Chapter 1: Slavery

You sleep a full night, the first time in weeks. Even though your room is a cage with sheets on the floor, you sleep deeply. You awaken naturally, no one yelling or whipping you, only the normal bustle of people moving. You go to the food line, the first time since you came. It's a small room, mostly outdoors. 5 young elves are spooning black soup into bowls. There is also chunks of bread and mugs of water. About 2 dozen people of various races watch you as you enter the room.

As you get in line, a goliath comes up to you and hands you a cup. Here, a drink for the future.

Chugs the mead To the future

As you chug the drink, this foul taste crosses your throat.

He drank me piss! The goliath howls and everyone laughs.

You manage to find another halfling, but as soon as you sit, he gets up and leaves.

Don't be worrying about him, he hates everyone. a dwarf with one eye says to you.

Your fist collided with the goliaths face and he just smiles.

You're going to regret that. He walks away.

Why? Look at this place! Many of us have been taken from families or are criminals owing punishment. The only entertainment we get is from killing other people. It's enough to make anyone go mad.