The group leaves the mansion after gathering everything they feel they could need for the trip. Roryn takes the lead, and escorts everyone through the gate, and towards the edge of the cliff that faces towards the fast forest that seems to span on forever. Looking down, the cliff seems to climb 80 feet up in the air before plateauing. The forest is a good 30-40 feet from the cliff-face, and probably no more than 65 feet in height.
A staircase has been carved into the cliff, and leads downwards to the West for 20 feet before stopping. An attached staircase then leads downwards to the East for 20 feet. This pattern continues a second time before it finally reaches the bottom. At the base looks to be a destroyed shed that had been built into a large boulder. It could have been something else, but that's the idea that immediately comes to head. Some kind of storage area.
In the near distance, the occasional roar could be heard. It seems to have gotten quieter since the last time everyone listened in on the wild. You're hoping that it's because they're going to sleep, or that they're too caught up in a meal.
Spot check 25
[spoiler]With the exception of Melkior, unless he's told everyone, you're all surprised to see a few blips of light randomly appearing all throughout the forest. It's almost like someone's casting daylight for a few seconds before it goes out. After about five or six, it stops completely.[/spoiler]
Listen check 30 (if you made the Spot check)
[spoiler]You notice that with each blip of light that appears, the growing quietness is becoming more apparent.[/spoiler]
The light being off from the sun is lessening. Sunset is upon this dimension. Anyone with low-light would have no problem, but anyone else might start to realize the handicap they soon be facing once night falls.
Roryn looks at the group and gestures towards the stone staircase. "Had we been walking, we'd be taking the moving stairs down. However, since we're not, let's get to my comrades and clients without haste. I'd like to believe that they're all still alive. My faith in Moradin compels to me to do so. All we have to do is head towards the tower. It's due South. I don't think I have to remind anyone to be on their guard. There are a few creatures that can fly as well. Usually we have measures to prevent such things, but likely that won't be the case anymore. If we're lucky, those creatures from last night can't fly. I didn't see anything that would show it to be possible."
