Note: I will be breaking Melchiah's territory into multiple parts and will likely do the same with all clan territories. They would likely be much longer than all my other chapters so far, and I don't want there to be any hideously long waits between chapters. Also, I will not mention Raziel picking up any health and Glyph upgrades, but I will include the Glyphs themselves. While they are optional, I found them to be an enjoyable addition to the game.

Melchiah's Clan Territory Pt. 1

Ascending the staircase, I saw a grim sight
Another two beings stepped into the light

They struck down a peasant who begged to be spared
And so, to confront them I must be prepared

Observing the horns that protrude from their head
I sensed they would hunt me wherever I tread

Though clearly vampiric, they fed on his flesh
Consuming this man while his skin was still fresh

I floated down carefully, not to be seen
However, these imps were observant and keen

I must remain cautious while venturing through
Because of one thing they are able to do

They're able to burrow deep into the ground
Then swiftly resurface while making no sound

They're not only vicious; they're also quite spry
I tossed them both into a fire close by

By holding my guard, I can easily win
I must remain wary while venturing in

With nowhere to turn, I could only go straight
Proceeding with care as I opened a gate

A human awaits in the distance well-armed
Although he beset me, I left him unharmed

He fired an arrow, but I was more nimble
These flags bear a large, unmistakable symbol

I've entered my brother Melchiah's domain
A hellish locale filled with violence and pain

His grandeur has died if these fiends were his kin
What horrors and plights will await me within?

They resurrect corpses to broaden their kind
Like Dumah's descendants, they're quite unrefined

I made my way in to an alcove, ascending
Melchiah is here; his demise is impending

Enhancing the pain of my dear brother's fate
This structure embellished his vampiric state

Melchiah was made last, which made him the weakest
And so, I suspect that his fate was the bleakest

His soul could not strengthen his physical frame
This vile affliction must fill him with shame

This weakness was shared by the rest of his kind
I'm eager to leave this perdition behind

To this dark provision, these imps were all doomed
Secured by the skins of the men they exhumed

One more of Melchiah's descendants attacked
Though killing him seemed like a merciful act

I fed on his soul quickly after he died
My path is divided, inclined on each side

Upon my ascent, two more creatures appeared
And then by the sunlight their bodies were seared

I followed the steps in a rapid descent
My quest to destroy Kain would never relent

It would not be long before reaching the base
Another dimensional gate I now face

I powered the gate; I would need it, no doubt
I gathered a torch and then made my way out

A creature beset me, and soon he was dead
I then crossed a small stretch of water ahead

Just over the surface, two pedestals rise
I wouldn't be able to cross otherwise

The other side lies at the end of my vision
I held the remains of my wings for precision

I leapt from one post to the next cautiously
The water surrounding can still weaken me

The imp in the distance observed my advance
However, against me, he hasn't a chance

The creature besieged me the moment I landed
But to his dismay I was not empty handed

He brazenly fought, but he didn't survive
I struck him down first, and then burned him alive

Discarding the weapon I needed no more
I warily passed through a small, rigid door