In reply to Narrator (msg # 855):

Lower a lit lamp down the shaft to see whatevet they can.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 856):

The lamp descends to the limit of the rope, and still the shaft descends.
Twice it passes a set of bronze grates set on opposite sides of the well.
The grates look like they might be a yard wide by half that in height. The first set seems to be on the east/west sides, the lower set north/south.
The breeze upward is constant, as is the creaking sound below.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 857):

Brodetick asks if anyone else has a 50' rope;  and wouldn't mind tying these to the end of his so the lantern can be lowered further. If they don't he retrieves the lantern and stores his rope.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 858):

"I am a swordsman, not a sailor."

In reply to Gaspard (msg # 859):

"I prefer to work with shorter lengths of rope."

In reply to Timeon (msg # 860):

Margeaux leans over the well and casts a spell, creating a ball of bluish light as bright as a torch.

Best get this cover back on the well then. Instructs Broderick after he hauled the Lantern out of the well. While the others replace the metal cap and secure it as it was Broderick unties the rope rolls it up and stores it in the Haversack on Smashers back. Once the cover is secured he leads them back to the intersection heading away from the direction they had come.

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 861):

Margeaux sniffs and dispells her light spell.

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 863):

Ahead, you can see the glint of metal, probably another gate... but most gates are dull with corrosion.

Cautiously move towards the gate. If the area appears safe try the lock.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 865):

The gate is bright, like fresh brass, but sort of rough to the touch, and slightly slimy as well.

You notice traces of something slick on the walls to either side, and the flooring as well.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 866):

Broderick takes note of the gate and grimaces. His thoughts suggest something isn't quite right. Moving away from the immediate area he gathers the team.Would any of you knowledge of something that could produce this type of effect on the metal surface. It looks like something abrasive has come in contact with the metal thus removing its outer oxidized layer.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 867):

"I have seen strong acids have that effect on metal..."

In reply to Timeon (msg # 868):

Interesting, something or things that indiscriminately use strong acid, are hereabouts. Hopefully they aren't inclined to be overtly dangerous. But best take precautions. Do  any of you have suggestions about a course of action, should we fall afoul of the cause of this.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 869):

"This is a foul sticky place." He looks around the eerily still corridor.
"Are we going through that gate?"
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In reply to Gaspard (msg # 870):

Only if we have a means of countering the threat which of capable of thin type of devistation. replies Broderick looking at the Spellweavers for any thoughts or suggestions from them.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 871):

"There is slime as if from a snail on the walls and floor... and on the gate. This creature passed through the gate... it matters not to it if we open that door or not."

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 872):

That's that then we shall return to the Guild and divide the booty we have collected so far. Each time he'd asked anything of the team he got little assistance, that being effectively lip service. Broderick wasn't going to continue exploring this complex with a bunch of useless members. Asking if the spellcasters had a means of combatting whatever had done this supported his assessment. Leading the group back the way they came as they make their way back to the guild.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 873):

As you start back toward the place the otty is from, you hear sthe sound of footsteps...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 874):

Broderick motions for the team to be ready for anything. He attempts to determine how far away the source of the footsteps are? To determine if its safe for a short reconnaissance.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 875):

The sound is coming from the intersection - in the direction you hadn't turned.  All is dark there, and the sound has to be from twenty yards or so.
  Your group draws their weapons, Timeon seeing that his crossbow is drawn and loaded.
 Gaspard has his rapier and main gauche unsheathed. Frer Noe has a mace in hand, and is looking about expectantly.  Margeaux lifts the orc's polearm from the cart and rests it on her palms, as if making an offering.

Carruthers draws his club, and steps around the side of Claire that Smasher isn't guarding, and keeps an eye on the rear.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 876):

Quietly Broderic motions for the team to stay as he moves forward to get a better angle view.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 877):

an arrow flies right past your ear!

In reply to something in the darkness (msg # 878):

Grateful for the near miss Broderic quickly retreats out of line of fire and readies for a fight. Advance Smasher
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Smasher moves forward defensively