michael_noah
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Seeing that the others share his cluelessness as to the origins of painted walls, etc., Boldak continues on, scouting ahead, after they've searched the alcoves.
IC: Dichotomy's Age of Worms Redux, Part I
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Alexis stares at the graffiti with a look somewhere between anger and dumbfoundedness. To no one in particular she says, "Leave it to people to ruin beauty whenever they can." She touches the walls as the walk along 'feeling' the place, quite literally. Searching through whatever she finds as best she can.
[sblock=ooc]Alexis has the torch from before and a butt load of oil, but no lantern, unless it didn't break. She'll use the torch she has and ask for another if it burns itself out. She'll respect Boldak's requests for light or no light as far as she can, stop making noise, etc etc. She'll also do her best to help with any searching, or deciphering of religious looking things.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]Alexis has the torch from before and a butt load of oil, but no lantern, unless it didn't break. She'll use the torch she has and ask for another if it burns itself out. She'll respect Boldak's requests for light or no light as far as she can, stop making noise, etc etc. She'll also do her best to help with any searching, or deciphering of religious looking things.[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC]BTW, the natural light from outside extends as far as I let you see on the map. Also, just a note that, unlike combat rolls, I don't intend on disclosing search check results.[/sblock]
While Boldak examines the area, he finds that the patterned bands on the walls contain thin hollow tubes hidden in the patternwork. It seems that the whispers filling the air come from these tubes.
As Breth examines the western alcove, he finds a moldy old bedroll. The thing is hardened and brittle from apparent years sitting in this place, but there is nothing in it. Breth also finds wood shavings, consistent with whittling, around the bedroll.
[sblock=OOC]Sorry. I'll update more (move Boldak forward) after work. Not enough time right now. Feel free to talk about any of the finds, or just wait if you'd like.[/sblock]
While Boldak examines the area, he finds that the patterned bands on the walls contain thin hollow tubes hidden in the patternwork. It seems that the whispers filling the air come from these tubes.
As Breth examines the western alcove, he finds a moldy old bedroll. The thing is hardened and brittle from apparent years sitting in this place, but there is nothing in it. Breth also finds wood shavings, consistent with whittling, around the bedroll.
[sblock=OOC]Sorry. I'll update more (move Boldak forward) after work. Not enough time right now. Feel free to talk about any of the finds, or just wait if you'd like.[/sblock]
michael_noah
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"Can't say I've ever seen construction like this before. I wonder what made the builders want to do this? I suppose... it could scare away grave robbers."
As Boldak moves forward, he sees another intersection ahead.
Fifteen feet down the east passage, a huge pile of collapsed rubble blocks the alcove from top to bottom. It looks like it would take weeks to tunnel through the densely packed debris... if it could even be done at all.
The western hall extends perhaps forty feet, ending at a small marble platform raised about six inches off the floor. A strange, shattered arcane apparatus rests upon this platform, its curved ovular fram giving the appearance of a noble's dressing mirror. Only a third of this frame remains. An unusual arcane glyph about the size of a man's head has been delicately carved into the baseplate of the support platform.
[sblock=o3]Alexis notices a faint flickering green light coming from far in the north. Much further than your torchlight reaches.[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC]In general, how far ahead is Boldak from the group? Also, as you progress, do you stay that far ahead, or do you scout forward and then wait for the others to catch up, look around, and then scout forward again? Or something else?[/sblock]
Alexis hesitates for a moment and says in a soft, even whisper, "Up ahead. A light. Do you see it? Why would there possibly be light here." Her gaze fixed on the faint green light to the north.
Glancing shortly to the west she mumbles "You will have to wait."
"Let's see what, or who, is making that light." She begins slowly making her way to the north.
[sblock=ooc]Alexis moves north, giving ample time for Boldak to investigate and return as he wishes.[/sblock]
Glancing shortly to the west she mumbles "You will have to wait."
"Let's see what, or who, is making that light." She begins slowly making her way to the north.
[sblock=ooc]Alexis moves north, giving ample time for Boldak to investigate and return as he wishes.[/sblock]
michael_noah
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In a hurried whisper Boldak says, "I can't believe I didn't see that! Good catch, girl. Whatever is here has most likely heard us bumbling about in here, be ready!"
With that, he hurries ahead, crouched low, with his sword at the ready.
[sblock=ooc]Boldak sneaks ahead as best he can toward the light that Alexis pointed out (assuming he can sort of see it after she mentions it). He'll stop as soon as he can see the light source and report back.
I'll try to point out how far he's going at points where it seems important, otherwise assume that it's 40 feet (that's the range of a torch's light, right?), so that he'll at least see around corners before light from the torches gives him away.[/sblock]
With that, he hurries ahead, crouched low, with his sword at the ready.
[sblock=ooc]Boldak sneaks ahead as best he can toward the light that Alexis pointed out (assuming he can sort of see it after she mentions it). He'll stop as soon as he can see the light source and report back.
I'll try to point out how far he's going at points where it seems important, otherwise assume that it's 40 feet (that's the range of a torch's light, right?), so that he'll at least see around corners before light from the torches gives him away.[/sblock]
