Bruto's spare gear included a brand-new set of Dwarf Heavy Armor crafted by Barrend himself, featuring resistance to shoving impacts; a Cold Iron Hand Axe, Bruto's own creation, unenchanted yet razor-sharp; a heavy Black Iron Tower Shield, one of the trophies found in the Succubus Palace's treasure vault, capable of absorbing flames, though Bruto found it too cumbersome and thus never used it—now it was just right for Barrend.
As Bruto helped his father "try on his new clothes," Lancelot and the old Dwarf discussed the latter's experiences after his death, as in some ways, everyone was now acting as Cranvo's proxy, and there were many uncertainties surrounding Barrend's death that needed clarification.
