Delve 18

[merias]

Bannon does as Aldbane asks, and the hold is released on the wizard.

"What is the meaning of this?" he screeches

"Your bird-men have attacked us without provocation in the past, be grateful I spared your life. Who are you and what do you know of this level? Perhaps we can come to a mutual understanding and I can release you," Aldbane says to the wizard.

[mushgnome]

Franklin informs Maloof of the locked chest.

[kipper]

Maloof investigates the chest for traps, then unlocks it (if it looks safe).

[Makofan]

Bannon does as Aldbane asks, and the hold is released on the wizard.

"What is the meaning of this?" he screeches

"Your bird-men have attacked us without provocation in the past, be grateful I spared your life. Who are you and what do you know of this level? Perhaps we can come to a mutual understanding and I can release you," Aldbane says to the wizard.

"Some call me Kalen the Mad. I am actually Kalen the Magnificent. This crown I wear proves my sovereignty over all." You notice he has what looks like a paper crown on his head. His voice drops to a more conspiratorial tone. "These birdmen were the first of my subjects. You see, I was an adventurer like you, and I killed the evil wizard that occupied this lair, and took his crown. Now I research for more power. At some point I will wrest control over the balrog in the south"

[Makofan]

Maloof investigates the chest for traps, then unlocks it (if it looks safe).

He fails to pick the lock

success on a 3-6, rolls 2