Decisions, Decisions... - DM Donna Friday September 2nd, 2005 11:00:37 PM
K'Nara stands, stunned and slack-jawed, as Gunther kisses her after placing the decorative bracers on her wrists. Then she sidles over to Bertram, asking him in a concerned whisper if he could cast a "Detect Curse" or something on the big cat trainer, just to make sure that Gunther isn't under the influence of some kind of magic or something...?
As a blade singer, K'Nara can cast Detect Magic, so she eschews the scroll that Ingrge tries to hand her and, instead, simply casts the spell without using up the written resource.
All of the chests radiate magic...but as Ingrge reaches for chest #1, he is assailed by the overwhelming impression of pure evil that it also radiates. He doesn't need the help of either Lian or Bertram to detect it--Chest #1 definitely contains EVIL!
"Ugh! They ALL feel horrible to even approach..." K'Nara points out, "...except for these two." Sure enough, the plainest of the dozen are the only chests that don't reek of malevolent energy.
"I don't think we have more than ten minutes..." the leader of the Talons squints up at the pre-dawn sky that shows faintly yet irrevocably through the opening in the ceiling of the Bone Tower so very far above them, "...I say let's just grab the two chests that don't seem to be evil, load up the discs and haul our carcasses out of here!"
Brother Bertram 68/84 Friday September 2nd, 2005 11:11:09 PM
As they feverishly load the richest of the loot, Bertram keep an eye out for any odd maps lying about, as well as any holy symbols of Domi or Gargul that might have joined the hoard over the years.
Brother Bertram 68/84 Friday September 2nd, 2005 11:33:35 PM
Bertram glances at K'nara his gruff countenance twtiching to maintain control. "Hmmm Well I dont see a curse anywhere upon him. Perhaps a crush but no curse." He then turns quickly back to his work trying to keep a straight face. Leaving K'nara to consider the possibilities...
Milo (AC 29; 55/78 hps) Saturday September 3rd, 2005 2:37:38 AM
Nodding at K'nara's instruction, Milo moves to assist with loading up the two chests that she indicates are not evil. Once complete, the halfling stands silently ready to leave, contemplating all that has occured within the tower, and the implications of their 'success.'
Falin Saturday September 3rd, 2005 8:35:48 AM
Getting ready to leave, Falin takes his quiver and runs it through the piles of gems in order to fill it up.
Gunther Saturday September 3rd, 2005 9:49:45 AM
Hearing K'nara's call, Gunther begins stuffing all the jewels he can find into whatever space is left in his backpack. Once it's stuffed, Gunther begins piling them on the disks. He works quickly, not wanting to disappoint his new found love.
Ingrge Saturday September 3rd, 2005 9:57:12 AM
As the feeling of evil washes over him, Ingrge leaves the chests and starts loading gems and coins as fast as he can whilt the two chests are place on two of the other disks. when finished he removes his haversak and leaving only his spellbooks, mirror and potions in side he scoops down and fils it with gold and gesm as well, placing it back on his back.
"Let's go ladies and gents scoop and load we have about 1 miute."
(ooc - Ok, let's see.
seven servants @ 20# per round seven party members lets say at 30 # per round.(yes I know we are more than seven , I am figuring in time moving chests and moments of slack jawwed staring.)
So that would be an average of 350# per round.
So ten rounds (1 minute) of feverish shoveling and loading would leave us with 3500# of gems and coins and two chests all loaded on six disks.
Anyone see a problem with my math?)
Brother Bertram Saturday September 3rd, 2005 10:16:38 AM
Scoops feverishly now loading as quickly as possible, always grabbing gems first and gold second. (Sounds good Ingrge, was hoping you forgot to carry a one somewhere along the way and it was 13500 pounds hehe)
Nellie Saturday September 3rd, 2005 1:48:21 PM
Ummm...yeah, Kent...I think we have 10 minutes, not 1.
Kent Saturday September 3rd, 2005 2:58:38 PM
(Nellie we still have to get out of the tower and that may take at least 9 minutes)
Time is Ticking - DM Donna Saturday September 3rd, 2005 5:22:52 PM
"The sooner we're done and out of here, the better." K'Nara says firmly, reminded once more that Gutmasher DID say that the Tower's only known entrances sealed up and were unavailable for an entire month. "Let's get this stuff loaded and us OUT of here as quick as we can..!"
Brother Bertram Saturday September 3rd, 2005 10:00:11 PM
Bertram nods to Ingrge with as if awaiting a signal, a grim resolve up his countenance.
Falin Sunday September 4th, 2005 3:03:11 PM
Filling his quiver to the top, Falin turns to everyone else. "I think we should leave, and quick." He looks around.
"I am guessing that soon we will not be able to leave and I like to know that we have the time to get out."
Lian Monday September 5th, 2005 8:38:41 AM
The elf gathers all he can.
He puts small things into his pockets, shoes and anywhere else.... and into any bags found in the vault.
Brother Bertram Monday September 5th, 2005 8:43:26 PM
Bertram also continues loading, emulating Lian, when the discs are all filled, finding empty pockets and any space possible to carry more. Dumping anything replacable from the backpack as well. Hoping the magical hole device of K'nara's is also stuffed full. He still looks to Ingrge from time to time as if for an unspoken signal.
Gunther Monday September 5th, 2005 10:33:27 PM
The warrior continues busily stuffing, first on the disks and then into his backpack...throwing out anything non-magical.
Lian d20+2=17 Tuesday September 6th, 2005 8:51:58 AM
The elf busies himself with one of the non-evil chests by removing coppers and silvers and replacing them with gems, rings, necklaces and other small, valuable looking pieces of art (like goblets, brooches and even ornate maps or scrolls). [Appraisal 17] Once it is clear that they are running out of time and space, he looks for books, tomes and manuals. These items are heavy, but may be compact and valuable (at least in his mind.)
The Monty Haul Show - DM Donna d20+3=22 Tuesday September 6th, 2005 9:22:33 AM
Using all available containers on their persons, the Talons are able to load up in just under two minutes. (This includes the six available disks, all available sacks/portable holes/other possible containers on the party, and having the Unseen Servants carry what they can hold. There were no other containers in the trove itself except for the chests.)
"All right, everyone...move...!" K'Nara orders, striding over to the only portal that the Talons haven't actually opened themselves. (That last very wide door that was drawn on the south wall of the chamber in all those combat maps.) Knowing she's taking a risk, but realizing that their time is likely running out, the tall blade singer places her hands on the carved handles inset into the double door and pulls inward. The doors slowly swing into the room, revealing a foyer-like area that narrows into a ten-foot-wide by ten-foot-tall corridor that leads south at a slightly upward angle.
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