253 Servant of the Axe - Prophesies Suck

Chapter Type: Character Interaction

Tien Long may have needed more than one gourd of wine, but he didn't need more than one blow.  It came so fast, that my first indication it was coming was that I was suddenly flying away from him.

[You have suffered a YELLOW critical, for x2 damage.  48 points of Bludgeoning damage received; after armor, you have taken 38 points.  -24/40 health remain.  You will experience a prolonged period of unconsciousness, and may die.]

I was out of it by the time I struck the cart, with enough force to upend it, and send all the delicate containers inside…  well, I'm told everywhere, but I remain dubious on that.

Are you awake?

Meh.

Are you awake?  Some time had passed…

"Are you awake?" It was a male voice, but higher pitched than… something…

"Ah, there you go!  Zero health!  Now, you are most definitely awake."

"Wug-wug." I said.