4. Footway Robbery - Waelass

[Interovegas]

Zwiche squeezes through the small crowd. He glances over the mechanism briefly but does not glean any immediate insights as to any potential structural weaknesses. He claims a deep breath of air and snaps his foot against the lock in tandem with a powerful exhalation. The rattle of the metal is uncomfortably loud but is quickly distorted by the thick layers of dust that coat the area.

[Zwiche (Athletics): 9,8,6,4,4,2 Result: Smash! ... slowly]

Zwiche sees his strength has some sway over the integrity of the barrier. So, he resorts to repeatedly smashing the mechanism until the the rusted bars above and below have bent from their proper form so greatly that the gate can be pushed open. About three minutes pass this way. Beyond the gate the passage continues on ... and up? It is difficult for the party to discern exactly what change in terrain is occuring deeper in the tunnel without going closer. Before any of the party proceed Nassur softly grabs Judy's shoulder, pulls her near and whispers.

[Imperial Comprehension: 10,9,6,3 Result: Eavesdropping for nothing]

Nassur-[Imperial]: "What beast make change metal. If taken human by, what human down in dark. What human make many skeleton? Each turn more dark more wrong than last. I and mine not die like dog in dark cave."

Indeed, the other less verbose members of Nassur's gang bear expressions ranging from fear to uncertainty.