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OOC Felix got 24 arrows.

There is no sign of struggle, but the piece of cloth hanging from the wooden pole is a note.

 "Hey guys, I found a note... seems some explorers came to the same conclusion maybe they found something."

"Interesting , an obelisk... probably the one Granfather saw in his vision ! Looks like you're right Felix, they were looking for the keys like us."

Looking at the rotten gears, Kurma adds: "it seems the campsite has been abandoned for a long time... nothing here..."

Short rest: 10

Short rest again: 8

Oniss think through the situation.  

"We have one key.  Us, the wizards, and the snake people are also looking for the keys.  I would imagine that there is no way that we are the only one who posses a  key.  Should we move from temple to temple and try to find the keys and seek any other parties to get keys off them en route?  We have fared well with the wizards and the snake people but no so much with the golems.  Maybe we look for other keys and get lucky that someone else with get the golems key and we can just steal it?"

Oniss waits a beat then contiune;

"The statues in the last temple did not have weapons and that golem I saw and some fancy looking wares.  Maybe we dont have to fight the golem just disarm them and trigger the puzzle.  Damn ancients and always making everything a trap or a trick."

"I like that plan, we should wait for the golems but keep moving for the others."

Gertrude also nods to Oniss's suggestion. "Let's go further north? We can try and investigate as much as we can on the way before it gets dark. We still have a few hours."

After the group has finished their short rest Felix will scout ahead heading north. Keeping his eyes out for anything dangerous.

Perception:20

Stealth: 24

Just before Felix goes out the camp to scout, a figure appears from nowhere. A Red Wizard.

"Greetings, adventurers. I am Zagmira. Don't bother to tell me yours, I already know. I come here with an offer, are you willing to hear it, or does your desire to swing swords and cast spells get the best f you?"

Zagmira appears just eighteen years old, yet one half of her face is wizened and old.

Felix will keep his bow and arrow in hand waiting for the other to act.

Gertrude stretches her body up to full height, holding her greataxe in her right hand, tapping it's blade sideways against the palm of her other hand. 

"Welcome, Zagmira, we sometimes talk and sometimes we fight. Lately we haven't found anyone worthy of talking, but many worthy of our blades and spells. Are you worthy of our time?"

Kurma stays silent for now, listening to the voice intonations of the wizard. Trying to detect any deception,

passive insight : 17

edit: I can also roll if you feel it's more like a active skill

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Gertrude stretches her body up to full height, holding her greataxe in her right hand, tapping it's blade sideways against the palm of her other hand. 

"Welcome, Zagmira, we sometimes talk and sometimes we fight. Lately we haven't found anyone worthy of talking, but many worthy of our blades and spells. Are you worthy of our time?"

 Zagmira: " Lady Gertrude, I admit the incompetence of my companions has brought a veil of mistrust between us. Foolish younglings! But the question is: are you worth my time? As I said, I have come with an offer. I am a diviner extraordinaire, the best in Thay, and, therefore, in the Realms. I do know where the other shrines are. We can work together and fight our way against the serpent-folk. I do not want treasure, you can take it all, I just want... him." Zagmira turns her head toward Artus.

Kurma feels that Zagmira has no love for the party, but the offer so far is sincere. What she will do after the deal is settled is difficult to say.

OOC Kurma, generically, you decide if you want to play with the passive score or make a roll.

"Why?"

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"Why?"

 Zagmira: " Because. "

Artus: " You won't have what you are looking for. Go hide in your hole and bother us no more. "

"Artus have been a strong ally and he saved us more than once. You, red wizards, have been antagonising us. You cannot say you are friendly persons. I think I can speak for the group when I say we will stand behind Artus."

Kurma holds his grip on his mace and glance at Oniss and his staff. "Dear Zagmira, I suggest that you help us and we will let you live. What do you say?"

"Well, not all of us but if that's what the groups wants.." Felix mentions jokingly. 

[OOC: waiting for Oniss to see if he wants to do some talking or some charming ;) ]

It takes Irommek a few seconds to process the conversation but Kurma's hint finally dawns on him.

"Ohhhhhh.  Yeah.  What he said."

Irommek turns to Oniss and practically convulses his eyes winking at his friend.

Oniss follow the conversation and carefully listens to Zagmira. 

//Can oOniss determine the race of Zagmira?  Being Half-Elf he knows those of Fey blood are difficult to charm.//