As the heavy planks of the colossal gate slowly creaked open ahead, the only thing that Axe could see inside was the glimmering tips of a hundred pointy spears cautiously aimed at their heads.
At first, he was pleasantly surprised to see the barrier start unexplainably lifting as his group began to approach the legendary city of Alesh. But now, seeing the grim faces of the guards congregating before him, he was not so convinced anymore that this was the sign of a welcoming greeting to town.
He was, of course, very aware of the terrifying impact that the appearance of his reduced crew must surely have had on their unsuspecting hosts, given the unusual presence of the various creatures that accompanied them.
That was the reason why, in an effort to ease the spirits somewhat, and as an ov
