Sorry that I was one of the ones who dropped off. Just a combo of a slow-posting game and a lack of email reminders. I'd be up for more if we can figure out why the site refuses to send me notifications!
I am dumb in that I didn't make the connection between the stairs and the harpies. I think perhaps if I had, I might have been more interested in going up and seeing what sort of treasure they had. I also wasn't in full "murderhobo" mode because I didn't think about doubling back and tryi...
If all other investigations fail to yield any info, Thanis attempts to gently raise, lower, and twist the arms and hands of the statue. He also closely examines the eyes to see if they resemble buttons to be pushed.