The Sundered Way

[M0rtimer]

((And would he be aware from Coljin's way of acting that something was wrong, or..?))

[BadgeAddict]

Zephyr is not so willing to leave Randy stranded by himself and walks forward, slowly closing the distance between herself and randy. She'll stop once she is by his side, but she continues to hold her tongue.

[spiderwrangler]

((Yeah, Ulmwin is clued in.))

[spiderwrangler]

As Coljin starts to back up, his armor betrays his presence behind Zephyr with some clanking.

"One more ssservant, come to greet me! Come clossser, sssmall one!"

[M0rtimer]

Ulmwin curses silently, prepping his crossbow as silently as can be... He's not going to descend further into the crypt and get spotted as well just yet- Instead backtracking to go and alert Holger and Tess that shit is apparently hitting the pan.

[spiderwrangler]

((Ulmwin, give me a Stealth check with advantage please.))

[NotStickFigures]

Coljin will not listen, and now that he is seen, turns and runs back up the ramp, he will tell the others what he saw down there, if he safely gets out of the room.

[M0rtimer]

stealth: 2D20.HIGH(1)+3 = [2, 20]+3 = 23

[Lurks_In_Shadows]

Randy winces as the mummy calls out to both Zephyr and Coljin. Sotto voice: "Damn!"

He quickly covers and bows again. "I am called Randy, dread lord. Before I give my oath, I would know more, for I have oaths to ancient powers that I must fulfill. And as you well know, oaths have power. I would be remiss if I did not make sure there was no conflict."

[spiderwrangler]

Ulmwin successfully starts sneaking away, but hears Coljin coming up fast behind him.

"I did not disssmisss you, ssservant!"

((Randy and Zephyr, what are you doing? Is Zephyr following Randy's show of groveling?))

"Ssservant Randy, where isss the sssmall one going? If you have other oathsss, ssspeak of them. I would know who elssse you are sssworn to."

[Lurks_In_Shadows]

((Groveling, stalling. You say potato and I say pot-ah-to. ))

Randy risks a quick look over his shoulder towards Coljin.

"I'm sure he's just overwhelmed by your majesty, dread lord. I'm sure once he's recovered from his awe, he'll be back."
Randy faces back to the mummy. "I owe an oath to one of Old Ones to seek the Gate of the Worlds and hold it. For She claims this world as her own and would defy her Brethren, who are sworn to destroy it."
Randy cocks his head. "Have you knowledge of the Gate, lord?"

((Randy might as well try to dig for info while he's about it. ))

[BadgeAddict]

Zephyr does not grovel or bow, but holds her head high, having too much pride in how far shes come to bow to some unknown power. The only power she worships is the one in her arms that holds her sword.

[spiderwrangler]

((I said "show of groveling"... speaking of which, I think we're probably overdue for a Deception check from both Randy and Zephyr.))

((Or just from Randy if Zephyr is not being Deceptive...))

[BadgeAddict]

Zephyr is remaining silent and proud. No deception here.

[Lurks_In_Shadows]

Spider, I can't look at the character sheets from here (stupid firewall). Is deception for Randy 1d20+2?
Also, Randy hasn't exactly lied. He's actually not said anything that wasn't true.

[NotStickFigures]

(Yes, Randy has a +2 to deception)

[Lurks_In_Shadows]

Deception: 1d20+2 = [19] = 21

[spiderwrangler]

He seems satisfied with your explanation of Coljin's departure.

"Your missstresss claimsss thisss world... But only to protect it from othersss of her kind? Do you ssseek to then unite it under my rule? I would not allow itsss dessstruction."

His gaze shifts up Zephyr.

"You ssstand ssso ssstraight, fiendish one. Doesss your hellish massster sssend you asss a gift? I owned one of your kind oncsse, she dancsssed for me, almossst asss gracsseful asss a ssserpent."

[thinkslogically]

Nem looks up as Coljin clanks hurriedly back up the ramp and Messages a heads up to Holger and Maji in case they weren't paying attention.

[Lurks_In_Shadows]

Randy gives a quick glance towards Zephyr. "Your pardon, dread lord. She is a warrior among her kind. It is not her custom to bend the knee, but to fight valiantly against those who are listed as her foes. She's quite good at it."

((Randy's in full courtier mode. Must be those home church political intrigues. ))

[spiderwrangler]

"A warrior, not a dansscer... but I have no place for one too proud to kneel. What do you sssay, fiendissh one? Ssswear to me, and I shall provide you with many foesss againssst which to fight..."

[Arch Lich Burns]

Maji raises his head and with a grunt he gets up. (how long has it been? I doubt short rest but might as well try.) Maji heads down the stairs to see what exacly the commotion is. He goes up to the talking snake, eying it. Arcana: 1D20-1 = [12]-1 = 11

[spiderwrangler]

((Coljin and Ulmwin haven't reached the top of the ramp yet, it's like climbing a very spiraling 4-5 flights of stairs. So as far as the folks up top are concerned, Holger has just successfully removed the gem, and is getting to work on the eyes while Maji lazes about and Tess watches Holger.))

[NotStickFigures]

To Ulmwin, Coljin says, while hurrying up the stairs to get the rest...."They are in trouble, Large undead snake who THINKS it's a god and wants us to serve it." Between breaths he adds after, "Big trouble."

[BadgeAddict]

Zephyr locks eyes (faces) with the large serpent and speaks for the first time. "You speak as if you command legions and wield power, but I see nothing but a dying monstrosity hiding in the darkness. Reveal your power to me that I might know you are worthy of being served."

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Is this one of those moments where all of you just took in a short breathe, rolled you're eyes and mumbled under your breath, "we're all gonna die". Could you expect any different.