GM Derek |
Going off what Ayita asks about religion.
[dice=Knowledge-Religion]1d20+14
"Hmmm, I just wonder if this six-headed serpent was Thybidos' pet. It seems to have been severed like the statue of Thybidos at the entrance of this tomb into six separate pieces. Maybe it was part of his coat of arms or personal sigil? The number six seems to be coming up frequently. There are also six slabs. I also wonder if the four indentations mean anything."
[dice=Knowledge-Nobility]1d20+9
[dice=Knowledge-History]1d20+10Do the indentations match the size of an Abyssal Runestone?
"Remember we had to use gemstones we found in order to open doors within the Gauntlet? I wonder if this may apply here as well?"
The combination of Ezranadir and Frantino comes up with a plausible answer: the hydra was Thybidos' symbol.
The indentations don't match the abyssal runestone. Each indentation is slightly different, but likely for gemstones.
Ezranadir |
Since these slabs detect magic and we have experienced various others being opened by gems or just manually tripped, can we see if they can be triggered manually?
"If these slabs are to be opened by a command which could be anything then they should be able to be manually manipulated and opened. Instead of trying to guess activation commands, Ayita can you check to see if you can perhaps utilize your skills to trigger one to open?"
GM Derek |
Since these slabs detect magic and we have experienced various others being opened by gems or just manually tripped, can we see if they can be triggered manually?
"If these slabs are to be opened by a command which could be anything then they should be able to be manually manipulated and opened. Instead of trying to guess activation commands, Ayita can you check to see if you can perhaps utilize your skills to trigger one to open?"
That would be a Disable Device. And given their obviously magical nature, I'd accept Ezranadir's Spellcraft as an Aid Another.
Ayita of the Hawk Clan |
Of course. Just please, most of you, stand back in case something gets triggered. She gets Ter and Yazhi back with Doc, and casts "guidance" on herself.
disable device: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 1 = 24 + 2 from Ezranadir
GM Derek |
Of course. Just please, most of you, stand back in case something gets triggered. She gets Ter and Yazhi back with Doc, and casts "guidance" on herself.
[dice=disable device]1d20+15+1 + 2 from Ezranadir
Which slab do you do this on?
Ezranadir |
Spellcraft to Aid: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
"I would say start on the far left side on the one with carvings of flowers (E2b?) then go clockwise."
He moves beyond 30' away.
Ayita of the Hawk Clan |
Flowers do sound safer than 6-headed snakes... they are probably possessed carnivorous dire floral aberrations though.
She attempts on E2b.