dungeoneering
engineering
survival
Hmmmm Grung says thoughtfully
Grung the stone work looks deep, it could take several hours, or longer, depending on how much is there. From the sound of it they are still smashing stone behind. You can see where they worked on the tunnel roof and walls with large picks and some of the stones are wet so you figure they came out of the river.
Hmmm. Bah. Since when are trolls smart. Gonna have to go down this other path, right into their trap. I 'suppose Grung kicks a rock
You head shout and it wraps in alrge circle rejoining where you had the battle with the goblin scouting party. You find one short side tunnel that has some debris from camping and there is blood stains on the wall.
You do find one secret door. That is unusual and you need to figure out how to open it.
go ahead Desmond. I can kick it if that helps
"If worse comes to worst, I can probably make the door fall out from its frame. Im not sure we want to leave such an obvious since of our passage though."
Let's go, Des, make it happen.
Malcolm shines the cap of light on the door so that Des has some light to work with.
Felicitas will pat Desmond on the back."Take your time, Desmond!"
Bah, take your time or her time but not me time! Grung laughs at the joke that only he understands and he smacks Desmond on the back just a bit too hard.
Desmond the door is made of solid stone and the edge/frame is quite well concealed to the naked eye. The dwarves uncanny ability to spot secret doors and know stone work discovered the seam. As you study the stone you figure that it slides upward not sideways, which is quite unusual especially to lift such weight. It does not contain any traps.
"An ingenious locking mechanism, the weight of the stone itself serves in place of a lock or mechanical fastener. "
Str check to aid.
Gotta put yer back into it! Gung says as he shoves Aside Malcolm and tries on his own
STR
Desmond leans against the wall and watches the more muscle-inclined members do their work. Once Grungsdi opens it up he moves back to the front, giving the dwarf a pat on the shoulder and a nod.
Nothin stops Grungsdi from killin stupid trolls that think they're smart!
Feli smiles and writes down the pearls of poetry flowing from Grungsdis mouth.
Grung leads the way with his sling loaded
"My arcane powers are nearly exhausted, my fellows. If you wish to truly burn these trolls, Isuggest we give it a day."
"That is fair. Depending on this secret door, we may have a secure location to rest for the night. Perhaps we can disguise our entrance and leave a false trail? I defer to our more sneaky members in that issue."
The door slides open to reveal a small room a stone sarcophagus on the stone lid reads a single word in elvish: Nadroj. Ohterwise the room is without dust and debris and it's smooth walls are crafted out of onyx.
Malcolm walks inside and examines the writing and the sarcophagus.
"Perhaps we leave the restful dead to their rest, at least until we regain our own strength? Unless that word means "open me, I'm full of righteous treasure. "
Nadroj appears to be a name. It is an ornate stone crypt so who knows what treasures lays within.
Desmond can tell that the sarcophagus is not trapped.
Felicitas
You recall a story about a powerful, greedy merchant prince that went by that name about 150 years ago.
Want me to open it up? Could be some treasure in there!
Go ahead, have at it!
Grung goes to lift and promptly loses his footing and slips onto his face.
He swears and tries again
Must be magically sealed.
Grung goes to lift and promptly loses his footing and slips onto his face.
He swears and tries again
Must be magically sealed.
Anyone giving aid or are you just going to laugh?
Malcolm slides up next to the dwarf.
This time, maybe I can show you how it is done, eh big fella'.
"Oh, for crying out loud. Here."
The dwarf feels the sting of needing a spellcaster's aid to life the lid.
The well appointed tomb is empty but it looks completely undisturbed.
Perception:
Know (religion)
Grung sniffs the tomb and licks it and considers
Karnog this tomb doesn't look right to you...it appears to be more of a sanctuary for another creature is obviously not here. Although it doesn't look like it's been used for a while, nor does it have earth in it, so you're pretty certain that it is not a vampire's coffin.
Grung's tongue loosens a little latch and Karnog see's a well hidden compartment. Hidden in a secret compartment in the crypt is an arcane scroll of 3 spells.
The crypt contains jewelry (a gold and sapphire
necklace, a ring and broach).
There is a headband
appraise
scroll Arcane: control weather, ethereal jaunt and prismatic wall, CL
16th.
A headband of inspired wisdom +2.
"A hidden sarcophagus, which serves as the resting place for some creature. In which we find scrolls and jewelry. I have a bad feeling about this, guys. Perhaps this is not such a good place to take our rest after all."
"Well this seems like the resting place for some merchant. But he was generous to us."
"Karnog, this headband may be of interest to you. It would strengthen your willpower and divine power."
I still think that this is a great place to rest.