A rumble is heard in the sky and clouds begin to form over the skies of Thaxanos.
Potho looks all around.
You raise an eyebrow.
You say 'Sounds like it be goin ta storm on us tanight'
The clouds darken and begin to swirl about, the rumbling growing louder.
Goarff frowns.
Reirak says in a evil voice 'Darkness is good.'
Reirak grins.
Goarff grins at Reirak.
Girn runs in.
You chuckle at Reirak.
Slakk nods.
Goarff says (to Reirak) (Dwarvish) 'if ah was ye'd ah suppose ah'd agree'
Goarff chuckles.
Reirak stands up.
Goarff clans (Dwarvish) 'Tha' can nae bae good'
(Thaxanos) 'Things alright there in Thaxanos?'
(Thaxanos) Grumf: 'Thaxanos.'
(Thaxanos) Rintoor: (Dwarvish) 'So far, aye, jus' hearin' thar's a storm brewin'.'
(Thaxanos) Goarff: (Dwarvish) 'Hail ta ye High King'
(Thaxanos) Goarff: (Dwarvish) 'our spring jest dried up'
Iulh has entered the realm.
Goarff clans (Dwarvish) 'IULH!!!'
Iulh nods at Goarff.
Girn walks in.
Iulh says 'Lor' Mountain'
Goarff ponders.
Potho sits down and rests.
Retorax clans (Dwarvish) 'Lads'
You clan 'Nay sure wot might happen tanight so be ready fer anythin.'
Reirak says in a evil voice (to You) 'Nexus to something inside thaxanos?'
Goarff clans (Dwarvish) 'RETORAX!!!'
Retorax walks in.
You draw upon the power of a glittering white stone.
It flares brightly and vanishes!
A shimmering gate rises up before you.
Goarff peers into a shimmering gate.
Iulh peers into a shimmering gate.
Girn peers into a shimmering gate.
Reirak stands up.
Reirak steps into a shimmering gate.
Potho steps into a shimmering gate.
Potho has arrived through a shimmering gate.
You clan gossip 'Dwarves of Thaxanos an Wargar, return home immediately.'
Retorax says (Dwarvish) 'Anyon be needin runes?'
Goarff clan gossips 'et bae of Grave importance'
A loud crack of thunder booms and rumbles through the skies, a piercing lightning bolt striking down towards the mountain.
Reirak ducks.
You grimace.
You say 'Gettin nasty out there, hope tha goats find shelter'
Goarff nods.
Goarff says 'ah do too'
Slakk says 'Bah eat tha goats.'
You stare at Slakk.
Reirak stares at Slakk.
Iulh says (to Slakk) (Dwarvish) 'Yer in a mountain. Why 'yer scared of t'weather'
Slakk says (to Iulh) 'Ah nay scared.'
Goarff takes a look around himself and examines the terrain.
Izziael points at Potho.
Slakk says (to Iulh) 'AH go stand en et ef ye sa'in tha.'
Potho says 'Wut?'
Goarff chuckles.
Izziael shakes his head.
Izziael says boomingly (Dwarvish) 'Nae mean'n ya'
Slakk drops the corpse of a dwarf goat.
Goarff frowns at what Slakk did.
Slakk says 'Was nay meh.'
Goarff says 'guiltae conscience, ah did nae say et was!'
Goarff pats Slakk on the back.
Reirak steps back into the shadows of the room.
Someone says in a evil voice (Dwarvish) 'We will go have a look.'
You say 'storms could get nasty, could flood tha mountain. lightnin nay be good on it either'
Goarff nods at you.
Goarff says (to You) 'tha floodin wots worried mae'
Zotho walks in.
Zotho sacrifices the corpse of a dwarf goat to the Gods.
Goarff says (to You) 'easy ta move about in ah storm if ye bae needin cover too'
You say 'If tha water rushes in we'll all move to tha ship'
Goarff frowns.
Someone says in a evil voice (Dwarvish) 'Nothing.'
Slakk sighs.
Girn runs in.
Goarff says 'ah'm nae to fond of seafarin'
Goarff chuckles.
Retorax ponders.
(Thaxanos) Rintoor: (Dwarvish) 'Betha, bring yer lads te tha Hall.'
(Thaxanos) 'Aye, we're coming'
(Thaxanos) Rintoor: (Dwarvish) 'Aye.'
You clan 'All inta tha common rooms'
Dalinus stands up.
Retorax floats west.
Girn salutes you.
Goarff looks at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Iulh moves to stand beside you.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Ah was 'pon tha' firs' council'
Zotho looks at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Grumf nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Izziael bows to Grumf.
Girn bows to Grumf.
Girn looks at Grumf.
Zotho appears to be deep in thought.
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Hall of Dwarves
As you enter the room, you see a low-ceilinged hall with a huge fireplace
and a round cobbled hearth which takes up most of the far wall. Smoke fillsthe air, which is delicately scented with ale and roasting meat. Boar,
venison and mountain goat are roasting on spits, tended lovingly by hearth guards and cooks who know the patrons well. A long sideboard takes up the left wall, where roasted meats are joined by various cheeses and hunks of dark, yeasty bread. A massive stack of kegs of differing sizes line the right wall, several tapped, all bearing the various crests of the six great clans. All are guarded over by a surly Anarath whom also watches over a roped-off staircase at the end of the bar.
Above the entrance, at the end of the stairs, is a balcony with plush
seating, gold decoration, and attractive barmaids--for Morndins, Thanes and the High King alone. Everyone else must make do in the common area, where low tables and benches dot the room. In the very center of the massive room is a well-worn battle pit where grudges can be answered in glorious combat. Radiating out from the pit are four great pillars that support the roof, each intricately carved with depictions of the dwarven Pantheon, heroes of yore and rune work which glitters in the ruddy firelight.
[Exits: west ]
Girn Redgranite - (Longbeard) is here.
(Golden Aura) Izziael Skullbreaker [Family Head] WarCouncil (RAIJE) is here. (Red Aura) Dalinus Skullbreaker is the Lord of Dark things is here.
(Red Aura) (White Aura) Thuras is here.
(Red Aura) Slakk The lazy is here.
(Invis) (Translucent) (White Aura) Retorax is here.
(Red Aura) Iulh, Hammerer:Betha. is here.
(Golden Aura) (White Aura) Goarff is here.
(Golden Aura) Zotho has useless Mullerian Ducts. is here.
(Red Aura) Galik Steeledge (1st Wayfinder Company)(Xoxx) is here.
(Golden Aura) Grumf Thislebeard, the Merciful (Xaprar) is here.
(Red Aura) Granjer Ironwill Master of the Mystic Tower (Kexrar) is here.
Rintoor Stonebiter, Lorekeeper, |Hammer| (Xaprar) is here.
(White Aura) Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist stands here.
(Golden Aura) Kraxul KegBreaker, leader of the prestigious (Nuexpar) is here, pacing near the door.
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'aye. Though ah fleeing urge tugs upon mea that mea meditations 'ave not figured yet.'
Zotho looks at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Kroft walks in.
Kraxul tugs at his beard as he follows the conversation.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'My.. presence has been elsewhar sine then'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'en tha days o' tha culling o' Dolund'ir before tha drive out from those halls.'
Grumf strokes his beard in thought.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist nods at Grumf.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Tha' welp of a lass 'ere?'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'that would make ye at mea age or greater, nae small feet fer one whom bears tha loyaltae o' Raije.'
Rintoor quietly watches the exchange between Grumf and Gorthaxul as he twists his beard between thumb and forefinger.
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'ah bid ye welcome ahn wea kin await Thane Betha.'
Iulh looks at you.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'I believe it 'as ta do wit' grumpiness'
Kraxul snorts.
Grumf chuckles roughly.
Grumf scans the room.
You say (to Goarff) 'Dunno about any welps but I be 'ere'
Zotho appears to be deep in thought.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist peers at you
Goarff nods at you.
Girn reaches up and scratches his bald head.
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Well aged and surly looking is about the best way to describe this dwarf.
His beard is long, well cared for and grayish white in coloration, only a
slight hue left remaining upon the coarse hair indicating that it once was
red in shade long ago. Sections of the beard are braided tightly, thin
golden colored ties holding them firmly in place. The same being seen
within the hair atop his head. His face is well worn, as is the rest of
him, yet there still seems to be a spryness in his step. Worn about his
neck is a symbol of Raije, hung upon a heavy chain and strapped to his back is an axe that seems to gleam when the light strikes it, well sharpened and well cared for.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist is in excellent condition.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Oh aye,!! Tha' welpin lass be 'ere'
Thuras floats gently to the ground.
Thuras sits down and rests.
Rintoor glances at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to You) 'Sorry ta take ya away frum all yer primpin'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'ye 'ave traveled far Thane, ahn ah do not wish te press, en yer own time after ye 'ave refreshed yerself, wea 'are 'ear te listen te what council ye'ave called.'
Goarff grins.
Iulh shakes his head.
You say (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'We goin ta fight more or ya just gona be mouthin?'
Kdutr tells you 'wha bae happin' Thane!'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Aye aye... tha news'
You tell Kdutr 'nay sure. We be in tha common rooms'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Longbeard, Betha ken fight 'er own battles, but ye shud know she 'as tha support o' all o' us in tha current leadership.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks out at the group and nods appreciatively, 'I be pleased so many o'ya have chosen ta rise'
You clan 'All tha Wargar dwarves report to tha common rooms'
Grumf leans upon his urgrosh and smooths his beard with his free hand, a furrowed look upon his brow.
Girn glances at Grumf.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'But I'm goin ta say tha' I an tha Gods are nah pleas'd!!'
Zotho looks at Potho.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'An tha' very foundation o'tha mountain be in great harms way!!'
Goarff frowns.
You say (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'So wot be tha problem?'
Rintoor raises an eyebrow.
Goarff says 'from wot?'
Rintoor says in a deep voice (Dwarvish) 'Aye.'
Kroft listens as he strokes his beard thoughtfully.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Raije an Cliath themselves 'ave come ta me'
You tell Kdutr 'Ya find yer way in?'
Granjer nods sagely.
Retorax blinks.
Zotho appears to be deep in thought.
Zotho shrugs.
Kdutr tells you 'this commons bae new?'
Goarff says 'and wot they 'ave ta say?'
Goarff ponders.
You tell Kdutr 'Aye, in tha portal room. Just enter tha hall'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'A threat ta tha mountain lies not far across the sea, in the land o'snow an ice'
Zotho says 'Icewall?'
Grumf says 'hrmm. Their words 'ave been fleeting, yet ah kin sense tha nearness o' thar presense.'
You raise an eyebrow.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'There is no secret that orcs have found their way here.'
Rintoor says in a deep voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) (Dwarvish) 'Darkonin?'
Goarff nods at Grumf.
Rintoor mutters.
Zotho boggles.
Zotho says 'Orcs.'
Zotho scratches his head.
Goarff spits on the floor
Kdutr walks in.
Zotho shrugs.
Girn snorts.
Grumf says 'delved from below... wea 'ave beaten them back... wea kin ahn Shall do so again.'
Goarff says 'filthy orcs'
Grumf looks at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Izziael says boomingly 'Ah can kill an ogre an can kill an orc.'
Izziael shrugs.
Someone grins.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Aye, but this lot... this lot be nah the same'
Someone says in a evil voice (Dwarvish) 'Let them come.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'This lot be fortified by a wizar' o'great power'
You tell Kdutr 'aye'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'A known follower o'Malachive himself'
Rintoor whispers (Dwarvish) '...Seanan.'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'what blessing o' tha gods could they command that could breach these walls wit such force?'
Kraxul spits onto the ground.
Kraxul sighs.
Goarff says 'er blessins from tha wanna bae god'
Goarff frowns.
Kraxul says in a low toned manner 'Et bae worse than mae damn dream.'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) ''as Malachive grown te such strength that 'e commands chaos at 'is whim?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'I never said they were manifestations o'Malachive, but tha' o'the une wizar' tha' follows him'
Kraxul ponders.
Retorax listens carefully.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'A wizar' frum Icewall'
Goarff says 'wot's this Wizards name?'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'An they 'ave their eyes turned ta Thaxanos?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Alrekr'
Potho snorts.
Goarff appears to be deep in thought.
Potho says 'the wizard from Gaarenborg?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) 'The orcs have their eyes 'pon ya'
Granjer says in a evil voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) (Dwarvish) 'Let them pit there magics against tha Mystic Tower ah dare em'
Thuras paces quietly back and forth in the shadows, rubbing his temples
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Let me make this quite clear ta all o'ya'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'This be nah a match tha' ya will easily win'
Granjer listens intently.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'But they be comin'
Goarff says 'ef et was as simple as tha might of tha towers 'oldin them back, ah don't think tha Gods would bae botherin wit et
Iulh looks at you.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Thar be thousan's o'them an Raije 'imself is concern'd 'bout tha fairness o'this war'
You say 'Nothin worth doin comes easy. We'll take em down. Will just take us longer'
Kroft looks at Iulh.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'If ya fail... tha' mountain will fall'
Izziael says boomingly (to You) (Dwarvish) 'Skullbreakers stand behind ya Thane.'
Dalinus says 'Aye. Raije should be concerned about the fairness. thousands of them against us? They are gonna need more'
Thuras smirks at Dalinus's saying.
You nod at Dalinus.
You say (to Dalinus) 'I'd agree'
Dalinus grins.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks towards Grumf
Kraxul scratches at his chin a bit.
Grumf says 'wea are honored te take on such ah force.'
Someone says in a evil voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist)
(Dwarvish) 'They have wizard magic, the thane has us.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'He had a message direc' fer ya'
Reirak steps out of the shadows.
Grumf says 'such ah victorae en tha name o' Raije would ....'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'ah message?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist nods.
The skies over the dwarven mountain churn and rumble as thunder and lightning make deadly scene throughout the skies.
Kraxul listens intently.
Grumf furrows his brow again, "mea contimplations ahn prayers forsaw mea not among tha honored defenders o' Thaxanos..."
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Ya are needed in a greater capacity ta win this battle'
The ground heaves and massive thunder fills the air as a lightning bolt strikes the dwarven mountain with a direct hit, splitting the ground where it struck.
Goarff growls.
Kraxul jumps.
Grumf says 'fer Thaxanos ah will do whatever must bea done.'
Retorax takes a step back.
Rintoor agrees with Grumf.
You say 'Tha skies sound angry. '
Grumf stands more upright.
Girn snorts.
Goarff agrees with you.
Grumf says 'Raije es near.'
Kraxul grumbles 'Damn weather'
Thuras steadies himself as the ground begins to shake
Iulh stands closer to you.
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Do this... wizard... do he 'ave a mastry o'er tha weather?'
Grumf closes his eyes briefly before his mouth forms a thin line, his jaw clenched and chin out.
Kroft nods at Kraxul.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) 'Aye, but nah this kin''
Kdutr sits down on the ground listening intently
Thuras looks at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Goarff ponders.
Reirak says in a evil voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) (Dwarvish) 'how long before these attackers are apon us?'
The steady beat of drums of war fill the air.
Goarff says (to Reirak) 'ah good question'
Potho eats the "battlerager's cut" of beef.
Girn looks around at the sound.
Goarff says 'we 'ave anae scouts out on tha mountain?'
You say 'May'aps we should meet em outside tha mountain an take em down'
Retorax says (Dwarvish) 'Well, tha' ansaers tha''
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Reirak) 'It be estimat'd thar arrival 'pon our shores be in a weeks time'
Goarff nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
The beating seems to radiate and emanate from Grumf.
Iulh says (Dwarvish) 'Wouldna they 'ave t'cross through t'elves t'get to us?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks back at Grumf.
Izziael snorts.
Iulh says (Dwarvish) ''aps some good will come o'this'
Kraxul looks at Grumf.
Girn looks at Grumf.
Kdutr glances at Grumf.
Rynetta looks at Grumf.
Izziael says boomingly (to Iulh) (Dwarvish) 'Ya think twigs be stand'n up ta orcs?'
Kdutr grins.
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'tha lord wishes te meet them en tha field or from our bastion fortress o' Thaxanos?'
Rintoor watches Grumf intensely.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Tha fortress be yer bes' bet'
Goarff appears to be deep in thought.
Grumf grips the urgrosh his knuckles white as he stands upright at attention, listening intently.
Through the flashes of lightning in the air above Thaxanos, a massive minotaur can be seen walking towards the mountain.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Thar numb'rs be vast'
Grumf says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'aye, as surmised.'
Granjer says in a evil voice (Dwarvish) 'Insurmountable odds ah small chance of success and nasty weather just the way we like et eh lads!'
Goarff nods at Granjer.
Goarff says (to Granjer) 'FER RAIJE!!!'
Girn grins.
Izziael says boomingly (Dwarvish) 'Ah can't wait! Ah'm go'n ta kill me some orcs!'
Izziael nods.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist suddenly drops to one knee, bowing his head.
You say 'Our numbers be grand too. We'll send em runnin scared.'
Retorax says (Dwarvish) 'Ae've got a few 'ammers o' cliath tha ae can send down on their 'eads...wish I coul' crea' some magic mushrooms though'
Goarff says 'Raije?'
Shakugan peers about.
Goarff searches the room
Retorax drops to one knee, in case.
Shakugan sits down and rests.
The presence of the minotaur can be felt all around you, only through the flashes of lightning can he be seen.
Kraxul looks around for a glimpse of his god.
Goarff says 'ah sense ah presence ah think'
Grumf says 'Raije es among us.... tha gods 'are 'ere.'
Izziael bows.
Goarff nods at Grumf.
Kraxul kneels.
Rintoor kneels.
Rynetta kneels down.
Girn kneels.
Goarff kneels.
Izziael yells (Dwarvish) 'RAIJE!'
Goarff bows his head
Betha lowers to her knees
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'My Lor' they have been warned'
Goarff yells 'FER RAIJE!!!'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (Dwarvish) 'Praise bae tu tha god o' war.'
Granjer bows in respect.
'Aye, warning well received.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist raises his head and looks at Grumf.
Grumf stands stiffly at attention.
Goarff says 'wot's this magic this mage posses tha' bae so dangerous to tha Mountain?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'He has been tol' of yer message as well'
Grumf says 'yer will shall bea obeyed lord Raije, speak yer will, et shall bea carried out.'
Rintoor nods at Kroft sagely.
'This warning however, this battle is not for my bishop to fight.'
Izziael kneels.
Shakugan blinks.
Rintoor ponders.
Izziael pulls his whips from around his body and sets them on the floor in front of him
Goarff looks at Grumf.
Kraxul tugs at his beard a bit in consideration.
Through the flashes of light, Raije can be seen standing next to Grumf 'You are needed elsewhere.'
You say 'Tha king has a mountain of dwarves ta fight fer 'im'
Rintoor pulls at his beard, twisting it between thumb and forefinger.
Goarff salutes Grumf.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist rises to his feet, his gaze more steady upon Grumf
Retorax says (Dwarvish) 'Ne'er though' aed see Raije...well...kinda'
Shakugan cackles.
Betha watches Grumf more closely
Kdutr glances at Grumf.
Grumf purses his lips and bows his head.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Yer need elsewhar will leave the city bereft of a King'
Goarff watches his King with great concern
Rintoor boggles.
Thuras raises an eyebrow.
Rynetta looks quite concerned.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Such can nah be, this ya know'
Goarff blinks.
Rintoor says in a deep voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) (Dwarvish) '...with... without a King?'
Kroft says (Dwarvish) 'That nay good. Especially durin an invasion.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks towards Rintoor
Kroft shakes his head.
Goarff says 'ah'd bae thinkin et's safe ta say we can't bae without ah King'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (Dwarvish) 'How ken a mountain survive wit'out a King?'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'The Bishop has been call'd ta a great'r purpose'
You say 'King Grumf has taught us well. '
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'One tha' can turn the tide o'yer battle wit' the threat'
The gruff voice of Raije rumbles deeply throughout the Hall of Dwarves 'Grumf has served the mountain well, however, his time as king is at end.'
Izziael says boomingly (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) (Dwarvish) 'What 'bout hav'n a queen?'
Goarff says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'None bae more readae fer such ah task'
Zotho appears to be deep in thought.
Izziael looks towards Betha
Girn nods.
Grumf says 'Raije. Yer will es mine te obey, tha great vission will see te tah culmination o' this war. All soldiers must do thar part.'
Goarff says (to You) 'ah learned most ah wot ah know from Grumf'
Goarff ponders.
Girn strokes his long braids and looks at Grumf.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist steps towards Grumf, a look of reverence and yet saddness across his face, to only be replaced with pride.
Kraxul looks around at the Thanes with a troubled look in his eyes.
Grumf lifts his chin once more, "if'n ah 'ave taught tha thanes correct then with or without mea tha mountain will endure."
Raije speaks directly to Grumf though his voice reverberates throughout the hall 'Do you remember what I have shown you before?'
Zotho appears to be deep in thought.
Zotho looks all around.
Granjer cheers for Grumf.
Grumf looks toward the avatar, "aye, lord Raije... ah battlefield unlike any other... tha bastion o' Thaxanos standing upon tha center War raging from horison to horizon... ah last beacon o' hope te tha future, one that will endure if'n all carry out what must bea done."
'War is upon the heavens and the mortal realm. The likes of which has not been seen in ages.'
'The war is here.'
Shakugan peers about.
Izziael yells (Dwarvish) 'Ah stand with ya!'
Grumf says 'then wea shall march te et ahn defend as es our way ahn honor te do.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'It be time, Bishop ta answer yer call'
Izziael raises his whips above his head
'Come forth Grumf, you have stood well with the mountain, now stand with me.'
Goarff says 'Thaxanos will not fail, us dwarves not bae knowin' 'ow ta'
Shakugan salutes Grumf.
Grumf kneels and prays for the blessing of wisdom.
Slakk looks at Grumf.
Rintoor tugs his beard quite fiercely before stating, 'We -will- endure this lads.'
Goarff salutes Grumf.
Betha stands at attention and salutes Grumf
Kroft bows to Grumf.
Goarff says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Ah pleasure Sire'
Izziael bows to Grumf.
Kroft salutes Grumf.
Girn says (to Grumf Thislebeard) (Dwarvish) 'Twas good servin' ye fer many years, me King.'
Grumf takes a deep breath.
Granjer bows to Grumf.
Kraxul salutes Grumf.
Rynetta curtseys gracefully to Grumf.
Iulh salutes Grumf.
Slakk bows to Grumf.
Retorax salutes Grumf.
Kraxul claps Grumf on the back.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Res' assur'd one day ya will return'
Goarff says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'G'luck ta ye an' wotever
Raije bae 'avein ye do'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Grumf Thislebeard) (Dwarvish) 'Been a pleasure t'serve tha mountain wit ye, Sire.'
Granjer says in a evil voice (Dwarvish) 'Ye 'ave mae allegiance in this life or tha next Sire'
A massive chariot forms in the air drawn by horses surely bred for war.
Rintoor watches Grumf with a twinkle in his eye, '...Sire.'
Rintoor salutes Grumf.
You clan gossip 'THAXANOS!! KING GRUMF!!!'
Goarff clan gossips 'THAXANOS!!!! KING GRUMF!!!!'
Goarff clan gossips 'RAIJE!!!!'
Retorax clan gossips (Dwarvish) 'THAXANOS!!!!! KING GRUMF!!!!'
Iulh clan gossips (Dwarvish) 'KING GRUMF!!!'
Grumf glances toward Kraxul and nods at each Thane in turn before standing forward, placing the tip of his ugrosh to the floor, a strike that sends sparks flying.
Slakk clan gossips 'THAXANOS!!! KING GRUMF!!! '
You say (to Grumf) 'Its been me honor ta serve under ya me king.'
Raije steps across and seats himself firmly at the reigns and awaits Grumf.
Grumf says 'stay true my kinsmen... stay true. '
Goarff says 'ye too Sire'
Zotho clan gossips 'THAXANOS!! KING GRUMF!!'
Grumf turns to regard those in attendance, a savage grin tugging at the corner of his mouth, "many wars te fight, much glory te bea 'ad.... Ah shall return."
Betha remains at attention, focused on Grumf
Goarff cheers for Grumf.
Goarff says (to Grumf Thislebeard) 'Tha envae ah everae dwarf!!'
Zotho cheers.
Goarff howls at the moon.
Grumf mounts the chariot near Raije and grips the sidebar.
Rynetta nods her head slowly in agreement.
Rintoor smiles, only slightly, before nodding at Grumf
Retorax agrees with Goarff.
Kdutr looks at Grumf.
Kdutr nods at Grumf.
Goarff says 'wot will become ah tha vacant seat ah King?'
Raije nods once to Grumf and gives a lash on the reins.
You say (to Grumf) 'Go easy on Raije sir'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist watches on stoically.
Goarff agrees with you.
Zotho glances at you.
Zotho cackles.
Goarff cackles.
Kraxul glances at Goarff.
Grumf says (to Goarff) 'trust tha gods, they Will guide ye.'
Through the lightning the minotaur can be seen once again, this time at the reins of a chariot with Grumf beside him, the horses of war quickly pull the chariot to the heavens.
Kraxul breathes a heavy sigh as he watches his King disappear.
Zotho gasps.
Girn rises from his knees.
Zotho Watches the chariot.
Goarff clan gossips 'WARGAR!!! DWARVES!!!THAXANOS!!!'
Rynetta looks quite thoughtful as she stands up.
Retorax watches Grumf disappear, chearing.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks about once more.
Dalinus clan gossips 'WARGAR!!!'
Granjer grins.
Slakk sighs.
Zotho clan gossips 'WARRRGGGAAAR! DWARVES!'
Slakk says 'Thar goes ah good lad.'
Zotho clan gossips 'HIGH KING GRUMF!!'
You clan 'Let tha king hear ya lads'
Retorax says (Dwarvish) 'Aye.'
Goarff says (to Slakk) 'Ye 'ave no idea'
Rintoor says in a deep voice (Dwarvish) 'Tha bes'.'
Kdutr clan gossips 'KING GRUMF!!!'
Shakugan stands up.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks towards Rintoor and then Kraxul
Retorax clan gossips 'WARGAR! THAXANOS!!!! HIGH KING BISHOP OF
RAIJE GRUMF!!!!!'
Izziael clan gossips (Dwarvish) 'HIGH KING GRUMF!!'
Zotho clan gossips 'GRUMFFF!! WARGAR!! THAXANOS!!!'
You clan gossip 'GRUMF!! RAIJE!!'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Both o'ya serve tha' mountain well'
Zotho clan gossips 'RAIJE!!!!'
Throughout the world dwarves shout and cheer 'GRUMF! RAIJE! THE MOUNTAAAINN!'
Goarff says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Rintoor 'as served tha mountain verae well'
Goarff nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Rintoor sighs before turning to Gorthaxul saying, 'We're ready te foight this War Thane, as ah've said 'fore... we -will- endure.'
Kraxul sits up straight, looking at the old Thane.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says ''owever only one can be nam'd'
Goarff says (to Rintoor) 'we 'ad some good times wit tha King didn't we mae old friend?'
Goarff chuckles.
Betha turns her attention to Gorthaxul, eyeing Rintoor and Kraxul occasionally.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Regardless o'who is nam'd it will take the work of all to survive this figh''
Rintoor smiles at Goarff.
Rintoor nods at Goarff.
Reirak grins at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Rintoor nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist sagely.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to You) 'Which means nah primpin fer ya'
You stare at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist grins at you
Goarff pats you on the back.
Kroft says (Dwarvish) 'Tha Xoxx bae ready fer whatever bae needin done.'
Granjer steps out from the back and glances at Gorthaxul.
You say (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Get back to yer business'
Goarff says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'she reallae bae ah good lass!'
Shakugan nods sagely at you.
Goarff coughs.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks at Kraxul
Retorax says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'One mer comment, ae swear!'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) 'Raije has decided 'pon ya'
Goarff cheers for Kraxul.
Iulh cheers for Kraxul.
Kraxul stands.
Rintoor pats Kraxul on the back.
Girn ponders.
Kroft bows to Kraxul.
Goarff salutes Kraxul.
Izziael bows to Kraxul.
Rintoor salutes Kraxul.
Rynetta curtseys gracefully to Kraxul.
Iulh clan gossips (Dwarvish) 'KING KRAXUL!!!!!'
Slakk salutes Kraxul.
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Kroft) (Dwarvish) 'Straighten yer back, lad.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says ''ail ta yer new High King'
Granjer sneers.
Izziael clan gossips (Dwarvish) 'HIGH KING KRAXUL!'
Kroft says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'Donna git used ta it.'
Thuras cheers for Kraxul.
Shakugan clan gossips 'KING KRAZXUL!!!'
Kdutr nods at Kraxul.
Kroft grins at Kraxul.
Retorax clan gossips 'THAXANOS HIGH KING KRAXUL!'
Kraxul chuckles at Kroft.
Goarff clan gossips 'HIGH KING KRAXUL!!!!'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (Dwarvish) 'I bae here ta serve th'mountain, as I always were.'
Granjer says in a evil voice (to Kraxul KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'Aye congratulations an all that blah blah blah'
Girn says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'I 'ave something fer ye, when ye ave time.'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks at Kraxul
Dalinus says (to Granjer) 'They always be hatin us Darkies'
Goarff says 'we all bae needin ah bit ah ale'
Thuras agrees with Dalinus.
Shakugan looks all around.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'I warn tha' will all be needin ta be as one fer tha days tha' are ta come'
Granjer says in a evil voice (to Dalinus Skullbreaker) (Dwarvish) 'Aye aint et tha truth'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Failure be nah an option'
Kdutr grins at Dalinus.
Goarff nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Slakk says (to Goarff) 'Ale eh?'
Betha turns to Kraxul
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist utters a few words and produces an item in his hand.
Xoric clans (Dwarvish) 'WARGAR!!'
Goarff clans 'XORIC!!!'
You say (to Kraxul) 'Wargar be ready an waitin ta carry out yer wishes.'
Xoric salutes.
Shakugan nods sagely.
Goarff turns to face Kraxul
Kdutr nods at you.
Xoric says boomingly (Dwarvish) 'Have I missed anything?'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Xoric KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'Cousin.'
You clan 'In tha common rooms. Get 'ere now'
Xoric nods at Kraxul.
Shakugan gets a glittering potion from a Robe of Many Pockets.
Thuras smirks at Xoric's saying.
Rintoor says in a deep voice (to Kraxul KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'As is tha Xaprar Krax... Sire.'
Kesatr clans 'Where did everyone go,'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist passes Kraxul a crown
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks at Kraxul.
Rintoor smiles at Kraxul.
Goarff cheers for Kraxul.
Shakugan ponders.
Kdutr nods at Kraxul.
Xoric says boomingly (to Kraxul KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'So, you're king now?'
You clan 'Enter tha hall from tha portal room'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist looks up to the heavens
Slakk looks at Kraxul.
Zotho cackles at Xoric.
Kdutr says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) ''AIL KING'
Kesatr walks in.
Kesatr gasps.
Zotho bows to Kraxul.
Zotho says (to Kraxul KegBreaker) 'King'
Kraxul nods.
You say (to Xoric) 'Raije has taken Grumf ta stand with 'im'
Retorax gets his staff ready just in case another comment is madeabout you.
Kesatr nods.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'My time be shor''
Xoric says boomingly (to You) (Dwarvish) 'Grumf's dead?'
Zotho clan gossips 'HIGH KING KRAXUL!! THAXANOS!!! WARGAR!!'
Goarff shakes his head.
Izziael shakes his head.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'IF ya 'ave any final questions, ask them now'
Goarff says 'called fer ah higher dutae'
Xoric nods.
Retorax says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Ae 'ave une'
Kesatr says 'when can I join em?'
Goarff says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'wot can we bae expectin first when tha army gets 'ere? and ye said about ah week aye?'
Reirak peers at you.
Granjer says in a evil voice (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist)
(Dwarvish) 'Aye ah got mae ah question ye sure Riaje never mentioned mae instead?'
You say (to Xoric) 'Never dead, just servin 'is lord more closely'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Aye, in six days time they will arrive'
Retorax says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Whoi in the 'ell did Cliath nae bless 'is runesmiths with the ability te create things?'
Goarff nods at Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist.
Xoric says boomingly (to You) (Dwarvish) 'Aye. I hear ya.'
Kraxul leans against the wall.
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (Dwarvish) 'Six days.'
Retorax says 'Ae've been troin te create magic mushrooms, but nae gettin anything'
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist frowns at what Retorax did.
Xoric says boomingly (to You) (Dwarvish) 'How much have I missed?'
Goarff nods at Kraxul.
Zotho says (to Xoric KegBreaker) 'Lots MiLord.'
Xoric OOC Clan: 'Oh yeah, I bought a snake today.'
Kesatr grins.
Zotho cackles.
Xoric nods at Zotho.
Retorax says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Aem serious, lad'
Kesatr says 'I got sum preparin ta do.'
Retorax says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'Ae rellae wan' te use all 'is gifts.'
You say (to Xoric) 'We've a threat comin at tha mountain soon. We need ta prepare'
Goarff says (to Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist) 'ye know anaething more about tha magic this mage bae 'avin so dangerous tha mountain etself bae at risk?'
Xoric says boomingly (to You) (Dwarvish) 'What kind of threat?'
A rumble sounds within the halls and Gorthaxul seems to shimmer and shake until his visage starts to disappear.
Reirak says in a evil voice (to You) (Dwarvish) 'Perhaps we should be sent to scout these orcs, and remove as many as we can?'
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Xoric KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'Orcs.'
Zotho cackles.
Kraxul says in a low toned manner (to Xoric KegBreaker) (Dwarvish) 'led by a bastard mage followin tha false god.'
Zotho says 'Our scouts ken jus destroy all o' dem'
Zotho cackles.
Xoric nods at Kraxul.
Girn walks in.
Thane Gorthaxul Steelfist says 'Seek an fin' as much 'bout them as ya can'
Xoric appears to be deep in thought.
Gorthaxul suddenly vanishes into nothing.