ruehammer, Paladin of the 11th Circle, had just ventured far and wide through Butcherblock seeking evil to destroy. After a few heavy days hacking through undead skeletons, filthy goblins, and deadly scarab Truehammer became weary and started heading towards his mountain fortress home - Kaladim. fter turning a bend in the road and within sight of the crossroads he suddenly felt the sting of pain across his face. Whirling around he discovered that an Elder Krag had slashed him with his beak. What audacity! Heh heh, little did that Elder Krag know about the valor of the Kaladim Paladins! After a time the Elder Krag lay blood soaked at Truehammer's feet. Truehammer felt a power he had never known before. He realized he must meet his Guildmaster posthaste. ith speed and stamina only dwarves know, he raced towards Kaladim's gates, and was greeted warmly by it's citizens. "Welcome Truehammer", replied the Guildmaster. "You have served well so far. For this you are awarded the 12th Circle". So with much weary joy Truehammer walked to the nearest inn. After selling a Krag carcass to the innkeep, he sat next to the warm common-room fire and sipped a tall mug of dwarven ale. was a good night indeed. His thoughts drifted towards his friends. Where were the other Avengers? He would need to tell his tale when they next met... |