Fisher blinks a few times while saying nothing as it seems he has trouble following the small leprechauns logic.  Then as an alternative he suggests dispassionately, ”Maybe the rats were huddled up together in there.  You know, to stay warm.”

In reply to Fisher 'Porter' Black (msg # 587):

IQ+3 roll for whoever went next door

Is the baker's fire on the other side of this fireplace?

22:50, Today: Nana Yurick rolled 15 using 3d6.  IQ ~ 13+3.
She snaps her fingers.
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23:57, Today: Svendegard Yurick rolled 15 using 3d6.  IQ ~ 11+3.
Sven scratches his chin, thinking...

In reply to Sparky (msg # 589):

The wall with the fireplace abuts on the baker's shop. This fireplace must share a flue with both the baker's oven, and the kitchen fireplace above.

"The baker's oven, and the kitchen stove,  must be connected. Let's see what's behind the door."
OOC my bad. fixed
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In reply to Fisher 'Porter' Black (msg # 587):
"Porter's right. Looks like it was the perfect spot for 'em, too."
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In reply to Svendegard Yurick (msg # 594):

which rooms? there is a foor on the other side of the inverse "L" from here (the hearth is at the tip of the long part of the L. a door is at the tip of theshort part of the L, the barrels are along the short bar

***gate***________________________________
                                          door

                                barrels





  hearth

In reply to Nana Yurick (msg # 593):

"Ah, then that makes sense. Sure. Open the way..."

She readies herself, on a barrel if possible.

”I am?”  Fisher asks curiously as Sven responds to his comment.



OOC:
Porter will follow behind the crowd as they explore.  Shield on left arm.  Right hand is empty.

In reply to Fisher 'Porter' Black (msg # 597):

Get a stick or something man!

In reply to Thorg (msg # 598):

Aine mutters a few words, and a ball of ice appears in her hand.

"What is it?" She asks, concerned, holding her tiny staff with the glowing gem inside forward for a better view.

[Private to GM: Ice sphere, cast skill to create, 1d.]
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Aldous looks around at everyone preparing for action.

"Did someone see more rats?"  He draws his knife and raises his lantern.

Porters face does a funny turn as he finally understands that Thorg is speaking to him and what it's about.   The mercenary simply points to his hip.



OOC:
Black is pointing to his broadsword sheathed at his belt.

Oh, sorry, didn't think you were armed...   Thorg has his spear and shield ready

The siblings almost simultaneously draw their weapons.

In reply to Nana Yurick (msg # 603):

Are you heading for the door (5 yards away from the barrels) the gate (16 yards from the barrels) or pulling the lever by the barrels?

Sven and Nana are headed towards the near door.

"Careful, ya big goon. Let the lock and trapsman check it out."
Nana says, tugging on her brother's arm.

At Nana's cue, Aldous moves over to the door and checks whether it's locked.  He also checks it over for traps.

[Private to GM: 05:06, Today: Aldous Hack rolled 12 using 3d6.  Traps (12) checking door.]

In reply to Aldous Hack (msg # 607):

The door is trap free.it isn't locked xss but looks stuck.

10:09, Today: Svendegard Yurick rolled 5 using 3d6.  forced entry ~ 13.
"I'll get it open!"
Sven, forces the door open.

Anldous stands near, but clear of Sven's efforts, to shine his lantern into the opening as soon as the door opens enough to see.

In reply to Aldous Hack (msg # 610):

Aine, with her very bright light gem illuminating the area, looks around.

(Continual Light, Daylight, was cast on her gem in her staff in case anyone forgot).