|
Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2001 - 2007 All Rights Reserved
|
464
 Carefully you traverse the loose stonework and find your way to the shaft. It is no more than a roughly cut hole in the stone but it is wide enough to allow you to pull yourself out of the pit. With your equipment thrown into the hole before you, you take the time to rest before pushing your way further into the shaft.
Within the narrow tunnel you can see absolutely nothing, but with no other option available you force yourself forward, pushing your sword and pack before you as you delve further and further into the mountain. After a time the shaft becomes smoother, and gradually you notice a dim light growing in the darkness ahead. There is also the muffled sounds of activity, a commotion created by large creatures running through a long passage. It is indistinct, but a sure sign that you have found a way back into Stoneholme itself.
With a need to move quietly you edge forward and find yourself at a turn in the shaft that you guess veers to the north. Along this new arm the air is cleaner and some distance ahead you can see the clear outline of an opening, covered by a metal grill. Beyond this grating there comes the distinct sounds of large numbers of Hordim running, and every so often the harsh cry of an order being given. Something has stirred them.
It takes time but eventually you find your way up to the end of the shaft. Behind your pack you can see only the dim glow of a passageway and hear the sharp clack of metal-shod boots against cold stone. After the exertions of the past hours you decide the best thing to do is rest, and wait hopefully for the Hordim to move on.
|
This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
|
Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2001 - 2007 All Rights Reserved
|
