They were led through more of the underground city, this time toward what was clearly its center. The pyramidal structures grew larger and more elaborate as they approached, and the number of elves they passed increased dramatically. Word of their capture had apparently spread, because many of the elves stopped their activities to watch the procession of humans being escorted through their city.
Their destination was clearly the most important building in the city—a large chamber that had been carved into the highest accessible point of the cavern. The entrance was flanked by guards in ceremonial armor, and the doorway itself was decorated with carved reliefs that depicted what looked like historical scenes.
