Level 3 Continued
So the group met with Olakki down in the Slag Pit in the depths of Sharn and after a brief discussion managed to convince him to help them out, if they would help him out with a small problem. It seems a clutch of Kruthiks has been hunting the depths and killing members of his flock (church). The characters readily agreed to help out and destroy the clutch of Kruthik.
Following the directions Olakki gave them they wound up travelling through ancient tunnels until they came upon a spot where it appeared fresh tool worked tunnels were made. It seems someone was recently digging down here. Following the new tunnel, they discovered it opened up into a magically lit chamber with a pile of skulls in the center of the room, and signs of a relatively recent scuffle involving at least about a half a dozen humanoids and about a dozen Kruthiks. The scent of vinegar still lingered in the air, but no bodies were present. Off in the distance they could hear the a faint grinding sound.
As the group spread out to examine the chamber, the grinding sound was quickly drowned out by chittering and gnashing as Kruthiks began swarming out of holes in the floor and walls surrounding the characters. The battle was fast and fierce and after killing several Kruthiks, the final one fled back into his small tunnel. The group decided to take a short breather and continue to examine the room rather than trying to chase the creature by squeezing through it's tiny tunnel.
After a more throughough examination of the room, the group discovered that in one corner of the pile of skulls was a gleaming steel pole holding a tattered banner (Battle standard of Might). The iron barrier had a plaque with runes inscribed on it which translated to say:
"Ashurta, slayer of these weaklings, keeper of the blade of the Ashen Crown. Even in death he is stoic and strong. The might of Xoriat has not bested him and hell goes with him."
They also discovered a bloodstained torn leather bag, with it's contents spilled all over the floor. Retriving the contents they found 11 gp, a key and a damaged journal. Further studying of the journal, allowed the group to discover that the Kech Volar (Wordbear's of Darguun, a sect of goblins) came here to Ashurta's tomb seeking the blade. Also, with in the journal was a cryptic piece of leather with picture on it. The journal also mentioned that they had a key to gain entrance.
The characters used the key on the Eastern door to enter Ashurta's tomb.
So the group met with Olakki down in the Slag Pit in the depths of Sharn and after a brief discussion managed to convince him to help them out, if they would help him out with a small problem. It seems a clutch of Kruthiks has been hunting the depths and killing members of his flock (church). The characters readily agreed to help out and destroy the clutch of Kruthik.
Following the directions Olakki gave them they wound up travelling through ancient tunnels until they came upon a spot where it appeared fresh tool worked tunnels were made. It seems someone was recently digging down here. Following the new tunnel, they discovered it opened up into a magically lit chamber with a pile of skulls in the center of the room, and signs of a relatively recent scuffle involving at least about a half a dozen humanoids and about a dozen Kruthiks. The scent of vinegar still lingered in the air, but no bodies were present. Off in the distance they could hear the a faint grinding sound.
As the group spread out to examine the chamber, the grinding sound was quickly drowned out by chittering and gnashing as Kruthiks began swarming out of holes in the floor and walls surrounding the characters. The battle was fast and fierce and after killing several Kruthiks, the final one fled back into his small tunnel. The group decided to take a short breather and continue to examine the room rather than trying to chase the creature by squeezing through it's tiny tunnel.
After a more throughough examination of the room, the group discovered that in one corner of the pile of skulls was a gleaming steel pole holding a tattered banner (Battle standard of Might). The iron barrier had a plaque with runes inscribed on it which translated to say:
"Ashurta, slayer of these weaklings, keeper of the blade of the Ashen Crown. Even in death he is stoic and strong. The might of Xoriat has not bested him and hell goes with him."
They also discovered a bloodstained torn leather bag, with it's contents spilled all over the floor. Retriving the contents they found 11 gp, a key and a damaged journal. Further studying of the journal, allowed the group to discover that the Kech Volar (Wordbear's of Darguun, a sect of goblins) came here to Ashurta's tomb seeking the blade. Also, with in the journal was a cryptic piece of leather with picture on it. The journal also mentioned that they had a key to gain entrance.
The characters used the key on the Eastern door to enter Ashurta's tomb.
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