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<blockquote data-quote="Whizbang Dustyboots" data-source="post: 3798055" data-attributes="member: 11760"><p>An hour later, the Gentlemen Delvers are equipped with their gear, and are standing next to the well. The bailiff, constable and a large group of curious residents stand nearby, watching.</p><p></p><p>A wet wind has sprung up, and it causes the shaft of the well to whistle as it blows across its open top. A thick rope, knotted every few feet, dangles from the crossbeam above the well, with the regular bucket and chain removed and sitting beside the well, allowing an easier descent into the depths.</p><p></p><p>"Good luck to you, then," Constable Richter says, a wry half-grin on his face as he stands, arms crossed expectantly.</p><p></p><p>The group stares at each other, uncomfortable as a few expectant coughs emit from the impatient crowd.</p><p></p><p>"So," Renraw begins, rubbing his hands in front of him while breaking the silence, "A round of Stone, Scroll, Sword to determine who takes the first bold step? Or drop, as it were?"</p><p></p><p>The sound of metal scraping on stone interrupts them as Ragglus hoists his large armored frame over the edge of the well, giving the rope a safety tug before pushing out to hang. The crossbeam gives a small groan in protest, but holds.</p><p></p><p>"Play for second," he growls, using the knots in the rope to begin his descent.</p><p></p><p>Kat shivers in the wind. He watches Ragglus's head dip beneath the well's edge for a moment, then reaches over and grabs Renraw's staff, eliciting a protest. Kat jerks the leather cap off the staff, the tip of it igniting with spectral flames in response. The townspeople take a few steps back and mutter.</p><p></p><p>"Lea- " Renraw trails off. "How dare you?"</p><p></p><p>"He needs light," Kat says simply. He loops the staff through his belt so that the burning end remains level with his back. The magical flame tickles Kat's neck as he moves one leg over the edge.</p><p></p><p>"Viouesoeri!" Tock begins and Kat looks up.</p><p></p><p>"I shall be careful, Dargus," he says.</p><p></p><p>"Anything about this well we should know?" Kat asks the constable. </p><p></p><p>"It's a well. There's water at the bottom."</p><p></p><p>The 10-foot diameter well shaft is constructed of fitted masonry stones. The stones are covered in moss and small weeds, but looking carefully, Ragglus can see numerous handholds cut into the side of the well, descending the 80 feet to the water below.</p><p></p><p>"Madam Bailiff," Tock says, reaching out to take the bailiff's hand. "I fear I must now take temporary leave of you. Worry not, as thoughts of you will keep me warm in this dank well." </p><p></p><p>Renraw smiles uncomfortably as he watches Tock descend lower and lower, trying to think of any means possible to delay his own descent.</p><p></p><p>"Anything noteworthy among your pilfered items to keep an eye out for, good citizens? Constable? Madam bailiff?"</p><p></p><p>"Bring up whatever you find," Bailiff Schultheis. "We'll use the bucket if need be."</p><p></p><p>"Right." Renraw swings his other leg over the side of the well and grabs the rope. </p><p></p><p>The Gentlemen Delvers find themselves swaying on the line, one above another, above the black water of the well. Above, the constable leans on his elbows, watching the activity below.</p><p></p><p>"Uh, just water below?" Katadid calls down, his thin arms already beginning to burn from the strain.</p><p></p><p>Ragglus puts up a finger more polite than the one he normally uses for signaling and shushes the wizard. The big man continues down the rope, pausing every few feet.</p><p></p><p>The others wait, listening to the sound of the creaking from the crossbeam above and the wind whistling across the open top of the well. In the dark water below, something splashes, perhaps a large frog or fish.</p><p></p><p>Ragglus notices that the plant growth around the handholds gets dramatically thicker below where he currently dangles. He looks up once again. Past the other two, he can make out Renraw above them straining to keep an eye on his precious staff. With an amused half-snort, he silently motions for Kat to climb down closer. He uses his free hand to direct the glowing end of Renraw's staff down as far down as Kat can reach, giving him a clearer view of the wall of the well.</p><p></p><p>He grins as he spots a strange shadow cast by the flickering magical flames. A narrow gap in the wall of the well reveals a secret door left barely ajar.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whizbang Dustyboots, post: 3798055, member: 11760"] An hour later, the Gentlemen Delvers are equipped with their gear, and are standing next to the well. The bailiff, constable and a large group of curious residents stand nearby, watching. A wet wind has sprung up, and it causes the shaft of the well to whistle as it blows across its open top. A thick rope, knotted every few feet, dangles from the crossbeam above the well, with the regular bucket and chain removed and sitting beside the well, allowing an easier descent into the depths. "Good luck to you, then," Constable Richter says, a wry half-grin on his face as he stands, arms crossed expectantly. The group stares at each other, uncomfortable as a few expectant coughs emit from the impatient crowd. "So," Renraw begins, rubbing his hands in front of him while breaking the silence, "A round of Stone, Scroll, Sword to determine who takes the first bold step? Or drop, as it were?" The sound of metal scraping on stone interrupts them as Ragglus hoists his large armored frame over the edge of the well, giving the rope a safety tug before pushing out to hang. The crossbeam gives a small groan in protest, but holds. "Play for second," he growls, using the knots in the rope to begin his descent. Kat shivers in the wind. He watches Ragglus's head dip beneath the well's edge for a moment, then reaches over and grabs Renraw's staff, eliciting a protest. Kat jerks the leather cap off the staff, the tip of it igniting with spectral flames in response. The townspeople take a few steps back and mutter. "Lea- " Renraw trails off. "How dare you?" "He needs light," Kat says simply. He loops the staff through his belt so that the burning end remains level with his back. The magical flame tickles Kat's neck as he moves one leg over the edge. "Viouesoeri!" Tock begins and Kat looks up. "I shall be careful, Dargus," he says. "Anything about this well we should know?" Kat asks the constable. "It's a well. There's water at the bottom." The 10-foot diameter well shaft is constructed of fitted masonry stones. The stones are covered in moss and small weeds, but looking carefully, Ragglus can see numerous handholds cut into the side of the well, descending the 80 feet to the water below. "Madam Bailiff," Tock says, reaching out to take the bailiff's hand. "I fear I must now take temporary leave of you. Worry not, as thoughts of you will keep me warm in this dank well." Renraw smiles uncomfortably as he watches Tock descend lower and lower, trying to think of any means possible to delay his own descent. "Anything noteworthy among your pilfered items to keep an eye out for, good citizens? Constable? Madam bailiff?" "Bring up whatever you find," Bailiff Schultheis. "We'll use the bucket if need be." "Right." Renraw swings his other leg over the side of the well and grabs the rope. The Gentlemen Delvers find themselves swaying on the line, one above another, above the black water of the well. Above, the constable leans on his elbows, watching the activity below. "Uh, just water below?" Katadid calls down, his thin arms already beginning to burn from the strain. Ragglus puts up a finger more polite than the one he normally uses for signaling and shushes the wizard. The big man continues down the rope, pausing every few feet. The others wait, listening to the sound of the creaking from the crossbeam above and the wind whistling across the open top of the well. In the dark water below, something splashes, perhaps a large frog or fish. Ragglus notices that the plant growth around the handholds gets dramatically thicker below where he currently dangles. He looks up once again. Past the other two, he can make out Renraw above them straining to keep an eye on his precious staff. With an amused half-snort, he silently motions for Kat to climb down closer. He uses his free hand to direct the glowing end of Renraw's staff down as far down as Kat can reach, giving him a clearer view of the wall of the well. He grins as he spots a strange shadow cast by the flickering magical flames. A narrow gap in the wall of the well reveals a secret door left barely ajar. [/QUOTE]
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