A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

After solving two potential "hidden dangers" in one go, Zuo Si returned to the room to make a few more magic cards, and then began to plan tomorrow night's ceremony.

He knew very well that given the danger level on the west coast of Faerûn, if adequate preparations were not made for this journey, the entire caravan might suffer heavy losses before reaching the Xingxuan Mountains.

No bandit gang or monster tribe would easily let go of such a huge caravan, and it might even attract a greedy and evil dragon.

If it weren't for the card system of Planeswalkers, with the current LV9 [Creator] and LV4 [Mage], Zuo Si would definitely not choose to take a gamble.

The reason is that the risk factor is too high and the success rate is too low.

But now with the minion card [Alena of Flame], as well as the "flesh" and "hard" [Large Stone Elemental] and the [Manticore] that can carry people flying, even if you encounter something that you can't deal with Enemies, there is always no problem in escaping.

Coupled with those wands, even if he was attacked by a dragon, Zuo Si would be sure to kill or repel it.

After all, living in the Floating City Tower for nearly two years had successfully and permanently changed his thinking pattern.

According to Asta, the Archmage of the Necromancer, if a mage feels that he cannot defeat the enemy in front of him, there must be something wrong with his thinking and strategy.

Because a truly prepared mage is omnipotent!

Although these words are suspected of being boastful and overly arrogant, they also reflect the power of magic and the many means available to spellcasters.

What Zuo Si has to do is to prepare as many emergency plans as possible before setting off to deal with emergencies that may be encountered on the long journey.

Including when the Kingdom of Tethyr is in a period of civil strife, you may encounter wars between lords;

Bandits you may encounter while crossing the Carlin Desert;

There are countless monsters and beasts near the Star Swirl Mountains and Broken Tooth Mountains.

In short, although this section of the road may look about the same distance from Baldur's Gate to Waterdeep on the map, the risks faced are not at the same level at all.

And it is rare to see large-scale caravans along the way.

Most of them are small traders who operate within a certain range.

This is also the reason why big merchants from Waterdeep City, Baldur's Gate, and Amn still prefer to take the sea route even if they know that there are many pirates passing through the Nelanthal Islands.

However, Zuo Si didn't know that while he was busy working, another group of idle "Lao Yinbi" were gathering together to discuss how to make his journey more difficult and interesting.

…

"Rakeisk! Is your portal ready?"

[Tangled Talisman] In a secret lair deep underground, Lagon asked another "Lord of Talisman" who was also a lich.

The latter nodded without thinking: "Of course! After receiving your notice, I immediately went to the Kalin Desert to prepare two portals. But are you sure to get the "Book of the Dead" now? Is it a good thing to leave it to him this way?”

Lagon replied meaningfully: "Are you doubting my judgment?

Although the "Book of the Dead" records a lot of powerful and dangerous necromancy magic knowledge.

But it's certainly not too much of a problem for a genius like him.

Quite the opposite!

We can cultivate his interest in necromancy magic through the "Book of the Dead".

Make it obsessed with creating those powerful undead creatures that eventually become one of us. "

"The Book of the Dead... sounds really nostalgic. It was only after I got this book that I got to where I am today. Maybe I should arrange for a few descendants to go to that ancient tomb. , adding some fun to this adventurous treasure hunt.”

Another woman, who looked pale but extremely beautiful, stuck out her tongue and licked her seductive red lips, while revealing two sharp fangs in her mouth.

You don't need to ask to know that, like the lich, she is another powerful undead creature - a vampire.

"I don't think there is any problem. But dear Xeleisha, you have to understand that participating in this kind of game is not just about placing a few descendants or monsters, but also providing corresponding prizes. I don't know what you are doing for this young man named Soth. What have you prepared?" Another lich, "Lord of Talisman," asked in a playful tone.

The female vampire known as Xeleisa slowly took out a long sword exuding an evil aura from her pocket and left it on the table: "I think this vampire long sword should be enough. What do you think, Dear Shangla?”

"Let me take a look. +2 magic long sword, each time the target hits the target, it drains the holder's life force, is immune to immobilization, charm, paralysis and negative energy damage, and the strength attribute increases by two points. Well! It is indeed enough. Since If so, then send two of your descendants into the tomb."

The lich named Shangla picked up the weapon, appraised it, and immediately made corresponding arrangements.

With a wave of his hand, in the ancient tomb model on the table filled with various mechanisms, traps and monsters, two vampires suddenly appeared in a certain room.

As Xeleisha joined, all the talisman masters present began to discuss how to make adjustments, delete or add monsters and treasures to make this tomb adventure more challenging.

Just as they were arguing, a giant dragon figure suddenly teleported over out of thin air and threw a leather glove with a blue light on the stone table.

Snapped!

moment!

The originally lively atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

As the leader of [Entangled Talisman], Lagon was the first to step forward and pick up the gloves, and asked in an uncertain tone: "Did it get done so quickly?"

"That's right! According to your request, I sealed the injured old blue dragon in this glove through the most terrifying magic ritual.

On the surface, it can bring many powerful and convenient abilities to the wearer.

But it is actually a cursed item, and every time it is used, it must contend with the old dragon's strong will to survive.

If it fails, the wearer will permanently lose his health.

Until his physical condition became worse and worse, and he finally had to turn himself into a lich to extend his life.

Of course, if one is lucky enough to be able to keep winning in this resistance of will, then the wearer will gradually steal the old dragon's life force, magic and everything he possesses.

And I hid the part about the curse, which is impossible to detect with any detection magic or identification magic.

Well, it meets your requirements perfectly, doesn’t it? "

Sapuhurakta was forthright about the true purpose of the gloves.

Moreover, in this meeting attended only by the "Lord of Talisman", he no longer concealed his identity, and openly showed his true face as "Dragon Lich".

It was a huge undead creature composed of the remains of a giant dragon, with a red light flashing in its two eye sockets, and the negative energy accumulated in its abdomen was enough to kill all living creatures in the entire town in an instant.

"Perfect! Just what I wanted."

Ragon nodded with satisfaction.

"Tomorrow I will ask my men to give this gift to Soth in person to express his gratitude for creating the [Blue Dragon Nemesis] for us. I just don't know whether he will take everything from this old dragon in the end, or be defeated by the old dragon. Drain was forced to transform himself into a lich.”

Shangela agreed deeply: "It is precisely because of this uncertainty that the game will become more real and interesting. Let us wait and see whether we will become the master of our own destiny or be played by cruel fate. .”

"For young Soth! To celebrate that we have found another candidate who has the potential to become the master of the talisman! For the future of [Entangled Talisman]! I suggest holding a small event to celebrate."

"Oh? What kind of activity?"

"Isn't the guild war in Calimport about to begin? Why don't we make it more lively?"

"Sounds like a good idea."

"I think we can raid the Harper Alliance stronghold in the dock area."

"Just uproot the Harpers and the Zhentarim from Calimport. Their recent frequent activities make me tired."

…

In the heated discussion among the "Lords of Talisman", a terrible plan was born that could plunge the entire Calim Port into turmoil.

Since each of them is an extremely powerful undead creature and a legendary spellcaster, they don't care about the life or death of ordinary people at all.

He even regards every living person in Calimshan, from the emperor to the slaves, as a chess piece that can be manipulated and played with at will.

This is what [Entangle Talisman] has been doing for hundreds of years.

They used a huge intelligence network to control almost half of Calimshan's power, deliberately letting the other half lose control, and then enjoyed this game in a complex environment.

Sometimes they also encourage paladins, adventurers, and temples of good gods to fight against the nobles, wealthy merchants, and thieves guilds they control.

For those who perform well, the "Lords of Symbols" will also provide corresponding rewards.

Because these "little guys" who know nothing about the truth add a little fun to their long and almost eternal lives.

Of course, if anyone really discovers or touches the real secret of [Entanglement Talisman].

Then the "Lords of Symbols" will immediately put on another face and gather their strength to destroy it mercilessly.

In the continent of Faerûn, there are not many people or organizations that can resist the joint attack of several legendary spellcasters.