If Zand'ayl gives permission, Matteo will look for any tales of adventure that took place on this mountain, or otherwise the history of the mountain and the temple and any interesting events that have happened here. He's looking for any thread that will direct them to their destination for this quest: Investigation20
( everyone has permission to look and research - I’ll allow one more roll)
Matteo is able to find a story of Cadderly Bonaduce. During the construction of the temple he made a portal to the abyssal plane, in order to be able to call forth demons. One event lead to the release of a Balor into the Prime Material Plane. Bonaduce eventually defeated. The Temple was destroyed at one point in history and rebuilt. There doesn’t seem to be any mentions of the portal after the destruction/reconstruction.
Jengamyr- you get a vibe it’s somehow connected, it’s hard discerning how or why. There is no list of materials or equipment. Just a number with each date. 3,5,4,5,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,5.....
Demons, balors, portals to the abyss. These are things of Chaos, and I cannot see the connection to my Lord. Matteo's thoughts are confused as he tries to imagine how this information might be useful, yet he dares not discuss it with the others while they remain in this open space. Later when the Faithless priests have put us to bed we may talk, he thinks. In the meantime, he continues to search for information on Cadderly Bonaduce, and any hint of devilish, rather than demonic, activity in the vicinity in past years.
"I don't know that it is wise to stay here long" Drax would message to his companions. "I don't know how long they were expecting their four brothers to be missing.. but I do not want to be around when they are late to return..." He would continue as he fails to find anything of importance.
Matteo notices Zing (hopefully) and looks around for a quiet corner where they might talk. He tries to gather his comrades together as quietly as he can, perhaps outside the temple if that can be done without attracting attention?
The gang notices Zing as he isn’t trying to hide from them. Once into the fold and you all walk outside out of ear shot. Which nobody pays any attention to or mind. He relays the information about the office and the long hallway and stairs that lead into the mountain.
I think... says Matteo to the assembled group, slowly and in a very low voice... we should accept their kind offer and stay the night. We can investigate what you found without their scrutiny, and under cover of darkness. What do you think?
"Perhaps you are right... I do not think we have finished the task asked of us in this place" Drax would whisper while feeling his disguised black talon finger.
Once settled talking with one another Zand’ayl approaches once more. “Are you to be spending the night?” We’ve made arrangements. He takes you back into the temple (the middle one where the door and path are). Going upstairs a circular staircase overlooking the library you walk down a hall. The warm red rug is a nice cushion under your feet. There are paintings lining the hall, clearly a more intellectual museum vibe more than pure decoration. He bring you to a room. It’s spacious with a table in the middle and along the walls are five hammock beds. It’s not much but comfortable. “You’re welcome to sleep here and to study as much as you want within the library. They will bring dinner to you or you can eat with the rest of us if you wish.”
You keep to your room as the meal they provide is brought up to you. It’s plenty of steamed vegetables and buns mixed with some meat and a gravy sauce. A hearty meal with some wine and water, it’s not the greatest but decent. They bring a plate of cheeses as well. You wait until you think it’s a good time to check around. Walking out of the door it’s mostly dark as you look down into the library. There are a few candle lights here and there from priests continuing their studies but they are few and far between. Nothing like the day time.
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We should approach separately, not as a group. Or perhaps in twos. Whatever is least likely to attract attention.
Matteo finds a pleasant spot in the library, where he can see the others headed towards the tunnel. After he sees the first of his companions head down that way, he will wait two minutes and then follow, doing his best not to attract attention. Stealth12
Drax would look to the group. "The tunnel should definitely be our goal" Drax would say with a nod. "I could change my appearance to that of the old dwarf if you think it would help us.. I do not however.. have the skills required to unlock the door." He would say rubbing his chin.
Having already picked the lock before the door is no problem for Zin, as one by one you all slip into the door and into the hallway. Warmly lit by two torches with the same wooden door to the right. The dark tunnel beckoning you into the dark abyss.
Are you continuing straight down the tunnel or something else? I’ll need a marching order and a perception check from the lead
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If Zand'ayl gives permission, Matteo will look for any tales of adventure that took place on this mountain, or otherwise the history of the mountain and the temple and any interesting events that have happened here. He's looking for any thread that will direct them to their destination for this quest: Investigation 20
( everyone has permission to look and research - I’ll allow one more roll)
Matteo is able to find a story of Cadderly Bonaduce. During the construction of the temple he made a portal to the abyssal plane, in order to be able to call forth demons. One event lead to the release of a Balor into the Prime Material Plane. Bonaduce eventually defeated. The Temple was destroyed at one point in history and rebuilt. There doesn’t seem to be any mentions of the portal after the destruction/reconstruction.
(Is Jengamyr still getting the vibe that this book of dates and arrivals is important? If so I will further investigate to see if I can find a clue.)
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Jengamyr- you get a vibe it’s somehow connected, it’s hard discerning how or why. There is no list of materials or equipment. Just a number with each date. 3,5,4,5,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,5.....
Demons, balors, portals to the abyss. These are things of Chaos, and I cannot see the connection to my Lord. Matteo's thoughts are confused as he tries to imagine how this information might be useful, yet he dares not discuss it with the others while they remain in this open space. Later when the Faithless priests have put us to bed we may talk, he thinks. In the meantime, he continues to search for information on Cadderly Bonaduce, and any hint of devilish, rather than demonic, activity in the vicinity in past years.
"I don't know that it is wise to stay here long" Drax would message to his companions. "I don't know how long they were expecting their four brothers to be missing.. but I do not want to be around when they are late to return..." He would continue as he fails to find anything of importance.
It would be about this time Zing emerges from behind the door, slinking up unnoticed.
Matteo notices Zing (hopefully) and looks around for a quiet corner where they might talk. He tries to gather his comrades together as quietly as he can, perhaps outside the temple if that can be done without attracting attention?
The gang notices Zing as he isn’t trying to hide from them. Once into the fold and you all walk outside out of ear shot. Which nobody pays any attention to or mind. He relays the information about the office and the long hallway and stairs that lead into the mountain.
I think... says Matteo to the assembled group, slowly and in a very low voice... we should accept their kind offer and stay the night. We can investigate what you found without their scrutiny, and under cover of darkness. What do you think?
"Perhaps you are right... I do not think we have finished the task asked of us in this place" Drax would whisper while feeling his disguised black talon finger.
Once settled talking with one another Zand’ayl approaches once more. “Are you to be spending the night?” We’ve made arrangements. He takes you back into the temple (the middle one where the door and path are). Going upstairs a circular staircase overlooking the library you walk down a hall. The warm red rug is a nice cushion under your feet. There are paintings lining the hall, clearly a more intellectual museum vibe more than pure decoration. He bring you to a room. It’s spacious with a table in the middle and along the walls are five hammock beds. It’s not much but comfortable. “You’re welcome to sleep here and to study as much as you want within the library. They will bring dinner to you or you can eat with the rest of us if you wish.”
"Thank you very much for your hospitality" Drax would say with a smile and nod as he looks over their sleeping arrangements.
You keep to your room as the meal they provide is brought up to you. It’s plenty of steamed vegetables and buns mixed with some meat and a gravy sauce. A hearty meal with some wine and water, it’s not the greatest but decent. They bring a plate of cheeses as well. You wait until you think it’s a good time to check around. Walking out of the door it’s mostly dark as you look down into the library. There are a few candle lights here and there from priests continuing their studies but they are few and far between. Nothing like the day time.
what would you like to do?
We should approach separately, not as a group. Or perhaps in twos. Whatever is least likely to attract attention.
Matteo finds a pleasant spot in the library, where he can see the others headed towards the tunnel. After he sees the first of his companions head down that way, he will wait two minutes and then follow, doing his best not to attract attention. Stealth 12
Drax would look to the group. "The tunnel should definitely be our goal" Drax would say with a nod. "I could change my appearance to that of the old dwarf if you think it would help us.. I do not however.. have the skills required to unlock the door." He would say rubbing his chin.
Having already picked the lock before the door is no problem for Zin, as one by one you all slip into the door and into the hallway. Warmly lit by two torches with the same wooden door to the right. The dark tunnel beckoning you into the dark abyss.
Are you continuing straight down the tunnel or something else? I’ll need a marching order and a perception check from the lead