Matias gets a big whiff of the room; he's smelled worse in his years under the mountain. He inspects the weapon racks with a critical eye. "Anything worth picking up?" he asks Seamus.
"Maybe I can find magical..urk" Shane turns green, "I think I'm about to throw up."
Azi nods to Seamus and tests the other door in a similar fashion.
"Good point!"
Hearing Shane yak, he smirks, "He's turning greener than me."
Garren will do a trap check on the door at F7.
No magic is detected in this room but Azi spots the tip of a blade sticking out of pile of rubbish. He picks up the blade and discovers that is silver dagger of masterwork quality.
During his search, Azi finds a very nice dagger. He holds it up for his companions to see, "Ooooh, Shiny!"
After checking the room for magic, Seamus moves over beside Matias where the dwarf is inspecting the weapons racks. He asks nonchalantly, "did you find anything worth keeping?" As he looks at the weapons racks himself. Then turning and looking at the room. As he looks across the room he asks, "Can we investigate what's behind the door to the north-east before we go up the stairs? I don't like the idea of letting someone or something sneak up on us from behind."
Racks for weapons line the walls of this chamber, above the racks hang various shields, pieces of armor, weapons, and standards on display. Most of the racks are empty but a few weapons remain in place.
Racks for weapons line the walls of this chamber, above the racks hang various shields, pieces of armor, weapons, and standards on display. Most of the racks are empty but a few weapons remain in place.
Shane looks for a window, or backs away from the stink "Gah gah gah.."
With all the weapons available, Azi takes a look around. He checks on any great axes that are in better condition than his own. He also considers the standards and thinks back to his lessons at Lastwall.
Seeing Azi reach for one of the axes, Seamus smiles, "What you need Azi is a shield, you could use it when you fight with the hammer and it would help protect you more than that leather armor."
Seamus looks up at the shields above the rack, trying to determine which may be best. He then reaches with his long spear trying to pry it off the wall.
Asking the group in general, "Do you all think we should try and take this stuff with us to sell later? Or will Sarge be mad we took the time to raid the building instead of finding out what is causing all the problems?"
Matias gives a quick look over the weapons and shields before positioning himself by the door, spear at the ready.
Before they move through to the next room, Matias casts guidance on Azi and Garren.
Sick or not, Shane rejoins the others "I apologize.. that smell really got to me."
Garren takes a quick look over the door at G9, checking for traps.
Seamus pulls a light steel shield off of the wall. It seems in better shape than any of the other equipment that is in the room.
Flipping the shield over, Seamus hands it to Azi, "Here Azi, now when you use the hammer you can protect yourself a little more."
Smiling at Shane, "Yeah, something awful isn't, guess it's good we didn't stay out late drinking last night."
Seeing Garren at the door, Seamus moves that way and asks, "Are we ready to open the north-eastern door?"
"I don't see any more javelins here," says Garren, grunting as he comes up out of a crouch. "The stink Shane's still gagging on seems to be the only trap left."
Seeing Garren move to the stairway door, Seamus points to the other door on this floor, "Shouldn't we make sure nothing will follow us?"
Garren turns to Seamus "I just want to make sure there IS a stairwell first."
'Ahhh.' Seamus nods his head, giving Garren a thumbs up.
Azi finds a greataxe on the wall and sets his own down to pick the other up. He tests its balance and attempts a few practice swings. He takes note of how the handle fits his hands, the sturdiness of the neck, and the sharpness of the blade.
After a few swings, he considers the axe but also considers the standards. Looking at his companions, he gestures towards them, ”These look familiar. I think they might have something to do with Vigil. They look familiar to you?”
Azi then sets down the axe and takes the shield offered by Seamus. Taking out his hammer, the barbarian practices a few shield and weapon techniques he remembers from this Lastwall training. Looking at his friend Seamus, the half-orc nods, ”This would be good and offer better protection. Thank you.” He then takes his preferred axe and attaches it to his back while keeping the shield and hammer in opposing hands. ”Could anybody use this shiny dagger? Looks really nice to me.” Azi offers the dagger to anyone who wants it.
Matias cast his spell on Azi and Garren.
Garren opens the door. You see a spiral staircase that seem to go around a central column. Debris lies on the steps but the way up has been cleared. The way down has been filled in with rubble.
No noises can be heard from above and you cannot see any doors or landing from your point of view.
Azi peers up the staircase as he peeks into the stairwell. He turns back, "I agree with Seamus. Let's close this door and open the other. Clear this level before we move on." Azi, with shield and hammer in hand, moves to the other door and waits for his companions approval.
Nodding his head in agreement, Seamus stands poised with his spear ready.
Nodding at Azi, Garren draws his bow and stands at the ready.
"Certainly" Perhaps looking less green.
Azi slowly pushes the door open with his shield. Light from Seamus's spear illuminates the room.
Judging from the shelves lining the walls, this darkened room might once have been a storeroom, though its contents have long since succumbed to the passage of time. A crack in the northern wall has apparently let in some rainwater, which has collected in a large puddle on the floor.
You can see light coming though gaps round the frame of the door across from you.
A shape in the puddle begins to rise and look at you.
'Good just a storage ro...' Seeing something rising from the puddle, "Oh Crap"
"It's Shocker Lizard! This is exciting! Did you know these creatures can launch an electric shock at short distances? Get a group of them and it's quite lethal!"
"Ah, curses. Keep yer guard up!"
'A shock lizard?' Hearing Shane describe he creature Seamus asks, "Is it some kind of pet? Do we really need to kill it?"
"They're kind of territorial in groups, more shy when alone. I really have no idea but aren't they fascinating?" Shane rambles a bit "A testament to conductivity's power."
"I'll still be investigating it with my arrows if it runs at me." Garren says.
Azi shrugs his shoulders,"The Sgt. wants the tower cleared. Maybe we can ask it to leave."
"Or we can open the other door and let it out." Shrugging to Azi, Seamus reaches up and pulls the door shut. He looks at the others, "If I remember the landing had a door in the north west corner. We should be able to open that door as we leave." He gestures back to the doorway to the steps. "Let's head upstairs and find where the lizard was trying to go." Seamus then moves towards the other door.
Shane looks a bit disappointed. "oh. Well.. yes."