"Wait Praxius, we just saw something drip from there. Something really hot. I wouldn't risk going in there. What if more of that stuff comes out. It will burn you alive. Lizi, suggests a different approach. Perhaps we can bait the large Dadongo into smashing the wall down for us so you can get through to the other side." Paca says very quietly as to not give away there position. "Maybe Quiggley can get it's attention in front of the wall and use his nimbleness to fly out of the way at the last second, or perhaps some sort of magical teleportation. What do you think Quiggley?"

"I think we are acting to rashly. the Gordon wouldn't have sent us this way if there wasn't a way through that a small one of their kind could manage. Lets quietly look around for a hidden door or something while Theo checks out the next room to see if we even want to go that way. If that doesn't turn up anything then we can bait an angry lizard into smashing a wall that we will still need to deal with after it smashes the wall.", Quiggley explains quietly.

"But they said they have never been in here. Seemed like they go around a more difficult path and this would be quicker for us since we fit inside. I am not sure there has been a goron in here at all, but what would this "forge" be doing here then? Well whatever we do we need to do it quick before big mama finds us."

"Either way has risk, but if you don't want to fight a Dodongo, this is my only path", Praxius whispers, his voice slightly echoey as his head is partly in the pipe. "I will be quick, the rest of you can follow Theo if you wish, to stay safe", he adds quietly, and then scurries forwards as quickly and quietly as he can.

He listens for any sounds coming from ahead of him that would indicate machinery in use or risk of more magma coming.

Perception: 7+4=11 (Passive 14)

Praxius, 

While you are able to fit into the pipe, you do find it to be a tight squeeze particularly around your shoulders. Making yourself as small as you possibly can, you stretch out your entire body and crawl along through the pipe. Until eventually you vanish inside of it, leaving you companions still in the room where the Dodongo had just been woken up. There isnt much to see as you inch your way forward, the same gray pipe that does look scorched and likely has been exposed to some sort of extreme heat stretches on for what seems like a full league. Though you know It's just the confined space playing a trick on your mind, you are much more used to the open fields of Hyrule than this constricting space. 

The light which you had spotted only seems to grow brighter the further you travel, the same orangeish glow now greeting you with a wave of heat as a blast of hot air rushes through the pipe. Immediately you freeze and think to scurry back, thinking that something may be rushing towards you. However you do not hear anything that would indicate there is something in the pipe besides you, Pressing forward a bit more you finally hit the curve in the pipe you had seen before. The source of the orangeish light now plain for you to see as you find the other end of the pipe. You peer down on what appears to be a bubbling and broiling lake of lava. 

Theo, 

At this point Lizi flutters off your shoulder and moves around the large rock, taking in what lies beyond it before returning to you. She describes to you what she saw. 

A New Map has been added to the Discord. 

Paca will follow after Praxius. Nervous of what is in the pipe but confident that if something is in there, the large body of Praxius will stop whatever it is from getting to Paca.

Praxius pokes his head down out the pipe, being careful in case anyone is in the space below. He will then take a good look around, seeing if he is alone and if there is any way down.

Perception: 12+4=16

Praxius, You soon feel someone tapping on your shin as you peer down at the lake of lava. Craning your head back, you just manage to create enough room over your shoulder to see your small Kokiri companion has joined you in the pipe. 

Quiggley follows after Theo and Lizi, entering out into this new chamber with his companions, Trusting that Paca and Praxius will find their way to them. 

Quiggley will begin moving around the rock on the path to the right to get an idea what's in the room.

Perception 19+2= 21

“Cosy, hey Paca?”, Praxius says smiling at his companion in the close quarters.

”Looks to be quite a drop, a rope would be long enough though, if we can find somewhere to attach it”, he says starting to attempt to retrieve his rope from his bag.

”It might be easier for you to get the rope. See anywhere to attach it?”, he says as he struggles to manoeuvre.

He will help Paca identify a good place to tie the rope if needed.

“What are the others up to?” Theo asks Quiggley. He moves around the rock to get a good view of the room. “Hey, what’s that sword doing there? Can you pick it up?”

"I have an idea Praxius, but you have to trust me. You trust me right? Jump!" Paca will wait for Praxius to jump and will follow as well. Casting feather fall on both of us before leaving the pipe.

"Trust you? For sure", Praxius replies, then shifts himself forward on his elbows and pushes himself out of the pipe, falling head first towards the floor!

Quiggley, 

You move around the large gray boulder to get a full view of exactly what this new chamber holds, You've already been chugging on the super heated air and can feel the beads of sweat forming at your brow. This room is INCREDIBLY hot, you silently thank the Goron who had gifted you a ring to make the severe temperature bearable and circle around the rock. Immediately you are met with an astonishing sight as a Lake of lava broils within the ground, surrounded by what looks liked worked stone walls and a stone slab walkway that is in much need of repair. This area looks well traveled and obviously have had some outside help in its development. Following along the stone walkway for just a moment you glance over to the other side of the chamber, Immediately you recognize the bright light shining through a large opening. Daylight is just on the otherside. 

At the same time, Theo and Lizi catch upto you and point out the rather Ornate but large looking sword that lies within the center of the lake. Surrounded by gleaming, red crystals this blade looks pristine and untouched, far and away the most well made sword you have ever laid eyes upon but also FAR too large for you or Theo to wield. 

Meanwhile, 

At Paca's reassurance, Praxius and the Kokiri both tumble forward and fall head long out of a concealed pipe at the ceiling of the cave. Praxius you throw your arms in front of you in a means to catch yourself, just as a gentle tune as soft as a springs breeze catches your ears. Paca grin's at his larger companion as they both softly float down to the island within the center of the Lava, their feet gently touching the ground and finding it surprisingly stable. 

Taking in your surroundings, Immediately Lizi flutters off Theo's shoulder and rushes over to you Paca. You see Quiggley and Theo across the way, standing behind a waist high stone wall and the elegant looking greatsword that has been sunk into the cooled lava. 

"Whoa!", Praxius exclaims as he falls, followed by "Ooh!", as he slows and turns right side up before landing softly.

"Nice", he says approvingly to Paca.

"Now what do we have....", his voice trails off as he spots the elegant looking great sword. As he does, he gets the itching behind his eyes and they flash briefly, illuminating any magic in the area.

Action: Magic Awareness - As an action, you can open your awareness to the presence of concentrated magic. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any spell or magic item within 60 ft. of you that isn’t behind total cover. When you sense a spell, you learn which school of magic it belongs to.

Praxius, 

Your eye's flash and begin to burn as you look upon the embedded greatsword, The Blade is practically glowing with magical energy. This Blade is most certainly a Magical weapon and judging by the aura it is giving off, a powerful one. 

Paca stares up at you blankly as your eyes begin to grow red from irritation. 

Praxius the back of one hand against his eyes and tries to blick away the irritation. As he does so, his other hand reaches out towards the hilt of Great Sword in front of him.

Unless his own great sword warns of danger, or Paca stops him, he will grasp it. 

"It shines so bright", he murmurs.

Paca watches and quickly hums an inspirational tune in case anything is to happen when he grasps the weapon.

Bardic Inspiration on Praxius

Praxius, 

With your eyes burning on this elegant, curved great sword you step upto it. Feeling the small red crystals under foot, crack and shatter as your weight presses onto them. The blade on your back does not give any warning and the gentle tune provided by your Kokiri companions bolsters your resolve, this blade will be yours. 

Your fingers wrap around the hilt and you give the blade a small tug, finding no give in the slightest. You flex your muscles and your shoulder bulges as a familiar red haze creeps over your eyes, immediately you can feel saliva begin to build within your mouth. A familiar itch, One that you have taken advantage of numerous times. Your other hand finds the hilt, you widen your stance and with a heavy pull. Your veins pop from the strain, your muscles tensing and bulging with every passing second and just as you feel your Itch begin to fade. You feel the blade finally release from its confines. 

You pull it free and hold it up, It is beautifully made curved greatsword. The Metal itself is almost white with a hint of blueish hue to it, You turn it over and marvel at the craftmanship. testing the edge with your thumb, It is far sharper than anything you have wielded before. Even more so than the weapon currently strapped onto your back.....Which immediately begins to hum. 

The cooled lava you had been standing on cracks and begins to bubble once more. The Island is quickly returning to its super heated state, with you and Paca still standing in the middle of it. 

Quiggley will cast Guidance on Praxius. Then Quiggley shouts,"Grab Paca and Jump for it.!" While flying around the lava by the wall towards the light.