Zakon looks at Viaya, then Kymel, then to the floor above them. "Perhaps the lass is right. Who knows what else may have moved in while you were sleeping? Making this place safe again would probably be for the best, lest some other poor soul wander in here. Theo?" Zakon looks at Theo to see what he thinks.
"You are both right, we may not understand everything that happened here but we must make sure the corruption is stopped. We should head up to the third floor and the main altar."
"Of course. I honestly hope that whatever has done this heinous act has left this temple, but I would like to know for sure myself," Kymel says, following them.
I'm in class right now and don't have the binder with me, but I believe that Kymel is a lvl 5 Life Domain Cleric that will be able to aid you at this point. I'll need to check for sure what kinds of spells he will have available to help you.
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"Yes, if we've finished looking on this floor we should proceed upstairs and the altar." He hefts his war hammer to emphasize that he is a bit worried about what they might find up there.
"Upstairs we go then." Viaya nods, starting down the hall before glancing over her shoulder at Kymel. "Any surprises waiting for us on the stairs or the landing above we should know about?" The she elf asks.
((Also, have we not cleared all the rooms on this floor yet?))
Kymel leads you to the stairway, warning you to be mindful of the fifth step. It's a spike trap embedded in the staircase as a last resort in all their preparations. Even without the trap, it is clear that something is wrong. The stairs lead up into the darkness, covered with a trail of long-dried blood. Someone must have set off the trap years ago, but there's not even a trace of a skeleton to be found. Odd...
From the top of the stairs, the room stretches left and right to two identical wings. Long wooden benches rest against the walls. In the center of each wing stands a pillar, carved in the form of Corellon. A pile of empty vials, some smashed, is in the eastern corner of the right wing.
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Theo starts to walk toward the right wing. Wary of anything that might be waiting for them. He wonders what could have happened to all the vials. "Perhaps these are antidotes for the sleeping spell?"
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Viayais more than happy to avoid the spike trap on the stairs but is more than a little concerned by the trail of blood leading upwards from it. Her hand resting lightly on her rapier as they move up to the next landing. It opens into two identical wings that seem empty at first glance. The only evidence of anyone having been up here in the past 116 years a small pile of empty and shattered vials in the far corner of the right hand wing. Stepping forward as Theospeaks, Viayatilts her head. "Maybe. One way to find out I suppose." She walks over to the pile, examining the vials for signs of familiar residue or a lingering scent of herbs she might be able to recognize.
Investigation: 14
If a medicine check is more in line for this sort of thing, it'll only be a 15 total instead of 18
While Theo and Viaya investigate, Zakon keeps a wary eye on Kymel, watching to see how the man reacts as they proceed. He's not sure he trusts the man, though he seems sincere enough.
Looking at the vials, it appears to be the same color as the sleeping potion that was doused on the needle by the front door to the temple. Kymel confirms your suspicions. "It's the remains of the sleeping draught. We had a small ceremony in the altar room just beyond those doors, and then administered the drug here. It takes a few hours for the drug to settle in, giving us time to return to our quarters. What happened after that is as much a mystery to me as it is to you. These vials will do no harm now. The potion is long since dried in those old vials."
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"Makes sense." Viaya nods, nudging one of the empty vials with her foot as she scanned the rest of the room. "What doesn't make sense however, is a blood trail with no body at the end of it." Walking forward a bit more, the elf circles the pillar at the center of the room. Eyeing the carvings before looking back in Kymel's direction. "Anyone see a corpse around here anywhere?"
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Zakon, still keeping one eye on Kymel, takes a look around the area. The trail of blood is odd, stopping abruptly as it does. "I just hope we don't run into more zombies," he says as he looks.
"Maybe we dealt with the corpses earlier..are we missing the leader of this escapade: Father Elajor." Theo turns to see if Kymel has any reaction or knows what might have transpired.
"None...none of the bodies looked like Father Elajor," Kymel says nervously, still reeling from the knowledge of his dead friends. "However, if the stair trap was triggered by someone, there should have been a body. But, with the possibility that someone is reviving them for nefarious purposes...I'm not so sure what to expect anymore."
Nothing else is really remarkable about this room other than the empty vials.
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Zakon raises an eyebrow at Kymel. "Are there any traps or tricks on the door before we try and open it? Mayhaps I'll just check anyway, since it seems things have been disturbed since you were last aware," he says. He moves towards the doors to the altar, looking for any traps that might hamper them as they try to open the doors.
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Following a few feet behind Zakonas he goes to check the doors to the altar room Kymelpoints out to them, Viayasearches the floor for any more traces of blood like what they saw on the staircase. Wondering if the missing corpse might've been dragged or carried in there.
Investigation: 22
That'll be 19 if perception would make more sense.
Zakon looks at Viaya, then Kymel, then to the floor above them. "Perhaps the lass is right. Who knows what else may have moved in while you were sleeping? Making this place safe again would probably be for the best, lest some other poor soul wander in here. Theo?" Zakon looks at Theo to see what he thinks.
Theo
"You are both right, we may not understand everything that happened here but we must make sure the corruption is stopped. We should head up to the third floor and the main altar."
Zakon looks at Kymel. "Lead the way," he says, gesturing with his hand for Kymel to lead them.
"Of course. I honestly hope that whatever has done this heinous act has left this temple, but I would like to know for sure myself," Kymel says, following them.
I'm in class right now and don't have the binder with me, but I believe that Kymel is a lvl 5 Life Domain Cleric that will be able to aid you at this point. I'll need to check for sure what kinds of spells he will have available to help you.
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
"Yes, if we've finished looking on this floor we should proceed upstairs and the altar." He hefts his war hammer to emphasize that he is a bit worried about what they might find up there.
"Upstairs we go then." Viaya nods, starting down the hall before glancing over her shoulder at Kymel. "Any surprises waiting for us on the stairs or the landing above we should know about?" The she elf asks.
((Also, have we not cleared all the rooms on this floor yet?))
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)
Kymel leads you to the stairway, warning you to be mindful of the fifth step. It's a spike trap embedded in the staircase as a last resort in all their preparations. Even without the trap, it is clear that something is wrong. The stairs lead up into the darkness, covered with a trail of long-dried blood. Someone must have set off the trap years ago, but there's not even a trace of a skeleton to be found. Odd...
From the top of the stairs, the room stretches left and right to two identical wings. Long wooden benches rest against the walls. In the center of each wing stands a pillar, carved in the form of Corellon. A pile of empty vials, some smashed, is in the eastern corner of the right wing.
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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 starts to walk toward the right wing. Wary of anything that might be waiting for them. He wonders what could have happened to all the vials. "Perhaps these are antidotes for the sleeping spell?"
Perception: 5
Viaya is more than happy to avoid the spike trap on the stairs but is more than a little concerned by the trail of blood leading upwards from it. Her hand resting lightly on her rapier as they move up to the next landing. It opens into two identical wings that seem empty at first glance. The only evidence of anyone having been up here in the past 116 years a small pile of empty and shattered vials in the far corner of the right hand wing. Stepping forward as Theo speaks, Viaya tilts her head. "Maybe. One way to find out I suppose." She walks over to the pile, examining the vials for signs of familiar residue or a lingering scent of herbs she might be able to recognize.
Investigation: 14
If a medicine check is more in line for this sort of thing, it'll only be a 15 total instead of 18
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)
While Theo and Viaya investigate, Zakon keeps a wary eye on Kymel, watching to see how the man reacts as they proceed. He's not sure he trusts the man, though he seems sincere enough.
Looking at the vials, it appears to be the same color as the sleeping potion that was doused on the needle by the front door to the temple. Kymel confirms your suspicions. "It's the remains of the sleeping draught. We had a small ceremony in the altar room just beyond those doors, and then administered the drug here. It takes a few hours for the drug to settle in, giving us time to return to our quarters. What happened after that is as much a mystery to me as it is to you. These vials will do no harm now. The potion is long since dried in those old vials."
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Lvl 5 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Hunted
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"Makes sense." Viaya nods, nudging one of the empty vials with her foot as she scanned the rest of the room. "What doesn't make sense however, is a blood trail with no body at the end of it." Walking forward a bit more, the elf circles the pillar at the center of the room. Eyeing the carvings before looking back in Kymel's direction. "Anyone see a corpse around here anywhere?"
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, still keeping one eye on Kymel, takes a look around the area. The trail of blood is odd, stopping abruptly as it does. "I just hope we don't run into more zombies," he says as he looks.
Investigation: 11
Theo
"Maybe we dealt with the corpses earlier..are we missing the leader of this escapade: Father Elajor." Theo turns to see if Kymel has any reaction or knows what might have transpired.
"None...none of the bodies looked like Father Elajor," Kymel says nervously, still reeling from the knowledge of his dead friends. "However, if the stair trap was triggered by someone, there should have been a body. But, with the possibility that someone is reviving them for nefarious purposes...I'm not so sure what to expect anymore."
Nothing else is really remarkable about this room other than the empty vials.
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Lvl 5 - Dathyra Galanodel - High Elf Cleric of the Life Domain - Hunted
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Zakon looks at Kymel. "Which way now?" he asks.
"The only other room is the altar, through the doors there. The key you have there goes to that."
I will try and have a full map for you all tomorrow.
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DM - Imela: The Adventure Begins
Zakon raises an eyebrow at Kymel. "Are there any traps or tricks on the door before we try and open it? Mayhaps I'll just check anyway, since it seems things have been disturbed since you were last aware," he says. He moves towards the doors to the altar, looking for any traps that might hamper them as they try to open the doors.
Investigation: 22
Theo offers Zakon guidance in his efforts.
Following a few feet behind Zakon as he goes to check the doors to the altar room Kymel points out to them, Viaya searches the floor for any more traces of blood like what they saw on the staircase. Wondering if the missing corpse might've been dragged or carried in there.
Investigation: 22
That'll be 19 if perception would make more sense.
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)