Lair of the Serpent Sculptures

Trigger Warning for Gore and more body Gore
You approach an opening in the woods. It's a clearing with gray flowers and a gray orc standing there. As you draw nearer, the truth unveils itself: the flowers and the orc are sculpted from stone. Upon closer inspection, one can see the orc grasping a sign that reads, “Welcome to the Lair of the Serpent Sculptures. We hope you relish the artistry; perhaps you will become our next masterpiece.” Upon closer inspection of the orc, one begins to discern that its upper chest reveals the intricate structure of its rib cage, showcasing the delicate details of the heart and other organs nestled within.

As you stroll past the Orc statue, meandering through the blossoming flower bed. Before you, a collection of animal statues stands in fierce postures, poised for action within your expansive and protective cave. Two dire wolves rise on their hind legs, muscles tensed and ready to spring. Nearby, a bear, mouth agape, seems caught between a growl and a bite, its fierce gaze locked onto an unseen target. A grand spider poised in the shadows, waiting to pounce at a moment's notice. At the pinnacle of the statue, a leopard, poised in a dynamic mid-stride, its claws extended and fangs bared, exuding a sense of fierce elegance. Observe the elongated stone rope emerging from their cores, gracefully trailing back to the figure of the woman statue. The statue of the woman embodies a striking Ifitrit, her fierce expression radiating strength as her arms extend forward with purpose. With the ropes entwined around her arms, thought her bone and muscle. In that moment, you come to understand that the ropes are, in fact, the enormous intestines of the statues. The craftsmanship and intricacy of this statue truly leave one in awe.

Navigate gracefully through the sentinel sculptures. Into The Cave, one is greeted by a lengthy corridor illuminated by radiant stones nestled among a collection of statues. Each statue captures the essence of its subject, meticulously crafted to showcase the strength and form of various sentient species, embodying both male and female figures in a harmonious display. With each of them poised, ready to unleash their metallic weapons upon the unsuspecting souls meandering down the corridor. Each one bears a stoic expression upon their face. As you gaze intently, you notice their hearts, delicately extracted from their chests, yet still tethered, suspended gracefully in the air. As you traverse this corridor you feel your heart begin to beat a bit faster.

After you have traversed past the final two statues of Centaurs, each adorned with the grandest of hearts. It unfolds into a vast chamber adorned with statues stretching endlessly in every direction. They appeared to be arranged in peculiar shapes, resembling a puzzle with each piece placed in chaos. like a jigsaw puzzle that has it piece put in the wrong spot. As you navigate through the statue, you arrive at the core of chamber , where a group of angels stands, poised back to back. Their Elf, Human, Aqudian, Gnome, and Dwarve adorned with veils that shimmer like liquid marble. As you taken a closer look and realized their wings that are made from their muscle and blood from their backs.Then you see two green eyes and are unable to move but can still hear. "welcome what master piece will we make of you." Then a voice from behind you remarked, "Sister, how about we try to make adventure centipede."


Cover image: by Marc Zipper (Valcin)

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