Backyard Dungeon 13: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Logan Jacobs

Author:Logan Jacobs [Jacobs, Logan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

When my wives and I reached the Yennih capital, the city was already abuzz with activity, and the delegations from the Twilight Region had been given rooms in the palace for their protection. The people of The Gloom were still wary of outsiders, and the Golden Guild hadn’t helped matters. Most of the guild merchants were still upset about the presence of more tradespeople from the Crardu and Dolrath lands in the city.

Now, with the leaders of the Twilight in the city, the vibe of the Yennih hovered between excited and suspicious. Dolrath and Crardu soldiers helped to patrol the streets, and the Goblin and Deep Gnome delegates had been asked to remain within the palace walls. I knew we’d have a long road ahead of us to achieve real peace in the underworld. But the meeting that was supposed to take place over the next few days was a long stride toward our goal.

My family went up to our rooms to settle in and prepare for the meeting, and Ondur sent his chamberlain with a note to inform us of what to expect.

Regent Wrath, Lord Duik, and the other ambassadors from the Goblin city states have arrived and been given rooms. Chief Ekneme, the Nomadic Lords, and Third of Grimthorn are also in the city and have taken rooms at an inn. However, Chief Murdrak and his retainers are staying here in the palace, due to his advanced age and the burden traveling creates.

Elder Vireel of Neclathan has also arrived and been given rooms. There has been no response from the Spirans of the Tectris Forest. Regent Wrath has informed me that both he and Lord Duik sent messengers to the Spirans, but they have “no interest in the affairs of mortals.” One of my clerks will record the minutes of the meeting, and I intend to send a copy to the Tectris Forest all the same.

Lastly, the Lords of the Quartz Caverns have also come. Regular rooms proved to be unsuitable to them, so I have given them use of my private gardens for the duration of their stay. The gardens have been closed to the public, and I have posted guards to protect them.

The rest of the note was Ondur’s apologies that he could not come to greet us personally, but that was understandable. As the High Chief of The Gloom, Ondur’s duties would keep him very busy before and during this historic meeting.

The meeting itself was to take place in a large and little used council chamber.

“My father used it when he would call all of the Yennih nobility together,” Ibseth explained. “It was usually just so he could threaten and bully them. Father liked to rule by fear, much like Ursenger did.”

“At least Ondur will put the chamber to better use,” Nileme said in a dry tone. “I hope there are enough guards in the city to post around and outside of the room.”

“Do you think someone will try something?” Amrila asked.

“I don’t know what to expect,” the Dolrath princess replied.

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