A quick search of the Monk's Chambers reveals that they indeed lived a life free of material things. There are a few musical instruments, as well as weapons (several daggers, a few staves and pairs of fighting sticks as well as 2 very fine hand axes. Closer inspection <I rolled a '20' for Appraisal> shows these to be of particularly good craftsmanship, Elvish work, with the Mark Dyallin of Rivenblight. Both Sturm and Rurik have heard of the Elven Smith, whose name is known to the dwarves as a maker of sturdy and durable weapons.
<The 2 hand axes are masterworked, obviously>.
In the hall, Whitefang begins to growl in a low tone, facing the western passage, and Sir ishmael senses something Evil coming quickly.
there seems to be something about to round the corner towards you...
Ishmael,telerin and Whitefang, as well as kirin are in the hall, Rurik and Sturm are in the doorway and Aranel is in the room.
<Any pre Initiative sort of actions, spells etc?