"Curious." Vindariel looked at the drawing, pondering. "X marks the spot." He pauses "And it seems I'm starting to talk to myself. That can't be good."

Pocketing the money and the amulet, he makes his way back up, leaving the armor on the man.
Back on the fresh air, he makes a mental note to look out for this claw tree.

That done, he continues his exploration east ward.

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Perception, if necessary
Vindariel (1d20)[16]+3
Crystal (1d20)[10]+6