"Ah, guests. You are standing on the threshold of the castle of Hargulka, the troll king." Each word comes out

"Ah, guests. You are standing on the threshold of the castle of Hargulka, the troll king." Each word comes out as a rasp, like steel dragged across stone. "King Hargulka not invited you, borba." The trolls surrounding him stare at you silently, hate in their eyes.

"Ah, guests. You are standing on the threshold of the castle of Hargulka, the… — Kingmaker