Dragon quickstep

[Anastasia]

I'll do spoiler blocks tonight since I don't think we'll hit combat before end of session. If I'm wrong I'll do them then.

Lady Sanzha smiles coldly, "We had best be prepared, this is no small gambit." she remarks, "And the risks are great if Imix controls himself despite our insult."

"Which is why Elle and Amaryl are staying here, in case it goes wrong," Donald agrees, "In case we need an emergency bail out."

"Then there's only one thing left to do - go provoke and slay Imix." Ranbar concludes.

[Corwin]

"Zaaman Rul is aware of our goals, so between that and the Cauldron's readiness, I think we have a shot at this. It's up to us to make it work," Seira agrees. "Donald, what do we know about the Gallery of Triumphs and the rest of Imix's temple?"

[Anastasia]

"First of all, the defenses are what you'd expect. Dimensionally locked, powerful, a teleportation blocker on top of it. The only person who can teleport in and out is Imix or Kossuth, I suppose. Now what you don't know is that there's basement after basement of storage. Imix has lots of treasure and trophies he doesn't have on display at any one time.  Now it's all sealed and protected to the limit, but our friend left in a back door. That'll get us in safe and sound, and as long as we're properly warded, won't set off a single alarm."

Donald explains that all as the others listen. "And I just imagine it'll be a fascinating trip through those basements as well." Lady Sanzha's smile is rather sharp, "The scenic route it is. Fortunately so long as we don't send up an alarm, we have no need for haste."

"Nothing should monitor combat," Donald agrees, "But to be on the safe side, avoid serious holy power. That might still get Imix's attention, or ample Water. I imagine he's set up some traps and combats within to be on the safe side, and the route to the museum proper won't be quick or easy."

"Is it ever?" Ranbar blows out a long breath, "Can we help ourselves to the treasure? It does no good sitting in the possession of the Prince of Elemental Evil for Fire. It's all stolen or looted anyway from many more deserving heroes."

[Corwin]

"It does make a good backup plan, if something unexpected happens," Seira agrees, glancing over at Donald. "How about it? Does that set off alarms?"

[Anastasia]

"Shouldn't," Donald says, "After all, the treasures have legitimate reasons to be moved, but I'd check when we're there. Wouldn't put it past Imix to have more defenses."

[Corwin]

"Makes sense. Donald, you'll be in the lead, but proceed slowly enough I can still look over for any traps. Ranbar, I want you to be the rearguard."

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CL38

Cast on all (unless refused):
Glorious Rally [1min/lvl], Celestial Valor [1min/lvl], Foresight [10min/lvl], Visions of the Future [1hr/lvl], Dragonskin [10min/lvl], True Seeing [1min/lvl], Vision of the Omniscient Eye [1min/lvl], Detect Scrying [24hr], Greater Arcane Sight [1min/lvl], Freedom of Movement [10min/lvl], Pass Without Trace [1hr/lvl], Voice of the Dragon [10min/lvl], Greater Heroism [1min/lvl], Good Hope [1min/lvl], Mind Blank [24hr], Nondetection [1hr/lvl], Mass Death Ward [1min/lvl], Heroes's Feast [12hr], Fortunate Fate [10min/lvl], Spell Turning [10min/lvl], Sign [1min/lvl], Divine Insight [1hr/level], Greater Improvisation [10min/level, 114 luck points/up to 19 usable each action]


Cast on self in addition to the above spells:
Sensual Blessing [1min/lvl], Greater Anticipate Teleport [24hr], Bibliotheca Arcana [24hr], Many Moments of Prescience [1hr/lvl], Moment of Prescience [1hr/lvl]

[Anastasia]

"So I take point, Seira's right behind me, Sanzha holds the middle and Ranbar protects our flank," Donald concludes, "We may not have space, so if we're in a line formation, watch your own sides and trust your front and rear to be covered."

Nods all around before Donald says, "Anything else or are we ready?"

[Corwin]

"Let's go."

Donald can portal us!

[Anastasia]

You appear in a small shack. A simple place of intense heat, where several tools are hung - a few shovels, a hoe, a set of shears. All are rusted and old, left to hang.

"Here," Donald says, "We're close enough to where we need to enter to reach the basements. The way should be clear, but look before you go just in case. Use private communications after this, but I know this little hut's soundproof." He taps the wall.

[Corwin]

"Divine voice?" Seira clarifies. "You cautioned us to avoid divine power inside, or wouldn't that count?"

[Anastasia]

Just to be clear since this is one of those times where splitting hairs might be relevant, do you mean the line where he said to avoid holy power and he also mentioned water?

[Corwin]

Yeah, this: But to be on the safe side, avoid serious holy power.

I figured it might mean using enough divine power on our side that it's felt. If it means holy magic, instead, let me know~

[Anastasia]

It does, yes. Hence asking since it's a misunderstanding.

[Corwin]

Right, works for me. Don't speak until Donald gives the go-ahead.

Seira looks over the shack for any strange magic or traps!

Taking 10 for 120, K:A 10 for 120, Spellcraft 10 for 120.

[Anastasia]

There is strange magic here. There's magic that muffles sound so nothing gets out. There's also magic that makes anything within resist rusting.  No traps, though.

Donald opens the door and peeks out.

Way's clear.