Changes in Nosgoth

The scene in this room was macabre and unpleasant
Two creatures devoured the flesh of a peasant

I asked what they were; I was highly appalled
Young Dumahim vampires these beings were called

I couldn't believe they were kin to my brother
This land suffers one decay after another

Of course, I did not expect time to stand still
But none of us fed on the flesh of our kills

A barrier keeps me from leaving this room
Until I bring both of these pests to their doom

Both creatures observed me the moment I crossed
I counted the ways that their souls could be lost

A physical blow inflicts naught more than pain
No damage a vampire's flesh would sustain

I knew all their flaws; these were faults I once shared
And so, to confront them I'm not unprepared

All vampires die when exposed to the Sun
And when they're impaled, their existence is done

Behind me is water; ahead there is light
And spikes on the wall to curtail the fight

Observing the setting will win any battle
And so, with great ease I defeated these cattle

Removed from their bodies, dead spirits fade out
Which robs my reward for surviving each bout

I sated my hunger and saw a large stone
It didn't appear I could move this alone

From time to time, vision can offer no truth
I'm much stronger now than I was in my youth

Above me a part of the wall is destroyed
I shoved the stone over and ran through the void

I'm only mere steps from the world outside
And Kain and my brothers have nowhere to hide

But when I stepped out I was shocked beyond words
The only life thriving is scattering birds

The clans' sanctuary, once lavish and grand
Has slowly corroded like much of the land

Inside were the pillars Kain chose not to save
As though he could hide from his overdue grave

This opulent structure now stands much more humble
The rest of the world continues to crumble

This all indicated that centuries passed
And now I must know if my scions did last

As soon as my thoughts on this scene had been uttered
The ground that I stepped upon violently shuddered

The voice would then state the most obvious fact
By great devastation this world is wracked

It struggles to shake the corruption it bears
The ones who remain dwell in hideouts and lairs

The world was doomed by Kain's selfish decision
And so, all of Nosgoth would share this bleak vision

The doors were immovable, thoroughly sealed
For now; the interior stands unrevealed

Although I can't open the door in the center
There had to be some other way I could enter

Removing a spear from the wall I proceeded
Two more savage creatures were quickly defeated

I passed through a slot; there's a creature in sight
And this is a creature I won't have to fight

He faced the wrong way; from behind he was killed
And so, with his life force my body was filled

Continuing onwards I reached a strange door
Depicting a symbol I've seen once before

I opened the door and I followed the trail
And powered the gate at the end without fail

A creature beset me when I stepped outside
I quickly devoured its soul when it died