Statue Group
Most of the everburning lanterns hanging in this hall are dark, but the dimness does not diminish the grandeur of this corridor. Along the north wall stand several statues, each depicting an angel or other good outsider. Some are depicted in dramatic poses befitting a holy warrior. Others have heads bowed in eternal contemplation and hands cupping glass spheres. The southern wall bears a large set of double doors, but these doors are boarded up. Smaller doors stand at opposite ends of the hall. A few bits of stone and other debris litter the floor and a musty odor hangs in the air.
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To Tiasar.
Well, I suppose we should start, I will begin at the far end of the room.
"That sounds fine. However I am curious, earlier it was mentioned that this area was boarded off, however I do not notice anything out of the ordinary. Hmm, well lets get out job finished and get out. I shall have Morde (raven) watch the door for us" Tiasar begins his work with the statues, and Morde perches in one of the dark corners just outside the room
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Group Garden
[b]"About Korada? Well... <explanation snipped> The gnome recites what he knows of Korada, as though remembering a textbook.
"You know, Gastidem? That sounds like a very nice passage from a textbook. I should know, as I've had to memorize books before, attempting to learn more about a subject," says Mareck.
"When did you begin worshipping Korada, Gastidem? How long have you been here, too? It was our understanding that this Temple was completely and utterly vacant. When did you enter the tapestry to inhabit the temple? And did Hujin give you permission?"
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"Rowan have you discovered something? Give me just a moment and I shall be there, luckily recording the information about these statues is not nearly at time consuming as weeding an entire jungle" Tiasar finishes his notes, mentally checks up with Morde, then walks over but about 10 feet behind Rowan. He has learned from his last mission to not get to close to rogues when they are working
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The spell can penetrate barriers, but 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks it.
So yea, doh! Still no magical auras as of yet. But still, I did screw up on that.
Garden Group
"Well, the test is so easy to administer, even a dwarf could do it! Stick your hand in and there you go, all there is to it! No meant to offense, good sirs. And Dakang is FAR too busy to be disturbed. If you'd like to see, he'll be having a service soon. Attend and see!"
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This vaulted mausoleum holds six large sarcophagi, each bearing the carved image of an aasimar dressed in ornate robes and holding glass spheres in one hand and a bell, a book, or a lotus flower in the other. Innumerable runes crowd the top edges and sides of each sarcophagus. A solid wooden door stands near another door that has been boarded shut.
As you two enter, three skeletons begin to shake off their torpor and begin to rise, one of which has a blue fire burning in it's eyes.
Rowan
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Oh dear... "We will not be able to remain stealthy any longer, and I am afriad we are outnumbered and probably outmatched because of my spell selection, however... Tiasar takes a 5 foot step back, then casts summon monster 1 to put a pony at the entrance
edit: Also, Tiasar sends Morde to get the cleric, knowing their speciality is undead
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The two skeletons move forward to engage the adventurer's. One moves past Rowan to strike as Tiasar and misses, the other moves up to Rowan and strikes him .
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Morde flys to the others in the garden.
The blue-eyed skeleton moves forward, raising it's sword to defend itself with a cunning not normally possessed by undead.
"You know, Gastidem? That sounds like a very nice passage from a textbook. I should know, as I've had to memorize books before, attempting to learn more about a subject," says Mareck.
"When did you begin worshipping Korada, Gastidem? How long have you been here, too? It was our understanding that this Temple was completely and utterly vacant. When did you enter the tapestry to inhabit the temple? And did Hujin give you permission?"
"Well know, some of us have great eloquence in expressing grand religious debates. And some of us are stuck on the other side of that coin. I'm afraid I'm closer to the latter. And I must admit, I've only been part of Korada's faithful for the 12 years, the rest spent wandering inside here. I was actually born inside, never seen the other world. And fine by me on that, this is home."
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"Well know, some of us have great eloquence in expressing grand religious debates. And some of us are stuck on the other side of that coin. I'm afraid I'm closer to the latter. And I must admit, I've only been part of Korada's faithful for the 12 years, the rest spent wandering inside here. I was actually born inside, never seen the other world. And fine by me on that, this is home."
"How interesting! A native of here, eh? What made you join?"
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"Well, the test is so easy to administer, even a dwarf could do it! Stick your hand in and there you go, all there is to it! No meant to offense, good sirs. And Dakang is FAR too busy to be disturbed. If you'd like to see, he'll be having a service soon. Attend and see!"
Ignoring the jib, Glenn continues, "Ease is not the concern, friend. The basis for ritual and faith is generally that the leaders of the faith are to guide and test those he leads. That this Dakang would allow yae, especially since yae yaeself claims to be lacking in faith, is irresponsible. After what we have discovered in yaer library, another inconsistency, even a small one such as this, is evidence we cannot ignore. Should the trend of this evidence continue, the Silver Crusade will take a strong interest in this place. Would yae rather want to answer the questions of a paladin convinced you are involved in evil, or mine?" As he finishes, he looks around at the garden, and the white marble walls, "'Twould be a shame to see such a beautiful place subjected to the cleansing fires of Sarenrae's paladins."
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If I can reach the skeletons
Alan hearing his companions are in danger Alan rushes forth throwing his body into a superman punch and then holding a defensive position.
Charge, fight defensively
damage
If I cannot
Rushes as close to his companions as possible taking up a defensive position.
Full Defense.
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Mareck stops, listens to the raven. "Undead...? Whuu?"
***Remember the goblin zombies near Turtleback Ferry, attacking the wagons? RUN. GO NOW. DON'T WAIT!***
Mareck stops looking at the well and begins running out the door and down the hall. He pulls his scarf off his hips and with a <whip> exposes the blades on the scarf's edge.
Mareck and Alan take off in the direction indicated by Morde, while Jory decides to wait with Gastidem.
Glen follows the others to the aid of Tiasar and Rowan.
Back at the crypts, one of the skeletons tries to strike at the pony with it's broken sword, unable to penetrate the creature's hide. On the other hand, it's claws find purchase in the creature .
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As the skeleton attempts to move past the invisible Rowan, the half-elf strikes out with his rapier, but sadly fails to penetrate the skeleton's armor with this attack. The skeleton then takes his rusty, broken sword and attempts to slice him in return, but does not connect.
Tisar summons a pool of grease beneath the skeletons, causing two of them to drop. The blue eyed on still stands, though, and menaces the party.
As this happens, the pony bucks out with it's hooves, severely striking and wounding the fallen skeleton, breaking several rib bones in the process. It yet flails about, but wounded.
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