Lying In Wait

Indeed, Skullius had taken Elita's Realm rank Prime sword for his own after convincing her it was necessary for the plan he had. It had not been easy convincing her to part with it, especially since they had been embroiled in a conflict before the great Doom Knight came. But in the end, the former Paladin Champion had surrendered her weapon.

The Doom Knight was furious, Skullius knew.

Even in the dark, timeless void Araeyn had created, it saw him as its armour fell apart, revealing its true form beneath.

There was no escaping the creature's wrath, Skullius knew. He could only prepare for a dreadful counter.

The first thing he did, was to stow away Broodweiler. He wouldn't get a chance to use it again. Its part to play in his hands was already done.

Because the guidance field would not show any information about the Doom Knight to Skullius, he had had to improvise.