In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 25):

Molag locates a small wooden box lodged in the chimney, and a trap door in the floor next to the fireplace.

He blows soot off the box and rattles it.

The attic space is redolent of rotting straw and dead rat. Something stirs in one of the mouldering straw pallets

In reply to Molag Anders (msg # 26):

Far a short time he watched the straw pallet for further movement I think there's a nest of rats or a snake up here Broderick informed the others, as he climbs down. Crossing to the trapdoor Molag found he motions for one of the others to open it.
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Clairs face paled at the mention of rats or snake She looked about peevishly hopeful that there weren't any down here.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 28):

The trapdoor has a rusted bolt holding it closed, but Molag
makes short work of it with his crowbar.  After reholstering
the tool, he heaves open the trapdoor.

The smell of rodents is stronger from the hole that s wooden ladder descends into.

Leaning over the hole Broderick peers into the depts. Holding his pebble over it to illuminate as much as it can. Assessing the hole for several seconds he tests the top few rungs of the ladder for strength and stability. Phylicity and I'll go first if any of you see anything below moving in the light please alert us. He comments looking at each of the team When Phylicity is settled on his shoulder he hands her the pebble to illuminate the descent and starts down the ladder, gingerly testing each rung as he does.

Clair's face paled when the stench of rodent emanated from the hole. Covering her mouth and nose with her scented kerchief. Gracious Broderick, toss a flame down there first or at least let the air clear out that stench. she suggested muffled by the kerchief

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 31):

The rungs hold, but seem a little shaky.  Down below there is a faint squealing sound.

maje an IQ-2 or architecture +2 roll

In reply to Narrator (msg # 32):

[Private to GM: Does he think it will hold the weight of Smasher? Out of curiosity how much does it weigh fully loaded?

05:25, Today: Secret Roll: Broderick Leibert rolled 12 using 3d6.  IQ-2 [13].]

As he descended Broderick scanned the area for threat, pausing to considered how the ladder would cope with Smashers weight.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 33):

The rungs do not look like they can hokd the golem; unarmored he weighs 680 lbs, in plate and chain he weighs 750 lbs.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 34):

"I have a bit of rope, we could run it through the
Pot hook in the fireplace and lower him, but it might take all of us.
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In reply to Molag Anders (msg # 35):

On hearing Molag's suggestion he stopped and started back up the ladderThat's an excellent suggestion I'll come right up and we can lower Smasher together. Reaching the floor above they quickly secured Smasher and began to  lower him.
Shortly befor he is settled completely, the masonry around the chimney begins to crack.
 Suddenly, the pot hook is ripped free, causing Smasher to drop about a foot to the paving. Part of the fireplace collapses!

Down is accomplished, but up is another circumstance. ..

Broderick suggests Phylicity accompsnies Smasher and hands her the torch pebble; when Smasher reaches the ground Broderick climbs down followed by the Clair then the others.
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Gingerly taking hold of the ladder Clair climbs down to the level below. Reaching the floor she moves between Smasher and Broderick, then looks about; assessing whatever is illuminated hy the pebble Phylicity is holding.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 37):

Ludlow shakes his head at the mess.
"I suppose  a block  and tackle with a better footing
could bear the golem's weight...or I could magic him out of the pit..."
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 38):

"Don't do it Ludlow, let us see if we can find an exit first."

Once everyone was in the cellar, Broderick took a few moments to scan the area/room.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 40):

Clarence raises his lantern, set with a glow stone to survey
the area  The space roughly mimics the footprint of the area above, but is covered about a foot high in debris. Bits of
rotten wood, and broken crockery suggest shelving that
collapsed away from the walls. There is a roughly bricked
over archway on the west wall, and a lot of holes in the
masonry on all sides. There is a faint rustling and
squeaking.

In reply to Clarence Montague (msg # 41):

Clair grasped Brodericks arm nervously. Rats... she exclaimed casting a furtive glance around the room.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 42):

Giving Clair's hand a gentle pat. I think there more afraid of us than we are of them my dear, he comforts. Pointing at the bricked over arch with his unoccupied hand. It looks like that wall is a likely spot that could open into the sewers. he prompts the others.
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Smasher turned to face the brick wall; blankly staring at it.

In reply to Smasher (msg # 44):

Molag unslings his crowbar and peers at the wall.
"A lot of this mortar looks eaten through. Should be
Easy to knock down..."

Giving Moleg an smile Broderick leads Clair to the centre of the room to allow work to start on the wall. Good to see your prepared for such an situation Master Anders best be at it. I'll keep out of the way and watch for signs of interest from the fauna.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 46):

As molag slips the tip of his crowbar between a couple of nricks, Charlene calls out quietly from he other side of the room.

"What's that sound?"

Hold there for a moment Broderick hurriedly whispers to Moleg; as he looks towards Charlene Le Poire hoping to get some additional information.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 48):

hearing check

In reply to Narrator (msg # 49):

Cocking his head in the direction he assumes to be the location Charlene is referring, Broderick listens for the sound the fellow referred to.[Private to GM: 09:32, Today: Secret Roll: Broderick Leibert rolled 10 hearing check [15].
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