X4-5: across the mountains - IC

[renau1g]

"Well I have faith in my strength of will, we have received much training in keeping control of our self and not falling under the sway of evil powers" Father Fuller says proudly.

 

[Leif]

ooc: So as I understand it, Leif does not want Bevin to have already cast the spell, despite having already said he did. I will allow Leif to retract the casting this time, but I request that from now on anyone who casts a spell should know in advance what the spell is supposed to do. I will not allow such retractions on a regular basis.

OOC: You're totally right kinem. Previous post altered so that Bevin did cast the spell as originally stated. Sorry about my confusion and about waffling so badly.

 

[kinem]

ooc: We have been mainly been waiting, I think, for Aram to decide whether or not to come through since Bevin now claims that the effect was suppressed. I understand that Bevin's edited post is on the previous IC page and this may have caused confusion. From now on I will keep things more clear.

Rhun, unless you post tomorrow, I will have to assume Aram decided to take his chances on the other side of the archway.

 

[Rhun]

OOC: Oh, sorry, my bad...I thought we were waiting on the others to decide. It was indeed the edited post that led to this confusion.

Aram shakes his head at Bevin's words. "Nay, we must explore this place, and find out what is going on. Back through the arch leads to nothing but where we have already been." The dervish turns back toward the cauldron, his scimitars in hand. "I shall see what lies ahead. Stay or come as you choose."

 

[Leif]

Bevin "The Beguiler" Rockhammer, Beguiler9, AC:20/17/15 HP:56/56

Bevin looks nervously at Father Fuller, clearly waiting to see what the good priest will do.

 

[Rhun]

Never one for indecision, Aram approaches the cauldron. He moves easily but cautiously, as if certain of impending attack, his eyes darting from shadow to shadow.

 

[renau1g]

Father Fuller will bravely follow Aram through the portal

 

[Leif]

Bevin "The Beguiler" Rockhammer, Beguiler9, AC:20/17/15 HP:56/56

Chicken-hearted Bevin stays right on the Bold Coattails of the doughty Father Fuller.

 

[kinem]

Girgal hestiates a moment (concerned, not for himself, but for Ripclaw) then directs his mount to follow the others in.

This time, nothing seems to happen as the party passes through the archway - it seems that Bevin's spell has indeed supressed the trap for the moment.

The main temple room is ornately decorated with paintings and gilt carvings. All the walls are covered with carved wood panelling showing various deities surrounded by flowered borders. Pillars are painted with black, red, yellow, and blue stripes and are inlaid with bits of mother-of-pearl and mirrors. Lights shine and dazzle off these to create sparkling points throughout the room. In the center of the room is a dais. On the dais is a large cauldron.

Aram peers inside the cauldron, and is greeted by the sight of what might have been a soup. Bones that appear to have been human are partially submerged in a foul-smelling liquid.

[sblock=renau1g]The dias is supposed to be there. It has a secret compartment that once held some valuables.[/sblock]

[sblock=map]

XsXXXXWWWWWWWWWWWWW
X.....,,,,,,,,,,,,W
X.XXXXXXXWWWW,,0,,d
X.X&....d,,,W,,,,,d
X.X.....X,,,,,,,,,W
X.XXXXXXXXX.X,WWWWW
X.XX........X.X,,,,
X.XX......XXX.X,,,,
X.XXXX..XXXXX.X,,,,
X.X....G....X.X,,,,
X.X..fBF....X.X,,,,
X.X...()A...X.X,,,,
X.X.........X.X,,,,
X.X.........X.X,,,,
X.X.........X.X,,,,
X.XXXX.XXXXXX.X,,,,
X.XHHX......X.X,,,,
*****XXX....X.X,,,,
*****d.d....X.XXXXX
*****XXXXXXXX.X
************..s
************XXX

& = dragon statue
d = door
0 = bell
() = cauldron
s = secret door

. = empty square (enclosed)
, = empty square (open to sky)
* = empty square (no ground, sheer drop to rocks below)
HH = stairs down to tunnels

X = wall (enclosed structure)
W = courtyard wall (12' high)

A = Aram
B = Bevin
F = Father Fuller
G = Girgal + Ripclaw
f = Fido (celestial dog)[/sblock]

 

[Leif]

Bevin "The Beguiler" Rockhammer, Beguiler9, AC:20/17/15 HP:56/56

"Yum, yum! Want to borrow a spoon, Aram?"