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Quietly "Do you think Aelar is okay? I can't hear anything but that bell. We wouldn't be able to hear his screams of help perhaps we should run in make sure he is okay?"

Keeping my eyes affixed to the entrance and doing the best I can to see or hear Aelar  Perception  24

Aelar returns to tell his companions of his findings, appearing out of the shadows before them.

"I think we ought to proceed very carefully, friends. I could hear some some sounds coming from the buildings, but there are no guards nor anyone to be seen about. That stupid bell won't stop ringing either. Like someone or something is just tolling it over and over again. I think we should cross the drawbridge, make sure we have a clear escape route out of town, then investigate either the bell tower or the buildings where I heard sounds. What do you guys think?"

"Strange. I don't hear the bustling of people nor are there anyone by the town entrance." Angiro says as he carefully walks towards the big tree by the bridge.

When Aelar returns to the group he says, "We should check the temple first. If there is anyone in trouble they might be in the tower. But let's be careful, I have a bad feeling." His tone is a little different. It sounds more serious rather than his usual upbeat, optimistic demeanor.

He removes his shield from his back and holds with his left arm. 

"Lets clear the Bell, I can't stop the ringing in my ears."  A small smirk comes across Antons face. 

I will pull the quarter staff from my back and will now weld it as a weapon and will head towards the town assuming the others are following.

I really hope they follow me, could be awkward if the party goes else where with out you, you're an idiot for just getting up and walking away. You should go back, in a party you are stronger.

If I notice them not following I would turn around and join up with them.

Angiro follows Anton right behind him. He grabs his prayer beads and wraps it around his right hand. He sticks his right hand out and puts in on Anton's shoulder. 

"Since you are leading..." He says a little prayer and casts Guidance "I'm right behind you."

Keyrona will follow suit, pulling out his shield and scimitar and staying near Angiro. He thinks to himself, "That monk must have sensitive ears, maybe it's a human thing."

"Sure, let's do the temple first and deal with that bell."

The approach to the temple is unhindered as the party makes its way towards the building. The temple itself has a slender steeple and a large bronze bell at the time, which has not ceased to ring still. The front door of the temple is ajar. Keyrona can tell from the markings on the temple that this is a place of worship for Mielikki, at least partly. The religious among you would recognize the second gods holy symbol depicted as the symbol for Lathander.

Keyrona stops as he recognizes the symbols of his deity. "This temple is a house of The Forest Queen, Mielikki." He whispers a prayer to Mielikki, "O Great Lady of the Forest, give us the strength to rescue your people." That was weird, I don't think anyone has ever heard me talk to Mielikki before...

"We must secure the temple!" 

Aelar draws his short swords and prowls alongside the party like a stalking cat, trying to stick to the shadows and remain unseen. He travels along parallel Anton, scanning for enemies or dangers.

OOC: Is it ok if I roll for Stealth and Perception?

Kanthrik unstraps the maul from his back, "This certainly seems... odd. Stay on your guard."

[OOC]: It’s fine by me if you want to roll preemptively, just only one die roll before you try something else. Don’t want like three die rolls stacking up, you know?

Anton readies his quarter staff and will hustle into the temple.

"If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles."

Anton thinks to himself: I think that is type of things my masters would have said to me. No idea what it means. 

"Hmm...Lathander." Angiro examines the other religious symbol. 

"There's a lot of good people in this town if they worship these deities." He then examines the ajar door and see if there was a force entry. "Also, it's strange that door is open." He says quietly, not touching the door but looking though the crack of the door to see inside.

Investigation 6

OOC: All good, let's shoot for Perception first.

Perception: 22

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"Hmm...Lathander." Angiro examines the other religious symbol. 

"There's a lot of good people in this town if they worship these deities." He then examines the ajar door and see if there was a force entry. "Also, it's strange that door is open." He says quietly, not touching the door but looking though the crack of the door to see inside.

Investigation 6

 

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OOC: All good, let's shoot for Perception first.

Perception: 15

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Anton readies his quarter staff and will hustle into the temple.

"If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles."

Anton thinks to himself: I think that is type of things my masters would have said to me. No idea what it means. 

Kanthrik pick up his pace and follows Anton into the temple.

"Where... are the people? I thought towns where far more crowded that this."

He tightens the grip on his mace, preparing to face the unknown.

"Perhaps I should scout ahead again, but follow close behind, I'm quite something is just ahead." says Aelar, as he tries to slip into the shadows once more.

Stealth: 15

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"Perhaps I should scout ahead again, but follow close behind, I'm quite something is just ahead." says Aelar, as he tries to slip into the shadows once more.

Stealth: 12