Gromgard sat in his armory, watching Giblet, the only goblin he had good with a hammer, mend his sword again. He began thinking that using the goblins' blood as a magic catalyst was making the blade more and more brittle. [color=f1f101]"What's more important, Gnarl?"[/color] He asked the elder goblin at his side. [color=f1f101]"A blade that will last me many more battles or a blade that can do more damage?"[/color]

[color=8a6666]"I'm not entirely sure, master."[/color] he replied. [color=8a6666]"Both have their advantages. Mayhaps you just need a stronger metal? I'm sure the Sable Lords wouldn't deny your request."[/color]

Just then, there could be an argument heard between a skeletal butler and a goblin. Gromgard didn't care about the skeletons, not being a huge fan of them, but respected the undead beings as one of the Sable Lords was a skeleton.

[color=8a6666]"Should I check that out, master?"[/color] Gnarl asked, moving to stand.

Gromgard nodded, his eyes trained on Giblet's technique. Though crude, the smithy goblin had a knack for making stronger weapons and armor than any of his brethren and, by most, was considered second only to the dwarves.

---Meanwhile, in the hallway---

"I have a message for Sir Gromgard." the skeleton said, looking down at the guard-dressed goblin in front of the door to the forge.

"Give me, I give Master." the goblin smiled, his hand outstretched.

"I'm sorry but it comes straight from a Sable Lord and I was asked to deliver it to him directly." the skeleton replied.

"No! Master no like boney mans. Give me." the goblin frowned, a slight growl in his voice.

The skeleton sighed with a frown. "I can't disobey a Sable Lord."

"My Master Gromgard." the goblin smiled.

[color=8a6666]"What's going on out here?"[/color] Gnarl asked, the door slamming behind him.

"Ah, Gnarl, I have a message from a Sable Lord for Sir Gromgard. This guard won't let me pass." the skeleton frowned with a slight growl towards the goblin in question.

Gnarl facepalmed before glaring at the skeleton. [color=8a6666]"Master's not the biggest fan of skeletons. How important is this message?"[/color]

"It comes straight from a Sable Lord-" the skeleton began.

Gnarl hit the skeleton on the top of the head with his walking stick. [color=8a6666]"What is the message? I can tell you if it's important enough for you to tell him or if I should tell him."[/color]

The skeleton sighed before beginning the message. "Sable Lord Rodias has requested that all Chapter Keepers and all inhabitants above level 40 report to the throne room.

Gnarl pushed the guard aside before opening the door. [color=8a6666]"Tell him."[/color]

The skeleton nodded before rushing forward. "Sir Gromgard, a message from Sable Lord Rodias. Among many others, you were summoned to the throne room."

Gromgard stood and turned, facing the skeleton. [color=f1f101]"Thank you,"[/color] he said calmly. [color=f1f101]"Gnarl, keep an eye on Giblet."[/color] With Gnarl in charge, Gromgard left to the throne room, currently weaponless.