<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><DIV> Smiling at Raban Arawn sighed upon seeing the broken shovel head.</DIV>
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<DIV> "I figured it would come in handy, just not in this manner. Oh well," he said in a bemused tone, "there are still some more in the other room."</DIV>
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<DIV> Quickly scanning the fountain Arawn sensed for any remaining magic in the eye before reaching for it (if it still radiates he'll do so with a cloth and then move it to an empty waterskin) and gather some of the metal shards as well.</DIV>
<DIV> Hearing Caladan's words and taking note of the keys in Z'leyra's hands Arawn adds,</DIV>
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<DIV> "I think that would be wise but might I suggest closing this secret staircase for the time being? We have too many unguarded entrances and a strong need to rest shortly. I'd hate to draw the attention of anything down below before we are ready."</DIV>
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<DIV> Without going down the stairs Arawn will take a look down and try to discover what he can before attempting to close it.</DIV>
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<DIV> On the way to the locked chamber Arawn will make a quick stop to replace the broken shovel with another, fresh, shovel.</DIV>
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<DIV> If Fremea mentions the auras Arawn will inquire as to what, if anything, she was able to ascertain about them.</DIV>
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<DIV> "I wonder if the magics react to magical entities or certain forces, such as the Sidh...," he thought aloud.</DIV>
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<DIV> If nothing more is discovered about the auras Arawn will make a suggestion.</DIV>
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<DIV> "At least one of the spells active in the room is fire spell. Perhaps we can shield up or conjure fire resistance to give us a chance to study the auras and discover a means to bypass them?"</DIV></div><br>
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