Festrivus strikes, and the with the final kick from Davor, the woman falls off, knocked out.
With her taken care of, you can turn your attention back to the locked mausoleum- the sun is nearly set, and it appears that the spire of the tomb Rhiannon referenced as her own is the only thing blocking the sun from striking the bust of the locked tomb. . .
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Rose nods in agreement with Festivus. "If anyone has some rope, make sure she is suitably restrained. Probably a good idea to make sure that she is reasonably healthy, as well. We don't need her dying on us."
She then makes her way to the mausoleum and looks up at the spire. She checks for handholds and makes an attempt at climbing up the building, taking her time at doing it.
You get her what appears to be well and goodly tied up.
Zera is able to easily climb to the top, and when she breaks off the tip of the monument spire, the rays of the sun strike the statue just right and there is an audible dong sound.
When you return to the Tolliver tomb, the door is indeed open!
The mausoleum contains five sarcophagi bearing the names of the Tullivors interred within. Above Laban’s casket, a gleaming tapestry depicts the Tullivor crest and the family motto: “Never in Shadow.” The tapestry, woven with gold and silver thread, is worth 550 gp.
You arrive in Varno, on the eastern border of the Forest of Veils, near southeastern Ustalav to the Restless Bear Inn. . .
This crumbling, moss-choked inn stands alone at the road’s end.
Looming over its squat frame, a dense curtain of foliage marks the
border of the Forest of Veils. The sign above the door reads “The
Restless Bear,” and it seems to refer to a stuffed bear’s head that
lolls upon a flagpole near the eaves.
Upon entering the inn. . .
This common room feels like a cave, its sagging rafters clogged
with yarn, shabby ribbons, and odd miniature knick-knacks that
reinforce its claustrophobic atmosphere.
The only current occupant besides yourselves of the inn is the proprietor, Birdy behind the bar. She is a spindly elder woman, apparently a widow looking type.
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Rose is still a little giddy with their find at the Tulliver's tomb when they arrive at "The Restless Bear".
She notices that shabby-looking bear head, feeling a small amount of sorrow for the animal that it came from, as she walks across the threshold of the inn. A life among nobility certainly doesn't prepare you for a place like this, she thinks to herself.
"Good day, madame," she greets the proprietor. "We are looking to find Cannibal's Grove. If you could point us in the right direction, that would be so kind."
She looks at Zara and responds, “Cannibal's Grove twas where that old Shaman worked his heresies. I’m not keen ta put my own soul in peril, steerin’ yas to such unhallowed spots.”
She replies, “I’ll not speak the Famished Shaman's name; the dead rest ill. He was a druid. Spent so much time as a beast, he lost his soul to hungerin’ for flesh. They say Erastil made him a bear—
prey for hunters. My husband usta tell folks that head on the pole outside was the selfsame bear, but it were bad for business."
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"Thank you for your help, madame," says Rose to the woman. She places two gold coins into Birdy's hands gently. "It's not much, but perhaps this may help you out a little."
As they leave the Inn, Rose looks at the bear head again, thinking of what the old innkeeper said. "Let us hope that this Famished Shaman no longer holds any sway in this grove," she says to her companions.
You travel one mile southwest of the inn, the the clearing marked by standing stones that is Cannibal's Grove. . .
Crimson thistles have overtaken this clearing, punctuated by a ring
of mossy standing stones. In the center, a neglected stone slab
bears ancient stains and gouges.
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Torku wanders inside the circle, looking around for this "magic lantern".
He stops, scowls, and shakes his head. "Odd," he comments as he keeps searching.
"I'm not seeing anything here," he says to his companions, "but perhaps there's something over on that island in the middle of the stream. Something glowing at least."
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Rose looks towards where Torku is motioning, and follows Davor to the island. "I don't see anything, but it could be worth checking out."
On the way over towards the stream, she grabs a stray stick from the brush to check on the depth of the water. "I would rather not have to swim, given the chance," she mutters out loud.
As you head over the investigate, the object is definitely in the rocks in the stream. You can try to reach there with either a DC 10 Acrobatics or Swim Check depending if you want to get wet, or try to stay on the logs/rocks.
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Verifying the depth of the water, Rose tosses the stick as she backs up for a running start and leaps across the water.
Unfortunately she slips on the loose terrain and doesn't make it, taking a sudden cold plunge.
She wades out of the water soaked, and more than a little disgusted, as she makes her way towards the pile of rubble.
Sure DC 12 STR I will allow as well.
As you are looking closer to the glowing orange light, it appears that it will take some time to dig it out- but you notice an elk staring at you from across the stream!
Something doesn't seem quite right about this, and sure enough you suddenly hear small animals all around hissing at you!
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Rose freezes and slowly turns to examine the area. "I hope some of you boys are good with animals. I'm a city girl, myself," she quips lightly, trying to mask the nervousness in her voice.
With a sudden flash of inspiration, she casts Ghost Sound into the woods, trying to mimic the sound of a lion that she remembered from a zoo that she once visited, with the hopes of scaring off the wildlife.
The smaller animals scatter away, but the elk across the way is still there, and now you hear a very faint, small sounding voice, "That's not fair!"
Round 1
A tiny invisible creature appears and moves into Davor's square! It's the thing that was talking!
The sting of the tiny rapier pokes at Davor!
Turn order:
1. Sicklewitt
[b]2. Davor 21
3. Erlandl 19
4. Festivus 18
5. Zhera 11[/b[
6. Elk 10
7. Torku
Status: Davor 8/9
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Still steaming from the dip, Rose pulls her dagger and singles out the new threat. "Who says good things come in small packages?" She gathers up hellfire into her right hand and sends it streaking towards the fey creature.
Move Action: Draw Weapon
Standard Action: Mystic Bolt attack w/ Combat Expertise (0/+2)
Round 1
Davor strikes the tiny fey.
Erlandl misses.
Zera misses.
The elk spends his turn on a double move into position beside Davor.
Turn order:
1. Sicklewitt
2. Davor 21
3. Erlandl 19
4. Festivus 18
5. Zhera 11
6. Elk 10
7. Torku
Status: Davor 8/9
Sicklewit- nonlethal taken 2