[Nexus] Reinholdt's Repository

[MethosH]

[Artifact Hunt]

Gawlen stopped by the statues. "Hello." he says to them.

[Jacklu]

[artifact hunt]

Joan looks at the temple.

Raiding an ancient temple to find a lost treasure. Things are feeling nostalgic. My last adventure had me fighting off aliens. Ratings tanked hard, though there were a few die hard fans that still defend it. Still, it's nice to get back to my roots, you know?

[Artemis97]

[Artifact Hunt]

The temple is still across the narrow, crumbling bridge that hangs over the deep gorge. Crossing it will not be a simple task, as it looks like it might collapse at any moment. From this side of the bridge, as far as you can tell, there aren't any proper doors on the front of the temple.

The wind worn statues, sadly, do not reply to Gawlen.

[MethosH]

[Artifact Hunt]

The temple is still across the narrow, crumbling bridge that hangs over the deep gorge. Crossing it will not be a simple task, as it looks like it might collapse at any moment. From this side of the bridge, as far as you can tell, there aren't any proper doors on the front of the temple.

The wind worn statues, sadly, do not reply to Gawlen.

((check your message box, waiting for your reply before doing anything))

[Reinholdt]

[Artifact Hunt]

"We know there's a vault." That was pretty specific.

Hmmm... might have been better to let people go one at a time. Ah well. The Admiral's stuck on the bridge with the Wanderer now. Hopefully they can keep the number down to a minimum though.

"Hey, feel like an uplifting song while we cross the bridge of almost certain doom?"

[MethosH]

[Artifact Hunt]

When the statues don't reply Gawlen feels sad and alone. He feels a sudden energy coming from the door on his chest. The green light the feeds him start to overflow away from him. And it flows towards one of the statues.

The small holes on the statues, made from years of erosion, start to glow green. The statue then turn its head to Gawlen and that makes him happy.

[Rebonack]

Everyone loves crumbling bridges of doom!

They're the best kind of bridge around.

You never know when the wrong step will send you tumbling to your death.

"Feel free to provide whatever music you wish," the Wanderer says as he continues walking toward the other side of the bridge.

He...

Doesn't seem terribly concerned.

There's probably good reason for this.

It might have something to do with the grains of sand orbiting his legs. Because if he can levitate small rocks...

[Artemis97]

[Artifact Hunt]

Next the statue breaks away from the pedestal it was mounted on and steps onto the cliffside. Where eyes had once been, now are glowing green specks. They scan the area, looking at the adventurers gathered here. They settle on the nearest drow and starts to march forward. The drow quickly notices and shouts an alarm.

Those on the bridge will encounter high winds coming down the side of mountain, funnelled through the gap between the cliffs. It's strong, and a gust could push someone over.

[Rebonack]

[Artifact Hunt]

Uh oh!

Lots of wind!

With a gesture the Wanderer creates a smallish sandy dust-devil of rather deceptive strength meant to funnel the incoming wind both upward and downward! Hopefully this will reduce the wind coming his way enough to allow him to pass.

...

He doesn't make one for anyone else.

Though if the Admiral walks lock-step with him he should be shielded as well! Next bunch of people who cross will have to find their own shelter.

[MethosH]

[Artifact Hunt]

Gawlen directs him self to the statue "Hello!"

[Reinholdt]

[Artifact Hunt]

The Admiral flails a bit, rather light, what with being only a skeleton. He thrusts himself up close enough to take advantage of the Wanderer's shield. Well his position on this thing is rather clear now.

[Devixer]

[Artifact Hunt]

Well, all this wind isn't much good. Ashley prepares a few spells in case somebody falls and she needs to go get them, but just stays put and tries to deal with all of the gushing.

[Jacklu]

[artifact hunt]

Joan is just starting across the bridge when the wind hits. She immediately drops into a crouch to provide a smaller profile to be buffeted.

She gasps in panic.

Her hat goes sailing away. Not wasting a moment, she draws her whip and lashes it towards her hat. The tip of the whip snaps around and she draws back hard, pulling the hat towards her. With little apparently concern for her own personal safety, she leans out from the bridge and snatches her hat before it gets taken away for good.

Hat safely back on her head, one hand keeping it secure, she breaths a sigh of relief.

Can we pick up the pace?

She shouts above the wind.

The less time we spend crossing, the better.

[Artemis97]

[Artifact Hunt]

The wind is successflly thwarted by the Wanderer's small cyclone. The now living statue ignores Gawlen and continues to advance on the drow. They've drawn their weapons and are preparing to defend themselves. "What did you do!?" the lead drow shouts at the golem.

[Rebonack]

[Artifact Hunt]

The golem did something silly apparently!

How very silly of it.

Ignoring the complaints of those behind, not to mention utterly unaware of the drow's golem issue what with the noisy wind, the Wanderer will attempt to open the doors!

And if they won't open?

Then he'll butt the hilt of his crystal blade against them and reduce a nice hole in the stone doors to sand. Or try to at least. Because Sand Shaping is very useful when you're in an environment with rocks all over the place!

Earth Shaping would probably be more useful. But hey, work with what you have.

[Reinholdt]

[Artifact Hunt]

The Admiral sticks near the Wanderer for now. This was not the time for his talents yet, so best to wait and watch.

Mostly that show on the other side of the bridge with the panic and golems.

[Artemis97]

[Artifact Hunt]

As mentioned before, there are no doors on the temple, just a carved opening in the rock. This leads into a coutyard like space. Inside, sunlight filters down from an opening several stories above. Other floors of the temple open onto the atrium. A fountain at the center of the room bubbles, likely fed by a spring. A carved collanade line the left and right side of the courtyard, leading to rooms beyond. Directly ahead are a set of large stone doors, carved with symbols inset with mithral. Someone may be able to recognize them as elvish. All around, the living rock is decorated with symbols of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as images of elves.

[Jacklu]

[Artifact hunt]

Joan looks back at the statue and sighs. She draws a pistol, takes careful aim, and fires at its knee, hoping to take off half a leg and slow it down enough for the drow to escape or finish it off.

[Rebonack]

[Artifact Hunt]

Arrow bullet to the knee!

And the Wanderer will totally try to open the big fancy doors! Later.

But first?

He'll head over to the spring! Everyone likes springs. They provide water that you can drink! And drinking water is really great just in case you don't want to die! The Wanderer takes a small pinch of salt out of a pouch at his side and tosses it into the water before muttering a prayer of cleansing.

You know.

Just in case the water is poisoned or something.

He'll then dip his water-skin into the fountain to fill it.

[Devixer]

[Artifact Hunt]

Ashley will stick with the rest of the group, but look around at all of the decorations. At the same time, she tries to feel for any residual magic inside the room she's in.

[Reinholdt]

[Artifact Hunt]

Well.

There's only one reasonable thing to do here.

The Admiral walks up to the doors and knocks.

[MethosH]

[Artifact Hunt]

"I DID NOTHING!" Screams Gawlen as grabs the undamaged leg of the statue using his amazing strength.

[Artemis97]

[Artifact Hunt]

Joan's shot successfully takes out the statue's knee, which slows it down considerably. Gawlen grabbing its leg stops it entirely. It doesn't like that. The statue attempts to free itself from the Golem's grip, and rains down blows with its stone fists.

The Wanderer will find the water is cold and clear and refreshing. IT's also blessed, but he probably can't tell by drinking it.

Ashley will pick up on a lot of background magic. Despite the age of this place, or perhaps because of it, there is a strong divine presence here. If she casts a directed spell to detect magic, she'll find there are quite a few wards still protecting the stone doors leading deeper into the temple.

The Admiral's knuckles rap sharply on the stone, the sound echoing through the quiet of the atrium. Should he try the handle, he will find the door is locked.

Up on the stories above, something stirs. It's possible birds or other animals have taken up residence here, and are now moving about since the place has been disturbed.

[Reinholdt]

[Artifact Hunt]

"People really should enchant doors to open when they're knocked on." That'd be nice.

"Anyone here good at dealing with locks?" He'd really hate to have to try to force the doors.

[Jacklu]

[artifact hunt]

With a roll of her eyes, she aims once more, this time for the statue's head. She steadies and waits for a clear shot before firing off three rounds.

Get clear of the statue and leave it be. The others can take care of it now. Besides, we are getting left behind.

[Devixer]

[Artifact Hunt]

"I can try a spell to unlock the door," Ashley says. "Just need a few moments to try and disable the wards on it." She tries to detect specifically what wards are on the door, and if she can do anything about them.

[Zefir]

[Artifact Hunt]

Mr. C other then the rest has a real problem with the win. And he got just blown away like dust. Loosing the balance also makes him losse the wings he got so the little creature is flying away.

Not a good thing for him, but maybe the spells help him?

[MethosH]

[artifact hunt]

With a roll of her eyes, she aims once more, this time for the statue's head. She steadies and waits for a clear shot before firing off three rounds.

Get clear of the statue and leave it be. The others can take care of it now. Besides, we are getting left behind.

[Artifact Hunt]

The three rounds hit the head of the statue disestablishing it. Gawlen pulls the leg and the statue begin to fall. He drops the statue and says "I'm coming!" running towards the bridge.

[Rebonack]

[Artifact Hunt]

Blessed water?

Might one say that it's...

Magically delicious?

Anywho!

The Wanderer takes a long drink from the skin before refilling it again and setting it at his side. No telling how long this trek will take and having water on hand is vital.

Guy's a desert nomad.

He thinks about these things.

Eventually he'll approach the others at the door, drawing his glassy blade from its scabbard. "Even the hardest stone turns to sand with time," he states simply as he reaches out with his spirit to feel at the door. If some kind of curse (ward!) has been placed on it he SHOULD get a feel for it and how far the magic extends into the surrounding stone.

Magic works very differently in his home world than it does in the Realms. There's a chance that his probe won't find anything.

[Artemis97]

((MethosH, I know you're new around here, so don't take this too harshly, but I'm the one running the plot and I was the one in control of the statue and I decide what happens to it. While you pretty much nailed the outcome I was going to give, a lot of other things could have happened instead.))

[Artifact Hunt]

The wards on the door as specifically designed to keep it sealed and to keep it from being destroyed. Although they are fairly standard protection spells, it can be detected that they were once very powerful, but time has taken its toll. It will take some time, but disabling the wards is possible. The Wanderer will find the wards extend quite a ways outward, likely to prevent people from simply tunneling through the wall or some such. Working on disabling the wards should give the others time to catch up.

High up on the balconies of the floors above, small squeaking noises can be heard, now.

And I have no idea what spells that are in effect on my end of things that would help Mr. C get back to the bridge... so I guess he's out there on his own? Unless he does something to help himself or someone else notices his distress.