Episode 1 Scene 2 : The Next Day

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Jun 10, 2021 7:53 am
Xanin nearly falls into a small crack in the ground that proves to open into a small open area tucked under some rocks which appears like, while folks might need to huddle close, it could fit everyone and protect them from the coming storm. Although as its rather dark within he cannot see its entirety.

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Jun 10, 2021 9:09 pm
Quincy congratulates Xanin on the find, then begins digging through his backpack looking for his lantern. He lights it and begins to cautiously head down into the small cave, keeping a close watch on his surroundings.

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Perception check - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Jun 10, 2021 10:32 pm
"Well spotted," says Corwyn squeezing in.

He looks about with is night vision for hazards.
Last edited June 10, 2021 10:34 pm

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Perception - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Jun 11, 2021 7:41 am
The group moves into the crevasse dark vision simply reveals a rather shallow cave a place with barely enough room for the group to huddle in but when the light is brought to bare Corwyn spots some partially buried etchings in deepest recesses of the area.
Jun 11, 2021 11:39 pm
Corwyn draws the others' attentions to the etchings he has spotted.
Jun 14, 2021 5:59 am
After finding the crevasse, Xanin stands to the side to let the light bearer and ranger investigate the darkness before following them inside.

"Interesting," he says after Corwyn points out the etchings. "Any idea what they mean?" he adds more to everyone.

Xanin leans in to take a closer look to see if anything about them seems familiar. The sounds of the storm builds outside and he wonders if the cave will provide enough shelter from the rain that paper and ink won't get wet. Since they'll just be sitting around awhile for the storm to pass, he considers copying the etchings onto a sheet of paper to add to his travel notes later.
Jun 14, 2021 9:21 am
Hath looks over the etchings wondering who could have made them. Seeing Xanin rummaging in his pack and pulling out ink and paper he gives his head a little shake,

"Don't use ink, too hard to keep dry. For carvings is best to take rubbing with charcoal."
Jun 14, 2021 9:34 am
As the first three move in deeper, the last four members of the group, Hathaqua, Magnus, Mukitz, and Boo, begin to squeeze into the cramped space. Once the last four are in there will not be enough room to do anything more than just stand and huddle next to one another.

A closer inspection by Xanin reveals that the etchings are upon a flat dark stone surface partially buried by the exterior rock. The symbols seem familiar and yet not as if written in a strange dialect that is but is not Primordial, however it is not the language of the Giants which is a debased form of Primordial nor is it Abyssal which is a warped and twisted version as Xanin has seen those before. Not that he understands either of those but he can still tell that this language is not those languages. This one seems like a much more sophisticated version one more akin to the language of magic used currently.
Jun 15, 2021 2:46 am
Squeezed between Corwyn and Hath, Xanin inspects and contemplates the symbols for a while and eventually says, "I don't know what the symbols say, but I recognize their style. I think they might be magical."

Looking towards Hath and Mukitz he asks, "Are these common around here?"
Jun 15, 2021 2:57 am
Neither Hath nor Mukitz indicates that it is and Mukitz says, "Boo says there are lots of mysteries about Far Reach that have not been found nor those found fully understood. But Boo says they might be able to read them if you like."
Jun 15, 2021 3:36 am
In the cramped space, Xanin strains his neck to look up at the tiny rodent on Mukitz's shoulder, a touch of surprise on his face. Looking back and forward between the furry creature and the etchings, a big intrigued smile brightens Xanin's face. He gestures to the symbols and says, "Be my guest Boo!"
Jun 15, 2021 4:50 am
Mukitz jockeys through the group to get closer to the inscriptions as Boo chitters a bit and Mukitz nods saying, "Yes Boo I remember." He then kneels down and touches the flat stone surface, and begins to chant rhythmically. After a few minutes Mukitz says, "Boo says from what is exposed it appears to indicate that a vault lies beyond." He looks back at the others and asks, "Should I try to open it?"

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Jun 15, 2021 7:48 pm
"A magic vault! That sounds intriguing, yes, let's check it out ..."

Xanin flinches at the crash of thunder close by, the rain is really pouring down outside now.

"... But maybe let's wait until the storm passes in case opening the vault ruins our shelter. Also be careful, it could be dangerous."
Jun 15, 2021 9:03 pm
OOC:
Going to let some of the others chime in before doing anything else here
"No said vault not magic vault, Boo not sure what kind of vault."
Jun 17, 2021 1:17 am
"I think you're right, best wait till the storm passes, in case opening the vault ruins our shelter."
Jun 17, 2021 11:33 pm
Quincy happily watches as Mukitz and Boo chant and read unknown languages, studying their movements and tone of voice. Quincy loves his monastic traditions, but has always wondered what it would be like to cast spells, he thinks he would make a mighty fine wizard, if he had had the brains for it.

"Agreed, I am excited to see what's inside, but let's not put ourselves between a rock and a hard place." he says before realizing how much they are literally between a rock and a hard place at the current moment.
Jun 22, 2021 1:15 am
The group stands huddled together to wait out the rain, which after a few hours is not all that comfortable, but finally the pouring rain ceases, leaving behind a much lower temperature and a few inches of water within their small hole as attestment to the amount of water that came down in those few hours and the coldness of that water. Obviously it would not have been pleasant to have been caught out in the open in that down pour.
Jun 22, 2021 11:27 pm
"Well, are you still excited to see what's inside?" Corwyn asks Quincy and looking round to the others. "The storm seems to have passed over now."
Jun 23, 2021 3:34 am
OOC:
Btw the torch did not last the duration of the rain storm
Jun 23, 2021 9:00 am
Hath steps out of the shelter and stretches his arms out, flexing his hands and working all his joints after being in the cramped space for several hours. He walks over to his mule where she had been hitched during the storm and checks her over along with his equipment as he does his best to dry her off.

"Finally! I hate those bloody storms. If we're gonna open the door we should give Muk' and Boo some room. Don't wanna get in their way.
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