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_Once again, the sound of war echoed up from the deep mines of Aura Runedar. Proud dwarves shouting the respected names of their fore fathers and homes marched fearlessly into battle, causing an uproar deep beneath the surface. The battle raged on for hours before a series of several dozen explosions suddenly detonated one after another collapsing the very surface directly over the mines. Dirt, rocks, and splintered trees seemed to bounce into the air before falling deep into the earth, leaving behind a huge crater filled with rubble.
Soon after, the Council of Moradin emerged from their gates covered in blood and dust,. Accompanied by their surface allies, they took their positions on the battlements above the Hold's entrance as Norwick's defenders, now well aware of the danger, watched on in horror and anticipation.
A few dwarves manned a specially modified ballista as the other council member readied their axes at the edge of the crater, taunting their enemy. Before long, a raspy but intelligent voice rose up to answer the dwarves and filled the hearts of the townsfolk full of dread. Then a great mass of flesh appeared from the deep darkness of the crater. The sight of a monstrous beholder sent screams of terror throughout the town of Norwick and its assault on the dwarven defenders was merciless. The dwarves fought the creature the best they could, until an order was shouted and the dwarves retreated from the monstrosity as fast as they could._
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A huge shimmering bolt fired from the ballista and plunged directly into the Beholder's horrible eye. An explosion of many colored flames erupted from the impact catching many of the defenders, blinding the onlookers and sending a heat wave across Norwick and the Nars Pass, along with tiny bits of Beholder gore.
