No one seemed to be listening to anyone else's theories or need for help, instead making up their own. Olven moved away to the right, and beyond the light, but no one followed him.
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D'aden puts his quarterstaff on the floor at his feet, and pulls out his mandolin. "Perhaps it would be best if we were to explore outward from this spot. Once we have an idea as to which direction each corridor goes in, we might be able to discern some pattern. I'll remain here as a noisy beacon to center of the exploration effort."
Smiling, he strums a chord. "At this point, one of two things has occurred. I've either thought of a practical use of our time, or I've thought up a good excuse to stand here and sing."
"Either way, of course, I'm going to stand here and sing."
The grey calling of the earth
Well it's been there for a while
My thoughts are shown for what they're worth
The useless ramblings of a child
And your opinion's the same as that
Depending on your point of view
strum strum strummity strum
My voice is borne upon the wind
Warmed to life by the sun
A bonnie boat to sail away into the mystic

In reply to D'aden Tor VIII (msg # 449):

Grimacing at the sounds eminating from the follow Grettanah motions fo Barrack to follow her as they turn around and head back the way they came. Moving the short distance and hopefully out of hearing of the cat like screeching. Once out of the room she glances about to determine assessing if others in the complex may have heard this racket and are coming to investigate.
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"No...we shouldn't explore too far. Ochre says there are people close by. We need to stay together." Roisin looked around alarmed. "There seem to be maybe...four people nearby."

In reply to Roisin uth Bannatar (msg # 451):

Grettanah motioned for Roisin and Angharad to join Barrack and herself at the entry to this chamber I've learnt these warriors have a tendency to be rash, we'll stay here till they finish whatever they have in mind. She suggest pointing towards D'aden, Desidras and Olven
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"Well...there are two. One of which is moving towards a door...both within 200 feet or so." Roisin said "or so Ochre thinks."

In reply to Roisin uth Bannatar (msg # 453):

This sounds like its going to be interesting. Grettanah comments glancing in the direction Roisin has suggested.

"Surely you're not proposing we stay here," Olven says.  "Look, don't you see the door ahead?" He points in the direction of the door he sees.  "If this isn't more misdirection, perhaps this is the way out."

He walks in the direction of the door.

OOC:  IF he reaches the door, check it for traps.  Give everyone a minute to join him.  After a minute, open the door.
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D'aden breaks off his song in the midst of flurried mandolin picking, the likes of which can only be imagined if one assumes the magical manipulations are temporal as well as physical. He puts away his mandolin and prepares to use his bow. "I'll come and give you cover, Olven, but I really think we'll need our sagely friends to figure the way out. You know, we've come quite a ways through here, but have as yet to run into any magical defenses that couldn't be vanquished by brute force. I've a feeling we're due."
Once he has his bow in hand, and other gear settled, he walks to Olven and stands a couple yards behind him, arrow at the ready.
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Roisin looked around at the others. "In more normal circumstances, I'd perhaps urge some caution given we've no idea what is actually happening here until we figure out exactly what the magic is doing....but I don't think we have the time. Let's move forward, we need to explore this place."

Grettanah grimaces at every shouted exchange of comments from the warriors. Perhaps however until this dashing fellows finish dashing about doing what they are; moving ahead would be pointless. Especially since they are making such a racket in the process.
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As Olven and D'aden opened the door, beyond what the others could see, new light illuminated a little bit around the door.
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Olven Wolf peers through the newly opened door, half-expecting to see himself look back at him, and then walks through.  He has his spear in his right hand and his shield in his left.  He gasps at what he sees.

"It's beautiful," he says, slack-jawed, as he surveys the scene

He looks over his shoulder at the others and beckons.  "It looks like it's outside," he says, and then turns back to scan the sky in all directions.  "There's a bridge here," he says, looking up, following it.  "I can't see the end, though.  Likely more magic, I expect."

OOC:  Edited the post to reflect what Olven sees.
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D'aden looks around, his mouth hanging open. After a moment or two he turns back to the door, shutting his mouth as he does so. Walking to the door, he sticks his head out and says, loudly, "Hey! You've GOT to see this! It's magic beyond anything I've ever seen, and I've been on the road all my life!"

Roisin raised an eyebrow. "Well, it is an learning place for magic...or at least it was...well, it might yet be again." she bustled her way forward, the statue following her closely. "Let me see....it's been ages since anyone has seen this. I have to have a look."

Roisin joined Olven and D'aden

Roisin was curious as to how the portal might be formed. She started investigating, looking at the dweomers that held it together as she marvelled at the sheer power of the mages that built this pace of learning.

OOC:Analyze Magic on the centre of the platform...I would move forwards to get a closer look unless anyone stops me.

Grettanah waited patiently for the others to finish what they were doing. She wasn't about to disregard her standing by placating these reckless warriors, last time she did that they almost killed her, true they managed to save her life but that was something they had to do considering they were the cause of the injuries she had received. Surprised that Rosin chose to indulge them despite her advise. Giving Angharad a smile Do you think they will take long?

When Grettanah and her dwarven companion remain outside, Olven calls out to her, "We've found something intriguing here.  Please, Grettanah, join us."

In reply to Olven Wolf (msg # 466):

Finding the thought of shout at the warrior rude, Grettanah motions for Olven to join her. Hopefully he'll provide further description of what it is they have found. It will also give her an opportunity to test a theory she has.

Roisin moved further into the room and cast a spell.

Roisin sighed heavily as he spell came back with nothing. "Whatever this is...I can't decipher it.... at the moment. Give me a minute." Roisin looked around for anything written on it. With her talent for languages she hoped she could find something that might give her an edge in figuring out what the staircase did.

GM passing a message

As Roisin attempts to unravel whatever mysteries this room holds, Olven returns to the outer hall where Grettanah is waiting.  "We've found something, Grettanah," he says.  "Roisin is attempting to discover what secrets this room holds."  He describes to her the staircase ascending upwards and the night sky that roofs the room.  "Your assistance will be most helpful," he says, smiling, and beckons for her and Barack to follow her back to the room where D'aden and Roisin wait.

In reply to Olven Wolf (msg # 471):

Grettanah glances at Barrack Shall we see this. she asks wondering if this Planetarium is accurate or a poor attempt at its representation.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 07:34, Sat 22 Oct 2016.