Balrog of Moria From: wraithling@aol.com (Wraithling) Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000 It was a long descent into the bowels of the mountain. First the vent had led into a narrow stone corridor leading farther and farther down. Then there were the almost unscalable walls and finally the maze of confusing and intersecting chambers and caverns. And the heat! It had become hotter and hotter! There looked to be even more chambers. And the doors were so small. Almost as if they had been built by Dwarves. Perhaps treasure could be found as well? Suddenly, all thoughts of treasure leapt from his mind as a giant black fiery being strode into view carrying a burning whip and a sword of red fire. The Balrog of Moria!! Should he... Mention SAURON's name and use it to get the Balrog's obedience APOLOGIZE for the intrusion and try to leave ATTACK the Balrog and take whatever treasure he can find Tell a STORY about how he got lost and how it won't ever happen again OFFER the Balrog money or artifacts to let him go BOW down before the Balrog and acknowledge his awesome presence FLEE Any suggestions on survival and artifact retrieval? DS 98 challenge rank Thanks in advance Referenced By Up