Silence descends all around you as you slowly walk into the sacred Hall of Heroes.
Around you all is dark, but yet you are still surrounded with a feeling of calm
and warmth. Sir Cedric's hushed voice can be heard behind you speaking in reverent
tones,
"Enter now into the Hall of Heroes where the Lord Valas pays homage to the noble
friends and defenders of this realm that exist independent from the ranks of the
Knights of Silver if you dare. Be warned however! For if thou be unworthy the
guardians of this place have been known to come alive to defend the sanctity of
these hallowed halls."
With that Sir Cedric backs out of the Hall leaving you standing alone in the
dark threshold staring into the inky blackness. Trembling slightly you take a few
hesitant steps forward...and gasp in surprise as the entire Hall is suddenly illuminated
by a shining silvery light emanating from life sized and perfect statues lining
the path on either side. All of the statues have plaques at their bases made from
black opal and inscribed in letters of the purest mithril silver describing the hero.
Fear grips you as you remember the words of Valas' seneschal concerning the Guardians
of the Hall of Heroes and you begin to doubt your own worthiness to walk among
these sacred beings. But then a soothing symphony of voices is heard in your head
and with a start you realize that it is coming from the statues themselves,
