Perception
Looking around, Marius comments "Dead god in a dead ruin. Which exit? Rightish?"
"I believe that's what we agreed on."
"Let's go and investigate the set of bronze doors, shall we? Doors are meant to be opened," Kaduk says.
The doors are locked, but the lock doesn't look very complex. There seems to be a room at the end of the right passage, but you see no enemies so far.
Ears glued to the door, Kaduk tries to discern any sound within. He hand signals to Kwin; {mind if i open the door?}
Gideon tucks his journal away and pulls his bow back out. He whispers loudly to Kaduk, "Open it!"
*Nods* *Thumbs up*
Kwin nods to Kaduk, though he has a "far away" look in his eyes as he does so.
The door swings open, revealing an old library, mostly in ruins. The room is 30 feet square and filled with broken shelves and rotting books. There are no visible exits.
"Much ado 'bout nothing, heh. Cover the door whilst I search the room,"
Better safe than impaled or bludgeoned.
Kwin lets Kaduk take the lead into the room, but follows to stay within range.
In the library, Kaduk finds a number of intact books. They are of some small value and could probably be sold for around 50 gp, but they are rather bulky to carry. One that looks interesting is called Glarias's Pool and seems to describe the pool in the room.
Kaduk also finds a secret door on the left wall of the main room. A wall sconce causes part of the wall to pivot when pulled.
Gideon rushes to the books. He is profoundly interested in the types of books that can be found in this place, because of both their inherent value and their relevance as to who may have been here last. He pages through Glarias's Pool first, while cataloging the others in his journal before putting them in his pack.
It appears that the pool has divinatory powers. Speaking a magical phrase will summon a manifestation of Glarias to answer any one question. The book warns that punishment will come to those who abuse the magic of the pool, though.
Gideon grows nearly giddy with excitement as he reads this. He turns to the others. "This is almost too good to be true! A simple command word will allow us to ask any question of a goddess of lore! If no one objects, I would like to pose a question as to the overall size of this delve."
"Hold on a second Doc..isn't it more profitable to ask a question with an answer some one is willing to pay for?"
"I don't suppose I have a problem with that, Gideon. Kaduk, I suspect we will find plenty of wealth within the delve, better to get information that could be of use to us as opposed to something to sell."
"Ok, ok. Well, I just hope we don't waste it," Kaduk says, resigned.
From your readings, can anyone use it to ask a question, or does it take someone with divine or arcane training to do so?
From your readings, can anyone use it to ask a question, or does it take someone with divine or arcane training to do so?
Anyone can use the pool, as long as they speak the correct phrase.
I understand your excitement about this find, truly I do. However, perhaps you should wait a day or so before making your ask. Perhaps some time to ponder will may you reconsider your choice of question. Not that I think the question is a poor one; quite the contrary. But I see little reason to rush.
I understand your excitement about this find, truly I do. However, perhaps you should wait a day or so before making your ask. Perhaps some time to ponder will may you reconsider your choice of question. Not that I think the question is a poor one; quite the contrary. But I see little reason to rush.
Marius nods at Kwin, "I agree with Kwin. Better to wait and use such a treasure when we know what to ask. Shall we try the hidden door?"
"Hidden door? Where?"
"Hidden door? Where?"
In the library, Kaduk finds a number of intact books. They are of some small value and could probably be sold for around 50 gp, but they are rather bulky to carry. One that looks interesting is called Glarias's Pool and seems to describe the pool in the room.
Kaduk also finds a secret door on the left wall of the main room. A wall sconce causes part of the wall to pivot when pulled.
And referenced here.
"Oh! Forgot 'bout that," Kaduk replies sheepishly.
Kaduk advances to the hidden door and searches for traps.
If there's nothing, he hand waves Marius to advance and opens the door
Kaduk finds no trap.
Beyond the door, there is a narrow (10 feet) passage, 30 feet long, that ends at the back of what is obviously another secret door.
"We should press on. Let's see what's on the other side."
Perception:
Hopes the rest of the group is ready
Kaduk hears nothing through the door and sees no obvious traps, so he simply pushes it open.
Gideon peers over the shoulders of the others, safely behind them.
Initiative
Marius moves out front of his companions. "Let's see where this goes."
Initiative:
Must be the earwax.
*Grips his greataxe tighter, reassured with its heft and solidarity*
Initiative:
A tattered and stained red carpet runs most of the length of this long hall. Moth-eaten tapestries of mounted knights and hilltop castles hang on the wall. At the far eastern end stands a large wooden throne surrounded by empty kegs and dirty wooden plates and mugs.
As you enter the room, you hear guttural laughs and shouts to your right. A surprisingly handsome orc is seated on the throne and surrounded with his goons: a bugbear, another orc and a savage Tharbrian.
As you enter he cries out in Orc:
They keep their hands on their weapons, but they are not attacking... yet.
"Anyone get that?"
"Akur adarah mhautmu, Kaduk Jaskar!"
Kaduk shouts a challenge and closes in, great-axe aloft and savagely brings down the weapon on the nearest orc.
So that puts the order at:
Kaduk 25
Opponents 20
Gideon 20
Kwin 12
Marius 9
Avendryl 5
Is Janos still with us?
Kaduk speaks the truth as he barges in with a blood-curling scream and chops down the orc in one mighty blow.
The orc and bugbear retaliate but he manages to fend off their blows. The female barbarian tumbles past Kaduk and lets out a roar of fury.
Your turn (including Kaduk). Map updated above.
Where is that barbarian going off to?
Thrilled by the results of his dynamic entry, Kaduk becomes all too aware of being attacked by both sides. A series of agile movements sees Kaduk breaking off to engage the barbarian by the door. A leaping jump and an overhead chop tries to whittle the opponent to two.
"He just wants introductions, Marius." quips Kaduk as he passes by.
Janos wanders off into the sunset, leaving you to face the monsters alone.
Gideon runs through his mental library. He has never seen an orc up close, so he is shocked at their size. He stammers out, "Orcs are incredibly resilient! Do not let your guard down!"
Marius steps up and swings his sword.
Kaduk looks around amidst the fighting. "Where's the cleric?" Noticing he's gone, Kaduk reminds himself to be more careful from now on. Seeing Marius rush pass to cover his flank brings a gush of relief for Kaduk.
Kwin will cast Mage Armor on himself and step into the room if he can do so without drawing an AoO. He'll make sure he's out of any ally's way.
Avendryl moves into the room, expending another use of his Arcane pool and strikes at the bugbear.
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