The Key to Victory

[HolyMan]

"Don't think we will need all that," Aver says stepping over to the wall. "Can't see Haden and that lot climbing up and down after hunting each time, and this looks like..."

The elf looks to reach through a crack in the wall. His arm moves and then the familiar sound of the odd stone drawbridge like secret doors the group has found before echoes through the tunnel.

"And it is," the elf states proudly. "Now that I know what to look for these things are easy to find."

The group sees a set of stairs leading down into darkness.

[sblock=OOC] I put these doors in so AFg would have a use for his find secret doors ability. Thought it would be fun to see how he would post seeing/finding them. It's not as fun with Aver being an NPC.

Sword is... magical, but this being 3.5 you need identify to learn properties (or use it ) aura is moderate conjuration.

Total value of treasure would need for the group to stop and rest for the night. Which brings me to resting. I think by the time the group reaches the bottom of the steps it will be a few hours past midday. When they hit the bottom they will find a small area used as a campsite (firepit, old cooking stuff, etc.) Please post up what your character would want to do upon reaching the bottom- continue on and find a campsite in the forest, or call it a day and rest inside the cave. Thanks in advance.[/sblock]

 

[ghostcat]

As the steps keep going down, Moggins starts to tire. The stair tread is the wrong height for a cat and he finds it hard going. So Trinham take pity on Moggins, picks him up and puts him on the top of his backpack. "Ta Boss"


The party finally arrive at the bottom of the stairs and find a camp site. Trinham immediately sits down and sighs. "This looks like a good place to rest for the night. To tell you the truth, the Reaver's fight took a lot out of me and I only have one spell left. I for one would like the chance to recover my spells before we venture out into the Wardens' territory."

 

[Dragonwriter]

Jareth looks relieved at the sight of stairs rather than having to climb (or hang) all the way down. Upon reaching the bottom and the campsite, Jareth reluctantly agrees to Trinham's suggestion. "We are one day from Tirol... Tira, wasn't the trial slated to happen at the same time as a lunar event? I don't rightly remember which one. However, I believe we can take the night to rest. It would be best to be fully prepared, just in case. I only hope it isn't too late..."

 

[HolyMan]

Tira smiles at Jareth, still excited about finding a quick way to Tirol. "We have over a week till the trail. Plenty of time to save Tharivol."

"If we aren't riddled with arrows before we reach the city." Aver says gloomily sitting down and once more futilely trying to take off the cursed boots.

 

[jackslate45]

Ernestine sits down and smiles at Aver "I am sure we can think of a few ways to slip by the guards right? I mean, I can think of a few myself. Teleport over the wall and float on down. Cause a distraction by blinding the guards, then sneak by. That one will get someone thrown in jail. Breaking someone out of jail is easier when you have someone inside. However, any of these would be easier if we could turn invisible. Still working that one out. "

" Or, we could do the more honest method of 'Oh by the way Mr. Guard, we have something for the king! Please oh please let us pass.' Although any guard worth his salt will glare at us and shoot us, given that only 2 of us has pointy ears. "

"At any rate, resting seems to be in order? The spells I have currently can last tonight, but I will need to rest to get most of my strength back. " A yawn breaks over her face which Ern quickly tries to stifle.

[sblock=Spells]Speaking of Identify, will Ern have time to pick up spells in Tharivol? Most of my wealth is going to buying and researching spells.[/sblock]

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

Mal sighs a sigh of relief when the stairs are found. He follows the others down the stairs and listens to them. "Rest would be nice. I can take watch up in a tree or something. Get a birds eye view of anything coming our way. I have much to think upon, as it seems my transformation seems to be continuing."

With that, he moves to talk to Jareth, away from Aver. "I for one would not trust Aver. You keep the crown with you at all times. When you sleep, I can keep it with me, up above this whole place in a tree. If you trust me, that is."

Mal then prepares to rest up, knowing that this has been one long trek through those tunnels.

 

[HolyMan]

"No!" Tira says suddenly. "None of you should step outside until we are ready to move. I... I will have a look around outside."

"Well I can go out," Aver quips. "I will help take a look around."

There are two ropes flanking a drawbridge like stone door that opens towards the outside. This door is a little thinner than the others probably to help hide it from the eyes of elves on the other side.

OCC: Will advance this to the next morning tonight. You may set up a watch or RP settling in today if you wish.

 

[ghostcat]

Trinham eats whatever meagre rations are available but his stomach is still grumbling. Turning to the others he says "Can I have a late watch. I need uninterrupted eight hours rest to recover my spells and I would prefer to be full recovered when I'm on watch." With that, he finds a spot with not too many stone, spreads his bedroll out and lays down.

As Trinham is laying down trying to get to sleep, his mind is busy thinking about the problem he is having with the fireball spell. His mind must have keep picking at the enigma while he was asleep. As, several hours later, he suddenly sits up knowing exactly what he had done wrong and how to cast his fireball. Unfortunately this disturbs Moggins who is laying over his feet. "Ha What's up? Are we under attack?" Go back to sleep Moggins. Everything is fine. Trinham replys to his familiar.

Trinham knows that he has learnt all he can about the sword from using magic. So, when he has a spare moment, he will give it a very careful examination to see if he can see anything that will help determine its properties.

 

[Dragonwriter]

When Mal speaks to him aside, Jareth nods with a sardonic half-smile. "Glad you volunteered. I trust you to at least show restraint, unlike him."

Jareth lets Tira go out scouting. They're her woods, after all. He's skeptical of letting Aver go with, but says nothing. The less I have to deal with that rat-faced greedy idiot, the better.

He takes a minute to check over his gear (again, can't be too careful), then sits inspecting his new dagger. After a little while of that, he slips the blade back into his boot and does a series of stretches and old exercises taught to him by his mentor... We'll get you out of there soon, my friend. We must.

 

[jackslate45]

Ern looks questioningly at both Jareth and Mal, whispering strangely together, before also saying "I am with Trinham, but I will take first watch, as I have mostly combative spells at the ready now. I will wake up whoever wants the middle shift."

Once everyone gets ready to sleep, she takes up her crossbow, pausing only to pull out her book. She starts reading it over once again, and starts thinking about what to use for tomorrow. She looked up every spell or so, making sure that there was nothing odd about.

However, when it comes time for her sleep, she started at the ceiling for some time. Soon enough, I will be sleeping in a bed again. A small smile spreads on her face. However, not long after, she feel asleep.