Hack 'N' Slash Hero: Story Summaries - Votes 1-10

• The Power picks out three warriors who may begin the quest – Wild West hero Douglas McMichaels is chosen and steps into the vortex, zooming across the universe to help the Visgarthians.
• Landing in a deserted square, you climb a nearby bell tower to get your bearings. Soldiers battle against horned monsters with vicious beaks and talons in the nearby streets – two of them run into the square below, the creatures attacking them.
• Using your gunslinger skills, you aid the soldiers in combat. They urge you to head towards a temple-like structure called the 'Arcalith', where someone called the 'Archmaester' needs to meet you. You accept the offer of an escort from the soldiers.
• As you head towards the Arcalith, you spot a young soldier under attack. You help him defeat his foe, then make your way onwards, finding the main street towards the temple full of battling soldiers and monsters.
• Throwing caution to the wind, you head into the battle, straight towards the towering building. After taking out a monster and helping out your soldier companions, you push onwards to the wide steps leading up to the Arcalith.
• A massive creature blocks your path, spewing out venom and smashing soldiers to a pulp. A head-on attack could end badly – some creativity may be needed to get past this foe...
• Distracting beast (and taking some damage), you allow the soldiers to launch an all-out offensive, defeating the enemy. Moving inside the Arcalith, you are approached by the Merchant, a seedy little man with various items for sale – you choose a health salve.
• At the top of the Arcalith you find the Archmaester. After unleashing a massive magical attack and pushing back the enemy for the time being, the old man leads you to a room with magical pools for transportation.
• The Archmaester tells you that you must obtain the 'Strength of Ages' – abilities to defeat the Visgarthian's enemy, 'the Affliction'. The old man offers to answer one question before you move on...