Dungeon of the Fire Opal, part V

[Jalon Odessa]

'A mighty blow, Ubaar - the denizens of this place shall soon share the same fate, thwarted by our righteous might.'

Jalon's unusually jovial mood is interrupted by the sudden departure of Kytess and Murhid.

'Hmm... I guess we should stay here until they return. Taz, help me check to see if there's any other exits from this place.'

Jalon spends the next several minutes checking for secret doors or other hidden items.

 

[Jalon Odessa]

'As for the writings, I simply cannot decipher them. Obviously they are written some unfathomably unholy script. I may be able to magically comprehend them, when my strength for such matters has returned.'

 

[Murhid]

"Merely scouting a position which Ubaar had suggested, Oneself was hoping the rest of the group would follow once done sear....(dulls out)" Murhid says quietly, hoping it travels well on the air.

After a couple more feet of reconnaissance, Murhid slows down for Kytess.
"So, sounds like you are straight onto another job after this one. Know something Oneself does not?" Murhid says to Kytess, taking care that the others do not hear.

[OOC: That question is in response to what Kytess said earlier; "Are we parting ways?"]

 

[HeavyG]

Jalon spends the next several minutes checking for secret doors or other hidden items.

The party searches the room carefully, making sure they don't miss anything. Apart from an intact hammer and a small bag of metal beads, nothing with any value whatsoever stands out. No secret exit either.

Murhid will then make his way to 'where we fought da dragon', taking caution (moving silently) if he hears anything that isn't the group.

After about two minutes of sneaking in the dark *assumes Murhid in lights his way with sunrod*, Murhid, followed by Kytess, arrive in the large room where the companions fought the dragon.

It's basically a large L-shaped hall with bas-relief of monks standing in line.

The ground is, as most places in this place, covered with stone debris and other scum. The dragon's body is there.

There are three unexplored places here. The corridor going north, an open door to the east and a pair of closed doors to the south leading to the lizardfolk's lair.

 

[reapersaurus]

“Didn't we already search the witches quarters? I think we should check the eastward passage north of us!”

"Smart thinkin', Taz - that's pretty close to us here, but Murhid and Kytess are waitin for us by the dragon-corpse.

Let's go, guys... too bad no pretties in here...."

When Jalon, Ivellios, Sollir, Taz, and Ubaar catch up to the scouting Murhid and Kytess at the dragon, Ubaar will break off a dragon-tooth as a souvenir.

OOC: this is only if he didn't do it after the fight - i think he did, but i don't have that part of the adventure saved. CR? do you?

 

[CRGreathouse]

"So, sounds like you are straight onto another job after this one. Know something Oneself does not?" Murhid says to Kytess, taking care that the others do not hear.

"Of course - I must keep bread on the table. I'd love to continue with this group, but who would hire this motley crew? None save the Fates could keep us together now."

Kytess pauses thoughtfully.

"Perhaps that's best. We'll part ways, and you'll remember me as I am now instead of as my spirit is torn from my body. Such is _my_ wisdom: befriend not the warrior."

 

[Murhid]

"If you think parting is the only option, Oneself will miss your company." Murhid then looks up to see Ubaar and co. approaching.

"Looks clear here" Murhid says directed to Ubaar. "Taz didn't you say the witch had written something about those lizard-people? Did it mention if they are still 'ere?"

[OOC: Yup HG, I said earlier Murhid has a sunrod lit and tied to his belt]

 

[CRGreathouse]

If you wish to keep you feelings from the world, Oneself would nay dispute you doing so, no matter how much time passes; it is up to the beholder. Oneself did not come here purposefully to pry open minds.

OOC: ?????

 

[Murhid]

[OOC: From Kytess's last comment and other previous comments, Murhid has realized Kytess is fighting 'inner demons', and wanted to relieve her from thinking Murhid is going to flesh out those demons. It's up to Kytess if she wants to talk about the past etc... Maybe this has to do with the fact I might not of gotten what Kytess said: "and you'll remember me as I am now instead of as my spirit is torn from my body." ??]

 

[Taz]

Taz follows the others to meet Murhid and Kytess.

“The lizardfolk have been trying to train that dragon, paid or forced to do so by the witch. They must be far away by now. Let's check the unexplored areas... let's start with the lizardfolk quarters, should be quick!”