DM Bob & Carla Monday July 13th, 2009 7:44:23 AM
Only a few of the party hear the noise. Beren and Ender can just make it out. tap.tap.tap......tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tap repeated over and over. If an adventurer puts their ear to the rock it seems a bit clearer, but no louder. tap.tap.tap......tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tap
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Monday July 13th, 2009 10:48:49 AM
Jet not hearing the sound, motions the party forward once again, continuing to follow the trail of evil his spell allows him to detect. In whispered tones to those in front, "Let us move on. I do not know how much longer my spell will last."
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday July 13th, 2009 11:38:35 AM
"I agree," Alexi whispers. "But if anyone hears a change in the sounds, by all means let us know."
With that, Alexi follows alongside Beren, deeper in to the deeps.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday July 13th, 2009 1:35:22 PM
"The sound seems to be coming from the other side of the rock. I wonder if the children are in another cavern?"
He contemplates the rock wall for a minute.
"What do you think would happen if I were to tap back?"
He holds up the haft of his sword in question.
spot 22 listen 26
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Monday July 13th, 2009 8:26:09 PM
"How you know dat not some devil doin' a dap dance?" Fatine asks Beren crossly. "You wan' leddem know we be here? Don' be doin no noises til we sure o' dat noise what we hearin.'"
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday July 13th, 2009 9:37:58 PM
"Yeah, what she said," Alexi agrees, smiling. "It could be the children tapping, but for the moment, I'd rather not make any more noise than the rattling Jet and I are making."
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Monday July 13th, 2009 10:36:41 PM
"If it changes?" Keela laughs a little. "I can't even hear it!" Smiling, she follows the others.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+5=10 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2009 12:55:29 AM
Ender wonders if it might be a signal of some sort....
Knowledge (Dungeoniering): 10
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 4:01:15 PM
"Lets move fast! I want to folow this evil as fast as possible before the spell runs out." jet tells the guys up front. "If you are worried about traps, let me up there. I will trigger whatever exists and the rest of you can save the children."
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 5:44:58 PM
"Well, not so fast that we can't enjoy the scenery, eh?" Alexi chuckles. "Beren, let's keep moving, shall we?"
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday July 14th, 2009 10:38:46 PM Beren suggests tapping back to establish communications but is warned off by Fatine who worries about who or what is on the other end of the tapping. Few of the others hear anything and [/b]Jet encourages the party to move along while his magic lasts. the trail he follows continues to retain the remnants of an evil aura and it leads deeper and deeper into the cavern and its interconnecting chambers. The further in they go, the deeper it seems to take them, and with each step, the tapping grows louder. It's rythym does not change. tap.tap.tap.....tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tapEnder does not know just what the tapping is but surmises it might be a code.
Keela [Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] d20+9=28 ; d20+9=29 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2009 11:16:47 PM
"Oh, I hear it now," Keela says. She tries to think about what the tapping could mean.
[Knowledge Arcana 28; Knowledge Nature 29]
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:02:10 AM
Beren does not know if this is a code or not, but it is persistent. He still thinks they should tap back, but respects the wishes of the rest of the group.
He continues to lead the group. but now he is directing them as much as possible towards the sound. If the others notice, and object, so be it. If they don't, then at least they might discover what is making the noise.
spot 28 listen 24
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+11=13 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 12:37:00 PM
Ender quietly whispers, "lets get closer before we decide on what to do" and silently moves towards the tapping
move silently: 13
spot: 5 (nat. 1 -I seem to be blind!)
Listen: 21
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Wednesday July 15th, 2009 3:03:24 PM
Fatine doesn't pay much more attention to the tapping, and merely follows wherever the group goes, one hand on Feet of Mist's back, one hand nervously playing with one of the wood and cloth dolls at her waist.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Wednesday July 15th, 2009 3:13:25 PM
Jet looks down at Ender in an angry manner. Feeling the pressure of being the leader is beginning to take it's toll on the normally chaotic and care free individual that loves drink and he loves whores. Heck, he loves drinking with whores. Yet, a man has to earn a living and he believes in earning it honestly and if it's to take these fellow Bryn Baraz protectors through perils and bring them back alive, that is exactly what he is going to do, or die trying.
Three deep breaths calms him down and he pats the new member on the back to get his attention, he then says with a smile, "Do you really think your good enough to move silently for you, Alexi and myself? Lets get those feet moving friend, they already know we are here, the evil is eluding us."
With that, Jet steps past the two in front and begins to move as fast as possible while safe, using his light source in one hand and holding his sword in the other, he runs just fast enough to where he can stop before he plummets into a chasm.
With Run Feat Speed 30 X2 X3 or X4
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday July 15th, 2009 10:17:26 PM
"Wha...," Alexi blurst as Jet moves past. Alexi looks at Beren and mutters, "he be in a hurry I presume." He then turns to the others, "The chase is on, folks. With all this light and noise, we aren't gonna suprirze anyone anyway, so let's go find this noise as fast a possible."
He then follows Jet as fast as he can keep up, holding Beren's lantern in one hand and sword in the other.
OOC: Speed 30 x2 or x3, no Dex bonus to AC while running.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday July 16th, 2009 10:49:20 AM Running..in armor...might as well make a general announcement that we are here, and they didn't want me to tap on the rock.
With a grim smile the ranger loosens his weapons, and lightly runs after his heavier comrades.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=20 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday July 16th, 2009 12:32:01 PM
"Fine then" Ender mutters under his breath, grips his crossbow tighter and moves after the others
Spot 20 Listen 15
OOC: disregard the d4 roll...
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+8=14 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday July 16th, 2009 9:18:20 PM
With people starting to run, a wave of confusion flows over Calenin, but is soon dissipated as he now knows that if something is going to happen, he should be there to help protect them.
Caelnin keeps up with everyone running, staing about thirty feet behind the the main group.
Spot: 14 Listen: 14
DM Bob & Carla Friday July 17th, 2009 10:20:16 AM
The incessant tapping seems to have set something off in Jet who begins to run, egging his comrades on. The light from sunrods and spells bounces in every direction as they move at a rapid pace. Rocks seem to literally jump out at them as they dash forward into the dark. Twice the leader of the team has to jump to one side to avoid a deep crack in the rocks, but all manage to survive the dash forward.
Keela finally hears the tapping and is sure that it is a call for help...an "I'm here...please find me" signal but a direct translation of the code is beyond her. She jhas no time to fully concentrate on deciphering the tapping as she too must run to keep up with the pack.
At last they descend into a large cavern nearly completely filled by a body of dark, black water. It's surface is calm, motionless, like a mirror except little light is reflected by the dark waters. The cavern itself is immense, hundreds of feet across and at least 50 ' high. A strip of bare rock skirts around the edges of the water, and varies from 20' to only 5' wide in some section.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=29 ; d20+9=14 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 10:56:32 AM
"More dark water. Do you think that the same evil that we felt in the water above ground dwells in this water?"
As the others slow down, Beren once again moves to the front. He can see only one way to go, and starts to lead in that direction.
spot 29 - natural 20 listen 14 (the sound of all the armor echoing around him must be hard on elvish ears)
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Friday July 17th, 2009 12:58:34 PM
Fatine jogs along behind the others, finally stopping at the water, breathing heavily with hands on her knees. "Dat . . . not . . . be . . . stealthy . . . Big Man . . . ." she mutters between gulps of air.
Feet of Mist seems none the worse for wear, and purrs quietly at Fatine's side, every now and then giving a quick look in Col's direction.
Keela [Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Friday July 17th, 2009 5:32:14 PM
"Oh, for Wardd's sake!" Keela starts after the others, becoming a little annoyed. Hurtling down stone steps in pitch darkness strikes her as an excellent way to get somebody killed. Not to mention alerting whoever or whatever awaits them down there.
She doesn't have the breath to explain that, though, so she contents herself with a few more mild oaths as she pounds after her friends and prays she doesn't fall.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=11 ; d20+5=19 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 6:46:02 PM
Ender Slows down a bit, falling to the rear of the group, still keeping his crossbow ready
Spot 11 Listen 19
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=3 ; d20+1=13 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 10:48:28 PM
Alexi finally comes to a halt, puffing a bit. The sight of the water is discouraging to him, but he doesn't show it. He does manage to wheeze out, "Any sound of the tapping noise?"
Spot d20+1=3 Listen d20+1=13
(all i can do is hope my rolls get better for the combat :P )
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