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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7976547" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>The four excused themselves from the audience chamber and made their way to the temple, occasionally hearing excited shouts and talk echoing in the halls as the news of Haelgrim's recovery spread like wildfire among the clan. Once in Iskar's presence, Darrow told the priest of the results of their expedition, spending more time to fully describe the various types of undead they had encountered and what they found in Ashnakzeroth's chambers. Iskar reverently listened to the tale of Haelgrim and the encounter with Relan's ghost; he also accepted the bones Darrow had brought back for further study. The priest observed that they were not dwarven and Darrow commented that he believed Haelgrim had likely been responsible for slaying whatever creatures whose remains they had found. Iskar said that he did not trust the accuracy of the legends surrounding Relan's last stand, as various different versions had him fighting Drow, undead, or even demons. (<em>It is refreshing to read of a skeptical priest who is genuinely concerned about his charges and getting at the truth of a matter, rather than just proclaiming whatever version of a story suits his interests the most. The mystery surrounding Relan's fate and his opponents may have contemporary relevance, as we shall see. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>Iskar asked that they scribe a record of their findings, to aid any future explorations of the Deep Delve. As Dinendal was volunteering to do this, a drunken dwarf briefly wandered in, shouting happily about Haelgrim's return. Iskar dryly observed that word seemed to be spreading. Rahnee and Darrow expressed their disappointment to Iskar at not having found anything that was obviously related to the problems with the Prince's health. (<em>I am not sure what exactly they expected to find in that regard, and how they would - or could - connect it to the puzzle of Dalgan's poor health. --C</em>) Rahnee also asked about who would be next in line for the throne if Dalgan died. (<em>She has, admittedly in a rather undiplomatic manner, put her finger on a central issue facing the Ironhelm clan. So far it has not been acknowledged openly, but it seems that the problem of succession lies behind many events in these chronicles that occur in that dwarven realm. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>The priest appeared uncomfortable with the question and avoided it, stating that he would re-institute the wards on the entrance to the Deep Delve and discuss with the Prince and his advisors if they should mount another expedition. As the group kept getting interrupted by boozy, celebrating dwarves, they decided that they had done their duty for the day and excused themselves from Iskar's presence. Aerikoth and Rahnee chose to head for their quarters and rest, Rahnee declaring that she was looking forward to a long bath. Dinendal, however, was dragged off to the ale hall by Darrow in order to celebrate their accomplishments.</p><p></p><p>Late on the morning of Alturiak 17, the companions roused themselves and after a time gathered in the guest chamber hallway. After greeting the others, Dinendal firmly declared that he must finish his chronicle of their adventures prior to leaving, returning to his room and shutting the door in order to concentrate. Darrow informed the others that he had received a message summoning them to the Prince's audience chamber in a few minutes and the three shortly afterwards made their way there.</p><p></p><p>Passing a line of congratulatory nobles, Darrow, Rahnee and Aerikoth approached the throne. Aerikoth hung back momentarily and whispered something before joining the other two in front of the Prince. After formal greetings were exchanged, Toran Goldfinder excused himself, saying that unfortunately business called him away, but would welcome the chance to speak later with Darrow. Clan war leader Koll Wallbasher whispered something in Prince Dalgan's ear; the Prince, in a weak but audible voice, declared that he was capable of continuing, although he thanked Koll for his concern. He said that they had weighty matters to discuss, also recommending that the group seek out High Priest Iskar in his chambers later.</p><p></p><p>Dalgan stated that the clan council had debated the significance of the adventurers' accomplishments. Although much remained to be discussed regarding the Deep Delve, they had reached some decisions. Firstly, that he who had found Haelgrim would be allowed to bear it in the name of the clan. As Boirin looked on, beaming with pride, the Prince explained that Darrow would be granted three months in which to bear the weapon into the outside world, in search of worthy adventures. At the end of this time, he must return and report what he had accomplished. Darrow willingly agreed to this.</p><p></p><p>The Prince said that naturally Darrow and his companions would be free to depart the citadel whenever they wished. Also, the clan had decided to reopen itself to outside trade, which Rahnee declared was excellent news. Darrow recommended that the clan contact Queron Ulanthar in Teziir; Dalgan in response noted that Toran Goldfinder, as head of the merchants, would be looking into such matters. The decisions of the council having been proclaimed, Koll Wallbasher then brought out Haelgrim and presented it to Darrow, charging him to accept it in the name of the clan's honor and do mighty deeds with it. Darrow accepted with reverence, taking the axe in a firm grip and shouting the Ironhelm war-cry as he raised it above his head.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7976547, member: 7015827"] The four excused themselves from the audience chamber and made their way to the temple, occasionally hearing excited shouts and talk echoing in the halls as the news of Haelgrim's recovery spread like wildfire among the clan. Once in Iskar's presence, Darrow told the priest of the results of their expedition, spending more time to fully describe the various types of undead they had encountered and what they found in Ashnakzeroth's chambers. Iskar reverently listened to the tale of Haelgrim and the encounter with Relan's ghost; he also accepted the bones Darrow had brought back for further study. The priest observed that they were not dwarven and Darrow commented that he believed Haelgrim had likely been responsible for slaying whatever creatures whose remains they had found. Iskar said that he did not trust the accuracy of the legends surrounding Relan's last stand, as various different versions had him fighting Drow, undead, or even demons. ([I]It is refreshing to read of a skeptical priest who is genuinely concerned about his charges and getting at the truth of a matter, rather than just proclaiming whatever version of a story suits his interests the most. The mystery surrounding Relan's fate and his opponents may have contemporary relevance, as we shall see. --R[/I]) Iskar asked that they scribe a record of their findings, to aid any future explorations of the Deep Delve. As Dinendal was volunteering to do this, a drunken dwarf briefly wandered in, shouting happily about Haelgrim's return. Iskar dryly observed that word seemed to be spreading. Rahnee and Darrow expressed their disappointment to Iskar at not having found anything that was obviously related to the problems with the Prince's health. ([I]I am not sure what exactly they expected to find in that regard, and how they would - or could - connect it to the puzzle of Dalgan's poor health. --C[/I]) Rahnee also asked about who would be next in line for the throne if Dalgan died. ([I]She has, admittedly in a rather undiplomatic manner, put her finger on a central issue facing the Ironhelm clan. So far it has not been acknowledged openly, but it seems that the problem of succession lies behind many events in these chronicles that occur in that dwarven realm. --R[/I]) The priest appeared uncomfortable with the question and avoided it, stating that he would re-institute the wards on the entrance to the Deep Delve and discuss with the Prince and his advisors if they should mount another expedition. As the group kept getting interrupted by boozy, celebrating dwarves, they decided that they had done their duty for the day and excused themselves from Iskar's presence. Aerikoth and Rahnee chose to head for their quarters and rest, Rahnee declaring that she was looking forward to a long bath. Dinendal, however, was dragged off to the ale hall by Darrow in order to celebrate their accomplishments. Late on the morning of Alturiak 17, the companions roused themselves and after a time gathered in the guest chamber hallway. After greeting the others, Dinendal firmly declared that he must finish his chronicle of their adventures prior to leaving, returning to his room and shutting the door in order to concentrate. Darrow informed the others that he had received a message summoning them to the Prince's audience chamber in a few minutes and the three shortly afterwards made their way there. Passing a line of congratulatory nobles, Darrow, Rahnee and Aerikoth approached the throne. Aerikoth hung back momentarily and whispered something before joining the other two in front of the Prince. After formal greetings were exchanged, Toran Goldfinder excused himself, saying that unfortunately business called him away, but would welcome the chance to speak later with Darrow. Clan war leader Koll Wallbasher whispered something in Prince Dalgan's ear; the Prince, in a weak but audible voice, declared that he was capable of continuing, although he thanked Koll for his concern. He said that they had weighty matters to discuss, also recommending that the group seek out High Priest Iskar in his chambers later. Dalgan stated that the clan council had debated the significance of the adventurers' accomplishments. Although much remained to be discussed regarding the Deep Delve, they had reached some decisions. Firstly, that he who had found Haelgrim would be allowed to bear it in the name of the clan. As Boirin looked on, beaming with pride, the Prince explained that Darrow would be granted three months in which to bear the weapon into the outside world, in search of worthy adventures. At the end of this time, he must return and report what he had accomplished. Darrow willingly agreed to this. The Prince said that naturally Darrow and his companions would be free to depart the citadel whenever they wished. Also, the clan had decided to reopen itself to outside trade, which Rahnee declared was excellent news. Darrow recommended that the clan contact Queron Ulanthar in Teziir; Dalgan in response noted that Toran Goldfinder, as head of the merchants, would be looking into such matters. The decisions of the council having been proclaimed, Koll Wallbasher then brought out Haelgrim and presented it to Darrow, charging him to accept it in the name of the clan's honor and do mighty deeds with it. Darrow accepted with reverence, taking the axe in a firm grip and shouting the Ironhelm war-cry as he raised it above his head. [/QUOTE]
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