Is there a latching mechanism on the black door or some other apparent means of opening it? If we chose another door I'd say diamond. That door seems to be daring us to enter while the gold door instead seems to be enticing us.
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Arcana check on the locks, to determine what might unlock the enchantments: 16
"I don't have a way to dispel any magical locks or physically unlock them, but I can give someone Guidance from my patron if any of you have the skill set to do so."
"Shall I try dispelling the magical effect? I cannot be certain it will work, as this looks quite powerful, and will require some time to recover before I can do so again. Give me a moment to study this while you consider."
Arcana check to determine the source of the magic, if possible, and to get a sense whether Dispel Magic is likely to work: 21
It's a simple stone room that dead ends ahead but upon further examination there is a passage left and a passage right. With Shadow's light spell the stick with emanate light in a 20ft diameter for one hour, everyone is able to see the passages now.
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Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
To Shadow: "Thank you my friend, it was no trouble at all! I'm afraid I will need to rest for a short time before I can call upon such magic again, however."
"Wait, my gnome?" She says referring to Elly. "I don't think so!"
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
The black door does not move, could it be locked?
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
"The door won't budge" zillah walks up and tries to push it herself
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
Is there a latching mechanism on the black door or some other apparent means of opening it? If we chose another door I'd say diamond. That door seems to be daring us to enter while the gold door instead seems to be enticing us.
Frowning, I ram my shoulder into the door, seeing if it would budge.
Athletics: 25
"The hero sought to save the world.
"If I keep trying, I'll be able to win," the hero thought.
But the harder the hero fought, the further the world seemed to tumble away.
Drowning in doubt, the hero could not even save themselves.
Hero, if you still believe in a brighter future, hold in your heart a thorn that can pierce all doubt."
~ Guild Wars 2
"I do not think that will work" Xenruth says, investigating the door and the area around it for anything that could open it
Investigation 6
Everyone
All the doors are locked by enchantments.
Kohl
Option 1 Roll d100 then choose high or low before posting
Option 2 a constitution saving throw.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
Arcana check on the locks, to determine what might unlock the enchantments: 16
"I don't have a way to dispel any magical locks or physically unlock them, but I can give someone Guidance from my patron if any of you have the skill set to do so."
Elly- Gnome Cleric The Black Maze
"Unfortunately i don't believe my skill set will be of any help with this. Any suggestions?"
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
"Shall I try dispelling the magical effect? I cannot be certain it will work, as this looks quite powerful, and will require some time to recover before I can do so again. Give me a moment to study this while you consider."
Arcana check to determine the source of the magic, if possible, and to get a sense whether Dispel Magic is likely to work: 21
Elly & Professor
It's a simple locking enchantment. The professor's spell worked, the door creaks open with no visible light to reveal what's inside.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
"Good job professor! " Shadow casts Light on a stick and throws it into the open door. ...
{can I see anything with my dark vision?}
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
Zillah pulls out one of her daggers and walks up to the door and tries to examines the darkness.
Perception:24
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
Everyone
It's a simple stone room that dead ends ahead but upon further examination there is a passage left and a passage right. With Shadow's light spell the stick with emanate light in a 20ft diameter for one hour, everyone is able to see the passages now.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
80, high
"The hero sought to save the world.
"If I keep trying, I'll be able to win," the hero thought.
But the harder the hero fought, the further the world seemed to tumble away.
Drowning in doubt, the hero could not even save themselves.
Hero, if you still believe in a brighter future, hold in your heart a thorn that can pierce all doubt."
~ Guild Wars 2
To Shadow: "Thank you my friend, it was no trouble at all! I'm afraid I will need to rest for a short time before I can call upon such magic again, however."
"Shall we?" Shadow gestures towards the door...
Zillah walks in and peers around the corner to the left passage.
Perception 5
Zillah Karai, Teifling Warlock (The Black Maze)
Elliot,teifling sorcerer/ Azriah, Changling Bard/ Freyr Rayn, Human Cleric (Order of the sleeping dragon)
i'll look down the right passage
perception 6
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