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The voices are not human and your blood runs cold at the realisation of it. Above the whining gabber of a multitude of small creatures you can hear the bellow and growl of at least two immensely large Hordim. That these are Hordim you are certain for there are no other creatures in Arborell that make such distinctive sounds. Backing up from the turn in the passage you realise the danger that you are in, and know that only a fool would stay to test his luck further. It is time to put as much distance as possible between yourself and these creatures.
Turning about you cautiously retrace your steps back to the surface. From each tunnel entrance that you pass there comes more of the ominous voices, muffled and distant but Hordim nonetheless. Sweating in the cool depths you move as quickly as you are able, all the while attempting to remain silent and unnoticed. More than once you sense movement in the shadows, the flickering lights that line the passage throwing dancing shades across the rock walls. It is only now that you see the small signs that should have alerted you to the Hordims' presence here. Boot and foot prints, discarded pieces of torn clothing and crude cut marks made by carelessly carried weapons, all now recognisable and acute reminders of the danger that has proven so close.
At any time you feel you may be discovered but luck is with you, none of the mine's residents notice your passing and you are soon within sight of daylight. When you reach the mine entrance you are glad for both the comforting light of day and the reassuring bulk of Pallenten, grazing quietly in the nearby grasses. Mounting the great horse you turn her towards the south-west, leaving the old mine behind and the dangers that reside within.
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