Maria signals the others to not attack, and down their weapons (not dropping, just lowering them).
He stands up and bows.
"Greetings, I am Hahnso the Fist, Master of the legendary fist of purple vengeance technique. You look to be an adventurous bunch. I have a task for you if you have nerves of steel. "
Gregor grins.
"Nerves of steel you say? But of course! Speak on."
"My nerves are made of ...well, nerves, I suppose. But go on."
"Im curious, what exactly is purple vengeance? Sounds like an awesome drink.."
"You have not heard of the incredible fist of purple vengeance?!? Neophyte!" and he gets up and starts making a bunch of punches and kicks, showing off.
That's very interesting, wasn't the guy we just fought wearing a purple cloak.
Trib watches the Monks display of martial prowess, walking around trying to get a good angle to compare to the monk they just fought.
Maria detects magic on the man and the room.
She also tries to remember if his fight style corresponds to a Soldier or Army.
Eventually he finishes jumping around, making "Hiyah!" noises, and kicking and chopping at air.
Puffing a little bit. "Obviously you are suitably impressed, so you should now be willing to go on my quest! I need a group of stout hearted adventurers to retrieve my staff. "
"Impressed we are. What is your name? What are you doing here? Are you part of the evil that infest this accursed place?"
"As I said I am the mighty Hahnso the fist!"
Then he gets a perplexed look on his face. "Here? Umm, where is here by the way? " then realizing what you were saying "Evil that infests this place?!? Hanhso will combat the evil with his purple fist of vengance!!!" and he does another loud "Hiyaa!" and tries to do a somersault, but doesn't quit make it, taking a rather clumsy spill. He gets back up as it nothing happened and chops and kicks a few more times. "You see I'm a bit off balance for lack of my staff. Nasty little goblin must have taken it while I was napping. "
"This is a hive of evil, and we have come to cleanse this place! And if you are here, you are to be destroyed too!"
"So start talking of we will kill you as we have killed every foul creature that inhabits this hellhole! Talk and maybe we will spare your pitiful life!"
She takes a dagger our and cuts herself in the arm.
"Talk! Now!"
A wet spot and a distinctive smell indicates that Hahnso is rather indimidated.
"No don't kill me! I'm not evil! I'm just confused. I don't even know where I am. "
"That is better. Let me see if I can help you."
She gets next to him and starts reciting an arcane incantation.
"Are you feeling better?"
He gets a different look in his eyes. "Where am I? Who took me from the school? Where's my mop?"
Well Maria his him well in hand. As Maria is 'interviewing' the 'monk' Trib, resisting the urge to laugh at the man goes about the room, making sure it is secure and checking any other exits.
The room is shaped like a large cross. You entered from the west arm of the cross. There are double doors at the other ends of arms of the cross.
Archy just watches as the man is interrogated.."Take it easy on him Maria, its obviously no threat.. Whats the last thing you remember?"
"I was at the stable of the school, I was about to clean out the mule's stall, then there was this hoof coming at my head..."
"What school? What is your name? What year do you remember it was? You were talking about goblins and a staff, do you remember that?"
"I'm the janitor at St. Cuthbert's Academy in Cassomir. "
"Goblins? Umm, not really sure. I think I might remember seeing some when I was in a daze. "
"Sit down, very quietly, and wait for us to return. Mr. Tribim, what news on the doors?"
trib points at the three exit points, 'Air is three double doors, north, east and south, all seem ta be clear, yeah. Which way shall we be headed next?
"Let's try the north one."
After them all are set up, she opens the north door.
Klor simply surveys the room with his keen dwarven eyes.
plus his stone cunning
not much else he can offer
The door at the north arm is quite elaborate.
The entrance to this room is a set of giant double doors constructed of thick oak. The doors are carved with a teardrop and pentagram symbol. A thick chain loops through both door handles, holding the door shut.
"Does anyone know what that symbol means? Is it some sort of religious identification?" Gregor glances at the more brainy people in the group.
Maria tries to recall if its a magical symbol.
"Mr. Adey, do you recognize the symbol?"
history or religion
OK, whether or not you recognize the symbol, the chained shut door remains (I don't see anyone with the relevant knowledge skills).
hope no one asks about the chain, looks a little unprofessional to have not forewarned them Trib looks around trying to not appear surprised that the chain was on the doors. His impatience finally gets the better of him and he asks; "Does it floggin' matter who's door it is? Are we's gonna break tha chain or go to a different bloody door, yeah?"
It doesn't mention a lock, so assume the chains are actually welded shut (how, don't ask me, but MAGIC!)
"Klor? That seems to be more your specialty." Gregor says with smile.
Maria is deep in thought for a minute.
"I guess is no use... I can't do anything to let us through. Let try the east door."
After everyone is ready the opens the east door.
trib shrugs and toddles over to the east door and positions himself behind Maria.
The east door has a rather foul smell emanating from the other side.
"Mr. Kragsson, please open the door for us."
Klor looks at the door, then looks for a weak spot to hit it with Tarnack. if yer sure lass, don't take a likin ta companions not trustin my abilities
he then whacks at the chain
Klor chops through the chain with ease.
Maria uses her wand to cast Shield on herself, and the opens the door, with everybody ready to enter.
Shield is personal only, you cannot cast it on someone else.
With the chain removed, Maria opens the oddly inscribed door to find an empty chamber. The is a passage which leads out of it to the east.
hhhmmm. and empty room with a lock, and a hall Trib, rapier drawn for light, quickly toddles past Maria and checks the room for anything interesting like secret doors or traps.
Maria tries to detect magic.
Maria: You see no magical auras.
Tribim: No traps detected, or much anything else.
Maria signals the others to advance towards the passage.
I guess we are going this way Seeing Maria's signal Trib, rapier and shield in hand, begins going down the hallway keeping a keen eye out. Proceeding until the hall ends or they come to a doorway.
Archie follws closely..