Kelvin awakes immediately from his shallow sleep as Zakon stirs him. "Huh? Oh.. thank you Zak."Kelvin slides further upright against the corner wall, brooding, his bright blue eyes darting about the room. His Aunt Joule was right, he'd dodged Clifnalia's draft only to find himself in altogether a different sort of trouble. All the same though...danger aside Kelvin can't help but feel abuzz at the arcane nature of his surroundings. Magical rituals?? Zombies?? What else could have possibly gone on here..? He spares a thought to the afflicted child he remembers Viaya and Zakon telling him about before turning his mind back to the possibilities of discovery within these enchanted walls. He stands, paces, sits, and stands again, before finally in the dim morning light trickling in through the windows awaking his companions.
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Zakon wakes slowly, the gradually brightening sunlight filtering into the room. He blinks, everything from the previous days coming back in a rush again. He groans, stands, and stretches, working out the kinks in his muscles. As the rest of his companions awake, he clears his throat softly. "So what's the plan for today, friends? It seems that we aren't going to find any answers from the sleepers, so now what?"
Kelvin looks at Zakon with surprise. "Hmm? We haven't finished exploring the manor yet! Don't write us off so soon!" He gives his companions an eager boyish grin. "Why there's a whole third floor to explore, and I'm not too sure we were in the best condition to fully search this one last night." Kelvin gets up and stands near the door, listening closely.
Perception: 20
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Theo wakes up and sits for several minutes in prayerful meditation. He searches for the peaceful center, hoping to bring some balance from his dreams of violence.
"Thank you for the rest. I'm feeling much better now. If we are ready, we can finish investigating this building."
Viayais up as soon as Kelvinwakes her. Stretching the last remaining stiffness from her muscles and checking over her gear as the others handle their own morning matters. The sorcererhimself already practically bouncing with eagerness. Whereas yesterday she might've, and did in a way, find said eagerness grating, the elf finds herself feeling somewhat differently after a rest and the trials of the night before. She doesn't necessarily share all of hisexcitement but she does find the prospect of clearing this old ruin and finally finding a cure for Val's ailment enticing. Not to mention uncovering the cause of the undead. She's never much cared for leaving mysteries unsolved. Thankfully, the full night of sleep seems to have done Theoa world of good too, Viayaflashing the orc a smile as he finishes his meditation and suggests they move on.
"Keeping on seems like our best bet." She agrees, nodding to Zakonbefore tucking her daggers into her belt and swinging her pack over her shoulders. "There's no way we can drop matters now. So the third floor it is. After we clear the rest of this one. If we don't have all the answers by then hopefully we'll at least have some." The elf cocked her head as Kelvin listened at the door. "Hear anything?"
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Viaya Morbrew - Imela: The Adventure Begins - High Elf/Rogue (Level 1)
"Maybe we should see if we can hear anything behind those doors. Kelvin, did the notes in the workshop mention any traps on this floor?"
Theo has an urge to rush through the rest of the building but he knows that such haste would be careless and dangerous. Tactically they were safer by being cautious and careful.
Once Kelvingives the all clear, Viayahelps Zakonclear away the things they used to blockade the door and leads the way into the hall. All seems quiet, early morning light filtering in from the hole in the wall they created below and the few windows carved into the building naturally. Glancing up and down the dim corridor, the elf steps toward the next closest door on this floor. Checking for traps even as she waits for the sorcererto answer Theo'squestion.
"Those undead were pretty quiet before we woke them." She cautions. "Everyone should stay on their toes."
Investigation check: 7
Guidance: 4
11 total then, oof. Looks like my high rolling streak has broken, lol.
Zakon looks at Kelvin. "Theo'sright - is there anything in the notes you found that might be helpful? Before we open another door to a room full of undead?"
Kelvin pauses and actually takes a moment to think back to what he found in the basement workshop this time before proceeding. "No, nothing in there about traps up here, just a schema for the needle on the front door, the pit in the front hall, and the... the scythe statues,"he finishes somewhat sheepishly. "They definitely didn't want people wandering about up here but I don't think this floor is trapped. As to the undead, I don't know that that was part of the acolytes' plans, I doubt we'll find insight into that until we finish exploring." Kelvin pauses ruminantly. "Look, friends, I...I've been thinking, and I feel compelled to speak. Ruggero saved my skin, but don't think for a moment he holds more of my loyalty than you all just because I knew him longer; I was devastated when he turned and ran... I'm with you all, is what I'm trying to say."Kelvin finishes his spiel with an awkward and warm smile. "Let's be abound, and cautious about it..."
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Alrighty, there is really only one hallway with doors except for the one you just entered. If you follow straight ahead, you'll find a hallway with two doors to the right and two doors to the left. There is also the stairway to the third floor.
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Lvl 2 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Platinum Plated Keys
Lvl 5 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Hunted
Zakon will head towards the two doors on the left and motion to Viaya to the two doors on the right. "Quietly, now, yeah?" he whispers to his companions. He will move slowly, alert for traps or hazards.
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Viayais taken aback by Kelvin'sunexpected speech, surprised but not badly so. The she elfnodding along with Zakon'sreply. "You being here is proof enough of what you say." She shrugged. "We're in this together the four of us are." They'd been through enough together by now for that to me more than true in her mind. How long their bond lasts is yet to be seen but Viayais willing to hang her trust on those here long enough to get through this temple at least. They move on quickly after that, the elftaking the right side of the hall as Zakontakes the left, Kelvinbehind them as Theotakes the rear. The light touch of the orc's magic in the air familiar to her by now. Reaching the two right hand doors, the elf carefully checks each to see if either is locked.
Investigation: 15
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Viaya Morbrew - Imela: The Adventure Begins - High Elf/Rogue (Level 1)
Kelvin awakes immediately from his shallow sleep as Zakon stirs him. "Huh? Oh.. thank you Zak." Kelvin slides further upright against the corner wall, brooding, his bright blue eyes darting about the room. His Aunt Joule was right, he'd dodged Clifnalia's draft only to find himself in altogether a different sort of trouble. All the same though...danger aside Kelvin can't help but feel abuzz at the arcane nature of his surroundings. Magical rituals?? Zombies?? What else could have possibly gone on here..? He spares a thought to the afflicted child he remembers Viaya and Zakon telling him about before turning his mind back to the possibilities of discovery within these enchanted walls. He stands, paces, sits, and stands again, before finally in the dim morning light trickling in through the windows awaking his companions.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Zakon wakes slowly, the gradually brightening sunlight filtering into the room. He blinks, everything from the previous days coming back in a rush again. He groans, stands, and stretches, working out the kinks in his muscles. As the rest of his companions awake, he clears his throat softly. "So what's the plan for today, friends? It seems that we aren't going to find any answers from the sleepers, so now what?"
Kelvin looks at Zakon with surprise. "Hmm? We haven't finished exploring the manor yet! Don't write us off so soon!" He gives his companions an eager boyish grin. "Why there's a whole third floor to explore, and I'm not too sure we were in the best condition to fully search this one last night." Kelvin gets up and stands near the door, listening closely.
Perception: 20
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Zakon smiles at Kelvin's enthusiasm. "I didnae say I was writing us off, lad. Just that the sleepers don't hold the answers, them being zombies, aye?"
Theo
Theo wakes up and sits for several minutes in prayerful meditation. He searches for the peaceful center, hoping to bring some balance from his dreams of violence.
"Thank you for the rest. I'm feeling much better now. If we are ready, we can finish investigating this building."
The silver-scaled sorcerer smiles at his own misunderstanding. "Oh yes, THESE sleepers have told us all they can," he says with a chuckle.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Viaya is up as soon as Kelvin wakes her. Stretching the last remaining stiffness from her muscles and checking over her gear as the others handle their own morning matters. The sorcerer himself already practically bouncing with eagerness. Whereas yesterday she might've, and did in a way, find said eagerness grating, the elf finds herself feeling somewhat differently after a rest and the trials of the night before. She doesn't necessarily share all of his excitement but she does find the prospect of clearing this old ruin and finally finding a cure for Val's ailment enticing. Not to mention uncovering the cause of the undead. She's never much cared for leaving mysteries unsolved. Thankfully, the full night of sleep seems to have done Theo a world of good too, Viaya flashing the orc a smile as he finishes his meditation and suggests they move on.
"Keeping on seems like our best bet." She agrees, nodding to Zakon before tucking her daggers into her belt and swinging her pack over her shoulders. "There's no way we can drop matters now. So the third floor it is. After we clear the rest of this one. If we don't have all the answers by then hopefully we'll at least have some." The elf cocked her head as Kelvin listened at the door. "Hear anything?"
Viaya Morbrew - Imela: The Adventure Begins - High Elf/Rogue (Level 1)
Entropy Klyv - Hunted ! - Half Orc/College of Lore Bard (Level 6)
Xieva Talwinder - Crosswinds - Firbolg/School of Enchantment Wizard (Level 5)
All is quiet on the other end of the door. The zombies you faced yesterday were thankfully well-destroyed, and it seems nothing else is lurking.
Lvl 2 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Platinum Plated Keys
Lvl 5 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Hunted
Lvl 1 - Geth Hornraven - Human Wizard - Lost Mine of Phandelver
DM - Imela: The Adventure Begins
Theo
Theo catches Viaya's smile and returns it, at least he thinks he returns it. Orcish smiles can be a unsettling thing.
He approaches Kelvin and Viaya and Zakon as they are in the hallway and silently offers guidance
Theo
"Maybe we should see if we can hear anything behind those doors. Kelvin, did the notes in the workshop mention any traps on this floor?"
Theo has an urge to rush through the rest of the building but he knows that such haste would be careless and dangerous. Tactically they were safer by being cautious and careful.
Once Kelvin gives the all clear, Viaya helps Zakon clear away the things they used to blockade the door and leads the way into the hall. All seems quiet, early morning light filtering in from the hole in the wall they created below and the few windows carved into the building naturally. Glancing up and down the dim corridor, the elf steps toward the next closest door on this floor. Checking for traps even as she waits for the sorcerer to answer Theo's question.
"Those undead were pretty quiet before we woke them." She cautions. "Everyone should stay on their toes."
Investigation check: 7
Guidance: 4
11 total then, oof. Looks like my high rolling streak has broken, lol.
Viaya Morbrew - Imela: The Adventure Begins - High Elf/Rogue (Level 1)
Entropy Klyv - Hunted ! - Half Orc/College of Lore Bard (Level 6)
Xieva Talwinder - Crosswinds - Firbolg/School of Enchantment Wizard (Level 5)
Zakon looks at Kelvin. "Theo's right - is there anything in the notes you found that might be helpful? Before we open another door to a room full of undead?"
Back, sorry!
Kelvin pauses and actually takes a moment to think back to what he found in the basement workshop this time before proceeding. "No, nothing in there about traps up here, just a schema for the needle on the front door, the pit in the front hall, and the... the scythe statues," he finishes somewhat sheepishly. "They definitely didn't want people wandering about up here but I don't think this floor is trapped. As to the undead, I don't know that that was part of the acolytes' plans, I doubt we'll find insight into that until we finish exploring." Kelvin pauses ruminantly. "Look, friends, I...I've been thinking, and I feel compelled to speak. Ruggero saved my skin, but don't think for a moment he holds more of my loyalty than you all just because I knew him longer; I was devastated when he turned and ran... I'm with you all, is what I'm trying to say." Kelvin finishes his spiel with an awkward and warm smile. "Let's be abound, and cautious about it..."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
“No one is holding his actions against you, Kelvin. Ruggero’s choices are his own. Shall we, then?” Zakon says, and gestures to the rest of the floor.
Alrighty, there is really only one hallway with doors except for the one you just entered. If you follow straight ahead, you'll find a hallway with two doors to the right and two doors to the left. There is also the stairway to the third floor.
Lvl 2 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Platinum Plated Keys
Lvl 5 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Hunted
Lvl 1 - Geth Hornraven - Human Wizard - Lost Mine of Phandelver
DM - Imela: The Adventure Begins
Theo
Theo nods as they move down the hallway. He leaves it to Viaya and Zakon to check the nearest door.
He subtly offers guidance without interrupting their progress.
"Alright friends," Kelvin says, his boyish enthusiasm beginning to bubble back up to the surface. "Let's finish off this floor and head upstairs"
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Zakon will head towards the two doors on the left and motion to Viaya to the two doors on the right. "Quietly, now, yeah?" he whispers to his companions. He will move slowly, alert for traps or hazards.
Investigation: 17
EDIT: Adding Guidance - 1
[Zakon also has guidance 1d4 should he wish to use it]
Viaya is taken aback by Kelvin's unexpected speech, surprised but not badly so. The she elf nodding along with Zakon's reply. "You being here is proof enough of what you say." She shrugged. "We're in this together the four of us are." They'd been through enough together by now for that to me more than true in her mind. How long their bond lasts is yet to be seen but Viaya is willing to hang her trust on those here long enough to get through this temple at least. They move on quickly after that, the elf taking the right side of the hall as Zakon takes the left, Kelvin behind them as Theo takes the rear. The light touch of the orc's magic in the air familiar to her by now. Reaching the two right hand doors, the elf carefully checks each to see if either is locked.
Investigation: 15
Viaya Morbrew - Imela: The Adventure Begins - High Elf/Rogue (Level 1)
Entropy Klyv - Hunted ! - Half Orc/College of Lore Bard (Level 6)
Xieva Talwinder - Crosswinds - Firbolg/School of Enchantment Wizard (Level 5)