Val sneaks around the back if possible to take a look..
Harlod begins Detecting Magic, sweeping the front of the house and then working his way to a window.
Once she gets the all clear, Ophelia joins Harlod in his Detect Magic sweep.
Going around the back just reveals that even the back is in good condition. The entire place still seems deserted.
The detect magic sweep doesn't turn up any magical auras.
"How dare insult my family. We have nothing to do with this destruction!"
"Let's not blame each other needlessly; I would rather not see anymore witch hunts. Desna knows they were bad enough last time," Ophelia says calmly. The Conjurer was rather young when that all happened, but she faintly recalls the paranoia. "Besides, Anevia's house was in decent shape too, and we have not encountered anyone sans that brute who was specifically targeting the Tirabade residence, so it stands to reason that the demons have only hit certain portions of the city."
She turns to the entrance and asks the group in general, "So how shall we proceed, friends? Should just unlock the front door and walk in? Or perhaps a more cautious approach is warranted?"
"I agree.. Lets get in.."
"You insulted all of the good people by speaking your silly beliefs, so let's just say we're even. Now, what do you want to do here Horgus? Do you have the key?"
"Yes I do."
Horgus walks up to the gate and unlocks it.
"This place should be fine."
Horgus then will continue up to the door and unlock that as well.
The Shaman who can't wait until they release the new book follows right on his heels, Fauchard at hand!
Ophelia follows everyone in, though the wizard once again sneaks herself into the middle of the group.
Val brings up the rear as they enter..
As you enter the building you see that it is just as nice on the inside as it is on the outside. It has a wide hall that opens up to a double staircase up to the second floor. Horgus looks around and sighs seemingly happy that his house hasn't been vandalized.
"My safe-room is down the stairs in that door."
Horgus points towards a small door to your right.
"Is there anything else that we should do?" Ophelia asks the group at large. "I imagine that, after we check the house over, this is more or less going to be goodbye."
We should double-check to ensure we aren't abandoning any supplies that we could use down the road, I fear that we are going to be facing a shortage of such amenities in this city. Turning, Harlod addresses Horgus, In the spirit of co-operation here, do you have anything beyond your safe room that would be of use to our mutual survival in the next few weeks?
Halara looks at Harlod and a sarcastic, yet angry smile appears on her face. "Aside from the reward he offered us to take him to the surface, you mean?"
"I hope it keep you safe. How long can you stay down there alone?" Thorst goes to search the house.
Calm yourself comrade, if you recall I was not present in the caves. This is the first I'm hearing of any reward or caves. Once we've found a safe place to rest, I certainly would appreciate being filled in.
Halara shakes her head. "My anger is not directed at you, doctor Harlod. It is just that... well, some people should not really be alive... I'll fill you in later."
"I don't have anything else that could help you put with your survival. My room should keep me safe as long as you deal with the demons."
Horgus begins walking to his safe room and once he gets there he hands a small bag of gold to the group.
"Alright well get down there then, and take this girl with you. We'll come back when it's safe.. The girl better be unharmed and healthy when we return.. Now let's get over to Aravashnial's place and then try to find this paladin, Irabeth right? Sound good?"
"Best of luck to the two of you," Ophelia says as her company dwindles down by two people. She is about to propose a plan, but Valkrie beats her to it. Ophelia smiles lightly and adds, "That sounds quite good to me. If there is nothing else to do here, then we best be on our way."
Halara nods and is ready to proceed.
I concur.
Natasha follows Horgus, but not before thanking each and everyone of you for rescuing her.
The party then moves forward to the next house, Aravashnial's, GM.
Thorst would give the girl the option to continue with them under their protection.
Natasha would be fine with continuing with you all if you would like her to.
You begin moving towards Avarshinal's place of residence.
Luckily once again the party avoids any nasty creatures.
A horrible sight greets you as the Librarium of the Blackwing comes into view. The once great tower now lies in ruins. All that remains standing is the Librarium's facade and its reinforced great hall. Blackened corpses lie about the path leading to the great hall. They appear unrecognizable in death.
"Well are we there yet? Let me tell you that with the Librarium on our side we will have nothing to worry about. This city is as good as saved. I mean the Librarium is one of the most beautiful places in Kenabres not only for its gardens, but also for its knowledge."
Aravashinal even while blinded seems very confident in his words.
I regret to inform you friend, that the Librarium has suffered as much damage if not more then the rest of the city. Harlod glances about, looking mournfully at the desolation. ...I thought I had left this behind me, evidently I had not. Shall we look for survivors and supplies?
Halara puts a gentle hand over Aravashnial's shoulder. "I wish I hadn't seen this, my friend. In this very moment you're luckier than we." Not knowing if he managed to comfort the wizard, she replied Harlod. "I think we should. The little we may save might be of great use later."
"Well the Great Hall would be where they are so lets get going.."
You begin walking towards the great hall. Aravashinal doesn't respond to your words and just continues on without speaking. He seems to be walking as if in a daze.
As usual, Ophelia the Squishy Wizard stays in the middle of the group for her own good. However, she keeps her eyes and ears open for anything unusual. As she does that, it occurs to her that she does not know what exactly the group is looking for.
"Mr. Aravashinal, anything specific that we should be focus our search on?"
"Survivors hopefully. "
The elf seems very distracted by his greif and almost doesn't answer you.
Map is up feel free to arrange yourselves as you like.
Halara stops at each body, checking for survivors.
Val follows, keeping an eye open..
Harlod walks up to the doors and detects magic.
All of the people you examine are dead. It appears that something killed them and then burned them.
The doors of the building do not detect as magic.
"...Perhaps we should go in and search?" Ophelia offers. The elf moves forward to investigate the doors. "Aravashnial, is there a special means of getting in, or do we just enter?"