Round 3

As Halie cast Detect Magic, a faint violet aura pulsed through the gate's runes, revealing three active enchantments, including a dormant ward that triggered if opened too hastily. Jeane stepped forward, her voice commanding, "Stand back; these are not mere decorations—they're a spell formula." She extended her hand toward the pulsing runes, her eyes narrowing as she focused on their intricate patterns. Halie joined her, casting Detect Magic again to map every enchantment. The air grew heavier as her holy symbol glowed, tracing lines of power that even darkness couldn't hide.

Merrin crouched at the gate's base, scanning for pressure plates or tripwires that might trigger the dormant ward. Her nimble fingers traced the edges where heavy wood met cold stone, searching for irregularities. Seraphine moved cautiously around the chamber, her eyes fixed on the ancient gate, a low hum of latent power emanating from it. She brushed aside debris, clearing a small gap in the rubble, her heart hammering in her chest.

Varrika stepped forward, her boots crunching on debris-strewn ground as she approached the gate. With a critical eye, she examined the structure, running her hands along the weathered timbers. She spotted areas where wood appeared rotted or cracked, potential non-magical entry points if they could weaken the gate enough to break through.