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Koross snatches his hand back as he quickly loses sensation in his finger tips. Rubbing the warmth back into his frigid digits, he backs away from the aura of cold. "This barrier may need us to do further research to pass it. The other way is unblocked, let us investigate..." he says, making his way westward toward the stone door.
Koross frowns as he realizes Artemis was correct, the cold was emanating from the mold. Holding his hand out, he flexed his fingers as they became cold, as if he were training in the monestary courtyard on a winters day. "I know naught of this , but you're caution is wise, Artemis. This could be deadly to the unwary." Skirting the edge of the cold, Koross sees how far he can advance before having to turn back.
Koross pads down the hall, eyeing the supplicant figures as he passes. Coming to the the third and last alcoves , he pauses "It grows colder here..." he says, holding his hand up as if trying to determine where the coldness was coming from.
"It is unfortuate that my polearm will not fit in the cylinder, it would be useful to lever the stone out of the way." Koross says , considering the stone. "It may be futile, but good old manpower is the only option..." he says, placing his hands against the stone, and taking up a powerful stance. He waits for the others to assist...
Koross makes an inital attempt to maneuver through the small aperture, but sighs as his contortion skills do not match the need... Looking to Gnobby, "The choice is yours my small friend..."
Koross ventures futher in than he had before, assisting Artemis in the inspection of the blocked tunnel, even going so far as to extending the everburning torch into the available space.
Koross nods to Atrtemis, "A layer of dust implies I was the most recent visitor for quite a time..."[/b] He takes his trip down , then waits for the others, pointing out the other figures as they arrive. When all have descended, he shows them where the fallen rock obscures the passageway...
Koross steps out of the cylinder, looking relieved. "There is a chamber below, with other marble figures similar to the sarcophagus. An interesting passway leads in that direction, but is mostly blocked by a large stone that seemed to have dropped from the ceiling...a discharged trap perhaps. A trigger on the wall allowed me to activate the cylinder from below."
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Having reached the half way mark in his internal counting, Koross turns to return to the cylinder. Approaching, he noticed the ' button' beside the cylinder. After looking at it for a moment or two, he decided to risk it. Taking his place back inside the cylinder, he reaches out and tries to depress the stone ' button'.... -Posted with Wayfinder
DM: As the cylinder opens, Koross holds the torch out , illuminating the room beyond. Startled a bit by the figures, he pauses until sure they pose not threat. Beginning to count in his head, he steps out of the cylinder, and approaches the dark passage way, eyes on the niche in the ceiling.
Koross holds a hand up to the offered ax, "My thanks, but I have weapons enough." then nods his acceptance of Thantor's vow. He then crosses his arms and awaits the descent of the cylinder.
His face set, certain, Koross says "I will go" Handing his polearm to Edwin, he grabs his pack and walks to stand inside the cylinder. Pushing the water skin out of the cylinder, he says "I will send back my dagger if I find a way to activate the machine. Otherwise, I will return to the cylinder after 10 minutes. Reactivate the mechanism at that time He the crossed his hands in front and waits for the cylinder to close. -Posted with Wayfinder
"Perhaps using the mechanism...turn it back to the previous color then back to this yellow position." Koross suggests, gazing with fascination at the floor where the cylinder disappeared.
Koross cocks his head as the sound emanates from below his feet. He looks up to see Artemis scurry around, then notices the rising column. Walking over to the opened cylinder, he gives it a Tao with the blade if his polearm, calling to the others "Look here. The machine has produced.... something" -Posted with Wayfinder
Koross , more stoic about his injury, comes up beside Erwin and observes the surrounding area for evidence of the machine's purpose.
Koross kneels at the edge of the light of the fire, remembering seeing a older initiate close a wound on his arm through the discipline of his mind. Clearning his thoughts, Koross allowed his breathing to calm and his thoughts to drift inward, his muscles relaxing.... After several minutes he realized that he did not have the mastery of his own mind and body necessary to duplicate what he had seen. Resigning himself to the natural healing of his body, he stood and returned to the light of the fire, helping to prepare the basic meal they all shared.
Koross nods at Artemis' wise suggestion, "Indeed, I myself have a wound that some rest will benefit... one of these alcoves perhaps..."
Koross watches Gnobby examine the sarcophagus, trying to glean some idea of his process . When the gnome finally straightens and explains that Koross' intuition had been correct but that a magical trap threatened further exploration, he nods at Artemis' observation, "Indeed, if it can be circumvated, the mechanism becomes available to us."
Koross holds his hand up to forstall the others, "They taught me somewhat about such things at the Monestary..." He begins a careful examination of the sarcophagus...
"Hmmm, " Koross mutters, "Look the sarcophagus is raised, on that pillar. Perhaps, the sarcophagus is the 'arrow', and we can turn it to the other colors as well...."
Koross looks about the domed room, noting whether the actual lanterns match the mosaics in the room above. "Five lanterns, two missing. We have one from above, it stands to reason that another may be found." he turns to Gnobby, "I have only torches, no oil." Approaching the sarcophagus, he stops a distance away and tries to determine if the bas-relief was missing a finger.
Koross coughs, then looks more sharply at the wall...."Uh, oh.... it's a painting! Fooled me!" he says a bit sheepishly, but still intrigued by the mystery.
Koross nods to Thrantor, after he had finished wrapping the monk's arm. Flexing his hand, Koross could feel the cooling herbs dulling the pain from his torn flesh. "Thank you, I'll try to be more careful in the future." he says with thanks. Crouching beside Artemis, Koross looks from the indigo lantern in the pack, to the other lanterns , "There are two indigo lanterns..." he says looking up, smiling , delighted by the apparent riddle. -Posted with Wayfinder
Koross approaches Thantor where he tends to Erwin, saying in an embarassed tone, "If you may, Thantor?" , holding out his own injured arm.
"Ah, well struck, my little friend." Koross says to Gnobby, "And you as well, Erwin." he continues, pressing a palm against the other forearm, stemming the blood welling there.
Koross uses the momentum from his last miss, his polearm whistling through the air, descending upon one if the remaining wolves... -Posted with Wayfinder
Koross nods to Erwin and Gnobby's success where he had failed, an with a snap brought his polearm back ...then forward again, targetting one of the other wolves...
Koross grunts as the large wolf chews into his arm.
I'm good with keeping combat and posting in general up to a good pace.
Koross moves fluidly, interposing himself between the large dog and the druid, his polearm whistling through the air, it's sharp point coming to a stop pointing at the wolf's throat. "They also dislike cold steel..." he comments in a calm voice.
Nose wrinkling as he takes in the animal stench, "There's been animals here, perfect prey for spiders, act carefully." he says, his polearm at the ready behind Erwin as he attempts to light the webs alight.
Koross regards the apparatus, "Others have passed through here...no doubt attempts to move the relic in the past have failed. " he offers to Artemis. he then moves further in , following Erwin, curious as to the source of the green light...
Koross peers into the dark of the cave, looking a the height of the ceiling and the width of the passage, as he takes his place in the middle of the group.
Koross steps into the shadow of the entrace, lightly running a finger along the wall, watching flakes of stucco and paint flutter to the ground. "Impermenance..." he says softly, before taking a breath and standing still, listening to the noises coming from the tomb, head cocked to one side.
"I accept your invitation." Koross says sharing a smile with the others, "Whether our meeting was intentional or merely fate, let us see what awaits us in the Cairn."
Koross enters the hut at the double greeting, leaning his polearm up against the weathered wood of the hut's wall. Removing his pack , he stands relaxed and answers Erwin, "I did not." then turns his head to address Artemis, "As to whom else is coming? That I do not know. I am call Koross, lately of the Twighlight Monestery. I have been given leave of my duties there, for a time and when I heard talk of this venture...I allowed my curiosity to lead me here. "
Koross walks towards the old overseer's hut, enjoying the fine early morning air. As he walks, he thinks about his recent visit with the stone merchant in Diamond Lake. Sent by his elders, he had been told merely to knock and present himself. Nothing more, nothing said. Doing so, he was impressed by the reaction of the merchant to Koross' appearance on his doorstep: an instant pallor and a stammering apology and reassurance that the debt would be paid. After giving the fearful merchant a respectful bow, Koross , his task finished set out for the hut, having overheard the evening before that something interesting was afoot regarding the nearby cairns. As a boy, Koross had often heard the older boys talk about delving into the cairns...grand adventures to be had! Now, released by the Monestery, at least for a time, to find his own way in the world, his childhood interest in the cairns was re-awakened. Seeing the hut come in sight, Koross slows taking in the area around the dilapidated structure. Seeing a couple of others have preceeded him, he raises his hand in greeting as he enters the light from the lantern. "Hail and well met." he says simply.
All ready as well
Sorry been a bit busy work and life-wise. On the question of possible connections, only Artemis and Ty have backgrounds. It's possible Artemis and Koross ran together on the streets before Koross was taken away to the Monestary. Also, Ty could have been one of the older kids bullying Koross... Recognizing each other after 15 or so years.....could happen :) Profile finished with Background, Appearance and Personality.
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