[AU] Siege on Ebonring Keep - Part 2
Erekose13
Explorer
Ys-Korros checks to make sure the rope is still secured then helps Ys-Baddaden to lower the litorian. "Down you go.". He remains ready to either jump down the hole if trouble presents itself or to lower Ritsar himself while Ys-Baddaden defends them should the apes deside to attack then.
Rybaer
First Post
The giants slowly lower Ritsar down the hole. Above, the apes continue to make noise but do not approach any closer.
At the bottom of the shaft, Ritsar finds an open passage leading into the darkness. He holds a torch aloft to try to get a better look, but the light seems to have difficulty penetrating the gloom. He then realizes that this is because the construction down here is all of dull, black stone. The chamber he stands before is no more than thirty feet long, fifteen wide. Flanking the length of it are a number of grotesque statues (gargoyles) - also of black stone. Set in the far wall appears to be a circular portal, though it is diffucult to discern its composition.
The lower level feels considerably cooler than the level above and a chill breeze ruffles the litorian's fur, though it is not apparent where it could be blowing from.
At the bottom of the shaft, Ritsar finds an open passage leading into the darkness. He holds a torch aloft to try to get a better look, but the light seems to have difficulty penetrating the gloom. He then realizes that this is because the construction down here is all of dull, black stone. The chamber he stands before is no more than thirty feet long, fifteen wide. Flanking the length of it are a number of grotesque statues (gargoyles) - also of black stone. Set in the far wall appears to be a circular portal, though it is diffucult to discern its composition.
The lower level feels considerably cooler than the level above and a chill breeze ruffles the litorian's fur, though it is not apparent where it could be blowing from.
Erekose13
Explorer
Provided Ritsar doesn't scream in terror, Ys-Korros says, "Okay Pyior, you are next." then to Ritsar, "Ritsar, Pyior is coming down, is everything okay down there?." Then back to those above, "After him it is your turn, brother. I will try to climb down the rope after that, hopefully it will be secure enough for me."
Rybaer
First Post
The rope is securely tied to one of the protruding fragments of the stairs and everyone makes to the bottom okay.
From the open doorway into the gargoyle lined hall, Pyior casts Detect Magic. After a few moments of intense concentration, he lets the spell lapse.
"I suspected as much," he says. "That portal at the end of the room is imbued with powerful magic. Nothing else in here seems to be, though." He still casts a skeptical glance at the statues.
The room itself is quiet and...lonely. The darkness is oppressive. There is no evidence of any manner of creature having been in here - even down to a complete lack of spider webs.
About halfway into the room, the circular portal set in the far wall begins to resolve itself. It is pitch black, smooth as glass, yet reflects no light. Its properties create an illusion of infinite depth rather than solid surface.
From the open doorway into the gargoyle lined hall, Pyior casts Detect Magic. After a few moments of intense concentration, he lets the spell lapse.
"I suspected as much," he says. "That portal at the end of the room is imbued with powerful magic. Nothing else in here seems to be, though." He still casts a skeptical glance at the statues.
The room itself is quiet and...lonely. The darkness is oppressive. There is no evidence of any manner of creature having been in here - even down to a complete lack of spider webs.
About halfway into the room, the circular portal set in the far wall begins to resolve itself. It is pitch black, smooth as glass, yet reflects no light. Its properties create an illusion of infinite depth rather than solid surface.
Erekose13
Explorer
"Now that is an interesting portal. Given that we seem to have little options for any other direction, I think it prudent that we try to move through this if indeed it can be breeched. Perhaps if we try to prod it first just to test the waters so to speak." says Ys-Korros as they all approach the weird black portal cautiously. He draws his sword again and advances close to the blackness and slowly thrusts his sword into it.
Rybaer
First Post
Ys-Korros:
Others:
The moment your sword makes contact with the portal, all the lights go out. You find yourself in utter, pitch dark. The air is decidedly cooler and there is a slight hint of breeze. Something about this place feels wrong...as if your very will to live is being repressed.
In the distance, you hear a scream of heartbreaking intensity, a scream of agonizing pain. Again, the scream pierces the emptiness, calling out for you. It is Ys-Baddaden. "Brother, help!"
Try as you might, you cannot seem to get a bearing on the direction of the screams.
In the distance, you hear a scream of heartbreaking intensity, a scream of agonizing pain. Again, the scream pierces the emptiness, calling out for you. It is Ys-Baddaden. "Brother, help!"
Try as you might, you cannot seem to get a bearing on the direction of the screams.
Others:
As Ys-Korros' blade touches the portal, the black surface ripples like a stone cast into a still pool. Pure blackness spreads out of the portal and up the giant's sword and over his body in a mere fraction of a second. A moment later, Ys-Korros is gone and the portal is still and ominously silent.
Ys-Baddaden looks at the portal is shock. "Brother!" he yells frantically. When there's no response, he reaches forward and places a hand on the portal. He disappears just like Ys-Korros did.
Pyior looks hesitant to follow so brazenly into the unknown. He looks up at Ritsar, a hint of fear in his eyes.
Ys-Baddaden looks at the portal is shock. "Brother!" he yells frantically. When there's no response, he reaches forward and places a hand on the portal. He disappears just like Ys-Korros did.
Pyior looks hesitant to follow so brazenly into the unknown. He looks up at Ritsar, a hint of fear in his eyes.
