He figured it was a gamble, letting her go, but the pay off, if she WAS willing to ally, was more than worth it. And if not, then he would send a drow back with the message carved in their chest, which would probably do more damage to her than him holding her. Of course, her returning alone was not going to do her any good, so she had to do SOMETHING to off set it, and an ally would do that. He hoped.<br/><br/>He put a stipulation on it that it would not drop immediately, instead waiting a half minute before it dropped, to ensure all the targets were on the proper side of the gate. Once the trap was in place, he settled back, considering the best course of action, before deciding to do another raid, but this time everyone would be involved, though the kobolds as loot carriers only. Something that would relieve them to no end, he thought.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Journal Entry #20</div><div class="spoiler_body">Well, been here for nearly half a year now, got most of the front half the base built. Time to get some serious loot, get more combat minions, and start getting ready for the REAL portion of the plan. A few more rooms in the back, a couple hidden doors, and then we are in for the long haul, where it is raiding, expanding, and repeating.<br/><br/>At least the orc is being a bit more pleasant to be around. I just wish she would stop flaunting herself so much. She tests my control far too much.</div></div>