Storms of Change IC Part 4

[doghead]

Lucan, male human pit fighter

Lucan doesn't care either way what happens to the items found so keeps his piece on the matter. So long as they stay out of the hands of the forces of Goruka.

"Hold on there Manzanita. Give me the lantern if you don't want to carry it. The old priest was right about something. Its a sight easier to hit someone when you can see them. It's all right for Dunathar here, but an extra lantern won't go amiss for the others."

If Manzanita agrees, Lucasn takes the lantern and follows Dunathar out of the room.

 

[silentspace]

The party gathers up the items. Dunathar takes the mace, Manzanita the staff. Lucan takes Manzanita's lantern.

Leaving the room, Dunathar's eyes are drawn once again to the patched stone wall in the southwest room. The surrounding stonework, although badly decayed by time and damp, is of fine craftsmanship, possibly Dwarven. In contrast to these large hewn blocks, the patched section of wall is made from smaller stone, poorly worked, with the mortar joints altogether too large. Touching it with his hand, the mortar crumbles. It would not take much work at all to re-open the hole in this wall.

 

[Someone]

"Someone did a poor job here" says Dunathar, eager to get more treasure. "Help me!" He uses his new mace to open a way.

 

[doghead]

Lucan, male human pit fighter.

Lucan places the lantern somewhere out of the way, but where it will illuminate the wall.

"All right Dunathar, what do you want doing?"

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita Sparrow

Before leaving, Manzanita makes sure all the scrolls and potions are taken. "Who has room for these? I don't carry a backpack, as the extra weight would slow me down, though I have one on my horse."

To goven, "I don't think these items are cursed. I'm confident Pelor would support our cause. I think you should try on this chainmail. See if its better than what you currently wear."

"If no one else wants this yellow robe, I'll take it. I think it will come in handy."

"Zook, I think you would be a better candidate to read these scrolls." If Zook doesn't, Manzanita will. She thinks some may be informational, rather than containing spells.

As they leave, Manzanita will attempt to close the door the same way she opened it. She definitely doesn't want to leave this place open for the other explorers.

 

[Sado]

Goven

Goven eyes the fine suit of mail. A bit hesitant and unsure, but trusting the wizard, he stops to try it on once they are out of the hidden chamber, stowing his studded leather (in his pack if it will fit, setting it down in the room with the walled up passage if not).

After donning the armor, he pauses before Manzanita and looks at her inquisitively, as if to make sure of the fit and that it is still all right for him to be wearing it. He then goes to assist Dunathar however he can.

 

[doghead]

Lucan, human male pit fighter.

Lucan wanders off, idly inspecting the surrounding area by the light of the lantern. Suddenly he drops into a fighting stance and begins flowing through a series of punches, blocks and kicks, switching the lantern between hands as he sweeps back and forth. The light dances wildly across the floors and ceiling.

Finally he comes to a stop. Noticing the puzzled looks of his fellows, he shrugs laconically.

"Just getting the feel for it."

 

[silentspace]

Goven finds the chainmail fits him better than he thought it would. Zook tucks the scrolls and potions away. Manzanita makes sure to close the secret door behind them.

Meanwhile, Dunathar and Lucan slam their weapons into the southern wall, and soon it crumbles.

Beyond is a short hallway that runs into a T-intersection, running east and west. The western tunnel ends after 50 ft with stairs going down. The stairs are filled with heavy rubble that would require a major excavation effort to pass. The eastern tunnel continues 40 ft before turning south. As you turn south you see a faint light, and hear the distant sounds of voices and laughter coming from around the next bend (heading west). Dunathar continues down the corridor stealthily, but once he gets to the corner and peeks around, the sound of a bell goes off! The sounds of revelry suddenly stops, and there is the sound of rushed footsteps.

Around the corner, Dunathar sees nothing but the hallway continuing another 20 ft before turning south again.

Something about the sound of the bell makes Zook think that it was not a real bell, but a spell, like the wizard spell Alarm.

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita

Manzanita nods at Goven as he displays his new armor. She feels safer with their main fighter better armored.

Manzanita frowns at their discovery. "Our opponents use magic as well. They are not mere goblins or barbarians. It is only fitting they would send wizards to search these ruins."

She pauses. "Perhaps we should let them come to us?" she whispers.

OOC: Did the party see another way to go, other than down the newly discovered passage? If so, that might be the better option than to walk in when expected.

 

[silentspace]

OOC: Did the party see another way to go, other than down the newly discovered passage?

Past the blocked-up doorway, the party found no other way to go but this winding passage. The hallway went in the other direction too, but it was blocked by rubble.