"Urgh, let's agree not to do that again ..., Indus says, trying to shake the shock of both the javelin and the strange magic aside.
Assuming Seben shares her findings, Indus makes a mental note of the place. "It seems strange to have a recent trap in a random place. Maybe we should return another time and investigate this place further."
With that, Indus indicates he's ready to move on.
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As the Bask prepares to exit the necropolis, Seben remains ill at ease.
She has no evidence of any kind, but her thoughts keep drifting back to Hypaxes and the verbal spar she had with Indus back at the Tooth and Hookah.
The Scorched Hand well know the value of the ancient treasure in the necropolis. If they can deter the other adventurers from signing up, they can keep it all to themselves. . .
The Sacred Ibis lands next to the mechanism that fired the javelin. He looks unusually thoughtful, pecking at it for a time before returning to the sky.
Without further incident, the Smokin' Bask Brigade make their way past the gleaming black surface of Pharasma's Needle and out of the Necropolis main gate.
The guards posted there give you a curious glance, obviously not expecting any of the exploration teams to be back so soon, but they do not question or challenge you.
Being back in the bustling living part of Wati is a stark contrast to the relative silence of the Necropolis. Aware of the time constraint, you move through the Midwife district in search of healing for Diorio.
Indus shrugs, having no preference for which temple to visit.
"Should we split up to cover more ground? I want to buy a few items ... including something to help against other venomous foes."
"Should we split up to cover more ground? I want to buy a few items ... including something to help against other venomous foes."
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"Good thought," says Seben. "You hit the market. I'll go with limpy here to the temple."She smiles at Diorio.
"Let's all meet back here--as soon as we can."
Assuming she is out of sight of prying eyes, Seben transforms her clothing into the attire of a simple devotee of Pharasma. Nothing over the top to suggest she is a cleric or zealot, just a fan, something in line with the general population. . . Something that covers her "Never Split the Party" tattoo.
Lueck will look for a temple to Sehkmet. He'd like to confer with some of his brethren about the haunts. If Sehkmet is too old of a god to have an active temple, he'll still wander around looking for one and regroup with the others later.
"Is there something that will help us against the haunting of the place?", Indus asks, before they split up.
"Is there something that will help us against the haunting of the place?", Indus asks, before they split up.
"I will see if I can find a temple to my patron here and ask my fellow devotees how to overcome such things by Sekhmet's grace."
"Limpy" hobbles along after Seben at best speed, looking forward to the ache in his joints and general feeling of malaise being gone.
Splitting up outside the Grand Mausoleum, the Smokin' Bask Brigade go their separate ways for a brief time.
You enter the busy temple and are quickly recognized as one of the competing teams exploring the Necropolis. In moments, you are ushered into a private room and attended by an acolyte. Shortly after, Sabu the Scribe arrives.
Once you explain your situation and healing needs, the acolyte quickly casts the necessary spell to restore Diorio's mobility. After a quick consultation with Sabu, he also channels positive energy, healing you of all minor wounds without additional charge.
You get the feeling that you are not the first team to seek medical attention related to the exploration and that your performance in the first round have earned you a favorable status.
Wandering the stalls of the marketplace, you quickly find the equipment you need.
You wander the city, but find no sign of a temple or shrine dedicated to your goddess. When asking around, you are ignored or met with blank stares.
Seben quickly hands Sabu the 50 gp. She still feels pretty bad for suggesting Diorio act as our fishing bait.
"Alright," she says. "As soon as the others get back, let's get back to it."