DM Carbide's Core Emerald Spire

Game Master John Woodford

After another few seconds the rush of water slows down to what it was before.

Joseph, since you're not in a fight and aren't being distracted by the possibility of drowning, you can take 10 on the Swim check.

Lybram doesn't think there's anything off about the door.

"Everyone OK?"

"Better than I deserve."

Once she feels it is safe to do so, Mrs. Book detaches herself from her lizard 'mount' and attaches herself to the wall.

"Are you all ready to look behind this door?" Lybram waits for a nod from the group.

Mrs. Book gives her a needed nod.

Lizard nods.

Let's move. Challenges await.

Corbrae dries herself with a prestidigitation spell, then renew her dancing lights if needed

Lybram will cast bless on the group and open the door.
"Mighty Erastil protect us and bless us, give us strength."
Casts Bless. Everyone is +1 to hit and saves vs fear.

He then examines the room and if nothing is evident will move in and examine further.
percept of room: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

If we are now out of the water Joseph switches to his bow.
After watching Corbrae magic herself clean he waves.

"Oh me next."

With pleasure, it won't take long.

The bardess uses her minor spell on Joseph, taking particular attention to his bow and arrows until she's sure they are dry

You're all still under water, at least for the moment.

The door opens towards the party, and does so easily. Immediately on the other side is a shimmering, translucent wall that blurs the image of the room on the other side.

Cutting to the chase, there are no traps associated with it. There is, however, some small resistance to passage through it--DC 5 STR check to push through.

There's air on the other side. A narrow platform hugs the wall of this octagonal room, just above the level of the pool of water filling the bulk of the room. A blue-skinned woman in silvery armor is there along with a human-sized crustacean. She looks up with a start. "Oh! Hello!"

Lizard Druid. Does not speak but will swim to attack if this is the same creature that attacked before …does she look to discuss or just hello like she was surprised…?(

SM : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

She looks similar to the undine you fought before, but the one you fought before was male. Viridian doesn't think she sounded hostile.

Know planes, Bard: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13

Diplomacy, Skill focus: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 3 = 28

First, Corbrae looks at the crab-man, for lack of a better term, and tries to identify its race and power, suspecting it comes from another plane. But then, who knows what is hidden in the depths of the oceans? If Know Nature, bonus is +6 (+8 with bard bonus)

Then, as the undine doesn't attack-which is a relief in this place-Corbrae starts to speak, with a calm and confident voice

Hi, my name is Corbrae, and we are a band of adventurers tasked to explore the place. We have just fought, and defeated, the undead who was the self-proclaimed ruler of this level. But you don't seem to be an ally to him, even less a servant, and we're all for a peaceful encounter. We're just cautious. May I ask you your name, and why you are here?

Lybram just smiles and nods. He hopes the others will handle the talking. He does however attempt to get through the barrier just into the air
strength check dc5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Mrs Book attempts to follow Lybram, and finds that the barrier is a bit weakened in his wake.

strength: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Can I just take 10 to get through the barrier?

After getting through the barrier somehow Joseph realizes talking is taking place and stows his spear.

Alton follows the party.

"Did the barrier move Mrs Book?"