stonegod's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: Ch. III [IC] (Completed)

[DEFCON 1]

"I am no weakling, stranger, and would have my vengeance on that witch-woman. A sword or a bow is all I would need, and I would need it if you wish to leave me defenseless in the dangerous woods."

Jarrith looks the man over and then nods. "Agreed. Let us get out of this water, and as my Brother and I lead you upstairs, I'll give you this..." he motions to the shortbow currently strung over his shoulder and which he has barely ever used. "If you are a fair shot, you should be able to make your way down the mountain with little trouble, and can take whatever vengeance you so desire."

(Once Jarrith and Khensu lead Emil to the staircase heading up and they get out of the water, Jarrith will give Emil his shortbow and quiver of arrows. The three will then head back up to the front door of the castle, in order of Khensu, Emil, Jarrith. Once they reach the front door, Khensu and Jarrith will remain there and watch as Emil crosses the drawbridge and escapes the castle. When that finally occurs, Khensu and Jarrith will try and find their way back downstairs to meet up with the rest of the group.)

 

[stonegod]

[All fine with the split? What will the others do while Jarrith and Khensu go up?]

 

[Stormwind]

Ashlyn looks at Jarrith and Khensu, "Perhaps you guys should take Marot with you. He can probably guide you back here faster than you can find you way back here yourselves."

Ashlyn doesn't say anything else but it is what she doesn't say that she hopes will catch her companions attention.

 

[stonegod]

They're plan set, the three Flamists nod to the rest of their companions and soon disappear up the long stair.

Water drips down the moldy walls, the oppression of the place filling everyone with each cold breath.[sblock=Flamists]Up the stair, Emil between you, you make it to the chapel floor. Jarrith notices the man shiver as they enter the holy place, as if touched by a cold wind, though none is present. Soon, they are in the main chamber.

But something is amiss.

A wavering fog fills the room underneath the domed ceiling. And standing in the center is a familiar figure. Lord Sergei. His look is flat as he gazes upon the group.

It is said that those that enter Castle Ravenloft rarely leave. And here you are to tempt the living darkness behind those words. Why now do you invade my home? Are you foolish enough to meddle in what you cannot understand?[/sblock]

 

[Stormwind]

As the others dissappear up the stairs, Ashlyn steps back into the corridor and listens very very carefully for any sounds from beyond the north door or the door at the end of the corridor.

[Listen: 1d20+1=21 (take 20)]

 

[stonegod]

Ashlyn hears nothing but water from the northern door across from the cells. As for the door to the west, more water is heard... but there may be movement within the water. Something is disturbing the flow, but creature or object is unknown.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Avron stands idly by, waiting for the others to return. "We should've had him stay, he could have carried the barrel of wine!"

 

[renau1g]

Ravika looks to Avron, "Tell you what, if we kill whoever did this, I'll make you a whole barrel of wine, keep focused" she says, then cocks her head to the side, her fur stands on end. She hated the unnatural feeling of this place and was anxious for the others to return.

 

[Stormwind]

Ashlyn indicates the north door, "I don't hear anything behind that so it might be safe to check. The other door ..."

She points down the hallway "... I'm not sure ... there might be something moving in the water beyond that door."

 

[stonegod]

Waiting of DEFCON for upstairs before continuing there