The rage fades from Royan's mind as the troll falls, but his frustration with his companions for insisting on opening the sarcophagus in the first place remains. "Those are some beautiful weapons but I don't know if I need any of them. This seems to be doing just fine."Royan hefts his longsword. "Besides, I am still not certain we needed to open this sarcophagus and disturb his peace. That troll was not part of my mission and still gets me no closer to what I am trying to achieve here. I mean, that glow could just as easily be indicating a curse. Disturbing the dead is never a good idea." Royan moves away to look at where the blood disappears into the marble tiles.
Erky vigorously nodded to the suggestion of returning the body back and answered with the sigh to Royan - in his books, grave-robbery was among the sins. But what's done is done. He would help to put troll's body back and help with identification of anything needed to be identified.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"To help ease your minds, I don't think that dragon priest was at peace since they locked him in and he's still alive after all this time so we've put him to rest after centuries. Also I don't think this place was a place of good doers by that act alone. Think of it as less tomb raiding, more recovery of most likely stolen items that will assist us in the acts of good and kindess," Kastix stated as he eyes the items.
OOC: if those items are what I think they are based on images, damn....
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
Ireniana glanced at the coffin, her eyes going to the sword and motioning toward it. "If no one has any objections, I would at least like to take the sword to use."
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I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Ireniana claims the draconic short-sword, with the promise from Rhayna to provide more information later after consultation with Selune. While the other items are being quickly inspected, and the heavy troll body prepared for re-interment, Royan realises that the blood is draining into the gap surrounding a well-concealed trapdoor. Opening the cover, he sees a slender tunnel (about 3'x3') that drops not far below ground level and then travels south. It is dark inside, and a bit too small for Royan to navigate.
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Kastix recovers from his minor panic attack, walk up Kaylan and will hand Kaylyn a flask of oil before checking out the tunnel Royan uncovered, "Hey Erky, up for a small, no pun intended, trip?" He looked over his shoulder at Erky.
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
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Not that Erky was convinced by supposedly stolen nature of the goods as an excuse for disturbing the dead, but did not plan to make any fuss about it. "Incineration does sound like a good idea," agreed little cleric with Kaylyn, "if we can manage so much fire power". He was already above the hole looking at it with a lot of doubts (after spending months in a small cage people rarely develop affection towards narrow enclosed spaces). But big glass canon was right - it anyone can fit in there, it was Erky (now the Weasel would come very handy!). Cleric gave last order to the Black Bear - "Guard the room" - and carefully descended into the tunnel, trying his best to be quiet and careful.
"Just need a peek into tunnel to appraise if more investigating is worth our time or if it's time to head back to the kobolds," Kastix explained as Erky goes in.
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
As Kaylyn is left next to the body holding the flask of oil, and Rhayna begins to identify the items with Ireniana looking on, Royan and Kastix watch as Erky slips into the tunnel. It is no trouble for him, and he can walk through the tunnel with a slight stoop. At the end of the 20' passage he finds a small chest. Checking quickly for traps or locks, he opens the chest and finds a dusty journal written in Draconic, a short unadorned rod, and a jade dragon figurines, which he brings back to show the group. After dealing with the body, the party returns to a place of safety to rest and complete their investigations of the items found.
The book from the tunnel appears to be a journal kept by the dragonpriest, and the contents are summarised here:
The Dragonpriest, Agnon Sa'Tok, came into possession of a blasphemous scroll left behind by a troll mercenary during the Dragon Cult's reign in the Citadel. The scroll, written in Undercommon, briefly described the Pantheons of the Giants, but focused mostly upon practices and rites to worship Vaprak the Destroyer. At first, Agnon found the work amusing at most, but he could not keep it out of his mind. As he began to study it, he discovered a hidden cypher that allowed him to unlock deeper secrets about the giant deity. Eventually, he became completely obsessed with the scroll and even began communicating with Vaprak, who offered him a pact and a magic rod, giving Agnon fiendish power in exchange for Vaprak's patronage.
Agnon, at this point had completely turned his back on the worship of Tiamat and failed to notice the whispers of his fellow Dragonpriests that had been circulating through the Citadel. One of his bitter rivals, finally brought to his odd behavior to their Superior's attention, in a bid to replace him. At the time of last writing, Agnon had just finished Vaprak's final task to gain the god's Patronage, which transformed him into a troll.
After some discussion and conjecture, based on what they know of the cult so far, Rhayna and Erky both agree that the Dragon Cult must have acted against Agnon, subduing him and encasing him, still alive, in the sarcophagus. Agnon's personal items must have been secretly placed in the chest in the tunnel because although considered heretic and too dangerous to keep in public view, they were also too valuable to destroy. The original scroll is folded and tucked inside the journal. The magic rod is also identified. The jade statuette is similar to the ones currently in Kaylyn's possession, but like the others, is in a slightly different pose.
Kastix will grab the amulet and hold it up to look at it in better light, "We should make our way back to the kobold encampment before we venture deeper in," Kastix looked at the troll body, taking back the flask of oil. He'll dump the oil all over troll's bod parts and ignite with Prestidigitation.
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
Rhayna will take the Inflict Wounds and Guiding Bolt scrolls.
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Erky took the scrolls (no need to throw away useful things), and, if nobody claimed it - the journal (with or without original scroll). It seems his involuntarily detour could work for the Temple benefits, and new fascinating knowledge added to the Library.
Kaylyn is about to douse the body of the troll when Kastix takes back the flask of oil. She a flash of annoyance crossing her face but it quickly disappears with the finding and identification of the new items. She takes the rod and inspects it, excited to learn its uses.
"I would also like the jade figurine if it isn't too much trouble. A match to the other I have already collected."
Seeing no other way out of the room, Royan starts to head back over the pit to the room with the statues. "Well as far as I can tell, there is no way here to get down to the lower levels, so I guess we head back to where we were ambushed. Remember back at that first fountain there was a door with a strange gap above it? We never actually checked that door. Otherwise, we need to head back into the ambush area."Without actually waiting for the others, Royan crosses back to the other room and waits by the secret door on the other side of the room.
"That door was one we couldn't open at all. It was cold but no way to open. No keyhole I think" Kastix started as he chases after Royan, "I think we should take the kobold guarded door and go left instead this time,"
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
(OOC: You'll need to pass back through the kobold area (at least the old cage area) on the way to the fountain room, so if anyone has anything to do there, let me know - or if you vote to go elsewhere. Also if anyone wants or needs a rest. It will be necessary for those items that need attunement.)
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
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The rage fades from Royan's mind as the troll falls, but his frustration with his companions for insisting on opening the sarcophagus in the first place remains. "Those are some beautiful weapons but I don't know if I need any of them. This seems to be doing just fine." Royan hefts his longsword. "Besides, I am still not certain we needed to open this sarcophagus and disturb his peace. That troll was not part of my mission and still gets me no closer to what I am trying to achieve here. I mean, that glow could just as easily be indicating a curse. Disturbing the dead is never a good idea." Royan moves away to look at where the blood disappears into the marble tiles.
Perception: 18
Erky vigorously nodded to the suggestion of returning the body back and answered with the sigh to Royan - in his books, grave-robbery was among the sins. But what's done is done. He would help to put troll's body back and help with identification of anything needed to be identified.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Rhayna will ritual cast Identify the items as time permits.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"To help ease your minds, I don't think that dragon priest was at peace since they locked him in and he's still alive after all this time so we've put him to rest after centuries. Also I don't think this place was a place of good doers by that act alone. Think of it as less tomb raiding, more recovery of most likely stolen items that will assist us in the acts of good and kindess," Kastix stated as he eyes the items.
OOC: if those items are what I think they are based on images, damn....
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneIreniana glanced at the coffin, her eyes going to the sword and motioning toward it. "If no one has any objections, I would at least like to take the sword to use."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Ireniana claims the draconic short-sword, with the promise from Rhayna to provide more information later after consultation with Selune. While the other items are being quickly inspected, and the heavy troll body prepared for re-interment, Royan realises that the blood is draining into the gap surrounding a well-concealed trapdoor. Opening the cover, he sees a slender tunnel (about 3'x3') that drops not far below ground level and then travels south. It is dark inside, and a bit too small for Royan to navigate.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Kaylyn looks at the gathered items but waits for the identification to see if she is interested in any of the items.
"I would feel better if the body of the troll is burned again. I do not wish to see it rise again as they have been known to regenerate."
Kastix recovers from his minor panic attack, walk up Kaylan and will hand Kaylyn a flask of oil before checking out the tunnel Royan uncovered, "Hey Erky, up for a small, no pun intended, trip?" He looked over his shoulder at Erky.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneRhayna looks at Kastix with a puzzled expression. She shakes off the slight embarrassment of not understanding the joke, and starts to ID the items.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Not that Erky was convinced by supposedly stolen nature of the goods as an excuse for disturbing the dead, but did not plan to make any fuss about it. "Incineration does sound like a good idea," agreed little cleric with Kaylyn, "if we can manage so much fire power". He was already above the hole looking at it with a lot of doubts (after spending months in a small cage people rarely develop affection towards narrow enclosed spaces). But big glass canon was right - it anyone can fit in there, it was Erky (now the Weasel would come very handy!). Cleric gave last order to the Black Bear - "Guard the room" - and carefully descended into the tunnel, trying his best to be quiet and careful.
Perception 9
Stealth 3
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
"Just need a peek into tunnel to appraise if more investigating is worth our time or if it's time to head back to the kobolds," Kastix explained as Erky goes in.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneAs Kaylyn is left next to the body holding the flask of oil, and Rhayna begins to identify the items with Ireniana looking on, Royan and Kastix watch as Erky slips into the tunnel. It is no trouble for him, and he can walk through the tunnel with a slight stoop. At the end of the 20' passage he finds a small chest. Checking quickly for traps or locks, he opens the chest and finds a dusty journal written in Draconic, a short unadorned rod, and a jade dragon figurines, which he brings back to show the group. After dealing with the body, the party returns to a place of safety to rest and complete their investigations of the items found.
The items from the coffin include the magic shortsword, the dagger, and the amulet. The four scrolls are inscribed with holy spells for command, cure wounds (2nd level), inflict wounds (2nd level), and guiding bolt (2nd level).
The book from the tunnel appears to be a journal kept by the dragonpriest, and the contents are summarised here:
The Dragonpriest, Agnon Sa'Tok, came into possession of a blasphemous scroll left behind by a troll mercenary during the Dragon Cult's reign in the Citadel. The scroll, written in Undercommon, briefly described the Pantheons of the Giants, but focused mostly upon practices and rites to worship Vaprak the Destroyer. At first, Agnon found the work amusing at most, but he could not keep it out of his mind. As he began to study it, he discovered a hidden cypher that allowed him to unlock deeper secrets about the giant deity. Eventually, he became completely obsessed with the scroll and even began communicating with Vaprak, who offered him a pact and a magic rod, giving Agnon fiendish power in exchange for Vaprak's patronage.
Agnon, at this point had completely turned his back on the worship of Tiamat and failed to notice the whispers of his fellow Dragonpriests that had been circulating through the Citadel. One of his bitter rivals, finally brought to his odd behavior to their Superior's attention, in a bid to replace him. At the time of last writing, Agnon had just finished Vaprak's final task to gain the god's Patronage, which transformed him into a troll.
After some discussion and conjecture, based on what they know of the cult so far, Rhayna and Erky both agree that the Dragon Cult must have acted against Agnon, subduing him and encasing him, still alive, in the sarcophagus. Agnon's personal items must have been secretly placed in the chest in the tunnel because although considered heretic and too dangerous to keep in public view, they were also too valuable to destroy. The original scroll is folded and tucked inside the journal. The magic rod is also identified. The jade statuette is similar to the ones currently in Kaylyn's possession, but like the others, is in a slightly different pose.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Ireniana smiled and gives the new sword a few swings before turning back to the troll. "I will stay to make sure our friend does not wake up."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Kastix will grab the amulet and hold it up to look at it in better light, "We should make our way back to the kobold encampment before we venture deeper in," Kastix looked at the troll body, taking back the flask of oil. He'll dump the oil all over troll's bod parts and ignite with Prestidigitation.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneRhayna will take the Inflict Wounds and Guiding Bolt scrolls.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Erky took the scrolls (no need to throw away useful things), and, if nobody claimed it - the journal (with or without original scroll). It seems his involuntarily detour could work for the Temple benefits, and new fascinating knowledge added to the Library.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Kaylyn is about to douse the body of the troll when Kastix takes back the flask of oil. She a flash of annoyance crossing her face but it quickly disappears with the finding and identification of the new items. She takes the rod and inspects it, excited to learn its uses.
"I would also like the jade figurine if it isn't too much trouble. A match to the other I have already collected."
Seeing no other way out of the room, Royan starts to head back over the pit to the room with the statues. "Well as far as I can tell, there is no way here to get down to the lower levels, so I guess we head back to where we were ambushed. Remember back at that first fountain there was a door with a strange gap above it? We never actually checked that door. Otherwise, we need to head back into the ambush area." Without actually waiting for the others, Royan crosses back to the other room and waits by the secret door on the other side of the room.
"That door was one we couldn't open at all. It was cold but no way to open. No keyhole I think" Kastix started as he chases after Royan, "I think we should take the kobold guarded door and go left instead this time,"
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDone(OOC: You'll need to pass back through the kobold area (at least the old cage area) on the way to the fountain room, so if anyone has anything to do there, let me know - or if you vote to go elsewhere. Also if anyone wants or needs a rest. It will be necessary for those items that need attunement.)
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?