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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8495255" data-attributes="member: 7015827">The adventurers made their way out of the cave of bones and were disappointed to see that night had already fallen on Tarsakh 1. Aerikoth gave an obvious warning that the parasitic undead would be more active after dark. Shanni heard a funny squeaking nearby and Dermot confirmed that it was bats, not mice. As they walked back towards the tower entrance, Darrow pointed out that the water in the moonlight looked like blood. The ranger replied to the dwarf that he was trying not to look, instead tensely glancing around for anything that might be a threat.They reached the tower and were greeted once again by the spectre of Aronson. Dermot used the words given them by the ghost of the pit, “nocturnum eternum” and asked for passage. The former paladin stiffened slightly and told them those were indeed the words of passage. Shanni seemed to relax a little at the spirit’s words. Aronson then begged them not to pass, saying that years before he had entered with his companion. Then, gesturing at himself with his sword, the ghost emphasized the fate that had befallen him. Shanni’s look in response turned to one of trepidation.Dermot asked if Aronson could inform them of what lay inside the tower. The former paladin stated that he could not divulge secrets against the wishes of the Lord of that place. Yet, he continued, he could warn them of certain things. The ghost mentioned that the Lord’s faithful followers had an easy path to his presence, while others must face many challenges. In the end, Aronson confessed, he and his companion had fled for their lives, the paladin being crushed by a trap on the way out. He asked if it was worth it, what they sought inside.Darrow, a determined look on his face, replied that it was the lives of an entire city. Dermot added it might even be more, and that someone had to finish what had been started. Shanni, nodding slowly, agreed that was why they had come, although Aerikoth did not appear to fully share that sentiment. Aronson sadly indicated that if his fate was not enough to convince them, then perhaps they could not be dissuaded. He warned them, however, that if they harmed his master, he might not be able to stay his hand against them if they returned that way.Drawing himself to attention, Aronson raised his sword and said that if they repeated the words once more, he would stand aside - on their souls be it. Dermot rolled his eyes and said the passphrase once again, the ghost saluting with his weapon in response. Shanni swallowed hard as Dermot looked back at the others, then walked through the ruined doorway, torch held in front of him.</blockquote>

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