[quote=YamiCuoreLaroux] The glowing staff is kind of pretty, and Stefan feels that it will be helpful, so he holds on to it. Deciding that it would be best to get moving, he walks cautiously into the tunnel, wary of any kind of danger he may find there. He looks around at all the carvings all over the walls and ceiling, though he has to be careful not to trip on the uneven tiles. The depictions are attention-catching for his curious young eyes. [/quote] he finds himself easily able to avoid the traps with even the little caution he's displayed and soon finds himself in a room with a large creature made of skeletons sitting in the middle. the way behind him closes as he enters and the creature shifts, asking directly into his mind with a whisper "so child. what brings you to my domain? answer carefully, because one lie and i'll kill you". it seems to speak in an even tone, even as it says it will kill him, as if it doesn't care at all whether he lives or dies