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The attitude of the orcs is almost jovial. They aren't as hostile and monstrous as most of the stories say; at least for now. These ones may be the exception rather then the rule. But you still wouldn't trust them, and you don't think they'd be very gracious hosts... Which is all the reason why you need to come up with a plan to escape!
The orcs take you back to their camp. Situated in an off-shoot of the cave system, this part seems less wild and a little more homely. You can tell the various creatures and monsters on this layer of the dungeon don't come by here once the orcs started living there. The orcs put you in cages made of iron bars, driven straight into the rocky cave walls- no wood for crafting things down here.
Soon enough, you meet the orcs leader. He is certainly the oldest among them, though his actual age in human years may be a mystery- orcs don't live that long compared to humans; so he's probably younger then Young James, but certainly, he looks and sounds much more ragged and old. His body is stretched and scared with battle and wounds- and yet a certain strength still pervades him. His form is adorned with uncut gemstones taken from the earth, washed and cleaned free of dirt, but not yet given the shape of a sophisticated, civilized hand.
"We found 'em wandering around the caves. Near the place where we get water."
The old orc looks you all over, before stopping on Richard. Jon sizes him up- he knows the party could hold him hostage for the rest of the orcs- or if he's injured somehow, use the distraction to get their weapons at least...
<span class="mu-s">"You- that symbol around your neck... You share the same sign as that tomb of the dead above. Do you think yourself a holy man?"</span>
"Holier then you, beast."
<span class="mu-s">"Silence! You will cast off that heathen symbol and give your offerings to the lord of this place- our All-Mighty Abazuzu!"</span>
What should Richard do?
>Go along with the Old Orc
>Use his secret knife-leg and make an attempt to escape
>Spit in his face
