Yeah the kids gone

Kerric:

Stumbling to a knee after the mighty swing from the cultist, Kerric prepares to answer with a slash of his own, but Ebele takes down the opponent before he can complete his action.  Instead, he just kneels and breathes heavily, barely holding on to consciousness.

Looking carefully at the figure, Kerric checks him for identifying clothing or masks, plus possible healing potions or other useful items.

Perception:  9

He is wearing earth tones. And has the mark ypu have seen before.

At this point, Ebele would realize her mistake. She'd pull back into a neutral stance, head hung. Bringing her hand to her face, she would pinch the bridge of her nose to stop herself from cursing.

the only thing found on the body strapped to his back are 4  metal bars each a foot-long spindle of iron, like two long, four-sided pyramids joined at the base

another curious thing   now noticed, once the body hit the ground the monoliths all appear to be floating about 2 inches off the ground

Perception: 20 RP Does Ebele see the monoliths and Kerrics wounds.

Ebele will reach out and place a gentle hand on Kerric's shoulder. "Do you need a breather?" It was faint, but the warrior would be able to sense an uplift of his inner power.

Spending 1 Ki point for Hands of Healing to heal Kerric: 4

"Xalkas, T'chal'fronack'zcinicker, Rehgys? The monoliths are now floating. Care to enlighten us?" The monk would ask a little concerned since it happened when the body hit the ground. Sure they would know, or be able to figure something out.

Yes

Curious why the stones are now floating Xalkas examines them curious if it’s the same effect as before.

arcana 18

It seems to be the same as in the other room. But after a minute the stones settle back to the ground

 But it seems the floor was causing the stones to levitate

Kerric:

“Yes, thank you Ebele,” says Kerric as the wound begins to close.  “I could use a rest for a few minutes to get my breath back.  It seems this cultist has the Black Earth sigil upon it too., as well as this strange device.  I wonder what it is used for?” he ponders aloud.

Xalkas takes the device from their now deceased foe and begins experimenting with it. Believing it to be the reason the stones were moving.

Xalkas you recognize these as Mirabar trade bars from the Dwarven city of Mirabar, usually used by caravans for trading

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker frowns at the boy and old man having vanished. He glances around the room at the group "We could...go after them....they don't have a huge lead...." he points over his shoulder.  He notices the bars of iron Xalkas has, "Are those trade bars? How many?"  Forgetting his pursuit plan he digs through his bag to pull out his ledger and begin scribbling on it.

Reghys looks at you all: "I think it's best we gather what evidence we can and then get out of here. If reinforcements are soon arriving, I don't want to be found near the dead cultist, regardless if they're with the village or the cult."

“True. But what about the dead bodies the rats were eating? Seems there’s more going on here. Maybe we should fetch the constable?”

"I am alright with trying to convince him of whatever story we want to spin, but it might be best if we know what story that is, before we bring the law to the site of our vicious multiple manslaughter."

About this time you hear footsteps amd possibly the boys voice.  "An i heard fighting. Then they freed me"

Ebele would nod to Kerric. Her posture would relax when Xalkas would complete his assessment. She was thankful for his knowledge. She'd consider Rehgys's suggestion when she'd hear footsteps. The monk would tilt her head to listen. A small smirk would appear on her lips if she'd recognize the boys voice. "Perhaps he's already here..." She'd say in response to Xalkas.

Reghys is placing their finger on their lips, and made sure that they would be the first person that anyone entering the room would see. QUickly turning to T, Reghys gives him a look, hoping the tiefling understands that he should try and move the body behind a pillar or something. Then they call out to the boy: "We're back here. It's all quite safe now!"

The boy rushes in followed by one of the "deputies" and Harburk Tuthmarillar

"Whats all this then,  he asked,  and you said Baragustas was down here as well?

(There were 4 trade bars in total)