The skeleton seems affected by Ngonunho's magic, but not enough to stop it. The skeleton attacking Grog continues, raking its bony claws at him, but doesn't manage to connect.
The other skeleton takes a step closer and attacks Grog as well, but doesn't manage to do any damage.
Thurim's bolt blasts into the skeleton's spine, shattering the bones. It collapses on the floor.
The skeleton is much faster than you expect and easily dodges your attacks. It then lunges forward and slashes at Grog. One of its claws connects, while the other is brushed aside.
As the skeleton continues to dodge by your attacks, it continues its assault. One claw rakes by Nat, but doesn't connect, however its other claw scrapes at Ngonunho.
Nat swings his axe, connecting with the skeleton. It crumbles down as a bolt of energy whizzes past it.
The door onto a large chamber that contains a maze of pillars that obscure the far side of the room. Next to the door is a pile of empty saddlebags and three brooms.
Grog moves five feet to the West then notices something. Nat moves through the corridor unimpeded.
The next step West appears to be another depression in the ground. You believe it could be another pit trap.
Grog pulls a lever and you all hear a clicking noise coming from the door. You'd guess it sounded like a locking mechanism tumbling into place.
As Nat traverses the aisle, he notices several depressions in the ground. It's as if there's something covering the floor that is sinking in a bit.
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Hmm... Not what I wanted to happen.
Grog pulls the lever again, returning it to its original (preferably unlocked) position. He then whispers back over to Nat.
Others are close. Pit traps everywhere. Need to find another way 'round. Gotta be a right way. Follow Grog.
Grog moves to the south, plotting a new course.
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Is Grog still bleeding?
Ngonunho moves ahead and grabs Grog by the belt.
Grog, wait a second. That wound is pretty bad, let me take care of it first.
Ngonunho reaches out his hand, now glowing, and touches Grog's leg. Grog's wounds close a little further, though not fully yet.
That should be okay for now. I can stitch that up better later if needed.
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Great idea! Never really used it for that in the woods, but I guess it is a normal thing down below.
Ngonunho takes his pack off and rummages through it, finally coming out with a piece of chalk. He hands it to Nat with a smile.
Here you go. There is more in the bag as well, so feel free to use it liberally.
Then Ngonunho turns back to Grog and waits to see where he goes next.
Got to keep up with this big guy. The spirits seem to want to test my knowledge of healing.
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Why thank you Master Kaetanta Nat smiles, The caverns and Darklands are treacherous places, always good to mark your way. Give me a moment to mark these dangers before we move on. Please keep an eye out for me Grog - I will need backup if something pops out!
Grog - No!! Nat tries to grab Grog, pointing to the floor where he is about to step, indicating the pit there.
If he stops Grog, Nat marks the walls indicating where he knows there are pit traps, otherwise...
Grog detects the same depression in the ground 10 feet to the West (marked on the map). At the end of the hallway, to the West is another lever.
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Nat will mark the walls with the chalk and keep an eye out for levers and traps and pits....oh my. He will also inspect a lever to see if he can surmise its purpose.
Point out the pits, and I will mark them Grog! Clearly this is not the place to go wandering off.
I am making a lot of noise while Grog slips silently along. We need to work out a way for him to use that skill without my hindering him.
Grog detects another pit nearby, but otherwise the hallways are empty.
Grog notices another pit, directly to the West of his location.
Nat makes his way to the switch on the Western wall, successfully avoiding the pits.
Based of the lever design and the sounds heard when Grog switched it, you believe it is a locking mechanism. More specifically, you believe it is used to unlock the door.
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Why would someone create such a dangerous room? What if they forgot where they put these pits, wouldn't that be bad for them? Or maybe they just float around without walking and don't have to worry about the pits? Kind of like some of the spirits back home. Or maybe like that one spirit you saw running along tree branches, they weigh next to nothing and they don't trigger the pits. I will have to check out the limits of these pits when we come back.
Ngonunho suddenly realizes that he has fallen behind and is holding up Thurim.
Sorry friend, I was just contemplating how to make a room like this back home, except the pits would have some kind of spring plate at the bottom to jump back up with. Maybe even leading to another level of a similar location. Ideas my friend, they tend to run away from you. Right?
Ngonunho thinks for a second.
Let's catch up, what do you say?
Ngonunho moves up to where he can see Grog and where Nat has gone.
Other than the pits that have already been marked, you don't see anything out of the ordinary. The hallway appears empty and safe.