Legacy of Death Part II: Graves of Lesser Immortals

[TerraDave]

(OoC: the 7 got cut off. Its the thing that looks like a building on the edge of the map)

Regarding the stairs: they are wide spiral stairs that lead up into the strange structure on stilts. They don't seem to be trapped or have any other unusual qualities.

Also, since Ghen is going to all that trouble...somewhere in whatever it is that is happening:

Suddenly, you find yourself within a desolate wasteland. You are alone. Dust blows around your feet and swirls about a number of broken statues made of chipped and pitted marble. The sky above is black and empty of stars, and the air brushes your skin with a chill that is as much emotional as physical, bringing you a sense of unrelenting loss.

Even as you quickly take this scene in, it's gone, replaced by the familiar faces of your companions and the sounds of the Garden of Graves.

 

[kaltfeuer]

Onward and Upward

Ghen and Shayera start up the stairs, arm in arm...

 

[ecayford]

I'm assuming Forge is leading the way ahead of the crazed couple as he was checking for dangers etc. Starting to think we need buckthorn up front as a general rule but we can work this out later.

 

[Flaming Bob]

In lieu of anyone else doing it, Lucien takes up the rear for the time being.

 

[TerraDave]

You make it up the stairs.

The structure's eastern half is mostly empty. In its center stands a table with miniature terrain elements laid out upon it. You recognize the building you're in, which means that most of the map must show the top of the cliff. No buildings are depicted, only a complex system of pathways, which run between scores of stone “cairns” (grey stone piles that could, say, cover a corpse, or at least that is one guess from looking at the map).

You see two additional exits. Each leads to a rope bridge. One goes north. The other goes back west, and hence probably by the sleepy obelisk (OoC: again, this is probably on the map attached above).

 

[kaltfeuer]

to be thorough ....

We do a perception check to look for anything of significance, hidden under the model, in wall compartments, under loose floor boards, etc. Including +1 assuming the elf is nearby.

 

[TerraDave]

Time passes...

Other then the model itself, you find nothing else that is particularly notable in the building.

 

[dyermaker001]

Nar-Heru will examine the model, and will also consult the tome for any information concerning the garden of graves.

 

[Buckthorn]

Buckthorn, still apparently shaking off the effects of the obelisk, will look about the room with the model for any signs of traffic - creatures or what not. (Perception). If none, he will suggest the party continue North. "I assume we would not want to go back west..."

And to Ghen: "Good friend, are you alright?"

 

[TerraDave]

Nar-Heru: you are confident that what is represented are many piles of stones (again, the cairns) that are used to cover graves. This one building (on the map) was used for planning or locating burials, and for ceromonial purposes. Of course, if you follow Buckthorn out the north, you may notice something else...about the map and hence the garden...

Nothing else is noted about the room or this building.

Buckthorn, Looking out, you see a largish marble building of somekind to the north. Looking back west, you see structures of rougher stone. Crossing the rope bridge will take a bit of skill. But is no problem for you, and you head towards the marble ediface.