In reply to Narrator (msg # 888):

"Ah, then that is where we should go. Please lead us there."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 889):

"The deal is to the tower."

In reply to Narrator (msg # 890):

"Thank you. Lead on, where we can follow..."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 891):

the tortoise and hare turn into a side passage wide enough for you all.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 892):

Then we let them go and continue to follow them.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 893):

They lead you into a circular clearing with a fountain ... it is octogonal and the water flows from 8 reliefs of lion's heads under a statue of a woman holding a sword and a birdcage.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 894):

Melchizadek will approach the fountain quickly so he can have a good look without being left behind...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 895):

per roll

In reply to Narrator (msg # 896):

Mel is pretty perceptive...[Private to GM: Rolled 1 under Per.]

Stenet just stays near the Hare and Tortoise, in case they decide to get up to any shenanigans.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 898):

there is a golden bird in the birdcage that looks to be a clockwork creature.
The poof the fountain is filled with smooth white stones.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 899):

What is the function of the clockwork, as far as we can tell?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 900):

The bird in the cage is singing and fluttering its wings... it appears to be an automaton, but ss you pause to examine it, it turns to you and speaks
"Kind sir who loves the sun, free me!"
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 901):

Melchizadek looks to see if he can...

"How might I do that?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 902):

the bird gestures to the pool.
"Among those stones is an egg. within the egg is the key."


the tortoise has crossed the clearing and is heading off toward one of the exits...
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 903):

What would Melchizadek roll to find it quickly...

Stenet hangs back at the exit to watch Melchizidek and keep the backside of Hograth and Urrun in sight if they follow the Hare and Tortoise...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 904):

a search roll with your hands in the water... any blessings apply.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 906):

Melchizedek will have a quick fruitless look... before apologizing that he cannot find it and must keep going. He then hurries after the others.

[Private to GM: Search at default+3 for blessings, Per =14, rolled 14]

What look for? He asks... when answerd, he will also feel around for this egg.

[Private to GM:  15:04, Today: Urrun rolled 6 using 3d6.  Scrounging for the egg.]

In reply to Urrun (msg # 908):

Urrun finds a lighter stone that rattles- it is an eggshell, and within is a golden key!

This what you want?

Stenet remains at the path's entrance watching Hograth and the Hare and Tortoise, ready to begin forward to keep them in sight.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 911):

"Thank you!"

He tries to use the key to open the cage...if handed the key, would the creature be able to free itself?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 912):

it doesn't look like the bird can free itself from the cage.