"Blasphemous!" with a sudden rage Reya pushed the statue from it's pedestal - not an easy feat for a however skilled but still not that hugely build woman! - and with explosive sound the angel figure broke into countless pieces. Something heavy and metallic was thrown aside - it was a mace, which head kept shedding bright light in a 5-foot-radius on the stone floor. 

Fran will raise her brows impressed with Reya’s strength and sudden urge to shove the statue. As it comes crashing down and reveals a shiny hammer, the artificer would let out a whistle. “Any one recognize that hammer?” She was curious if it was something that’d stand out to the hellrider. And if not, she figured Polly would be all over identifying it.

If the mace had anything to do with Hellriders, Reya did not indicate it in any way. Instead she kicked the pedestal in a last surge of anger and repeated "blasphemous!". Then she finally saw reaction of the group to her outburst and explained herself: "You can not understand it! Zariel is sacred to many of us! She stayed behind in the Hell to let what's left of Hellriders of the past to return. To see her here, guarded by a devil and worshipped as a devil by those ... things! How dare they!" "Agh! We have to find Thavius - I am terrified to think of all the horrors he must have endure here!."

Hammer?  Choir looks at the fallen weapon. It's a shiny mace. Glowy, even.  She supposes nobody should touch it until it's checked out thoroughly.

She supposes....

But...

How can it be evil if it's giving off beautiful, bright light like that? Choir picks up the mace to examine it.

And... nothing bad happen to Choir. The weapon looks and feels crafted exceptionally well, begging for a good use.

”Urgh..” Polly had unluckily still been on the statue when Reya went in to berserker mode and pushed the statue. How she could be alright after a fall like that was a miracle but she was. In the fall she had leaped from the shoulders of the statue and tumbled on the floor and ended up on her back. 

“Bubbles Reya! Next time, atleast give me time to get down!”

She rise up and walks over to Choir. “So this thing is what let out that light... want me to inspect it for you Choir?”

Choir hand the mace to Polly for examination.

Polly rolled down from Reya's shoulder, not statues. Not that it made landing less hard, but at least statue did not foll on top of her. Nevertheless, it was worth an apology, and Reya did mange "Sorry", though, it was with a clear "yes, yes" in it - Reya obviously worried too much about Thavius to think about anything else. She also kept away from the robes and masks, may be in hope there will be not enough of them for her.

Polly'e Detect Magic

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After getting lifted up she climbe up on its shoulders ”I wonder..” Polly say ”..if there is something hidden in its head.” And she would knock on it. 

 ooc: I actually meant that Polly climbed on top of the stature. Next time I’ll be clearer of what Polly’s doing 🙈 

Choir twirls the mace experimentally. It feels lighter than her hammer, and probably will not do as much damage.  But it's magic. And it can give off light.  of course...so can she.

She holds it up, wondering if this could be of more use to someone else. "Whose is this?" she asks.

Giving a slow clap, Adray responds to the the might push of the statue.  "By the god's that was impressive.  I'm glad we accepted the off of your aid in this situation."  In response to the Choir's question he says.  "I do not need the weapon, or more to the point, much of my training requires free hands."  He wiggles his fingers.  "I suggest one of you keep it, maybe you Choir so you don't have to keep casting your spell for light on your shield."

He turns to the secret door found and says, "So before we continue I propose Polly stands on Choir's shoulders and drape one of the robes over them.  That should bring you to about the same height as a cultist."

((If nobody else claims it, then Choir will keep it.))

Having seen Choirs use of the warhammer, Ordrag asks if he can give it a try, at least until Choir decides if she prefers the glowy mace...

Choir gives her warhammer to Ordrag to test drive.

”Well then, if eferyone is ready, let us see what is behind the hidden door.” As she says it she’s getting ready for battle. 

"Thought ye'd never ask!" Fran will make a grand gesture to the mystery door. If the others are ready, she'd open it.

It took some time to understand how the door can be opened - there are no door handles, hinges or any indications where to press or what to move. But Fran's mechanically inclined brain finally figured it out and the door silently moved aside, revealing the next room.

OOC: Now, before we act - marching order and outlook: who is first, who is dressed up as a cultist, did Polly and Choir took Adray's advice seriously and impersonate one cultist? (For simplicity Reya - without the robe and the mask - is guarding the rear.

Polly will probably go in the back line. She did not heed Adreys advice, just wrote it off as a bad joke. 

(No, 3 kobolds in a trench coat?)

Adray, having the mask and robe on, and seemingly most convincing due to not wearing armor, will move into the room first.  He strides through the door like it's nothing and he belongs there believe that it would be less suspicious than slinking around.  

Perception if needed: 21

Fran would follow behind Adray wearing the robes and mask. Brutus would stay back with Reya.