GM Rednal's Rise of the Runelords: AE (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

As Shalluk focused on scanning the room, there was a loud road - and abruptly, a truly massive canine creature appeared in the air next to the newly risen one (dropping some form of invisibility, apparently), swiping out at him with a massive claw as it bared its teeth.

Claw vs FF (Shalluk): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 for Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Init (Enemy): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Init (Shalluk): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Init (Tyranius): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Init (Zelani): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Oh, good. o wo I was hoping that would happen.

Zelani jumped back slightly at the sudden appearance of the large, aggressive creature. Shifting Şenay up higher on her shoulder as she moved forward, Zelani took the kapenia in hand and whipped the bladed scarf at the creature...

Attack: Kapenia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"Are you okay?" she asked Shalluk over her shoulder as she shifted to a defensive position against the creature...

Shalluk shrieked as the ghastly wound cause him to stagger back a space, looking at the ragged claw mark gouging his torso. He glanced nervously over at Zelani and nodded before babbling something in a reassuring tone...in Aklo.

With a gesture, he once again called up Mother. The wound he had been dealt mean he had no interest in fighting this thing fairly. The spirit raised its weapon and fired.

Ranged Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Tyranius vanishes from sight as he hurls a small vial of smoke to the ground. He moves into a flanking position with Zelani and slashes at the creature with his shortsword.

"What is this thing?"

Shortsword; PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Zelani's scarf struck the beast - and did nothing at all as it simply ignored the force of the blow. Shalluk's force bolts were more effective - that kind of power usually was - while Tyranius' strike didn't quite manage to land. The creature snarled as it noticed him, though - and in particular, the amulet of Nethys he wore. With a growl, it whirled around and lashed out at the ninja.

Claw (Tyranius): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

...To no effect, actually, as Tyranius was able to avoid its swiping claws at the very last moment.

Zelani hissed in frustration at the creature. No one sparkled as brightly as this aasimar to be ignored so often as creatures in this place seemed to do.

She nodded at Shalluk's reply, understanding the tone if not the words. Something else she needed to do better - or at least discuss a gesture system with him again.

She whipped out again at the creature after she saw it go for Tyranius, hissing behind her teeth as she felt how little she was still doing. She shifted back to readjust and calm down and take in her surroundings and what the creature was doing...

Attack - Kapenia scarf: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Shalluk eyed the creature, and the lack of damage Zelani had inflicted. It seemed solid enough. It might be one of the creatures that resisted normal materials, and needed cold iron or silver to harm.

Stepping back out of the room, on the suspicion that such a creature would have left long ago if it could like the Shadows, the crossbowman reloaded with Cold Iron bolts.

Meanwhile, the spectre continued it's own assault.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

Tyranius asks Nethys for a bit of divine favor as he drops his guard and lashes out at the massive beast with both short sword and Tekko-Kagi.

Use swift action for Fervor Divine Favor on self.

MWK Shortsword; flanking; Divine favor: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

MWK Tekko-Kagi; flanking; Divine favor: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 11
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Weapon Focus on Tekko-Kagi; Power Attack

Zelani's scarf cleanly missed the beast - as did the bolt from Shalluk's companion. Tyranius was a little more accurate, though, and his first strike managed to hit the beast, although much of the harm it could have done was reduced by the creature's fearsomely tough hide. It snarled at Shalluk, but bit out at Tyranius instead of following the newly reborn one.

Bite (Tyranius): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 for Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Attack: Kapenia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Zelani replied to the snarling creature with a hiss before lashing out against it with her bladed scarf. Glancing to the others, the aasimar commented mainly to herself in frustration "This... ghastly beast seems to need more umph...or ummm" before her muttering turned to another tongue with the snake hiding in her cloak...

Grunting, Shalluk gestured to his bolt, an the creature. Hopefully the others would notice the odd quality of the iron he was using. Raising the stock to his shoulder, Shalluk fired at the creature.

Cold Iron Bolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

The specter continued to fire as well.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

Tyranius cringes in pain as the beast tears a massive chunk out of his shoulder.

Concentration his skin begins to patch itself as Nethy's power mends his flesh into a grotesque looking shriveled mark that looks like a healed burn.

Fervor Swift heal: 1d6 ⇒ 6

As he is healing he continues to slash his weapons into the beasts skin.

MWK Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

MWK Tekko-Kagi: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 7
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

One by one, the creature dodged the blows - all except Zelani's strike, at least, which was accurate but failed to harm the creature's tough hide.

...Don't you also have Sneak Attack as an option, Zelani? You're, uh, you're definitely gonna want to be using that here.

The creature sat down and spoke a moment later - although only one of you could understand it.

Shalluk sighed. Infernal suggested a devil, which was not a wonderful thing, and this monster would be a challenge. <"Not such an easy thing to do,>" Shalluk replied in Aklo. He had no choice of the tongue, since his curse would not allow him otherwise, but perhaps the creature knew it.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 3

The spirit fired again, hopefully more accurately than before.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

Zelani stepped carefully around the room as the thing talked, the aasimar herself muttering to herself in an odd old tongue. Walking around the beast to flank, she whipped out her kapenia again, holding back her hiss of frustration that she felt rising within her...

Attack Kapenia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Tyranius smiles. Hard to hit are ya. Fine then, try this." His blade seems to become sharper through magical means.

Use fervor to make shortsword with bleeding strike spell. If shortsword hits it will cause 1 bleed.

With his balde partially enchanted he continues to slash at the massive beast.

MWK Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

MWK Tekko-Kagi: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 6
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Weapon Focus on Tekko-Kagi; Power Attack

Shalluk's attack missed - his spiritual companion's hit, but wasn't able to penetrate its hide. Zelani's strike was a little more solid this time, and actually managed to scrape through its defenses and deal a bit of damage. Neither of Tyranius' strikes managed to land on the beast.

As the creature finished speaking, it simply swept one paw out at Zelani.

Claw: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 for Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Meanwhile, you could hear something back out in the hall, approaching quickly.

Shalluk glanced around. An attack from the rear? Well, what were the chances that an ally had come this deep into this place? Grunting, Shalluk turned and readied to face whatever threat was comming from behind.

Meanwhile, the spirit continued it's attack.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Tyranius continues to do what he can with his meager weapons against an overpowering foe.

MWK Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

MWK Tekko-Kagi: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 9
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Weapon Focus on Tekko-Kagi; Power Attack; If shortsword hits it causes 1 bleed

Zelani hissed at the attack, brown eyes glaring at the beast before the sound from the hall pulled her attention. She was having a hard enough time with just this thing without getting pinned between two enemies. Her first impulse was to put up a barrier...but being stuck in the room with this was equally unappealing.

Scanning the room briefly as she shifted around the beast with graceful steps, Zelani took to attacking the creature before shifting back, attention moving between the door and the beast...

Attack: Kapenia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

This time, Tyranius' weapons managed to dig a little deeper into the creature even as Shalluk's bolt landed. It still clearly had plenty of vitality to spare, but those strikes had been more than scratches. Zelani also managed a shallow blow - and every bit helped.

The sounds from the hallway grew louder - and Shalelu appeared by the doorway, her eyes widening as she saw the beast. She muttered something in a language none of you spoke - probably Elven - as she reached for her bags. "Tyranius! Zelani! You're going to need magic to get through its hide!"

The beast snarled at her - then lashed out at the two named with one claw each.

Claw (Tyranius): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29 for Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Claw (Zelani): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 for Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Zelani was now quite glad she had not barriered the door - but also confused. Her perplexed thoughts did not last long as she felt the blow and once more moved around the beast.

Magic...the aasimar had spent so long focusing on how to help and heal and bring smiles and keep others safe, but it was getting clear she would need more to help her new comrades.

She circles around in graceful steps, kanpenia in hands, hoping to distract the beast long enough for Shalelu to get from her bags what she wanted without the dreadful beast hurting her too.

A hum can to her lips as her tattoos started coming to life, with a glance to those in doorway "Be there to hear more in a moment..." before returning her attention to the creature and the bladed scarf in her hand...

Attack: Kapenia Scarf: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Shalluk lets out a sigh, and nods to Shalelu in thanks for the information. Turning, he saw that Zelani and Tyrannius were both equally wounded, and needed healing. Seeing Zelani continue her attack, he moved to help her, gesturing to Tyrannius to back down for a moment and either heal himself or wait for Shalluk to join him.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The spirit continued with another bolt for force.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Hearing about the use of a magical weapon Tyranius leaps back, vanishing from sight and pulls a small vial from his pack.

Use Ki to Vanish. Grab out Oil of Magic Weapon.

We are never going to take this thing down! He begins to panic in his mind.

Whirling around, Zelani managed to deal another glancing blow to the creature - the death of a thousand cuts, it seemed, although the bolt from Shalluk's companion failed to strike this time. Tyranius vanished a moment later, even as Shalluk focused on healing - and Shalelu reached into her pack, pulling out a wand and tossing it towards the fetchling. "Use that!" Wand of CLW. XD Enough charges for the fight.

Snarling the barghest just turned to Zelani and bit out at her, starting to look increasingly angry now. She was the closest target it could see, and that seemed to be its main metric when deciding who to attack.

Bite: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34 for Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

While still invisible Tyranius takes his time and gives his shortsword a good coat of oil from his vial.

Oil of Magic Weapon on Shortsword.

Zelani watched where she wanted to go, but neither jumped nor teleported in time. The wound was big...and bleeding badly...the aasimar stumbled backwards, her hum turned into a loud hiss that turned into wince then into uncontrolled whimpers...

She kept stumbled back until she hit a wall, the snake dropping off of her during her frantic uneven uncharacteristically ungraceful steps, pressing hard on the wound but could not get the strength nor magic would come into her fingers and her tattoos lights dimmed and then her brown eyes as she fell to the floor...

Swearing an oath that the Aklo toungue made dance, Shalluk grabbed Zelani as she fell and pulled her back out of the room. Once she was away from the door, he reached down once more and applied more healing.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The spirit, unoncerned with anything but the order to shoot, kept trying to do so.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

A moment after Shalluk's spirit fired, Shalelu unslung her bow and joined in, drawing it far backwards before letting loose with a single shot of her own-

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 for Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

-that matched the spirit's shot for damage. It focused a moment later, and a wave of Crushing Despair rolled out and over Shalluk, Zelani, and Shalelu.

(Will DC 18 negates - please roll at the start of your posts. XD I usually do it myself, but given the despair-inducing nature of the spell, I feel like getting the hope/despair of your own rolls is more appropriate...)

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Shalluk felt fear, despair and hopelessness wave over him. Old feelings - comfortable in a way. He wasn't good enough. Even in this new flesh the infernal taint was still present, his soul long since corrupted by the blood that had flowed in his veins. Nothing he did would ever be good enough, and soon his new friends would see what a miserable creature he was...

Shuddering, Shalluk mentally reached out and forced the foul feeling away from his mind. He glared at the creature, but continued attending to Zelani. Hopefully this would awaken her...

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The spirit fired again. Being an undead creation, it was not affected by the hideous spell.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Zelani stirred slowly, tears in her eyes which she blinked away for a moment as the aasimar gained her bearings.

"Thank you..." she said with a soft smile to Shalluk that grew more pained as she moved to stand. ...you shouldn't have....

A soft sad song easily fell from Zelani's mouth as her tattoos lit up for a moment. She should at least try to be strong to attempt possibly doing something useful. The aasimar continued to look around as she planned her next move...

Cure: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Tyranius focuses all of his strength into the single blow from his shortsword as he drives back into the offensive as the creature continues to bleed.

MWK Shortsword; magic weapon; Divine favor; invisibility: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 11
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Weapon Focus on Tekko-Kagi; Power Attack; If shortsword hits it causes 1 bleed

*Looks at Zelani* ...It affects skill checks. I recommend putting the fact that you have it, and its remaining duration, at the bottom of your post so you don't forget. o wo/

The bolt from Shalluk's friend hit the creature, a moment before Tyranius revealed himself once more and stabbed deep into the beast's body - the magic was definitely helping there, and his blade sunk far deeper into the beast's body. It was badly injured now, and snarled as it lashed out at the ninja with its slavering jaws.

Bite: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 for Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Cursing at the monster for once again striking an ally, Shalluk moved over to Tyrannius and healed him as well.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The spirit continued to fire as well.

Touch Attack (Force): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

Tyranius falls to the ground in a small heap as his Tekko-Kagi clatters to the ground from his limp hand.

Con check DC 10: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 1 = 5

And he continues to bleed.

-2/27 hp

Zelani moved to Tyranius, aiding Shalluk's effort in healing the Ninja Warpriest, before slowly shifting back, finding it difficult to plan her next move with her doubts in the way...

Cure: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 8) + 3 = 17

Crushing Despair: -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls for 1 min per enemy's level.

Aibek? More like "Hi, Bek". o wo

The bolt from Shalluk's spirit struck the creature... and with a groan, its body slowly tilted to the side and hit the ground, blood pooling beneath it as life left its body. Shalelu kept her bow aimed at it for a moment... then sighed and nodded. "Well, that was closer than anyone would've liked." the elf said. "Get some use out of that want, yeah?"

Shalluk nodded his ascent. "I do not know what that was, but it seemed to be trapped in that room. This place had Shadows trapped in another room. I wonder if this was some kind of prison or something similar?" If it was, the labratories and experiments certainly didn't bode well for the inmates.

Reloading his crossbow, Shalluk moved towards the open door and moved inside slowly, wary. He didn't imagine they would keep anything else in a cell with a creature like this, but strange torments or devices might still be active.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

lol, I keep doing that, using wrong name. Now I have my computer back it should be easier, but my brain is still in a melty state from life and health stuff.

Zelani tilted her head as she considered the others' words. "Possibly, very strange confinements at the least and more may be ahead. We may need further preparations..." she said nervously, glancing to the others...

"Don't know if we can survive another creature like that. How did goblins come to trap something like that on their own?" He asks incredulously.

He begins to search the room's hidden corners and shadows.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"This place seems far older than the Goblins who squated here," Shalluk replied, "And that...thing...was likely here since whoever built it left. I suspect it was that man, that image, we saw that trapped it here." Of course, there was no way to tell, unless they found another survivor. One that didn't try to brutally murder them.

Looking around, you note that each of the two racks in the northern corners contains 30 eternal candles (60 candles in all), minor magic candles that burn eternally without heat, similar to a continual flame spell but shedding only shadowy light in a 5-foot radius. Each eternal candle is worth 25 gp. A single silver coffer sits on its side on one of the shelves in the western alcove. The coffer itself is worth 100 gp, but the real treasure sits inside, buried in a bed of fine white sand - a ring of force shield. When activated, the shieldlike pane of force generated manifests as a seven-pointed star.

Meanwhile, Shalelu simply nodded as Shalluk spoke. "It's unusual, but things like that have been known to happen." she observed. "Explains the goblins, too - they practically worship barghests."

Shalluk's eye rose at the name - barghests - and noted it for future reference. Shalluk looked at the ring, but shook his head. His skills required two hands, so it would be only situationally useful. He noted, once again, the seven-pointed star. It was becoming a theme.

He collected the candles and coffer as well. While not expensive, there were a lot of them. Looking at the others, he mentioned, "Would you prefer to heal and rest now?"

Zelani helped Shalluk collect and pack the items, spending a few moments to look over the ring while listening to the others, "That might be a good idea. How much more do you think will be left?"

"No clue when it comes to goblins, they like to burrow in deep. I only saw a few doors left to explore. I can keep going for a bit longer if the rest can?"

Do we have a wand of CLW?"

Tyranius grabs ahold of one of his potions and quickly drinks the contents. "Think the damn thing broke some of my ribs."

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 23/27

*Motions at what Shalelu tossed you earlier* You're welcome to use that. XD Incidentally, since you've wrapped up this area... everyone gets to level up! o wo And my birthday was a few days ago, so you all get 600 GP to go with it. Please post your levelup summaries in the Discussion thread for approval before updating your aliases.

Whoop, one more level and I'll actually be dangerous!

Nodding to Shalelu, Shalluk said, "Your timing was a great blessing. We are almost done with this place. You are welcome to join us for the last part, if you have the time."

With the area plundered, Shalluk returned to the secret passage found earlier (in E6), and headed to the Northern facing door along the passageway, doing the usual checking routine to see if it was likely dangerous.

[dice=Perception]

Tyranius bows to Shalelu. "Your aid was most welcome. To think such a beast existed. And lived among the goblins no less." He shudders at the thought of what might have happened had the goblins released that creature on Sandpoint during their raids.

Seeing Shalluk rush off he follows closely behind.

CLW (Wand): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Zelani twirled the ring between her fingers absentmindedly as she followed the others. She sang softly to herself, tattoos glowing for a few moments, while looking around and listening to the others...

Cure: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

"Which way next, gentleman?"

*Updates map*

As it turns out, both of the other doors lead to the same chamber, and it's safe enough now that the room with the Shadows is safe to traverse. Shalelu followed along, nodding at both Shalluk and Tyranius' words, clearly interested to see the rest of this place.

Beyond the passage, the sound of sloshing water fills this room, which has almost entirely collapsed into a large tide pool. What few walls do remain intact here bear detailed and impressive carvings of incredible treasuries filled to overflowing with coins, gems, jewelry, and other items of value. To the east, the walls depict a carving of a towering mountain, its peak carved in the shape of a stern face just above a great palace. Below, the side of the mountain's valley cradles an immense city of spires.