Lissu nod her head a bit warily, trying to stay as close from the sharp fall down as possible, and watch Maria carefully. The two of them on their way began to descend slowly, with care. The barrel's weight was remarkable, but it was possible to control at least. The strain of those steps with a heavy load to carry could be felt well, but eventually the two of the mreached the bottom of the steps.<br/><br/>The path ahead lead to what appeared to be a round chamber, with three shields at the back, a single gate shut down beneath them, and with some sort of chess-pattern floor to the chamber. 6 rows times six rows, the 'edges' accompanied by spikes cutting off small section of the circular room's back. There was a single opening in the wall of spikes, at the 'lower left' edge of the board, and another at the 3rd from the left at the other end of the board. There were words on the shields at the other end of the room, torches at the corners illuminating the room somewhat.<br/><br/>"Uhm, now this looks a bit bizarre." Lissu muttered. "And the gates on the other side are shut too. Damnit."