Alecks nodded with appreciation at the insights provided by his new companions.

"I wonder" he says as he checks the backs of the other tapestries for similar magical traits.

"With windows like this one could surveil the entire valley from within the cave."

She nodded to Willem as he brought the items over. "More than likely, yes." Then she looked at them a moment. "I'll examine these as you all look around."

While the others talk about the tapestries, she will identify the ring, staff, and boots.

[OOC: Cast Identify on the ring, staff, and boots.]

In reply to Theirastra Nailo (msg # 69):

Alecks handed her the specticles. "Did you see anything unusual about these?

He asked, before returning his attention to the tapestries.

She will see if the spectacles are magical, and identify them as well.

Theirastra readily identifies the ring as a Ring of Fire Resistance.

The staff is a Staff of Healing.

The boots are Boots of Striding and Springing.

The spectacles are magical as well. They are Goggles of Night.

Willem listened carefully as Thierastra identified each item. "Most interesting. If we are to take one each then I would be keen to have the googles as I cannot see in the dark otherwise. But if one of you particularly wants them I would happily taken whatever I am allocated."

"As an eladrin elf I can already see in the dark, so unless one of the other object you can have them. I also do not need the ring of fire resistance, since my robe affords me the same protection. Personally, I'd not mind the boots myself." She said with a small nod.

Alecks nods, "Well, I just got here, I could certainly put the staff to good use. If you don't mind, I'll hold on to it for the time being. Unless one of you can implement the magic.


SHould we get a move on though. There could be trouble ahead. I would not want to be caught unawares while studying these things."

Theiranastra will put on the boots, hands the goggles to Willem, passes the healing staff to Alecks, and then looks at Krivath a moment. "Would you like the Ring of Fire Resistance?"

"I have no such protection now," Krivath replies to Theirastra, "so it would be appreciated."

"It would make me less vulnerable to some fire-based spells and items that I have. Opens up a whole new bag of tactics."

He gratefully accepts the ring.

"It does seem as if we've distributed these items in a most propitious way! Good work, Theirastra!"

"Now let's get back to rooting out the Orcs."

He leads the way back to the main cave.

Willem smiled as he was handed the goggles. Quickly he put them on his head and adjusted them to fit properly. Once done he looked at his three companions and said, "Shall we go?"

Once everyone was ready he lead them back out of the chamber.

She nodded to Krivath. "It is the distribution that made the most sense."

Then she nodded to Willem. "Lead on." She said, then proceeded to follow him out of the chamber.

Alecks follows along, moving as quietly as possible. He was very pleased with the staff. It would allow him much greater flexibility with his spells.

Heading out of the bedroom and back to the main cave, there are three other exits out of it: the way you came in, the next opening to your right which led to the room with the Orcs, and another opening beyond that one.

It's passage slanting upward at only a slight angle, and after about 40 feet comes out into a room. It's dark but as soon as someone produces light, it's clear that this was the galley on the left and the mess hall on the right.

There is no sign of Orcs here, and the layer of dust would seem to indicate that none of them had made it this far.

There are two long tables with benches in the mess area, and two counters with storage shelves underneath them. A few items are on the counters, but most of the pots and pans are on the shelves.

In the middle of the wall behind the galley, a single opening leads into darkness.

"I guess we go that way." She said pointing to the opening in the wall. "Time for you to test your new spectacles." She continued with a smile to Willem.

Willem nodded. "Very well, I will lead us into the darkness." With that he activated his new magical goggles and stepped forth into the gloom. He held his sword ready in case anything was waiting for them in the shadows.

Theirastra would follow close behind him to lend support as needed.

Alecks stepped forward behind Theirastra.

The hallway clearly isn't just a tunnel but has been carved out of the stone. It goes about 60 feet before making a sharp turn to the left. Then it only goes about 10 feet before it ends in a blank wall.

However, as you approach the wall, you hear faint voices coming from it.

Strange indeed...

Willem approached the seemingly blank wall carefully. He wondered if it was a very thin wall to allow the sound to travel, maybe with a hidden door. Maybe there was no wall at all and it was all an illusion!

He prodded it gently with the tip of his sword, wondering if it was indeed real. If he feels resistance he will begin to look for some way of getting through to the other side, maybe a hidden door or secret latch.

Alecks whispered to the others. "Do  recognize any of the voices"

The wall appears to be there, though Willem might not know that he wouldn't be able to push his sword through an illusion due to the mental influence. A phantasm, yes. Illusion, no.

However, up close, it's clear that it is the backside of a secret door. There's a lever on the left side in the upright position, so it seems reasonable that if he pulls it down, it might release the mechanism holding the door in place.

When Theirastra approaches the wall while Willem was looking for the secret door, she, too, heard voices. Muffled as they were, she winds up only recognizing one of them... it sounds like Mithra.

The wall seemed solid enough, but he did find a concealed door. He tried the lever. Hopefully the door would swing open and he would find friendly faces on the other side.

Moving the lever does release the door, which has to be swung towards Willem.

He startles a few of those still in the room, but some of them recognize Willem and Krivath and Theirastra. He, in turn, recognizes Thressa and Cunaar. Since neither of them appear to be threatened or prisoners, they must have defeated any Orcs they encountered... one of which is still on the floor.

Mithra enters at that point, grabs the last Orc by the feet and drags it out of the library.

The room beyond is a library of some sort, which explains the secret door and why it swung out--someone on the library could use it to escape.

Willem greeted Thressa and Cunaar, then smiled as Mithra also joined them. He nodded politely at those he didn't recognise, figuring that they could do formal introductions later.

He turned to his small group. "Come, let us retire outside and see if our other companions have returned.They may require our aid."

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