[WarBringer]

Together, Valthalion and Roa took off toward the Inn to investigate the sound they had heard. The rain began to intensify, and both were soaked. Near the doorway, Roa slipped and fell. Valthalion stooped and lifted her up, and then they both continued their run. Breaking through the bucket brigade that was fighting the dauntless flames, they ran toward the stairway to the second floor.

They found only ruin. The stair had indeed collapsed, leaving a pile of rubble in its wake. Roa dropped to her knees in disbelief and exhaustion. Valthalion lowered his head, unbelievingly. Roa stood up then and said "We must check this rubble for people and items, lest they be lost forever." Valthalion nodded, and together they began to search the rubble. WHat happened next shocked them both. First, a groan came from amid the rubble. Digging quickly, Roa uncovered the man who had knocked over the barrels earlier! Valthalion looked on in disbelief at the motionless figure, when suddenly he heard footsteps from behind him. Turning around, he saw a hobbit sneaking behind them. Roa and Valthalion were back to back, wondering what to do with the situation.