"What use is a goblin if not as a scout? Lighting things on fire. Seriously, I'm great at that. Oh, by the way, there's a really thin wire right here, kind of like a trip wire. It's probably a trap of some kind. Anyone know how to disarm them?"
Vel looks at the trap, "I surely don't and since you see it, you can show us and we can always walk over it."
Zaknador looks back as the other are discussing things about the secret door behind a book case.
Did he really just say "just like the reading books", way to think outside the box oh entitled one.
He then walks over to the young priest and stands a few feet behind him. He waits patiently for the man to finish and when he does he simple asks his questions. He wonders what it is this man is praying about.
Young man, Father Dawnsinger and I had an arrangement that never was met, as you most likely know I have had dealings with your church in the past. I was to have a large prayer book delivered to me some weeks ago. That book never arrived and the person that was to deliver said property never received it from Father Dawnsinger. I have paid in full for said book and have come here to retrieve my property. I am able and willing to aid in the search for Father Dawnsinger. The man had always be generous to me. Now can you show me to my property and I will help in the recovery of Father Dawnsinger.
"Neither can I help with that trap. Looks like our best bet is to avoid it and watch out for other traps."
Goroglak shrugs and says, "Okay, well, there's a really fine tripwire right here. So, everyone be really careful as you go past it. If you set it off, it'll probably do something deadly and let whoever set it know we're coming." Goroglak makes sure to point the trip wire out and looks to see if everyone is paying attention. "Hey weren't there three of you drow? I only see two of you in the room. Where's the other one?"
Vel shrugs, "He'll catch up since we have to watch for traps. Besides this Father Dawnsinger chances of living decrease for every time allotment we waste. That means less reward and glory for us."
"Okay. Well, if he gets himself killed because he wasn't paying attention, it's on his own skin. Here's the trip wire. Make sure you avoid it."
Goroglak will then very carefully step over the trip wire and continue down the hallway, keeping an eye out for traps.
Vel waits until he can clear the trap without being stopped or pushed back into it, then proceeds.
Zulan follows them, making sure not to touch the wire.
So there is a trip wire in the doorway....interesting
Malkaer follows behind the goblin, his hand on the hilt of his blade.
Vel follows Malkaer, keeping his head on a swivel as well.
You ask start the descent into the stairs, but Goroglak heard something, the distract rushing of water. In addition the air smells of rotting wood.
Goroglak stops, listening for a moment, before whispering, "I hear the sound of running water - like a river or something. Any of you know if there's an underground water source under the city?"
Zaknador wait's patiently for the young man to finish as he listens to the others discus the trip wire.
Zak: he finishes his prayer and looks to you as you ask your question. His head nods, "I believe your book is in the holy room allow me to retrieve it," he heads back in the door he emerged from. Seconds later he returns holding a book bound in white leather, "I believe this belongs to you now."
(Make knowledge Geography checks to know if there are any bodies of water underground around here)
Malkaer shrugs. This wasn't his city, and he never took the time to learn about the geography of the area. Looking over at his fellow drow, he said "we're wasting our time here. We should find out who had the most to gain from the priest's death and go lean on some people until we get the answers we need."
Storing his book Zaknador walks back over to the secret door and looks in.
Stepping over the trip wire he walks down the hallway to the steps to see the others heading down the steps.
(The check would need to be trained)
As no one answers about the underground water source, Goroglak shrugs and, holding up a hand to indicate the rest should stay in place, cautiously sneaks forward to get a better look.
In a whisper Velkyn responds, "Well, this is the first time I have been down here so I have no knowledge of this place." Then stays put and watches Goro but keeps his head on a swivel for danger.
But seems to be focused on what the goblin is doing.
Zulan says to Goroglak: "I'm not familiar with this region. I have seen rivers flowing underground for miles before, but I can't remember if there are any rivers near this City."
Goroglak you round the corner and see a faint shape in the distance and the lapping of water grows louder. Then the sound of a scream fills the cavern.
Frantically waving the others forward, Goroglak moves as quickly and quietly as he can towards the shape and the sound of the scream.
Zaknador follows the others as his hand falls into his component pouch.
Vel, quickly and as quietly as possible moves to catch up with Goro.
Zaknador stops as the others continue forward. He tries to see what it is that is screaming.
Goroglak moves closer and the shape becomes more distinct, it is now that your realize the sound of screaming seems to be coming from a frigate on the shore of an underground River.
Goroglak continues moving forward, looking to see if there are any guards watching the frigate or not.
Vel tries to be stealthy but obviously the Drow spell caster does not make a good rogue.
Zulan tries to identify what or who is screaming. He will try to help anyway whether it's the missing priest or not. But it doesn't hurt to know what awaits them.
[ooc]
You all approach the Frigate, but a loose pebble clatters down the path, luckily there do not seem to be any guards at the ship. The scream sounds again, this time those if you that speak both common and undercommon can understand that the voice is begging for mercy in a Hodge podge of the languages, and the accent is definitely a surface elf.
"Sounds like a surface elf. Father Dawnsinger was human, right?" Goroglak whispers to the taller folk, trying to decide if it would be worth saving the elf.
Velkyn nods and whispers, "It may not be the priest but perhaps either the elf or guards will lead us to them?"
"An elf? Hmm, we should help him and find out who he is and what he knows about Father Dawnsinger."
Could this be the elf I promised to find? There are probably many enslaved elves in Kev'ronn but I have to find out wether or not it's Farnan who is screaming
The only way we are going to figure that one out is if we get on the ship