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Nilak
The storm had died down somewhat and the captain had called everyone on deck. Nilak and Sernir stood on the boat deck listening to Marreth. "The Elves plan on searching the Cave of the Dead tomorrow at sunrise for the Palantiri and we’ll be waiting for them." Sernir nodded in approval at this.
Nilak personally had nothing against these elven intruders, but if they robbed him of any amount of treasure he would make it a personal thing. However Nilak was not prepared to go into the Cave of the Dead. That place meant doom for anyone who dared to enter.
"Maybe we can give them a little surprise. Any questions?” No one said anything. It was usually better not to ask questions about these things. However in the back of Nilak's mind he thought, what was so important about these Stones that the Corsairs and Elves were willing to lose everything?
Sernir leaned over and spoke to Nilak, "Be prepared for an early start tomorrow, Lossoth. You are going into that cave."
"Some places get their names for a reason. I think the Cave of the Dead is one of those places." Nilak cast a spiteful glance over to Sernir. Maybe you should go into the cave, Corsair, he thought.
"You're not paid to think." Sernir spat back. "You're paid to find those stones and bring them back to me. Now go get some rest, you'll be worthless if you're tired tomorrow."
Nilak wanted to stay and argue, but he knew Sernir was right. He nodded to Sernir and headed off to get a good night's sleep. He would need as much energy as possible for the next day.
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