Rappan Athuk Old School

Game Master brvheart

not finding any hidden doors, and Elathras shrugs, "Let's go back to the other door." Going back the way they came ne waits for the others to gather, moveing toward the door, he listens for noise then check for traps. if no noise or traps he then attempts to open the door.

perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

"Ready when you are."

"This is an easy one, I can open it from here when everyone steps away. Assuming it is not locked..."

Alana is referring to the Open/Close cantrip.

Another empty room.

'At least this room has another door.' See the other door in the triangular room, Elathras points, "There's another door." He steps in waiting for the others to gather. He listens for noise then check for traps. if no noise or traps. He asks Alana "Alana would you do that magical thingy and open the door?"

perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

"Nif Ifni!"

Another empty room.
next

Rinse, repeat? Bring everyone in the room with Elathras except me and Martek who hang back in the previous room. I can cast the spell through the doorway.

Smiling when he sees the door open, elathras steps through, "Hey look it's empty, but there is another door." Moving to the other door he waits for the others to gather. Listening for noise then check for traps. if no noise or traps. He asks Alana "Alana would you do that magical thingy and open the door?"

perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

You proceed through two more empty rooms until

Inside this otherwise barren room is a small pentagram inscribed on
the floor with a human skull in the center. When the party approaches, it rises into midair and the eye sockets glow with a red flame. It then speaks:
“I am the Oracle, possessor of all knowledge. Ask what you wish and you shall learn the answer you seek.”

Watching as Alana opens the door, "I could watch that trick all day long." Looking at her he asks "Have you ever considered doing a magic show?"

He then moves into the next room waits for the others to gather. Listening for noise then check for traps. if no noise or traps. He opens the door He then proceeds to the next door and the third.

first door, entered
perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

second door, entered
perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

third door, this is where we are now
perception: sound: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
perception: traps: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34

Silvash watches as Alana and Elathras open the doors and is taken aback when the skull raises up from the floor. He then casts detect magic and examines the skull.

didn't see brv's post.

'What the heck is that.' Looking at the red eyed skull, Then at Alana and Silvash, "Ummmm" Shaking his head he looks back at Alana, Shrugging his shoulders he points to the door on the other side of the skulls room.

As the skull did not immediately attack, Alana cast Detect Magic and consults her knowledges that may be applicable to this...spectacle?

"Ickrak'Ey Arcaniss!"

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Knowledge Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Knowledge History: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

as applicable, did I miss any?

None of these apply. The oracle is unique.

"You have no questions?

"Not now, but maybe later."

"Then leave or I will destroy you"

'I wonder what's through the door? I wonder why he's here, Heck, I wonder if I can take him home and name him Bob.' Scratching his head as he walks in the room avoiding the odd red circle on the floor, Elathas asks, "I have several questions, but the easiest is "Would you mind if we go that way?"

"If I may ask another question related to that. What lies behind that door?" Cuthalian asks gesturing to the door Elathras just asked about passing through.

"Jeez, not pushy at all, eh?" To the rest of the team, she relays the lack of information gained through her knowledge, "I have no knowledge of this place."

Sorry, could not resist, thought it appropriate for the sitiation

She then attempts to open the other door with a spell, "Nif Ifni!" casts Open/Close on the door at the far end of the room

"Very well, we shall be on our way."

unless anyone wants to tarry here...

"Your death"
It's eyes begin to glow.

'Your death? that doesn't sound like the answer to any of the question.' Looking from the skull to the others, Elathras continues moving toward the other door.

so how far will he get before Bob fries him?

"That's a rude little guardian skull." Cuthalian says and skirts around the skull to the far side keeping an eye on it.

"lets not stay here team

Silvash looks around quickly, "Desecration is the better part of valor. Let's go back this way and check other doors and leave the nice skull alone."

"Desecration is the better part of valor"

BWAHAHAHA

Alana follows suit with the rest of the party...

A ray comes from the eyes of the skull at Elathras
touch: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3 Wisdom drain

“I am the Oracle, possessor of all knowledge. Ask what you wish and you shall learn the answer you seek.”

"Aaaaaaaaagggggggggghhhhhhhh" Screaming, Elathras runs from the room.

Cuthalian follows suit and joins the rest of the party on the outside of the room.

Cuthalian follows suit and joins the rest of the party on the outside of the room.

I wasn't very clear on how far Elathras ran. He didn't stop until the fourth room. If you look on the map you will see him. He is sitting there with his magical sword drawn, so he is not in the dark :)

Runs down Elathras
"Let me try to help you Elathras

Casts lesser restoration on Elathras for
Lesser Restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 4

oh my I had forgot I get a +2 on initiative checks while underground. Silly me

"There's another door in that initial worked room we entered. Perhaps we should try it."

Runs down Elathras

"Let me try to help you Elathras

Casts lesser restoration on Elathras for
[dice=Lesser Restoration]1d4

There is no save allowed. Wisdom drained in this manner can only be restored through magical means of greater restoration, wish, or miracle.

Shaking his head, "Thanks for trying Thoron, but I still don't feel so good." Looking from Silvash to Cuthalian, "I still don't feel so good. Could someone else take point?" He sheathes his glowing sword and drawing his guisarme follows nearer to Alana.

"I can take lead." Cuthalian offers and moves off to the door he mentioned earlier. Once everyone has caught up he will let Silvash check for traps before opening.

Runs down Elathras

"Let me try to help you Elathras

Casts lesser restoration on Elathras for
[dice=Lesser Restoration]1d4

Very nice roll, but no effect

oh my, well that was the only thing I have to help him

Silvash examines the door for traps and checks to see if it is locked.

Find Traps: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

Assuming Silvash finds the door to be clear, Cuthalian actually looks to Alana to see if she can use her opening spell. If so he stands ready to engage what they find.

Alana complies with their request, "Sure thing boys! Nif Ifni!"

You find no traps on the door and it is not locked.

?

'Here we go, I have my Guisarme back so I can his stuff out of reach.' Dropping the tip of his pole arm, Elathras prepares to follow the two elves into the new room.

Alana's post was opening the door with mage hand.

"It's a long hall. Here we go." Cuthalian says as he makes a double move into the hall. Any change in scenery?

'Darn nothing to stab, may as well head down the hall.' Resting his glaive on his shoulder, Elathras smiles. "Come on lets follow Cuthalian." He toddles after Cuthalian with the others.

Alana follows suit in her usual location at the rear of the group.

Another double move to see what I can see.

You eventually come to a room with a door and a gold piece on the floor.