The two burst out of the stairwell at the top floor only to find an orc standing guard, stationed to keep the inmates here in order. The hall was open toward the center of the building, a railing separating them from the courtyard several stories below. Clearly the orc was surprised to see the escape attempt had made its way here, but he was also happy. He was dressed the same as the orc in the courtyard, loin cloth and little else, though he also wore gray warrior’s paint on his face.

The orc smiled briefly, then went serious again.