Re: In the Land of Zu
She really had no expectations on what they'd find once inside the fortress, especially at this level, but it definitely wasn't this. Then again, considering the painting on the wall as if it was a window looking out over the entrance, this was probably the Promaxim's private quarters.
Danyka knew Khuno was a competent and skilled guide and scout, but she still wasn't sure how well she'd do in combat. In any case, she didn't want to risk their guide.
She pointed to the stairs down and the corner, and was inwardly happy that Khuno knew what she meant and agreed.
"Korkas," she whispered to the big man, "check out that door down here on the left."
"Ioelenna, want to try those doors over on the right-hand wall?"
"I'll check out the door on the far wall. I suspect it'll be the Promaxim's quarters, so that leaves you, Tealon, to cover everyone's back. That work for you?"
She tried to deploy her small team in a way that would clear this floor as quickly as possible. She wasn't sure if Jheridan and Katrin would follow them once they took care of all the guards on the roof or if they'd stay there and keep an eye out.
If they made it down two more levels, they could probably open the front doors and let Nicollo, Viktor and Fluffy in. They knew the dungeon was the level below ground level, and she was wondering what they'd find there.