Aura
Explorer
As Pirvinia asks about the nature of the footprints, Far'zeil returns, emerging from the level 2 passageway on the north wall, as had been suspected. It becomes obvious that the upper level latticework provides access to the two level 2 exits, one on the south side of the east wall (G), and one on the south side of the west wall (F).
Meanwhile, Samad continues to sneak down the stairs (E), zeroing in on the source of the sound he previously head. The stairs end and the passageway levels out, and he arrives at the intersection. A quick listen tells him the sound he seeks is straight ahead, and it increasingly seems that it might be muttered words of some sort. Although he is not taking either option, both the north and south spars have more stairs downward. Ahead, he can see the passageway ends in a T intersection, with another spar heading north, another heading south, and a door straight ahead, slightly ajar. Samad suspects the sound he is hunting is beyond the door.
Behind Samad a good forty feet follows Thad, navigating the stairs and trying not to be detected as best he can. Although the stairs present some difficulty, the serpent moves with practiced silent ease, taking it one step at a time.
[sblock=Maps]Atrium:

Passageway leading away from E,
Blue arrows indicate stairs down,
Samad in L7, Thad in D7:
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Meanwhile, Samad continues to sneak down the stairs (E), zeroing in on the source of the sound he previously head. The stairs end and the passageway levels out, and he arrives at the intersection. A quick listen tells him the sound he seeks is straight ahead, and it increasingly seems that it might be muttered words of some sort. Although he is not taking either option, both the north and south spars have more stairs downward. Ahead, he can see the passageway ends in a T intersection, with another spar heading north, another heading south, and a door straight ahead, slightly ajar. Samad suspects the sound he is hunting is beyond the door.
Behind Samad a good forty feet follows Thad, navigating the stairs and trying not to be detected as best he can. Although the stairs present some difficulty, the serpent moves with practiced silent ease, taking it one step at a time.
[sblock=Maps]Atrium:

Passageway leading away from E,
Blue arrows indicate stairs down,
Samad in L7, Thad in D7:
