This quest is the perfect cross-section of the Dream-chaser cycle; it just misses some Uncharted locations. But aside from that, it has it all. Sailing, a boss-fight at sea, Corsair enemies stealing resources, and all culminating in a final showdown with Sahir for like the 7th time this cycle. But in the Nightmare mode, he … Continue reading Nightmare City of Corsairs
“A feeling of fear had been growing on him all day, and he was unable to rest or go to bed: there was a brooding threat in the breathless night-air. As he stared out into the gloom, a black shadow moved under the trees; the gate seemed to open of its own accord and close … Continue reading QOTW: The Aldburg Plot
Before long there came the sound of hoofs, at first hardly more than a tremor of the ground perceptible only to Aragorn as he lay upon the grass, then growing steadily louder and clearer to a quick beat. 'There is more than one horse coming,' said Aragon.'Certainly,' said Gandalf. 'We are too great a burden … Continue reading QOTW: The Horse Lord’s Ire
Stern now was Éomer's mood, and his mind clear again. He let blow the horns to rally all men to his banner that could come thither; for he thought to make a great shield-wall at the last, and stand, and fight there on foot till all fell, and do deeds of song on the fields … Continue reading QOTW: Battle for the Beacon
There was silence again for a while. Then, 'What is that?' cried Pippin suddenly, clutching at Gandalf's cloak. 'Look! Fire, red fire! Are there dragons in this land? Look, there is another!'For answer Gandalf cried aloud to his horse. 'On Shadowfax! We must hasten. Time is short. See! The beacons of Gondor are alight, calling … Continue reading QOTW: Ambush at Erelas
As the world continues to burn around us, it's nice to appreciate the little glimpses of light in this dark tunnel. Another year has come and gone, and Vision of the Palantir is now 8 years old! The blog continues to grow, though this was a rather slow year, boosted mostly by the QOTW articles. … Continue reading Eighth Year Anniversary
It came to the edge of the fire and the light faded as if a cloud had bent over it. Then with a rush it leaped across the fissure. The flames roared up to greet it, and wreathed about it; and a black smoke swirled in the air. Its streaming mane kindled, and blazed behind … Continue reading QOTW: Shadow and Flame
'Long I fell, and he fell with me. His fire was about me. I was burned. Then we plunged into the deep water and all was dark. Cold it was as the tide of death: almost it froze my heart.''Deep is the abyss that is spanned by Durin's Bridge, and none has measured it,' said … Continue reading QOTW: Foundations of Stone
'I am sorry, Sam' said the wizard. 'But when the Door opens I do not think you will be able to drag your Bill inside, into the long dark of Moria. You will have to choose between Bill and your master.'–The Fellowship of the Ring The Long Dark Stats Groups registered: 16 Total attempts: 27 Most attempts: 4 … Continue reading QOTW: The Long Dark
Out from the water a long sinuous tentacle had crawled; it was pale-green and luminous and wet. Its fingered end had hold of Frodo's foot, and was dragging him into the water. Sam on his knees was now slashing at it with a knife.The arm let go of Frodo, and Sam pulled him away, crying … Continue reading QOTW: The Watcher in the Water
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