A resounding, primevil scream is heard from deep within the bowels of the volcano. The walls shake and begin to crumble around you. As the Imprison spell takes effect, the sounds of Malifon's agony are quickly stifled, but the walls of the mountain are still weak. Just as the collapse of the walls around you seems imminent you find yourself enveloped in darkness, yet surrounded by light. In your mind can be heard the voice of the Ancient One. * 'You have done well. As long as the spell holds, Malifon's evil is contained within the Volcano. 'Many young adventurers set out to destroy the root of this evil; many died along the way and many gave up the quest when they could not find the courage within them to continue. You alone have succeeded, time and again, to defeat Xeres, acquire the Orb of Evertime, destroy Malifon's High Temple, and eventually imprison Malifon itself. * 'Although Malifon's evil has been contained, the effects of its evil are still felt on Ymros. With the Shard gone, the land still lies in Winter and, though Malifon's Corruption is now ended, many towns have been turned to ruins. Perhaps worst of all, the gods that the people of Ymros have relied upon for centuries are now dead and the people lose hope. * 'I do not say this work is yours, for you have done more good than this land can ever repay. For this reason I offer to reward you by making you immortal and you shall rule by my side for the rest of eternity.' You may respond: 1) I accept your offer. 2) I must decline. There is too much work to be done here on Ymros. * 'I am glad you have accepted. It is time that a new breed of adventurers complete the work you have started.' A green mist seems to surround you and incredible power flows through your veins. The mist changes to blue and then clouds appear. Soon the land- scape of Ymros can be seen clearly below and, at once, you can see and control everything with ease. The ages pass by without notice. New adventurers take your place and Ymros is slowly healed. All is well until, in a distant future, the volcano begins to rumble ... CONGRATULATIONS! You have won Demon's Winter. I hope you have enjoyed your adventure. * 'You are indeed noble, and if mortality is your wish, then it shall be granted. I will make sure the remainder of your lives are visited by good fortune and prosperity.' * went back to the town of Woodhaven and was instrumental in its reconstruction. After rebuilding the city, he settled down there and lived to a ripe old age went on to unite the remaining peoples of Ymros and quickly became its first King. He ruled Ymros wisely until the end of his days. walked off alone to fight the monsters that still wandered aimlessly after Malifon was imprisoned. His bravery became well known throughout Ymros and he still lives on in legends. wandered for a while and then dissapeared into the mountains, never to be seen again. Many a tale says he will return to Ymros if ever needed again. became the first in two millenium to take the title of High Priest of the Ancient One. With his accumulated wealth, he built an enormous temple to the Ancients and spread word of the new god. heard in the tavern of untold wealth in lands to the North and went in search of the fortune. He gathered a party and explored many dungeons, eventually retiring in luxury. went on a great quest for the Lifestone in order to build a new Shard of Spring. While he did not live to see its completion, the new Shard was named in memory of him and still protects Ymros. went to the hills to build a school of magic. It soon became famous and many of his pupils later became legends in their own right. served as advisor to the new King of Ymros. Due to his excellent advice and forsight, the land of Ymros remained in peace as long as he lived. devoted his life to studying the Battle of the Gods. His life's work was compiled into a tome of a thousand pages and stood as an example for all scholars to follow.
