Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

Byntrou looks on with a faint unease as the party approaches the town.

"We'll not have time for investigating today, then. Do any of those buildings look like a good prospect for lodging, or are we going to chance sleeping in the open this evening? My people are a folk of the wild, but given that we don't know the nature of this threat to the temple, I'm loathe to be exposed in the dark."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

As the party decends closer into town, their observation from above holds true. There appears to be about 20 houses - none of which appear to be inns or taverns. There is a small building that appears to be a small temple, although it is shut up tight. The other buildings that are not residences are small. Neither of them appear to be large enough to be a store, either. Both of these buildings are shut up tight.

Destiny responds to Byntrou by adding, "It would appear that if we wish to not sleep outside we will need to intrude on a local cottage." She looks up high to Bahruul's great height and continues, "And it would appear that Bahruul's appetite will need to be fed by rations, too. Perhaps it is good we don't have to worry about Pwent's appetite..."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“I’m surprised they don’t have a tavern at least, and a little disappointed too, as I thought we might get a spot on the floor there...then it doesn’t look like they have much for the miners here at all. Hmm, well I don’t know how welcoming the people here will be Destiny, so if going door to door doesn’t work we might have to find our way inside the temple,” Keryth adds. “You know, being up in these mountains reminds me of where I did my training. Ahh, crisp mountain air...invigorating isn’t it,” he remarks, looking around at the others as he inhales deeply.

 

[D20Dazza]

Bahruul studies the hamlet seriously, his eyes darting from shadow to shadow looking for any sign of danger. "As Byn says I'm happy sleeping outside. But, in this probably hostile environment it would be best to stay in-doors for the sake of our holy friend over here" Bahruul says, a smile dancing in his eyes "I say we approach the temple and knock. If no one answers Keryth enquires of one of the villagers why it is locked and if we could perhaps rent it for the evening. If so, we break in, if not, we break in" Bahruul grins and spreads his arms wide "Direct" he says with a wink.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“I’ve been sleeping outside for longer than you’ve been alive, young one...so there’s no need to look for lodging on my account,” Keryth remarks, glancing at Bahruul. “Let’s just head in and see what’s going on, shall we,” he continues, starting towards the temple as Bahruul suggested.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The small temple sits near the center of the small hamlet. There is no light inside, although the rough windows don't allow much in the way of looking inside anyway. The window glass is thick and smokey and gives the impression that even if there were light on inside it would only reveal a shadowy picture. The door is locked.

[Sblock=OOC Bahruul]The door does feel like there might be a possibility of pulling it off of its hinges and free of its lock, however.[/Sblock]

All in all, the temple cannot measure much more than 20 x 30 feet. Its walls are composed of field stone - as are all the buildings around this hamlet. It would seem like building stones are rather pleantiful.

Destiny adds, "I can try to see inside if you guys think it is important enough - like I did with the scorpion."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Well I think I’ll try banging on the door first, and if no-one answers we’ll go knock on a few doors and see what’s what,” Keryth declares, stepping up and knocking on the door loudly.

 

[D20Dazza]

"And I'm confident I can rip the door from its hinges if we do want in" Bahruul says turning to see if there is any reaction to Keryth's knocking from the houses standing around the temple.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Wouldn’t ripping off the door defeat the purpose of gaining access to the temple Bahruul, both as a defensive location and as protection from the elements?” Keryth asks. “If it comes to that, we might as well go find a cave or something similar, and leave the door where it is.”

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

"There are other ways to open a locked door that don't involve destroying it," Byn says. "It may take a little longer my way, but we'll be able to lock the door again afterwards."