are well aware of Belloc's role in keeping an eye to the activities of Morlock the Betrayer. What most of you do not know is that Belloc intends to raise an army and confront Morlock himself. To this end I ask that any here who would willingly give aid do so, for in times of war there is nothing more perilous than fighting a war on two or more fronts. History has taught us that such a venture is ill-advised. But if Morlock can be dispatched before the Demon King's forces have a chance to get
organised, then our chances of survival will be greatly increased. We are sending another company along to replace those who were killed or injured gaining this Fortress. I ask that any who wish to accompany this complement speak up now." With that, Finrod reseated himself.
A dwarf bearing a double-headed battle-axe in his belt stood and bowed to the Master of the Fortress.
"Master Finrod speaks sooth. The need of the Four Kingdoms is dire and must be met. I am Grol of Munden, and I was dispatched to this place with the purpose of bringing your attention to the increasing numbers of goblins and gnomes slipping past your defences and playing havoc with travellers, ambushing them on lonely stretches of country road. As I must return by way of Lund, I will accompany you, master Belloc." He bowed and sat down. Belloc bowed gravely in response.