Green with Guilt

[Demetri Malius]

The two guild members sprinted away from the green vines of death until they could no longer see the flailing of the tentacle-like vines. They coughed and heaved( though it was mostly Finneas out of breath) as they recovered, looking around to make sure that they were safe.

"Like I said...," Finn managed to mutter between breaths. "...it can be dangerous."

The ninja rolled his eyes. "Yeah I don't need to run a diagnosis to be able to make that assumption. Plant made that pretty clear."

The alchemist nodded and motioned forwards. "Let's start heading out again then, luckily the ruins aren't too far off, so it won't be much of a hike."

The wandered through the dense trees off the dirt road as Finn pulled out a map and began to follow it, glancing around every so often and pointing to the piece of paper to trace the trail and stay on track. After a few miles of nothing but green gave way to a large building, tan in color and lines of red around it, a torch on either side of the entrance, beckoning any adventurers that happened to come across it. Moss and vines grew around the steps but didn't go further than a few feet inside. As they walked in they were met with intense heat, Finn pulling out a few vials as he remembered something.

"Ah, almost forgot. Take on of these, should keep you cool, I brought plenty of water but I want it to last, and we don't want to risk dehydration."

The doc nodded. This guy had all sorts of magic prepared for this trip.

They proceeded through the front entrance, making not of the already scattered skeletons across the floor and leaning on the walls.

"Most of them died from the poison from the trap ahead. I managed to disarm it, so we wont have to worry, but it nearly took my life as well. I can only imagine what else lies ahead."

They moved forward to where numerous darts were pinned to the floor, an opening above being their source. The alchemist the climbed up and grabbed a few of the darts in its reserve, though hundreds were already prepared. "Taking some for research, last time I was here my bad was completely full." The doc nodded and continued further, feeling the heat against his skin.

"So what are these Phoenix eggs good for? Fire magic or something?"

"Well, not really magic, again, but there are rumors of its healing properties and ability to give control over heat, so I guess yeah, you can call it that. Fire magic."

The doc discreetly pulled his fist in a silent victory. He knew it was magic!

The two continued down as they came upon an open room, though holes were scattered across it. It didnt seem to safe, and about 30 feet below the holes was a pool of lava.

"Well... watch your step, and check for traps."