conversations: human
conversations:  You find yourselves in the dark, dank, dungeon of cliché-ness.  In front of you are three doors, with signs hanging above each.
  
  Door #1:  The Test of the Body 
  Door #2:  The Test of the Mind 
  Door #3:  The Test of the Spirit 
  
  Guarding each door is the horrific  Dread Turnstile!   The only thing that can defeat them are the incredibly contrived tickets on the table in front of you.  😁
  
  Basically, split into groups.  At max, only four people to a group.  Yes, the RPing part of this is going to stay this bad.  Don't worry, though, I'm only here to test the mechanics.  You have all been warned.  😛
conversations: Private-Prinny:
conversations: human
conversations:  " I'm taking that one. " said Emily imperiously, headed for the first door, taking a ticket for it as she did.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  " My spirit is always ready. " Raphael says taking a ticket and going towards the third door.
conversations: Zaydos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Aramil takes a ticket before summoning his companion, who picks him up. The duo proceed through door number 1.
  
   So, what are your abilities? , he asks the girl in front of him.
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  " Nothing. " she smirked.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Lance takes a moment to think and decides. He begins to follow Emily and Aramil.  "So, what's your plan for the Cliched amount of treasure we're going to get at the end of this?" 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  I will buy more magic items. 
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  " Same. Until I'm strong enough. " she smirked again.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  He gives Aramil an understanding Nod and Emily a Quizzical look, trying to figure out what "Strong Enough" was supposed to mean.  "In any case, we seem to be nearing the door."  He readies his ticket.
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  She held her ticket disdainfully, as if she'd rather simply destroy the turnstile.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  "I wonder if something ridiculous will happen and we will be forced to fight each other to the death. Nah, that would be too cliche, even for this."  He holds up his ticket to the DREAD TURNSTILE :
                        Terrifying Admission Monster 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  You should hope not, because if you ever fought me, you'd be burned to a crisp. 
  
  Aramil's companion begins speaking in an uncomprehensible language.
  
   Ah, yes. I suppose I must translate for him. He is saying, "Hello, earthwalkers. May your spirits shine brightly." 
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  " Burned to a crisp, eh? " she grinned, having gone through the DREAD TURNSTILE already. " I'd better put you on ice if that happens. "
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Aramil follows through the turnstile.
  
   Of course, this is all theoretical. I highly doubt that would happen. 
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  " Course. " said Emily, with a sharklike grin, a little frost playing about her fingers.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Lance whispers to Aramil in Elven.   "Do you see... ...Issues with that one? She enjoyed that last comment far too much for my taste."  
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Anyone who throws around ice so freely makes me nervous, but yes, there is something especially unsetting about her.  
    Agreed.  , grunted the elemental.
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  We should perhaps keep an eye on her. Just in case. As long as she is pointed away from us, we should be fine.  
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Will do.  
    Rrghh...  
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  In any case, we should keep moving forward. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  " Forward. " she grinned. " Five by five, sure as sure. "
  
   
   Spoiler 
  Cookie each for the references. XP
   
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Drops of cold sweat form on Raphael as he realizes he's going to be alone.  He summons up his courage, ready to face "the Test of Spirit".
conversations: Zaydos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Dipper looks toward poor Raphael as he stands nervously in front of the test of spirit door.
   "I'm sorry, mate. I would join you, but I think teh test of Body is the one where the warrior classes are going to be tested." 
  
  Dipper looks to the sky.
  
   "Hey, Prinny? I'm sure we don't want poor Raphael here to go it alone!" 
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  Hey! Stop breaking the fourth wall! 
   Raargh! 
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Sorry about that... I don't know what came over me. You guys have only three, yes? Mind if I tag along as well?" 
  
  Dipper grabs a ticket and heads for door number 1.
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  Another ally is rarely a liability. I would gladly welcome you. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Noctemwolf 
    "Sorry about that... I don't know what came over me. You guys have only three, yes? Mind if I tag along as well?"  
   
  
  Hmm... I count 4.  Trying to sneak that elemental in without a ticket would be turnstile hopping, and you don't want to invoke the wrath of the Dread Turnstile.  They're even stronger than a Dread Gazebo, and those are immune to +3 arrows.  😛
  
  (Also, everyone will have a chance [which means "will be forced to"] to try all 3 challenges, so don't be too eager.  I'm also still waiting for Captain_Obvious, assuming he hasn't dropped out without telling me.)
conversations: Private-Prinny:
conversations: human
conversations:  Well, at least Raphael won't be alone. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  "because I'm here now." 
  
  Switches his alliance, moving instead to raphael and the other one.
  
  ((anyone tell me who's going where? I'm somewhat confused))
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  Sorry i am late
  anyway
  
  Ben walks confidently into the first door saying
  "Bring it on"
  and igniting his lightsaber
conversations: The_Admiral:
conversations: human
conversations:  The first door refuses to let any more pass. Try the third. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  I say
   Give me a break 
  and enter the third door
conversations: The_Admiral:
conversations: human
conversations:  As the first group proceeds towards the Test of the Body, the patterns of moss covering the walls seems to shrink until they disappear completely.  Likewise, you feel a sudden drain of your energy before the hall ends.  As the hallway opens into a fairly large room, you see what no one wants to see.  The corpses of the last challengers are being devoured by bears.
  
  Discuss.
  
  (BTW, this is a Dead Magic Zone.  It isn't called the Test of the  Body  for nothing.  Have fun.  😛)
  
  Will make a map in a bit, just give me a second.
conversations: Private-Prinny:
conversations: human
conversations:  I'm not happy about this... Even my companion has been dispelled. It would be suicide for us to approach the bears, so we shall make them come to us! Prepare youselves! 
  
  Aramil starts yelling, hoping to taunt the bears into attacking.
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  Don't do that, we can set a trap for them, perhaps lure them out of the Antimagic Field! It shouldn't be that hard to trick two Bears. If we lure them into the hallway, we can bring our full power against them.
  
  Failing that, I can outmaneuver them and beat them into submission. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Emily stepped back, wide eyed.
  " I... forget it. I'll still take them all. " she said with bravado, extending her wings and hovering in the air for a moment, before drawing her scythe.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Don't worry, I'll help you. Even without magic, my sword is extremely powerful. 
  
  Aramil draws his blade and prepares for combat.
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  Dipper stands around whistling.
  
   "So, Raphael, what are you doing here? Certainly not here for the ladies... not many as I can see." 
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  The Antimagic Effect seems to end at the moss on the walls. If we retreat to that point, we can easily win the day! 
  
  Seeing his companions' obvious ignorance of his planning, he stands at the head of the Group and draws his Greatsword. Even without Magic, It's a weapon of good quality. It usually gives him advice in combat, but its voice was dulled by the Field.
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Perhaps, but I doubt that the bears will leave the antimagic field, and anything we shoot into it will be nullified. I can easily take them without magic, anyway. 
conversations: dragonsamurai77:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Noctemwolf 
   Dipper stands around whistling.
  
   "So, Raphael, what are you doing here? Certainly not here for the ladies... not many as I can see."  
   
  
   "Someone has to be here to put people back together again." 
conversations: Zaydos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Dipper laughs.
   "well, hopefully it won't come to that with me here." 
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  " I can take 'em. " she growled, partly to herself.
conversations: Lix Lorn:
conversations: human
conversations:  Well, we're a team. Sort of. In a way. Nevermind. In any case, we can stand our ground. 
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  Dipper and Raphael are faced with a different problem.  As they enter the Test of Spirit, they notice a room lined with traps of all types.  Swinging axes suspended over pits of spikes, walls lined with arrow holes, and a concoction in the floor that looks like quicksand.
  
  Suddenly, a Magic Mouth booms out.
  
    Beware, ye who enter.  Only the wise may pass.  
conversations: Private-Prinny:
conversations: human
conversations:  Looks around, slightly amused but apprehensive.
   "I'm gonna die... Maybe I can tough my way through this. Though I could take off my armour. Seems kinda silly, though. Whadda say, Raphael? Ready with them magic fingers of yours?" 
conversations: Noctemwolf:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Noctemwolf 
   Looks around, slightly amused but apprehensive.
   "I'm gonna die... Maybe I can tough my way through this. Though I could take off my armour. Seems kinda silly, though. Whadda say, Raphael? Ready with them magic fingers of yours?"  
   
  
  " Well I'd prefer to gather what information we can before hand.  'Only the wise may pass' it said, and the wise go without undue haste.  Give me a moment. "
  With that Raphael intones the orison required to invoke  Detect Magic  and see if there is a magical element to the traps up ahead.
conversations: Zaydos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Zaydos 
   With that Raphael intones the orison required to invoke  Detect Magic  and see if there is a magical element to the traps up ahead. 
   
  
  Round 1: You sense a magical aura within the room.
conversations: Private-Prinny:
conversations: human
conversations:  I join the taunting of the Bears, because apparently they can't hear the other swordsman.
conversations: BladeofOblivion:
conversations: human
conversations:  I catch up with Dipper and Raphael and say
   Need any help? 
conversations: The_Admiral: