*Dwarven Kingdom in Asulon Under the First Grand King Thorik Grandaxe*
As Gimrik reads the sentence aloud the few Dwarves watching silently look on. The sentence bellows through Gimrik’s lips “Stronghold Grandaxe, ye’ be sentenced ter’ death fer breakin’ laws set by ter mighty Grand King Thorik!.”
The lever is pulled and water soon rushes over Stronghold Grandaxe
As the crowd disperses and Stronghold falls unconscious in the chamber suddenly the door swings open and he falls to the ground. Gimrik smacks him across the face and as Stronghold comes to Gimrik whispers, “Get out ‘o ‘ere befer’ dey foind yer’ again lad!”
*Many months later*
A disguised Stronghold Grandaxe makes his way through some market stalls
Gimrik recognises the man’s facial features and grabs his arm. “What’r’ya doin’ ‘ere lad! Yer’ suppose’ter be dead!” Stronghold explains that time has forgotten him and with simple disguises he only needs to fear the oldest of the Dwarves recognising him. As the two converse back and forth they hear a thunderous bellow from inside the building they are outside. As they rush through the door they see none other than Gorum Frostbeard Falling down the stairs.
Stronghold dives under the falling dwarf saving him from what would surely have been a fatal encounter with the floor
The three aging Dwarves soon find themselves recollecting the times of King Simmpa and Charles Taking notice of how far the Kingdom has declined. “Sumfin’ needs ter’ be done” the Group mutters.
The three Dwarves quickly decide to send out letters to any remaining elder Dwarves still alive within the realm to bring them together for a meeting. Only the most trusted and experienced Dwarves receive the letter.