Jenya shows the daggers to the others.
Is this what we were searching for?
She tries to read the script on the dagger.
If this is what we're looking for then let's go back and show it to the guard
He didn't make it seem that easy, but we may as well try.
As the group looks over the find, the strange gardener proclaims loudly.
"One has found a treasure. Now each must do the same. Though not in the same way to be sure."
We need to find three more treasures? Jenya asks. We came here as a group. Can we not be treated as one?
"Speak to the garden." The cryptic creature points toward the wall of vines that seems to be blocking the exit.
Jenya shrugs and carefully approaches the vines with the knife raised in a non threatening manner.
We are four who seek passage she says.
The vine sits silent. Though it seems to shift, as if to make room upon Jenya's approach it quickly covers the exit if any of the other party members approach.
Well, let's continue this scavenger hunt Jenya sighs and heads back to where they fought the Leshys.
Though there seems to be movement under the cover of the thickest parts of the garden, there is no sign of any plan creatures like those encountered. Oddly, the movement seems most active around the central part of the garden surrounding the red crystal, which seems to be helping to distribute the heat and light of the lava below.
There seems to be something near the crystal Jenya says. She will move carefully towards it a bit to get a closer look but then will wait for the others to come up with her before moving any closer.
What is it? Does it seem threatening? says Iron Sprocket as he also takes a look.
Tamayra reloads as she waits for Jenya's assessment.
Though Rheynold can tell there is movement where Jenya is looking, he can't make out much else. Jenya seems to be looking on in disbelief, shifting as if considering to move forward.
There is some sort of rock in the vines. Seems to be moving Jenya moves in closer as well just behind Aak.
Though the plant creatures do not make themselves visible, the rock that Jenya does. Which it turns out is a cluster of translucent crystals shaped disturbingly like a gemstone scorpion. It quickly scuttles toward the group in an aggressive stance.
Initiative:
Round One: All PCs now acting.
Iron Sprocket places himself between the crystal scorpion and his allies and readies a devastating strike.
Jenya fires at the approaching crystal creature.
And reloads with a paper cartridge.
A grinding click signas a misfire as Tamayra's weapon jam.
The strange gem like creature launches its scorpion like tail toward Rheynold
, it misses; shattering nearby doing points of damage to Aak and Rheynold.
Round Two: All PCs now acting.
Jenya fires again, trying to put the creature down.
The creature shatters into pieces, leaving behind a small pile of gems.
Perception rolls:
Jenya reloads and calls out We see you behind the crystal. Who are you? she keeps her pistol raised as she approaches the dire pile. I think there's something in that pile of dirt
Eyeing Jenya's raised pistol, Iron Sprocket puts away his morningstar and says "maybe it best NOT to immediately threaten people, especially someone else possibly stuck down here."
He then glances over at the dirt pile. "I too see the pile, but I can't see anything in it from here."
Just asking a simple question. Jenya responds calmly. No threat.
With attention brought to the dirt pile, it is obvious to all. Something small seems to have been covered with dirt. Meanwhile, whoever or whatever was behind the crystal shifts out of view behind the crystal.
Jenya kneels and pulls out whatever is in the dirt while keeping a careful eye on the crystal. Does anyone know what the crystal even is?
What Jenya pulls from the dirt what appears to be a tiny metallic creature that is shaped like a raven. It remains motionless.
Two of Four I think. Rheynold, you're the most diplomatic of us, care to try and talk to whoever is hiding behind the crystal?
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Iron Sprocket will take any gems not taken by the rest of the party.
"Jenya, I believe that crystal radiates all of the heat to allow this life to grow here, but how I am not sure. How about I take a look at that clockwork raven? I think I may be able to see about getting it fixed. At the same time, one of you can attempt to see who is hiding here."
Jenya hands over the raven to Rheynold.
Tmayra moves forwardm crouching down to pick up a gem.
Tamayra easily approaches the gems while whatever lurks behind the large crystal stays hidden.
"Thank you." Iron Sprocket says as he attempts to assess the clockwork raven. "I've always been better with these than people."
As Tamayra picks up some gems Rhenold looks over the clockwork raven. Though there are odd clicking sounds, no sign of danger or much else seems to come from behind the crystal.
Since no one else does it Jenya calls out again You there, behind the crystal. Who are you? We mean you no harm if you mean us none.