Playthings of the Gods

[Agentmolar]

Now i know what the bait feels like when fishing

Gaius continues towards the fire, keeping note of his surroundings.

I hope my brothers are still following me, this could end badly for me if im caught alone

[Bodhi]

Things got a bit confused there... So Gaius is now alone? If so Will runs up to him (quietly) he has no real reason to hide from Gaius.

[Agentmolar]

"Will. Thank asacimov your here. I had to act like one of the patients to allay suspicion."

Gaius looks around to ensure they are alone

"Evidently they have a friend that I can only assume is one of the denizens of this place. I suspect that the fire is being made to melt the glacier and free this place. "

"Im considering staying alone to keep the cover story consistent, can you cover me and ambush any one that threatens me? "

[Custom_Hobby]

Olothros walks up to Will & Gaius as the priest expresses concern about his safety. "Gaius I will gladly switch places with you." I would love to be the first to see the creature and size it up. I wonder what it is and how powerful it might be? "know no fear, my craft grants me magical force bolts that will unerringly hit anything I can see. I will use all I have, even my sword if need be, to protect you my friend."

[Bodhi]

Jadda jadda jadda! Why are they TALKING the friggin morons

Will nods shortly to Gaius suggestion and sneaks back in the shadows but stays as close as safely possible to Gaius prepared for an attack (with shortsword) should one be needed

[Custom_Hobby]

When Will withdraws Olothros tells Gaius "We will be close by," and walks back into the shadows with Lunk.

[Agentmolar]

Ah tis good to have friends as the brotherhood we are

Gaius relieved that his brothers have his back, continues towards the fire, fighting off the eery feelings this place gives him.

Well wiggle little worm, lets see what the bait draws out

[Fabian]

You follow the light of what must be (you surmise) a huge fire or maybe several large fires. After creeping between two buildings, your intrepid band comes upon a tunnel carved into the ice itself...

OOC: Gaius and Olothoros please make a DC 25 Knowledge (Arcana) check in order to work out what might be causing the behaviour you've witnessed in Dr Asworth and the inmates. On the map, your group is represented by the red 'X'

[Custom_Hobby]

could it be..?

Olothros' knowledge arcana check: 27

[Fabian]

Olothoros:

[spoiler]You surmise that there may be some connection between the Doctor's behaviour, and the suggestion spell that emanated from the large ornate crystal in the centre of the temple.[/spoiler]

[Custom_Hobby]

Olothros turns to the group. "I have been thinking and I believe there may be a connection between the doctor's behaviour, and the suggestion spell that emanated from the large ornate crystal in the centre of the temple. Do you want to go back to the temple or through the tunnel?"

[Custom_Hobby]

"I'll take a peak down the tunnel. With my vision I should be able to see something long before anyone can see me." Olothros heads down the tunnel a bit to see if he can spy anything.

[Fabian]

Gaius:

[spoiler]Knowledge check (1d20+5=12) You're too busy being nervous to think about it...[/spoiler]

[Custom_Hobby]

How can they not be curious? This could lead to more learning and a better understanding and control of my art. There is nothing too dangerous when I can learn more.

So what do I find?

[Bodhi]

Will stands nervously at the beginning of the tunnel
"D...d...damned nosy pointy ears" he mutters and tries vainly to see somethng in the dark tunnel. He listens for any interesting sounds though, sword still at the ready.