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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2886937" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Part 4b: The Grand Hall</strong></p><p></p><p>Quintus loomed over one of the goblin servants. It was so terrified that it was groveling, rolling around on the ground with limbs spread in supplication. Huddled behind it were over a dozen of its companions.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t hurt us!” it squealed. “Don’t hurt ussss!”</p><p></p><p>“Get up, I can’t talk to you like that.”</p><p></p><p>The goblin shakily rose to his feet, but it refused to look up at Quintus. “It won’t hurt usss, will it?”</p><p></p><p>Quintus sighed. “Where is your master?”</p><p></p><p>“The Master left three risings ago.”</p><p></p><p>“Risings?” asked Holden.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė seemed amused. “I think that’s goblin for days.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, yes, risings!” the goblin repeated.</p><p></p><p>“Three days,” said Quintus. “Did he leave with anyone?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh yessss,” the goblin said. “The Master left with the strange man with a large head.”</p><p></p><p>“Large head?” Kham winced as he sat down to lean against a nearby wall. “As in, big ego?”</p><p></p><p>The goblin blinked. The concept of an ego may as well have been formulated in another dimension.</p><p></p><p>“Was an Elorii with them?” asked Quintus. He pointed to Ilmarė. “Like her?”</p><p></p><p>The goblin shook his head furiously. “N-no. We have not seen one like her for many, many, many risings.” The goblin cringed at having to provide a negative answer to Quintus. “Please don’t hurt ussss!”</p><p></p><p>Kham spat out some blood on the floor. “Are there any more beasts like the ones that attacked us?”</p><p></p><p>“No, none! At least, not down here…”</p><p></p><p>Vlad joined Quintus to loom over the goblin. “But upstairs?” </p><p></p><p>“We don’t go upstairs!” said the goblin.</p><p></p><p>“Ghosts,” whispered one of the other goblins.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, ghosts,” murmured the pack of them, each whispering to each other in turn. </p><p></p><p>“The ghost is upstairs!” It pointed one tiny bony finger at the flapping sheet. “The sheet protects us!” </p><p></p><p>Quintus stared up at the ceiling. “How do you know there’s a ghost?”</p><p></p><p>There was a long, low noise from the ceiling. It was the sound of something rolling across the second floor.</p><p></p><p>“We are doomed!” whispered the lead goblin. He was met with wails of “doomed!” and “woe is us!”</p><p></p><p>“Stop that!” shouted Quintus.</p><p></p><p>They immediately became silent. Some of the goblins tried to cower behind the others in front.</p><p></p><p>Quintus picked up his longspear and shield again. He looked over at Kham. “Are you up to ghost hunting today?”</p><p></p><p>Kham stared back at Quintus for a long moment, arms crossed. Finally, he said, “Fine. But this time, YOU open the door.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2886937, member: 3285"] [b]Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Part 4b: The Grand Hall[/b] Quintus loomed over one of the goblin servants. It was so terrified that it was groveling, rolling around on the ground with limbs spread in supplication. Huddled behind it were over a dozen of its companions. “Don’t hurt us!” it squealed. “Don’t hurt ussss!” “Get up, I can’t talk to you like that.” The goblin shakily rose to his feet, but it refused to look up at Quintus. “It won’t hurt usss, will it?” Quintus sighed. “Where is your master?” “The Master left three risings ago.” “Risings?” asked Holden. Ilmarė seemed amused. “I think that’s goblin for days.” “Yes, yes, risings!” the goblin repeated. “Three days,” said Quintus. “Did he leave with anyone?” “Oh yessss,” the goblin said. “The Master left with the strange man with a large head.” “Large head?” Kham winced as he sat down to lean against a nearby wall. “As in, big ego?” The goblin blinked. The concept of an ego may as well have been formulated in another dimension. “Was an Elorii with them?” asked Quintus. He pointed to Ilmarė. “Like her?” The goblin shook his head furiously. “N-no. We have not seen one like her for many, many, many risings.” The goblin cringed at having to provide a negative answer to Quintus. “Please don’t hurt ussss!” Kham spat out some blood on the floor. “Are there any more beasts like the ones that attacked us?” “No, none! At least, not down here…” Vlad joined Quintus to loom over the goblin. “But upstairs?” “We don’t go upstairs!” said the goblin. “Ghosts,” whispered one of the other goblins. “Yes, ghosts,” murmured the pack of them, each whispering to each other in turn. “The ghost is upstairs!” It pointed one tiny bony finger at the flapping sheet. “The sheet protects us!” Quintus stared up at the ceiling. “How do you know there’s a ghost?” There was a long, low noise from the ceiling. It was the sound of something rolling across the second floor. “We are doomed!” whispered the lead goblin. He was met with wails of “doomed!” and “woe is us!” “Stop that!” shouted Quintus. They immediately became silent. Some of the goblins tried to cower behind the others in front. Quintus picked up his longspear and shield again. He looked over at Kham. “Are you up to ghost hunting today?” Kham stared back at Quintus for a long moment, arms crossed. Finally, he said, “Fine. But this time, YOU open the door.” [/QUOTE]
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