You have succeeded with a roll of 21 (17, +4 for help)!

Jude's spell takes out the statue, which tries its best to be gracious in defeat but isn't really great at it while being upside down. It bids them pass to the next test, the next trial.

Through the door it was guarding stands a great circle, and within that circle flickers a rather dark and malevolent spirit. The entire situation radiates danger, but there are no other exits in this square room besides the one on the fair side...