Watching the goblins climb down ahead of him, Lucius grabbed the rope and started his own descent. His hand touched the wall, encountering a smooth stone covered in moss.
While not as slippery as glass, the surface was unusually even, offering little grip for a climb back up. This realization prompted him to sweat, and doubts about relying on the kobolds for their exploration began to surface.
He couldn't help but wonder, 'Does Kaida have another rope or something just in case?' Despite his concerns, he continued downward.
The sudden sound of weapons clashing and a creature's "Aii" scream jolted him from his thoughts, causing both him and Lily above him to pause and listen.
In the eerie silence that followed, he strained his ears for any further sounds, but the wind whistling through the gorge created echoing noises that distorted everything.