Cold Truths (part 1: The Missing Duke)

Lazlow · Sep 9, 2005

Ah, here we go...!

Swipe searches the bureau for traps first, then pulls out his picks to set to work on the lock.

taitzu52 · Sep 9, 2005

Uri's eyes still strain to see down the hall, his ears still listening for that strange noise. We're taking our damn time, aren't we....he thinks, but not one to leave an opening for being flanked, he can think of no other tactic. He breathes another heavy exhale as he sees Tyler move on to the next room rather quickly. He turns around once more, ready to rush past the others to get Swipe out of harms way if need be.

mps42 · Sep 9, 2005

Lazlow said:
Ah, here we go...!

Swipe searches the bureau for traps first, then pulls out his picks to set to work on the lock.

[sblock]
The lock is ornate and intricate, one of the more complex that youve ever seen. In the flickering torchlight its' difficult to see inside the lock but you think you might have seen the slightest flash of green from inside the lock. Also there is a small hole just below the keyhole that you think you saw a glint of metal from. You get the distinct impression that it would be VERY dangerous to try to open the bureau without the key.
[/sblock]

mps42 · Sep 9, 2005

Argent Silvermage said:
While Swipe is searching that room Tyler will check the next room.

After just a few feet you come to the last door in the hall. The door jamb has been shattered and the door itself is hanging slightly off its' hinges, looking like it may have been kicked in.
Pushing on the door, it swings reluctantly in revealing a room that looks like it more belongs in a slaughter house than a fine mansion.
There are blood spatters and smears along every wall and a dried, sticky pool of the stuff in the far corner. What was once a bed has been pummels into a broken heap of wood and batting. The once-fine armoir has been beaten and broken, its' doors ripped off, sides stoved in and the few small drawers tossed about the room.

mps42 · Sep 9, 2005

Uri, Woden & Aleran:
[sblock]
In the wan light from Uris' flickering torch, you wait in eerie silence. You can just make out Tyler, with his lantern, opening the last door and peering inside.
You can just make out muffled noises coming from upstairs.
[/sblock]

taitzu52 · Sep 9, 2005

"Hurry up, tomb raiders." Uri whispers mockingly, "They're up the stairs." He points ominously to the ceiling, and moves up, back to the wall.

(OOC- Move to M10)

Argent Silvermage · Sep 9, 2005

Tyler

"There is nothing left useful in here." Tyler says "When swipe is done let's check across the hall."

Lazlow · Sep 9, 2005

Swipe lets out a low whistle. Crikey... I think this one may be outta my league... Still, there may be a key around, perhaps if the owner's still - well.. If the owner's body is still here...

He puts his picks away yet again, with a sigh, and joins the rest. "Oy... Be on the lookout for any keys, if you would. Especially any nice, well-made ones," he says with a grin. He pulls his sword back out and hunkers back into stealth mode.