Shackled City - Chapter II

[Verbatim]

Entering the corridor, Zeric pauses and looks over at Raven, his eyes scanning the stone walls around them.

"We know that the dwarves who built this place were not afraid to connect seperate chambers with hidden doors. Let us be sure that we do not pass a hidden cell or chamber."

Moving to the wall by the doorway to the left and motioning for her to take the right side, Zeric begins to examine the walls just to be ease his troubled mind.

~There has to be something we are missing...or have I simply been too idle? Cuthbert, if justice is to be done, let me find those who you would prey upon the weak...~

 

[Mimic]

"Aye, you would be more then welcome. Dwarves aren't known for the diplomatic ways." He responds rising from is chair. "But that is in the future and Alinis is correct we should get some rest and head back as soon as we can."

 

[Manzanita]

Raven assists Zeric in his search, taking as much time as she thinks she can justify.

 

[Majin]

~Zeric & Raven~

As both Zeric and Raven search along the walls they're equally surprised as nearly at the same time each of them trips forward through the each of their respective walls. Looking around at both of their new surroundings, Raven and Zeric see an enlarged room with a door leading out in the direction they fell. Looking back the way they came, each only see the rest of the hallway they had just been in, their own images blocked by the wall opposite their own search.

~

~Althron & co.~

After the meal, Priestess Urikas bids all of you a good night's rest and retires to her own chambers, while the party is led to their own.

 

[Verbatim]

As he passed through the phantom wall, Zeric was glad the spell covered his stumble as well. When he turned around and could not see Raven, Zeric wondered if she had passed through an illusion as well.

~Perhaps the gnomes helped the dwarves out more than I thought...~

While he knew he should turn around and check on Raven, the door in front of him was the greater temptation, and in the end, he trusted that she would call for him if she needed any help.

~I will only check to see if it is locked, then I will go back for her...~

Walking towards the door, Zeric gave it a firm tug checking to see if it was locked.

 

[Manzanita]

If Raven can't see Zeric, she'll pause, taking in her suroundings. Then curse softly and call out. "Zeric, where are you?"

 

[kirinke]

For her part, Alinis slips into the bed given to her and is asleep in less than a heartbeat, incredibly tired by the day's events and glad to have her customary four hours of 'sleep'.

 

[Verbatim]

{If he hears her}

Zeric's hand falls to the hilt of his morningstar when he hears Raven's voice call out from the other side of the illusionary wall.

"I am in front of a door on this side Raven. It would seem that perhaps the gnomes spent a great deal of time here as well."

{if he can't hear her}

[sblock]Zeric will continue to tug on the door[/sblock]

 

[Majin]

Tugging the door, Zeric discovers it unlocked. The pair cannot see each other, but can hear the other speak.

 

[Manzanita]

Raven will check for traps on the door. "Hold on Zeric. This could be a trap. Give me a minute. Watch your back." disable device +7