Corco's Villa (IC)

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by TGLS

"What can you tell me about the door?"

Arbazil: "Its killed a few people. You need the rat amulets before you go in it. The only thing they seem to take out of it is water. I can't go back there though. A second enchantment binds me to these tunnels. Are you ready to let me loose?"

"Well, did you see him when he put you back in the circle?"

"I saw him. Hard to tell if he's alive or not. First time he caught be he was just a creepy dark one. Now... he's grown tentacles and gives off a dark haze and an aura of Elder Thing."

[TGLS]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Arbazil: "Its killed a few people. You need the rat amulets before you go in it."

I feel a bit smug.

Originally Posted by ericthered

"The only thing they seem to take out of it is water. I can't go back there though. A second enchantment binds me to these tunnels. Are you ready to let me loose?"

I look at V.

Originally Posted by ericthered

"I saw him. Hard to tell if he's alive or not. First time he caught be he was just a creepy dark one. Now... he's grown tentacles and gives off a dark haze and an aura of Elder Thing."

"Well then he almost definitely has to die."

[the_matrix_walker]

"We would appreciate any further details you may be able to offer. Is this test part of a greater puzzle in this place, or something for their initiates to prove their worth? Do you know the process taken by those who passed?"

"By all means, release them"

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by TGLS

"Well then he almost definitely has to die."

Arbazil: I doubt he'll stay dead. And this place is somehow part of it.

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"We would appreciate any further details you may be able to offer. Is this test part of a greater puzzle in this place, or something for their initiates to prove their worth? Do you know the process taken by those who passed?"

"By all means, release them"

Arbazil: "Its not for initiates. The seekers who come through have too uneven knowledge of what they are to do, too uneven quality, and once Polriket comes, they do not return for a long time. Its a piece in a greater puzzle, I think."


Arlon places a few pieces of metal across the pentagram, and Arbazil steps forward out of it.



Arbazil: "Thank you! May you escape all your predators! I am free!"


The plants themselves seem to perk up with her joy.



"Please let me escort you around here. The beasts here are hostile, but I can command them"

[the_matrix_walker]

Vassarious thanks them and is glad for the tour and the help. They were not fond of having to harass the creatures.

"Any notion why one of the amulets is not like the others?"

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"Any notion why one of the amulets is not like the others?"

"It must have to do with what happens beyond the door. I'm not sure. I'm surprised it hasn't been stolen at some point."

"Do you wish to pick up the amulets and go through the door? or will you be continuing on?"

"I don't know much about the fire section below, other than its older than my section: I am an essential piece of what makes this place what it is."

[ericthered]

"Where do you wish me to escort you?"

[the_matrix_walker]

Originally Posted by ericthered

"It must have to do with what happens beyond the door. I'm not sure. I'm surprised it hasn't been stolen at some point."

"Do you wish to pick up the amulets and go through the door? or will you be continuing on?"

"I don't know much about the fire section below, other than its older than my section: I am an essential piece of what makes this place what it is."

"Essential to this place, as in this test, this chamber, or this complex? How so?"

Originally Posted by ericthered

"Where do you wish me to escort you?"

"Did the supplicants taking the test go down to the fire section? We do not have reason to believe that the tests of the pantry are going to be impactful in our quest. I suggest we seek out the portal we are here for, and return if we need to. If your curiosity cannot be restrained, then by all means Halcyone, lead on how you will."

[TGLS]

"Well then let's go grab these pendants and see what's behind that door."

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"Essential to this place, as in this test, this chamber, or this complex? How so?"

Arbazil: "The magic you see providing life to this cave is mine. Without me, it will go away. I am bound to this cavern, beyond the way you have freed me, but a dozen chambers is much better than half of one."

"Did the supplicants taking the test go down to the fire section? We do not have reason to believe that the tests of the pantry are going to be impactful in our quest. I suggest we seek out the portal we are here for, and return if we need to. If your curiosity cannot be restrained, then by all means Halcyone, lead on how you will."

"No, they do not go down into the fire section. That is older than what that evil wizard built"

Originally Posted by TGLS

"Well then let's go grab these pendants and see what's behind that door."

Arbazil commands the beasts out of her way, and you grab the amulets and make it to the wooden door.