"Hmm... my bugs could get through there, but... I can't see through them so not like that would help. I wonder if there are any sunbursts around," Bugs questions. He then begins to search for some sort of lever or button or device to raise the stone.
No levers, nothing that would allow to move block easily. It looks as if the block was placed here intentionally to prevent access into the chambers, though upper or lower - hard to tell.
Ramious puts his hand out to Bernard, and gives him a nod. Seemingly in a "shush shush" sort of motion, he gets Bernard to move back and nods to everyone in a knowing sort of way, though nobody has any idea what they are supposedly supposed to know. Then, he holds forth his axe and wills it to dissolve the stand stone that's in their way. (he casts Passwall from the axe).
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What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer? Class.
The whole stone did not melt - it was too wide - but suddenly by Ramious's word a passage opened up in it, a tunnel with smooth walls, big enough for anyone to get through.
(Which direction - left (back) or right (forward up)? )
Leon stares at the stone for a long moment, then glances to Ramious, a smile forming on his lips. "Nice axe..." he tells the warrior with a nod of approval.
"And now there is space big enough for a person... I shall check out the other side. Thanks for making that easy." With that Bernard would sneak through while the others chat and look around.
Ramious bows to Bugs and stands aside, motioning through with his hand, as he says in his best impression of a noble with a haughty tone, "Of course good sir, after you."
One by one you came to the next corridor - a ramp that leads gently up from south to north. Set in the floor at two-foot intervals are smooth stone cylinders that apparently function as rollers and most likely were used to slid that stone block you went through. Walking up you feel as if breathing became easier, same way one would feel leaving a room with stuffy stale air, noticeable only by the contrast with fresh air outside.
The the ramp turns into another corridor that bends and twists until you find yourself in another one, running in parallel to the ramp, with two exits - a bit back into the big seemingly empty room and another one further into the pyramid.
As you approach a bend in the passage, you see a series of faint line drawings on the walls depicting people playing a game that uses a ball and has goals on either end of the playing field.
At the place where the corridor bends is a capstone that seemingly covers a hole in the floor. Etched into the top of the slab are several glyphs obscured by a layer of dust. This writing, in the same ancient language you saw before, reads, “Sacred game will prove your worth. Turn back or meet the challenge of pelota.”
Five feet above the capstone in the east wall is a hemispherical depression 1 foot in diameter.
Bugs will agree. Looking at the capstone and seeing the glyph he says, "There is a glyph here and I can't read it. So ill not touch it incase that is the trap or instructions. Instead ill look st the drawings and see if I can figure out the rules."
Investigating drawings to figure out how to play 16
The pictures depict two men, wearing padding on their arms and hips, with a large ball traveling between them. On one of the pictures a man sending the ball toward the goal (looking like the depression on the wall above the capstone). It might be safe to assume, another goal is on the other side of the corridor.
You do not see any ball around - most likely it's under the capstone, that itself looks quite heavy but not trapped. The depression does produce some magical aura (Transmutation) but other than that - nothing right now stands out.
Ramious hooks his axe on his belt, letting go of it for the first time any of the group has noticed. He pulls out three javelins, and a crowbar. "Let's all work together, and try to pry this capstone so that it slides to the left....we'll use the wall and these javelins for leverage until there's enough space to get between it and the wall."
He hands the Javelins to each of them, then sticks the prybar inbetween the stone and the right wall. "Ready?" Once everyone uses the javelin's as pry bars and get them inbetween the wall and the stone, he nods and they all pull, trying to edge the stone to the left.
"I was thinking, one of my magical hands could also pull some rope around the outside of it if we want to pull it towards us, but....it seems like getting it to go left will be the most useful."
Athletics check if needed: 18
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Ramious had to use all his Strength along with help of others to move the thing. But the moment the capstone was shifted away, a wide stone slab fell down blocking the exit from the corridor. The noise echoing from the other side signaled that the long hall is locked on both ends. Several glyphs lighted up along the walls, slightly illuminating the compound. The orange ring flashed around the goal above the pit and another goal at the west end of the hall 140 feet away are limned in orange light as well now and became visible.
Beneath the stone lid you found a pit filled with the skeletal remains. Atop the bones rested several figurines, all made of jade, and a glistening black ball 1 foot in diameter.
Presumably, you would have to play if you want to leave the place and the ball in the pit is probably the one you are supposed to use.
"Hmm... my bugs could get through there, but... I can't see through them so not like that would help. I wonder if there are any sunbursts around," Bugs questions. He then begins to search for some sort of lever or button or device to raise the stone.
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No levers, nothing that would allow to move block easily. It looks as if the block was placed here intentionally to prevent access into the chambers, though upper or lower - hard to tell.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Ramious puts his hand out to Bernard, and gives him a nod. Seemingly in a "shush shush" sort of motion, he gets Bernard to move back and nods to everyone in a knowing sort of way, though nobody has any idea what they are supposedly supposed to know. Then, he holds forth his axe and wills it to dissolve the stand stone that's in their way. (he casts Passwall from the axe).
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
The whole stone did not melt - it was too wide - but suddenly by Ramious's word a passage opened up in it, a tunnel with smooth walls, big enough for anyone to get through.
(Which direction - left (back) or right (forward up)? )
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Leon stares at the stone for a long moment, then glances to Ramious, a smile forming on his lips. "Nice axe..." he tells the warrior with a nod of approval.
"And now there is space big enough for a person... I shall check out the other side. Thanks for making that easy." With that Bernard would sneak through while the others chat and look around.
(right (forward up))
Ramious bows to Bugs and stands aside, motioning through with his hand, as he says in his best impression of a noble with a haughty tone, "Of course good sir, after you."
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Alyssa would take a moment to jot another note within her journal, but otherwise would wait silently for Bugs to return with his report.
just an unstable unicorn.
Ramious follows behind bugs, staying 20 feet behind him.
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Leon takes up his normal rear-guard position once more.
One by one you came to the next corridor - a ramp that leads gently up from south to north. Set in the floor at two-foot intervals are smooth stone cylinders that apparently function as rollers and most likely were used to slid that stone block you went through. Walking up you feel as if breathing became easier, same way one would feel leaving a room with stuffy stale air, noticeable only by the contrast with fresh air outside.
The the ramp turns into another corridor that bends and twists until you find yourself in another one, running in parallel to the ramp, with two exits - a bit back into the big seemingly empty room and another one further into the pyramid.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Bugs will press on further in. "The big bad has bot to be in the center right?"
Ramious shrugs and continues following Bugs.
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
As you approach a bend in the passage, you see a series of faint line drawings on the walls depicting people playing a game that uses a ball and has goals on either end of the playing field.
At the place where the corridor bends is a capstone that seemingly covers a hole in the floor. Etched into the top of the slab are several glyphs obscured by a layer of dust. This writing, in the same ancient language you saw before, reads, “Sacred game will prove your worth. Turn back or meet the challenge of pelota.”
Five feet above the capstone in the east wall is a hemispherical depression 1 foot in diameter.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Leon glances around then starts to cast detect magic As he does so he suggests someone check the capstone for traps.
Bugs will agree. Looking at the capstone and seeing the glyph he says, "There is a glyph here and I can't read it. So ill not touch it incase that is the trap or instructions. Instead ill look st the drawings and see if I can figure out the rules."
Investigating drawings to figure out how to play 16
The pictures depict two men, wearing padding on their arms and hips, with a large ball traveling between them. On one of the pictures a man sending the ball toward the goal (looking like the depression on the wall above the capstone). It might be safe to assume, another goal is on the other side of the corridor.
You do not see any ball around - most likely it's under the capstone, that itself looks quite heavy but not trapped. The depression does produce some magical aura (Transmutation) but other than that - nothing right now stands out.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Ramious hooks his axe on his belt, letting go of it for the first time any of the group has noticed. He pulls out three javelins, and a crowbar. "Let's all work together, and try to pry this capstone so that it slides to the left....we'll use the wall and these javelins for leverage until there's enough space to get between it and the wall."
He hands the Javelins to each of them, then sticks the prybar inbetween the stone and the right wall. "Ready?" Once everyone uses the javelin's as pry bars and get them inbetween the wall and the stone, he nods and they all pull, trying to edge the stone to the left.
"I was thinking, one of my magical hands could also pull some rope around the outside of it if we want to pull it towards us, but....it seems like getting it to go left will be the most useful."
Athletics check if needed: 18
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
With a shrug Leon moves to help Ramious with his effort.
Ramious had to use all his Strength along with help of others to move the thing. But the moment the capstone was shifted away, a wide stone slab fell down blocking the exit from the corridor. The noise echoing from the other side signaled that the long hall is locked on both ends. Several glyphs lighted up along the walls, slightly illuminating the compound. The orange ring flashed around the goal above the pit and another goal at the west end of the hall 140 feet away are limned in orange light as well now and became visible.
Beneath the stone lid you found a pit filled with the skeletal remains. Atop the bones rested several figurines, all made of jade, and a glistening black ball 1 foot in diameter.
Presumably, you would have to play if you want to leave the place and the ball in the pit is probably the one you are supposed to use.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice