The Wreck of the Harmonious Spirit (D&D 3.5 IC)

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We should follow these tracks over towards that narrow footpath ascending the canyon wall.

Gruumsh demands sacrifice of body parts from his worshipers, in this case skincutting, he promises power to those who are mutilated in his name
these cuttings are magical in nature, the corpse was erected recently, perhaps no more than a few hours ago
orcs sleep during the hours of daylight

We need to get moving as it is getting dark.

Action: with party, double move (100ft) towards the foot path
track feat to follow the tracks

Gozen let the others do most of the talking.

how rude it was to speak in Auran when not everybody does.

He thought as the others checked the scene.

He then followed Naomi's tracking with his own, just making sure the speed didn't hamper the finding of clues. More importantly, making sure the footprints didn't hide something more dangerous.

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Roll spot and Survival +7 extra if a magical beast is involved:
spot[roll0]
survival[roll1]

Cliffs of broken stones, having tumbled down the mountainside flank the waterway. Creating a ridge wide enough to be walked upon overlooking the valley. A steady climb from the water’s edge to the eventual plateau requires fortitude.

DC 12 Fortitude or take 1 hour to rest before reaching the top

Atop the ridge is a footpath traversing a considerable distance. 125 feet wide from the impassable mountain to the crumbling ledge. A straight vertical drop on to the rocks below.

Spot (15) Survival (7)
Gozen does not see anything unusual