Following the harrowing encounter with the gnolls, the flame consumed door eventually begins to die down to a smolder. Ghost-like tendrils of smoke hover about the silent chamber, accompanied by the nauseating smell of burnt hair and flesh.
The group pauses to take stock of their calamitous situation.
Brother Yon, devout priest of Light has fallen, and
Osprey the elven spellblade and
Kragg the dwarven warrior-rogue perilously lie on the threshold of death.
There is no question that things have grown quite dire.
In this moment of reprieve, the group takes notice of the murals and mosaics that adorn the chamber walls. The depictions of souls being shepherded to the Land of the Dead and the large stone slab in the center of the room denote this place was most likely once used as a burial preparation chamber.
Morris makes his way over to the stone slab to examine the book chained to the podium.
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The thick, dust covered tome is constructed of fine leather and embossed with holy symbols of Lunia. The mage blows the dust from its surface and discovers its contents must remain a mystery for now, as no writing can be found along its cover or spine, and it is secured with a locked clasp.
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Abijah moves to investigate the eastern door. He listens intently then cautiously cracks it open to peer down the lengthy corridor beyond. The passage continues straight ahead and further on into darkness.
Wil boldly takes it upon himself to scout ahead. The pious monk hefts his torch and disappears down the passage to the north.
Torchlight spans 30’. Both the northern and eastern passages seem to extend beyond the light sources.
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