(036) The Remains of the Day

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:59 pm

doctorx wrote:
"Time is pressing," says Josiane; "The gold will wait. Our friends need us."

Her voice is suddenly crisp, controlled and purposeful.

"Ready weapons. Watch ahead and behind. Remember our foe is likely to be Undead. Normal steel may not bite against them. Enchantment, flame, holy water - have them ready."

She gives a brief pause to let the others respond to her words, then brings her booted heel down upon the raised stone.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:21 pm

mushgnome wrote:
Assuming the hypothesis is correct and the weighted platform is proven to open/close the stone door:

"This gold is not cursed... a scientific explanation... simple mechanism," reasons Highbough. "What's-his-name and the little guy would want us to have it."

Unless the rest of the party strongly objects then Highbough will gather up the already-spilled gold. (He will not open or disturb any other containers for fear of setting off additional traps.)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:13 pm

doctorx wrote:
I'm afraid Josiane does object. Strongly.

"WAIT!" she hisses in a voice like a serpent coiled to strike. Her grey eyes flash fire as she stares at the ancient elf stretching out grasping hands towards gold that has already (probably) cost two lives.

For a moment it's almost as if she were another person. But the moment passes.

"Our friends first," she whispers in softer tones; "Then, once we are sure, the gold. Please make ready your spells and your spear."

She casts a withering look at the scattered coin then returns her gaze to Highbough - not angry, just very, very determined.

"It - will - wait."

Then she steps on the raised stone.

O.O.C: (Sorry, Mush! [img]images/smiley/embarrassed.png[/img] [img]images/smiley/smiley.png[/img] She gets like this once in a while! Feel free to turn her into a toad or similar, (though it might be an idea to deal with the ghostie first... [img]images/smiley/wink.png[/img] )

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:00 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
The Third Vault

Josiane stands her weight upon the sprung stone, and it descends smoothly to the level of the other stones. The thack-thack-thacking of gears is simultaneously heard somewhere underground, and the heavy stone door swiftly rises into the ceiling. Dieter's crowbar clatters to the ground.

The door is raised.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:33 am

tonneau wrote:
"Right then" observes Gustave as the door re-assumes its elevated position.

Satisfied it is not again about to fall down, he turns his attention to the pressure plate - and its occupant.
"So here", he says cautiously, regarding Josiane with new eyes, "we have a situation."
"The madame would have us leave the gold where it is, but that same said madame is currently holding up the door."

"May I be so brash as to propose, that we put the gold back where it was - thereby admittedly having to come into contact with it, but also securing us a open exit, a waiting bounty...and a more maneuverable madame?" he finishes with a hopeful grin.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:22 am

doctorx wrote:
"Check the gold more closely first," says Josiane firmly; "There is much wealth here - perhaps too much."

She eyes the piles of gleaming treasure suspiciously, then turns her gaze once more upon the unexplored darkness of the vault, watchful for any sign of danger.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:03 pm

mushgnome wrote:
Highbough glowers at Josiane and secretly plots his revenge... but lets the gold lie for the time being. He is ready to move on.

(OOC: All in good fun of course!)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:48 pm

rleduc wrote:
"Given that creature wot was behind us, maybe we'd rather the door be shut, as long as we know how to open it."

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:47 am

sulldawga wrote:
While the party bickers over the next move, Dorgan will pick up a couple gold pieces and examine them to see if they are actual gold or not.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:11 am

danhem wrote:
"I don't like the idea of sealing ourselves in here," Ulric says. "If the creature you saw is still here, it will find us sooner or later. I prefer sooner. Let's put this gold back on the plate as Gustave suggested then see about tracking down our comrades bodies."

Ulric moves around the room with his lantern seeking it's limits and looking for the location of the exits.