Khessa sees her beloved dwarf casting a spell and lets him do it. She imagines that it is a layer of ice that blocks the door... since the windows have been sealed shut with ice; but she awaits the response of Eric's magic.
"This tower was probably sealed with ice..." Khessa concludes from Eric's investigations "I don't know what to think either... It might make sense that they made the flight control tower more difficult to access, as a defense measure, if there is no need to access it often. Or it could be the lair of a white dragon that lives in the fortress and has protected the lair this way from intruders. Or it could be the tower of the undead faction, sealed because, as we saw, Morgia and the vampires can dissolve into mist - so maybe they can enter through the cracks in the wall or from the balcony".
"Speaking of the balcony..." the blonde arcane warrior muses aloud "I wonder if my brother can take a look inside from there?" and immediately summons Anator from his pocket dimension, asking him to fly to the balcony... to scout inside the tower, if it is possible to enter, or at least to peek from outside.
Zale sets her jaw in thought. “A white dragon eh? Ye think so? Hrrrrm” The thought is rather disappointing to her as she knows if a white dragon has claimed this lair, the blue bastard will be residing elsewhere.
“Hmmph let us be knowin what ye brother be seein before jumpin to conclusions eh?”
"I know you're pretty resourceful, my love," Khessa smiles softly at her beloved dwarf "but let my brother take a look first... If this is a vampire or dragon's lair, it may be futile - or even counterproductive - to venture in. If, on the contrary, Anator sees something of interest... we'll figure out how to get in".
"This tower was probably sealed with ice..." Khessa concludes from Eric's investigations "I don't know what to think either... It might make sense that they made the flight control tower more difficult to access, as a defense measure, if there is no need to access it often. Or it could be the lair of a white dragon that lives in the fortress and has protected the lair this way from intruders. Or it could be the tower of the undead faction, sealed because, as we saw, Morgia and the vampires can dissolve into mist - so maybe they can enter through the cracks in the wall or from the balcony".
"Speaking of the balcony..." the blonde arcane warrior muses aloud "I wonder if my brother can take a look inside from there?" and immediately summons Anator from his pocket dimension, asking him to fly to the balcony... to scout inside the tower, if it is possible to enter, or at least to peek from outside.
The balcony doesn't look very sturdy to Anator. But there's a door, it doesn't seem to have a lock. On his way up Anator saw lots of cracked and crumbled ice providing abundant handholds, allowing the tower’s walls to be climbed.
Khessa explains to her friends what Anator has discovered and reflects with them: "This tower seems very mysterious and intriguing... and we could probably get in. Either from the door here in front of us, trying Eric's magic. Or from the door on the balcony, after a quick climb, since it doesn't have a lock".
"But... what do you think?" the magically disguised blonde arcane warrior is undecided "If this is the steering tower that Sandesyl spoke of, there must be a different access from which the Cultists can enter... They certainly won't break down this door or climb the walls to reach the other door above every time the pilot has to fly the Castle!"
"Should we look for a different access, then?" the tall adventuress asks "Maybe that large cave mouth that is almost exactly under the tower? Or shall we proceed towards a different tower, considering that sooner or later we will meet someone capable of giving us directions?"
[[ OOC: These are the options Khessa is talking about...
"I also am doubtful but I assume this could be the engine tower, it is the central one after all, it seems reasonable that the castle is maneuvered from its heart" replies Eric " I would not climb up anyway when there is a more comfortable route" he nods "furthermore, we should act as normal cultists, and climbing a tower is the kind of thing that may get an unwanted attention. So I would get through the cave mouth down here"
"You're right, Eric" Khessa smiles at her beloved dwarf. "As usual, your wisdom has opened my eyes. Since we've done our best to look like important Cultists, let's try what the Cultists' way should be... Let's try the cave mouth".
The blonde arcane warrior returns Anator to the safety of his pocket dimension and, unless anyone else objects, leads the group confidently toward the passage below, proud and with her head held high, wearing purple, flanked by her standard-bearer.
The walls of blue ice are partly transparent, revealing various things embedded in the ice all around, including coins, helmets, livestock, a handful of Kobolds, and an Ogre or two. Frost coats the tunnel floors and crunches underfoot.
All tunnels seem to lead to a central core—a glittering cavern of ice with jagged walls and icicles the size of stalactites. This grand vault is split into two levels: an egg-shaped upper level with a sheer ledge overlooking a sunken level 30 feet below, where a massive pile of treasure rests beneath an icy glaze. Clinging to the ceiling above the hoard, wings tucked in tight along its sides with claws gripping the ice, is a huge White Dragon.
'OK, so one of my guesses was correct...' Khessa thinks 'It's the lair of a White Dragon - much to Calvin's delight, as he finally meets it. And evidently the Cult uses this Dragon as a guardian of the stolen Hoard. So this looks more like the treasure tower than the steering tower... unless the two places are one and the same'.
At first glance, are there any other exits from the tower? Or some unfamiliar object or device (and therefore perhaps used to pilot the flight of the Castle)? Or the spirit of a Giant?
And, last but not least... has the Dragon noticed the party yet, or does it just seem to be staring at the Hoard for now?
"All hail Tiamat and you, o mighty among her children" Khessa exclaims, giving her best 'Tiamat salute' while also briefly kneeling in respect. "I must reach the steering tower. Have I been given inaccurate directions? Is not this the right tower?"
The Dragon ignores your question and holds a pompous speech about the superiority of dragons over Humans, Dwarves, and so forth. All in Draconic. He ends with asking where your tribute is.
Khessa turns to Zale [[ OOC: Mainly because I believe Zale is better at deception than Khessa ]] winking furtively at her: "Captain, to whom did you say you delivered our tribute for the dragon? Rezmir the Black demanded that you to leave it with her, if I recall correctly... assuring you that she would deliver it to the dragon on behalf of Talis the White. Or am I wrong?"
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Eric Casts Detect Magic
When? At the 2nd tower?
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Khessa sees her beloved dwarf casting a spell and lets him do it. She imagines that it is a layer of ice that blocks the door... since the windows have been sealed shut with ice; but she awaits the response of Eric's magic.
Right in front of the last door
It doesn't appear to magical. Neither do you get any "pings" from your immediate environment (excluding your friends' magical items).
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
"This tower was probably sealed with ice..." Khessa concludes from Eric's investigations "I don't know what to think either... It might make sense that they made the flight control tower more difficult to access, as a defense measure, if there is no need to access it often. Or it could be the lair of a white dragon that lives in the fortress and has protected the lair this way from intruders. Or it could be the tower of the undead faction, sealed because, as we saw, Morgia and the vampires can dissolve into mist - so maybe they can enter through the cracks in the wall or from the balcony".
"Speaking of the balcony..." the blonde arcane warrior muses aloud "I wonder if my brother can take a look inside from there?" and immediately summons Anator from his pocket dimension, asking him to fly to the balcony... to scout inside the tower, if it is possible to enter, or at least to peek from outside.
Zale sets her jaw in thought. “A white dragon eh? Ye think so? Hrrrrm” The thought is rather disappointing to her as she knows if a white dragon has claimed this lair, the blue bastard will be residing elsewhere.
“Hmmph let us be knowin what ye brother be seein before jumpin to conclusions eh?”
"If you think is Ice that block the opening" Eric says to Khessa, "there is an enchantment that may help, if the door includes enough metal inside"
Eric explains how Heat Metal spell
DM: does the door include a lot of metal?
"I know you're pretty resourceful, my love," Khessa smiles softly at her beloved dwarf "but let my brother take a look first... If this is a vampire or dragon's lair, it may be futile - or even counterproductive - to venture in. If, on the contrary, Anator sees something of interest... we'll figure out how to get in".
The balcony doesn't look very sturdy to Anator. But there's a door, it doesn't seem to have a lock. On his way up Anator saw lots of cracked and crumbled ice providing abundant handholds, allowing the tower’s walls to be climbed.
It's mostly wood, but it includes a decent amount of metal.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Khessa explains to her friends what Anator has discovered and reflects with them: "This tower seems very mysterious and intriguing... and we could probably get in. Either from the door here in front of us, trying Eric's magic. Or from the door on the balcony, after a quick climb, since it doesn't have a lock".
"But... what do you think?" the magically disguised blonde arcane warrior is undecided "If this is the steering tower that Sandesyl spoke of, there must be a different access from which the Cultists can enter... They certainly won't break down this door or climb the walls to reach the other door above every time the pilot has to fly the Castle!"
"Should we look for a different access, then?" the tall adventuress asks "Maybe that large cave mouth that is almost exactly under the tower? Or shall we proceed towards a different tower, considering that sooner or later we will meet someone capable of giving us directions?"
[[ OOC: These are the options Khessa is talking about...
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Sorry, I made a typo: it doesn't have a lock. My bad.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
"I also am doubtful but I assume this could be the engine tower, it is the central one after all, it seems reasonable that the castle is maneuvered from its heart" replies Eric " I would not climb up anyway when there is a more comfortable route" he nods "furthermore, we should act as normal cultists, and climbing a tower is the kind of thing that may get an unwanted attention. So I would get through the cave mouth down here"
"You're right, Eric" Khessa smiles at her beloved dwarf. "As usual, your wisdom has opened my eyes. Since we've done our best to look like important Cultists, let's try what the Cultists' way should be... Let's try the cave mouth".
The blonde arcane warrior returns Anator to the safety of his pocket dimension and, unless anyone else objects, leads the group confidently toward the passage below, proud and with her head held high, wearing purple, flanked by her standard-bearer.
The walls of blue ice are partly transparent, revealing various things embedded in the ice all around, including coins, helmets, livestock, a handful of Kobolds, and an Ogre or two. Frost coats the tunnel floors and crunches underfoot.
All tunnels seem to lead to a central core—a glittering cavern of ice with jagged walls and icicles the size of stalactites. This grand vault is split into two levels: an egg-shaped upper level with a sheer ledge overlooking a sunken level 30 feet below, where a massive pile of treasure rests beneath an icy glaze. Clinging to the ceiling above the hoard, wings tucked in tight along its sides with claws gripping the ice, is a huge White Dragon.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
'OK, so one of my guesses was correct...' Khessa thinks 'It's the lair of a White Dragon - much to Calvin's delight, as he finally meets it. And evidently the Cult uses this Dragon as a guardian of the stolen Hoard. So this looks more like the treasure tower than the steering tower... unless the two places are one and the same'.
At first glance, are there any other exits from the tower? Or some unfamiliar object or device (and therefore perhaps used to pilot the flight of the Castle)? Or the spirit of a Giant?
And, last but not least... has the Dragon noticed the party yet, or does it just seem to be staring at the Hoard for now?
There are multiple exits, but no obvious castle piloting devices (I'm currently not able to post a map).
The Dragon notices you. If you remain silent it will ask in Draconic: Why are you here?
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
"All hail Tiamat and you, o mighty among her children" Khessa exclaims, giving her best 'Tiamat salute' while also briefly kneeling in respect. "I must reach the steering tower. Have I been given inaccurate directions? Is not this the right tower?"
The Dragon ignores your question and holds a pompous speech about the superiority of dragons over Humans, Dwarves, and so forth. All in Draconic. He ends with asking where your tribute is.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Khessa turns to Zale [[ OOC: Mainly because I believe Zale is better at deception than Khessa ]] winking furtively at her: "Captain, to whom did you say you delivered our tribute for the dragon? Rezmir the Black demanded that you to leave it with her, if I recall correctly... assuring you that she would deliver it to the dragon on behalf of Talis the White. Or am I wrong?"