Trying the handle Galen finds it is, of course locked
Thorin finds no traps, and then is able to unlock the door with a smile and grin
"Galen you can lead. We'll be close behind."
The heroes move into a room with weapon racks and targets all around. There is a loose dirt floor in the center. Several barrels are around the room and there is a hallway at the far end
Perceptions
H rubs his eyes, "Pleny o'dust done here."
Sorry I forgot to mention that my end-of summer schedule would/will be so full. The eclipse + marching band filled up this last week, and early tomorrow I leave for another vacation until Saturday. See you all then. Sorry for the long waits this summer. This was by far the busiest summer of my whole life, and school is picking up after labor day which should mean consistent schedule. Fingers crossed.
Thorin percep
You see some odd holes in the upper corners of the room
Galen you move over to the weapon rack and find practice swords and shileds. You find two short bows and dozens of blunt arrows.
Nic finds more dust
Thorin grins as he finds a small pouch of coins with gold
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"Hmm.." says Galen with curiosity. "Someone uses this as an archery training room. There are shortbows should anyone require one. But blunt arrows only, and no crossbows, which was what we were shot at with before. If there is training room, it stands to reason there are warriors somewhere about. Let's advance and see."
When everyone is ready, Galen moves toward the hallway, still holding sword and torch, and looks to see what might be out there.
"No reason to be leavin' this equipment 'ere. No need to have it used against us in the future. Besides it could fetch a price in trade." Nic will cast detect magic and scan weapons for any magical auras. He begins with the bows then the shields and finish by doing a quick look around the room itself.
Nic notices that there is a glow emanating from a small crate in the corner. Nic makes his way to it and
Lucky dice rolls:
"Not so fast folks.
Reknar stands watch at the door, making sure they are not caught by surprise.
Just the way you came in and the exit on the far side
Nic opens the crate and inside he finds what appears to be a makeshift spear, it seems to have perfect balance, but looks to be little more than a firehardened pointed stick.
spellcraft to ID, it glows brighter than anything Nic has seen
Regular spear
Nic picks up hte spear and studies, his gaze intesifies as the ash from his cigar drops tot he floor.
"Some powerful magic comin' from this...good balance."
Nic offers it to Reknar, "'ave at it, it's better use in yer hands. I'm more of bash'r myself." He taps his morningstar.
Hey look at that! Alexandra says, pointing at the ceiling. Wonder what those holes are for.
Alex points at what looks like small pipes in the corners of the room
Also who is holding the the spear? I am not clear on that
"What'cha got there?" Nic asks while holding the spear out offering it to Reknar. He stares towards Thorin and Alexadra.
Nic says a quick blessing to Iomedia, "Oh glorious sunshine send a beam and reveal yer magic." the cleric cast detect magic on the pipes.
The pipes are distinctly non magical
Just perception and engineering :)
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Galen is not curious about the pipes, but much more interested in the weapons. "Should we proceed then?" he asks a bit impatiently as the rest of the group stares at the ceiling. "Likely some bad guys ahead who we need to bring to heel." He points towards the open doorway in case the others have forgotten the way.
Our heroes move through the door, and down another short corridor, through another door and they find themselves in a large dining hall. It is clean, and tidily cluttered. Plates, mugs, are stacked out of the way, while sacks and barrels of food stuffs are tossed out of the way in a makeshift larder, but without any thought to organization. There is a hearth with a burning fire. There is some food on the table which has obviously been left. There are two paths leading out, both are hallways with no doors.
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Galen looks around the dining hall in puzzlement. "Where is everyone? Seems like this place was occupied not long ago. Now, no one. Hope they aren't all lying in ambush for us someplace."
Not knowing which way is best to continue, Galen will always choose the right hand path, but will defer to the others if they have a reason or preference.
You can make a wis check Galen
"I get the feeling they are all retreating and amassing somewhere to trounce us once we get there" - Reknar shakes his head, poking at each of the passages for sounds or any other signs.
Reknar hears nothing over the sound of an unnamed cavalier's armor clanking
The surly dwarf sniffs the air and gazes around.