Cara replied, “I have no other suggestions. Proceed with the second door, Erinnia.”
Erinnia checked for traps, found none, and easily opened the door. The second door opened to a very small room thirteen feet in all dimensions. Two gray birds sat on a short bush and cooed. They were unusual birds because hard shells covered their backs- the shells were heavy and prevented their vestigial wings from getting them airborne. Cade immediately recognized them as turtle doves.
“They are ground nesters. They cannot fly; they make good soup,” the elf volunteered.
“I’m not in the mood for soup,” Nigel confided.
After a brief discussion, Erinnia checked and opened the third door. Three deep red feathered chickens were sitting on coupes. The nests were replicas of four-wheeled carriages with a seat for two people inside and a seat for the driver outside. The wealthiest citizens and barons of the East popularized them.
“Why would chickens be sitting on coupes?” Kyrsstina asked.
“Yes, chickens in the Fane nest in coops. Are coops too good for these?” Eyerthrein added.
“These are Burgundy hens. They are found in a barony of the East called Burgundy. They produce some pretty good vintages but I prefer the vintages of Nappy Valley near Kanath and Three Forks. The wines are so good there that folks tend to imbibe a bit too much and get sleepy. I guess that’s how the place got its name,” Nigel answered.
Big Jon, Boomer, and Cade proceeded into the room and captured the three fowl.
Erinnia cast Create Wood and Kyrsstina cast a Fire Spell. They enjoyed roasted chicken before they proceeded to the fourth door.
Erinnia and Nigel listened and heard gruff cackling sounds.
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