"Swatting goblins is great, Pral," Talia says. "But please don't attack anything else unless we know it is a threat, and not just scared of us. Many creatures can be aggressive when scared, but they don't necessarily mean any harm."
Now that's something you don't see every day," Talia murmurs softly.
Has she read or heard anything in history or legend that might explain this place? Granted, she never paid much attention to her schooling, but perhaps there is some clue to be found in memories of tedious lessons. If not, she asks the others if they know who may have fashioned this place, and when, and why.
Not, she supposes, that this is relevant right now. The screeching may be the goblins, or it may be the goblins torturing something, but either way, she suggests they make their way for it as directly as possible, then explore, if they wish to, later. Assuming none agree, then, she moves quietly about the chamber, trying to determine where the sound is coming from. Also, if she happens upon a creature - a rat, or even large insect - that might be able to lead them to the goblins, then she bends to converse with it.
John: Talia has sling in hand, not knife, which I believe you said isn't really designed for combat.
Also, is it worth having two marching orders, one for when we have to go single file, and one for when there is room to go two abreast? If so, I'd suggest:
- Pral and Landrau (tanks)
- Talia and Med (range)
- Elendil (the poor fool who gets hit from behind!)
Pral is happy enough to be here in this situation and to be part of a team. This is one of his life's ambitions realised! He nods at the suggestions of others and agrees to be as reserved as possible when it comes to combat. He stares about the place in wonderment, marvelling at the architecture and lost grandeur of the hall. He is happy to wait for directions.
Elendil stares around at the chamber in awed silence. "Who or what made this place? And for what purpose?" Looking up at the balcony he says softly, "If we could rig a rope and hook, I think I could climb my way up on to the balcony. I could scout a way through from the second floor."
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