Malchik Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 The necropolis of Xetcherin is so secret that no one knows anything much about it. But you have been into several empty tombs on the way. They are each carved from one piece of rock with only the sealing stone being moveable. The sealing stone is closed with formal sealing devices that would be irreparable if broken. The only place a breach would be unnoticeable to someone outside the tomb would be in the floor of the tomb. If that is a possibilty care would need to be taken as no one can tell you what else might be inside the tomb. At least it doesn't have any hidden rooms or tunnels to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThetaOrionis01 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Lurel gnaws his lip, then he walks up to the rock wall at the back of the tomb. He places both hands against it, and leans his head forward so it touches the rock. He is hesitant to use his earth magic to break open the tomb, and wants to see first if perhaps he can sense something through the rock. He clears his mind, and waits. Perhaps he can find out if anything is inside the tomb. Perhaps he can sense weak spots within the rock, where access would be easiest. He tries to get a feel for the rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 "Thank you." Ford waves a farewell to Laca before proceeding into the tomb. He looks down at all the straws. "Well... this is bizarre." He looks over to Lurel. "Any luck?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramul Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Lisette tries to sense whether there is any sort of fire burning inside the tomb. Likely the rock would block it, but no reason not to try. If she CAN sense that there is none, she suggests torches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Lisette gets a vague confirmatory feeling that there is a flame inside the tomb. It is not very big. Perhaps a permanent flame burning for respect? Lurel finds the wall thick and unyielding. As he probes more he senses that there is a tiny fissure leading into the floor of the tomb. The floor is much thinner and will not be hard to open if he can find a safe spot. Ford notices that although there are household objects all around the tomb, there are no weapons, nor is there sign of a shield, boots, helmet and the like. Siffli can offer no special help at this point but she will be able to if they can get inside. The small v-shaped metal is from Mara's upper body armour. Only she can put it back together as it should be. Midge has no sense of there being anything dangerous anywhere near them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThetaOrionis01 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 "It might be an idea to pick up the stuff lying around here, in case we need to put it back," Lurel suggests, and starts collecting some of the silver amour bits. As he does so, he explains his plan to the others. "The easiest way to get into the tomb is from underneath - that way we won't cause any visible damage either. I just hope that my earth magic will succeed here - and that I don't lose my way underground." Having collected a few handfuls of the silver v-shapes, Lurel tries to work out the best approach to tunnelling into tomb. He walks a short distance away from the tomb, so that he can create a sloping tunnel without risking having the tomb collapse. Taking a deep breath, he concentrates, and lets the earth magic flow through him. He pictures in his mind what he wants to do - open a tunnel in the earth which will lead into the tomb through the fissure in the floor he has sensed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 The earth behaves exactly as Lurel wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramul Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Lisette starts collecting and sorting the clutter around the tomb. P.S. I feel the Earth - move - under my feet! (Sorry, couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThetaOrionis01 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Lurel looks at Lisette. " I can't ask you to go first, Lisette - we don't know what awaits us in the tomb, and it would not be right to ask you to expose yourself to danger. But I'd appreciate it if you followed close behind me, in case there is something in the tomb. And although I can try to cast a basic light spell, I have no idea if it will work - magic has been behaving strangely, here. But if earth magic works, then there's no reason why your fire magic shouldn't work, and you could light the way for us." He climbs into the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Ford grins. "Aha, nice work Lurel." He stuffs any remaining silver v-shapes into his backpack and follows through behind Lisette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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