Locmire's Quest: Book One A Tales from Calencia Novel
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Chapter 21
The Entrance to Pizenchaffe
Locmire, Red, Lot, and Urganox had finally arrived at the foot of Mt. Pizenchaffe. The cool winds blowing in from Lake Ormavon and the Zanasee Ocean caused a significant drop in the temperature. The mountain was a colossal natural wonder. While standing at the bottom, none of the heroes, other than Locmire, could see the mountain’s peak through the thick white clouds. The mountain had seen many years of wear and tear from the elements: Its base was covered with loose rock and dirt which were brought down by hard rains after years of erosion. The Pizenchaffe Mountain range stretched all the way to the western coast. At one point the Pizenchaffe Mountain range met the Arplasia Mountain range, creating Morgorath Valley, the former home of the Brazurkins. Now that they had finally arrived, it would be up to Lot to gain them entrance to the underground city. Time would soon tell if, in fact, he had found the entrance to the long forgotten home of the Dainties.
“I still believe us to be on a wild goose chase. The Dainties have been long dead,” said Urganox as he hopped off the large plow horse that Locmire had purchased from the innkeeper, David.
“I have a very good feeling that they still live,” said Locmire.
“Oh they are alive. Drunk, nasty, and angry as ever,” said Lot as he began to climb up the face of Mt. Pizenchaffe.
“Whur ye be goin lad? Ye don't pect us to be climbin all over dat mountain like a ornery ole billy goat, do ye?” asked the Pirate.
“No, I do not, Red. The entrance is just a few more feet away,” said Lot.
“You mean to tell me that with all of the scavengers searching for Daintish artifacts, no one has ever found the entrance?” asked Urganox.
“The best place to hide something is where everyone can see and no one suspects. Every great thief knows that,” said Lot as he slid a large slab of rock out of the way, revealing a tunnel that led down into the mountain. The rock that covered the entrance to Pizenchaffe had surely deceived many, as it was not as large as it appeared. It was long and wide, but only an inch thick, making it rather easy to move. The Thief smiled at the group and jumped down into the tunnel.
“I have not heard him scream of pain yet. It must be safe to enter,” said Urganox as he walked over to the hole and jumped down.
“After you,” said Locmire to Red.
Red looked down at the dark hole and hesitated for a moment.
“Ye sure dey got lots of drink down thar, Locmire?” asked Red.
“More than your mind can even begin to consider,” replied the Wizard.
Red nodded with excitement and plunged feet first into the hole. Locmire waited for a moment, allowing Red ample time to clear out of the way, and then he jumped down.