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Post by Rax on Jan 11, 2021 11:57:29 GMT -8
Malavar moves to inspect the symbol on the silver door to see if he can recognize it and then looks over each of the alcoves to see if they contain anything more than golden pots.
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1d10
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Post by Daos on Jan 11, 2021 13:34:27 GMT -8
Unfortunately, Malavar does not recognize the symbol. Inspecting each alcove only reveals the pots and nothing more.
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Post by Rax on Jan 12, 2021 10:49:05 GMT -8
"Ten pots and eight depressions at the points of the sun rays. I'll wager the idea is to place eight of these pots around the circle, but which ones and in what order?" Malavar muses.
OOC: So all the pots are exactly alike?
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Post by Daos on Jan 12, 2021 13:30:01 GMT -8
"But what of the two remaining pots then?" Zedd asks. "Those numbers don't add up." ============ (OOC: From a distance, all the pots look identical. If you wish to examine one up close, please specify exactly which one it is from the map; each one is labeled with a letter.)
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Post by GreyWolfVT on Jan 12, 2021 17:21:34 GMT -8
Drezden doesn't really know what to do in the moment so he goes back to being a guard/lookout.
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Post by Dallion80 on Jan 12, 2021 17:38:50 GMT -8
"But what of the two remaining pots then?" Zedd asks. "Those numbers don't add up." ============ (OOC: From a distance, all the pots look identical. If you wish to examine one up close, please specify exactly which one it is from the map; each one is labeled with a letter.) the other two are a trap. eight specific pots in a specific order would be my guess my friend
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Post by Daos on Jan 12, 2021 20:17:08 GMT -8
Zedd nods to Dallion. "That makes sense. And if it's the case then...we must choose wisely. Or else there's no telling what may happen."
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Post by Rax on Jan 13, 2021 11:31:53 GMT -8
"The pots all look the same but I suppose we could inspect them more closely to see if there are clues as to what they contain or represent. If this is a puzzle, there's doubtless some hidden meaning or pattern we're meant to understand," Malavar says. "Might as well start at the top. I'll start with the alcove immediately to the left of the entrance."
OOC: I.e. alcove A.
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Post by Dallion80 on Jan 13, 2021 14:10:04 GMT -8
*nods at the clerics words and head to check out the alcove diagonal from Malavar.*
ooc alcove f
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Post by Daos on Jan 13, 2021 14:27:24 GMT -8
Malavar moves to the alcove on the left that is closest to the entrance. When he gets close enough to touch it, the surface of the jar shimmers for a moment, then reveals an animated image. It appears to be the view of some kind of dungeon. A small band of adventurers that appear to be three men and two women are fighting their way through men and women in leathers and wearing black eye masks. The image plays out in real time. Of the men, one is young, perhaps in his twenties, but massive--almost seven feet in size--wearing heavy armor and wielding a massive blade. Another one is nearly as tall, but is bald with a strange purple tattoo on his face, and also wields a great sword. The third male is a Shou wearing leathers and wielding a strange foreign blade. Of the women, one is a half-elf wearing leathers and carrying a staff and the other was a waif with red hair and a bow and arrow, but no armor at all. There is no sound as the battle plays out.
Meanwhile, Dallion approaches the jug on the opposite side of the room, furthest from the entrance. It appears perfectly normal and nothing happens when he gets close.
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Post by TristenC on Jan 13, 2021 19:23:43 GMT -8
Kendrivel moves to spot D to see if he gets an illusory show
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Post by Daos on Jan 13, 2021 19:26:30 GMT -8
When Kendrivel gets close to the pot, a fire-emblazoned shield appears on the front of the container. A few seconds later, the fire turns a deeper red, flares up in a burst of light, then subsides. The shield glows brightly, then vanishes.
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Post by Rax on Jan 15, 2021 13:26:22 GMT -8
"Hmm, entertaining, but none too enlightening," Malavar comments on the scene played out before his eyes. "Perhaps a memory of when Shraevyn was an adventurer himself? Though none of the five showed signs of being a mage."
He proceeds to the next alcove (B).
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Post by Daos on Jan 15, 2021 14:17:19 GMT -8
"An illusion of some kind? A window into the past?" Zedd wonders. He reaches out and touches the image. It ripples, like he were touching water, until he removes his hand, then the image returns to normal.
Malavar moves to the next alcove. Upon approaching the jar there, twin bands of blue-white energy travel up and down the surface of the jar, crackling and popping as they move. He could almost swear he hears a low hum emanating from the container. When he gets close enough, a small jolt of lightning leaps from the jug and hits him. It doesn't do any real damage, but it stings quite a bit.
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Post by TristenC on Jan 15, 2021 15:54:50 GMT -8
K man moves to take in the 'show' at C
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