Crown of the Kobold King

[WarShrike]

"Silver light-hammer, i think. Magnificent workmanship. Those old-empire Hobgobs sure knew how to make weapons. Not sure at this point if its pure silver or alchemical silver. Putting off casting Detect Magic on it until we either get more such items or until we are done here. That ok by you?"

"The corpse is also holding a note, writen i think in the Goblin tongue. I say i think because most of it looks like chicken scratches to me, despite the commonalites between Goblin and Orc. Anyone who actually understands Goblin is welcome to read it. Actually, i'm really intrested in hearing what it says. The whole 'set-up' is disturbing to me."

 

[OnlytheStrong]

Hand it over then, and we shall see what it says. Aidan carefully takes the parchment and begins attempting to read it. It's very old. "Forgive me, dark father of the forge, my toils shall never be enough." Aidan shrugs, Meant more to me before I read it. Of course, I'm not well versed in religion, as I'm guessing the Dark Father implies either a deity or a powerful person.

 

[WarShrike]

"So it was indeed suicide. He felt unworthy of his God and took his own life. And blocked the door so no one would stop him. Though this explains the mystery that was nagging me, it raises other even more disturbing thoughts. Such as, i didn't think a hobgoblin could ever be such a religious zealot. They worship for the power it grants them. I've never heard of one committing suicide out of sheer love for his diety. I wonder what power was worshiped here." Azog will try the South door now.

Looking around before trying it, he asks: "Where are Luger and Ordin? And that pixy is with Luger. After this door, before we head down the hallway, i want to know if we are staying together or splitting up. Judging from these corridors, it will be hard for more than 2 or 3 people to fight when it happens."

 

[Creamsteak]

"I'll go whichever way you damn well want, but I don't like this place either way."

 

[OnlytheStrong]

Agreed. Magic may prove difficult also. Continue to open the doors while I watch the hallway. We could split into two groups, open the doors on each side. I'd rather not leave the doors unopened, even if they are empty.

 

[Corpseflower]

The door on the other side of the hall swings open easily revealing- not much of anything. The small room is empty save for a series of small hooks on the wall and a table. The tattered remains of a couple of moth eaten traveling cloaks hang from hooks. On what is left of the cloaks a black circle with stylized flame in the center is still barely visible.

A broad field worker's hat lies forgotten on the table.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Angry, Dimzel shouts "This scum has lead us to an empty monastery, with nothing else than dead corpses!" he approaches the girl, his icy eyes locked on hers. "You better start speaking truth, otherwise I will froze your lier heart, you filthy vermin!"

 

[OnlytheStrong]

Aidan kneels before the girl, I am above threats Jeva, and above killing the someone who has not harmed me. If the child I am looking for dies, your life will follow. If you cannot help us, then please leave or shut up.

 

[Corpseflower]

Eyes wide Jeva leans over Luger's shoulder to face Dimlez when he shouts at her. In a hissing whisper the girl chides him, "Shhh! Are you crazy?! They'll know we're here!!" When Aidan follows up by snapping at her, the young girl looks flustered, "I... I did help you. I led you here! I don't know this place I've never been inside!"

Red faced she pats Luger on the shoulder, "Let me down mister! I don't like this. I don't want to go with you anymore. I'm going back to Elara's!"

 

[OnlytheStrong]

Aidan smiles, Heed your own words Jeva, keep it down. We have to explore this place since we have no other leads for the children right now. As for you, you will stay with us. I do not trust you enough to let you leave us now.