Impressive! Berry claps her hand as the door is reduced to powder.  She then moves closer to peer into the now revealed passage. She doesn't enter, but is rather curious about the blue glow.

In reply to Berry (msg # 949):

A short corridor extends toward an archway, from whence the blue glow comes.
The walls are of magically shaped stone, and the archway is supported by elegant statues of well drapped women, each holding the lintel up with one outstretched arm.  The lintel takes the form of crossed olive branches, above which is  inlaid a chabucon cut crystal.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 950):

Gareth looks to see what might be further in, following anyone who enters with a light...

Haveron motions for Omar to watch Amelia, and then waves them to the back.  Then, with his sword in hand, he takes the lead.  "Gorgath, follow Gareth.  At the first sign of trouble, tuck him under your arm and get him out of trouble.  I will take care of myself."

Haveron moves slowly, taking extra time to observe his surroundings.  They were warned that there were traps here.  He wanted to be ready for them.

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 952):

That is why Gareth is not leading the way, but following whoever goes in with a light...

In reply to Gareth (msg # 953):

Once at the doorway, Haveron can see a larged domed room with three other exits. The dome is supported by gigantic stone ststues of muscular men. The entire room is suffused with a bluish glow.

In the center of the ceiling is another round crystal

In reply to Narrator (msg # 954):

Gareth followed him in and looks around. Do the stone statues look like they might be animated?

Haveron pauses at the entrance and waits for Gareth to judge the room safe or unsafe.

In reply to Gareth (msg # 955):

The seem pretty still right now... the floor and base of the statues are free of dust, but the surfaces above about 3 feet are fairly dusty.  You notice a small door behind one statue that is about two feet high.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 957):

Does it look like there was water here, or perhaps more automatons cleaning?

In reply to Gareth (msg # 958):

This room seems to be pretty dry.

The ogre shuffles around the room, comparing muscle sizes to the statues.

In reply to Gorgath (msg # 960):

The statues, which appear to be supporting ribs of the ceiling vaulting, cleverly made to resemble swords. Are roughly as strong looking as Gorgath himself, although less handsome.

Haveron will point out the little door, and suggest "I wonder if the cleaning golems are behind that door.  Take a look, while I stand guard."

He motions for Amelia and Omar to stay by the door, and then moves towards the center of the room.  He wants to meet any attacks before they get to the rest of the party.

He steps in, sword on guard and looks around, uncomfortable with what he sees.

In reply to Adept Yisslitheniss (msg # 963):

Gareth moves in carefully, expecting problems somewhere. He holds his fireball ready...not sure it it is the right approach here. He carefully looks in all directions, above and around, for potential sources of trouble.

Berry follows, looking for anything that looks both expensive and easy to take. She also whispers Are we trying to be quiet? Because my first instinct is to call out and say hello

Ryojin follows in, ready for any challenge.

Shroud comes up from the rear. Bow and arrow in hand but not drawn yet.

In reply to Shroud (msg # 967):

Teresa peers over the gray man's  shoulders into the room, and calls out in surprise as the little door opens, and a short wooden figure holding a broom steps out and begins sweeping.
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In reply to Teresa the Shepherdess (msg # 968):

Gareth watches the small thing coming out to sweep...it is wooden, and he is holding a fireball...

Haveron discretely moves away from the wooden creature, and examines the other side of the room for exits.

[Private to GM: He just has Observation, so no real skills towards concealed doors or anything.]

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 970):

There is a doorway between each of the statues.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 971):

Are there any full sized doorways, or are they all small?

In reply to Gareth (msg # 972):

The other doorways are the same ss the one you came in through, 4 yards by 3 yards. The bluish glow barely extends into them.