News From the Front: Into the Depths

"Are you sure that the only way to create these weapons is to use brightstone in the forging?" asked High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer.

"I'm certain, Sire," said the Forgemaster.

"Ye know how rare that stone is. I've got a few bits left in my vaults, an' I'll happily give it, but the amount you're askin' for is a hundred times or more what I've got down there." Slipping into Khazalid, Thorgim asked, "Where do you plan to get that much brynduraz?"

General Rordin Ironmane, head of the Oathbearers, stepped forward to answer. "We've found Phineas Fireforge's secret tunnel into Mount Gunbad, Sire. The legend is true."

There were sharp intakes of breath around the room followed by a barrage of questions.

The High King raised his hand and the room fell silent. "Are you sure, General?"

"Aye, Sir. We followed the old Dwarf's trail through the Badlands and I think he really did have a secret way inside. There's a mess o' Goblins guardin' the cave, but I'll wager me ma's best servin' gold that's the way in. We'll need more Dwarfs, and excavation tools."
"Then, you shall have them. Well done, General. Well done."



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