The Tenth Falls

I journeyed to a sand filled cave where dwelt a beast that swam through sand like fish through water.

I used myself as bait, my horse lending me his speed.

Instead of becoming the beast's food, I pierced its eye with an arrow true, giving me a chance to climb its furry back and strike at its weak spot.

The tenth beast has fallen.

As they usually do, the dark tendrils come over me.

As I wake, now ten shadows look over me questioning. 

The quest nears its end.