Of Sound Mind II

[GnomeWorks]

Hmm... someone keeping an eye on us? Of course, why shouldn't these people be suspicious of us... after all, we just show up, and right in the middle of their problems. We could be coming in to clean up after ourselves, if we had done it all...

...maybe that's what whoever is doing this is thinking right now. That if they show up, then no one could think it was them, because who in their right mind would show up in public after commiting a bad act like that?

Hmm... I really need to sit down and think about this for awhile after I'm done scouting here. However... these two guards aren't paying attention. Perhaps someone or something will pick them off, upon seeing easy prey... then I can follow it.

Sounds like a plan.

Seraphina continues following the two guards, sticking to the shadows and moving silently...

 

[Acmite]

The trackers:

Gholog takes hold of the rope and squeezes himself through the gap in the metal plates. The air in the shaft is damp and clammy, and the rock sides slimy. However, the knotted rope is sturdy, and makes the climb down simple. After climbing down about 30' Gholog spots a wooden platform about 50' below him. While covered in the same slime as the walls, it looks strong enough.

Is there much light down there, Gholog? My vision isn't as keen as yours, but with my enchanted tooth I should be able to shed enough light to see comfortably unless some foul magic prevents it.

Adren will look around and make sure no one is watching them; he'll take his time doing so, maybe one minute. If it looks clear, he will say,

Gholog, should I come down? It might be best if there are two of us should anything happen. It looks all clear up here, so I don't think it necessary for me to wait here.

Edit: Oops! Forgot I had an everburning displacer beast tooth! Made a few changes to fix what I wrote.

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

Gholog will keep climbing downward, keeping a sharp eye out for anyone hidden near the platform. As it's covered in slime, any tracks should stand out -- hopefully -- if someone has been on the platform recently.

 

[Other Guy]

Jason Master

"An enchanted tooth? That's gotta' be the funniest thing I've ever heard of, Adren," Jason says. "I hope it is dark down there, just so that I get the chance to see that thing in action," he adds, smiling. The young warrior-mage stands by the rope the other two are climbing down, making sure they're safe from above. If he notices nothing dangerous, he takes Gato, his cat familiar, into his arms and pets him affectionately.

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

"Well, Adren, there aren't any other light sources, save the opening, and since the sun's going down, it's only going to get darker, my friend.

"So far the rope seems secure, I think we can risk either you or Jason down here, too."

 

[Jarval]

Seraphina:

Seraphina pads quietly after the guards. They seem to be patrolling the town, checking that no-one tries to break into the mostly empty houses during the town meeting. Their conversation drifts back into the mundane, with little else of interest being said.


The trackers:

Adren scans the clearing for any signs of life. Other than the party, it's quiet. Very quiet. Other than the buzzing of insects, the only bird or animal noise you can hear is from some distance away.

Gato murrs and shifts slightly in Jason's arms. Jason can sense his familiar's sight unease as he approaches the shaft.

Gholog continues down the rope the platform. As he shifts his weight from the rope to the platform, it creaks quietly and sways just a little.

 

[GnomeWorks]

There isn't anything interesting here... perhaps I should leave and look elsewhere...

Then again... perhaps, if they find something, they'll report it to someone with authority... someone who might really know what's going on...

...too much of a risk...

Time to go back.

Seraphina will swiftly turn around, hopefully not making any noise, and return as quickly and as silently as she can to the Plaza.

 

[Acmite]

Re: Gholog

"Well, Adren, there aren't any other light sources, save the opening, and since the sun's going down, it's only going to get darker, my friend.

"So far the rope seems secure, I think we can risk either you or Jason down here, too."

Jason, the choice is yours, my friend. I can go down into the darkened pit with Gholog, or I can stay perched up here guarding the opening. One of us should go with Gholog, though.

Something seems.....not quite right here. There are too few animal noises, I think. If only some of my elven friends were here! They have such a keen awareness of the nature that surrounds them!

I think it best I remain here to watch for an attack. But the choice is yours, Jason.

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

Kerrick stands there for a few moments looking over the cottage, then walks down the path to the front door and knocks on it gentlely, "Hello, is anyone in there?"

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

"Ok, the platform seems a wee bit rickety." Gholog takes a slow look around, with one hand still wrapped around the rope. If there aren't any obvious tracks or if there's no other way off the platform, Gholog will get back completely on the rope.