"Must be an illusion" nods Zinn as he watches the skull buzz harmlessly around the room. Perhaps we can just leave it in there for now... but eventually it will just use more spells to break out again. But I don't see why we need to stick around to see that! I can try the magically locked door now that we've rested." He rummages through his pack and hands the map to Shiftto review as Zinnwalks up to the door and casts Dispel Magic.
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Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
Indeed, trying the door reveals it is no longer locked. It opens into a hallway that branches to the north and south with several doors closed off to the hallway on each side. To the south are a set of stairs but they lead up rather than down. And they seem to lead to a familiar place: the old festive hall. The last time the Black Blades passed through here, the stairwell was blocked off with a large pile of junk. That junk appears to have been cleared out now.
Kaltent gives a deep, performer's bow to the rest of the group in response to Shift's comment. Then uses Disguise Self to change the appearance of his head to look like Topher's skull.
Following the others into the hallway once Zinn gets the door open, he inspects the area and considers their options. "Since we've been there already," he says waving to the south, "I'd say we should see where the hall leads to the north."
The passage ends in an unfinished dead-end directly north, but two doors flank the dead end, one to the east and the other to the west. Opening both of these doors reveal rooms that have partially collapsed. One appears to be a former throne room. Footprints crisscross the dusty floor and a plain stone throne stands against the south wall. Beyond it, heaps of rubble fill a collapsed tunnel. The other room is long abandoned and unclear to its purpose. Neither room has anything of value.
Zinnjumps and lets out a shriek after turning to see Kaltent's transformation. After he realizes the trick, he lets out an annoyed growl, and brushes past his companions muttering something about wasted time and stomps down the hallway as he proceeds to investigate the Festive Hall.
Shift smiles at Kaltent, giving him a wink of appreciation and putting his arm around the shoulder of his now metal-skulled friend.
With a moment of effort, Shift transforms his own head into a skull like appearance, even managing to get a somewhat metallic sheen to it, not unlike that of a metallic dragonborn's scales.
"Brother! You looking fantastic, I love the polish!"
Shift lets out a cackling laugh as the pair follow Zinn towards the hall.
Kaltent grins as Shift transforms his own head into a skull. He stops as he follows the others towards the hall and says, "Hey, what about this door?" He looks it over for any sign of traps before trying to open it.
Shiftand Zinnwalk past a door with a mural on it depicting a darkmantle descending on an unsuspecting dwarf who is admiring a gleaming gemstone. Kaltentstops with Bronx, who admires the gemstone in the mural with the same gleam in his eye as the dwarf.
Zinnand Shiftstop on their climb of the stairs to look back at Kaltent, his silver skull of a head turned back to the mural-painted door, now...
Kaltent smirks faintly behind Bronx's back.
He spins around at the sound. "WHUT!!"
Shift spends 3d8 hit dice during the short rest: 13 HP healed
Shift jumps to his feet with the others, when the Floating Skull appears to pass right through the door, claws out ready to fight.
When the Skull passes right through Bronx, Shift frowns.
"Well that's a new one. Is it some kind of illusion maybe?"
Shift looks between Zinn and Kaltent with a questioning look.
"It doesn't look like it can do any harm, should we just move on, try and get some distance between us and the skull?"
Shift indicates the closed door where the banging and rattling sounds can be heard.
"We can leave that surprise for the next visitor."
Shift gives an evil grin, before looking around at the various exits.
"So Zinn, which way are we headed? Can I see the map again?"
We have the magically locked door or we are looking at back tracking to try and get around the long way, it would seem.
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
"Must be an illusion" nods Zinn as he watches the skull buzz harmlessly around the room. Perhaps we can just leave it in there for now... but eventually it will just use more spells to break out again. But I don't see why we need to stick around to see that! I can try the magically locked door now that we've rested." He rummages through his pack and hands the map to Shift to review as Zinn walks up to the door and casts Dispel Magic.
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
Kaltent cannot contain himself any more and begins laughing out loud before causing his illusion to drop.
Shift looks up from the map as Kaltent starts laughing and the skull disappears.
A sly grin spreads over Shift's face as he realises what happened.
"Nicely done my friend. Timing, execution, audience appropriateness, well done."
Shift gives Kaltent a head bow of appreciation before turning to see how Zinn is going with the door.
"Did you spell work Zinn?"
Shift approaches the door.
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
Indeed, trying the door reveals it is no longer locked. It opens into a hallway that branches to the north and south with several doors closed off to the hallway on each side. To the south are a set of stairs but they lead up rather than down. And they seem to lead to a familiar place: the old festive hall. The last time the Black Blades passed through here, the stairwell was blocked off with a large pile of junk. That junk appears to have been cleared out now.
Short rest healing: 16 (2 hit dice)
Kaltent gives a deep, performer's bow to the rest of the group in response to Shift's comment. Then uses Disguise Self to change the appearance of his head to look like Topher's skull.
Following the others into the hallway once Zinn gets the door open, he inspects the area and considers their options. "Since we've been there already," he says waving to the south, "I'd say we should see where the hall leads to the north."
Shift nods his agreement.
"Sound good."
Shift hands the map back to Zinn and follows Kaltent north to the closed doors they can see ahead.
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
The passage ends in an unfinished dead-end directly north, but two doors flank the dead end, one to the east and the other to the west. Opening both of these doors reveal rooms that have partially collapsed. One appears to be a former throne room. Footprints crisscross the dusty floor and a plain stone throne stands against the south wall. Beyond it, heaps of rubble fill a collapsed tunnel. The other room is long abandoned and unclear to its purpose. Neither room has anything of value.
Shift checks the western door for traps and locks.
Perception check on the western door, for traps and locks: 23
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
(Updated my post with more information. No need to draw out the search in that part of the map. :)
Zinn jumps and lets out a shriek after turning to see Kaltent's transformation. After he realizes the trick, he lets out an annoyed growl, and brushes past his companions muttering something about wasted time and stomps down the hallway as he proceeds to investigate the Festive Hall.
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
Shift smiles at Kaltent, giving him a wink of appreciation and putting his arm around the shoulder of his now metal-skulled friend.
With a moment of effort, Shift transforms his own head into a skull like appearance, even managing to get a somewhat metallic sheen to it, not unlike that of a metallic dragonborn's scales.
"Brother! You looking fantastic, I love the polish!"
Shift lets out a cackling laugh as the pair follow Zinn towards the hall.
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
Kaltent grins as Shift transforms his own head into a skull. He stops as he follows the others towards the hall and says, "Hey, what about this door?" He looks it over for any sign of traps before trying to open it.
(Right next to the red diamond on the map)
Shift and Zinn walk past a door with a mural on it depicting a darkmantle descending on an unsuspecting dwarf who is admiring a gleaming gemstone. Kaltent stops with Bronx, who admires the gemstone in the mural with the same gleam in his eye as the dwarf.
Zinn and Shift stop on their climb of the stairs to look back at Kaltent, his silver skull of a head turned back to the mural-painted door, now...
Shift comes back to Kaltent's side.
"Oh wow, i totally missed that door and it was right in front of me."
"Is it safe to open?"
Shift watches as his friend finishes his check for traps.
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
(I guess it does help if I roll some dice to see...)
Investigation: 13
(Sorry, long couple of days.)
Kaltent finds no sign of any traps or locks. When pulling on the door, however, it does not yield. It appears to be magically locked as well...
All good MindDetective :)
Shift smiles as Kaltent tries to open the door.
"Looks like another door someone doesn't want just anyone to access."
Shift looks over at Zinn.
"I don't suppose you have another unlock in you Zinn?"
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss