Kothar watched as the edge of a carved mask peeked around the corner of the staircase, and heaved a sigh of relief as he saw the now familiar hawk face mask.
"That you, Rufus?" Docara whispered as he stared at the ominous figure crouched silently at the top of the stairs with his blades drawn, he melded almost completely into the darkness.
"It sure is, is anyone coming up behind you? We're going to need at least three of us up where to take on these fellows, and I don't think it's likely we'll be able to take them by surprise. I didn't scout to close because I'm sure they'd feel my mana, they're sure to have some sort of safeguards also." Kothar moved aside and Docara joined him at the top of the stairs.
