Deeper into the rabbit hole pt1 - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
30/8/477
Log
Those whom had ventured into the first expedition into the mountain cave would discover that the entrance had been widened, and hostiles cleared away! The bridge over the chasim even had a primitive railing built along it to help them -not- fall off! In the main room though, where mathmagical runes lined almost every surface, the two Sparrows sat tapping their chins right infront of an open door. The door itself would have blended perfectly with the walls, and how they found it is anyone's guess, but there they were! "... Soooooooooo... How much longer do you think they'll be? You did put up the flier yes?" The first, Marcuss asks his brother. A annoyed grunt is his only response from Dave, whom seems focused on carving something at the moment.
Fenris comes speedily up the trail, whooping and laughing on the back of a glittering feline golem. "Adventuuuuuuuure!" the tiny liger cheers as his mount takes a flying leap from the top of the narrow archway and comes to a sidding stop in the former treasure room. "Glad to see the efreeti have moved on," he says hopping from the saddle on his golem.
Rainer comes plodding in shortly behind Fenris, the expression on his face suggesting he really can't decide what to make of the liger. He tosses a glance back over his shoulder at those following, shrugs, and as he comes to a stop alongside the miniscule feline tucks his thumbs into the waistband of his pants and brandishes a toothy grin at the avian duo. "Love what you've done with the place."
Whistling a merry tune, Lucasiel comes wandering along the trail, having dismounted some distance back so as not to disturb anyone. The watery serpent trailed loyally at her side as she drums her fingers along the haft of the large axe propped up on her shoulder. "Ahoy there, friends! Looks to be another evening of wonderous adventure, no?"
Thelergramor walks slowly toward where the group is gathered, heavily equipped, mask hanging around his neck while he drinks from a flask with the word 'alcohol' scratched onto the side. He watches the sparrows with some measure of distrust; one shot him not long ago. He shakes his head at Rainers humorous comment.
Skade's arrival is heralded by a low, incessant droning. The honey bee's wings beating furiously, although seemingly invigorated by the hot air. A small fire wisp leads her towards the gathering below. A few minutes later, a grinding of gears and leathers makes itself known that one of the bee's creations has also come along for the ride, the crusher laborously making it's way on the ground. "Well well! I heard there wazzz money to be made. And so, I have arrived! Pray do tell, what's on the agenda for today?" the honey bee asks in her sing-song voice, a few S slurred here and there as bee's are want to do.
"See! I'd told you they'd show up!" Marcuss grinning as he stands and spreads his arms out wide in a welcoming gesture! "Thank you! I thought the lack of a violent, large, burning elemental was a big bonus myself. We've found a way to open one of the doors though, it was a miracle all in itself... Seems whomever sealed it, did so from -this- side. But that shouldn't be a problem, no no!" Dave lets out another grunt at his brother's enthusiasim, pointing his knife at the darkened doorway. "Party is that way, same deal as before. We opened, so we get a cut from what you find. No, we didn't search ahead of you, because I like living, and my brother likes annoying me till I die."
Rainer swings his hands from his pants to clap them before himself. "Well! I'm sure you'll -both- live long, long, very long lives. Together." He rubs his palms together rapidly, then tosses his head for an over-the-shoulder look to the rest. "Shall we?" As he starts to take point, the wolf whistles and extends a hand outreached to the grumpier of the two birds, making grabbing motions, "Torch me!"
Lucasiel rubs at the back of her helmet with a gauntlet-covered hand and nods. "Exploring a dangerous cave that's been locked away for who knows how long? Sounds fine to me! I shall take the lead this time?" She asks, hefting her kite shield and starting for the entrance.
Fenris shrugs, knowing that the sparrows are probably sending them into another deathtrap. But he has handled deathtraps before. This will be a good trial run for Quicksilver. "Some light please," he says to his golem as he follows the others.
Thelergramor finishes his flask, sways slightly. A bit drunk, it seems... The wolf pulls his mask on, tightens the straps. "Heh, they won't if they try to shoot me again, Rainer..." A small chuckle, before he responds to Lucasiel: "I could go first, if you want... But, might not end well. Usually doesn't." Waits for someone to tell him what to do, though he does draw his shortbow.
Skade seems more then fine with bringing up the rear. Her little fire wisp doesn't stray far from her and her large lumbering crusher waddles behind her swaying, boulbous hindquarters. "Unexplored ruins? Sounds azz if there could be more then one trap laying ahead of uzzz. Step with care, won't you?" she says helpfully, her antenae twitching as she does her best to watch out for any hidden dangers as they make their way into unknown territory. A small gesture with her hand makes the wisp flare up somewhat, hopefully providing atleast those walking in the rear of the party some measure of illumination.
"Won't have to shoot you. You'll probably end up actually doing yourself in somehow." Dave grumbling as he shoots Thelergramor a sharp look before handing Rainer a torch, and lighting it in one motion. Marcuss clearing his throat awkwardly for a moment. "Erm, yes! Unexplored! Probably going to be a lot of traps... And maybe a few things trying to kill you. You're out first party entering! So uhm... Let us know if you find something too strong for you instead of everyone dieing?" Looking to his brother for a moment before meekly adding a "... Please..." To that. The corridor of darkness left open for the group, the walls carved with almost perfect angles and strange symbols adorning it a plenty all around!
Fenris's feline golem shifts a little as the plates that make up its body spread apart a little, casting a reddish glow, like a campfire around it. The tiny feline keeps his eyes open from his low vantage point for any possible traps, though he is almost certain to miss the ones higher up. Just something else to learn to work around.
"No." Rainer swings around and points his torch straight at Thelergramor. "You go last, and you stay back." The voice is firm, but he looks a little uneasy trying to command the other, older wolf. He lupe steps aside to allow Lucasiel ahead and falls right in on her heels, firing one more glance back over his shoulder at Theler, drawing in deep and exhaling slowly when he turns his attention forward again.
Lucasiel glances over her shoulder and nods at Rainer as she continues on her way, keeping the shield at the ready. "As much as I'd -love- to let someone else go first and all, let's face it. I'm the most equipped one to handle the brunt of any opposing force." Her elemental trails silently at her side as she nods. "Yes, there's a reason I've got all this armour."
