In reply to Morteft (msg # 974):

*You're assuming there even is a password. I couldn't tell that he was telling lies, but I'm sure he was.*

Morteft nods. *Maybe so. Let's see what he says.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 976):

Warwick casts Speak with the Dead on the man in armor.  You hear a slightly muffled "Malcontents", as if someone is speaking in a bag.

Warwick may now ask his question 5, not 3, ere the other side he see.

OOC: What are the questions?

--DM2

"How do we open the doors?" he asks the head.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 978):

I will assume Morteft takes the head out of the sack.

The head responds 'You a lowly priest ask me for how to open the doors!  Pull on the rings of course.  Dwarves, so far your like the rest.'

OOC: Remember, the dead will be evasive and somewhat literally interpret questions especially if they significantly differ in alignment from the caster.

--DM2
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OOC:  I had forgotten that the dead will be difficult.

*Okay, we need to be more precise with our questions.  This guy's not going to answer the question willingly.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 980):

Trysk checks if ESP is effective on the head.

*Perhaps we either ask what is the password to open the door or Morteft's questions about what hairball when you push each of those buttons on the desk.*
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 981):

ESP is not effective on the MiA anymore.

--DM2

*Ask it: 'will pressing one of the gems open the door?' - a yes or no question might help us.*

Warwick addresses the head.  "Will pressing one of the gems at the desk open the door?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 984):

Warwick asks "Will pressing one of the gems at the desk open the door?"  a voice from a ghostly image surrounding the head speaks 'What else' in confirmation and then adds 'You sniveling unkempt dwarf.'

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 985):

*Ok, let's do a binary search. Is the gem on the right side of the desk?*

*Do ye want to do that or ask other questions?  I can use an augury to determine which gem.  We can ask other questions of the head if ye want to gain more information of this place.* replies Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 987):

*Auguries can be incorrect, if I am not mistaken. I don't think he will get anything useful from this guy but if anyone has any good questions, go for it.*

Shorty groans in frustration as the duscyssion goes on and on.  “Tinkin liks smart peoples again.  No bery smart.  No askin how ta open door.  Knowed dat already.    Askin hows ta unlocks da door and hows ta turn off da trap.”

Ez’ard sits back and lets the ‘smart’ ones work out the answers.

*Any objections if I ask one of Shorty's questions?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 991):

Morteft laughs. *Go for it.*

Warwick asks the head.  "Which gem unlocks the door?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 993):

OOC: I could be real nasty and say 'one on the desk' ...

Warwick asks "Which gem unlocks the door?" the ghostly image sort of roles it's eyes "Oh how long shall I put up with you. Look to the right."

--DM2

Shorty growls in frustration at not being able to make Warwick understand.  “Whiches color marble on da dest unlock da door?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 995):

Morteft says, *Shorty, use the amulet to communicate.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 996):

Shorty gives Moprteft a sad look.  "Too muches noise in me head some a da times.  Us bees only one here cept fer dead guy.  Who him gonna tells?"

Morteft nods. *I understand, but you never know who might be listening or scrying with magic especially in this place.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 998):

OOC: New thread started .. Delith:Raid on Black Doom

--DM2