Round 6 Transcript

Halie’s hands glow with a soft, golden light as she completes the Protection from Evil spell; a translucent barrier of radiant energy envelopes the party, humming faintly against the wind and warding off undead influence for the next hour.

I begin the slow chant of a prepared counter-spell, my voice low and steady as I channel divine energy into my silver holy symbol. Counter-Necrotic Warding... A translucent barrier of purifying light expands from the artifact, overlaying the existing Protection from Evil shield and specializing it against necromantic energies specifically. The hum of both protections harmonizes in a stronger, more focused ward around us all.

Merrin carefully examines the ancient gate, looking for any signs of traps or hidden mechanisms. She runs her fingers along the edges of the gate, feeling for pressure plates or other triggers. The heavy stone is cold and damp beneath her touch, covered in a thick layer of moss and grime from centuries of disuse. As she works, she keeps one eye on the party, ready to alert them if she spots anything suspicious.