The snow-covered forest on the outskirts of Linlopes.
Space slowly twisted and tore apart.
Bruto, dressed in a white clerical robe, stepped out of the portal and appeared in front of Simon and Aikleion.
The three Liches looked at each other.
Bruto asked quietly, "I heard there's a dragon?"
"Yes," Simon shrugged, "Maybe more than one. That's why we called you here; it could be tricky."
"That's not the point. The point is... Does it have treasure?" Bruto added, emphasizing, "I mean Gold Coins."
Simon and Aikleion were taken aback.
"Probably... maybe... we don't know. What do you need the Gold Coins for?" Aikleion asked.
"That's a little secret I can't tell you yet. Let's go, let's start tracking that dragon." Bruto cackled.
Hmm, a very authentic Lich laugh.
At this moment, the soul fire in Bruto's eye sockets burned brighter than ever.
...
The desert night sky was filled with stars, like fireflies dancing across the heavens.