Dragon quickstep

[Anastasia]

I hope so.

I want more reasons to watch the light fade in his eyes as he dies.

[Corwin]

And with that cheerful thought, Seira hurries up! While on the lookout for magic and traps!

[Anastasia]

This floor has stairs going further up, in case you wish to continue altogether. There's doors north, south east and west. One each. Each has a figure of fire, man sized with a fist sized red gemstone within their chest, standing guard.

[Corwin]

Seira hands the half-dragon to be tied up and gagged to Donald, and studies the door north for its locking mechanism, as well as any magic and traps. If bypassing them is easy, perhaps she can take a peek to see what's awaiting here.

[Anastasia]

Donald takes it with a grump. As you approach the northern door...

You're just under veil and not invisible, right? Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Corwin]

Ah, yes, though I intended to reVeil myself as that half-dragon dude, clothing and items and all.

[Anastasia]

As you approach, the fire-man moves to block your way. It speaks to you, "Sealed by the order of the Archomental."

[Corwin]

Seira backs away at that announcement, and heads for the stairs. She'll win in a fight against a guardian, here, and with the help of her friends possibly against all of them before they can raise an alarm, too. But anyone going here will surely notice their disappearance....

[Anastasia]

Too bad, I'm so curious now. What does Imix want hidden?

[Corwin]

We'll have to check once we beat him. I think the best course is to just keep heading up while we can.

[Anastasia]

Another floor. No more stairs going up. This is a circular room with a door east and west. It's cleaner here, the walls newer and better lit. Neither door is guarded.

[Corwin]

Seira checks the door leading east all the same.

[Anastasia]

It's not trapped or locked.

[Corwin]

Seira opens the door and looks inside!

[Anastasia]

Inside is a long hallway with several doors on each side.  At the far end are stairs that go down.