City of Strangers (Inactive)
Game Master Nebten

Aldous casts detect magic.

Spellcraft 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 if necessary.

"The Iridian Fold," Garuneh says with a nod. "They are a mystery even to us Vudrani. One in veils from head to foot, the other in armor and chains, seemingly giving orders to the veiled one. Always men. I do rather wonder about their business," he says with a sly smile. He frowns after a moment.

"How they came to die here is a second mystery."

Easy money they are undead just waiting for unaware adventurers.

"Maybe they were the last people the church hired to look for Svil?"

Elzabeth shrugs. Maybe. Shall we continue West?

"Their business is their own, and always inscrutable. I doubt they would do such a thing. West it is."

Gunder nods and follows the others westwards, turning around and looking back at the dead iridian fold a couple of times.

Traveling west, the hallway turns south. After 20' there are stairs that descend 10' feet. Walking down these stairs are stairs that continue to descend to the west, they look like they end at a pair of doors. To the south, there are a set of stairs that ascend.

So let us examine these doors.

Elizabeth will examine them.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 +1 for traps.

Elizabeth walks down a set of stairs, reaches a landing, then walks down another set of stairs into the shadows and ends at a pair of bronze double doors. She looks over the doors carefully.

Elizabeth waves everyone up to her. when they approach, she reports The doors appear unlocked and untrapped. Who wishes to head in first?

"I will take a look, m'lady."

Durnolf nudges the door open about a foot and guides Ruckus in a few steps.

Durnolf's Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Ruckus's Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"Just becareful, Durnolf."

"Nothing to worry about here, we've been through before.

Well let us head south then.

" Lead the way."

The party travels up the short flight up steps then down a long hallway. The hall ends in an alcove then turns east. Dirt and rubble surround a hole in the south-west wall of this alcove. Within, a rough-hewn tunnel leads off into darkness. Two picks and a shovel lie on the floor in front of the hole.

Can anyone see in the dark and look into the hole?

Aldous casts dancing lights then steps back.

"Better?"

It appears to be a rough-hewn tunnel that leads even further into the darkness. Halflings would have no problem traveling through the tunnel, where as in some areas elves and humans would have to slow their pace.

"Sorry, I can't see in the dark."

Let us try east, we'd be all cramped in there and if there is a monster inside we would be sitting ducks.

Looking to the east, the hall ends after 30' at a set of wooden double doors. Laid into the wall on the south is a single wooden door and to the north is a hallway.

Elizabeth will examine the door to the sount.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13+1 vs. traps.

Door looks okay. Who goes in first, if we are going in?

"Heavy hitters first," says Garuneh to Durnolf and Tina with a smile.

sorry, afk this weekend. I see storm tossed trees haven't blocked our way yet.

Durnolf nods, steps up, and opens the door.

Durnolf attempts to open the door, but is unable to do so. It appears something is barring the door.

Durnolf nods, steps up, and opens the door with his hammer.

1d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Should we break it down or look for another way in?"

"After that hit, it's probably best we simply bash our way in. Who knows what's preparing for us on the other side."

Aldous will prepare to cast Silent Image of a calm, empty tunnel right in front of Durnolf if anything seems overly hostile when the door comes down.

Elizabeth stands ready.

The wooden door takes the brunt of the hammer's slam. A slat appears to have cracked. Nothing else occurs.

Aldous readies himself behind Durnolf while Elizabeth stand ready beside the door.

Grab your hammer in both hands and slam it with great force into your goal!

Aye milady, that's generally how it works."

Durnolf does that until the door deigns to open.

/innduendo.

I could always lend my aid by gripping the hard shaft and guiding it.

o.O

1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
1d10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

After three more swings, the door is smashed open. Biers of solid gold encrusted with glittering gems lie against the walls of this 10' by 25' chamber. Golden candelabras stand nearby, empty of candles, and the walls depict a glorious afterlife filled with riches and luxury, painted in bright pigments and gold leaf.

Why hello there! Looks like we might be able to retire early!

"Watch out for angry invisible nagas!" Garuneh calls out, then suddenly regretting any further reference to snake like objects.

"Don't touch anything! This is too good to be true."

Aldous casts dancing lights, followed by detect magic.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Spellcraft, if necessary. (+2 if identifying items)

The dancing lights causes the gold and gems to sparkle with an illumination that would make most dwarves stop in their cups, if only for a moment.

"Never trust a silver platter."

Guarded by traps up the wazoo and ready to hand us our heads if we touchy? No doubt. Shall we have a look anyways?

"Wine Not.
Though I think it should be a vote."

Let us head in.

Elizabeth just checks the entryway for anything like a trap.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21+1 for traps.

Looks safe.