Rhun's I6: Ravenloft - IC Thread

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Ares

Ares steps to the arrow slits, observing the weather conditions and the view. He mumbles a curse to himself before he joins the others in the way down the corridor.

 

[Rhun]

The arrow slit to the north provides a view of the front entrance to the keep, which now stands closed, the torches that had been burning to either side snuffed. The western arrow slits provide a view of the rain-slick cobblestones of the courtyard, dark from the deeply overcast skies. The rain is a true downpour...each droplet falling in rapid succession like the tap of a stick against a tabor.

 

[kinem]

Ryan points out the boot prints to the others. "Let's follow the prints. Be careful" he says softly.

 

[Fenris]

Ky takes up his position as rear guard and follows the group.

 

[Queenie]

Esme keeps her spot in the middle of the group. "Let me know if you want me to put the light out," she whispers to the front of the line.

 

[Rhun]

You reach the "T" intersection; to the west is an octagonal chamber with a high domed ceiling, obviously once a guard room. Tall, thin arrow slits line the walls of the room, looking out over the courtyard.

To the east, the corridor disappears into darkness. The footprints lead in that direction.


--- MAP ---

 

[Rhun]

The dark silence all about you is oppressive, feeling as if it will smother the faint light of Esme's magic at any time.

 

[kinem]

"We need the light. I doubt we could surprise the count even without it, anyway. Not all of us are light-footed."

Ryan continues following the trail.

 

[Rhun]

About halfway down the corridor, the footprints suddenly end. The floor further along the hallway appears undisturbed. In the faint light of Esme's spell you can see what appears to be a spiral stairway leading upwards at the end of the passage.

 

[Queenie]

"I have a spell to help each of us but do not want to cast it until we know we will have battle, it only lasts for minutes. So if we have the chance before we fight, it will be helpful." She nods to the stairs, "Either up or spend some time here looking to see where the footprints went. Perhaps another secret door."