Cornered Prey (Part 1)

Thrud was enveloped by so much Life Maelstrom that her golden hair turned silvery and her skin became white as bolts of lightning crackled around her body.

"My plan was to leave Verhen alone!" She lunged with the Arthan's Sword and Orpal sidestepped, exploiting the superior range of his spear, Thorn, to keep her at bay.

"I knew that he has destroyed two lost cities and I didn't want the Golden Griffon to be the third!" Alas, the Mad Queen grabbed the head of the spear with her off-hand, Davross screeching against Davross.

Then, she pulled him and impaled Orpal on her sword, lifting him from the floor to look him in the eyes while she bathed in his blood.

"It was you who convinced me to expose your brother's identity as a Tiamat!" Thrud kicked Orpal in the chest, leaving her footprint on his breastplate and sending him crashing against the wall.