The Banewarrens

[GruTheWanderer]

Neither Krug nor Fallon are unable to learn more from their examination of the device, although Krug is sure it is not trapped. The others are likewise clueless about the purpose of the machine, although it does not radiate evil.

Titus, examining the other exits and the catwalk, notices the bodies first. Four small humanoid creatures with gray-green skin, wearing piecemeal bits of leather armor lie in front of the massive metal door to the west. A few bloody short swords and axes lie among them.

The door itself is 10 feet high and 8 feet wide. It shimmers with a bluish sheen, the delicate traceries of mystic runes covering its surface. The sheen seems to fill in the hairline gap between the door and the stone sill, like mortar made of light.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Sealed Door

 

[perivas]

Morden examines the runes for any signs of magic via a detect magic cantrip. In particular, he's trying to discern the type of magic on the runes or on the door.

 

[Krug]

"Goblins are they?" says Krug. "Well I'm sure that sealed door is no good..."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Fallon still walking on the walls looks down at his fet and says "Hey. What are these metal panels on the wall for?" He will not touch them as they could trigger something but he will scout more around the area.

 

[Uriel]

Verakka moves to the bodies, examining them for signs of what killed them, his Sword in hand in case whatever did them in was still about.

OoC:Search them.

OoC:My computer blew up on me, I will be restricted in my posts until my new Comp gets here (C'mon UPS!)
Ill post from work as often as possible.

 

[Keia]

Titus will examine the bodies to determine what they were and how they died. Did they fight among themselves?

 

[Hammerhead]

Malikar will attempt to search for the stink of evil within the air. Once satisfied that the room is relatively safe, he will slowly pace around the room, circling the infernal device, while his companions investigate.

The steel door and the machine interested Malikar, but given his complete lack of knowledge of both magic and machinery, he knew little could come of his investigations. Perhaps one of his more intelligent companions would know their purpose.

Why are they so anxious to kill themselves sticking their heads into dangerous contraptions, he thinks to himself. But still, he was the one who was willing to risk his life for an abstract such as family honor. Of course, Malikar pursued power, wealth, and good works as well, but all three were comprised under Tandaer honor.

I wonder what motivates them, Malikar wonders. He's known them for so short a time, but they already felt close. What motivated them to stare into the cold face of death and danger day after day? Revenge? Love? Boredom? Greed?

Tired with introspection, Malikar thinks of his purpose for being in theses dungeons. Do you think we should just yell for Kelercent? Perhaps he is hidden somewhere.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Morden can tell the runes have warding effects, but the exact type is beyond his understanding. The door is sealed with a very powerful magic, which nearly stuns Morden with its aura. Fallon is unable to determine any purpose for the metal plates other than to strengthen the walls.

Verakka and Titus examine the bodies. It does not look like they killed one another. The amount of blood here suggests that they were in the middle of a battle with a number of other creatures. Some of their injuries suggest sword wounds, while others suggest unarmed strikes.

At least two medium-sized humanoids retreated to the northwest door, one dragging the other. Something with feet like a lion retreated to the southeast door.

 

[Keia]

"I suugest we try the northwest door. I'm pretty sure the paladin didn't have lion's feet." Titus suggested.