The metal tip of the pole slid into the hole in the locking mechanism and then turned as Beldak rotated the pole.  With a click the bar swung free and as this was the only thing holding up the trapdoor it swung down and to the side.<br/><br/>There was a surprised YIP as a Kobold came crashing down to land in a heap and lie stunned on the ground at Beldak’s feet. From above there came another equally surprised YIP as the other Kobold saw his companion just disappear downwards.<br/>