Titles: Rickshaw Versus The Widow

Premise: Kingdoms of Amalur. When my OC/avatar, Rickshaw, runs into the widow deep within the dark hallows of Cathrus in that one quest.

Date Posted: 01/05/13

Personal Comments: I really like this game. Rickshaw is a Varani brawler. I did that one quest early on where you face the spider witch, The Widow. There's this one part where I imagined a dialogue between them.

Again, Rickshaw whipped out his flaming sword with lightning reflexes, and sliced through the webbing like a knife through butter. As the cut was made, flames danced off on the sides. Those flames began to eat away at the webbing until it had completely burned, allowing him to pass through.

Each step made Rickshaw more excited, as each step brought him closer to her. He would squash her like the bug she was, and save his beloved hometown, Canneroe. And if she was as powerful as her reputation credited her for, she was sure to put up an interesting fight.

And so he continued down the dark, humid tunnel, sweat forming on his brow. He knew he was ready. His armor was fully repaired, and he had prepared many potions.

At last, he found her, just at the end of a narrow path, the witch known as The Widow. He walked up to her. She was clearly not ready to fight yet, but she would be soon.

"The mortal from Castle Yolvan," She stated in her raspy voice. "How vexing is it that you escaped. Your stubbornness is yet another irritation from you mortals. But it is the way of my kind to endure. It is not a quality we share. The bulk of my horde lies within, and I am eager that you might face it."

"Hide behind all the spiders you wish, Widow!" Rickshaw snapped. "Send whatever creatures you have to fight! They cannot save you from me!"

"I am not reliant upon my spiders," She continued calmly, "nor am I unreasonable. I can see you are brutal in your own form. I offer amnesty in exchange for the lives of Canneroe."

Rickshaw simply glared at her in disbelief. "You must be joking!" He spat. "The people of Canneroe are my own kind! Innocent lives that I have taken upon myself to protect! And you think I would slaughter them for YOUR liking? You disgusting creature! Your days of tormenting them end today!"

"Oh?" She raised an eyebrow. "I believed for a moment that you had some potential." And then she shrugged. "Oh well. I lack the sympathy to kill you personally. You shall feed my guardian spiders after all. While they draw breath, none shall approach me. These walls obey my wishes. These spiders' lives are mine. Your way to me will be barred by root and fang."

She stepped back and started to glow. Rickshaw knew she was about to teleport. Before she could, he grabbed for his sword again, and gave a mighty swing at her, only to have his blade pass through a golden mist. She had vanished.

"Alright, Widow," Rickshaw smirked, "Game on."