Gorrah lands on the ground at Chill's feet, and glanced about expecting some other threat. Seeing nothing more than a talking bush and some other weird stuff though, she narrows her eyes back at the bush. Towards the tail end of Chill's inquiry, the Psuedodragon took it upon herself to stalk closer to the shrubbery, tail and stinger raised just high enough in warning but not truly be a threat. Yet. Stopping about a foot away, she then sends the image of the berries into the shrub's mind, followed by an image of herself laying content.
Back in the other chamber, Rhogar's attention again drifts back to the wolves and their claws. "Hm... It would be morbid, but if I took the whole paw, then.... paw.... Oh! Oli! Should probably check her... him?"Growling a bit in mild frustration, Rhogar briskly makes his way back outside to start calling for the owlbear.
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"That should not be necessary lad" says Krom pointing at Rekuberk's flaming sword "The shrub is not a danger to us." The dwarf places the hammer on his belt hook and looking around asks to the shrub "So you followed Ravisin everywhere you say? Beside the creature in the lake and the moose in this forest, did she awake any other animals or plants?" Krom scratches his chin as he adds "What was Ravisin's purpose here? Have you seen her opening the stone door in the southern chamber?"
Rekuberk raises a brow at the talking shrub, moving to keep his sword away so that it will not set the plant on fire. "This druid seemed like giving things a mind of their own."
Rhogar heads outside and calls for Oli and it only takes a minute to find her. She is up by the other sarcophagus hiding.
The shrub, meanwhile, continues to hide and wail in fear. "The fire of the sword, no hurt no hurt, make the fire go away and I will tell you what I know!"
Rhogar breathes a sigh of relief, and then fell down to a knee roughly before Oli, smiling a toothless smile. "There you are, lil' Oli. It's good to see you safe. Though, perhaps I was being too much of a worrywort, hm?" He said with a bit of mirth to his voice. Rhogar then glances back at the structure again, considering it a moment, before shaking his head his head. 'Probably not safe in there yet. But, if yet more of those wolves came snooping about...' The bronze thought, a grim cast briefly overshadowing his features.
But then, he just snorts, and after some digging about in his pouches, produces some jerky to lure Oli out. "C'mon. Let's reunite with the others." He said, intending to commit the next few minutes if need be towards trying to convince Oli into following him at least into the main chamber.
Meanwhile, Gorrah is looking back and forth between flaming sword and shivering shrub, genuinely seeming uncertain.
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Rekuberk warily does so but keeps his sword drawn as he watches the plant closely, not wanting something else that will come back and attack them later on.
Krom nods to Rekuberk as he puts off the flame on his sword. The dwarf looks at the shrub and says "Now that the fire as been extinguished, would you mind to answer our questions?"
The shrub peaks out and seeing the flames extinguished seems to relax.
"Ravisin blamed Ten-Towners for the death of her twin sister, also a frost druid. I don't know how or when her sister died. She hid her sister’s corpse in the sarcophagus."
The shrub points a branch towards the sarcophagus it stands near.
"She awakened many beasts and plants throughout Icewind Dale. Some of them, such as the white moose, are of an evil bent. Others aren’t. Ravisin often complained about the scruples of the plesiosaurus she awakened in Maer Dualdon. Ravisin used moonbeam spells to trigger the moon dial, enabling the white moose to scry on loggers and hunters by using a magic mirror. She used the same spell to open the doors. If the moon is the same shape as on the door they can also be opened. I have seen the other door opened and it contains another sarcophagus."
Krom scratches his beard as he listens to the shrub. As it finishes its tale, the dwarf thinks for a moment then says "With a day of rest I could attempt to speak with Ravisin's sister, if her corpse still has an head and is not protected by some other spells, maybe she knows something about the location of the Codicil orYthryn. Or we could attempt to use Ravisin's magic mirror to locate both." Krom turns towards Kazri and says "I believe that you too have access to the moonbeam right lass? We do not have the luxury to wait for the moon to be in the same shape of the one on the door or the mirror."
"Fortunately I am able to call upon Helm's aid, and cast moonbeam. Perhaps we can try to open the doors to the south that are locked." Kazri goes to check the door to the south, to see if there any inscription on it.
However, when she gets to the open area, she freezes for a moment. "Oli!!" She then sees that Roghars is bringing the owlbear into their location. "Thank you Mr. Nimbatuul." She says with a sigh of relieve, the proceeds to the south door.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
(@DM: Don't know if you needed an actual check from me or not for coaxing Oli inside, but let me know or roll in my stead whichever would be appropriate. :))
Seeing the problem of the Shrub largely begin to settle itself, and realizing her images of wanting berriers didn't go through to the shrug, Gorrah huffs and flew up try to perch on Chill's shoulder, hoping at least to snuggle for warmth.
Back in the main chambe(hopefully), Rhogar looks up and grins softly back at Kazri. "You are welcome, Lady Kazri. Though to be fair, Oli hadn't been in any real danger, having hidden herself by the Sarcophagus outside."The Bronze regards Oli once more, though this time smirking. "Smart little bean, they are.. heh... I heard through Gorrah what is up, and I'll be right behind you."
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Rekuberk sheathes his sword, moving to lean against the wall and rest a bit as the others to about working their magic to open the doors. As he does so he keeps a close eye on the shrub, not trusting it after the wolves.
As the shrub explains how the doors work and about the mirror you recall what Chill described when he looked around earlier. (E7) Down a short corridor the underground passage narrows before ending at a wall upon which is mounted an oval mirror seven feet tall and half as wide, encircled by a decorative stone frame.
Kazri can see that the door to the south is made of stone and is engraved with a white semicircle with its rounded edge facing toward the right. The symbol matches that seen on the moon dial. There is no handle or lock and the door is secure and closed tight.
Oli bounces towards Kazri and stands near her.
Meanwhile Gorrah is initially upset that his hope for berries has fallen on deaf ears. But the shrub, after it is finished answering the parties questions makes an offer Gorrah cannot refuse.
"Thank you for not killing me. I did not wish to serve Ravisin, but what could I do? I am just a shrub, I could not get away from her. If you are hungry you can eat some of my berries. I know the small flying thing wants some."
Kazri pats Oli on his head. “Please stay here with Uncle Roghar. I will be right back.” The she asks the Dragonborn. “Mr. Nimbaruul, could you keep an eye on the door down that hallway?” Kazri points to E7. “I will see if I am able to open it from the outside.”
Kazri goes to the corresponding symbol on the moon dial and casts Moonbeam.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Chill reaches out and takes a couple of berries and pops them in his mouth. It isn't until after he swallows the berries that he thinks maybe he acted too fast. "I hope those aren't poison berries little shrub. My big friend back there will enjoy burning your branches if they are."
He glances over at Rekuburk as he says this.
"So what now shrub? I know a halfling that bakes amazing cookies that could use fresh berries if you don't have an evil bent like Ravisin."
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Rhogar cants his head to the side a little at the request, but would promptly nod in acquiance. "As you wish, Lady Kazri." He said to Kazri, then looked down to Oli. "And you, little one. Keep your eyes peeled as well. For though mines is sharp, this is good learning moment for you."He said, grinning toothlessly, and well aware that Oli didn't understand a word of anything.
Meanwhile, Gorrah's eyes light(not literally) at the offer, and is quick to skitter down Chill's arm as the Tabaxi reached to pluck some berries in order to snag a few of her own. But unlike her current perch, she never complains or threatens the shrub after the fact, as savoring every bite became paramount for her.
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((I'm assuming Kazri means to open the door. E7 is a passage that leads to a mirror.))
Oli stays where he is as Kazri steps to the door to the south and casting her spell she sheds the light of the moonbeam spell onto the door. She is able to pull it open and looks inside
E8 - This circular chamber has an intricately carved, domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus.
Krom further searches E9, Ravisin's room, but besides the contents of an herbalism kit that are spread across the top of the sarcophagus he finds nothing else of value besides some clothing a sleeping mat and blankets.
a silver implement that is shaped like a tree branch and is strung with small golden bells - On Ravisin's body
a silver-bladed sickle that glimmers softly with moonlight - On Ravisin's body
The shrub seems delighted that you are enjoying the berries and assures you that they are not poison berries. "They are blueberries! Do you really know someone who could use my berries in cookies? I would love to go! I'm not evil, I promise!"
E1. Elf Statues Six elevated, white marble statues arranged in a line depict slender, robed figures facing northward. The engraving on their faces has been worn away by the wind, but pointed ears make the statues identifiable as elves.
E2. Barrow Entrance Embedded in the hillside south of the circular indentation is a stone door with no visible handles or hinges.
E3. Marble Gazebo In the middle of the gazebo sits an unlit stone brazier, its bowl twenty inches in diameter. The brazier is full of snow and pine needles that the winds have swept away from the gazebo’s polished marble floor.
E4. Sarcophagus and Crystal Pillars Atop the eastern berm, a granite sarcophagus rests in a half-circle defined by five crystal pillars. Clearing the snow off the lid reveals an engraving of a brazier. You also notice a carving near the top of each pillar; from north to south, these images depict a twig, a pinecone, a flame, a feather, and a humanoid hand.
E5. Moon Dial Rising from the center of the circular depression is a tall, triangular, crystal gnomon—a device one typically finds in the middle of a sundial. It is thick near the base and narrows to a sharp point at the top. The snow around the gnomon has melted away, revealing a circle of symbols carved into the stone around it. The symbols depict phases of the moon, suggesting that the circular depression is not a sundial, but a moon dial.
Something has punched a rough hole in the wall in the northwest edge of the depression, creating a dark opening that leads under the hill.
E6. Barrow The spacious chamber tucked under the hill is strewn with bones
E7. Mirror of the Full Moon The underground passage narrows before ending at a wall upon which is mounted an oval mirror seven feet tall and half as wide, encircled by a decorative stone frame.
E8. First Tomb of the Half-Moon
This circular chamber has an intricately carved, domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus.
E9. Second Tomb of the Half-Moon
This circular chamber has an intricately carved domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus. Someone has turned this tomb into living quarters, as evidenced by a rack of drying herbs and an unfurled bedroll behind the sarcophagus.
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Gorrah lands on the ground at Chill's feet, and glanced about expecting some other threat. Seeing nothing more than a talking bush and some other weird stuff though, she narrows her eyes back at the bush. Towards the tail end of Chill's inquiry, the Psuedodragon took it upon herself to stalk closer to the shrubbery, tail and stinger raised just high enough in warning but not truly be a threat. Yet. Stopping about a foot away, she then sends the image of the berries into the shrub's mind, followed by an image of herself laying content.
Back in the other chamber, Rhogar's attention again drifts back to the wolves and their claws. "Hm... It would be morbid, but if I took the whole paw, then.... paw.... Oh! Oli! Should probably check her... him?" Growling a bit in mild frustration, Rhogar briskly makes his way back outside to start calling for the owlbear.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
"That should not be necessary lad" says Krom pointing at Rekuberk's flaming sword "The shrub is not a danger to us."
The dwarf places the hammer on his belt hook and looking around asks to the shrub "So you followed Ravisin everywhere you say? Beside the creature in the lake and the moose in this forest, did she awake any other animals or plants?" Krom scratches his chin as he adds "What was Ravisin's purpose here? Have you seen her opening the stone door in the southern chamber?"
Rekuberk raises a brow at the talking shrub, moving to keep his sword away so that it will not set the plant on fire. "This druid seemed like giving things a mind of their own."
Rhogar heads outside and calls for Oli and it only takes a minute to find her. She is up by the other sarcophagus hiding.
The shrub, meanwhile, continues to hide and wail in fear. "The fire of the sword, no hurt no hurt, make the fire go away and I will tell you what I know!"
Chill looks back at Rekuburk.
"Hey Rekuburk, would you mind putting the flames out on your sword? I'm not sure we are going to get anything out of the shrub until you do."
Rhogar breathes a sigh of relief, and then fell down to a knee roughly before Oli, smiling a toothless smile. "There you are, lil' Oli. It's good to see you safe. Though, perhaps I was being too much of a worrywort, hm?" He said with a bit of mirth to his voice. Rhogar then glances back at the structure again, considering it a moment, before shaking his head his head. 'Probably not safe in there yet. But, if yet more of those wolves came snooping about...' The bronze thought, a grim cast briefly overshadowing his features.
But then, he just snorts, and after some digging about in his pouches, produces some jerky to lure Oli out. "C'mon. Let's reunite with the others." He said, intending to commit the next few minutes if need be towards trying to convince Oli into following him at least into the main chamber.
Meanwhile, Gorrah is looking back and forth between flaming sword and shivering shrub, genuinely seeming uncertain.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Rekuberk warily does so but keeps his sword drawn as he watches the plant closely, not wanting something else that will come back and attack them later on.
Krom nods to Rekuberk as he puts off the flame on his sword. The dwarf looks at the shrub and says "Now that the fire as been extinguished, would you mind to answer our questions?"
"Thank you Rekuburk." Chill says and then turns back to the shrub.
"Now tell us what is going on here. You no longer need to fear Ravisin."
The shrub peaks out and seeing the flames extinguished seems to relax.
"Ravisin blamed Ten-Towners for the death of her twin sister, also a frost druid. I don't know how or when her sister died. She hid her sister’s corpse in the sarcophagus."
The shrub points a branch towards the sarcophagus it stands near.
"She awakened many beasts and plants throughout Icewind Dale. Some of them, such as the white moose, are of an evil bent. Others aren’t. Ravisin often complained about the scruples of the plesiosaurus she awakened in Maer Dualdon. Ravisin used moonbeam spells to trigger the moon dial, enabling the white moose to scry on loggers and hunters by using a magic mirror. She used the same spell to open the doors. If the moon is the same shape as on the door they can also be opened. I have seen the other door opened and it contains another sarcophagus."
Krom scratches his beard as he listens to the shrub. As it finishes its tale, the dwarf thinks for a moment then says "With a day of rest I could attempt to speak with Ravisin's sister, if her corpse still has an head and is not protected by some other spells, maybe she knows something about the location of the Codicil or Ythryn. Or we could attempt to use Ravisin's magic mirror to locate both."
Krom turns towards Kazri and says "I believe that you too have access to the moonbeam right lass? We do not have the luxury to wait for the moon to be in the same shape of the one on the door or the mirror."
"Fortunately I am able to call upon Helm's aid, and cast moonbeam. Perhaps we can try to open the doors to the south that are locked." Kazri goes to check the door to the south, to see if there any inscription on it.
However, when she gets to the open area, she freezes for a moment. "Oli!!" She then sees that Roghars is bringing the owlbear into their location. "Thank you Mr. Nimbatuul." She says with a sigh of relieve, the proceeds to the south door.
Perception: 5 (if needed)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
(@DM: Don't know if you needed an actual check from me or not for coaxing Oli inside, but let me know or roll in my stead whichever would be appropriate. :))
Seeing the problem of the Shrub largely begin to settle itself, and realizing her images of wanting berriers didn't go through to the shrug, Gorrah huffs and flew up try to perch on Chill's shoulder, hoping at least to snuggle for warmth.
Back in the main chambe(hopefully), Rhogar looks up and grins softly back at Kazri. "You are welcome, Lady Kazri. Though to be fair, Oli hadn't been in any real danger, having hidden herself by the Sarcophagus outside." The Bronze regards Oli once more, though this time smirking. "Smart little bean, they are.. heh... I heard through Gorrah what is up, and I'll be right behind you."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Rekuberk sheathes his sword, moving to lean against the wall and rest a bit as the others to about working their magic to open the doors. As he does so he keeps a close eye on the shrub, not trusting it after the wolves.
As the shrub explains how the doors work and about the mirror you recall what Chill described when he looked around earlier. (E7) Down a short corridor the underground passage narrows before ending at a wall upon which is mounted an oval mirror seven feet tall and half as wide, encircled by a decorative stone frame.
Kazri can see that the door to the south is made of stone and is engraved with a white semicircle with its rounded edge facing toward the right. The symbol matches that seen on the moon dial. There is no handle or lock and the door is secure and closed tight.
Oli bounces towards Kazri and stands near her.
Meanwhile Gorrah is initially upset that his hope for berries has fallen on deaf ears. But the shrub, after it is finished answering the parties questions makes an offer Gorrah cannot refuse.
"Thank you for not killing me. I did not wish to serve Ravisin, but what could I do? I am just a shrub, I could not get away from her. If you are hungry you can eat some of my berries. I know the small flying thing wants some."
Kazri pats Oli on his head. “Please stay here with Uncle Roghar. I will be right back.” The she asks the Dragonborn. “Mr. Nimbaruul, could you keep an eye on the door down that hallway?” Kazri points to E7. “I will see if I am able to open it from the outside.”
Kazri goes to the corresponding symbol on the moon dial and casts Moonbeam.
(FYI. Kazri only has one 2nd spell slot left.)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Chill reaches out and takes a couple of berries and pops them in his mouth. It isn't until after he swallows the berries that he thinks maybe he acted too fast. "I hope those aren't poison berries little shrub. My big friend back there will enjoy burning your branches if they are."
He glances over at Rekuburk as he says this.
"So what now shrub? I know a halfling that bakes amazing cookies that could use fresh berries if you don't have an evil bent like Ravisin."
Krom chants an hymn of Guidance as he searches Ravisin's room (Investigation 11 + 4 of Guidance )
The dwarf, on his way towards the mirror, will also take a couple of berries "They are very tasty, Chill."
Rhogar cants his head to the side a little at the request, but would promptly nod in acquiance. "As you wish, Lady Kazri." He said to Kazri, then looked down to Oli. "And you, little one. Keep your eyes peeled as well. For though mines is sharp, this is good learning moment for you." He said, grinning toothlessly, and well aware that Oli didn't understand a word of anything.
Rhogarception: 6. (if needed for keeping lookout)
Meanwhile, Gorrah's eyes light(not literally) at the offer, and is quick to skitter down Chill's arm as the Tabaxi reached to pluck some berries in order to snag a few of her own. But unlike her current perch, she never complains or threatens the shrub after the fact, as savoring every bite became paramount for her.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
((I'm assuming Kazri means to open the door. E7 is a passage that leads to a mirror.))
Oli stays where he is as Kazri steps to the door to the south and casting her spell she sheds the light of the moonbeam spell onto the door. She is able to pull it open and looks inside
E8 - This circular chamber has an intricately carved, domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus.
Krom further searches E9, Ravisin's room, but besides the contents of an herbalism kit that are spread across the top of the sarcophagus he finds nothing else of value besides some clothing a sleeping mat and blankets.
In summary - items found of value so far:
an herbalism kit
a silver implement that is shaped like a tree branch and is strung with small golden bells - On Ravisin's body
a silver-bladed sickle that glimmers softly with moonlight - On Ravisin's body
The shrub seems delighted that you are enjoying the berries and assures you that they are not poison berries. "They are blueberries! Do you really know someone who could use my berries in cookies? I would love to go! I'm not evil, I promise!"
E1. Elf Statues
Six elevated, white marble statues arranged in a line depict slender, robed figures facing northward. The engraving on their faces has been worn away by the wind, but pointed ears make the statues identifiable as elves.
E2. Barrow Entrance
Embedded in the hillside south of the circular indentation is a stone door with no visible handles or hinges.
E3. Marble Gazebo
In the middle of the gazebo sits an unlit stone brazier, its bowl twenty inches in diameter. The brazier is full of snow and pine needles that the winds have swept away from the gazebo’s polished marble floor.
E4. Sarcophagus and Crystal Pillars
Atop the eastern berm, a granite sarcophagus rests in a half-circle defined by five crystal pillars. Clearing the snow off the lid reveals an engraving of a brazier. You also notice a carving near the top of each pillar; from north to south, these images depict a twig, a pinecone, a flame, a feather, and a humanoid hand.
E5. Moon Dial
Rising from the center of the circular depression is a tall, triangular, crystal gnomon—a device one typically finds in the middle of a sundial. It is thick near the base and narrows to a sharp point at the top. The snow around the gnomon has melted away, revealing a circle of symbols carved into the stone around it. The symbols depict phases of the moon, suggesting that the circular depression is not a sundial, but a moon dial.
Something has punched a rough hole in the wall in the northwest edge of the depression, creating a dark opening that leads under the hill.
E6. Barrow
The spacious chamber tucked under the hill is strewn with bones
E7. Mirror of the Full Moon
The underground passage narrows before ending at a wall upon which is mounted an oval mirror seven feet tall and half as wide, encircled by a decorative stone frame.
E8. First Tomb of the Half-Moon
This circular chamber has an intricately carved, domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus.
E9. Second Tomb of the Half-Moon
This circular chamber has an intricately carved domed ceiling twenty feet high. A beam of light shines down from the top of the dome, illuminating a rectangular stone sarcophagus. Someone has turned this tomb into living quarters, as evidenced by a rack of drying herbs and an unfurled bedroll behind the sarcophagus.