CLOSED! Rhun's Greyhawk OMEGA Game (ToEE)

[Dichotomy]

"If, however," Aeron adds somberly, "we take too long, our presence will be noticed. If the evil folk that inhabit this place think we might be able to save our comrade, they will likely kill him rather than let us get him back."

 

[Dire Lemming]

"I am not trying to say that those who worship evil have ever been known to be reasonable, but if they do not intend to kill him then why would knowledge of our presence change their minds? I know that we must hurry, but if we are not cautious then it will be more than just your friend who dies here."

 

[Rhun]

Sir Merrick, obviously sick of talk, marches boldly forward down the sloping hall. Zirat merely shrugs and follows, determined to find and destroy evil where he may. As they clank ahead down the slopr, the rest of you fall into line behind them, only hoping that they aren't leading you in over your heads.

The paintings and frescoes showing scenes of despicable evil continue all the way down the slope, and onward as the passage levels out. Ahead of you, the way is barred by a huge sheet of bronze, the surface of which is covered with bas-relief faces of evil, leering creatures. The massive valve is obviously placed to prevent any progress further north.

Side passages leading east and west appear to open into chambers a bit further on...

 

[Dire Lemming]

"So much for down." whispers Shoon, "So, left or right?"

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Jinx, only too happy to ignore Shoon's question about Bauble, fades into the background while the others mull over which direction to take. When Sir Merrick abruptly turns and tromps down the sloping passageway, Jinx trundles back into place directly behind Sir Merrick and Zirat. Stealing glances at the architecture but doing his steadfast best not to become too engrossed in the obviously unhealthy imagery portrayed in the frescoes, Jinx's eyes bug out with interest when the brass plug looms into view. The gnome quivers with curiousity. Stepping around Zirat to the forefront, Jinx shuffles up to the brass obstruction and gingerly prods it just once with the index finger on his left hand. Marvelous construction! A wonder of the world! Just thing of the smelting and the size of the mold this thing must've required!

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Distracted from his inspection of the brass valve by Shoon's question, Jinx turns a half beat and says, "Left, I should think."

 

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon merely shrugs in response.

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Ciaran steps toward the bronze plate. "Left? I think this bears more interest right now. It could be a door..."

Ciaran takes the time to carefully study the terrible bas-relief, looking for some sort of catch or hinge.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

"Looks like a giant brass plug. Not sure we can get past it." Jinx pokes at the brass valve again, unable to restrain himself.

Knowledge (architecture and engineering) +10. Is it a door?

 

[Rhun]

Despite Jinx's understanding of engineering, and Ciaran's curiosity, there does not appear to be a way past the bronze plug. Magic not withstanding.