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<blockquote data-quote="Emperor Valerian" data-source="post: 1265968" data-attributes="member: 15043"><p>Advancing further, the party found themselves in a large chamber, with walls spreading away from the walls of the corridor at 45 degree angles. The Party hugged along the wall to their left, and got to a door. It was large, and made of apparently old iron… and locked. Rogar at once worked some magic with his hands and lock picking tools, and within a few minutes, the door swung open. Above the now open door read in Old Common the word, “Here Lies Ananias, King of Holstean and…”</p><p></p><p>The room was empty, save for five large (10’ tall) statues of apparently ancient warriors, along with a panel underneath one that had been sprung open. Examination revealed that it was not a trap door, merely a small, shallow hole… which likely held items which were now long gone.</p><p></p><p>The party was now thoroughly concerned as to the location of the the goblins, and reentered the large hall. Creeping across its expanse (it was about 35’ wide, the party saw in the far right hand corner a clustered clump of bones… three bodies, all of goblin make. </p><p></p><p>Their skulls were crushed.</p><p> </p><p>Examining the room also showed that there were four additional doors, two on each flat side of the room, and one on the far end. The room was revealed to be a pentagon, with the far door on a flat end facing the entrance.</p><p></p><p>Tesseron noticed that the far door looked like it was partially bashed in, and slightly ajar. Strange noises could be heard from the far side. Ever intrepid, Siabrey took the lead, and kicked the door in, expecting a rush of goblins to hit her.</p><p></p><p>There was none. Instead the group could see two apparently alcoves to the left, and what looked to have been another alcove to the right that was partially covered up with rocks. Muffled noises issued from the alcove on the right, while agitated moaning came from the ones on the left.</p><p></p><p>The mummy in the left alcove closest to the group stepped out, and immediately became embrawled with Siabrey and Dingalas, swinging at them with a large bastard sword. Tesseron saw in the far left alcove a mummified hand start moving, and thinking quickly, drew her harpbow and shot the hand into the wall. The second mummy strode out, carrying a quarterstaff, only to be unable to pull his hand free, or pull his body away from his hand (two failed strength checks).</p><p></p><p>Siabrey and Dingalas both landed heavy, strong blows on the mummy, who in return struck the old man hard. Dingalas stumbled, while Siabrey missed her next swings as she tried to cover him as he recovered.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, the second mummy finally pulled free, as Tessoren launched another arrow, striking the mummy hard in the shoulder. Rogar slipped forward, his rapier slashing and biting into the undead flesh.</p><p></p><p>Dingalas finally regained his balance, and showed the world what an angry old man can do, as he brought his morningstar up with all the fury he could muster, right into the mummy’s jaw. Its head shattered in a spray of dust, wraps and bones, and it collapsed to the ground. Siabrey sthifted her attention to the other mummy, who by now was swinging at Rogar, who deftly dodged all of his blows.</p><p></p><p>Tessoren then tuned her harp, and soon a song of courage filled the room, and everyone became emboldened to end this mummy once and for all. Siabrey landed the final blow, lopping the mummy’s head off cleanly.</p><p></p><p>Dingalas, his chin bloody and still stumbling, was the one that pointed out that noises still came from behind the rock pile. Digging furiously, the group uncovered the form of a tall, lanky kid with red hair, wearing what were once fine nobles clothes. He looked at them with frightened eyes, and they immediately recognized him as Lord Lucius, the missing son.</p><p></p><p>After he was unbound and untied, they offered him water and a small bite of food. As he looked out of his alcove, he saw the mummy remains, and nearly fainted from exhaustion and fear. At the request of Tesseron and Siabrey, Dingalas volunteered to accompany the boy outside for fresh air while the rest of the party secured the tomb.</p><p></p><p>Tesseron, Rogar, and Siabrey then moved to the farthest door to the left, noting with alarm that it too was ajar. Once again, Siabrey kicked the door in, her sword draw at the ready. Three goblin skeletons lay in the room, with three skeletons standing over them. AS they watched, the three skeletons turned towards them, and three longsword appeared in their hands (one of the skeletons had a longsword which appeared to glow blue). The skeletons then charged. </p><p></p><p>The following events were titled best by Tessoren in her ballad about the battle, “Smashing Skulls.” Siabrey’s sword danced through the air, and the skulls of the skeletons were shattered, and in one case, Siabrey’s blow was so strong that half of the skeleton’s bones either broke or shattered under the force of the hit. In the fight, nonetheless, Siabrey was lightly wounded while Rogar more heavily injured. </p><p></p><p>Tesseron was the one that noticed a statue in this room, and went over to check its bottom for another secret door. She found one, just as she hit a secret panel, and two sections of the outer wall of the room opened up, revealing two very large and massive skeletons (large skeletons0. The advanced on the group with greatswords.</p><p></p><p>Once again Siabrey’s blade went to work, and after several rounds of its shining figure dancing through the air, both skeletons lay on the floor, piles of shattered bone. Opening the secret compartment revealed numerous gold pieces, among other treasures.</p><p></p><p>The group then moved to the next room down, which was much the same as the previous, save no living or undead skeletons… merely the bodies of four additional goblins. Another statue with a secret door was found, and Rogar found and disabled the trap covering it, a massive blade swinging only inches away from his side.</p><p></p><p>Once this chamber was suitably looted, the group crossed the main hall to the final unopened chamber. Upon unlocking and opening it, they found it contained only statues, with only one having an unopened secret door. Once again Rogar disabled the trap guarding it (which did not set off), and found inside some gold and silver, in addition to a long, coal black staff, in its top a place set for what looked to be a single, massive gemstone. Intrigued, the party took it, despite Tesseron reading on the statues above it, “We Guard the Tomb of the Traitor…”</p><p></p><p>Once outside, there was a debate among group members over what to do with the tied up goblin. The prince, recognizing him as a member of the clan that kidnapped him, refused to approach him, “as I would do something very violent.” He suggested the party just leave the creature tied up to the tree and let is starve to death. Tesseron and Siabrey both felt that its crimes deserved punishment, and as thus, Tesseron slit its throat.</p><p></p><p>The party was greeted with great fanfare in Holstean as soon as the city guard realized the fifth party member was their Lord Lucius. The ecstatic countess volunteered to the part apartments within the Palace for a week, while privately telling them that as such brave persons are in grave need these days, she would have a mission she hoped they would consider doing on her behalf…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Emperor Valerian, post: 1265968, member: 15043"] Advancing further, the party found themselves in a large chamber, with walls spreading away from the walls of the corridor at 45 degree angles. The Party hugged along the wall to their left, and got to a door. It was large, and made of apparently old iron… and locked. Rogar at once worked some magic with his hands and lock picking tools, and within a few minutes, the door swung open. Above the now open door read in Old Common the word, “Here Lies Ananias, King of Holstean and…” The room was empty, save for five large (10’ tall) statues of apparently ancient warriors, along with a panel underneath one that had been sprung open. Examination revealed that it was not a trap door, merely a small, shallow hole… which likely held items which were now long gone. The party was now thoroughly concerned as to the location of the the goblins, and reentered the large hall. Creeping across its expanse (it was about 35’ wide, the party saw in the far right hand corner a clustered clump of bones… three bodies, all of goblin make. Their skulls were crushed. Examining the room also showed that there were four additional doors, two on each flat side of the room, and one on the far end. The room was revealed to be a pentagon, with the far door on a flat end facing the entrance. Tesseron noticed that the far door looked like it was partially bashed in, and slightly ajar. Strange noises could be heard from the far side. Ever intrepid, Siabrey took the lead, and kicked the door in, expecting a rush of goblins to hit her. There was none. Instead the group could see two apparently alcoves to the left, and what looked to have been another alcove to the right that was partially covered up with rocks. Muffled noises issued from the alcove on the right, while agitated moaning came from the ones on the left. The mummy in the left alcove closest to the group stepped out, and immediately became embrawled with Siabrey and Dingalas, swinging at them with a large bastard sword. Tesseron saw in the far left alcove a mummified hand start moving, and thinking quickly, drew her harpbow and shot the hand into the wall. The second mummy strode out, carrying a quarterstaff, only to be unable to pull his hand free, or pull his body away from his hand (two failed strength checks). Siabrey and Dingalas both landed heavy, strong blows on the mummy, who in return struck the old man hard. Dingalas stumbled, while Siabrey missed her next swings as she tried to cover him as he recovered. Meanwhile, the second mummy finally pulled free, as Tessoren launched another arrow, striking the mummy hard in the shoulder. Rogar slipped forward, his rapier slashing and biting into the undead flesh. Dingalas finally regained his balance, and showed the world what an angry old man can do, as he brought his morningstar up with all the fury he could muster, right into the mummy’s jaw. Its head shattered in a spray of dust, wraps and bones, and it collapsed to the ground. Siabrey sthifted her attention to the other mummy, who by now was swinging at Rogar, who deftly dodged all of his blows. Tessoren then tuned her harp, and soon a song of courage filled the room, and everyone became emboldened to end this mummy once and for all. Siabrey landed the final blow, lopping the mummy’s head off cleanly. Dingalas, his chin bloody and still stumbling, was the one that pointed out that noises still came from behind the rock pile. Digging furiously, the group uncovered the form of a tall, lanky kid with red hair, wearing what were once fine nobles clothes. He looked at them with frightened eyes, and they immediately recognized him as Lord Lucius, the missing son. After he was unbound and untied, they offered him water and a small bite of food. As he looked out of his alcove, he saw the mummy remains, and nearly fainted from exhaustion and fear. At the request of Tesseron and Siabrey, Dingalas volunteered to accompany the boy outside for fresh air while the rest of the party secured the tomb. Tesseron, Rogar, and Siabrey then moved to the farthest door to the left, noting with alarm that it too was ajar. Once again, Siabrey kicked the door in, her sword draw at the ready. Three goblin skeletons lay in the room, with three skeletons standing over them. AS they watched, the three skeletons turned towards them, and three longsword appeared in their hands (one of the skeletons had a longsword which appeared to glow blue). The skeletons then charged. The following events were titled best by Tessoren in her ballad about the battle, “Smashing Skulls.” Siabrey’s sword danced through the air, and the skulls of the skeletons were shattered, and in one case, Siabrey’s blow was so strong that half of the skeleton’s bones either broke or shattered under the force of the hit. In the fight, nonetheless, Siabrey was lightly wounded while Rogar more heavily injured. Tesseron was the one that noticed a statue in this room, and went over to check its bottom for another secret door. She found one, just as she hit a secret panel, and two sections of the outer wall of the room opened up, revealing two very large and massive skeletons (large skeletons0. The advanced on the group with greatswords. Once again Siabrey’s blade went to work, and after several rounds of its shining figure dancing through the air, both skeletons lay on the floor, piles of shattered bone. Opening the secret compartment revealed numerous gold pieces, among other treasures. The group then moved to the next room down, which was much the same as the previous, save no living or undead skeletons… merely the bodies of four additional goblins. Another statue with a secret door was found, and Rogar found and disabled the trap covering it, a massive blade swinging only inches away from his side. Once this chamber was suitably looted, the group crossed the main hall to the final unopened chamber. Upon unlocking and opening it, they found it contained only statues, with only one having an unopened secret door. Once again Rogar disabled the trap guarding it (which did not set off), and found inside some gold and silver, in addition to a long, coal black staff, in its top a place set for what looked to be a single, massive gemstone. Intrigued, the party took it, despite Tesseron reading on the statues above it, “We Guard the Tomb of the Traitor…” Once outside, there was a debate among group members over what to do with the tied up goblin. The prince, recognizing him as a member of the clan that kidnapped him, refused to approach him, “as I would do something very violent.” He suggested the party just leave the creature tied up to the tree and let is starve to death. Tesseron and Siabrey both felt that its crimes deserved punishment, and as thus, Tesseron slit its throat. The party was greeted with great fanfare in Holstean as soon as the city guard realized the fifth party member was their Lord Lucius. The ecstatic countess volunteered to the part apartments within the Palace for a week, while privately telling them that as such brave persons are in grave need these days, she would have a mission she hoped they would consider doing on her behalf… [/QUOTE]
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