Tane prefers to not fall in any pits. Tane's plan is to cross the bridge without falling and hopefully no unexpected things from statues that are "Watching over" the bridge or falling debris from the ceiling with numerous cracks.
Essa pound a piton into the ground, and ties a rope to it.
Everyone eyes turn to Tane, when Enev asks
Don't you want me to pass first, Tane? I'm more agile than you, and probably a little lighter, no offense meant.
Mayla would look at everyone quietly. It made sense that they were cautious. After all this hadn't been exactly what they were expecting. She carefully watched around them cautiously.
"Let's be ready for danger."
Tane waves away Enev and pats him on the shoulder. "Thanks buddy, but I'll be alright. Just be prepared to send some prayers and stuff."
Tane ties the rope to his body, and tests it.
Satisfied with its solidity, he starts walking on the bridge.
As soon as he is on the middle of the bridge, the statues dash toward him on hidden wheels, trying to push him down in the pit!
but the fighter manage to keep his footing!
Slowly, the statues come back to their initial places
Tane looks back at Enev with a smug I told you so and dashes across the bridge once more, hoping to make it before the statue resets itself and comes at him again.
"A tad too predictable, thank goodness. Good work Tane! Think you could break one of those things?" Selene calls across the room.
Tane waves a dismissive hand with a toothy grin, "Of course I can! Watch!"
Tane sheathes his sword and pulls out his morningstar and attempts to slam it into one of the statues.
Tane's morningstar gets a few shards of the statue, but not much.
It will take a very, very long time for Tane to destroy the statue by theses means.
There is probably a quicker solution.
"Why not look for a lever or something to turn it off. Or possibly there may be a password if its magical."
"Can we just avoid the statues altogether? Tane is already on the other side. Why not set up a rope across, on the outside of the statues and shimmy over without going between them over the bridge, but over the pit?"
Tane frowns at his lack of progress at smashing the statue. He holds up his hands. "Wait. WAIT! I got it. I GOT IT!"
Tane withdraws his magical dagger and holds it out in front of him as if holding a prize of immeasurable wealth. H speaks to it as if speaking to somone who doesn't understand his language. "Hello Shadow Slayer, it is I, Tane, your great and powerful master. I bid you to tell us the secrets of these magical statues!"
When several seconds go by without a response, Tane shrugs his shoulders and begins to look around for a lever instead.
"Gah! I can't find any lever!"
Unable to find a lever he pushes one of the statues out of frustration.
Tane feat of strenght was nearly enough... Nearly.
Essa will Aid Another, helping Tane.
Between Essa and Tane, with a few minutes of effort, both statues are down.
A double door awaits to be pushed...
How many doors have you opened?
How many still to open?
Grinning at Tane, "That was fun, lets see them set those back up again for the next group."
Mayla would cross the bridge once it is safe and looks at the doors.
Looking at everyone else she would nod that she is ready.
Tane chuckles at Essa after pushing the statues down. "The next group, eh? I'm not sure there is going to be another group after this little adventure!"
He takes a deep breath and opens the doors once everyone is prepared. "Let's do this."
The wide brass doors swing open on silent hinges to reveal a vast crypt.
The only light emanates from a torch mounted above the crypt, flickering with a pale golden fire. Tall pillars march across the chamber, ending at a dais on the far side, on which is set a large stone sarcophagus.
A single form rests beside the coffin, that of a comely woman in tattered clothing. She appears to be asleep or unconscious.
Selene is too hopeful to speak, and too worried to try and rouse the woman, she just stands there at the door.
Tane's eyes widen as he catches sight of the woman in the clothing. Without thinking he rushes straight to her, "Are you ok? How did you get down here!?"
"Tane....."
Tane and Essa hears a strange voice...
“So, Kassen’s heroes have come to fight me again. You will make fine minions in my army of the dead. Come and meet your fate.”
With that, a wicked-looking skeleton strides into view wearing polished mail and brandishing a cruel sword in both hands. A cold blue flame burns in its empty eye sockets.
Trouble is, he's not alone..
Four more skeletons shows themselves, from behind various pillars
Essa's eyes widen as she stands mouth agape. "Bluh bluh bla", she babbles as she reacts with the speed of a slug pointing slowly at the skeletons as everyone around her leaps to action.
Round 1
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Selene recites the words to bless the entire party in her strange tongue.
Bless: +1 Attack, +1 vs fear to all allies for 10 rounds.
Mayla hadn't been far behind Tane but still a bit more cautious as she was caught by surprise by the blue "eyed" skeleton and then his minions coming out. Moving to get a better view she would call upon her magics and focus on protecting her allies. Calling on her Lotus Shield the soft image of a lotus showing up surrounded her.
Tane shouts, "Well crap, they are all around us!" Swinging his head all around the room he shouts, "I count at lest five and the talking one has some crazy glowing blue eye thing going on that can't be good!" Without hesitation he pulls out his morningstar and whirls it around in the air as he picks a direction and descends on one of the enemies.
Tane's attack is more powerful than precise and the blow fails to connect.
Enev walks into the room, preparing himself for the battle, as Selene and Malya use their magics.
The talking skeleton gives his simple but frightening order before attacking Tane
Kill them all.
Tane turns to the talking skeleton and said, "Prepare to return to the dead you undead dead thing!" and slams his weapon into the creature (hopefully).
Attack Asar
Damage
The talking skeleton, maybe over confident, is surprised by Tane's blow, and can't deflect his weapon
You will pay for that, with your life... Kill this one first, my soldiers!
Tane suffers a massive blow to his chest, and is breathless for a few seconds...
While the other, "normal" skeletons attacks him, but with less success!
Tane will soon be surrounded by the undead, but as one of the mindless bones walks toward him, it pass near Enev, and the small holy fighter tries to bring him down with his sword, but fails to connect
Essa will cast shillelagh on her club, and keep Roguk close. "Roguk we are going to smash some skeletons in few seconds. Be ready!"
Tane gasps for from from the massive attack, unable to think clearly for a few seconds. He turns his head and spits out a mouthful of blood. "Alright bone man, you're going down for that one!" Without looking back he shouts, "Takeshi! How about a story or song to get this party started? Girls, I could sure use some company right about now!"
Takeshi begins a battle hymn, while trying to get a line of fire with his bow
Selene moves up to assist in the melee (double move)
Mayla would step up behind Selene and poits her finger at Asar as she calls upon her magic to strike him. In Celestial.
Tane looks around and decides his position is not advantageous. Looking back over his shoulder he shouts, "Hey! Enev! Step up and attack that skeleton, I'll swing around behind the column and flank it!"
Assuming flank attack
Inspired Damage
Enev nods, and moves as Tane planned. The halfling attacks the skeleton
His medium sword hits the skeleton, but fails to do damage.
This gives however an opportunity for Tane, who smashes the skeleton in a powerful blow