Crossed Paths, Part III

[doghead]

Marcus accepts whatever decision the group comes to. He'll take point with Tullius if it helps, but remains fairly quiet.

 

[Manzanita]

The party turns north, heading up the passage set with marbled grey stone. Even without the lanterns (which need to be dried before being re-lit) the party can see about 20 feet from the pale green glow eminating from the eyes of the human skulls set every 5 feet down the hall. After traveling about 90 feet, the 10' wide hallway opens into a room, 20 feet wide, and 40 feet long. The only distinguishing feature in the room is a 7' high, 10' x 15' pedistle at the north end of the chamber. The ceiling is over 20 foot high. The party pauses briefly at the entrance.

 

[Jarval]

"I think we can safely say that who ever's dwelling this is, we don't particularly want to meet them." Brioc says, looking at the skulls with distaste. He steps cautiously into the room, scimitar and shield held ready, slowly making his way towards the pedestal.

 

[Manzanita]

Hello

As soon as Brioc's foot lands in the room, a near-blinding column of golden light bursts forth, shining down directly on the pedistle, and serves to illuminate the rest of the room. The party can now see that the walls are decorated with ornate fresco apintings showing the activities of unknown gods and heroes. Lying on the pedestle is a large beast. It has the body of a lion, great feathery wings, and the face of a beautiful woman. Her dark hair and olive complexion make the face look Greek. Her face is grinning. "Hello." she purrs in Greek.

 

[Inez Hull]

"Greetings Lady", Ehldannis returns in Greek, "we are not trespassing I hope? We would converse with you if you will."

 

[Manzanita]

"Or course, yes. I love visitors. I do charge a small fee to enter my territory, which you have all now done. For the eight of you, that would be 80 gold pieces. I'll let the wolf in for no charge, assuming he doesn't raise his leg or hump is back. Beyond that, my good elf, conversing is free. Answers, a bit extra."

 

[doghead]

Why you're a little minx aren't you.

 

[Jarval]

Brioc lowers his sword for now, as Ehldannis moves to make conversation with the strange beast.

"Friend Ehldannis, what does she say? I do not speak the language of the Greeks."

 

[Inez Hull]

Ehldannis translates the creatures words for the rest of the party.

"Do you speak the tongue of the Romans, most of my companions do not speak Greek?"

 

[Manzanita]

October 23 10:40 am

"Ah, the Romans, yes, I'm familiar with them." She switches to Latin. "Welcome to my humble abode. It is beautiful no? For the pleasure of my company and your intrusion into my space, I would appreciate a small payment, of, say 80 gps. After that, we can talk."