Another Point of View

[Sohala]

That which follows will be extra information about certain topics of the dungeon and dialog that your characters are not usually privy to. I hope it helps flesh out details, but it is not to be considered in-character knowledge.

[Sohala]

It was yet another boring day, papers to sign, orders to give, disagreements to settle. “Who knew being an evil villain involved so many dull activities…” Mused the occupant of the chair. “Always the same stuff, the demons want more souls, the dragons want more gold, and the undead are always falling to pieces. There has to be something entertaining to do…” It lets out a sigh as it went to return to its paperwork, but suddenly it sat upright. “I’ve got it!” Shouting the next words, “Prukahn, where are you? I know you have been eaves dropping, now show yourself!” An audible pop sounded and an imp appeared in front of the chair’s occupant.

Bowing in mid-flight, the imp addressed it, “I am sorry master, but I do it only to protect you.”

“Yes, yes, we’ve been over this several times…” The occupant replied in an annoyed tone, but waved his hand in dismissal of the topic, “That is not why I summoned you, quite the opposite really. I have a small task for you, I want you to go out and get me a few guests for some entertainment I have planned.”

“Any particular type of guests?” asked the imp hesitantly.

The occupant thought about it for a moment and then replied, “A variety would probably be best.” It nodded as if agreeing with itself.

The imp gave a small salute, and then disappeared with another pop. The occupant then returned to its paperwork, but this time, it wore a big grin.

[Sohala]

It had been a fortnight since the chair’s occupant had given its orders to Prukahn, and it couldn’t wait for the show. The imp had promised that he wouldn’t be disappointed, having found several contestants to participate.

Viewing the events through several scrying pools, it sat surrounded by glowing pools. Some motion on one attracted its attention, “Ooo, action already. Four verse six, this should be interesting.” It looked on as the two sides squared off. The ringing of metal on metal could be heard, and then a scream broke through the din of noise, “Wow, what a gusher. I didn’t know humans had that much blood in them.” Said the occupant as it clapped its hands in glee.

[Sohala]

“Oh my! That is soooo going to hu...” There is a loud knock on the room’s door. Turning away from its scrying windows, “What the hell is it?! I was just about to watch this group get incinerated.” Yelled the figure in the chair.

There is a pair of pops and Prukahn appeared in the room. “Master, she is here.”

The figure huffs and starts to turn around, “Tell her to go away, I’m busy.”

“I think you misunderstand master, she is here, now.” This is said somewhat hesitantly. There is another knock on the door but this time it is rather loud.

The figure in the chair starts to pale, “You let her in, are you crazy?!” There is another loud knock on the door, and the figure gives a sigh, “Fine…open the door.” The imp gives a slight bow and flits over to the door, flipping several small levers before turning the knob. In stormed a scantly clad, beautiful female with large bat wings. “Ah…Scarlet, wha…”

Fire literally burned from the female’s eyes, “Don’t Scarlet me, you promised you would take me pillaging tonight, and I find you cooped up here, playing with your little windows again!” She crosses her arms and just glares at the figure.

“Well…you see…something came up at the last minute that needed my attention.” It rang its hands together as it spoke, “I just don’t know if I will be able to make it this week.”

Scarlet seems to deflate and the fires burning in her eyes died down, “But you promised…” She stamped one of her feet and started to pout.

Knowing when it was defeating, the figure gave a sigh, “Fine, just let me grab my things.”

A mischievous grin crosses her face, “Do you think we can keep a few more slaves this time? The last batch just didn’t last all that long.” The figure only shook his head in reply.

[Sohala]

Setting forth from the starting room, the group of six was lead by a slip of the gnome through the passages.

The composition of the group was rather odd, but paladin had to admit, “The gnome knows what she is talking about, having helped the group avoid two patrols so far, and preventing many of us from setting off deadly traps. Our glowing companion is a true boon to our endeavor though; supplying much needed light in this godforsaken lightless tomb. The tall fellow looked like he might be handy when conflict breaks out, but so far he has been a witless burden, insisting on attacking the patrols instead of avoiding them. We have been able to hold him back thus far, but how many more times before we are unable to do so? The tattooed one is showing a keen intellect, but speaks very little. There is something off about him though, I just cannot place it. The last member of the group I am not for sure of, he is of a different faith, but he appears wise beyond his year, making him a valuable al-.” A previously locked door swung open, interrupting the paladin’s thoughts. From the door came an orcish battle cry and four orcs swinging axes.

The paladin moved to place himself between the group and the threat, but their big brute charged past him to attack the orcs. With a long sigh, the paladin moved to help and was greeted with an axe to the gut. The pain was intense, the wound deep, and the blood started flowing as the orc ripped it from his body and he collapsed. Even as the darkness started to take him he saw that his effort may have been worth it as the rest of his group makes haste from the scene, alive for now…