Number One sheathes his shortsword and operates a lever. The metal doors open with a groan to outside Roslar’s Tomb.
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Number Two replies. "We have never had visitors here. No one and no thing is allowed here. You are the first intruders."
As Don sheathes the sword, Number Two says. "Your presence here makes no sense. If you wish to leave, do so now." It points to the large metallic double doors.
Number One is surprised by Etgar and his words. "Drop your weapons. Now. Explain your presence here."
The Celedon leaves, heading downstairs.
"The spectre is no threat. It is contained and weakened."
"The room due south is a tribute to Roslar's eternal battle with a spectre. In his travels, Roslar discovered a malignant spectre haunting a small community in Lastwall. He defeated the spectre, but its hatred of the community allowed it to rejuvenate the following night. Roslar defeated it again but could not permanently lay it to rest. Instead, he trapped it within a crystal. Even in death, Roslar was unwilling to let his vigil over this monster lapse; this room contains several binding runes around the spectre-infused crystal. Fortunately, after many long years here in, the spectre now appears weak."
"You are kind. I need no help locating Number Four and you seem eager to return to your home. Which room is this last room you speak of?"
"I will join you in this last room. Then, I must go below and seek out Number Four."
"You do not seem to be aggressive and you show respect for this tomb and its keepers. However odd, your story, I must take you for your word. You are free to pass unmolested. Having battled a mite infestation to the south, a greater danger lies ahead of you. On the upper level I encountered a beast that I am not familiar with. It appears to be a large caterpillar of some sort. I have yet to engage it."
The celedon moves its gaze back to Don. It stops singing and says"Number Four is down below. Put away your weapons and I will not harm you if what you say is true. I am Number Three, guardian of this sacred tomb. Tell me more. Did you kill Number Four? Prove it to me. You do not appear to be Red Shrikes yet you bear their armor and shield. Explain yourselves."
The celedon turns its head to Niu as he speaks.
"Intruders!" The celedon begins singing in a heavenly voice. It moves to a location where it can attack anything entering the doorway. As Niu speaks, it looks at him. As Donovan speaks and display's his shield, it looks at him. Its gaze remains on Don. "Thieves, too!" readied action: (/19–20) |