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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 9791023" data-attributes="member: 7015827">The dwarven high priest then made a surprising and bold proposition to the adventuring company. He explained that it was no secret that misfortune had befallen the clan as of late, with the massacre of the dragon hoard expedition just being the latest example. Thankfully, Prince Dalgan had recovered from his mysterious illness and was ready to assume the role of King – yet some still doubted his strength and ability to lead the clan to better fortune. The hoard recovery was disappointing, as they would hear more of later, and of course occurred at great cost.Iskar shared that the clan’s current mines were nearly exhausted, which meant they needed to reclaim the abandoned areas, which remained dangerous. In response to a query from Lloria, he described how monsters occupied some of the tunnels, since they had long been unoccupied. Iskar also shared his concern about the presence of the spectre discovered by Helm's Shadows during the last visit to the Deep Delve, below the abandoned mines; Aerikoth recalled that Unanin was the name of the undead being.Iskar’s proposition was thus stated: to return to the Deep Delve, to seek out this spectre named Unanin and ensure that it truly posed no threat to the clan, and in the process clean out the abandoned mines. Once that was done, the clan could send in their guards to ensure nothing returned. There was some debate among the party over how long and how difficult the task would be. Iskar noted that in the past, going to the Deep Delve had taken perhaps a day. So if it could be accomplished on the following day – after the coronation, but prior to the clanwide celebration, as clarified by Aerikoth – and they returned successfully, it would be a triumph for the new King and bode well for the Clan's prospects.Dermot wondered why their company should be asked, rather than make it an all-dwarf affair. The High Priest pointed out that they were the only ones who had been in the Deep Delve and already knew its dangers, having previously returned unharmed. He had also forbidden anyone else in the clan from going there, due to the danger posted by Unanin. Iskar observed that the spectre did not necessarily need to be defeated, but its promise to leave the Clan alone needed to be confirmed and more of its history known, for it was a creature of Ashnakzeroth; Aerikoth knew well the evil of its old master, the ancient lich who enslaved part of the clan.Lloria queried about maps and transportation to the area, but was told by the dwarven priest that the clan had no maps to share, and that her companions were familiar with the way through the mines into the abandoned section, which was not far. From there, they could descend into the Deep Delve via a warded door; he would provide a wardstone for entry, should they agree. Iskar then directed his acolyte Andin to escort the group to the clan’s guest quarters, where they could discuss the matter further.</blockquote>

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