Constables of the 14th Ward

[jkason]

Moru Sen, human conjurer

Moru extends one arm in a very courtly fashion, puts one foot behind the other, and bows deeply, almost touching his nose to the floor. The door seems to take no notice, and just continues being a door. Retbi is very impressed, however, and chitters amusedly that "You look better down there, Boss! hehe"

Whereupon Moru scoops up Retbi and says, "Well, let's see if you can do any better, then!" and puts him through the hole in the wall.

You hear vague, faint scurrying sounds as Retbi begins his exploration.

Moru turns his focus inward, tracking Retbi's progress through the empathic link he shares with the creature. "Just don't go getting yourself hurt, you little bugger," he mutters under his breath.

 

[Leif]

Moru turns his focus inward, tracking Retbi's progress through the empathic link he shares with the creature. "Just don't go getting yourself hurt, you little bugger," he mutters under his breath.

Moru feels Retbi's natural curiosity (which is the default setting of his little noggin), and a small sense of wonder at being in a brand new place, tempered by the anxiety of separation from his master and best bud. Then, just as quickly, Moru is slammed by Retbi's utter panic! Instantly, Retbi's snout appears back at the hole, and Soul Fetter lifts him down to Moru. Moru knows that Retbi doesn't want to go back there, and that he saw something that terrified him. His small body cowers close to Moru and just trembles, for the moment. Moru also gets a reading of "Pure Ugly" from Retbi.

 

[Leif]

Loose Ends Secured! (Lou Sens? hey, I thought Lou was Raul)

Moru Sen: OOC: Your Detect Magic was still active when you made your formal bowing to Meda. Just as you straightened back up, you felt a very subtle "relaxing" (the only word you can think of to describe it) in the magic on the door.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Thea hesitated for a moment after reading the inscription- while she knew of Meda, that particular goddess was not one she had studied deeply. She knew only the very basics of the faith- it was only once Moru had completed his bow that she remembered the proper gesture, and she did her best to repeat the movement as well. As she straightened back up, retbi's sudden return drew her attention, and she took a quick look in the direction of the window...

 

[xedr]

Darius observes dryly [highlight]"Well, if we're going to start dancing, perhaps I should sheath my sword."[/highlight]

 

[Leif]

Thea hesitated for a moment after reading the inscription- while she knew of Meda, that particular goddess was not one she had studied deeply. She knew only the very basics of the faith- it was only once Moru had completed his bow that she remembered the proper gesture, and she did her best to repeat the movement as well. As she straightened back up, retbi's sudden return drew her attention, and she took a quick look in the direction of the window...

Actually, all of you have more than a passing familiarity with Meda and Her religion. Meda and Barcarus are both well-known by all of the citizens of Lauralie Summerhome. (In very general terms, that is.) It is the particular mysteries, ceremonies, rites, and so forth of the religions that are not generally known to non-followers.

[Darius -- No, there is no ban on dancing in the Church of Meda that you are aware of. ]

 

[Scotley]

After another tense moment you realize that no foe is coming. Wally scratches absently at a buttock while he considers the door. "I'm pretty sure if we get these doors open we can get back on track to find your furry-footed doodler. Maybe we should look around for a way up to that little room?" He taps his sword. "Whatever scared your funny little rat likely isn't much of a threat to us."

 

[jkason]

Moru Sen, human conjurer

After another tense moment you realize that no foe is coming. Wally scratches absently at a buttock while he considers the door. "I'm pretty sure if we get these doors open we can get back on track to find your furry-footed doodler. Maybe we should look around for a way up to that little room?" He taps his sword. "Whatever scared your funny little rat likely isn't much of a threat to us."

Moru glares at their guide. "Retbi's a familiar, not a pet," he says. "He's stood by quite calmly as I've summoned actual demons in the past, so if something has frightened him this badly, I'm not inclined to dismiss it out of hand."

The wizard turns to his companions, nodding his head toward the door. "It didn't open, but my detection cantrip picks up a ... relaxing ... on the magic of the door when I bow. That's the closest I can get to describing it. I wonder if we all have to bow to open it? But I don't think we should until we know what's on the other side."

He turns his attention back to the weasel, trying to send calm through their empathic link. He chitters softly in the language he and his familiar alone share, "Retbi, what exactly did you see?"

[sblock=OOC]Not sure if Moru was looking to the door when Thea bowed, but if he was, did he notice the same "relaxation," and does the magic "tense up" again after the bow, or stay in the same state?

Also, assume Moru translates anything Retbi relates to him about what he saw.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

There was no additional relaxation of the magic after the second bowing.

After a discussion with Retbi it becomes clear that when he went down the stairs he came to a door that looked like smooth stone. Beyond it he smelled death and decay and other smells that he found unfamiliar but very disturbing. Then he felt and heard a creaking and rumbling as if some great beast were moving about. He was unable and in all honesty uninterested in going any further. He had no way to open the door.

 

[jkason]

Moru Sen, human conjurer

There was no additional relaxation of the magic after the second bowing.

After a discussion with Retbi it becomes clear that when he went down the stairs he came to a door that looked like smooth stone. Beyond it he smelled death and decay and other smells that he found unfamiliar but very disturbing. Then he felt and heard a creaking and rumbling as if some great beast were moving about. He was unable and in all honesty uninterested in going any further. He had no way to open the door.

Moru relays the information, adding himself, "Whatever it is, then, it's at least not on the other side of this door." He looks over the portal again, shrugging. "So, who's for a group bow? Maybe there's power in numbers."