So me and Brent are here standing alone at this mine entrance. When suddenly it transforms into a luxury mansion entrance. Like what the hell is going on here?

Tye is beside themself. 

“Brent am I seeing this right?” Tye asks as he grasps Brent’s shoulder in shock having turned his head to their posterior.

They’re surrounded by an army of elves. A legion. Having based camp before them. The moment the goblin veil fell off from Nora’s incantation in the dungeon the veil fell off outside it too. Now here stands the retinue of a four thousand elven army.

The grounds they stand on wisp away and on display are Diamond Kings general’s nephew. Leading the charge with his companion at arms. A giant rhino like creature. 

They stand clad in Aether steel. They stand before an army covered in it. It’s as if a Roman encampment just suddenly materialized. A bucket drops. 

What was a mere hole in the ground now turns into a grand building goblin temple meant to honor the coming of their future king. He would be escorted through these halls to his wedding day bells with Feralis. So nothing has been left unattended. The demon simply suspended everything. With no veil everything is revealed. 

Feralis can be heard screaming… 

Tye and Brent now stand before an iron door. Bigger than it was before. About two stories tall and built into a wall. It is a carved and chiseled masterpiece.

Everyone is taken aback by the display. Tye and Brent in dismay, is when She enters the equation. Strange it would seem that Azeal would be walking with the enemy but his eyes are only on her that is offending.

“You should go.” She states as she pushes Tye’s head into the doorway. It creaks a little but an inch. Brent and Tye shuffle in as the masses come crashing down at them. 

She’s gone again before they can offend her. She really doesn’t want to bother with the rabble. As for Azeal he’s got his eyes locked on her warning her not stay any longer. She rolls her eyes and in a flash she is gone.

“Holy shit!” Tye screams as they fall back against the iron door as it closes. It’s being beaten on and they can feel it. 

Brent stands against the wall. A hand held high to avoid falling over. He can feel his heart racing and he’s drenched in sweat. 

“That was fucking close. Did you see that!?” Tye exclaims. 

Brent gestures.

“Yeah like thousands of them. Ears too I know.” Tye replies back. 

They start speaking in sign language to each other out of habit.  

“Dude they were like elves!” Tye signs

“I know it’s crazy. They just appeared out of nowhere.” Brent signs back. 

“Fuck!” Tye shouts out loud kicking at the floor. “How are we supposed to escape that?”

Brent shrugs. As he does so two little sprites fall off him and form into a Chicken. It squawks. 

“Shit! This is freaking awesome. You better get a license for this.” Tye declares.

Brent motions a little. 

“Yeah I know we’re not in America anymore, licensing doesn’t cover that. Good.” Tye responds.

“Can you hear me?” Feralis calls out. 

“And it talks!?” Tye screams and races around.

“I am an avatar at your disposal. My name is Fer-… my name is Bob and I’ve an interest in making sure things go right in all of this.” The three foot chicken states. 

“Oh my god I’m in heaven.” Tye squeaks. Hugging the thing with all their might. 

“Settle down child. I need you ready to fight this demon. She’s laid traps in my stepple. I was going to get married in here…” bob laments. 

“Oph. That’s ruff. Well, let’s kick her ass together then our feathered friend.” Tye proclaims. 

Brent nods in agreement.

“Wait!” The bird caws. Then chokes a little.

“I’ve something to say. I can’t really help you much but I want to keep eyes out for you to help.” Bob states. 

“Little chick, just stay behind us and we’ll deal with it.” Tye tells Bob. 

“Squawk” Bob calls out. 

“I don’t know what the hell is going on but I’m loving this…” Tye proclaims. “Let’s catch up with the gang. Common Brent they can’t be too far ahead.”

Brent lumbers forward picking up the large chicken and putting it on his shoulder. He waltz down the hallway which is impressively vaulted and clearly lovingly designed. Though Feralis can see markings made by the entity known as Head. Defacing the goblins design. Scratches and markers and such things. It’s making her so mad.

“I’m supposed to be getting married to my beloved here. It was going to be perfect.” The chicken croons.

“It’s okay Bob. We’ll save your girlfriend for ya. No problem.” Tye calls out totally in love with the moment. 

Obstacle 43. Trust