Round 4 Transcript

“I raise my hands, dark energy swirling around them. Let the shadows of time cloak this barrier. The violet runes pulse again as I channel additional power into their structure.” Cast Time-Stretching Cantrip on Gate Runes to extend ward duration by 10 minutes total.

“My voice is firm but not confrontational. Varrika, I understand you want to keep us safe, but rushing in blindly serves no one. Let Merrin do her job—she's the expert here....” I step between Varrika and the gate, my hand raised palm-out. Wait. The ward is holding for now, but we don't know its limits or what's inside. Let Merrin scout first—she's...

I study the gate's frame and runes intently, searching for any sign of mechanical traps or pressure plates that could trigger an alarm or worse as we enter. My nimble fingers tr...

“Seraphine kneels before the glowing runes on the gate, her fingers tracing their intricate patterns. 'These aren't just wards against undead,' she murmurs, her voice a low hum o...” Seraphine kneels before the glowing runes on the gate, her fingers tracing their intricate patterns. 'These aren't just wards against undead,' she murmurs, her voice a low hum o...

I shift my weight from foot to foot, scanning the shadows beyond the reach of Halie's light. My crossbow is loaded and at the ready, finger resting lightly on the trigger. I kee...