Once back on Kurn, Xukhezur sent his two remaining optic orbs south and west to scout for signs of more civilization, as he himself began exchanging telepathic messages with his protomorphic minion, as it was escorted by Captain Lu'Vayla Dezuqui the Velocimaster and four of her company to see Lord Turrex. The lord was one of the founders of that particular enclave which lay near the southern edge of the Lorosfyr. In this remote region of the underdark, the people of the enclave had had recently come into contact with a few clans of midgard dwarves, who shared the imaskari's lack of faith in the gods. It was with three of these that Lord Turrex spoke, as the captain and the Xukhezur's minion emerged into the long subterranean hall, after having been quickly vetted by the guards at the various checkpoints.
Lord Urzaius Turrex was a tall, lean and dark, with short cropped white hair, garbed in a broad-collared nightscale greatcoat and a sash bearing the sigils of his station. Wall sconces bearing everburning torches lit the hall, revealing the lord, his guards and the three immortal otherworldly dwarves he spoke with. These dwarves occupied light mithril breastplates, with exquisitely marked pauldrons, vambraces, and greeves, all of which bore the symbols and etched creeds of their corresponding clans. They all glanced momentarily at the patiently waiting captain and minion, before turning their attentions back to the lord.
"I welcome you to an extended stay, and to consider our proposal of building a portal or a vessel that can facilitate trade across the Lorosfyr. The people of this enclave are eager for opportunities to expand their horizons, and to helping this community grow and prosper to the extent that we are welcome. I understand you brought some of your finest spirits, so I've arranged for a feast to be held so that you may show us how to best enjoy them in the fitting manner. If you like, our court concierge can guide you to our kitchens, kettles and ovens, where you can sample the fare before being shown to your accommodations." Urzaius was overheard saying as he nodded in in turn to each. "Lady Echoshaft and Lords Giganfist and Underblast, if you'll excuse and pardon me, other matters of state appear to require my attendance at this moment."
"We thank you, hun. It appears you and yours will be among the best neighbors we've known in these parts," replied the thoughtful and reserved Lady Inosha Echoshaft with a smile, mostly to remind the other two lords of the fact. The two dwarven lords nodded in agreement, as their expressions began to lighten up. "Aye, we should soon provide you more detailed information regarding this area you've chosen to settle, so we have a chance to mark the extent of our claims and establish borders. Your side of the void was always more perilous than ours, and our clans will likely agree to officially forfeit some claims that we have been hard pressed protect on our own." added Lord Athek Underblast, who then turned to clap the impregnable Lord Urlgar Gigantfist on the back, who eventually nodded with a sigh of resignation. "That's better. Let us at least see what they can do with them and perhaps give us new ideas in the process." Athek said, who helped Inosha usher Urlgar from the hall before Urlgar himself could think of another reason to protest.
Lu'Vayla and Xukhezur's minion moved aside, and gave a small bow from the waist as the dwarves passed and exited the room. From the world of Kurn, Xukhezur listened to his minion summarize what had just occurred, asking what it should say to Lord Turrex. Led by Xukhezur's telepathic commands, the minion slid through the air a bit toward Turrex, inches above the ground, before speaking. "Greetings Lord Turrex, on behalf of my creator, Farseeker Xukhezur Kavinath, I come bearing a report. The city of Lithium on the world of Kurn was recently sacked by fiendish forces, and as fortunate as it was that most of the citizens and their guests successfully fled, my creator never discovered their intended route or destination. Neither of us are familiar with the sewers they used to make their escape, nor can we reach them from the city itself. If those who plundered our armory cache in the Deep Waste are among these people, then my creator should try and use one of the armory's master
tracer gems before they make it to another warded settlement."
Lord Turrex listened patiently until given a chance to respond, "Tell your creator that I will send one as quickly as I can. Captain Dezuqui, see to the matter of retrieving one from our head quartermaster after handing him this note, I will see to informing your company of your temporary absence." he said, smoothly walking over to scribe a quick coded note and seal it with his arcane mark. "Once you are prepared, we will send you to Kurn directly using our primary Batrachi Terminus."
