The Gnome Vale
Advancing toward the massive gate, Turo raise hand and greet his kin, on the walls another priest focus his eyes on you and the others, his then turns and leave, another gnome approach and speaks from behind the barricade and speaks to Turo.
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I greet you Priest of the Diamond god and your friends, our priest sensed that you are good hearted, thus you shall be permitted to enter our vale to trade and rest.
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The sound of mechanic wheels echoes around and the gate opens to reveal a wooded valley behind it, the valley is actually a caldera, flanked by high cliffs from all around. The caldera at the peak of the volcano was formed after volcanism ceased and the roof of the emptied magma chamber collapsed.
Along the northeastern edge of the valley you spot large ponds, springs and several caves openings, the ground is grassy and you see gnomes herding sheep and goats, there are farms like kennels with small paddocks to hold the herd. Another gnome approachs and salutes.
Chieftain Ga'Tarolash, at your service.
The mature armored gnome says in rough common and bows.
Let me escort you to the Visitor's Quarters, there you shall grant audience with the Laird, rest and trade, the belly of the mountain holds fine diamonds and other precious metals, all are tradable.
The gnomes leads you to one of the caves, the opening's ceiling is 10 ft' high
For the outsiders
He remarks and smiles while servants light torches along the walls.
It's been a week since we saw humans around
He says as you enter into a large room, filled with carpets and furs, several tapestries hang on the wall representing gnomes working in mines.
Lie down and rest and enjoy the silence, please do not leave the room unless you go outside to the valley, this place is dangerous for those who are not local, respect the privacy of our clan, we shall treat wounds and fill your stomachs with local beer and food, just asks the servants.
2 servants stand in the corner and wave happily at you.
Our wise Laird will see you later on.