Mell Odieuse’s core exploded in a shower of light.
As Vainqueur’s breath died down, the [Dracolich]’s skeletal body crumbled to dust, the death she had spread to others finally claiming her. The core’s remains widened, taking the shape of a screaming woman of purple energy; the vile artificial soul of Mell Odieuse, straining from the destruction of her vessel.
The cruel ghost let out howls of agony as her body grew, and grew, and grew…
Until at long last, with a final wail, her soul tore itself apart. Like a balloon pierced from within, her essence dispersed and allowed all her enslaved spirits to escape. Vainqueur’s [Glitzy Theater] collapsed on itself after this explosion of spiritual energy, golden dust raining upon the arena.
Hundreds, thousands of specters escaped in all directions, finally released from her iron grasp. Dragons, minions, manlings, and all species known to Vainqueur, finally found their freedom back and fled towards their final resting place.
A few ghosts didn’t follow immediately. King Wotan’s golden soul offered a sharp nod of respect to Vainqueur, the one foe he had respected, before riding on his horse to some warrior’s afterlife.
Another icy ghost flew at Vainqueur, an old face whom the dragon had never made peace with.
“Icefang,” Vainqueur recognized the wyrm, bowing his head in respect. “We could never settle our score… but know that I will never forget you, my only rival. May the Elder Wyrm grant you another life, so that we fight again.”
Icefang’s spirit made a face, but as Vainqueur paid him his respects, the frost wyrm returned the goodbye; making peace with his rival.
Wyrms’ souls bowed before Vainqueur, as did the minions until finally, only one soul remained.
“Victor,” Vainqueur extended his hand towards his chief of staff’s ghost, the manling returning the gesture. With his [Victory Fist], the dragon should be able to touch him.
But alas, Friend Victor’s ghost collapsed into nothingness as his finger was within an inch of his partner’s claw, dissipating into the ether.
Vainqueur watched the scene, exhausted, bleeding, and morose.
Congratulations! For saving Outremonde from nuclear annihilation, leading a grand coalition to its ultimate victory, and defeating the nascent deity Mell Odieuse in her official [Valhalla] trial, you earned four levels in [Fisher King] and five levels in [Witchfinder General]! You earned the [Fertile Feet], [Enclave], [Exorcism II], [Greater Magic Resistance], and [Salem Trial] class perks!
+270 HP, +130 SP, +5 STR, +10 VIT, +4 SKI, +6 AGI, +3 INT, +9 CHA, +6 LCK.
[Fertile Feet]: Spell, 100 SP per hour. When you walk on the ground, you create a [Plant] creature with every step. The [Plant] is chosen at random and can go from roses to an intelligent creature like an [Elder Treant].
[Enclave]: Once per day, you can decide to declare an area within one mile of yourself as part of your territory. This area will count as your land/nation when using your perks.
[Exorcism II]: You can cast [Exorcisms] up to Tier II. This replaces [Exorcism I].
[Greater Magic Resistance]: You gain Resistance to [Magic] (this includes all spells and similar effects, but not techniques nor magical weapons), and you aren't effected by spells of Tier VI and below unless you wish to be. This replaces [Lesser Magic Resistance].
[Salem Trial]: Technique, 80 SP. You accuse a single target within sight to confess their witchery and find penance. If they have levels in a spellcaster class and fail a Charisma check, their SP is reduced to 0, and they take HP damage equal to the lost amount. You waste the technique’s cost even if your target isn’t a spellcaster.
Congratulations! For capping [Fisher King], you earned the capstone perk [Holy Grail Incarnate].
[Holy Grail Incarnate]: Your blood carries healing properties. Exposure to your blood will have the same effect as healing potions, with a pint regenerating 500 HP; undead will take damage instead. You cannot heal by drinking your own blood.
You have reached level 99. You can now enter [Valhalla] and attempt [Apotheosis].