world and do the sidequests involved there. As for more options for multiplayer, we are working on dierent game types such as a survival modewhere we throw wave after wave at a team of four seeing how long they can survive. Mentioning thiswe would try to keep it very unique in a way that your not just chopping through wave after wave as individualswe would try to make combining powers a must as well as switching between worlds like the multiplayer inthe campaign. Other than the options mentions we really are just looking forward to see what 2012 and beyond takes us whether that be a sequel or a completely new dierent game.

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EYLUSIONEYLUSIONEylusion is a third person action- adventure that puts players in the role of Eric a man set out to nd his kidnappedwife. Set in the hell dimension Eylusion and the human world Earth players will travel between the worlds usingportals to move through obstacles and enemies alike. Gamers will be able to summon beasts to their side aiding them in combat as well as collect weapons to ght againsts their enemies. Players will also be able to join their friends to take on the minions of Eylusion together in Co-Op Campaign. Eylusion will excite you with its unique combat systemand a emotional, action packed story.

Summon Beasts- Fight with beasts by your side like a behemoth, elemental, halo, or imp.

Unique Combat- Combine the powers of your monsters with your allies or their beasts to wreak havoc on your enemies

Varied Weapon classes- Fight your enemies with weapons such as, guns, spears, swords, axes, and hammers. Intense Multiplayer- Battle through the single player campaign with up to 4 players, experiencing the action together

Emotional Story- Experience a touching story of love and determination as you play to nd your wife

Amazing Visuals and clean InterfacesTerrifying and smart AI bring work of Eylusion to lifeBecome immersed in Eylusions

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StoryEylusion

It was dark. Christina sat in a small space with no windows, a jail cell. She remembered walking back home

from work, when suddenly everything turned dark. She felt the wind envelop her body as she felt herself falling.

Everything after the darkness was a blur. She heard terrifying noises emanating from outside of her cell. Noises

unlike anything she had ever heard before. The bars of the jail cell creaked as the latch was swung open and three

creatures entered. They were covered in shadows, and darkness spread across their faces. One of them, a four

legged beast towering ten feet from the ground, grabbed her around the ankles with his scaly tail and dragged her

out of the cell. She struggled against his grip but his tail was too strong.

She did not have to ght long though, because soon after the beast dropped her onto an altar. In front of

her stood a hooded gure, his body seemed distorted but it was only black mist engulng the air around him. It

began swirling and growing around him as if it were alive. His face was scarred. His eyes like black orbs were oozing

with blood that dripped to the ground. He had his followers tie her down as he began to chant. An object began to

form in the back of his mouth like a light that was crawling up his throat. A glistening white knife fell into his hands.

He tightened his grip around it and then slowly raised it above his head. The blinding white light kept Christina

from seeing him plunge the object in between her legs but she could feel the hot, searing pain. She shut her eyes to

block out the bright light and opened them to see her husband sleeping next to her in bed.

8 months later..

Eric and Christina were thrilled to nd out they were pregnant with their rst child. The child had grown with

little discomfort to Christina, much to their surprise since their baby was making her stomach swell so greatly. They

were not sure what sex it was, since every time the doctors performed an ultrasound the pictures would be too

blurry to see. Christina could not wait for her due date which was only two months away

One Saturday morning, Christina woke up to make coee for Eric. She could no sleep because the baby was

moving around so much. Eric was still in bed after getting home late from work. Suddenly, Christina began to feel

lightheaded and a dark mist began to surround her. She screamed. Eric instantly woke up, and ran out of bed to see

what was going on. He ran into the kitchen just as his wife passed out into the arms of two translucent creatures.

One minion let go of Christina and let out a high pitched screech resembling nothing Eric had ever heard before.

Eric could do nothing but hold his ears till the creature stopped. Eric sprinted to tackle the creature. He went

straight through it like nothing was there. Before he could turn around he found himself being lifted up by his

throat. The creature, with Eric in handed began to throw Eric back and forth against the kitchen walls like he was a

rag doll. It continued to pummel Eric as the other, holding Christina, oated down through what seemed to be a

glowing puddle on the kitchen oor. The second creature, done with Eric, followed. Eric was close to death, he could

barely move as he watched the creatures take his wife away. The puddle on the oor began to evaporate. Slowly

Eric crawled his way into the puddle, and began falling into darkness, not knowing where it would lead him.

He slammed into a hard rocky surface. Opening his eyes he saw that he was in a completely dierent world.

The skies, instead of royal blue were dark with red swirling clouds and dark moving shadows that coiled like giant

snakes in the sky. The ground was covered in dark gravely substances that stank of sulfur and decay. Fog misted the

whole place, making it hard to see more than fty feet away.

Life teemed everywhere. Creatures walked around on all sorts of legs. Winged beasts ew through the air

and dodged in and out of the fog. No two creatures looked exactly the same. Some had horns, others had scales,

some had fur, but all were demonic in nature.

Eric got up to nd out all his wounds from the creature were gone, and a dark demon was pointing, what

seemed to be a transparent magical spear, at his face. At the demons side was a giant beast shaped like a bat with

wings of re. The bat seemed to belong to the man as it stayed closely behind him.

You look far away from home, friend, said the demon. As the demon spoke Eric could hear its voice as if he

had been speaking in a large stadium inside of Erics head.

I dont even know where home is anymore, Eric replied. Where am I?

Where are you?! Have you been asleep for the past millennia? Youre in the hell dimension of Eylusion, ruled

by the Overlord Crixus. What demon bloodline do you come from? Ive never seen the likes of you before.

I dont know about demons, but Im a human from this place called Earth, asked Eric, hoping that this

creature could oer him aid.

The demon stopped dead, looking at Eric in horror. He directed his ery winged beast and the beast soared

towards Eric. Before Eric could get out of the way the beast had pinned him to the ground. Im sorry, friend, but Im

going to have to take you with me. You denitely dont belong here. As the demon nished speaking his beast bit

Eric on the neck, instantly the world went black.

Eric opened his eyes to see a mix of land and sky swirling beneath him. He was being carried in the large

talons of the winged beast as the demon was riding on its back. They were coming up on a massive rotting tree. It

was surrounded by a mass of ames which made the tree look as if it were on re. The winged beast ew straight

through the ames as if they were nothing. They came to a landing in a large cave-like hole within the tree. At the

entrance stood an Old man wrapped in black cloak.

Castiel, who is this you bring to me? asked the Old man. His eyes fell upon Eric and bulged.

A human? Where did you nd this man?

Eric listened as the demon explained to him what had happened. The Old man nodded as Castiel nished

telling him the situation.

I agree with you, he denitely must be special. Only a few humans are gifted with the power to pass

through the portals, and many dont even know they can. This one however is somehow dierent.

The Old man suddenly raised both his hands to the sky which created a huge circular portal above his head.

Out of the portal came a behemoth of a monster. The creature was four-legged but stood about ten feet tall. The

monsters mouth and horns were made from re that shot out every time the monster breathed.

ATTACK! commanded the Old man to the beast, without hesitation the beast lunged forward toward Eric.

Eric glimpsing at the beast running towards him closed his eyes and waited for death to come.

I love you Christina....

Suddenly a portal opened in front of Eric. Not realizing this Eric stood there, his eyes still shut. Out of the

portal came a creature. The creature was reddish-black, four feet tall and was oating 3 feet above the ground in

front of Eric. The creature quickly glanced at Eric, smiled, and ew at the charging behemoth. Though the creature

could y it chose to teleport while ying. It teleported right in front of the behemoths face teased the giant than

teleported o out of its reach. The behemoth stopped his charge immediately and directed its attack towards Erics

creature. Erics creature began charging magical energy from its mouth and two hands and aimed it at the Old

man. The behemoth retreated in front of its master.

Eric looked at the Old man, with a raised hand the Old man had the behemoth disappear.

Good the Old man said smiling.

Just than Erics creature red its magic ball at the Old man, which was swatted away by Castiels winged-beast.

Control your imp, boy! Castiel was glaring at Eric.

Eric looked at Castiel than to the imp hovering above everyone laughing uncontrollably. Eric was confused. How

could he control a creature that was not his to control?

The Old man saw Erics hesitation. The imp hovering above us now was summoned by you son, only you

can tell it what to do, AND-- The Old man was glaring at the imp now It has to listen to everything you say

The imp still laughing stopped as the Old man said this and frowned. Eric told the Imp to come and reluc-

tantly the imp oated to him looking sad, like Eric had ruined all its fun.

Just than the past ve minutes ashed before Erics mind and he realized what had just happened. What

the fuck was that!? Eric bore his gazed toward the Old man and Castiel.

Just a little experiment and it looks like I was right after all, good thing to, I wasnt sure if I could have

stopped the behemoths charge in time the Old man was lightly laughing at this fact but quickly changed his

expression as he could see Erics serious face was unwavering.

Ok, fuck this. I want answers now! What the fuck did I just do, and where the hell did you people take my

wife? Erics imp was in attack position now with the same facial expression as Eric, ready to attack whenever Eric

said the word.

Calm down boy, you look like your about to blow your head o the Old man replied, When I told Castiel

here that you were dierent you proved me right by being able to summon that lesser demon behind you Eric

calmed down a bit and listened to what the cloaked man had to say.

You are able to use the Lihim arts of this hell dimension to summon creatures and travel between worlds.

Not many humans can travel to our world let alone summon demons to their side.

Castiel cut in at this point continuing the Old mans sentence.

I only know four humans that have the power of demons. Two are standing here, one is a Nomad who

travels between worlds frequently, thus being untraceable and the other Castiel hesitated.

The other is lost the Old man nished.

But enough of that, you say your wife was taken? So there is another human that can travel between worlds.

Remarkable!

She didnt travel of her own will. She was taken by two translucent woman-like creatures that made the highest

pitch scream Ive ever heard. Eric explained.

The Banshee Twins Castiel said in horror. They are minions of the Overlord. You said one of them

screamed? Was it just you and your wife in the room?

Yes, but how is this relevant. Look my wife is pregnant I need to nd her before something happens to her.

Eric looked anxious now and began to pace back and forth.

IT IS RELEVANT BECAUSE WHEN A BANSHEE SCREAMS IT MEANS CERTAIN DEATH! Castiel looked impatient as he

yelled the words. It made Eric stopped pacing immediately.

We cant worry about that now, there must be a reason the Overlord would want your wife, he may rule

over the land of Eylusion but his power is only limited to that of what the other lords vote it to be. For him to

kidnap a human and risk the secrecy of this world he must have something dark planned.

He continued, Your very lucky Castiel found you before Crixus minions did, you certainly would be dead by

now if that was the case. But you must leave now, the Overlord would have known of your travel through the

portal, and this place is not safe. You mus-

Im not going anywhere till I know where to nd my wife Eric interrupted.

Your wife is most likely located in Overlord Crixus heavily fortied citadel, in the city of Volteria. No human besides

I have stepped foot in Volteria and to do so will mean certain death.

And why is that? Eric asked curiously.

Because the city has a barrier you must pass through which vaporizes all people not of demon blood. The

Overlords servant and second in command, Prince of Eylusion Baal, is the only one powerful enough to create

something like that. He is the life-blood of the barrier.

Then how are you able to get past the barrier?

I am not your average human, Eric, I have lived in this world for more than a millennia and Ive learned many things

from my time here, things that you in your early age would not be able to comprehend.

Ugh, tell me what I must do, Eric gave in regrettably.

The Old man spread his hands to unveil a map. You must rst nd the Banshee Twins, their located here, the Old

man pointed to a dot in the left corner of the map, in the Forest of Fire

Suddenly, the re surrounding the gigantic tree ceased and the surrounding area faded to black. Terrible

noises were coming from the cloud of black. Eric could see the gures of four legged creatures and shadow men

coming from within. Erics imp began charging up magical energy ready to attack. Castiels wing beast wings

ignited grow double in size.

Looks like the Overlord has been notied of your presence, boy Castiel held out his hand and from it

appeared the magical spear. Take this, boy! Castiel yelled as he threw a glowing orb from his pocket to Eric.

Eric took it in his hand and squeezed in its place was a jagged glowing red sword. The sword was weightless

but rang through the air as Eric moved it.

I will secure us an escape route stall them! The Old man disappeared in a ash of white light.

(Battle Sequence) As the Old man disappeared, the rst demons appeared form the smoke.

They are so many of them. How the hell can we beat that?

You heard the Old man stop complaining and attack! Castiels winged beast grabbed one of the minions, lifted

him up into the air and dropped him.

Eric slashed the rst demon running at him. His blade seemed to swing on its own accord. All Eric had to do

was direct it. Erics imp was teleporting faster than Eric could keep up, ring spells left and right. After killing the

rst wave of enemies the second wave came with a vengeance, hundreds of demons appearing from everywhere.

In a ash the Old man appeared again, holding two ordinary water canteens. He handed them to Castiel

and Eric. He raised his hands and his behemoth came out of the portal.

Go now Eric, use the canteen on the oor. Castiel go with him. He directed his beast towards the enemies.

The beast breathed re and took out many of the surrounding demons.

Eric was hesitant to listen, What about you? How will you get out?

Ive faced worse things than this, son, now get going. The Old man raised his hands again, and out of a

portal came two creatures much like Erics imp.

Castiel pour a puddle of water onto the oor. Time to go boy

Eric took one last look at the Old man ghting o the hundreds of demons with his three creatures and jumped

through the familiar portal.

Volteria

Update now! screamed the Overlord

My lord the Old man was protecting the human and he escaped back into the human world. We were

unable to follow- the Old man defended their escape.

And the Old man?

W-we were not able to defeat h-him.

Wellthat is most disappointing Crixus was pacing back and forth contemplating what to do next.

"But sir-I-I- I tried! He spat as blood pour from his throat. Gaaauuhh"

The minion fell to his knees, clutching his throat as crimson blood spurted through his clenched ngers. Try

as he might the blood continued to pour out and with every spurt more and more life left his body, until he

collapsed, lifeless on the oor.

The Overlord swung his granite sword through the air. Blood stained the wall where he swung. Sheathing

the sword back into his black misting body, he lifted his arm and summoned a portal. Out of the portal came a dark

hand with claws soaked in blood, scars and fragments of metal lled the arm. The arm took the body of the lifeless

minion back into the dark portal and disappeared.

The Overlord was sitting on his spiked throne, highlighted in dry blood of his enemies. He slammed his st

onto the arm supports. After a brief moment he stared into the darkness of his throne room.

Find them! Send the Generals, I dont care what it takes, FIND THEM!

The creatures staring in from the darkness vanished, and Crixus was left pondering his thoughts.

The Human World

Eric slammed face rst against the hard cold concrete. Castiel followed and landed softly on his feet. It was

nighttime and it was raining in what looked to be Detroit. Erics apartment was not far from their location. Eric

looked to the man standing next to him. Castiel was not the iron cladded demon he remembered. He was human,

a very larger and tall human.

Im guessing all demons change forms when you travel through the human world?

No, only the strongest of us are able to hide our true forms. The lesser demons like your imp would not be

able to do so, others sometimes choose not to.

Erics thoughts focused on the banshees that took his wife earlier in the day. He shook his head before he

sucked himself deeper into thought. Castiel surveyed the area. The portal on the oor was still open and was not

closing like it did in Erics kitchen. We have to move they must have held the portal open, we dont have much

time to waste in the human world.

As he nished his sentence the terrible noise from before began to echo from the portal. Eric and Castiel

both began to run to Erics apartment. What if the humans see them? Wont it cause like worldwide panic or some-

thing?

Ha, like any human is smart enough to actually believe in demons, it would just be written o as some

prank by teenagers dressed as monsters. Both men were in full stride running through an empty city park. From

the shadows they could hear the creatures behind them, closing in faster than they could run.

No choice, boy, were going to have to ght through them. (Battle Sequence) Eric and Castiel both sum-

moned their creatures still running at full speed. They successfully chopped through multiple demons until they

reached a roadblock. (Boss Battle)(Lilith Princess of Eylusion) A beautiful woman wrapped in transparent garments

of red oated in front of them. From within her, you could hear the screams of children scratching to get out to no

avail. She laughed the most dubious of laughs. At this point the creatures that had given chase had surrounded

them, there was no way out except through this beautiful woman.

Ahaha, looks like I am right in time, Baal was wrong after all, ahahahah! On these words she attacked. The

screams of the children trapped inside her didnt stop. Eric could see children of all dierent sizes ripping their way

out of her body. They were not ordinary kids trapped inside her body. They were demons, deformed and scarred

from head to toe. They attacked with their mother.

Castiel and Eric attacked together to no avail, no matter how many children they killed they could not get

close enough to touch Lilith. Erics imp smacked Eric on the head between killing enemies. Ow! What the hell was

that for? The imp looked impatient pounding its arms and kicking its legs like a child. It pointed to Erics sword and

began charging it with its hand and mouth. After a moment Eric swung his sword in the direction of Lilith, the blade

sent a blast over a large area. It staggered Lilith enough for Castiel to close in with his beast and attack.

With Lilith slain the surrounding demons retreated from sight. Found in the place of Liliths body was a

round glowing ring six inches in diameter. Eric picked it up. The ring grew hot in his hand, too hot to hold. As the

ring hit the ground a bright light lled the area. An angelic like creature, the same height as Castiel, appeared from

the blinding light.

Hmph, a halo Castiel looked bored as he said this but continued, Servant of light. She must have been

trapped by Lilith. She will aid you in battle. Erics imp was mesmerized by the halo. She innocently laughed and

began oating next to Eric in stride.

When they reached Erics apartment it was in the same state when Eric left it. Blood covered the oor where

Eric had crawled into the portal.

Take a few minutes to gather supplies, than we must go. Castiel stood guard at the door remaining vigilant.

Eric, headed upstairs, he rummaged through his belongings looking for anything of use. He stumbled across a

picture of Christina, thoughts ashed through his mind of better times. Christina and him at the beach, Eric hearing

the news of Christina being pregnant, and sleeping in bed with his wife. All were twisted together that made Eric

fall to his knees the memories faded and reappeared as the memory of Christina being kidnapped. Eric screamed

out of the day dream. Castiel came running, What happened?

N-nothing, Eric cleared his throat Im ne. Lets go.

Eric folded the picture up and placed it in his pocket. Castiel was in the kitchen now pouring the same black

water onto the oor, a portal appeared. Both men jumped through plummeting into darkness.

Eric landed safely on the hard rocky surface, Castiel right beside him. They were in the same area that Eric

arrived in on his rst journey to Eylusion. We have to make our way to the Forest of Fire, there the Banshee twins

dwell. The Old man should come in contact with us soon.

Castiels winged beast carried the two of them to across the plains of Eylusion. (Boss Battle)(Leviathan)

Suddenly, a giant serpent fell from the sky so fast Eric was barely able to nd where it came from. A gigantic portal

in the sky revealed the origin of the beast. The serpent moved left and right with remarkable speed behind Castiels

winged beast. The beast dodged the Leviathans forward swiping attack leaving the Leviathan vulnerable in front of

them. Eric summoned his imp and the imp began ring charges on Erics command. The Leviathan did not remain

in front for long it stopped abruptly hitting Castiels beast. The beast was falling out of the sky with Castiel and Eric

hanging on for dear life. Eric summoned his halo. The halo shot a wave of light towards the beast. It Instanta-

neously recovered and began ying back up into the sky. Healing spell? Nice! shouted Eric at his angelic creature.

She laughed and began ying next to the winged beast. Erics imp was still ring charges at the Leviathan as it

rounded about for another attack. This time Erics halo placed a protective bubble around the winged beast

protecting it from the Leviathans impact it crumbled with contact from the giant serpent. Erics imp was now

complaining again looking annoyed as the serpent absorbed all his futile attacks. He smacked Eric on the head.

Ow! Stop doing that! The imp stared at Eric and pointed at Castiels winged beast. Eric nodded, Okay.

The imp charged the winged beasts wings, increasing its speed dramatically. But instead of running Castiel

turned the beast around. The wing beast wings grew more in size, they were igniting with so much re Eric could

not move without getting burned. The imp was jumping up and down regretting his decision to charge the beasts

power. Castiels beast opened its mouth, gathering energy from its wings into one nal attack. The beast transferred

the energy to the tip of Castiels spear. The demon threw the spear just as the Leviathan was opening its mouth to

engulf them. The spear ew through the body of the serpent and exploded with immense force. The explosion left

the Leviathan with a gigantic hole in the middle of its long body. The hole only slowed the beast down. But it was

enough for Castiels beast to y away out of its reach.

What the hell was that fucking thing? It just took your attack and kept coming.

Leviathan, Grand Admiral of Eylusion. If Overlord Crixus has sent him than he really has something evil in

mind with your wife. We have to keep moving, the quicker we can interrogate the twins the faster we can pin point

where your wife is located. Castiel commanded his beast on.

Somewhere in Eylusion

Christina woke up in the same dark cell from her dreams. She began to panic banging against her door,

screaming Erics name at the top of her lungs. The door creaked, beginning to open. Christinas back was against

the wall, ready to kick and punch at anything that came through. There was silence after the door crept open. No

one was there to take her away. Christina looked down the long hall way. She tip toed her way to the big open

room at the end of the hall. The hall was the same from her dreams, including the altar she was tied to and stabbed

on. Across the large hall she saw him, the man from before, the same dark bleeding eyes, the same cloak. She ran

away, but was stopped by a gigantic hand summoned by the cloaked gure. It brought Christina face to face with

the hooded man.

Welcome Christina, to my home. Christina struggled against the pressing grip of the giant hand that

scratched her body with every movement.

You can put her down now Abaddon, I dont think we have to worry about her running away again. Or do

we? Christina shook her head in regret.

Excellent you are of course a guest in my halls we wouldnt want you getting yourself lost. The hooded

gure held out his hands to help Christina up. She refused them and remained on the ground.

I assume you are wondering what you are doing here? It is quite simple, I need my child, and you have

been a dear taking good care of him, but Im afraid after his birth it is my right as father to take him.

This b-baby, i-it cant be yours. It wont be yours! Tears began running down Christinas face as she

screamed these words over and over again.

Im afraid you have no real say in the matter my dear. The child will be mine with or without your coopera-

tion. But I do hope you go along with it, it would be so much more convenient. I wouldnt want you to get hurt.

Its just a baby! I would rather kill myself before I let you hurt it!

You mistake my intentions my dear, I dont want to hurt the child, I simply want to harness its power, doing

so will do nothing to endanger the childs life and after you will be free to go back home to your beloved Eric.

Christina was so confused, I-I-I wont

She started breathing heavily, skipping breaths in between. The room began to spin until nally she

collapsed.

Pathetic. Crixus turn toward his throne and sat alone in silence as his minions took Christina back to her

cell.

The Forest of Fire

Castiel set his winged beast down at the entrance of the forest. Eric would not have believed it if he did not

see it. An entire forest, set ablaze. Anywhere there should be green would be re. Even the ground was on re

leaving little room for movement. Castiel led the way through the narrow path leading into the forest. After a short

distance they reach a clearing that wasnt lit in ames, though the re seamed to follow them as they progress

deeper into the forest. Castiel searched the clearing for a way out. Fire surrounded the clearing trapping them

inside. Castiel poured water onto the ground creating a portal to the human world. Shall we? He gestured to Eric

to move forward.

What, were just giving up like that?

Just get in the portal boy!

Eric hesitated for a moment and plunged into the portal. Eric landed on the other side in a similar clearing,

not surrounded by re but forest green leaves. The night sky shined on Erics face cooling him with its cold embrace.

After the re this was a much better alternative. Castiel followed shortly still dressed in his iron clad armor. He

glanced at Erics surprised expression.

The two worlds are connected. They are only separated by dimensions. What is in Eylusion is in Earth.

Why dont we just travel to the location of Volteria in the human world and portal over to Eylusion than,

instead of wasting our time searching for two screaming whores?

Castiel grinned for a brief moment, We could do that, but as we teleported into Volteria the barrier would

extend itself to the portal and vaporize you

Castiels face turned serious again. Dont worry, the Old man and I know what were doing weve had it out

for the Overlord long before you were born. We wont let anything happen to your wife.

Speaking of which Castiels gaze turned towards the edge of the forest. Glad you could nally catch up

with us, Old man

The Old man approached from the forest wearing the same cloak from before but this time stains of blood

covered the cloak head to toe. The Old man saw Erics concern.

The blood isnt mine son. And what do you mean catch up. Ive been waiting here since yesterday. What in

blazes took you so long? The Old man took a seat on a large rock in the center of the clearing.

We ran into a bit of trouble, he has sent Baal and Abigor after us. Their legions are descending upon us

even as we speak. He has even sent the Leviathan. We are running out of time.

I know Ive come to tell you the reason why Crixus took your wife Eric.

Eric looked at the Old man with an eager expression. Finally he would know why all of this has happened.

Your wife, the baby she has growing inside her, is not your child.

Eric laughed at this fact. He was not sure if the Old man was attempting to break the ice by making a joke or

if he was just a bad liar. Of course hes mine, what are you getting at, Old man?

The Old man straightened up, Eight months ago, your wife was taken on her way back home. They brought

her to the Overlords citadel where he performed a ritual to implant his seed inside of your wife. The Overlord is an

evil, evil ruler, the years of corruption and darkness has tainted his soul to point where he has fused his being to

become darkness itself. His body is ghting to keep itself together. What he needs is a pure soul, a soul made from

his own origin to be purely united with the evilness of the darkness. If he accomplishes this, all of Eylusion and your

world will be under his control. Many would resist him, but eventually darkness overcomes all of us.

The Old man paused before continuing giving Eric and Castiel time to take the information in.

You must stop him Eric. The Old man was staring up at the night sky.

Me? Why me, Im here for one thing and that is to nd my wife and get out of here. Besides, I can barely

control my imp let alone stop an evil Overlord from taking over the world.

That is where youre wrong, boy, have you not seen what I can do? Have you not seen the power a human

can control? Humans that have power over the Lihim arts are dierent. We you could say have a natural talent

for this kind of thing son.

Then why dont you take down the Overlord, you obviously have more experience and power than I would

ever have.

The Old man seemed amused. Ha, I am far too old for this kind of thing. Its time I handed over the reins.

Here catch. The Old man threw an orb of light at Eric, which oated in between his hands. Its an elemental,

capable of attacking its opponents with the power of the elements. Use it against the twins.

I must go now. I have to gather what allies I can to rally against the Overlord before its too late. Think over

what I told you boy. The Old man got up glancing at Castiel giving him an approving nod. Castiel returned the

gesture. Oh and boy? The Old man stopped and turned around. I suggest after your business is done here you

search for the human Nomad. He could be a greatasset. With that remark he disappeared in another ash of

white light.

Hes right you know, over my many years of being in the company of the Old man he has done remarkable

things that I couldnt dream of doing. You remind me of him when he was younger, youre our best bet in this ght.

Eric could not believe what he was hearing. He was not sure to scream or to hold it in, all of this was becom-

ing too much for him to understand and bear. What the hell could he possibly be able to do? He was just a rookie

cop from Detroit. He stared at his imp, jumping left and right one foot at a time. Its face deceived its playfulness. He

could see that it knew what Eric was thinking. He was not meant for this He closed his eyes to slow his breathing.

Images of the past weeks ran through his head-- demons, large snakes, shades of darkness, all leading up to one

thingChristina.

For Christina, Eric whispered under his breath. Ill do it so she doesnt have to suer any more only for

herno matter what it takes. Eric opened his eyes and began running past the clearing through the forest, Castiel

not far behind

Eric thought they had been running for days. The forest was vast and span for hundreds of miles. It seemed

useless to search for anything in these woods.

Where the hell are we? Eric said barely keeping pace with Castiel.

Not far now, their sanctuary is but a few miles from here.

As they approach the location Castiel described, the trees began to rustle. Faint screams could be heard from

between the trees. They were being carried by the wind like an echo scratching its way into Erics ears.

Were being watched Castiel held his hands out, a gigantic hammer appeared in his grip.

Gray gures began to appear out of thin air. The gures all resembled human ghosts. Only these ghosts were

faceless and didnt appear to move from where they stood. Castiel and Eric navigated their way slowly through the

hundreds of immobile souls oating above the ground. None of them seemed to notice Eric or Castiel. Suddenly

the ghosts shifted positions abruptly, all together at once closing in on their location but not attacking. Castiel

stopped moving forward, everything was silent except for the wind moving through the trees. The ghosts abruptly

disappear and reappeared even closer to their position.

(Battle Sequence) Castiel ran forward and jumped up into the air, slamming his gigantic hammer forcefully

on the ground onto a large group of the ghosts. The blast sent a shockwave emanating throughout the forest,

pushing dirt and lose twigs everywhere. As the dust settled, Eric could see a huge crater where Castiel attacked

with his hammer. But the ghosts remained in their motionless state, none of them aected by the blast. Erics imp

began blasting the ghosts left and right, to no avail, the ghost still moved closer. They were right on top of the

party at this point.

Eric was not willing to risk them getting any closer, he poured the magic black water onto the ground where

they stood and jumped into the darkness. When they reached the other side they were back in the Forest of Fire.

They ghosts had disappeared, in their place hundreds of dark shades with dark bleeding eyes, and claws that

looked like they could cut a man in half.

These ghosts were not as docile as their human world brothers. They attacked quickly slashing Eric multiple

times. Erics back was shredded. He could see Castiel ghting the shades o with his giant hammer, his winged

beast defending his ank. Eric summoned his halo. It quickly healed him of his injuries but disappeared as multiple

shades converged on her location and slashed.

Eric now summoned the elemental given to him by the Old man. The elemental oated around Erics body

acknowledging its master. It began ying in and out of the shades emanating a gigantic aura of ice that would

freeze multiple shades in place. This made the shades easier to hit. Erics imp charged his sword and with one

swoop the shades were no more. But they kept appearing out of thin air attacking relentlessly. Eric and Castiel kept

moving forward deeper into the forest fending o shades as they came until they heard it. A gruesome high pitch

scream, dierent from the one Eric had heard in his house, but terrible all the same. The shades disappeared as the

loud scream echoed throughout the burning forest. (Boss Battle)(The Banshee Twins) The twin banshees appeared

from thin air, one was still screaming that devilish scream the other just smiling. Castiel jumped up into the air

readying his hammer to slam down onto the Banshees. The one Banshee screaming stopped and looked up at him

in the air. She bent her head sideways wondering what he was doing. Than screamed the loudest scream Eric every

heard, her yell. It sent Castiel o course, collapsing near Eric. Castiel was injured, unable to move or defend himself.

He threw something towards Eric. Use it!

Eric picked up the orb with his left hand, immediately the orb turned into a gigantic magical shield. The

shield protected against the banshees scream when she directed it towards Eric. Eric summoned his imp. It began

to charge magical blasts while Eric attacked head on with his elemental ring its electrical aura towards the ban-

shees. When Eric got to close for too long the banshees would combine their screams and throw Eric all the way

back towards Castiel, injuring him further. With Erics halo out of commission for the time being Eric was on the

defensive, unable to attack the banshees directly. The banshees kept screaming and attacking hoping to catch Eric

o guard when he didnt have his shield up, but to no avail. It was a stalemate. But suddenly out from the forest ran

a giant three headed beast. The beast grabbed one of the banshees in its mouths and swung her left and right not

loosening its grip. The second banshee went to assist, but was cut o by Eric and his imp. The banshee was met

with multiple charged strikes by Erics sword and was bashed further away from her twin with his shield. The

elemental combined itself with Erics sword to create an electrical strike that shocked the banshee in place. The

banshee was only stunned for seconds. Before Eric could block her attack she grabbed Eric by the throat reminis-

cent of a few weeks ago when he was nearly killed by the same banshee. Before she could do anything a loud bang

came from within the Forest of Fire. The banshees head was blown in half, leaving a lifeless body gripping Erics

throat. The Banshee fell to the oor disappearing in a dying echoed scream that seemed to come from nowhere.

Eric was now able to summon his halo. The halo ashed a bright beam of light at Castiel, which healed him

of his injuries. Good job, kid, theres hope for you yet. He grinned while Eric helped him up onto his feet.

I didnt do it alone. Eric said nodding in the direction of the three headed beast. The beast was still gripping

onto the other Banshee shaking it ferociously every time it would move or scream. Behind the beast, in the re Eric

could see the outline of a man camouaged in a ghillie suit that blended in with the re. As the man walked toward

them the ghillie suit seemed to change as he walked through dierent variation of colors, keeping him hidden even

as he moved. The man approached them cautiously. Eric could see his face was marked in face paint that reacted

just like his suit. The man removed his hood revealing a man not much older than Eric, only scarred terribly around

his eye. His left ear was nearly cut o obviously from one of the many battles the man had been in. The man was

holding a large gun, in both hands that Eric recognized as a human sniper rie a L96. And a Remington 870 shotgun

across his back

The man nodded at them conrming them as being allies. Follow me. The man had a rough and rugged

voice Eric could tell he did not talk much. The man led them to his beast that had pinned the banshee face rst into

the ground. He aimed his rie at the banshee ready to pull the trigger.

Wait! Erics command stopped the man from pulling the trigger. He looked up and scanned Eric for his

intentions. We need to ask her a few questions rst.

Understanding showed through the mans face. He held out one hand to permit Eric to the beast. The mans

beast removed its paw from the banshees head and stomped it on its stomach to prevent it from screaming but still

allowing it to speak.

Though the banshee could not speak comfortably it still had a menacing voice. "You are to late huuumm-

maaan," it screeched. The voice emanating from its body didnt even seem to be a voice at all. It more resembled

nails being grinded across a chalk board until the tips of the ngers were rugged and raw with blood. It echoed o

the surrounding and brought a chill to the electried air. Your wife is far from this place and you will never see her

again, she said with a grin. Her lips were black as the night sky as they parted to give way to a laugh that sounded

like the crushing of glass under a heavy foot.

Eric was boiling inside and was nding it hard to keep his cool, the man handed him the shotgun realizing

his intentions. Eric grabbed it and shot the banshee in its translucent leg. The banshee attempted to screech but

failed to do so with the three head beast rmly pushing down on her torso.

Where is she?! Erics eyes were lling with re his determination echoed in his voice.

You little shit! She screamed in an anguishing, blood curdling yelp that would send chills down Erics spine

if not for his new found condence.

TELL ME!

The Banshee closed its eyes is aching pain, she was breathing hard now out of rhythm, she was fading.

WHERE! Eric was on top of the creature now pulling its face towards his, the beast had moved out of the

way to give way to Eric.

V-Volteria... we took her to Volteriathe Overlords citadel Eric released his grasp on the creature leaving

it motionless on the ground slowly dying. He had conrmed the Old mans theory, now it was just a matter of

getting past the barrier and into Volteria. The mysterious man aimed his rie at the banshees head and pulled the

trigger

Volteria

We have tracked the Old man to Mount Purgatoris, holding a secret council with the remaining lords

master. The demon speaking was covered in blood head to toe that seemed to stream from multiple slits below his

two horns on his head. Its eyes looked like pure re being held together by glass orbs. It stood on two horse shaped

legs that had sharp jagged metal protruding from the back of them and leading up to the demons spine. The

demon had wings twice the size of its body, the pure size of them made the demon menacing. On the palm of its

claws were two blood shot eyes that seem to survey the area constantly.

Standing next to the demon stood a monstrous horseman like creature. His height and girth alone would be

enough to kill a man just from the sight of him, but that was not all. His large hand was rmly gripping onto a thick,

rusted mace. The mace was connected to a lance by a bloodied chain hanging by the beasts side. This chain had to

be a few hundred pounds, like the chains used to anchor ships. Its hooves were black as oils slicks as it beat them

thunderously against the ground, ames emanated from each step.

The giant horseman spoke with a deep voice that echoed throughout the hall.

My legions are ready to assault the mountain as we speak, my lord.

Crixus sat in his spiked metal throne, his face leaning on his hand. He was deciding what to do with the new found

information. Go! Surround the mountain. Cut o their escape and wait for my arrival. I will lead the assault.

Yes, my lord, they muttered simultaneously, they left the hall, the horsemans footstep echoed down the

hall.

Eylusion Plains

Eric sat, down by the re. They escaped from the Forest of Fire and were on their way to Mount Purgatoris to

meet up with the Old man. He had sent word of a secret meeting being held atop the mountain to discuss war with

the Overlord Crixus.

Night time in Eylusion was freezing, and suddenly Eric began missing the boiling heat of the Forest. Castiel

was on watch patrolling the perimeter with his beast. Their new companion the ever vigilant Nomad had joined in

their alliance against the Overlord, though Eric questioned his motives. The Nomads beast was fast asleep, except

for one of its heads which took rst watch over the others.

Why have you decided to come with us? Eric said, staring at the Nomad with genuine curiosity. The Nomad

was silent he showed no interest in speaking with Eric. He showed no interest in speaking period.

Look, Im asking because how am I supposed to know that you wont stab us in the back?

The Nomad still showed no sign of acknowledging Eric and his questions.

Fine. Eric abandoned his curiosity and laid down to rest. After a long silence the Nomad spoke abruptly,

waking Eric up from falling asleep.

The Overlordcame for me years ago, the Nomad began. His rough voice barely audible over the res

crackling. He was gathering humans who had special talents with the Lihim arts, such as you and me. He experi-

mented on us trying to absorb the powers within me and a few others. Many couldnt take the torture and died

gruesome deaths at the hand of the Overlord. I alone escaped He pointed to his scars along his face.

I fought my way out of his citadel but he was blocking my way from escape with his three headed beast.

Eric looked to the Nomads three headed beast sleeping peacefully a few feet away.

The beast injured my face, but not before I could tear the Overlords eyes out. With the Crixus out of the

picture I gained control of his beast, the Nomad stared at the creature behind Eric. After I went back to the

human world but he sent his shades after me. Hes been searching for me ever since. But I dont stay to long in

one place nowadays, so its been much more peaceful.

Eric respected the mans honestly and quickly changed the subject to acknowledge the Nomads silence on

the matter.

A Remington 870? What are you ring Slug rounds? Eric used the model on the force, and had experience

with the weapon. The gun seemed modied in a way, though Eric couldnt tell.

You like it? Been with me for years, punches a nice hole in anything you can get your sights on. That goes

for the paranormal as well. Modied it using Lihim arts, any normal human wouldnt nd it useful against a shade

or a demon, but for those with the talent, it does its job well. The Nomad threw it at Eric.

Eric aimed the gun down its barrel, and immediately he could feel the magic energy in the gun pulsating in

his hands.

You can borrow it. Consider it a sign of trust and loyalty between you and me.

Volteria

Inside the citadel, the Overlord sat smugly in his spiked throne. He was surrounded on all sides by demonic

women which he handpicked to be his living dcor. Each woman was covered in chains that pressed tightly to their

skin. It wrapped around their bodies like coiled snakes, ready to pierce their esh with its fangs. Each chain was

secured to the marble oor so that they could not go anywhere. Each woman knew what piece of furniture they

were to fold themselves into when the Overlord came near. They had been trained. He watched as they breathed

heavily, trying to not pass out from the weight of the chains. He grinned.

Two women servants dressed in black sheets of sheer fabric walked in. The chains around their waists

jangled as they moved closer. Trailing behind them sheathed in dark, crimson fabric Christina walked in, her eyes on

the ground. The servants had wrapped her in this dark material, embroidered with the golden hairs of a slain angel.

It was wrapped around in such a way that her chest was covered and then it fell down her back and wrapped

around her lower hips so that her swollen stomach, full of child, was exposed.

Look at you, said the Overlord, as he stood from his thrown. He reached a hand out to Christinas face and tried to

touch her chin, but she backed away.

What do you want with my baby? she asked, tears falling from her eyes. You can do whatever you want

with me just, please dont hurt my child. Send him or her back to my husband. He can take care of our baby. I prom-

ise to stay here with you.

The Overlord laughed. His whole body arched backward as the threatening screech emanated from him.

You really think I want you?

Christinas heart sunk. She had been hoping to trade herself for her unborn baby. She didnt care what

happened to her as long as the baby was safe with Eric. And what about Eric? She thought of all that he was going

through right now. Christina shut her eyes, squeezing back the onslaught of tears threatening to erupt. She would

never see him again. She knew that now. Whatever this man wanted, she didnt see herself coming out of this alive.

Mount Purgatoris

The next morning the group arrived at Mount Purgatoris, what they didnt expect was to see the entire

mountain surrounded in a thick cloud of black smoke. Castiels winged beast charged through the smoke with

everyone at the ready to defend themselves. They made it through without a scratch, and ew to the top of the

mountain where the council building was burning. The building and its many pillars were falling apart, from inside

out. From within the building multiple demons of all sizes ran out set ablaze screaming for their lives. Erics

elementals water aura pulsated from its body but it was too late to save them, they fell to the ground charred head

to toe, as they hit the ground their bodies scattered into tiny pieces of ash that oated throughout the air.

(Battle Sequence) Thats when they heard it, snickering coming from within the building. Eric saw tiny

versions of his imp oating everywhere tossing reballs at any unlucky victim that came into view of them. Elemen-

tals could also be seen, in fewer numbers but each one with an active re aura given the job of burning down the

building. Erics elemental activated its water aura to make a path to move through the re. As it did this the oppo-

site elementals would converge on the area attempting to set it aame again. On top of that the group began

being bombarded by the miniature imps that shot reballs from their palms like a machine gun. Erics imp had a

serious face on for the rst time in battle, it red multiple charged balls at his smaller kin. The small imps teleported

away, with every attack sent at them. Eric swapped out his gun for his canteen and pour water onto the oor. The

group quickly switched worlds landing in an abandoned building hidden on top of a snowy mountain peak. The

imps in this world were aected by the cold. Unable to teleport Eric and the Nomad were able to shoot them out of

the sky. The enemy elementals however turned into elemental human-like giants of their former selves, each a

dierent element that pounded the party with their sts. As each giant hit the ground it created a vibration

through the earth that could be felt from miles. Eric switched his elemental to a dierent elemental weakness

corresponding to each giant. He combined its attribute with his gun and red away at the towering creatures.

Castiels winged beast distracted one giant while Castiels gigantic hammer swung the elemental o the edge of the

mountain. The Nomad blended in with the snowy surrounding, while his three headed beast took on a giant by

itself, he ran up under a giant and shot between its legs and blew its head o.

When the giants were defeated Eric quickly created another portal and landed on the other side to see the

enemies in the area were defeated. The party moved deeper into the chambers of the council, searching for survi-

vors.

Where the hell is the Old man? Eric yelled to Castiel

He would be in the lowest chamber deep into the mountain. The enemy no doubt has occupied the cham-

bers leading below.

Looks like we got some killing to do. The Nomad grinned at his words.

Dying is more like it! A deep and dark voice vibrated the walls from down the stairs.

The earth beneath them began to shake, one giant step after the other, a mammoth of a Demon stepped from

within the darkness to reveal himself. The beast stood easily twenty feet tall, its whole chest plated with armor. Its

two weapons a lance and a mace were in both hands, readying to attack.

Abigor, Castiel muttered under his breath The horseman of the Overlord, his armies take up the bulk of the

Overlords forces. Castiel stared in fear at the towering half demon, half horse beast standing before them.

Ugh, we dont have time for this shit, Eric was becoming restless thinking of running past the beast instead

of ghting.

We wouldnt make it, stated the Nomad plainly understanding Erics intention. Eric shrugged it looked like

there was no other choice.

(Boss Battle)(Abigor)

Before they could ocially make a decision, the giant slammed down his mace where the party stood.

Everyone dodged it but the shock wave knocked everyone o their feet. The party spread out, Castiel charged

forward jumping up higher than the beast itself, and he was knocked away by a devilish shades that ew around

the creature. Erics halo kept him healed, Eric shot out three shells into the beast, and they had little eect against its

armor plating. The Nomads rie had a better kick to it, and went through the armor plating cracking it little by

little. Eric swapped his gun for his sword and shield, his imp charged the blade, and Eric swung at the beast. The

blade blast created more cracks along the armor. The beast was getting agitated and began swing and stabbing

everywhere. Erics imp was caught in the attack and dissipated. The Nomads beast had taken most of the giants

attacks allowing everyone to attack without disturbance. Erics halo kept the three headed beast healed focusing on

it alone.

After a while of chipping away at its armor the horseman sent his shades at the party. They were dierent

from other shades they dealt with before. There were four shades two stood back casting spells of magic energy

from a far and two attacked with a sword and shield up close. Castiel took out the two sword wielding shades with

one swing of his hammer, Eric and the Nomad nished the shades from afar with their guns. Before they could

recover another slam of the mace caught the Nomad, and he lay where it hit incapacitated. While Erics halo tended

to the Nomad, Eric attacked head on with Castiel by his side, the Nomads beast still having the attention of the

giant they nished o what was left of the horsemans armor. As the armor crumbled to the ground, the giant

exed his muscle, and screamed the deepest most guttural scream that could be heard across all of Eylusion.

Eric went to nish o the defenseless demon with one clean swipe of his sword. His attack had no eect on

the beast at all, and was smacked aside thirty feet away. Castiel and his beast could do no damage either and

retreated to Erics side. At this time the Nomad had gotten back up and called o his three headed beast. Eric

poured water on the ground hoping the human world would unveil a weakness to the giant. They landed on the

snowy mountain peak with the giant waiting their looking no dierent from before. Only this time the beast had

allies on his side, the same shades from before only a couple dozen of them. While ghting through them Eric

caught a glimpse of a glowing light on the beasts back. He took a gun and shot for the glowing spot. The shell

made contact and a ash of exploding light bursting from the beasts body, killing o the rest of the shades. When

the light cleared the beast looked no dierent, no glowing spots to be seen, and it was going berserk at this point.

The Nomad shot at the beast. The bullet went straight through doing no damage. Eric poured a portal one last

time, and jumped through.

On the other side, they saw the giant. The demon was mutated in such a way it looked like someone had

poured acid on the beast. The Nomad aimed for the head, Castiel jumped up into the air with his giant hammer,

and Eric charged in for a nal swipe. The beast was defeated, and melted into the oor, leaving behind a large tooth

in its place.

Eric picked up the tooth and squeezed it in his grip, the tooth absorbed into his body and a giant portal

appeared over his head. Out of the portal trudged a gigantic behemoth, a similar one the Old man used to unleash

Erics power nearly a month ago. The beast roared loudly, exploding red re from its horns and mouth.

He seems to like you, Castiel smiled when Eric jumped when his beast came closer to get petted by its

master.

Yearight, Eric patted the beast on the stomach. The beast led the way down the stairs to the lower

chambers.

(Battle Sequence) Waiting for them in the lowest chambers was an army of Abigors shades, many armored

head to toe. The behemoth charged through creating a path of destruction where it went. The shades stood no

chance against the combined assault of the three monstrous beasts standing before them and after a few minutes

of battle they disappeared in retreat.

They reached the lowest council chamber shortly after to nd it empty except for two gures standing over

an injured body. The body was that of the Old man, but the other two gures Eric did not recognize.

CRIXUS! Castiel screamed, as he charged forward swinging his giant hammer at the cloaked black misted

gure. The other gure covered in blood blocked the hammer with his bare hand. Grabbing it in mid swing and

tearing it from Castiels hands. The demon than used its wings to send Castiel ying back into the wall. He left an

imprint of his body on impact.

The Nomad at this point had camouaged into the darkness and aim down his sights at the Overlord. The

demon lifted his palm up. Eric could see from the darkness the Nomads body being manipulated from the air, his

body sti as a board. Eric stood where he was calculating what to do next.

The hooded man spoke. His voice was so dark and menacing that Eric could taste the evil inside of him. So

we meet at last Eric. Eric did not like the fact that the man new his name and tightened his hand into a st.

This is the man that has been causing me all this trouble over the past few weeks? The Overlord laughed at

his words seemingly forcing out the sound.

Tell me what would it take for me to get rid of you?

MY WIFE! Eric spoke with erce determination that surprised the misting black gure.

My, what a temper you have their Eric, I assure you, your wife has not been harmed, I wouldnt want to

damage the surrogate mother of my child. Eric tightened his st even further. He could feel his nails digging into

his skin deeper and deeper.

I promise you Eric I will return your wife to you unscathed and none the wiser, just walk away and you will

be reunited soon.

I know your plan you fuckif I walk away now I may be reunited with my wifebut that wont last for long

will it? You will take our chil-

My child! The Overlord raised his voice, but not throwing Eric o his thinking.

You will take our child and wage war against both worlds. I cant let you do that. Eric hadnt moved, from

his position but was closer now to the Overlord as the Overlord moved toward him during Erics short speech.

Well, looks like we have reached an impasse, the only dierence is I hold the entire deck of cards boy.

The Overlord nodded to the demon still holding the Nomad in place, he threw him against the far side wall

putting him out of commission.

Clean up this mess Baal, and then meet me back at the Citadel. With that the dark aura surrounded the man

seemed to fold in on itself and the Overlord disappeared.

(Boss Battle)(Baal)The blood ridden demon Baal smiled and lifted Eric similar to the way he did the

Nomad. The demon walked up to Eric, and muttered something under his breath which Eric interpreted as, Only

human the demon laughed, before he could do anything Eric summoned his behemoth out of thin air above his

head, the beast charged out of the portal attacking Baal. The demon grabbed the behemoth by the horns but was

being pushed back against the wall. This gave Eric the distraction he needed, the spell manipulating Eric had lifted

and he summoned his halo. Eric had his imp charge the halos power, with a bright ashed of multiple waves the

Old man, the Nomad and Castiel all rose from where they laid back to full health.

Welcome back, Eric said looking at the Old man.

Before the Old man could say anything, Baal had gained leverage against Erics behemoth and threw

it back at Eric and the Old man.

Lets take care of this problem before we start any greetings son. The Old man lifted his hands and

summoned his behemoth. The four men sent their giant beasts against the demon Baal. All four beasts were

stopped in their tracked a few inches from the demon like some force eld was keeping them from reaching him.

The demon pushed the beasts and sent them ying back to their summoners. Baal was ying in the air now, charg-

ing a powerful magic attack from between his wings and hands. The Nomad staggered Baal with his rie and sent

the demon down to the ground. Baal looked vulnerable- Eric combined with his behemoth and road it head rst

towards Baal sword out ready to strike. But before he could reach Baal, the demon had recovered and pushed the

beast and rider back. After recovering, Baal seemed to speed up. His attack also became more devastating and

frequent. After barely surviving an onslaught of Baals attacks, Baal began charging up again.

Nomad shot the beast repeatedly again sending the beast out of the sky, Eric wasnt alone this time in the

assault the Old man, rode his behemoth and Castiel began spinning with his hammer, he let the giant hammer

ailing towards Baal just as Eric and the Old man got there. The impact, of the collision sent everyone ying. Baal

was sent back against the wall, and fell face rst to the ground.

Before, Baal could get back up- Eric raced to the demon and severed his head in one nal slash.

Godthat washarderthan I thought Eric said in between breaths. He was lying on the oor spread

apart. The Old man walked toward him and helped Eric up to his feet.

The barrier over Volteria should be gone now, the Overlord is alone, but his armies still guard his citadel. It

wont be easy, but we will reunite you with your wife soon son. The group headed back up the mountain. No one

noticed the lifeless body of Baal twitch. The eyes on the hands opened up and began surveying the area.

The Overlord gazed out of the opening in the roof. The Eylusion moon was almost fully taking up the whole

of the opening. Only a quarter of it was left unseen. The soft light was like a veil, falling from the sky to the marble

oor.

Its almost time. He breathed. He turned to the servant beside him. He only had to face him before he ran

o to fetch Christina. His bare feet made tapping noises as he went to get the mother of the Overlords child.

The Overlord walked to the altar. A crimson clothe, the twin to the one Christina was wearing, was draped

over it. On it laid shining tools for the ceremony. A silver blade, long and sharp, that set rays of light along the walls.

There was a chalice, carved out of the talon of one of the dragon beasts that was rumored to have created the

Forrest of Fire. Next to the chalice was a black candle made from the fat of a human child. The Overlord placed his

nger tips on the wick and a greenish ame came to life under his hand. It was time.

She is ready, the servant said.

The Overlord turned to see Christina being dragged toward him. They pushed her to her knees, but her stomach

threw her o balance and she fell into a sitting position. Her eyes were puy and red from tears. She used her frail

arms to prop herself up from falling completely over.

Tie her up. The Overlord twirled the blade in his hands, icking it through his ngers like a baton.

What? Christina wrapped her arms around her stomach protectively. No! You cant do this! Please! Ill do whatever

you want.

Two servants came around and held Christina down by her hands and feet. They pulled silver rope from their

robe pockets and tied them as tightly as they could to her ankles and wrists. They connected the ropes to iron rings

imbedded into the altar so that she was forced to lay at on her back. She struggled as much as she could, but she

was weak. They hadnt fed her. He knew she wasnt sleeping. It was only minutes until her body was forced to rid

itself of the fetus in order to keep her alive. He wouldnt have to do much, other than move the process along.

What are you doing?

The Overlord said nothing. He took the blade and both hands and held it to the skin of Christinas stomach.

He pressed down and began to cut a long line that curved and began to draw a picture. Christina screamed at the

top of her lungs, her back arched up in anguish. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head. Soon the slits began to

form into the shape of an eye. Christina looked as if she was on the brink of passing out when all of a sudden her

eyes bugged open to the point that they could have popped out of her head. She gave one deep, heart wrenching

scream and The Overlord knew what was going on. She was in labor.

Blood began to pool under Christina from the cuts on her stomach and from under her skirts. Christina

couldnt move, she could barely breathe as the blood owed down the altar, dripping from step to step until it fell

to the oor. The Overlord grabbed the chalice and knelt down and allowed the blood to drip into it until it was full.

Then he stood and slit his own wrist and allowed his own blood to ow into the chalice. Then he licked his cut,

healing it immediately.

The Overlord stood under the light of the moon with the chalice over his head. The moons full girth was

taking up the entirety of the opening in the roof. He began to speak in a dierent tongue as Christina still jostled

and fought against her bonds. The whole room seemed to be in a frenzy, when all of a sudden it stopped. There was

silence. The Overlord opened his eyes and looked over to Christina.

Come one, he breathed. Where is it?

Then from the silence arose the sound that he had been waiting to hear all these months-the sounds of a

baby wailing. The Overlord walked over to the altar. The baby lay under Christinas skirts in a bloody heap. He

pushed them away and lifted the child in his one hand, looking at his newborn daughter. He had been hoping for a

boy, but this would have to do. He placed the chalice on the altar and grabbed the blade once again this time

cutting the baby on the arm and letting it drip into the chalice. Finally he took the candle, said some last words and

set the whole contents of the chalice on re. It took to ame more easily that anything ever seen before. It blazed

with a dark green and yellow glow.

What did you do to my baby? Christina yelled.

Your baby? he laughed. You mean my daughter.

The Old man teleported everyone to the front gate of the Overlords citadel. There could see an amazing

golden building, made from rock and metal. The Overlords citadel soared high into the Eylusion sky, easily tower-

ing over any other building in Volteria. Volteria itself was a magnicent city. Its citizens- demons, angels, and ghosts

of all kinds bustled along the narrow streets, oblivious to the danger at the center of their city.

Eric led the way into the citadel its large door required three men to push it open. From inside the citadel

the dierence between the city and its center was like night and day. Corpse of demons and angels hung from the

ceiling, like someones sick joke to liven up the room. The walls were stained with blood. It looked like the walls

themselves were bleeding. As they made their way up the main stairway they met no resistance. The stairs began

to vibrate from beneath them, like a tremor had gone throughout the building. They quickly rushed up the stairs,

where they were greeted by a large endless hall, and a giant snake- the Leviathan.

(Boss Battle)(Leviathan 2) Not this guy again, we should have killed it when we have the chance. Eric hung

his head in disappointment.

The Leviathan is not an easy opponent to defeat boy. Castiel glared at the beast eyeing the hole in its side

his attack had made the last time they met.

It was nearly unstoppable the last time we fought it, and I doubt you have any more spears on yourself. Eric

grinned, Castiel returned the gesture.

The old fashion way it is then?

Attack it repeatedly until it falls?

Exactly. the four men rushed forward to attack the beast.

The hole in the beast was like a bulls-eye rst one to hit it the most wins. Eric rushed forward attacking the beast at

its front, distracting it, while the other men attacked its weak point. This worked for a while until the Leviathan

started to y away avoiding their attacks. Only ranged attacks could hit the beast as it ew in and out, attacking as

it came around to them. As Eric and the Nomad attacked the beast from afar, Castiel and the Old mans behemoth

distracted the serpent getting it into a better position to re upon. After inicting enough damage the serpent fell

out of the sky and was staggered for a short while. In this state the men would slash at the snakes insides. It wasnt

until Eric and the Old mans behemoths got on top of the giant and pinned it to the ground that they were able to

deliver the nal blow.

Easier than I thought it would be. Erics face looked smug obviously proud of himself.

Dont let it get to your head. The Nomad was waiting at the edge of the next set of stairs.

(Battle Sequence) The next oors were full of enemies. On one oor were hordes of corpse, undead creatures

that surround the party. Fire seemed to work best on the creatures. Another oor had the same combination of

enemies from Mount Purgatoris, Imp and elementals. Only this time they worked together, the elementals, freezing

the ground they stood on, making it hard to move. The group was forced to switch worlds to kill the creatures. The

elementals in the other world turned into giants again just like their Purgatoris kin. The group dealt with them

quickly and moved up to the next oor. The last few oors were overowing with enemies the undead creatures

numbered in the thousands. Too many to kill and move on.

We dont have time to deal with all of them. Eric said while slashing a group of enemies

Move towards the stairs, go! the Old man ordered as his behemoth blocked their escape.

The group reached the bottom of the last stairs leading up into the nal chamber. The Nomad reached the top of

the stairs rst securing their ank. Castiel and the Old man were at the bottom of the stairs still ghting o the

endless waves of enemies that tried to get by.

Go well hold them o. Castiel was being surrounded now, barely escaping with a swing of his hammer.

What! No, come on, well make a run for it, its not much further, lets go! Eric was not aiming when he red,

he was too preoccupied with the sacrice the Old man and Castiel were about to make.

Well be ne son, just go me and Castiel and nish this lot o while you take out the Overlord. Well meet up

with you after. Go. The Old man summoned his two imps now they charged the giant behemoth increasing its

power.

Come on, the-

No we cant leave them, theres to many they wont be able to hold o all of

Think about your wife Eric! She doesnt have long we cant risk it we have to go! The Nomad red on the

undead creatures that made it past the others ank. Eric debated for a minute in his head. His imp stared at him for

a while, than smacked him on the head.

Ow! Dammit! Ok, lets go. They headed down the hall, and through the large archway.

The room they stood in was long, and held up by rows of pillars. Across the hall Eric could see an altar with a

woman bound to it by chains.

Christina! Eric sprinted down the hall calling her name. A portal opened in front of him, before he could

stop a giant hand came out and knocked him back.

Now, now Eric, youll wake the baby. A voice from all around him echoed through the halls.

Show yourself you bastard Eric was in a defensive position, with his behemoth at his side.

You know, Ive decided to let you go, take your wife-- whats left of her and leave. The Overlord was sitting

on his throne, with a baby in his one hand. Eric saw his wife lying still on the oor. He could not tell if she was alive

or dead.

Ill walk out of here when your head, is on a fucking stake.

Well see. The Overlord got up and made his way around the altar. He placed the baby on the oor, and

pulled out a giant granite sword. As he did this shades began to appear from behind the two men, attempting to

surround them.

Ive got them, said the Nomad, just deal with him.

(Final Boss Battle)(Overlord Crixus) Eric charged at the Overlord slashing away in a urry of swift strikes. The Over-

lord easily blocked this and with one swing knocked Eric o his feet. The Overlord raised his sword hand above his

head and began to swing it round and round. A giant portal began to appear, large than anything Eric had ever

seen. The gaping hole began to pull Eric, into the portal. A monster of a beast stepped out, the one from before.

The monster was supported by four legs, spread out like a spider. On its torso were two demon looking claws

drenched in blood. Its neck was long, with spikes piercing out of its skin bleeding. The head was skeletal, with the

exception of ripped esh clinging onto its cheeks. The monster had no lower jaw, just large fangs that originated

from its upper mouth.

Go abaddon, show our guestspain.

Erics behemoth charged at the beast being supported by the halo. It kept the monster distracted enough

for Eric to charge an ice attack at the beast through his shield. The Overlord summoned more and more shades,

from behind them keeping the Nomad busy. Eric was alone for this battle. Eric charged his sword again with the

help of his imp and directed it towards the Overlord. The Overlord stood his ground and attacked the beam head

on, negating Erics attack.

Eric swapped out his gun, and began ring on the Overlord. With every shot the Overlord would block the bullet

with his sword again nullifying Erics attack. Eric glanced over at his behemoth. It was losing his battle with the

abaddon Crixus had summoned. Eric directed his attacks to the monster. He ran up towards his behemoth and

vaulted over usin