"I'm not sure enough about distance to say whose basement it's in, but that might be the stash of some less than upstanding folk.  Such are likely to object to others making free with their silver."

Nodwin considers for a moment, then eyes the group and speaks somewhat directly.  "Let's take a look.  We don't need to actually engage anyone, and we're probably not interested in stealing it.  However, if others are down in the sewers like us, we have additional precautions that need to be made.  We don't need any unexpected visitors visiting our city block from below.  I'd rather know than not."

"Probably someone's bolt hole or hide-away.  But ya, best investigate, see if have t'e t'ief's highway goin t'rough here.  An any silver not nailed down..."
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In reply to Jareth Mooncalled (msg # 457):

"Yeah, better to know than not know."

In reply to Clarence Montague (msg # 458):

So gate repair, and locks might be adviseable; a replacement for the worm gate would cost $250 including lock and take about a day to install...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 459):

Benito to install, or someone else?

In reply to Benito Drake (msg # 460):

Benito could charge the $60 per day rate to install it, or just do the work as part of the team.

"Mario, ya have t'e idea of what direction Jocelyn sensed it, why don't you lead t'e way?  Keep us on target."



OOC

Nodwin also has Shape Earth, so he could certainly be of benefit to getting gates and doors installed easier.

Mario's eyes get wider for a moment.

"On point?  Okay.  Quarter mile that way."  He points along the north corridor and takes a few steps, then waits for the group to form up.  As he waits, he draws a silvered arrow from its quiver and nocks it to his bowstring, holding it in place with his left thumb and forefinger.

Nodwin gestures for Brodak and Jareth to take the next two spots, and then suggests Clarence take the rear of the group this time.

"Brodak, why don't you look after Mario?  If you find anything nasty, get it's attention.  Jareth, you know way more about the obscure stuff we see down here than anyone else.  In my opinion you should be towards the front.  Keep your eyes open.  I'll follow you.  Clarence, would you be willing to take up the rear, and make sure nothing comes up on us from there?"

I Lead, You point way

In reply to Brodak (msg # 465):

This hallway is barely 2 yards wide and slightly arched, making the center just a foot above two yards. It is a tight space.
The air is starting to get a little musty.

Brodak fills a lot of it...

"Clarence, light torch an keep eye on it.  Flame changes color, threaten go out, say somethin."

With the order of travel decided, Mario heads north along the main corridor, bow with nocked silvered arrow and light stone tied to the upper nock at the ready.

In reply to Mario Crowfoot (msg # 469):

This hallway meets another 1 yard wide 4 way intersection after about 20 yards.

Mario approaches the crossing slowly and carefully -- no point trying to cover his light, anything with eyes will have seen the glow of our approach, but nothing to be gained by blundering right out in the open.

Coming to a complete stop a couple steps short of the side passages, Mario gives a "Shh" sign over his shoulder, then returns his arrow to its quiver, drops prone, and holds his bow vertically with the light stone at the top as he slides forward far enough to look both ways, quickly, and slides back.

Brodak stands back about a foot or two and lets Mario do the scouting, while he stands ready to defend him.

Nodwin puts his hand up and waves over his shoulder to try and hold up the people behind him, but says nothing.  He instead listens intently to see if he can hear anything.

In reply to Nodwin Zideqick (msg # 473):

There is nothing immediately visible beyond the rough walls as ther recede into darkness.

Lefty climbs to the ceiling and creeps ahead.

Mario resumes his feet, once more nocks a silvered arrow, and continues forward, head on a swivel as he passes through the intersection.

Jareth pauses to take notes on the intersection, how far down he can see, the directions, rough shape and size of the cross tunnel, and identifying markings, etc, before he resumes being third in line to assist looking out for hazards.

In reply to Jareth Mooncalled (msg # 476):

When asked for a torch, Clarence immediately complies, lighting one and carrying it in his right hand, using the shield in his left with the magically lit lantern hanging on it's hook, providing lots of light.

He follows as directed...

In reply to Clarence Montague (msg # 477):

Holding the pome with the lantern means you cannot actively use the shield, but the torch burns cleanly... for now.


Thr lantern pole could also be secured in your pack.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 478):

Is there sufficient headroom to allow for that?