Chapter 4: Level 3 dungeon

Onlook Criella mentions, "Well. It is right before us after all. Not that I'm a fan of water. Do lead on." She appears to be ready to move that way with twin swords out and ready for action.

I agree with Tinkara. The clue "Walk through water with weapon in hand." could be read several ways but taking it simply perhaps we just need to walk forwards holding weapons.

I am well prepared to walk through with weapon in hand. That part seems straight forward to me.

"We should do that first then."

Tante Lude starts to step into the water but stops. She doesn't move again, or say anything unless addressed.

Moving Criella will examine the near water area that party hasn't tromped over for sign of passage such as the anything on the floor of the area under the water disturbed. She isn't too concerned if she doesn't note anything. She is a rather experienced tracker and rather preceptive about noticing things. And yes, she is more used to tracking indoors rather than forester type people. And very good at tracking undead which she totally hates. Wizards are getting up there in that rating.

She ponders the thought that she really wants to pick up some tasty snacks. Not that she is ever hungry or anything. But some flavor would be nice. She daunts a shot off her wineskin. With her reaction it obviously isn't water. She is trying to make it last and doesn't sip much of it at a time. She doesn't think that she is going to receive a refill anytime soon.

Criella noticed water motion when Tinkara were flying over the liquid, but it is otherwise water is still

As I fly, I will have my wand in one hand and my hand axe in the other.

"Tante Lude, what is happening? Why have you stopped?

"Last time I went into the water here, I died. I don't want to die"

Then step aside. Why lead if you hesitate? and he walks up, club and shiedl in hand, casting Shillelagh on his cudgle as he does. I will go first then and he steps through the curtain of water. He tries to use the shield to keep his face clear if possible as he steps through, scanning for threats.

Criella will follow in with twin scimitars in hands.

I follow Criella, hovering behind and above her. Axe and wand in my hands, with light cast on my wand.

Nyx curses It said you walk. Do not fly though and he tries to stop Tinkara before she ensure the water curtain

Nyx dismiss his familiar into pocket dimension, casts Shillelagh,then done his shield and steps into the water. Nothing happens as you step into the water and he proceed toward the curtain followed by Criella with two scimitars, Vesuvius and Tante lude has sword and shield, Tinkara Axe and wand.and as you approach the curtain anyone of you who are concentrating on detect magicfeels curtain radiating an aura of conjuration.

But then he stops before reaching the curtain. Criella's wings are still and she is walkingBut Tinkara is flying and Nyx refers to hint that say "Walk through water with weapon in hand" pointing out the verb in the hint.

Cautious Criella is walking as she has folded up her wings and has her twin scimitars in hands. She has interest in the floor area as walking in the water and not paying too much attention to much of anything else. Some reason she just does trust it. She is careful with each step.

With others moving ahead, Lude shakes off her fear and, drawing her warhammer and saying a quick prayer for guidance, steps through the curtain of water following Criella.

Vesu follows along with Clomayer (Longsword) in-hand. His shield is strapped along his left arm, the symbol of the Zhentarim emblazoned thereupon.

"Good point. Thanks Nyx.

I will lower myself into the water to walk through the curtain. These weapons being brandished by the figures on the walls... do any of them happen to be a dagger? I'm grateful for the axe, but I'm not proficient with it. If I could get a dagger I'd feel better.

Nyx pauses and looks at the wall, Curtis about Tonkara's intent. Are those weapons loose? I wonder if we should try to take those instead of our own.

"I'm wary of messing with them, Nyx. And I do appreciate the hand axe so much. But a dagger is really my thing. I had two when I got here. Both lost to the accursed traps in this place.

You could be right though... perhaps the intent is for us to have these weapons in hand. Could go either way, given the devious nature of things in here."