Major Kort IDs the shadowy form, and strikes it thrice! Edelmira, in her exuberance, can’t quite land a blow. Kamari kills her first opponent with a crit and steps up with another crit against green. Elen feints, then connects with both green and orange. Muri also focuses on the shadow piercing it badly - only its incorporeal nature allows it to survive for a while, but in the end it succumbs to its injuries and poofs out of existence!
Green and orange focus on Kamari.
They hit once, further causing another Fort DC 20 or on Kamari.
Though coifed and masked, you can tell from his actions that your opponent is supernatural.
Fetchlings are descended from generations of humans trapped on the Plane of Shadow. Infused with the essence of that plane, they are more and less than human, and often serve as middlemen in planar trade and politics. Other than their yellow eyes, their flesh has no color—it is either stark white, midnight black, or a shade of gray. On the Material Plane, they conceal themselves with heavy clothing or dim light so they can work without prejudice. The name “fetchling” is a human word; their own name for their race is kayal, meaning “shadow people.”
- - -
He casts Chain of Perdition (link), sort of. What he really did was some supernatural mumbo-jumbo and that chain appears and strikes!
It blinds Muri, or tries to.
vs CMD 35
He then steps into the shadow of the doorway - and disappears!
You see him, a bit. He’s just north of his last spot on the map protected by the wall.
- - -
Round 2, Init 18-
AC = 25
HP = 111/111
Weapon Equipped = Chaldira's Hand
Condition(s) = None
AC = 32
HP = 127/127
Weapon Equipped = Teef
Condition(s) = None
Muri's last arrow against the now absent small shadow is directed at the Mask instead.
When it disappears, Muri concentrates on what he can see. Orange receives the halfling's barrage.
Round 3
Kort targets orange after scanning for the Masked Jerkee.
Perception
to hit; (+,PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
hp: 148/148
AC: 28/17t/23ff +3 NA more with barkskin
Saves: F9/R15/W14 +4 vs. enchantment, +2 vs. illusions +6 vs. poison
Lowlight. PBS.
Aroden's Verve: 0/10 used
Adhere to the Law: 0/4 used
Extend Rods: 4/6 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Staff of Courage: 0/0
Boots of Speed: 0/10
0: (create water, detect magic/poison, light, stabilize,read magic)
1: 1/11 used (CLW*0,Shield*0,PfE*0,DF*0)
2: 2/11 used (Inv*0,RE*1,*CE*0,SInv*0,LesRest*0)
3: 4/11 used (H*2,DM*0,DayBreakArrow*1, MCaE10'*1)
4: 1/8 used (GrInv*0,CCW*0,FoM*0,StoneSkin*0)
5: 0/6 used (CLWM*0,FlStr*0,TruSee*0,MassStoneskin*0)
6: 0/2 used (Heal, LegendLore)
[ spoiler=Daybreak Bolts]Creatures that take penalties in bright light take these penalties for 1 round after being struck by such ammunition. Undead and creatures harmed by sunlight take an additional 1d6 points of damage from such projectiles. This extra damage and half of any other damage you deal with an affected projectile results directly from radiant energy and is not subject to damage resistance. Such a projectile sheds light as if it were a sunrod for 1 round after it is fired or thrown.[ /spoiler]
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6-1[/dice] damage.
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+14+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+7+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
touch to hit; (heroism,PBP)
fire damage
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Round 3, AC 38
Kamari's constitution continues to counteract cutthroat cunningness, but she cannot catch sight of the count.
She'll drop green, stand on top of him, and then work on orange.
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-
Elen spring attacks once more.
for
for
Hits: 118/118
Current AC: 34
Current Saves: Fort: +15; Ref +17; Will: +10, +12 if Enchant (Elf) (+2 cloak),
AC: 25 (Bare naked save for Mask and Dodge)
flat: 18 (ring +3, nat armor +2, mage armor +4)
touch: 28 (ring +3, Dex +6, Cha +7, Dodge +1)
Crits on 19-20
CMD = 35=
WandofMageArmorCharges = 9/50
Wand of CLW: 47/50
Resolve = 8/8
Challenge = 5/5
Hero Pts: 3/3
The Night Swan steps closer and tries swinging around the corner.
HP: 161/161
AC: 40/13/36
Saves: F19/R18/W19 (+2 vs ingested/inhaled diseases)
Hero Points: 3
Spells/Conditions Active: Fastidiousness, heroism,l
0: (Grasp, Light, Oath of Anonymity, Spark)
1: 1/3 used (Fastidiousnessx1, Serren’s Swift Girdingx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d10+12[/dice] damage.
Major Kort picks at orange, hitting twice. Edelmira (per chat) moves under Elen to block a Kamari flank and swings once at orange, smacking her and demoralizing her as well! Kamari stabs green twice, once a very deep blow indeed - but green does not fall. Elen all but fells green, leaving her without dex as she stabs orange as well. Muri hits twice, nearly putting orange out of commission - but not quite!
Green and orange continue to focus on Kamari.
They hit twice, further causing another Fort DC 20 or on Kamari. Just one save, the other blade no longer has any poison.
Suddenly, the room grows rather much harder to see, as darkness fills the area. Major Kort is just outside the darkness bubble.
The chain, flailing about on its own, tries for Muri again.
vs CMD 35
Muri is blinded for the round, though he can take a move action to remove the whip from his eyes.
Round 4, AC 38
Kamari's luck holds as she continues to resist the poison.
Unaware that the darkness ends 25' away, she stabs where she last knew the cutthroats to be, hoping that someone will shed some light on the situation. She also hopes the cutthroats don't have darkvision because she doesn't appear to drop either of them.
-
-
Kort delays slightly to see if anyone has a good, easy solution to the darkness…which he does not.
The Night Swan pulls an oil of daylight out of her handy haversack and applies it to Aymr
HP: 161/161
AC: 40/13/36
Saves: F19/R18/W19 (+2 vs ingested/inhaled diseases)
Hero Points: 3
Spells/Conditions Active: Fastidiousness, heroism,l
0: (Grasp, Light, Oath of Anonymity, Spark)
1: 1/3 used (Fastidiousnessx1, Serren’s Swift Girdingx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d10+12[/dice] damage.
Round 4
Thanks Night Swan!
Kort targets orange, then green.
to hit; (+,PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+,PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
hp: 148/148
AC: 28/17t/23ff +3 NA more with barkskin
Saves: F9/R15/W14 +4 vs. enchantment, +2 vs. illusions +6 vs. poison
Lowlight. PBS.
Aroden's Verve: 0/10 used
Adhere to the Law: 0/4 used
Extend Rods: 4/6 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Staff of Courage: 0/0
Boots of Speed: 0/10
0: (create water, detect magic/poison, light, stabilize,read magic)
1: 1/11 used (CLW*0,Shield*0,PfE*0,DF*0)
2: 2/11 used (Inv*0,RE*1,*CE*0,SInv*0,LesRest*0)
3: 4/11 used (H*2,DM*0,DayBreakArrow*1, MCaE10'*1)
4: 1/8 used (GrInv*0,CCW*0,FoM*0,StoneSkin*0)
5: 0/6 used (CLWM*0,FlStr*0,TruSee*0,MassStoneskin*0)
6: 0/2 used (Heal, LegendLore)
[ spoiler=Daybreak Bolts]Creatures that take penalties in bright light take these penalties for 1 round after being struck by such ammunition. Undead and creatures harmed by sunlight take an additional 1d6 points of damage from such projectiles. This extra damage and half of any other damage you deal with an affected projectile results directly from radiant energy and is not subject to damage resistance. Such a projectile sheds light as if it were a sunrod for 1 round after it is fired or thrown.[ /spoiler]
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6-1[/dice] damage.
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+14+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+7+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
touch to hit; (heroism,PBP)
fire damage
Post Kamari - green is dead and orange is hanging by a thread.
Elen and Muri are up! Remember, the masked marquis is not visible at this time and his icon is at his last known location.
”Muri shot the shadow, now we come to unmask the Marqui” Elen sings.
Elen spring attacks orange before moving forward to find other targets.
for
for
Hits: 118/118
Current AC: 34
Current Saves: Fort: +15; Ref +17; Will: +10, +12 if Enchant (Elf) (+2 cloak),
AC: 25 (Bare naked save for Mask and Dodge)
flat: 18 (ring +3, nat armor +2, mage armor +4)
touch: 28 (ring +3, Dex +6, Cha +7, Dodge +1)
Crits on 19-20
CMD = 35=
WandofMageArmorCharges = 9/50
Wand of CLW: 47/50
Resolve = 8/8
Challenge = 5/5
Hero Pts: 3/3
Elen senses the Marquis exactly where he is on the map - and whallops him! After killing orange of course.
Muri is up, but blind. I'll GMPC him tomorrow if needed.
Edelmira pours the bright sun of daylight on Aymr - lighting the way. Major Kort plunks a few into orange, including a crit, but doesn’t quite fell her. Kamari only hits once, but it’s enough to kill green. Elen kills orange, finds the Marquis - and cuts him as well! Muri GMPC removes the whip from his eyes and moves up to be in position to shoot once he has a target.
You see the masked marquis from the doorway as he casts (supernaturally you think) resilient sphere on Elen. He then moves past her, tumbling to try and avoid the AoO…
vs DC 36
The marquis manages to dodge past Elen's deadly blade.
Elen, Will DC 17. Separately, also a Reflex DC 17 or be encapsulated in a sphere of force and unable to move or attack!
The chain keeps on Muri.
vs CMD 35
Muri manages to avoid another round of blindness!
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Round 5, AC 38
Kamari races after the marquis thanks to Edelmira and is able to stab at him once.
Round 5
Kort double moves up, keeping his eyes open for more dangers and traps for Kamari to trip.
Perception
Kort finds no further traps at this time. :)
”Thank you Night Swan!”
”Oh, no you don’t!” Elen challenges, spring attacking the Marqui.
for
Hits: 118/118
Current AC: 34 or 39
Current Saves: Fort: +20; Ref +22; Will: +15, +17 if Enchant (Elf) (+5 Wingz, +5 Challenged Boor only )
AC: 25; 26 (Bare naked save for Mask and Dodge, +1 Dodge (Sacred))
flat: 18 (ring +3, nat armor +2, mage armor +4) (+1 See above^)
touch: 28 (ring +3, Dex +6, Cha +7, Dodge +1) (Ditto)
Crits on 19-20
CMD = 35
WandofMageArmorCharges = 9/50
Wand of CLW: 47/50
Resolve = 7/8
Challenge = 4/5
Hero Pts: 3/3
Elen has an amazingly bad run of luck.
It's not enchantment so all the will saves fail, and the fumble on the reflex save means you are in fact stuck in the force bubble. You can attack the bubble (though as a force effect it has a hardness of 30), or someone can dispel it, but otherwise you are temporarily trapped.
Yes, Elen can attack the interior of the sphere if you wish and move about within it.
Edelmira and Muri are up! I'll GMPC Muri after Edelmira posts if he doesn't make it back.
The Night Swan rushes into the other room after the Marquis, staying back to leave clear access for her allies.
She glares at her masked foe from behind her own mask. ”You won’t get away. Might as well stand and fight and die.”
HP: 161/161
AC: 40/13/36
Saves: F19/R18/W19 (+2 vs ingested/inhaled diseases)
Hero Points: 3
Spells/Conditions Active: Fastidiousness, heroism
0: (Grasp, Light, Oath of Anonymity, Spark)
1: 1/3 used (Fastidiousnessx1, Serren’s Swift Girdingx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d10+12[/dice] damage.
Edelmira rushes forward and intimidates the poor marquis! Major Kort double moves to catch up. Kamari comes around the corner with speed, and hits thanks to Elen’s bonus. She too finds that DR applies. Elen is enspherified. Muri also moves into position and readies an action to shoot if the marquis casts - and he tries!
The masked marquis does indeed try to cast, and he’s hit - forcing a concentration check.
vs DC 16+15 = 31
…and his spell fails!
The chain keeps on Muri.
vs CMD 35
His round a failure, he stumbles back 5'.
Round 6, Init 18-
AC = 25
HP = 111/111
Weapon Equipped = Chaldira's Hand
Condition(s) = Smite Marquis
AC = 32
HP = 127/127
Weapon Equipped = Teef
Condition(s) = None
Unblindered, and now unfettered for a full attack, Muri does the whole 'let me stab you several times from afar' thing. Even though he suspects that this place is still Hyden something more dangerous than this smoky man, the halfling requests the final divine grace to put the enemy down. The shadowy aspect of the opponent keeps the halfling's hackles well and truly raised.
Round 6, AC 38
Kamari takes a 5' step and tries to trip up the marquis with a targeted strike to knock him prone.
Round 6
Kort shoots, but thinks Muri's damage has probably done the trick.
to hit; (+,PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
hp: 148/148
AC: 28/17t/23ff +3 NA more with barkskin
Saves: F9/R15/W14 +4 vs. enchantment, +2 vs. illusions +6 vs. poison
Lowlight. PBS.
Aroden's Verve: 0/10 used
Adhere to the Law: 0/4 used
Extend Rods: 4/6 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Staff of Courage: 0/0
Boots of Speed: 0/10
0: (create water, detect magic/poison, light, stabilize,read magic)
1: 1/11 used (CLW*0,Shield*0,PfE*0,DF*0)
2: 2/11 used (Inv*0,RE*1,*CE*0,SInv*0,LesRest*0)
3: 4/11 used (H*2,DM*0,DayBreakArrow*1, MCaE10'*1)
4: 1/8 used (GrInv*0,CCW*0,FoM*0,StoneSkin*0)
5: 0/6 used (CLWM*0,FlStr*0,TruSee*0,MassStoneskin*0)
6: 0/2 used (Heal, LegendLore)
[ spoiler=Daybreak Bolts]Creatures that take penalties in bright light take these penalties for 1 round after being struck by such ammunition. Undead and creatures harmed by sunlight take an additional 1d6 points of damage from such projectiles. This extra damage and half of any other damage you deal with an affected projectile results directly from radiant energy and is not subject to damage resistance. Such a projectile sheds light as if it were a sunrod for 1 round after it is fired or thrown.[ /spoiler]
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6-1[/dice] damage.
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+19+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+14+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
[ dice]1d20+7+2+1[/dice] to hit; (+PBS,+heroism)
magic cold iron damage; (clustered)
touch to hit; (heroism,PBP)
fire damage
The Night Swan rushes in, risking a strike from the Marquis, as she circles to block him in. She aims a perfect strike at him.
HP: 161/161
AC: 40/13/36
Saves: F19/R18/W19 (+2 vs ingested/inhaled diseases)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions Active: Fastidiousness, heroism
0: (Grasp, Light, Oath of Anonymity, Spark)
1: 1/3 used (Fastidiousnessx1, Serren’s Swift Girdingx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d10+12[/dice] damage.
Edelmira with heroic effort manages a blow and tries to box the marquis in. Major Kort hits twice, and even manages a crit! Kamari also confirms the crit - and fells the foe.
Muri can save his arrows, and smite, as the masked marquis collapses at your feet. With the bleed damage though, he won’t last long if you wish to try and save him for any reason. There’s one other cutthroat also bleeding out, but more slowly. I’ll assume they’re both dead without action on your part.
After a short time, Elen is released from the sphere as the spell expires. No one seems to come to investigate from other chambers, and the scene of sudden violence quiets once again.
Kort will focus on killing the Marquis, offering no quarter and wanting no lies. He will then cast Detect Magic and begin to scout the Marquis for things of interest, magics, and clues to what is going on.
Between the four cutthroats, you end up with:
Bird feather token (300gp ea, x3)
Potion of blur (300gp ea, x3)
Potion of lesser restoration (300gp ea, x8)
Studded leather +2 (4,175gp ea, x4)
Composite short bow, +1 (3str) (2,400gp ea, x4)
Rapier +2 (8,320gp ea, x4)
Belt of incredible dexterity +2 (4,000gp ea, x4)
Cloak of resistance +2 (4,000gp ea, x4)
Giant wasp poison
Unholy symbol to Norgorber
The masked marquis alone had:
Wand of darkness (48 charges) (4,320gp)
Studded leather armor +4 shadow (19,550gp)
Shortsword, +3 heartseeker (32,310gp)
Amulet of natural armor +4 (32,000gp)
Belt of the weasel (10,000gp)
Cloak of resistance +3 (9,000gp)
Ring of protection +2 (8,000gp)
Porcelain unholy symbol of Norgorber
Heavy iron key
You see the key, and your eyes light up for it has the symbol of Abadar stamped in the iron. This is the key to a secure vault box in Oppara’s Abadaran temple. Chances are you may have such a key for certain keepsakes best not carried around - but if not you’ve certainly seen them, and heard of them talked about in noble circles. Deeds, legal documents, precious jewels, etc. - there’s no knowing what might lie within, or how big the box may be.
As nobles of the princess, you could try to pull rank and claim that the masked marquis was an enemy of the state, and thus his wealth is forfeit. Or try to impersonate the marquis - though knowing how he appeared when he went to that box might be the hardest part!
Elen finally tumbles out of the sphere and alights with the others. ”I was in Hell, almost. Glad to see him put down — nice work! But who is he? Does the mask come off?”
If no one has any reservations, Elen will try and unmask the Masked Marquis.
"It is past time that he is unmasked." Kamari waits to see what is revealed about the corpse.
As for the key, she thinks it best to consult with the Princess before taking any action.
She could use the amulet of natural armor but nothing else.
Muri watches as the strength of Betony bears down on the Marquis, so remains quiet in saddle, as the others approach to remove the Mask. "This is the assassin, right? The Princess is dead because of him? But he didn't do it?" The halfling remains wary.
"Do we need to take steps to make sure he can't come back? Or do we want to bring him back to face justice?" Muri borderline babbles to fill in the gaps of discussion.
Elen unmasks the Masked Marquis to discover... just an ordinary nondescript man. He doesn't even have a beard - no particularly distinguishing marks.
All your evidence, including Underfoot's nose, suggests he's the one who killed the Princess. The tool that held the blade at least.
But if he's a door guard here, what insidiousness must lie within...
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The Night Swan would also like the Masked Marquis’s amulet of natural armor if nobody else objects, offering up her own as a consolation prize.
The Night Swan looks over the Marquis’s body and belongings. She has a not-insignificant skill at disguise and lying and is curious how difficult it would be to mimic him to infiltrate. The lack of insight into his personality and mannerisms amongst “allies” is troublesome, though. Not to mention being potentially alone and without equipment should she try to go it alone.
I think your builds are likely not too dissimilar? You're much stronger and more bulky. He was lighter on his feet (more dextrous). But in all three categories you were/are both superior specimens to the average.
Layering magic won't likely help as the church will check for such things - especially if the vault is a large one or well established. So for that task anyway, you'll want to rely on your own disguise skills...
Let me know which of you takes the amulet of natural armor. I suggest a cage match! hehehhe.
Disappointed with the unmasking, Kamari gets to tapping herself.
"Just another pawn?" She's sure some god is involved but can't really do anything about it.
She'll give up dibs on the amulet as she has several failsafes...as long as she remembers them.
"Do we need to take steps to make sure he can't come back? Or do we want to bring him back to face justice?"
Kort nods, trying to think of the best solution.
"We can try to burn the body completely, and also keep the head with us. That will prove our assertions. And it might be helpful for The Night Swan's escapades," Kort shrugs, declining to take any of the magics just yet.
Kort examine the blade to ensure that it doesn't hold any soul-reaping abilities, and then checks the magics again to ensure that he didn't miss anything.
Finally, he'll take the key and be ready to move forward.
The Night Swan decides. ”Why the hells not. I’m skilled enough at disguise even without magic. I will need to wear all of his gear for the time being, but I will be able to call upon my normal attire quickly as needed.”
Elen switches her attire to match the Double Masked Marquis, Swan of the Night.
Then she puzzles over the beardless ordinary nondescript man.
"Major Kort, are you sure you didn't miss anything? Was he really just a fanatic of Norgorber?"
Kamari heals, as Edelmira takes on the persona of the masked marquis.
Major Kort is pretty sure he didn't miss anything, and nothing changes about the dead body when his gear is stripped. He looks very ordinary. He blends into almost any crowd...
You take a moment to prepare, and head where next?
"Well then, shall we head north? I hear it's the very best direction to go."
"Well then, shall we head north? I hear it's the very best direction to go."
Kort nods, not quite understanding the completely imperfect logic that might guide that kind of thinking, but having a direction was better than not.
He examines the north door for traps, and will be ready to open it when others are ready.
Perception
There’s a small window in this heavy wooden door. Beyond is a small chamber with stairs leading up and down.
Major Kort does find a trap however - and a most insidious one at that!
The prison of blades lasts for 10 rounds. A creature inside the forcecage who takes no actions on a turn takes 3d6 points of slashing damage each round. A creature inside the forcecage who takes an action of any kind instead takes 6d6 points of slashing damage. A creature can attempt a DC 23 Reflex save each round for half damage.
- - -
Kort waits to see if Kamari wants to faceplant into the trap (as usual), but if she decides to avoid the honor, he will try to disarm.
Disable Device
The Major successfully disables the magical trap and you investigate...
There are two sets of stairs, up and down. Neither has seen any traffic though in quite some time. Starting up you reach, after a switchback or two, a large and vacant second floor.
Stacks and racks and assorted bins show it to be a large library of some kind - but it's entirely devoid of books or any other items of any interest. Nothing even flickers on the magical spectrums, for I'm sure Major Kort will make a quick sweep.
Heading down next, you move a little rubble and proceed only to come upon more rubble. Enough in fact that you can't proceed - and as it's lots of little rubble and not large chunks, no luck with spells like stone shape. You'll almost certainly need to turn back. Someone has changed the basement configuration and sealed off this stairwell.
A dead end. Where to next?
”Rubble. I doubt they were guarding that,” Kort notes and examines the door he is near and readies to go that way when others are ready.
Perception
Muri and Underfoot wait patiently for the true Hound of Betony to continue clearing traps and making the way forward safe for all.