Maruc hoped the the lack of movement from the barn and the Tower was a good sign. He breathed out slowly to release the tension in his muscles…and his head.
Miklos, still concentrating on his spell, awaited the results of the search of the barn. He doubted they would find anything useful like a tunnel, but if they were lucky it would be the best method of entrance by far. He was surprised there were no guards on the look out. It gave him the feeling that the whole thing was a trap designed to misdirect the inquisitive. He smiled, given time and resources its what he would have done.
The dwarf scowled as precious seconds passed. “If they don’t hurry, the wolves will be back in time to enjoy a main course of Elf and Rogue!” Feldard kept his voice low but the impatience showed through anyways. His eyes scanning the edge of the wood for sign of the woodland beasts return.
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“Right, lets gather everyone here before we open this. I’d rather have the full back up with us.”
“As it does appear to be a way forward,” Saeth agreed with Nicolai. She peered through the slats in the door, and seeing nothing worrysome beyond, cracked it open and stuck her head through. She waved, beckoning to the remainder of the companions.
“They’ve found something. Lets go and see.” Maruc keeping low and the barn between him and the Tower. With a sigh Miklos snapped his book shut and followed after the Priest also keeping low.
“I’ll see to the boy,” offered Bram, speaking to the dwarf.
Maruc made his way over to Saeth. “What have you discovered?”
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February 28, 2007 at 9:14 pm
A Trap Door:
Saeth: 10xp +10xp
Maruc: 10xp +10xp
Miklos: 10xp +10xp
Nicolai: 10xp +10xp +10xp
Feldard: 10xp +10xp
TOTAL:
Saeth: 4850/8000
Maruc: 4840/6000
Miklos: 4785/5000
Nicolai: 4490/4800
Feldard: 4705/8800
February 28, 2007 at 10:07 pm
“Not me, but him.” Saeth pointed to the thief, and the door he’d uncovered. “He wanted you to take a look before he opened it. Overly cautious, perhaps, but that’s not always a fault.”
February 28, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Maruc looked over his shoulder. “Look Miklos Nicolai has discovered a trapdoor. This could save us alot of bother.”
February 28, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Miklos entered and looked. “Excellent! Well done Nicolai this will do splendidly. To be honest I never liked the idea of storming the Tower.” The relief radiated from the young Mage.
February 28, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Feldard nodded toward Bram. “Tell Skelly he’s done a good job!” Then he too made his way across the field to the barn as quick as his short legs could take him, every step imagining a crossbow bolt aimed at him from above.
Inside the barn he took in the fact that they’d found a possible secret entrance to the Tower. Hmph! Seemed the priest had called that one right. While the others clustered about the trapdoor, Feldard kept watch from the barn door. ‘Let someone else lead,’ he thought to himself, ‘I’ll take up rearguard for a while. Ain’t in no hurry to meet up with this Dentiata anyways.’
February 28, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Nicolai will scout ahead, move silently and check for noises and traps in the passageway.