Zakon stumbles into the room, having unexpectedly shoved his way through the door.  ”Which way do we go from here?” he whispers, looking around as he does.  

Perception: 7

Quote from TheojenSankho >>

Kelvin, it was technically supposed to be a religion check to understand the meaning of the New Morning, but a nat 20 is something that still needs to be rewarded. I'll meet you halfway on that and give you some information. Don't worry, there's still plenty of time for exploration to find more clues.

 

 "Friends, I've not oft studies the particular religious practices of the elves, but in my readings I believe I've come across mention of this 'Good Morning'...supposedly it has something to do with some sort of religious sect, but I can't quite recall if it prophesizes doom or renewal, but we should be on the lookout for any religious symbols." Kelvin smiles. "Though I supposed that should have been obvious from the effigies."

He walks into the antechamber, on high alert.

Perception: 14

Ruggero follows behind the rest of the crew, his eyes adjusting to the darkness. He grips his battle axe and looks about the antechamber room. "Anybody home?" he says under his breath. 

Perception: 5

Ruggero goes back and decides on a hunch to see if maybe he could remember any history about the building by examining the stonework near the door as well as any other unique stonework.

Stonecutting Check: 23

Ooc: DM when you said talos did you mean Theo or were you were referring to something that happened that talos did

 Ruggero: Stonework like this is typical for the area and reflects a lot of the architectural practices of stone temples common in Goyag. Age and wear on the stone lead you to believe that the temple itself is a good 100 or 150 years old, which fits with everything you and the team have discovered so far. Each stone is stamped with a small quarter moon or starburst symbol, again referencing Corellon. As well as being the creator of the elves, Corellon is also the god of craft and other such skills. This suggests that the acolytes of this temple probably built everything here themselves.

“Which way do we want to go? Up, or through one of these doorways?” Zakon asks in a strained whisper.  This doesn’t make any sense, he thinks to himself.  It doesn’t seem as if the snake outside bit Vall, but since this building was unopened, surely nothing in here is responsible for the boy’s condition.  Unless whatever might be in here can somehow leave the building without using the door.  That’s a frightening thought.  

theo whispers "let's check the west door" gestures for  Zakon and Viaya if they want to check with guidance

Ruggero finishes examining the stonework and straightens his back. "Aye, nothing unusual with this stonework, except that these were expert masons. The work is beautiful," Ruggero says as he comes to stand next to Zakon. He looks up the stairs and then at the door to their right. "Well, if it were me, I'd say we check downstairs first. Don't want nuthin creepin' up behind our backs. I say we peak behind that door," Ruggero says pointing at the door.

Ruggero saunters over to the door (E10) and examines it. If it looks thin enough he puts his ear to the door to see if he hears any movement or voices on the other side.

Perception: 13

Theo follows Ruggero to be within range if he needs assistance. Guidance Theo wonders what happened to this elven temple that it fell into disrepair. 

ooc: DM:  I don't know if the d4 will help or if it is even too late but want to make it available if possible. 

 Ruggero: You hear typical sounds of the outdoors. There are a few birds chirping, but really nothing else. However, close inspection of the door reveals small holes just under the threshold of the door from the outside. You can make out the faint glint of arrowheads inside. It appears that whoever these followers of Corellon were, they did not want to be disturbed. They have clearly set traps around the area. Thankfully, your knowledge of structures and buildings has helped you realize that this trap only triggers when the door is opened from the outside. You would be safe if you opened the door from where you are now. Just out of the grimy window of the door, you can see the stone steps of the veranda outside.