Bastion of Broken Souls [IC]

[Rachel Lorelei]

Sharra telepathically informs the people behind her of this, searches it for traps, and opens it just wide enough to slip in herself (still hiding--in fact, just assume she is until my say-so).
If it's locked, she sighs, and uses her Acidic Splatter reserve feat to melt the lock (catching it before it drops to the floor), and then looks through the door.

[Rachel Lorelei]

Edit: it never happened!

[Ellas Aramond]

Uh.

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That would be why I'm checking for traps. If the door isn't trapped, Sharra opened it but didn't step in (I wanted to look at the room first... cast Spontaneous Search... that sort of thing). If opening the door is what triggers the trap, then the door is trapped, and checking it for traps should have found it (unless it's got a Search DC over 41).
Also, all of her spells, no checks? A disjunction trap? o.O

((Ummm...yeah...I am way too trigger happy...thought you said something else...Lets just forget that ever happened.))

The door isn't trapped, and as you look in all you see is is a abandoned room, covered with layers of cobwebs and dust.

[Rachel Lorelei]

Far too suspicious to trust her eyes, Sharra casts Arcane Sight, hand briefly touching one of the small rods on her person , presumably seeing the magical auras of the traps. Plus whatever else is in there.
If the room is not much bigger than 20', Sharra also casts Spontaneous Search, drawing on the power of a mystical location she visited a few months ago.

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Sacrificing the Unluck spell; using a Lesser Rod of Extend to extend Arcane Sight to 46 minutes (CL 23 for divinations).
Using the power of her Cloudseat to cast Spontaneous Search as a swift action, searching a 20' burst around her as if she'd taken 10.
Concealed Spellcasting used as always.

Now--where were those traps at? The first square? :P

[Regord_Silentflame]

Outside

Aedras walks about, confused "I'm certain I'm much too young for my mind to be giving out on me, but I feel I'm missing something here" he says, walking over to where Sharra ran into solid stone, knocking at the earth.

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40 on search to try and find where the 'entrance' is by non-visual means.

[Rachel Lorelei]

"I've found some traps--this is definitely the right place. No sign of life so far; pretty safe to advance down the stairs. Don't turn the corner if you can't stay quiet." Sharra sends over the Telepathic Bond.

[ZeroNumerous]

Kelborn

Kelborn casts detect magic, then directs his gaze toward the illusion. Once he's identified where it is from the magical aura, he heads through the stone.

The kobold goes downstairs, as instructed. He also leads Aedras and Naomi through the illusion, smiling at the youngster's inability. He cannot move silently, but he does Hide himself in the shadows.

Lithana

The elf follows behind Kelborn, going slowly. She heads around the corner and goes toward where Sharra is. She doesn't speak, but she's already drawn both of her lightblades in the event of danger.

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Taking 10 on Hide/Move Silently for 36 on both. Kelborn takes 20 if possible, 10 if not, for a 44 including penalties, 34 if he can only take ten.

[Regord_Silentflame]

Aedras walks just behind the others, visualizing the task ahead of them, and mentally preparing for the possible danger. He slips in behind them, scanning, slinking into the shadows and surveying the area as they continue.

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Aedras uses Lend Talent to grant those around him a +4 to their move silently and hide checks, giving himself a -4. He takes 12 on his checks, producing 38 on both, and a 37 on any spot or listen checks, and 40 on search checks if the others are moving slowly enough to allow him to.

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Mahogany grins at the illusion and steps within, then out, then in again, obviously enjoying himself.

He traipses along behind everyone, most certainly the noisiest of the group, but he takes care not to say anything aloud or make any undo racket.

He stops at the bottom of the stairs, and with a curious expression lies his hand against the wall of the tunnel.

[Zimmia]

Tiatiae

Having known that there was some sort of illusion at work but not exactly sure what it was, Tiatiae follows with the others in the middle to end of the group down the stairs, taking care to be as quiet as possible.

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Taking 10 on Hide & Move Silently (with +4 from Aedras) (17's on each)

Take 10 on Spot (25) and Listen (19) check on the way down.

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

Artemus seems wary, and unsure of his stealth abilities, having no training or experience in any form of stealth. He walks in a way as to make himself more unheard and unseen.

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Hide: (1d20+3)[7]
Move Silently: (1d20+3)[14]
Edit: Huh... Hide without the modifier, I GOT A 4!!

[ZeroNumerous]

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Just an update. Lithana's Hide/Move Silently are 40/40 with the increases from Aedras.

Kelborn gets a 38 on his Hide check if he can only take 10. 48 if he takes 20.

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

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Oh wait, taking 20's probably what I would do in this situation. Slow and steady, the lawful way. In which case it's 23/23.

[Amiria]

Naomi Drakestorm

Naomi tries to be stealthy as she walks through the dark passage.

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Hide and Move Silently: taking 10 for 18 on both checks

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

OOC: Let's keep this moving.

Artemus walks along the hall looking from side to side and whispers, "I know not which creatures may lay here in wait for us, but I can only assume they are creatures of entropy and disorder... may you guide my spear, Saross."

[The Vorpal Tribble]

OOC: I'm just waiting for a message from the DM and then I'd be able to help out a good deal.

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

OOC: I don't know where he is, hasn't been online in a few days.

[Ellas Aramond]

((Sorry it's taken me so long guys. I've had a connection problem in which my router has gone kaput, so while I'm getting a new one, I'm running off a neighbor's wireless connection, which doesn't exactly have the best signal. Hopefully this won't slow it down anymore but it's only fair to warn ya.

I've sent out some PM's with information, so hopefully we can get this rolling again.))

[The Vorpal Tribble]

"Ssshhhh..." Mahogany says softly, putting his ear to the wall and lifting his hand. "Hold up folk..."

[Regord_Silentflame]

Aedras stops, turning to face the old man, listening intently for what he might have to say.

[Zimmia]

Tiatiae also stops, happy for any additional information before they move forward.

[Amiria]

Naomi Drakestorm

Naomi stops, ready to listen to the wise words of the old man.

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

Artemus stops and stays silent, unsure of what may lie beyond the corner.

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Mahogany finally stands back up straight and shakes his head.

"It's all lookin' fine as frog hair. Thinking we'll be alright for a time at least if you'll trust me." he remarks, and hobbles for the door.

[Krimm_Blackleaf]

He nods when he hears Mahogany's words confirming safety, and steps forward quickly to join the rest of the group. "Safety may be more or less assured for the time, but it is unfortunately, an inconsistency we may need to deal with."
As he speaks the grip on his malevolent-looking spear tightens.

[Regord_Silentflame]

Aedras sighs, shaking his head 'what, was that some kind of test?' he grumbles inwardly, being sure not to broadcast that thought.

[Zimmia]

Slightly confused, Tiatiae will follow with the others, taking care to make as little sound as possible.

[Rachel Lorelei]

"The telepathic bond's in place for a reason; I'll thank you to use it," Sharra's thoughts drift back from where she's peering through a crack in the door.
"Traps, here--a dispel and some kind of evocation, both area-based. Hold on while I finish disarming them, then we can proceed. Any of you good with locks? I'd rather not melt my way through each one."

[Regord_Silentflame]

"I'm no master, but I am quite reliable in my skill, and I'd be glad to lend my service, should I move ahead, or stay with the group?" Aedras replies through the connection, breaking away to the head of the group, but not breaking off until he hears a reply.

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Continuing taking 12 on Spot/Listen/Hide/Move Silently, leaving up Lend Talent unless he's told to move ahead, then dropping it for the full 42 on Hide/Move Silently, and 39 on any inevitable open lock check (+2 from MW item included)

[Rachel Lorelei]

"Unless you can hide in thin air, wait until I've checked the room--there's some kind of arrow slits in the wall; could be someone on the other side. One sec."