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Near the Ley Line
Several dwarves were lost in the sudden and violent wrenching within the lines, but the great enchantment which tore through this land was not so mighty as to collapse the newly widened tunnel, a passage now large enough for the great bodies of the giants to move with ease. At the shaking of the lines, the two giants draw their swords and survey the area for the approach of enemies. No enemies are visible, of course, for an attack such as this was made at a distance. “The woman,” the first says to his companion, “she and the dragon must have done this.” Peering into the darkness of the tunnel, the second nods in agreement. “Yes, this was an assault upon the lines .....”
Disappointment mingles with anticipation in the voices of the giants for while it is disappointing that their opponent lies out of reach for the time being, that battle is joined here on the surface is great news indeed. While the first resumes his guard over the work of the dwarves the second seats himself on a boulder and withdrawing a rectangular black stone from his travel pouch begins to sharpen his blade.
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