Vanadan steps away from the runes calmly and hides his hands in the sleeves of his black robe. The elf nods to Marl's suggestion and turns to observe the lava pool and the undead more closely while trying to find a suitable position for him to be if something goes wrong.
Vanadan moves within arm's reach of the wall without hesitation. "Fascinating..." the elf mutters as he runs his fingers over the runes trying to uncover their meaning.
[ooc: Decipher Script +8]
A cruel smile appears on Vanadan's face when he sees her face, but he stays silent. He prepares to fire if the woman tries to cast a spell.
[ooc: ready action]
"Let's get this over with then," the elf replies. He takes a piece of cured leather from his sleeve and starts to cast a spell.
[ooc: cast mage armor on self]
"Maybe we should check the source of that voice and see whats happening here," Vanadan says softly. "There must be some reason why they are digging up despite the risks." ...In other words there must be something worth the risk, he thinks.
OOC: Maybe I should've added "IF he can get a clear shot" :D . With the penalties, it's unlikely that Vanadan will hit the creature. In case somebody falls down (Jagos or Grog) he will get a better shot with lesser penalties, no? Then he will have his shot.
I'm still thinking do I get the same...