Waysoftheearth's Hinterlands PBP
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ehiker133 wrote:Desmond climbs up onto the dais to examine the walls on either side of the central circle. Before he steps on it, he examines the floor there to see if he can note anything about it - footprints, discoloured stones or slightly raised stones, wear marks of any kind.
mgtremaine wrote:Wen would approach the Ring/Portal via the side and inspect the rungs. Do they seem to used to turn the inner ring as a method of setting the "portal". Does there seem to be any "keyhole" or "trigger hole" that would explain the stick/staff/sword that is shown in the bias relief.
"Curious isn't it. Inverted stars. I wonder who built this and why."
sully wrote:Dorgan replies "So this place was built by elves, taken over by werewolves, and then unknowingly overbuilt by Sisters of Mercy? Crazy, mixed-up world we live in.
sully wrote:I'm gonna check out that spiral staircase back a ways. Who's with me?"
Merctime wrote:"It would seem you've plenty of my ilk to assist with the pictograms on the walls and cylinder, if any of you are still of interest in checking them over. I'll provide martial assistance for the forray over to the spiral staircase."
Dhren moves over to a flanking side of anyone who might be moving towards the stairs, hand near sword-hilt and at the ready.
mushgnome wrote:"Of course, the symbols are only backwards when viewed from this side, heh," observes Highbough. "Now let's go explore that cellar. Perhaps we will solve the mystery of Nizzib!"
Condorcet wrote:"I am with you dwarf", says Helmut, "I have read of doppelgangers, but know not how they fight, and this I would discover first hand."
coffee wrote:"What if we leave this for now and investigate the staircase, and then all come back and have a look at this? Perhaps some time away from it will allow the back of your minds to work on its mysteries while we continue to explore?"
ehiker133 wrote:Desmond currently holds a torch procured from Wen. He happily passes it to Dhren.
Merctime wrote:Dhren now holds the torch in his left (off) hand and moves with the group now, providing light as he may for the front ranks.
Eris wrote:"Are you all ready to explore that spiral staircase?" Olaf asks, "Unless you can do something with this contraption, or there are hidden exits in the room, I think that is the next place we should go."
verhaden wrote:Torben nods and readies to follow the group down the stairs. He looks to Olaf and taps his chest. 'About as helpful as I can be concerning their kind,' he says with a shrug.
This being done Dieter, Dorgan, Hiridren, Highbough, Helmut, Desmond/Mondes, Oalf, and Torben form up a new posse intent on investigating the unexplored stair.ehiker133 wrote:Since it appears a general consensus has been reached, Desmond begins heading back to the hallways with the stairwell, never leaving sight of the party, but moving at a pace that indicates haste.