Nate nods solemnly, not really wanting to continue deeper into this house, but knowing that uncovering its secrets could be the only path forward to escape and survival.
Unlit oil lamps are mounted on the walls of this elegant hall. Hanging above the mantelpiece is a wood-framed portrait of an obvious aristocratic family. A plaque at the bottom of the frame reads: Lord Gustav and Lady Elizabeth Durst. Standing in front of them are two smiling children who bear an uncanny resemblance to the ones you encountered outside. Cradled in Gustav's arms is a swaddled baby, which the Elizabeth regards with a hint of scorn.
Standing suits of armor flank wooden doors in the east and west walls. Each suit of armor clutches a spear and has a visored helm shaped like a wolf’s head.
The red marble staircase that started on the first floor continues its upward spiral. A cold draft can be felt coming down the steps.
Ellie stays to the back of the group as they ascend the stairs.
"Interesting painting. At least we know who to blame for this unwelcome tour, but not their ghost children. Yet. Speaking of which, looks like there's at least a third floor, too. Which direction would be right over the kitchen?"
Nate nods solemnly, not really wanting to continue deeper into this house, but knowing that uncovering its secrets could be the only path forward to escape and survival.
"Have we checked all the doors on this floor? I don't recall seeing basement stairs."
“I believe so, and I didn’t see a basement either. Another lie from the ghost child.”
Cautiously you ascend upstairs.
Unlit oil lamps are mounted on the walls of this elegant hall. Hanging above the mantelpiece is a wood-framed portrait of an obvious aristocratic family. A plaque at the bottom of the frame reads: Lord Gustav and Lady Elizabeth Durst. Standing in front of them are two smiling children who bear an uncanny resemblance to the ones you encountered outside. Cradled in Gustav's arms is a swaddled baby, which the Elizabeth regards with a hint of scorn.
Standing suits of armor flank wooden doors in the east and west walls. Each suit of armor clutches a spear and has a visored helm shaped like a wolf’s head.
The red marble staircase that started on the first floor continues its upward spiral. A cold draft can be felt coming down the steps.
Ellie stays to the back of the group as they ascend the stairs.
"Interesting painting. At least we know who to blame for this unwelcome tour, but not their ghost children. Yet. Speaking of which, looks like there's at least a third floor, too. Which direction would be right over the kitchen?"
Victoria looks upstairs. "I'd be interested in checking the draft myself. Before we fight the animated armor."
Suddenly the spears leap from the suits of armor and fly towards the Party.
Roll Initiative!! (Remember Initiative will be rolled each round.)
(Btw: I'm going to use the stats for a Flying Sword for the spears.)
Round 1
Animated Flying Spears:22
Initiative 5
Nathaniel - Nat 1 + 6 = 7 initiative