Session 39: Firefinger

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CHARACTER: Graelor "Blight" Swiftbreeze  
CLASS: Fighter LVL: 04
LVL PROGRESS: Unknown
 

Day 80: Insect repellent 60 -> 59, incense 10/10 (Streth 0) (same day)

Taban and Shago created 2 javelins from the wood they found nearby as we waited for nightfall to come. I also tied a rope around my chainmail to dampen the sound, I might not be so agile this way, but at least I am not as loud. 

Later, when the sun disappeared into the horizon, it was our moment to move. Brief discussions and preparations took place beforehand, such as the Goggles of Night for Jasper to wear created by Smuck (enables dark vision). That's just one more person who can see. We scouted the surroundings. 

60 ft away from the structure, we found a dead elf who took a very deadly looking fall. Well, that's quite a clear mark for this to be the territory of the Terrorfolk that Azaka warned us about. He's been there for a couple of days, so there's not a need to be concerned about their alertness. 

The first ladder looks ancient and in a poor condition, we were forced to leave the construct behind because he was clearly too heavy. SORRY, SHINY ROCK! Arden checked the ladder beforehand to ensure we wouldn't step incorrectly. One after another, we hurried our way up. I went first, then came Smuck, and soon the rest followed. I checked the space before entering, but I couldn't find a single trap nor mechanic. We entered and began to explore the surroundings. The area inside was split in two sections, divided by what looks like a pit. The first area that connected to the entrance had nothing of interests. No secret doors, no traps, nothing. And I had Arden on my back that entire time, it sure was an experience.

We observed the pit from above, and checked the distance to the other platform. It was approximately 10 ft distance. The entrance on the other side was blocked by a lot of spiderwebs, but no spider in sight. 

So I took Smuck along on my back, and jumped over the pit to the other side, where he burned the web all away. Still, nothing. No traps, no movement. We entered the area while the rest waited on the other side, and noticed a vertical tunnel up the ceiling. We do have the tools to hammer our way up there, but who knows how long the tunnel extends? The distance from the ceiling and the ground is approximately 7 ft. We can only hope that it leads SOMEWHERE. No hidden passage anywhere. Perhaps there's another one at the pit?

I reported my findings to the rest, they lit a torch to see. Afterwards, I jumped my way down with Smuck still on my back, down in the pit, when suddenly the ground began to shake. WELL, HERE WE GO. WOO!