"If we have to keep watch for such a long period, may I suggest the following watches?
Hours 1 to 8 Nombir and Erizi
Hours 9 to 16 Zrith and Shimei
Hours 17 to 24 Nomir and Erizi
We all get 8 hours sleep.
I've left Zaid out, so he can fully re-charge and have time to think about how we proceed.
Unless any of you object of course?" Nombir looks at each party member in turn
"We need to keep an eye on that hole in the roof whatever happens"
Nombir turns to Erizi and says "I'll keep my light crossbow ready. Come lets eat and drink while we keep an eye out"
"Let it be as you say." Shimei shuffles to the corner with the dog and shares a little water from his skin with the disreputable canine.
"That seems a fair watch system if Shimei has no objections I would stand guard with him."
"That would be fine."
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The watches are uneventful, if you can call the shrieks and giggles of pugwampis laughter echoing about the place. They seem to come from the main chapel area with the strange silken roof over the nave.
Restless as the night may be, everyone awakes to find themselves a little refreshed, their various aches and pains slightly relieved.
In the morning Shimei goes through his ritual prayers. He asks for the Bow-father's blessing and help in the coming day.
"Let us go back to the pillared hall, and to the far end. It sounded like the pugwampis were in that direction."
Zaid rises very early as usual and spends the early morning documenting the events of the previous day in his journal. He then spends some time studying his spellbook.
"I have a feeling those creatures are going to be an endless source of annoyance to us on this expedition."
Nombir has some food and drink, packs his gear and speaks to the party." How are we doing for water?".
"The Bow-father will provide water for us this day."
Erizi rises the next morning feeling very refreshed. Stretching he states to the group "Ahhhh It is a good day to fight let's go forward" He then gathers all his stuff and begins to clear a way into the rest of the building. "Anyone else coming along or do we want to sleep all day".
Zaid gets up from reading his spellbook.
"I am ready; I would like to see the rest of this place. I suggest we clear it room-by-room, starting with the one across the hall."
Shimei tells everyone to group their waterskins or flasks. Then he calls for the Bow-father's blessing and the gift of water. Water forms out of the air itself, filling the vessels and splashing onto the floor where the dog laps it up as it drains through the floor.
"I would prefer to go south from the great hall, but will follow you. Lead on." Shimei begins to gather his gear.
"As Zaid has said, the one across the hall is closest and may require a check then we can fan out from there."
Nombir makes sure of the water situation, then says to everybody "let's go then I guess. Shimei and Zrith, would you mind scouting ahead please? The rest of us will be right behind you".
Erizi has already squeezed out into the hallway awaiting the others. He nods in agreement at Nombir's statement and stands by Earthbreaker ready at hand.
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Shimei nods, indicating his willingness to scout. He slides out the doorway and past Erizi. The heads across the statue room to peek through the doorway.
Zith follows Shimei some 20ft behind on the opposite wall scimitar in hand
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As Shimei looks in, he sees the following;
The Deanery
Five austere beds line the north wall of this humble wall of this humble office and living quarters. A dented metal chest rests at the foot of each bed, and a mosaic pattern of red and orange glass chips brings some colour to the wall. A layer of grime and filth coats many of the surfaces in this small room, the redolent stench of dirty fur hangs heavy in the air.
"Bedroom, looks empty but the pugwampi are small. We'll have to look through it." Shimei steps into the room and looks carefully around. When (if) more of the party enters, he'll get on his hands and knees to check under the beds. He's just looking for pugwampi-sized or larger combatants, not a full scale search.
Perception roll if needed: 1d20=11 +3= 14
Erizi follows right behind Zsith. He wants to make sure he can get there in a hurry should any action break out.
As Shimei explores the room Erizi glances back and forth between the open hallways, and the room he is exploring.
Zaid follows Shimei into the room and helps him look in the chests.
"All clear!" he calls out to the rest. "Let us move on to the room to the north-east."
"agreed. Let's go" says Nombir moving along next to Zaid.
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As the group pass the female statue, heading down the corridor to the closed door, they can see into the open dormitory to their right. This is made easy by the large holes in the roof. The light floods in and the beds visible through the open door are in a terrible state. The room itself appears to be well covered and dark beyond.
However the party led by Zaid reach the door to the large chamber. It is shut.
Shimei waits for the others to pass before stepping out of the bedroom. It belatedly occurs to him that a fight with the remaining pugwampis is imminent. He strings his bow and nocks an arrow. He holds it in position against the string and bow with his left hand.
Now the tail end of the party, he looks back over his shoulder frequently.
"Any traps Zsith?". Nombir draws his great sword in anticipation.
Looking at the door and surveying the lock
Perception check 1d20+6=13
"I dont think the door is trapped"
"Ok, I'll open the door at arms length, then Erizi and I will go in, followed by Zaid and then the rest of you. All agreed?"
"Agreed." Shimei takes one last look around behind the party before focussing on the door.
"Agreed. Go ahead and open the door, we are ready."
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Erizi and then Nombir enter the large square chamber. It has a sagging wooden balcony that overlooks the room from all sides, which must have been a library. An overpowering odour of musty, rotting paper and old leather fills the air here, and hundreds of books - most too damaged even to open woithout destroying them - litter the floors. Empty bookshelves line the walls of both levels.
Large wispy webs fill the corners in layers, dense patches of grey and white lacework.
"ok everybody lets look around, but be on your guard! Zaid, are any of these books of use?"
"Watch out for spiders."
Zaid goes over to inspect the books, keeping a close eye on the webs.
Erizi Immediately looks around at the balcony, knowing that anything attacking from above has the advantage. He tries to determine if there is an access to the balcony obvious. He then scans the room looking for any signs of movement.
Shimei looks inside the room at the books. He is not much intereseted in them, never having read one. Nervous about the silent pugwampis, Shimei stands just inside the doorway, looking back out into the hall. They must be planning something. They're too like an ill-tempered donkey to give up and leave."
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It is readily apparent to Zaid that there are so many books here it will take him a good while to search through. Mostly the books look about to fall apart, but only a thorough search would confirm that.
Looking up and about everyone can see the webs in the shadows, but no movement or creatures can be discerned. Erizi can make out a ladder in one wall that goes up to the balcony.
"We can come and search this place completely after we eliminate the threat". "I say we go forward for now".
"No foes here. Let us keep moving."
"I agree with Erizi, we could waste our time in this room and suddenly get jumped upon, let us go and sally forth and rid the complex of its nasty denizens, then we can have a more leisurely stroll seeking out useful trinkets and baubles."
"I agree as well. As much as I would like to examine these books now, we should press on."
Being closest to the door, Shimei leads the way back into the statue hall and turns left .