Gameplay

For those inspecting the statue:

You see that the treasure isn't part of the statue, it's real silver and gold treasure, that have evidently been placed inside the chest. You see all manner of jewellery inside. One piece of treasure stands out in particular, especially to the "Fighting-Men" in the party. Visible near the top of the piled treasure, there is an ornate dagger in a gem-encrusted sheath. The dagger's handle appears to be made of bone, or maybe the fang of a huge monster. Seemingly separate from the treasure in the stone chest, there are several silver goblets and chalices, scattered carelessly around the floor of the alcove.

There is a engraved stone plaque above the statue in the alcove, with an inscription in Common. It reads:

Before you delve, and claim your score,
With flashing spell, or gleaming sword,
First pay tribute, to the Labyrinth Lord,

Fill your cup, drink long and deep,
Woe to ye, who tries to cheat,
And damned be thieves, to eternal sleep.

Looking into the statue's upended amphora, you see that it appears to be empty. There is a sweet, alcoholic smell coming from the amphora. Any further investigation (throwing stones, looking for traps, seeing if any part of the statue or amphora can be turned or twisted, etc) turns up nothing.

For those inspecting the stairs:

You see a wide flight of stone stairs leading down into darkness. At the very bottom of the stairs, you see a heavy iron portcullis, that blocks off the passageway beyond. The bottom of the portcullis is covered with a thick layer of spiderweb, which also covers the surrounding walls. In the midst of the webbing, you see two human-sized cocoons. Somewhere in the darkness beyond, you hear a scuttling, skittering sound.

What do you want to do?

The pool we fell into.

For those by the statue:

Himo splashes water into the amphora. It runs out immediately, and nothing else happens.

Holg grabs the dagger from the treasure chest. Immediately, there's a rumbling from the stone amphora the statue carries. A moment later, a dark red liquid begins flowing from the mouth of the amphora. Alba and Raphael are able to thrust their silver goblets under the mouth of the amphora. In a moment, their cups is filled to the brim with sweet-smelling dark red liquid. Just as their cups is filled, the flow of liquid stops.

As you inspect the liquid closely, it appears to be sweet-smelling wine of some kind. There is nothing visibly out of the ordinary with the wine.

Other than the dagger that's now been picked up, there are no other potential weapons available (rocks, bones, wood, etc).

For Holg:

On closer inspection, the dagger's blade appears to be made of fine silver. This ornate dagger looks very valuable, and could be sold for a high price, should you escape this dungeon.

For everyone:

What do you want to do from here?