Grixx manages to land on his feet, but Jury and Order are less agile. Regardless, all three trap victims were built for tougher challenges and thanks to the warforged's earlier inspirational speech, most don't even have a mind for pain at the moment.
Over the next several minutes, with the aid of Grixx's rope, Drago's flying trinket, and Charles' helping hand, all make their way out of the trap hole not much worse for ware. If anything, you can now rest assured that only one of the original four paths remain unexplored. The party reassembles in a similar fashion to the one used beforehand, and goes down such path. Eventually, they have to choose either north or south. The northern choice would lead the group through a longer path, at least initially.
Following Verdicts mental recon, Jury directs him northward to explore the passage, and Law southward. "Assessing Paths... Assessment Complete. We should head left(south) as a potential attack from the right(north) will allow for a more readily adjusted formation."Jury suggests, though only holds Law in check while the others gave their opinions. Verdict is meanwhile kept free to follow his original directive.
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Law moves southward a bit and then halts waiting for further command. It moves far enough to look at the southern path after it turns west. It reveals another turn northward 40 feet down the westbound path. (basically, seven spaces to the left of L2, eventually turning north again).
The same layout is found down the northern path. Allowed to roam free, Verdict moves further away, eventually finding a dead end. Before turning back, the construct notices a series of concentric circles permanently carved into the ground (in what would be the far northwest corner of the map). The circles are intricately adorned by numerous luminous arcane markings, runes, and drawings. No telepathic bond is being formed through Verdict, as was the case with the strange walls.
"Oh great Jury, hand of Erathis, I make apologies for miscalculating your weight. At 6'6 I assumed you were carrying more heft than you are now telling. Do the warforged have gender? If you are female then TRULY I am sorry for the miscalculation and hope to make it up to you. If there is anything I have learned in my adventures in life it is to never overestimate the age or weight of a female."
Drago stops to consider for a minute. "I say we follow Verdict, it's eyes have been valuable as it leads our investigations. We will probably need to investigate each corridor in it's turn eventually anyway."
"Ah, Grixx, I may have been mistaken, It would appear that Jury would like us to move in the more southern direction. I was not paying attention to direction when he brought it up and thought he meant for us to follow Verdict. I now realize we are to be going in the opposite direction. This is fine by me."
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Jury very sluggishly comes out of a stupor, having missed the brief exchange between Grixx and Drago. Ever since the question of gender had been posed, the warforged had been trying to process it in the background. And when that began to slow things, it was only natural to take a moment to properly break down the question. Did lacking the necessary reproductive organs really determine gender? What did Jury personally consider the process of Verdict's, Order's, an Law's creation? Did it even matter compared to Jury's duty?
Only Charles prodding when Jury failed to move reminded the warforged of the present
"My apologies. Still processing previous Query. Grixx. If I might borrow your shoulder."Jury clasp a hand on the zealot's shoulder, or tries to. And if allowed to, he motions for Grixx to continue foward while guiding Jury along. "Clarification. My Verdict... Verdict has found something. Investigating. Press forward for as instructed. Warning. Same emergency signal applies." On that note, Jury's eyes go dull as he peers at the symbols through Verdict and considers their meanings. "Rule Two: The best blessings often come in the form of words ofGuidance.
Arcana: (3)13. (Same bonus for any other intelligence based check exception of general and Investigation: +4 instead)
Jury can discern little about the circle through the eyes of his familiar. He believes he has seen some of the runes before in conjuration rituals but would need to consult books on the matter to be sure.
After some confusion, the party heads south. The path forces you to make a few more turns before encountering a familiar sight. It seems the place has yet one more wall swirl to present you. You all feel invited to interact with it. Any volunteers?
Grixx looks to his sword and closes his eyes for a moment.
”If we had not spoken to the portals before I would not have this gift and you all wouldn’t have yours. Did we answer wrong on the last one? What changed? Are we being punished for greed?”
"Indeed it is not the God's that punish us, but our own pride that pulls us greedily to these games of chance. We think it is only for us to win and never loose and yet we know from experience and from the follies of those we have know in the past that life is often just a game of chance with winners and losers and many merry men in the middle hoping their 15 minutes of fame. I continue to search for my purpose but I do not fear. Good roads take me wherever you will ... Jury had his second chance and if you Grixx and you Charles are holding back let me step forward to accept my fate be it what Tymora and Luck will bring."
With that Drago steps forward and puts his hand forward watching the swirling wall closely, waiting for its inevitable question ...
Jury nods to Drago, and steps back behind Grixx along with Order (if only temporarily). "Before you do. My analysis is complete for at least the time being. Finding is believed to be Conjuration Ritual. Of what it is uncertain. Presumed either next direct challenge, or test."Meanwhile, Verdict is to keep an eye on the markings, but be Ready to Dash back towards Jury at a moment's notice.
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
"Those we love can bring us the most joy and the most pain. I have moved away from my family and friends for that very reason, but that same emotion that pushed me away will bring me back someday. They are my people and I love them. Here I work to learn, there someday, I will work to serve. They define me." Drago watches and waits...
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This time around, there is no rapid swirling that follows the response, no void calmly inviting a hand in, no boon at the end of the proceeding. Instead, the slow turn of the wall and the now fading question give way to a large demonic idol with ruby eyes. The statue sits in a newly carved alcove, as if it were there all along. The figure opens its mouth and lets out a spray of vile acid in what would be a 20-foot cone if there was enough space for it. (Drago, Grixx, and Jury need to roll a {DC 15} CON saving throw or take 4 acid damage. On a success, you'd take half of that damage).
Since he posed the question, Drago can also roll a {DC 15} straight INT check to see if he can get closer to a clarification on how these liquid walls work.
Grixx manages to land on his feet, but Jury and Order are less agile. Regardless, all three trap victims were built for tougher challenges and thanks to the warforged's earlier inspirational speech, most don't even have a mind for pain at the moment.
Over the next several minutes, with the aid of Grixx's rope, Drago's flying trinket, and Charles' helping hand, all make their way out of the trap hole not much worse for ware. If anything, you can now rest assured that only one of the original four paths remain unexplored. The party reassembles in a similar fashion to the one used beforehand, and goes down such path. Eventually, they have to choose either north or south. The northern choice would lead the group through a longer path, at least initially.
UPDATED MAP:
Following Verdicts mental recon, Jury directs him northward to explore the passage, and Law southward. "Assessing Paths... Assessment Complete. We should head left(south) as a potential attack from the right(north) will allow for a more readily adjusted formation." Jury suggests, though only holds Law in check while the others gave their opinions. Verdict is meanwhile kept free to follow his original directive.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Law moves southward a bit and then halts waiting for further command. It moves far enough to look at the southern path after it turns west. It reveals another turn northward 40 feet down the westbound path. (basically, seven spaces to the left of L2, eventually turning north again).
The same layout is found down the northern path. Allowed to roam free, Verdict moves further away, eventually finding a dead end. Before turning back, the construct notices a series of concentric circles permanently carved into the ground (in what would be the far northwest corner of the map). The circles are intricately adorned by numerous luminous arcane markings, runes, and drawings. No telepathic bond is being formed through Verdict, as was the case with the strange walls.
UPDATED MAP:
"Oh great Jury, hand of Erathis, I make apologies for miscalculating your weight. At 6'6 I assumed you were carrying more heft than you are now telling. Do the warforged have gender? If you are female then TRULY I am sorry for the miscalculation and hope to make it up to you. If there is anything I have learned in my adventures in life it is to never overestimate the age or weight of a female."
Drago stops to consider for a minute. "I say we follow Verdict, it's eyes have been valuable as it leads our investigations. We will probably need to investigate each corridor in it's turn eventually anyway."
Lot's of stuff ...
"Then let us be on with it!"
Grixx draw his Greatsword and will take point in the progression toward Verdict.
"Ah, Grixx, I may have been mistaken, It would appear that Jury would like us to move in the more southern direction. I was not paying attention to direction when he brought it up and thought he meant for us to follow Verdict. I now realize we are to be going in the opposite direction. This is fine by me."
Lot's of stuff ...
"No fault! Off we go!"
Grixx will about face and progress to the south.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Grixx eagerly gives Jury his shoulder. The barbarian hungers.
Jury can discern little about the circle through the eyes of his familiar. He believes he has seen some of the runes before in conjuration rituals but would need to consult books on the matter to be sure.
After some confusion, the party heads south. The path forces you to make a few more turns before encountering a familiar sight. It seems the place has yet one more wall swirl to present you. You all feel invited to interact with it. Any volunteers?
After seeing what happened with the last one, Charles will step back a good 10 feet away, just in case. "Uh... you guys can have this one. I'll pass."
Kandalou Dle'tan - Level 9 Githyanki Fighter (Champion) - Rrakkma PbP
Grixx looks to his sword and closes his eyes for a moment.
”If we had not spoken to the portals before I would not have this gift and you all wouldn’t have yours. Did we answer wrong on the last one? What changed? Are we being punished for greed?”
"Indeed it is not the God's that punish us, but our own pride that pulls us greedily to these games of chance. We think it is only for us to win and never loose and yet we know from experience and from the follies of those we have know in the past that life is often just a game of chance with winners and losers and many merry men in the middle hoping their 15 minutes of fame. I continue to search for my purpose but I do not fear. Good roads take me wherever you will ... Jury had his second chance and if you Grixx and you Charles are holding back let me step forward to accept my fate be it what Tymora and Luck will bring."
With that Drago steps forward and puts his hand forward watching the swirling wall closely, waiting for its inevitable question ...
Lot's of stuff ...
Jury nods to Drago, and steps back behind Grixx along with Order (if only temporarily). "Before you do. My analysis is complete for at least the time being. Finding is believed to be Conjuration Ritual. Of what it is uncertain. Presumed either next direct challenge, or test." Meanwhile, Verdict is to keep an eye on the markings, but be Ready to Dash back towards Jury at a moment's notice.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Drago knows what to expect:
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED, DRAGONBLOOD?
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"Those we love can bring us the most joy and the most pain. I have moved away from my family and friends for that very reason, but that same emotion that pushed me away will bring me back someday. They are my people and I love them. Here I work to learn, there someday, I will work to serve. They define me." Drago watches and waits...
Lot's of stuff ...
This time around, there is no rapid swirling that follows the response, no void calmly inviting a hand in, no boon at the end of the proceeding. Instead, the slow turn of the wall and the now fading question give way to a large demonic idol with ruby eyes. The statue sits in a newly carved alcove, as if it were there all along. The figure opens its mouth and lets out a spray of vile acid in what would be a 20-foot cone if there was enough space for it. (Drago, Grixx, and Jury need to roll a {DC 15} CON saving throw or take 4 acid damage. On a success, you'd take half of that damage).
Since he posed the question, Drago can also roll a {DC 15} straight INT check to see if he can get closer to a clarification on how these liquid walls work.
(@Lerus Not sure if being around the corner gives me some type of advantage, but here's goes nothing.)
Con Svg Throw: 4.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
(OOC @Ori: Sure, you can roll a second save to account for some of the acid hitting the wall)
(@Lerus For all the biscuits)
Con Svg. Throw: 9. (Adv. Roll)
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.