[LPF] The Inheritance

[GlassEye]

Cavernous Hode's examination of the columns and pediment of the Angroza house takes little time before the full extent of the damage, and the potential for mishap, is revealed. It is a wonder that the pediment has not already crashed to the ground. The cracked column, too substantial for Damaris' mending magics to have any effect, has a high probability of crumbling under the slightest pressure, or so Cavernous Hode believes, and he is certain in that belief. Furthermore, Cavernous Hode discovers that the weight of the pediment rests upon the heavy oak doors of the manor and that an attempt to open the doors would cause the pediment to collapse directly where one would typically stand when performing such an opening.

[sblock=OOC]Yes, stonecunning counts. 32 is more than enough to tell CH everything he needs to know about the danger.

Unfortunately for Damaris, the stonework is too substantial for Mending to work.[/sblock]

 

[soulnova]

"Nope, I can't fix that... *sigh*." Damaris looks at the house for a second time. "It looks dangerous. Should we find an alternative way in? Perhaps a window... or the backdoor?"


Perception Check 1d20+5=12

 

[Systole]

The dwarf ponders the situation. "The guards are not likely to come investigate the sounds of a crumbling building, Cavernous Hode thinks. He suggests that a long rope be tied to the door, such that it could be tugged open from a safe distance away, both allowing entry and preventing potential future harm towards others who might try opeing the door."

 

[soulnova]

"It sounds like a good option. I might not be concerned about the guards but, all that ruckus might attract the attention of the much more 'older an ethereal inhabitants' of this side of the town... that might be a problem" Damaris crosses her arms while looking at the structure again. "What do you think? Should we tie the door then?"

 

[Satin Knights]

"Let's make that plan B if we cannot find another entrance." Tasanto starts circling the building, looking for another entrance, even if it is an upper floor window.

[sblock=actions]Perception (1d20+14=16)[/sblock]

 

[jackslate45]

While the others look around for another way in, Tyrion takes a look at the new sword that he had pulled out of the rubble. He seems to be looking at it's quality, then looking around the party, wondering who would benefit most from the new weapon.

When the others were mentioning the need for rope, Tyrion reached into his backpack, and grabbed at the silk rope he purchased before coming here. "For the window or the door. Though I would prefer window."

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Is it just a normal longsword?
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[GlassEye]

Cavernous Hode is certain his plan would work particularly if the rope were tied to the brass rings that are part of the door knockers. A good, strong pull and the door would be open and the pediment would be down and no longer a threat with only a minimum of blockage; at least according to Cavernous Hode's sense of stone.

Damaris and Tasanto's search for an alternate way into the building turns up several options: there is a small round window above the pediment but the size of the window and the precariousness of the pediment rules it out. To the left of the Angroza house the next building abuts it and blocks any possibility of windows. To the right of the Angroza house is the destroyed building. The damage includes the right side of the building the group is seeking to enter and there is a sizable hole in the wall about fifteen feet up. It looks just as precarious as the front entrance. Clambering over the rubble of the destroyed building will give a better view of the side of the structure. Twenty-five feet or so up, above the roof-line of the former manor, two windows frame a door that now opens into the air. The balcony that was once there now rests on top of the debris below though at a sharp angle. From this position it is possible to see that there is an opening at the back of the house, either an alley or a shared courtyard, with a high probability of a back entrance.

Tyrion's examination of the longsword tells him that it is not just a normal longsword. The workmanship is very fine and the forge marks make a distinctive pattern along the blade, frequently called fire-forged, made by a dwarven technique that channels heat away from the bearer.

[sblock=OOC]Jack, it's a Fire-Forged Steel longsword (from UE) worth 615 gp.

Alright. It's crude but gets the general idea across, I think.
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[Systole]

"Uh, Cavernous Hode strongly prefers to keep both his feet on solid ground at all times. Well, except when he is walking, in which case it is somewhat necessary to lift one foot at a time. Perhaps the best choice is looking around the other side for a more structurally sound entrance."

 

[soulnova]

"There might be a back entrance. Let's check that one first and if it look bad we will come back and pull the door off" Damaris explains what she and Tasanto found. "I agree with our friend here... I rather not climb. That might be a problem for me"

 

[Satin Knights]

Tasanto continues his search around the building for the back door.