As Stoney presses another stone inward, yet another audible *CLICK* can be heard.  However, the sound came from the stone platform this time as opposed to the previous which sounded beneath the room you are in.

In reply to Larzander Gunderzen (msg # 162):

"Good going! If you've unlocked it we're golden. Either that, you've doomed us all. Some tombs and shrines are trapped, to prevent grave robbers from violating them. Perhaps this is the same, yes?"

Boris stood back, near Larz, curious if anyone was going to get pulped.

Trying again to move the stone Ondrea gave it a push to see if it will move.

The stone platform remains as firm as ever.

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 166):

Moving closer, Boris studied the images as well. "Ondrea, is there a pattern you see?"

"Buggered if I can see one."

00:49, Today: Boris Underhill rolled 16 using 1d20.  Int. check (14).

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 167):

An interrupted "I see a patter...hicup...n"
Pointing to a tile, and pushes another.

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 167):

"No, I can't make heads or tails of it." She stood waiting with her hands on her hips as tiles were pushed.

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While none of you are able to discern a specific pattern but, as fate would have it, as Stoney depresses yet another stone inward, an ominous, almost cacophonous grating sound can be both heard and felt beneath you.

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 170):

Taking a deep breath & another drink.
"I think we are close!  Anyone else care to press one?"

In reply to Stoney Applesmith (msg # 171):

"Yes, you first." Boris prudently stepped back towards Larz.

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 172):


Taking what could possibly be his last drink he makes sure it is a long one.
Siding his hand over a few of the tiles, hoping inspiration of some kind strikes before he pushed the next tile.
Mind and body numb, so even if he was prompted to feel something, he might not.
"Stand back!  Hope this doesn't make the mouth close and swallow us all!"  Said jovially.

Pushes a random tile in.

07:29, Today: Stoney Applesmith rolled 3 using 1d100.  random last tile pushed.

A booming sound of grating metal greets your eardrums as Stoney depresses yet another tile.  Immediately following, the remaining tiles all recess into their respective slots.

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 174):

With her hammer at the ready Ondrea waits, should nothing jump out at them or no spinning blades appear she will try the stone lid again.

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As Ondrea presses against the stone platform, she can actually feel a slight shift within the stone.  Before, it made no motion, as if it were a solid component of the platform, but now it feels 'looser'.

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 175):

"Larz, good friend Larz, I think Ondrea could use some help with that platform, yeah?"

He pointed helpfully at the platform, urging the barbarian to go assist.

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 177):

Larzander nodded," You take over watch, and I will see what I can do to help Ondrea out."

 Today: Larzander Gunderzen rolled 3 using 1d20+2.  Strenght roll

Fumble...figures...

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Both Ondrea and Larz struggle with the heavy stone platform.  On their first attempt, the large slab shifted slightly.  This encouraged them and they braced themselves, digging in deep.  Through sheer grit, with sweat developing rapidly, the pair manage to slowly but surely slide the massive chunk inch by inch.  The sound of stone grinding against stone echoed through the empty chamber, bouncing down the stairs and beyond.  An opening soon appears beneath the stone and, peering in, possess a set of steps heading downward.  One or two good pushes and the stone lid should be slid far enough to allow passage.

Ondrea continued to push until they could access the stairs. Once that was accomplished she crossed the roam to check no one was joining them from below.

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In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 180):

Standing back watching the muscle move the slab Stoney sips on his drink.
"C'mon put your back into it!  Good job!"

In reply to Stoney Applesmith (msg # 181):

"Great! I always wanted to find a set of stairs leading down into the dark abyss..." Larz commented. "Well wish me luck." Taking his torch in one hand and the sword in the other he began to descend the stairs.
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OOC: So who is following Larz down the traditional scary staircase into the dark unknown and who is staying put?

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 183):

HE has more wine for me, so I will follow...but in the rear....  way rear.  I have never been accused of being brave!
Plus his torch will mess up my night vision.

In reply to Larzander Gunderzen (msg # 182):

"Should someone stay and make sure the stone isn't closed and sealed behind us? After all, we followed just one set of footprints here, there were others."

Moving forward, he checked the inside of the portal to see if there was a catch, that it could be opened from the other side.

"It is a good point, but I think we need all hands on deck as it were.... and of course the noise may have alerted others who come have a look and could easyly over power a single combatant." Ondrea will follow the others into the hole. She takes a position at the rear of the group watch and listening as she begins her descent.

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In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 186):

"Then I guess I'll take the rear for now, and hang back to keep an eye on the door, or at least an ear!"

He motioned the others to pass by.