Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 4- The Second Invasion)

[Deuce Traveler]

Perhaps it's her eyes that are used to the darkness, or the fact that the gnome is used to looking up when searching, but it is Caramip who notices the square cut-out in the center of the wall high above the heroes' heads. It looks to be the size of the cube that the elves had handed the party. Unfortunately, the wall is smooth and the cut-out is twenty feet up the obstacle. It would be easy for a large giant to reach. Or a flying creature.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Caramip Ashhearth

"Well I found the lock.” Calls out Caramip as she points to the ceiling. “Though getting the key to fit is 'tall' tale all by itself.”

 

[Fenris]

"Well I found the lock.” Calls out Caramip as she points to the ceiling. “Though getting the key to fit is 'tall' tale all by itself.”

"Indeed" replies Dartis. "Even standing on Swift and lifting you we could not reach it" he says peering up.

"It remains whether one of us can climb it, or dare to use a precious charge from the wand."

 

[Kobold Stew]

When you spend any time on a trail with someone, you learn something from their behaviour, form there interactions. Of course, this trip isn't putting me in the best light, thinks Danica.

Danica thanks Nikolos for the help with not feeling the cold. "Your spells are valuable to us, and your heart is kind. Thank you. For using them to ease my discomfort."

Niklos' offer to share warmth catches her completely unawares, and she blushes... "Er. Um."

Her breathing gets faster, and she excuses herself. "Um. Actually, I think I have the first watch tonight," Danica lied.

But now they are at the wall, and the notch is very high. Danica thinks of the Jump potion she bought, and considers whether one of the stronger warriors could throw her up there. But those thoughts are frost-addled, and she continues to blow into her hands.

 

[Nephtys]

"I don't think I could climb that, unless we could improvise a ladder. We should be able to tie together a couple of logs and lean them against the cliff. It won't be very subtle, but then neither would breaking our necks. Or we could just stand on eack others shoulders."Barok looks around for some suitable trees and branches.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

There are a number of larger trees around, but they are few and spread out. It will take a lot of labor to bring them down, tear the branches from them, transport them to the cut-out, and use them to make a stable ramp to climb up.

 

[Fenris]

"Before we take the time to cut down the trees, let's try to reach it. Ventus, if you'll come stand on Swift, I'll climb onto your shoulders. From there if you lift me up we may be able to reach the lock." offers Dartis

 

[Blarkon Dragonslayer]

Nikolos listens to the various methods offered to open the door, and then finally clears his throat slightly. "I don't think we want to climb up to that, in any case. Even assuming that Ventus, who is a fine soldier, is rock solid standing on a horse's back, once we insert that cube, we've no idea what will happen. That entire rock face could crumble, or slide aside, or simply vanish. After all, so far as we know, this entrance is designed to allow egress for something rather large. I think the best solution is to use that wand Silas was given, since then whoever puts the cube in will have the mobility to get out of harm's way, if something dangerous occurs."

 

[Kobold Stew]

Danica grunts an agreement with Nikolos' words. She remembers the potion of levitation that had been for sale, and wishes she had thought to buy it.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Caramip Ashhearth

“No need Nik.” Says Caramip. Her eyes squint as she looks up towards the ceiling. “Silas, can I see the Gem?”

Focusing on the gem, she summons an invisible solid force of air. With a simple thought she lifts the gem out of her hand and sends it gliding towards the key whole.

OOC: Cast: Mage Hand on Gem (range 25ft + 5ft/2 levels) Hope the gem does not weigh more than 5 lbs.