"So Lyra how, when, and with whom will you approach this?"Quinn asks
Ivy ponders some
"it's best we are not seen examining the grave, might be best to go at night."
"Iffin' we do go at night lass, how are the humans gonna see where they are goin'?" Burgen asks "In the dark humans can't see more than an arms length ahead o' their own face. Don't get me wrong, goin' at night is probably best, but if there is no moon or stars we will need a way to lead them, both quick and quiet."
"Hmmm, I am not so sure we should go at night... These people are already nervous, a group of outsiders in the graveyard at night? That wouldn't be the best way for them to find us." Caelynn explained.
"If we go during the day, we can at least say we are paying our respects and viewing the rest of the property. Though, it seems that we will be branded grave robbers either way, from how that crowd reacted."
Kendra states that she is headed there tomorrow morning after breakfast. She has invited all of you to go with her.
Rego smiles at her, "Yes by day is best at first. Then thereafter once we know the lay of it, some of the stealthier of us can go by night".
"Kendra's giving us a good opportunity for checking the area.."
"Well we now have a time to look into it. We can decide any further actions based on the situation tomorrow."states Quinn."After that visit I plan to take a walk by the river and take a look at that memorial. I may do some fishing to if I can find some gear in the market."Then remembering something from the day before he turns to Kendra. On the list of thing to do tomorrow someone should also look into whats wrong with your chickens. When I visited them yesterday they acted most unnatural."
You all head out the next day to accompany Kendra to visit her father's gravesite.
Once you reach the grave site you see that no one is around but a couple of caretakers who watch you go by and then go back to what they were doing. When you reach the grave Kendra asks for a few minutes alone. This should give you a chance to look around.
Quinn Takes a walk down the main road of Eversleep towards The Black Path.
Rego stands as close to Kendra as is respectful as she takes her time at the grave. He looks around but does not inspect anything further. Mostly he wants to keep an eye out for anyone who pays a bit too much attention to the group.
Perception
Caelynn walks among the other graves, give some care to those that have been long since forgotten.
Ivy walks the roads as if she is taking a breather from looking at the professor's grave and having memories flood back about the professor.
Burgen wanders about, reading epitaphs and keeping an eye on the others.
As Quinn Approaches The Black Path he tries to get the topography locked in his memory. When he gets to the crossroad of Eversleep and the black path he looks around to see if anyone is looking. As to not look suspicious, he pretends to be interested in the building that stands there.
Burgen walks over to Caelynn as she is tending one of the graves. "I think I have found the tomb we be lookin' fer." he whispers while looking like he is examining the epitaph of the grave next to her. In a quite voice, seeimg more to be out of respect for the surroundings as opposed to trying to be quite." "Sister, seein' as ye are tendin' to the dead, I though you should know the lock on tha' tomb there is seemin' a might iffy. You may want to take a look."
Caelynn quickly moved to Burgen's side and knelt at the grave he was showing her. She took the lock into her hand and study it closely.
The lock has indeed been tampered with. Someone has used acid on it and then arranged it to look like it was locked.
"Iffin' someone has broken into this tomb, T'would be the responsibility of the most nearby clergy to examine the place without delay to make sure nothin' was messed with or stolen, right?" Burgen says with a sly grin to Caelynn. "An' seenin' as you are the closest priestess of the Lady, I think that means it falls on you. Burgen does his best innocently pious look. "Now since this tomb seems to be broken into, we don't know if the scoundrel left some traps. I happen to know some folks staying in town who would be more than willing to help provide protection to any Priestess in the region who might be walkin' into a dangerous situation." He gestures to the others as they wander about. "Are ye willin' to accept our aid, Sister?" he asks with a slightly overdone bow.
Caelynn gave the dwarf a smile, that seemed more like a smirk "Why yes master Burgen, I do believe you are correct." She told him as she removed the lock. "And I would gladly accept aid for something like this, which may prove dangerous."
Burgen goes to gather the others, including Kendra.
Rego nods and stays at Kendra's side as the group heads to the tomb. Once they arrive he does not yet unsheathe his weapon but instead turns to Kendra, "Are you comfortable waiting outside alone or do you wish one of us to stay with you?"
"I volunteer if that's the case. It is my profession after all."Quinn chimes in.
Caelynn pushes on the door to the crypt and it swings open on well oiled hinges. Sunlight reveals a set of steps that lead down into the crypt.
Quinn looks trough the open doorway.
"Look Tracks."Quinn points out.
Caelynn poked her head in and looked around, before stepping into the crypt. Looking down at the tracks Quinn pointed out. "Well... that would depend upon on how fresh they are right?" She asked.
Rego stays put for the moment, he does not think it would look good if everyone headed down in the middle of the day. He does though slide his hand to the handle of his mace.
Burgen notices the tracks, but is unable to make out more of them.
"Think these tracks might be the Professors?"Burgen asks.
Lyra squints to see the tracks in the dark, but sees a door in the darkness where the tracks lead.
"Over here, there's a door."
She shrugs. "I would hope it was the professor, the lock was broken through and he said he intended to go down here."
"If it was him I hope he left a clue as to what he did with the items."Quin remarks as he heads into the crypt.
The chamber is cool. Dust covers the room. Two statues stand on either side of the room. One man and one woman. Under the dust is an image laid out in tile that looks to be some kind of family crest. Two doors lead out of the room.
Rego shifts closer to the crypt door so he can keep an eye of Kendra and hear if any trouble is encountered by his allies within.
Perception
"What would bring someone into this crypt?" Caelynn questioned as she looked around.
"Other than the professor? If there are strange things going on in town, someone could be looking for clues just as we are."
You look around and there does not seem to be anyone watching you. Kendra and Ingrid are still over by the professor's grave. Kendra looks around and gives you a nod indicating that she will keep watch while you enter.
Quinn looks to continue following the tracks.
"I'm going to continue following the tracks. Lyra please look for hiden doors or compartments. And if someone is able to look for magic,that would be helpful as well."Quinn instructs continuing to scan the floor.
Rego, nervous about leaving Kendra alone, nods back and enters against his own better judgment.
He hears Quinn's statement and does just that.
Cast Detect Magic.
Rego speaks his voice somewhat muffled by the full helm he dons, "Quinn, beyond these doors there is indeed the strong presence of magic. Divination being the strongest aura present. Lyra, does that door appear to be safe to open?"
Lyra looks over the door, inspecting its hinges, checking the dust on the ground for disturbances, and occasionally poking at the nooks and crannies with a small hooked piece of metal.
Lyra frowns. "That's strange... I don't see anything, but it looks like someone has been through here, and they took the time to oil the hinges."
"We don't know how long ago that was."Quinn says in a concerned tone. Then he turns to Rego. "You have armor. You should go first.
"He is not the only one with armor Quinn." Caelynn pointed out as she moved aside some of her robes to show scale mail beneath. "I am a warrior for my faith. Would be a poor one of I could not survive a hit or two." She explained with a slight smile.