As the fight for the tower ended, we found ourselves beside a doorway. The doorway was filled with light. Almost sunlight in quality and I was drawn to it. We’d only been underground a few days, but my heart sang at the thought of sunlight.

“We need to see where this passage leads.” I kept my voice firm and emotionless. I didn’t want anyone to know how much the light affected me. (more…)

As we rounded a curve, going slowly of course with the siege engine, we saw a tower about 60 yards away. We stopped to discuss what to do next. Was it occupied? Armed? Abandoned?

We decided to get closer. And to fire a siege blot at it. Why not cover our bets?

As we got closer Durilin was talking about the stone work. “It looks good from here. Better than much of what we’ve seen so far. I think that’s a door. In the base. It’s got to be a door….. I want a closer look.” She hooked one leg over the side of the lead cart and hopped to the ground. “Don’t,” she grinned. “Don’t fire any blots ’til I get back, OK?”

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