"Which forward are you talking about? I see about three different options."

:)

OOC:  Thank you Seer.  I thought we were moving upward from room 11.  (Yeah I haven't done any backreading.)  Not to worry, Uthecar intended to go up to the left around the corner towards room 12 anyway.

Uthecar shoots the wise cracking Weasel a scowl, like he would have clipped the lad around the earhole if he was within range.  "Let's follow up around to the right, it's what I originally intended." He says indicating the right most passage behind the 2 foot thick wall.

"Lead on, Uthecar," Kullonar says, stepping up behind the doughy dwarf.

Uthecar will do so leading up around the curve to the end of the passage and the double doors.  He will initially ignore the door on the left favouring getting to the end of the passage first.  (If there is a clear reason why he wouldn’t just walk past the door I’ll review with more info.)

Myrrick nods, joining his friends, his magical weapon at the ready. "This blade is going to be useful."

Zan takes up his position in the group making ready to act.  "Let's take this slowly, we've already seen plenty of surprises.  If you think you see anything that is questionable Weasel and I can help take a look"

Bruno follows, but instead of his usual hammer he is now carrying his short sword as well as his shield.

Uthecar leads the way, guided by the light of Bruno's lantern. Some 30' from the secret door, he pauses, then turns 180 degrees to follow a new passage the same distance before turning left. Following the passage first in a circular fashion, then another hard left, they come to a set of ornately carved double doors. The reliefs include geometric designs, along with the faces of twin gargoyles, one upon each door, their faces split in vicious grins.

Actions, please.

Uthecar looks over his shoulder, ”Trap checkers, here’s a job for ya.”  He steps to the far side of the doors to allow access, and also to be out of the way of the doors

Kullonar steps to the opposite wall as Uthecar and waits for Weasel to do this thing. "Careful, lad." he warns.

Bruno stands quietly shifting his weight from foot to foot hopefully ready for whatever comes next.

Myrrick keeps his halberd readied as they explore, watching the gargoyles warily.

Weasel takes a deep breath, wanders to the front. A sheen of sweat settles upon his upper lip as he takes a quick, initial look at the doors. Seeing nothing immediate, he leans forward and puts an ear near the central crack dividing the portal. His eyes are closed and he is completely still for more than a moment.

It becomes clear to the party that he'd been holding his breath as he exhales.

Next, he begins at the bottom left of the left door, carefully going over each of its parts with careful precision. It is a precise search; Weasel does not shirk any small detail as he goes about his business. Almost fifteen minutes pass when his eyes finally descend from the wood border upon the top left side of the right hand door.

With a glance at the others, he said in a voice scarce louder than a whisper, "Din't find nothin' fellers, though that don't mean nothin' aint there."

Fifteen minutes for Weasel to tell them there might still be something there was testing Uthecar's patience.  "It better at least be open boy." He says as he moves to the door and pushes/pulls it open.  (He manipulates whatever device looks most obvious to open the door.)

Everyone roll your initiative, please. Include reaction modifier from Dexterity.

Also, see OOC thread for ideas on surprise. Your suggestions are welcome, the simpler the rule the better.

OOC here is the roll sir.

12:16, Today: Myrrick rolled 7 using 1d6+2 ((5)).

In reply to The Seer (msg # 43):

13:01, Today: Bruno Rhunthane rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  Initiative.

09:43, Today: Uthecar Hornskin II rolled 5 using 1d6.  Initiatve.

23:31, Today: Zan rolled 2 using 1d6-4.  surprise roll.

09:53, Today: Kullonar rolled 3 using 1d6.  Initiative.

Weasel rolled a 6 for Initiative

Upon opening the doors, one thing becomes immediately apparent: the place is a library of sorts. After that, all bets are off as a group of six men stand a table on its side and take aim with their crossbows. Behind them is an exceedingly attractive female half elf dressed in a flowing diaphanous gown with just the right amount of cleavage showing.

She shouts in an imperious voice, "Hold!" To the party, she asks, "Who are you?"

Order of actions:

Myrrick
Bruno
Weasel

Other party

Uthecar - surprised
Zan - surprised
Kullonar - surprised

Zan stands there surprised.

The scene before them is rather different than one he would have expected, but while he is shocked, Bruno is not surprised.

He stands with his shield before him defensively, but his sword at his side pointed to the ground, "We would ask you the same question, Mistress.

"Myself, I am Bruno Rhunthane, priest of Moradin and warrior of Ratik."
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Myrrick, with his halberd held close, in a defensive posture continues, stepping into the room and away from the door, giving his companions room. "Myrrick , ranger of the woods. How have you been able to sit in here unhindered by the waking dead outside this room?"