Aurel turns his attention toward Randall, "With or without wings? It might help to narrow down whether if it can fly of it's own volition or relies on magic to do so."

After helping himself to a pastry and a drink which gives him some more time to ponder as is evidenced by the look of scrutiny on his face, "Either way, flying bones suggests some sort of undead most likely."

"Do you think this... 'flying bones' thing was attracted to the recently rediscovered temple? Or mayhap it was residing inside the temple and was freed before we arrived and set a guard?"

"I do not think it flew off with, Rulf, from what the wren said, it snuck up behind, then they, both disappeared. Nor did the wren, say anything, about wings."   

Tempe volunteers 

Pepin looks around "We really should find Rulf, but I am afraid we might have to go into the temple without him to find him"

"An organized search is underway for Rulf but you may be right, the only place we haven't searched because of the danger is the temple. Maybe these... 'flying bones' has a lair within the temple and has taken Rulf there?"

"That's what I was thinking indeed, which would be unfortunate as we will have to go in without a guide. Do you know if Rulf made any drawings, a map or anything of what he found inside?"

"This temple was lost to history and recently discovered so Rulf was mainly going to be a guide in the sense that he would act as a bridge to ancient elven culture."

After a brief pause Aural smiles.

"Having Valanthe assigned to aide you will probably work out better in that respect as she is quite knowledgeable in many areas of ancient elven culture."

Tempe turns to Valanthe "What do you know, of the temple?"

"Ah like, that. Thank you for the information."

"I have studied ancient architectural designs for temples, so while I may not know the exact layout of this temple I can make educated guesses once inside and able to observe the general layout."

Valanthe takes a small sip of her wine.

"As for what I know about the temple... it would be easier to answer specific questions if I can."

"Do you know what the original purpose of this temple was?"" 

Randall:

Watching and listening, Randall completes his rest and prepares his spells.  The more they know about the temple before going in, the better, but he is much more of a listener than a talker.  Still, he observes the scholar as well as watching the others in the tent, looking especially for any information they might withhold or potential challenges they might not think to mention...

Passive Perception ( 20 )

Passive Insight ( 25 )

"All temples are built to honor the gods and serve as a place of worship. Elven temples are no different. In ancient times temples played a more integral part in elven societies serving other purposes as was needed or required. Without examining the inside and exploring more it would be pure speculation to attempt to ascertain just what other purpose this temple would of served."

Tempe nods, "Valanthe, Where did Rulf, stay? Maybe, we can gather some notes, or find a journal." 

"I can show you to his tent but it was one of the first places we looked for him when we first noticed he was missing. Most Rangers travel light and Rulf was no exception as he only had a bedroll in his tent."

Pepin thanks Valanthe for willing to talk and to go with them, having no further questions at the moment.

Valanthe shows you where Rulf's tent is located.

"This is where he would take Reverie. He didn't spend much time here during the day as he preferred to be outside."

If its after the hour rest, Tempe ritual casts detect magic, then searches, the tent 

It contains nothing more than the aforementioned bedroll. There are no spells or enchantments on either the tent or bedroll and if Rulf had any magic items he must of took them with him as there are none of those present either.

"I guess the only thing we can do now is go into the temple and hope we find Rulf in time."

Valanthe leads you all to the mouth of the temple. On the right side of the entrance is a bas relief of the elven god Labelas Enoreth, god of time and philosophy. The left side has a bas relief that depicts an elven god holding a sword, but decay over many years has removed the depiction from the shoulders up and an accurate identification hasn't been determined.

"Give me just a moment." Valanthe takes out a small collection of scrolls and reads them one after the other, one... two... three... "A few protections and dweomers, you can all now breath underwater. It never hurts to be prepared."