Astrid: You have heard of this Goddess before! You remember a holy gesture among adherents of the fallen goddess Mystril, involving turning the head downward and raising the hands as if holding a lamp.
As long as everyone follows suit, all the door in the chamber open, allowing you all to progress without incident. All you need to do is pick the next room.
A throne on a massive dais resembles a floating cloud concealing a golden sun. Seated on the throne is a twelve-foot-tall, regal and well-muscled humanoid male with a flowing white beard and purple toga. He appears to be made of clay. At the foot of the throne is a pile of treasure. When you slowly approach the man, it speaks in a soothing, magnificent voice, saying,
“Ye who seek Diderius’s insight must first furnish tribute, that Diderius might work his mighty magic. Lay such tribute at my feet or depart.”
Bell continues to play the game of follow the leader and joins in on placing a gold piece in the pile.
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Two long tables of plain stone stand at the south end of this dining hall, while a long marble table stands to the north. The door up the stairs leading to area 8 has “? DANGER” written in chalk on it. The door down the southern stairs is spiked shut, and has “DANGER” scrawled on it in chalk.
Five bearded devils are sitting at the table. Camilla startles.
"Bearded devils!"she says in common, one of her eyebrows going up. Without missing a beat, she stepped forward and asked them a question in Infernal.
One of them responds in Infernal. It was an inquisitive question, one of unfamiliarity. Camilla puffed up her chest, and replied something proudly. The bearded devils looked at her, at each other, then over to the rest of you all. The devil spoke again. Camilla replied cooly, gesturing towards the doors, and the room. After a few more going back and forth questions and talking, Camilla turned to her friends.
"Do me a favor. Give me about 100 gold."she asked Messa. "I'll pay you back."
Camilla tossed the gold pouch on to the table. The devils looked at it, and continued their conversation. Sometimes Camilla listened, sometimes she asked questions, but when they were done, she said farewell.
She turned to her friends.
"These devils were ordered to remain here. They admitted that their master is Varram. Varram has been gone for some time, exploring the tomb, but they have no idea what happened to him. He has not returned in a long time. They have fought and killed undead in that room, and don't recommend we enter."Camilla points to AREA 11. "..and that the dwarf lost something important to the cult and needs the "divination pool" to get it back. Sounds like he lost the White Dragon Mask. Finally, the devils are ultimately working for the cult on the orders of Zariel, who wants Tiamat out of the Nine Hells. That i already knew. Hah."
She makes a face to herself, surprised. "I can't believe pulling rank like that would get me that info. I owe you 100g."she tells Messa.
"Yes, that way.."Camilla points to AREA 12, then lowers her arm and her face scrunches up in confusion and amusement. "Did you just ask me out while we're in a tomb..? I think that's what just happened."
Camilla stared at Messa for a few quiet moments, not sure if this was a joke, or if she was serious. Her mouth twisted into somewhat of a disbelieving smile.
"Hold on. You want to go on a date with me."she asked again, making sure. "I'm a half breed from Avernus, i'm a wanted woman, and i'm probably nothing but trouble if you spend any recreational time with me because Zariel knows i'm a defector." she thought to herself for a moment. "Probably a bad kisser, too."
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Ka'ralya stares at Camilla for a moment, then gives her granddaughter a "seriously?" look.
Li'riya crosses her arms and does her best to look unrepentant, although her hands are trembling slightly.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
DC15 Religion check: 9
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
Astrid: You have heard of this Goddess before! You remember a holy gesture among adherents of the fallen goddess Mystril, involving turning the head downward and raising the hands as if holding a lamp.
Messalina makes the recommended pose and suggests that everyone follow suit.
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Li'riya and Ka'ralya both do.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
As long as everyone follows suit, all the door in the chamber open, allowing you all to progress without incident. All you need to do is pick the next room.
AREA 8 - THE THRONE ROOM
A throne on a massive dais resembles a floating cloud concealing a golden sun. Seated on the throne is a twelve-foot-tall, regal and well-muscled humanoid male with a flowing white beard and purple toga. He appears to be made of clay. At the foot of the throne is a pile of treasure. When you slowly approach the man, it speaks in a soothing, magnificent voice, saying,
“Ye who seek Diderius’s insight must first furnish tribute, that Diderius might work his mighty magic. Lay such tribute at my feet or depart.”
Astrid reaches deep into her pocket, pulls out a single gold piece, and begrudgingly places it onto the pile.
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
Messalina takes out a gold necklace and sets it on the pile.
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Li'riya also places a gold piece on the pile.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Bell continues to play the game of follow the leader and joins in on placing a gold piece in the pile.
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Excellent. AREAS 9 and 10 are now available to explore.
Edward has been following along and talking to Fred, who has taken to climbing onto the minotaur in order to get around more quickly.
AREA 10 - DINING WITH DEVILS
Two long tables of plain stone stand at the south end of this dining hall, while a long marble table stands to the north. The door up the stairs leading to area 8 has “? DANGER” written in chalk on it. The door down the southern stairs is spiked shut, and has “DANGER” scrawled on it in chalk.
Five bearded devils are sitting at the table. Camilla startles.
"Bearded devils!" she says in common, one of her eyebrows going up. Without missing a beat, she stepped forward and asked them a question in Infernal.
One of them responds in Infernal. It was an inquisitive question, one of unfamiliarity. Camilla puffed up her chest, and replied something proudly. The bearded devils looked at her, at each other, then over to the rest of you all. The devil spoke again. Camilla replied cooly, gesturing towards the doors, and the room. After a few more going back and forth questions and talking, Camilla turned to her friends.
"Do me a favor. Give me about 100 gold." she asked Messa. "I'll pay you back."
Messalina puts some gold in a sack and hands it to Camilla. "Because I trust you."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Camilla tossed the gold pouch on to the table. The devils looked at it, and continued their conversation. Sometimes Camilla listened, sometimes she asked questions, but when they were done, she said farewell.
She turned to her friends.
"These devils were ordered to remain here. They admitted that their master is Varram. Varram has been gone for some time, exploring the tomb, but they have no idea what happened to him. He has not returned in a long time. They have fought and killed undead in that room, and don't recommend we enter." Camilla points to AREA 11. "..and that the dwarf lost something important to the cult and needs the "divination pool" to get it back. Sounds like he lost the White Dragon Mask. Finally, the devils are ultimately working for the cult on the orders of Zariel, who wants Tiamat out of the Nine Hells. That i already knew. Hah."
She makes a face to herself, surprised. "I can't believe pulling rank like that would get me that info. I owe you 100g." she tells Messa.
"I'll settle for a date." She said cheerfully. "Did they mention which way Varram went?"
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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"Yes, that way.." Camilla points to AREA 12, then lowers her arm and her face scrunches up in confusion and amusement. "Did you just ask me out while we're in a tomb..? I think that's what just happened."
"I did indeed. Do you accept?"
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Camilla stared at Messa for a few quiet moments, not sure if this was a joke, or if she was serious. Her mouth twisted into somewhat of a disbelieving smile.
"Hold on. You want to go on a date with me." she asked again, making sure. "I'm a half breed from Avernus, i'm a wanted woman, and i'm probably nothing but trouble if you spend any recreational time with me because Zariel knows i'm a defector." she thought to herself for a moment. "Probably a bad kisser, too."