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<blockquote data-quote="ltclnlbrain" data-source="post: 2424695" data-attributes="member: 12882"><p>Haha, well I don't think you have too much to worry about, Pinotage. The game's going to take the characters all the way to level 20 eventually, so it'll still be around by the time you get back. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Chapter 4</strong> </p><p></p><p>"Do you have any idea what this was?" Davi asked, peering curiously at the broken apparatus.</p><p></p><p>Tash traced his finger over the glyph carved into the structure's base. The gnome had seem similar things before, in one of the many books in his mentor Allustan's library. "From what I can tell, this glyph is reminiscent of arcane symbols representing the element of air. It represents a name, probably of somebody important or high-ranking." </p><p></p><p>Tash leaned closer to inspect the remains of the structure. He noticed numerous runes and glyphs carved into a slot on the inside of the frame, where the "mirror's" glass should have been. The gnome recognized them as arcane symbols signifying transportation. Looking around the base, the gnome then came across a few shards of an unidentifiable shiny black substance that felt like stone. It was slightly cold to the touch. </p><p></p><p>Tash picked up all of the black shards and then passed them to Sardonic. "Any idea what these could have been? Looks like this frame might have been some kind of transportation device, judging from the runes on the inside."</p><p></p><p>"So it's possibly a portal, then?" Davi asked the wizards. "One that someone wanted out of commission..."</p><p></p><p>"Portal, gate or transportation device...doesn't matter now that its broken," said Sardonic. "I agree that it probably has a connection with the Plane of Air." He straightened up from his stooping position. He had lost interest in the device. Why it was here was puzzling. It did seem out of place, but he wasn't here to solve mysteries.</p><p></p><p>Tash took the shards back from Sardonic and placed them in a pouch. "Looks like there's nothing else here. Should we rejoin the others now?" </p><p></p><p>The idea of transportation magic had awakened an unfortunate suspicion in Davi. Taking another good look at the runes and then quietly sighing, hoping not to be too obvious in her doubt, Davi nodded at Tash's suggestion. "Yes, I suppose we must catch up," she agreed. </p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>"Hello, I'm Pyrius."</p><p></p><p>Ju'lindra felt herself jump a bit, startled by the sudden voice beside her. The monk turned to the white-robed man, the last arrival to the party at the abandoned office. She forced herself to relax as she chided herself for her lapse in awareness. <em>Watch it Ju'lindra. Too much focus will leave you vulnerable and may get you killed. Always keep your mind open to all sides, and your body ready to react without thought or hesitation.</em></p><p></p><p>Still, the man's sudden willingness to talk intrigued her. He had not said very much since he had shown up, and she was curious as to his motivations for joining the expedition. Besides, he certainly seemed friendly enough. </p><p></p><p>"I didn't mean to startle you," Pyrius said apologetically.</p><p></p><p>Ju'lindra smiled and extended her hand. "Don't worry about it. I am Ju'lindra. Ju'lindra Amraphen. It is good to meet you, Pyrius. Would you care to explain why you haven't introduced yourself at the meeting? And why you came to me first, even though I'm obviously not the leader of this group? In Heironeous' name, I still don't know who invited me in the first place."</p><p></p><p>Ju'lindra had never been one for subtlety.</p><p></p><p>Pyrius seemed to be at a loss for how to answer the questions. He thought for a bit, then opened his mouth to speak when Carpal made a silencing gesture. The group was entering another room. The central hallway opened into a large chamber with wings leading to the east and west. Across the chamber to the north yawned a twenty-foot-wide open arch draped from top to bottom in translucent cobwebs. An eerie green light flickered from beyond the webs, casting strange shadows about the room. The place smelled of animal spoor and wet fur.</p><p></p><p>To the west, three short stairs led to a wide marble dais, but the far end of the wing was obscured by darkness. Huge slabs of cracked masonry and irregular piles of scattered debris choked the eastern wing, giving the appearance of complete collapse. The sibilant, almost human whispers present in the passage became a chorus in this massive chamber, eerily echoing off the walls. </p><p></p><p>Unnerved by the whispers, Ezreal turned back to the others, one eyebrow cocked. "What the hell do you suppose that is? Did our pint sized priestess forget to mention that we are graverobbing a <em>haunted</em> tomb, Carpal? Traps are one thing, but I'll tell you now if the dead want to hold on to their treasures so bad that they have crossed back over to hold on to them... well little miss can handle that business on her own. I'll take a guardian with a throat that can be slit any day over this creepy banshee wailing."</p><p></p><p>Carpal waved his hand dismissively. "It's probably nothing. A lingering magical effect, some fancy construction or something. Still..." The paladin gripped his glaive tightly as he looked around. "A little caution never hurt."</p><p></p><p>Keira sniffed the air and frowned. She cocked her head to one side to listen, then pointed to the collapsed eastern hall. "Something's coming," she said.</p><p></p><p>The others too heard it then, sounds of breathing and scuffling in the rocks. From a concealed narrow passage in the debris emerged three wolves, snarling and baring their fangs. Two of the mangy curs looked as if they hadn't eaten in days. The third wolf was a little larger than the others and did not look hungry in the least; a straight line of scar tissue bisected its face from forehead to muzzle.</p><p></p><p>"They've fought humans before," Ju'lindra said, pointing to the scar.</p><p></p><p>"Yeah, and it looks like they're ready to do it again!" shouted Carpal as the wolves leaped to the attack.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ltclnlbrain, post: 2424695, member: 12882"] Haha, well I don't think you have too much to worry about, Pinotage. The game's going to take the characters all the way to level 20 eventually, so it'll still be around by the time you get back. :) [B]Chapter 4[/B] "Do you have any idea what this was?" Davi asked, peering curiously at the broken apparatus. Tash traced his finger over the glyph carved into the structure's base. The gnome had seem similar things before, in one of the many books in his mentor Allustan's library. "From what I can tell, this glyph is reminiscent of arcane symbols representing the element of air. It represents a name, probably of somebody important or high-ranking." Tash leaned closer to inspect the remains of the structure. He noticed numerous runes and glyphs carved into a slot on the inside of the frame, where the "mirror's" glass should have been. The gnome recognized them as arcane symbols signifying transportation. Looking around the base, the gnome then came across a few shards of an unidentifiable shiny black substance that felt like stone. It was slightly cold to the touch. Tash picked up all of the black shards and then passed them to Sardonic. "Any idea what these could have been? Looks like this frame might have been some kind of transportation device, judging from the runes on the inside." "So it's possibly a portal, then?" Davi asked the wizards. "One that someone wanted out of commission..." "Portal, gate or transportation device...doesn't matter now that its broken," said Sardonic. "I agree that it probably has a connection with the Plane of Air." He straightened up from his stooping position. He had lost interest in the device. Why it was here was puzzling. It did seem out of place, but he wasn't here to solve mysteries. Tash took the shards back from Sardonic and placed them in a pouch. "Looks like there's nothing else here. Should we rejoin the others now?" The idea of transportation magic had awakened an unfortunate suspicion in Davi. Taking another good look at the runes and then quietly sighing, hoping not to be too obvious in her doubt, Davi nodded at Tash's suggestion. "Yes, I suppose we must catch up," she agreed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Hello, I'm Pyrius." Ju'lindra felt herself jump a bit, startled by the sudden voice beside her. The monk turned to the white-robed man, the last arrival to the party at the abandoned office. She forced herself to relax as she chided herself for her lapse in awareness. [i]Watch it Ju'lindra. Too much focus will leave you vulnerable and may get you killed. Always keep your mind open to all sides, and your body ready to react without thought or hesitation.[/i] Still, the man's sudden willingness to talk intrigued her. He had not said very much since he had shown up, and she was curious as to his motivations for joining the expedition. Besides, he certainly seemed friendly enough. "I didn't mean to startle you," Pyrius said apologetically. Ju'lindra smiled and extended her hand. "Don't worry about it. I am Ju'lindra. Ju'lindra Amraphen. It is good to meet you, Pyrius. Would you care to explain why you haven't introduced yourself at the meeting? And why you came to me first, even though I'm obviously not the leader of this group? In Heironeous' name, I still don't know who invited me in the first place." Ju'lindra had never been one for subtlety. Pyrius seemed to be at a loss for how to answer the questions. He thought for a bit, then opened his mouth to speak when Carpal made a silencing gesture. The group was entering another room. The central hallway opened into a large chamber with wings leading to the east and west. Across the chamber to the north yawned a twenty-foot-wide open arch draped from top to bottom in translucent cobwebs. An eerie green light flickered from beyond the webs, casting strange shadows about the room. The place smelled of animal spoor and wet fur. To the west, three short stairs led to a wide marble dais, but the far end of the wing was obscured by darkness. Huge slabs of cracked masonry and irregular piles of scattered debris choked the eastern wing, giving the appearance of complete collapse. The sibilant, almost human whispers present in the passage became a chorus in this massive chamber, eerily echoing off the walls. Unnerved by the whispers, Ezreal turned back to the others, one eyebrow cocked. "What the hell do you suppose that is? Did our pint sized priestess forget to mention that we are graverobbing a [i]haunted[/i] tomb, Carpal? Traps are one thing, but I'll tell you now if the dead want to hold on to their treasures so bad that they have crossed back over to hold on to them... well little miss can handle that business on her own. I'll take a guardian with a throat that can be slit any day over this creepy banshee wailing." Carpal waved his hand dismissively. "It's probably nothing. A lingering magical effect, some fancy construction or something. Still..." The paladin gripped his glaive tightly as he looked around. "A little caution never hurt." Keira sniffed the air and frowned. She cocked her head to one side to listen, then pointed to the collapsed eastern hall. "Something's coming," she said. The others too heard it then, sounds of breathing and scuffling in the rocks. From a concealed narrow passage in the debris emerged three wolves, snarling and baring their fangs. Two of the mangy curs looked as if they hadn't eaten in days. The third wolf was a little larger than the others and did not look hungry in the least; a straight line of scar tissue bisected its face from forehead to muzzle. "They've fought humans before," Ju'lindra said, pointing to the scar. "Yeah, and it looks like they're ready to do it again!" shouted Carpal as the wolves leaped to the attack. [/QUOTE]
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