DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 7:59:59 AM
Two elves and two half elves arrive at the entrance to the Temple of Wardd at the same time. Looking skeptically at each other they are welcomed immediately by Hiram Veril, Mendicant of Wardd. Thus begins the adventurers of a new band of heroes.
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:00 AM
"Welcome! I'm so pleased that you have come. Surely luck is with us! Come on back into a chamber that I have prepared with some sandwiches and fresh fruit. We have much to discuss."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:01 AM
Hiram dresses colorfully in red's and yellow's. He is friendly but has a stressed look about him. He is sweating on the forehead and wiping it constantly. When the group reaches the selected room, he indeed has snacks available. He offers them to you and motions for you to sit.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:02 AM
.......Sedar heads towards the Temple of Wardd at a brisk pace.......thoughts racing.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:03 AM
Ren sits in the most comfortable chair, and begins to snack. "So mendicant, what's this all about?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:04 AM
Sits down and looks around.. "Something wrong?"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:05 AM
Bishop stands behind Ren trying to take everything in through his 1/2 mask. He looks very uncomfortable in a temple of a god that is not his own.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:06 AM
Sedar takes a place at the table and begins to enjoy the meal......casually taking in the enviroment.
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:07 AM
Hiram sits and you notice that he has a pegleg. He smiles ruefully at you noticing that. Then he begins, "As the four of you may have noticed, attendance at this year's Sentinel Festival is not what it usually is. Most notably, there is an absence of adventurers. You were all I could find, and that was with the help of spells. We have a dire situation. In fact, I think the situation is none other than Windhorn's Third Adventurer's Crisis. Get comfortable and I'll explain." He begins to tell a detailed story. (Available by email)
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:08 AM
"Now you've heard what I have to say. I'll leave you to decide what you will do. Call for me when you are ready. I will be at the altar, praying you say yes."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:09 AM
James looks at the other's and shrugs. "I don't like it. Really dangerous, but we have no choice.. Either way, we probably die.. If we take the mission, 'least no other's die." He sit's back and waits for the other's response's.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:10 AM
Bishop turns to Ren. "Domi has granted me visions of the end of this age. Visions that may or may not come to pass. I remember this vision. Hiram Veril the truth. If we do not do something, the next cataclysm may be upon us." Bishop seems to be blushing and ashamed of having spoken. "Hiram Veril you may rest peacefully. Domi's might will prevail." The blushing disappears, and suddenly this huge elf seems very imposing.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:11 AM
"Hey, if I can't trust you, who can I trust? I've been a little bored anyway. So are you gonna tell us who our new friends are?"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:12 AM
........"I agree it's dangerous also, but the lives of the people do stand to end if nothing is done, so I say we try this adventure and see what we can do. I hope that your visions don't call for our deaths now."
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:13 AM
Hiram reenters the room and says, "My assistant, Foster, has discovered another who may help us. Greet Maliki. Now excuse me while you get to know each other and make your decision."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:14 AM
In a course, but humble voice, the man looks towards the others and replies--his face hidden in the dark folds of his hood. "I am a simple servant of Alemi, but have been told that I might be of some help to you. Tell me, may I join you in your quest?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:15 AM
James shrugs, "Sure, one more, one less, we'll still die.. Welcome aboard."
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:16 AM
Bishop looks over the group. "James, do not let the evil of negative thoughts plague you, it will be your undoing. Maliki, if your heart is true, then I will be happy to smash our opponents along side of you. Now, unless anyone doesn't want to save the Wold, let's get Hiram Veril back in here and start this thing. Are we together?" He holds his hand out to his sister.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:17 AM
Maliki is a bit taken aback by James' words, but then a slight smile can be seen in the shadows of his hood as Bishop speaks. "Thank you kind Sir. I see you wear the symbol of Domi. It will be good to travel with one of his followers."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:18 AM
"The more the merrier. Welcome to the party. I agree with Bishop. Let's get started. Time's a wasting."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:19 AM
Ren holds her brother's hand, and says, "I'm all for some smashing!! But don't let grumpy boy over there get us down. I'll protect even you, grumpy boy!"
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:20 AM
Hiram reenters the room when called. "So you have made your decision? I see." When told that the party will attempt the mission, he sheds a single tear. "Truly luck is with us this day. And it is with you too. I can feel it. "Here, take my lucky rock. It has always been good to me. In your time of greatest despair, hold it in your hand and pray to Wardd for help. He helps all who patron the Gods of Wold. Oh, and here is a bag of gold to help with your expenses till you can earn the whole reward. I believe there is 200gp here. Oh, and the Druid of Mittiri bid me to give you these 3 healing potions. Use them with luck...Oh, and for the good of the land."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:21 AM
James can't help but smile at Ren's words, "Thank you. You don't know how better it makes me feel to know you'll be protecting me," he jokes. He looks over the items, his gaze lingering slightly on the lucky rock, as he thinks that he'd like to have that... He waits for the others to make their claims before trying himself.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:22 AM
Bishop picks up all the items. "James I see that you are intrested in the stone, here guard it well." He hands the stone to James. He picks up the gold and hands it to Ren" There is no one in Wold able to bargian better than you, make good use of it. the potions will be spread among the priests evenly. One for me, one for Maliki, and one for Sedar." Now what or where do we start?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:23 AM
James smiles, and takes the stone. "Thanks."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:24 AM
Ren smiles widely and croons, "I loooooove my brother! ...and now about that smashing?"
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:25 AM
Reaching out and excepting the potion, "Thank you Sir. I shall try to use it wisely. As for where to go to now, I believe we are to start at the Crypt of Mengor at the north edge of town. Unless there are goods and supplies that are needed before hand."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:26 AM
Sedar places the potion safely away. "I think some supplies will be necessary. Who knows how long we'll be or what we'll need? Any suggestions on supplies friends?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:27 AM
"Food and freshwater. I'd like to get about 5 of those coins if I could, so I can buy a suit of armor."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:28 AM
"I have, or my god shall proved all I need, except maybe one thing. Hiram Veril or Bishop, can either of you tell us where holy water can be found and possibly purchased? If we are to walk among the dead it would be wise to carry some. Also, it might be a good idea for the warriors to try and find a weapon or two made of silver, in case we run into creatures not affected by normal weapons."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:29 AM
"Ok grumpy boy, but that's all you're getting. As for me, Bishop will provide, right?"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:30 AM
Bishop sighs. "Bishop will always provide." He sits and takes out a wooden coin he begins to twirl over his fingers. "James, I think that 5 coins is a cheap price for armor, be careful you are not taken. The 5 gold is fine with me unless Ren knows of anywhere you could purchase it for less. I believe Maliki is right, we need silvered weapons and holy water. I will take some of the money and outfit us with food and water. Ren please take the warriors and out fit them with there needs. Maliki I would be honored if you would accompany me while we look for supplies and holy water. It is not often i am able to talk theology with another. I suggest we all meet back here in two hours." He puts the coin up and stands to his full height. "Any objections?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:31 AM
Shrugs, "I only want leather. I don't wanna take too much of our money when we can use it on more important stuff."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:32 AM
No objections here... I have an errand or two to run anyway. See you in 2 hours. Here.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:33 AM
Maliki nods his head toward Bishop. "It would be a pleasure to talk of such things. Also I had just walked into the city when I was brought here. Do you know what chapels the town has to offer?"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:34 AM
The party finishes their various errands and meets back at the Temple of Wardd in two hours ready to depart for the graveyard.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:35 AM
Bishop says "I believe now is a good time to organize ourselves according to our strengths. I will start. I am a powerful warrior for Domi, My strength is matched by none. He has also blessed me with his magic. Currently I carry knowledge of healing within me."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:36 AM
Shrugs "I don't have any magic.. But I'm fast, and strong." Grins at Bishop "Maybe even stronger than you. I'm good with a long bow, and even better with a long sword, and I'm not too bad of a hunter or tracker."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:37 AM
Grinning at her brother, "I can do anything."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:38 AM
As the others speak boastfully of their strengths and abilities, Maliki just quietly replies, "I'm no warrior, but can handle myself in a fight. Also I am well trained as a healer, but currently have no blessings to do so. I should also tell you all that The High Druid of Mittiri - Hansina Wildflower - donated 4 holy waters to the cause. She has set about memorizing blessings of healing and instructing her assistants to do the same. She advised that we do the exploration in several stings, recouperating with her after each one. Oh, I also know a little bit of magic to defend and protect myself with."
Hiram Veril Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:39 AM
Hiram comes up the street with a dwarf of distinction. "I've found another to join our cause! Praise Wardd! Meet Thorin Hammerthrower! Thorin meet Bishop, Lagrman, Ren, James, and Maliki."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:40 AM
Well....a little about myself then......I know a few things of magic and I'm quick with the hand and eye. Sword play really is not my thing. I do make up for this in other areas, though.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:41 AM
"Ok, ok, no more boasting...I fight, and I laugh. That's about it. Welcome Hammerthrower!"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:42 AM
Bishop says, "Welcome, thrower of the hammer. We are about to embark upon our quest and I felt it would be prudent for us each to share our strengths with one another before we begin."
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:43 AM
"Hello, I am Thorin and I am here to aid you in your quest... if you'll have me that is. I'm not afraid of anything and I'm handy with an axe. This is the axe of my father and his father before him. And it is at your service."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:44 AM
Welcome Thorin, another pair of hands are always welcome, that is along as they come with everything attached..........smiles.......
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:45 AM
"Thorin, I don't suppose you'd care to instruct me on any of the finer points in wielding a hammer during our journey?"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:46 AM
Well, are we off? We might as well get this over with.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:47 AM
Sure, I'll be happy to.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:48 AM
"Gettin started sounds good ta me.. I'm ready when the rest of you are."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:49 AM
"In the words of me dear ol' da' from Aberdeen, 'Lets plow!'"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:50 AM
Led by the locals, James and Thorin, the party heads North and West through town taking the Red Hills Trail north out of town. The noise of the people in the Temporary Marketplaces celebrating the Sentinel Festival reminds everyone of the importance of this mission. The group passes the Mayor's and Greensworth Plantations. Elmo waves as the party then passes his farm. Then the graveyard comes into view. Over a thousand gravestones carefully tended dot this field that looks more like a garden. Some are over 400 years old. Several Mauseleums stand over the rest of the yard.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:51 AM
Bishop stands staring at the graveyard. "Domi protect us from the undead." Then he turns toword the party. "Does anyone know which grave is the entrance?"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:52 AM
"Sure, let's hunt out the one with the undead standing around it. I think that'd give us a pretty solid lead."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:53 AM
To Biship's question, "I do not, but I believed someone mentioned before that they had tracking skills. Maybe a quick search of the area will turn up something, to a person with those abilities."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:54 AM
"I'm a tracker.. But, what am I supposed ta track? We can all look for signs. Check out the area around all the old graves and I'd guess look for footprint's that are really thin, like skeletons. Maybe, for the smell of death, like from rotting zombies. Also, be sure not to step anywhere without checking for tracks, so I can follow them back to the source." With that, he turns and start's looking around on the ground for any of the above sign's he mentioned, careful not to disturb any so he can track them back to the source if needed.
Thorin Hammerthrower: Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:55 AM
Maybe we can get some hunting dogs from town to track for us...that is if they'll even go near the place. Maybe we can even try knocking on tombstones. Someone might answer. Does anyone have any torches? Undead don't like fire.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:56 AM
Perhaps one of the mausoleums is an entrance. There arent that many of them. It'll be quicker to start with them I believe.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:57 AM
Bishop syas "I simply meant, does anyone know which tomb is Mengor's. If not, we will simply have to read the names. I thought someone might be able to save us some time." Bishop then heads toward the biggest sites mumbling, "Lets just find the one with undead around it. Oh I bet I know what a skeleton's tracks look like!"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:58 AM
James looks around for any unusual signs. He doesn't find any skeleton tracks, but does find a suspicious lack of tracks. It's as if the area was cleaned recently. Bishop and Sedar have better luck looking at the Mausoleums. The third they come to has the name Mengor above its iron grate. No undead, but but it's just getting to be lunchtime...
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:00:59 AM
Well, is it open? Or, will we have to force it open. I can bash it in quite easily with my axe I think.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:00 AM
James heads over to the mausoleum, and look's at it quickly. Then he attempts to open the gate.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:01 AM
James grabs hold of two of the black iron-rod door's bars and gives a mighty yank, but the lock and hinges hold (rolled 17).
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:02 AM
giggles to herself and says "ok big boy, squidge over a bit and let the lady have a try" and with a mighty heave...
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:03 AM
Right again with the mausoleums. If the strong fellows are done trying to bash it down, perhaps I can give a little skill a try. Sedar takes a look at the lock with a few small tools.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:04 AM
Ren rips the gate out of the hinges like they were butter (r1), almost smashing Sedar in the face as he crouched down to the lock. Beyond the shattered remains of the doorframe is the interior of the mausoleum (40x40). The obvious centerpiece, and the only thing seen in the room, is a white-stone sarcophagus resting on a marble dias.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:05 AM
Stares at the door and at Ren. Then turns to Bishop. "If your sister is that strong, I'd hate to see you."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:06 AM
"Well now James. Don't you know you loosened it on it's hinges for a little thing like me? Silly to think someone could be THAT strong!!"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:07 AM
Bishop grunts and tries to set the gate to the side. "Now Ren what's going to keep others out or the dead in? Lets see if we can stop someone on the road and have them run back to town to get someone out here to repair this mess." He looks at James and with out any emotion says to James "My sisters strength matches mine."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:08 AM
The priest silently watches as the lady rips the door from the building, and then moves to take a look inside. He makes a few gestures with his hands, as he asks for forgiveness for intruding in such a place, and then steps inside to have a closure look.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:10 AM
grumbles "first he tells me we're going to *samsh*, and then when i get started he grumbles!"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:11 AM
grumbles "first he tells me we're going to *smash*, and then when i get started he grumbles!"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:12 AM
Glancing around inside, Maliki sees that the mausoleum is indeed filled only by the sarcophagus. The entire room is bare and unadorned. The only thing noteworthy he notices is some elegant script on the coffin stating, "To my dear wife Alexis, who died of the black plague."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:13 AM
Maliki looks down upon the floor to see if anyone, or thing has disturbed the dust upon it. He also looks around the sarcophagus searching for any unusual marks or scratches. After reading the word 'plague' he pulls up a part of his robe over his mouth and nose, and calls to the others; "You might not want to enter, she died of the plague."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:14 AM
Takeing a second look at the name he calls out once again, "I thought we were looking for the crypt of Istaris, this lady's name was Alexis."
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:15 AM
Expertly looks at the stonework to see if there are any irregularities that might indicate a hidden door or passage.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:16 AM
Maliki notices faint scratches along the edge of the sarcophagus' lid. Thorin, adding his critical dwarven eye, agrees that the lid could slide off.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:17 AM
James walk's around the inside of the mosoleum, trying to spot anything else outta the ordinary, like button's, or other doors..
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:18 AM
James' casual search didn't reveal anything else.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:19 AM
well...... I guess the big fellows are going to have to pickup and remove the lid...... Sedar takes a look around also looking for and writings and hidden doors.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:20 AM
Walks over to the coffin and places get's a grip on it. "Does anyone wanna check it for trap's before we open it?"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:21 AM
Places his axe under the lid for leverage and waits for the go word.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:22 AM
"Yes James, I agree. If anyone has the skills to look for traps please do so. Also someone should stand guard when we do open the lid. What might be revealed is anyones guess." Maliki will wait to see if anyone wants to check for traps and then add his own strength into opening the lid.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:23 AM
Bishop prays "Domi, and Gargul forgive us should we not be about the bussiness of preserving the balance of life and death in opening this coffin" He then gets a grip on the edge of the coffin waiting for someone to check for traps.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:24 AM
positions herself above the head of the casket with sabre drawn. ready to defend.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:25 AM
Sedar will check for traps if everyone will wait a minute.......I do have a little skill in that area, so hold on.......if everything goes well he will step back and allow the fighters of the group to go in first.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:26 AM
Sedar finds no traps.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:27 AM
Seeing Sedar step back he get's ready to lift the lid up.. "On the count of three.. 1, 2, 3." On three he lift's unless one of the other's stop him..
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:28 AM
On the count of three Maliki helps in lifting the lid.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:29 AM
Thorin heaves with all his might.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:30 AM
Bishop lifts on three.
ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:31 AM
ren is still stationary, waiting to attack any bad thing that might come out of there.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:32 AM
With a "whooosh", as air pressure is released, the coffin comes loose. A stale smoke is released instantly filling the chamber causing everyone to cough to clear their lungs as it dissapates. (saves vs. poison everyone.) Once the gas has cleared, a staircase can be seen within the coffin, leading down and east into the ground.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:33 AM
James quickly shut's his mouth after inhaling just a little of the smoke, and as it disipates is able to cough the rest out without it causing too much damage to him. (I don't know if I was supposed ta roll to save or not, but I did and saved with a 18, needed a 14 or higher) He tries to get a better grip on the lid incase one of the other's have to let go because of the gas.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:34 AM
Bishop inhales the smoke but keeps from retching (16), he then helps James move the lid to the side and set it down. "Everyone out till the smoke clears." He states as he steps outside into the fresh air.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:35 AM
Holding his breath (18), Thorin leaves the room until the smoke clears.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:36 AM
(13) saves......coughs his way clear, then peers down the staircase, also looks around to check on everyone. "is everyone alright?"
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:37 AM
Maliki puts down the lid and covers his mouth(rolled 12), and then heads outside. He pull forth his water skin and offers it, and his aid to any that need it.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:38 AM
Ren seeing that nothing came out of the coffin rolls outside to fresh air without inhaling. (20)
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:39 AM
James sets down the lid down and walks out side till the air clears. Once it's cleared out, he pulls a torch from his back pack, and light's it with his fire starting kit, and after putting it back into his belt pouch, he walks over to the side of the coffin and uses's the torches light to try and get a look in the coffin and at the stairs..
Thorin the Fighter Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:40 AM
While outside, sits down on his bum, pulls out his whetstone and starts sharpening his axe.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:41 AM
When you come out of the crypt to let the smoke clear, you see Hiram by the entrance to the cemetery. He looks up and grins when he sees you. "We've found one more! Praise Wardd for bringing you back out to meet Rond!", Hiram calls. He motions for the man to go to you; then leaves, praising Wardd along the way.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:42 AM
James sees a staircase leading down as far as the torch can illuminate (15').
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:43 AM
Seeing the others are fine, his cloaked form moves over to the new comer, "Greetings Rond, I take it you have been informed of our mission and the challanges before us. We have just discovered a stairway under this tomb. Care to join us?" If so Maliki will head back in with the man.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:44 AM
James look's over to the door and call out "I'm goin down.. Anyone wanna join me?" And before getting an answer he draws his sword,and holding the torch in the other, he decends till he can just see the top of the stairs..
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:45 AM
"Fools that we are Domi guard us." Bishop decends the stairs.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:46 AM
"Fools that we are Domi guard us." Bishop decends the stairs.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:47 AM
"Well, you might as well wait for me, you're going to need SOMEONE to watch your back!" Thorin replies as he heads down the stairs with the others while wielding his Huge dwarven battleaxe....
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:48 AM
..follows thorin down the stairs...
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:49 AM
You see that Rond stands 6'4" and weighs over 200 lbs. Strange as it seems, he's wearing a mask. You can see him carrying a bow, 2 hand axes (strapped across his chest), plus the usual misc equip (if you decide to look harder, I'll tell you).
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:50 AM
Why wizard body down stairs? Thought wizard was buried
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:51 AM
As the group slowly descends the stairs, the flickering torchlight begins to reveal a room about 10' ahead. James checks over his shoulder and can still see the entrance, silhouetted by the sunlight outside the mausoleum. He's gone down 40'. Looking back into the room from the stairwell, no one can make out any details. It's too dark, and the torch doesn't reach the opposite walls.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:52 AM
Bishop syas "Push on James we that were few are now many, there is not much space here and I feel that we will soon be in combat with Domi's enemy."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:53 AM
James nods and glances over his shoulder. "I have more torches in my backpack.. Get one if you want it." After giving him enough time to take a couple of torches if he wants, he step's into the room and gives the rest of the group enough room to follow him out while standing ready for any enemies.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:54 AM
Maliki pulls out a latern from his packet, and asks James to lite it from his torch. Then he looks over the walls, looking for exits and any writings.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:55 AM
James descends the final 10' putting him 50' underground and enters the room at the bottom of the stairs. The party enters this room at the north end of the west wall with the party facing east. The room is 20' east-west and 30' north south. No exits are apparent.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:56 AM
. As the groups light sources illuminate the room everyone notices a disturbing decor. Murals have been painted and etched on the walls depicting dark-robed priests praying to a faceless god. Screaming men and women are being dragged before the deity. Elsewhere on the walls, human figures are seen suffering terrible deaths in ghastly rituals.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:57 AM
Maliki begins searching the walls for any secret or concealed openings
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:58 AM
Sedar takes a closer look at the murals.....pulls a torch out of his backpack and lights it....."a faceless god...hmmm"
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:01:59 AM
"bad pictures" Rond continues to search for wizard's body. If nothing found he'll say "no body here"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:00 AM
James looks at the murals for a few seconds, and then start's to search for any secret passages or concealed doors..
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:01 AM
While searching for secrect doors Bishop looks at Maliki and says "What do you know of a faceless God? My God as well as yours I am sure requires me to meet my enemy face to face."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:02 AM
Ren says while looking for secrect doors, "My my my, this place could use a good woman's touch."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:03 AM
....turns to Maliki "faceless god of evil...can't remember a name,...how about you Bishop!"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:04 AM
Bishop says "As I said to Maliki, I do not know of a God that has no face, and the only god I know that condones secrecy is Floy."
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:05 AM
Thorin looks around at the floor and walls. Leaning closely, he tries to find a crack or indentation in the floors and walls or, maybe an airflow....a sign of some hidden passage.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:06 AM
Maliki pushed on the wall in the south end of the east wall and the wall pushes open into a large room. The room is diamond shaped with flatened corners and about 90' on a side. Corridors exit this room from each of it's eight walls except for the one with the secret door. (See drawing in email.) A forbidding iron statue stands atop a 2'-high pedestal in the center of the room. It is the figure of an angry wizard, 7' tall who faces the secret door with obvious condemnation. The right hand points directly at the door; in the other, clenched to his chest, are held two 10"-long wands.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:07 AM
.......enters the room and slowly walks towards the statue, avoiding the pointed finger, and inspects the statue. "a large man he was, if this is to scale"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:08 AM
James walks into the room and looks around.. "This the wizard?" He walks over to the north western tunnel and looks down it.
Bishop & Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:09 AM
Bishop and Ren comfort one another a moment. it is claer that they are both uncomfortable underground.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:10 AM
The priest looks about the room first to determined how it is lighted and then moves over the the statue. He checks the pedestal for any markings, and then looks over the two wands to first see if they too are made of iron, and secondly to see if they can be removed.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:11 AM
Walks over to statue and takes a close look, being careful,not to touch anything. He examine's the statue itself, admiring the work. He resist the urge to knock on it to see if its hollow. "Can anyone check this for traps and possibly an aura of magic?" Afterwards, he goes over and etches a mark " 1 " on the right side of the secret door that they came through. He plans on marking the next door the party goes through " 2"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:12 AM
As Sedar moves toward the statue, the room lit up by the James' torch, the statue rotates so that the pointed finger follows him. When Maliki moves to the statue, the statue pivots to follow his movements. James peers down the NW passage and sees that it runs NW for 15', the limit of his torchlight. Away from the light of James' torch, but not far enough away that he can use infravision, Maliki searches in the near darkness for markings on the pedestal and finds none. He thinks that the wands may be made of the same substance as the statue, but it's hard to tell in the near darkness. They also look like they might be removed.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:13 AM
Bishop exsamines the statue, keeping to its back side, watching who it follows and why.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:14 AM
Ren begins juggling 3 daggers as she follows her brother, she is tring to keep from getting bored or freaked out by being under ground.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:15 AM
Unable to overcome his curiousity Maliki reaches up and tries to remove the two wands.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:16 AM
..turns to maliki..." what do we have in common that may makes the statue point at us ?"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:17 AM
.....looks to james...."james lets not move to fast here lets keep the group together within in eyeshot ..ok..strenght in numbers"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:18 AM
As all the others stop walking, the statue swings around to point towards Bishop and Ren. They try to move around to its back, but the statue keeps pivoting to point at them. In order to get to the wands, Maliki steps between the statue and Bishop. He grabs hold of a wand and pulls, feeling the cold iron slowly come out into his hand. The other comes out even easier. Both wands are now in Maliki's hands.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:19 AM
Bishop keeps moving to see if the statue is following him.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:20 AM
When Ren sees the statue following her she ducks back behind the secrect door.
Thorin the Brave Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:21 AM
laughs thunderously when Ren hides. "Glad to see you other elves have more backbone! Come on, little girl, me and my Dwarven ax will keep you safe."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:22 AM
The priest silently looks over the two wands, looking for any markings, or runes. He also looks over to see if the door to the secret doorway is still open.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:23 AM
Now that he considers it, Bishop can easily tell the statue is following everyones movements.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:24 AM
Maliki glances up from the wands and sees Ren through the open doorway. He then pulls his lantern closer to examine the wands. They are smooth, unmarked, and VERY heavy.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:25 AM
With Maliki's lantern shining, Thorin notices strange dimples on the top of the statue's pedestal. He brushes away a thick layer of dirt revealing a series of holes going all around the statue.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:26 AM
Bishop looks at Thorin and says. "I would not say things that I did not know to be true with out first understanding all the aspects of the problem. Some are brave simply for choosing life over self death, or chossing to love a monster." With that Bishop removes his 1/2 mask and exposes his mangles scared face. "forrrrrrr sthooooooome lovees issssssss brave"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:27 AM
Ren walks out to Bishop, kisses him upon the scared part of his cheek and replaces his mask tenderly. She then turns to Thorin. "That is one, I know that we must work together so i give you that one under the guise of misunderstanding." Bishop puts a restraining hand upon her sholder and she takes his hand and wipes a single tear away with it. She then returns to standing behind the secrect door.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:28 AM
"Now...Now people, we have other things at hand. We can straighten out any misunderstandings on anyones behalf once we are out of the this tomb." Sedar returns to inspecting the statue
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:29 AM
Looks back when his name is called and shrug's at Sedar's words. "If you say so." He walks back over to the other's. He tenses at Thorin's words and he get's a tighter grip on his sword. He relax's though after Bishop's actions, being distracted from Thorin by question's of how the scaring occured.. Before anyone think's he's staring, he turn's back to Thorin "Some of us don't like sharin our immediate breathin space with worms. 'Course, I understand some people actually enjoy it.. Maybe the worm's have better manners though." James turn's and stands by the door waitin for the other's to figure out what the statue means.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:30 AM
Ignoring the conversation going on Maliki continues to check out the 'wands' and the statue. Seeing the holes Thorin uncovered he looks to see how many there are, if they line up with any of the doorways, and if the 'wands' would fit into them or not.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:31 AM
"Holy Caeroldra, you're ugly!" No offense. I'm not very....Pretty ugly myself. Ha. Ha. Pretty Ugly. Ha. I know elves don't like being in Wold rather than on Wold. It belike returning to Womb from which all come." Then a smile appears on his face. "I insult you to keep mind off of your fears, No?"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:32 AM
Before Maliki can find his answer, the secret door slams closed with a thump that echoes throughout the hallways.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:33 AM
The priest is more surprised by how long the door took to shut, than he is by them doing it. So he goes back to doing what he was before they did so. Taking a number count of holes, checking their size and alignment in respect to the exits from the room.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:34 AM
Ren is trapped on the other side of the door.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:35 AM
Turns and looks at the door. Being already near it, he looks to see if there are any obvious switches to open it. If not, he takes a few steps back, sheathes his sword, and rams into it with his shoulder trying to force it open..
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:36 AM
Bishop says "James, before you hurt your self lets give he a second to open the door. She saw how we opened it in the first place."
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:37 AM
starts to hum softly
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:38 AM
James rams his shoulder into a stone wall that does not give in the least. Luckily he is unhurt (Con check roll of 3)
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:39 AM
"Nice try James." Thorin bends over in front of the door and starts examining each stone for a sign of a release mechanism. Bishop, you might see if she can hear you....just a suggestion.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:40 AM
Frowns, and then looks down at the floor as he mutters to himself "I thought it was a good idea."
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:41 AM
Bishop says "Don't worry James, it was a very good idea, I just don't want you to get hurt. REN! REN CAN YOU HEAR ME!!"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:42 AM
Nothing can be heard beyond the secret door. Thorin's search reveals no mechanisms, it appears the door can only open from the other side.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:43 AM
Maliki, continuing his examination of the statue, determines there are 32 holes each about 1" in diameter. The holes are evenly spaced around the base of the statue with one directly towards each door.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:44 AM
The silent priest slides one of the 'wands' into the hole that lines up with the secret door that has closed. Then he scans the room to see what happens.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:45 AM
Thorin stops searching to see if there is any response to Bishop's call from the other side of the door. Then remembering that his elven brethren don't like being trapped like this whispers, "Door may be resetting. I'll listen for sounds of mechanisms moving." His eyes search from one to the other looking for signs of panic. They land on Rond. He continues to stare at him challenging as he puts his ear to the wall beside the door and listens for mechanisms in the wall.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:46 AM
The wand fits perfectly, sliding into the hole without any difficulty. He turns to watch the door, seeing Thorin listening intently. Nothing appears to happen. Thorin hears things settling inside the door, supporting his suspicions that the mechanism may be resetting. After a few moments of quiet, Thorin can barely make out someone knocking on the door.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:47 AM
"Hey, I can hear the mechanism working inside the wall...and someone knocking....softly knocking."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:48 AM
.."all these holes, but one door and hallways. Could be a locking device, maybe." checks to see if the statue stops moving or changes direction.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:49 AM
James looks up and around. "If she don't open it soon, we'll have ta force it, or go on without her. We have do have a time limit.. I don't suppose anyone has anything that'll help us knock that open.."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:50 AM
Suddenly, the door bursts open, throwing Thorin across the room. Bishop is barely able to jump out of the way as the door slams against the wall where he was just standing. Several men burst into the room with their swords out and ready.
Thug 1 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:51 AM
The first one through latches his eyes on Maliki and smiles wickedly. He runs across the room swinging his sword and strikes a solid blow across Maliki's chest (8hp dam). As Maliki falls, the fighter rears back his head laughing "I got First Kill!"
Thug 2 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:52 AM
"But I'll get the most, brother!" the second man yells. He swings his sword high, giving Sedar the room he needs to dodge underneath.
Thug 3 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:53 AM
The third man grins, watching Thorin attempt to stand. "Let me help you," he says, giving Thorin the business end of his sword. The sword barely misses, making its owner scream in frustration.
Thug 4 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:54 AM
"Hah! I told you to bring your Two Handed!" the next says as he attacks Rond. He lunges directly at Rond's gut, striking him deep (5 hp).
Man 1 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:55 AM
The next man through the door is silent and has no smile. His bearing is smooth and flowing as he comes around on Bishop, hitting him for 8hp damage with his sword.
Man 2 and Man 3 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:56 AM
The next two come in as a pair. It's obvious they've been working together for years. They pair up against James, both hitting him for 4 and 6 damage. Wordlessly, they watch as James crumples to the floor.
Man 4 Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:57 AM
The last man you can see stands on the other side of the secret door, watching and appraising everyone's fighting.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:58 AM
Ren is nowhere to be seen.
(Round 1, Player's Turn) Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:02:59 AM
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:00 AM
Hits the floor, and lie's unconcious and bleeding to death.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:01 AM
Bishop not seeing his sister anywhere screams "REEEEEEEEEEN" as he reaches out to pick up the thug infront of him and throw him at the man standing in the secrect door. He grabs the man (overbear -2 rolls a 18 hits AC4) and runs toward the door throwing the first man as he does. (STR check rolls 15)
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:02 AM
Sedar quickly rolls under the high sword swing and draws both short sword and dagger (dex chk -4 rolls (4)) deftly making a slicing cut across the body of his attacker (rolls (12, hits ac 8, for (4) pts dmg)) and brings his dagger up to parry the next blow (rolls (17), hits ac 3).
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:03 AM
If Rond has weapon in hand (doubt it), will strike (Rolled 18). If no weapon, then will punch the person in front, and draw one of the hand axes. Rond says 'Bad man, hurt Rond and his friends'
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:04 AM
A scream fills the air as another figure reaches the bottom of the stairs covered with spider webs. She rushes past the two on the floor and into the statue room screaming "Brother!!!" When she makes eye contact with him, she instantly changes posture losing her childish panic and immediatly assessing the situation. She dives between Man #2 and Man #3 and pulls out a vial, flicks off the cork, and pours it down James mouth protecting him with her body.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:05 AM
Thorin rises to his feet a battle song in his throat! He grabs his battle axe to swing at Thug#3 and then sees Maliki lying unconscious near the statue. He breaks combat with Thug#3 and rushes over to Maliki and binds his wounds quickly. He then rises to face Thugs 1 and 3 singing, "A Red Dwarf's Heart is Diamond Forged..."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:06 AM
(Results of Party Initiative Round 1) Graverobber men #1 and 4 go tumbling to the ground. Robber #1 hits his head on the floor taking 4 points damage. Sedar's parry goes for naught as the attack from Thug #2 had already missed him (see email). Rond hits Thug #4 for 6hpd. James receives 8 hit points from the Healing Potion and becomes conscious and able to function.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:07 AM
(The party rolls first initiative for Round 2.) FYI, the Thugs are AC6. The graverobber men are AC5.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:08 AM
Blink's as he wake's up, "My hero," he says with a grin as he hop's up and draw's his longsword and swing's at one of the men who attacked him causing a nasty slash to open up across his chest.. (Needed a 10 or better to hit, rolled a 16. And did 13 points of damage) The man cries out in pain while James stands beside Ren watching the battle continue.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:09 AM
smoothly spin and makes a thrust with short sword (rolls 19 for 5 pts dam) and slashes with his dagger misses (rolls 8) shouts out " I need a hand here someone so I can free myself to bring Maliki back to us !!!"
Rond (ooc after some adjustments (waiting to be approved)) Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:10 AM
Will swing again at the Thug in front of him. Rolls 18 to strike, and does 15 in dam.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:11 AM
Bishop smiles as he sees his sister. "Battle!!" he cries as he removes his mask and drops it to the floor. Bishop moves to Maliki and casts Cure Light on him. He then Stands drawing his bastard sword and screams again "BATTLE!!"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:12 AM
Thorin nods thanks at Bishop and continues to sing as he strikes at Thug #1 missing with a 9. He then uses his second attack to parry any upcoming attack from his enemies rolling a 13 (His THACO is a 17.) He holds his position until Maliki is on his feet.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:13 AM
Ren gets a crazed look on her face and yells "Battle!" in unison with her brother striking out at Man #2 missing with a 7. She screams in frustration.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:14 AM
(Results of The party with 1st initiative in Round 2.) Man #3 falls to the ground in front of James a look of surprise on his face as he is killed by a man who rose from the grave to do so. Thug #4 falls to Ronds mighty blow.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:15 AM
The grave robbers have final initiative in Round 2. The silent man #4 quickly and gracefully gets to his feet and nods in respect at the party. "The Sons of Dread are not as easily defeated as these graverobbers and thugs. We come for you." With that he whirls letting his cloak spin and steps aside allowing his hired thugs a chance to escape. They all break contact and those who survive their break in combat run through the secret door. The Son of Dread then stabs forward with his staff onto a spot to the right of the secret door and it closes leaving the party once more trapped inside. (All closed characters may roll even/odd. Odd rolls allow a single break attack at normal THACO and Dmg. Any thugs or graverobbers killed, of course do not escape. Enter your break attack attempts now.)
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:16 AM
I yell "NO WAY!" and swing angrily at the second man that attacked him, causing a long tare to form across his back as the man stumble's forward crying out. (Break attempt roll was a 1, attack roll was 20 (I swear), damage was 13)
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:17 AM
Rond stares at the person he killed, and shortly thereafter, loses his lunch! (con check rolled 19) (first kill?!)
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:18 AM
.....sheaths weapons....."I hope everyones alright, I still have a potion of healing if anyone really needs it"
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:19 AM
The priest continues to lay unconscious on the floor(or does he? did Bishop's CLW spell have any effect on him at all?)
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:20 AM
(Aftermath of Round 2) James kills the man he attacks preventing his escape. Bishop does 7 points of healing to Maliki (Sorry bout that.)
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:21 AM
Offers a hand to Maliki pulling him to his feet.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:22 AM
I'm fine. They jumped me and tried to seal me in a coffin they had with them. I broke out. Found two potions in it afterwards.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:23 AM
Maliki reaches up and accepts Thorin hand. "Thanks my friend. It seems someone doesn't want us here. So tell me what did I miss, and are there any left alive to question?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:24 AM
James looks at the men at his feet, a grin stretched across his face. He kneels down and quietly wipes his sword off on the men and stands looking around to see if there's anything else to kill. Seeing no other enemies around, he turns to Ren and bow's slightly "Thank you for your help. I'll try and repay the favor sometime."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:25 AM
"seems everyone came through this ordeal ok, so far. And no prisoners to put questions to. Maybe next time we can capture one or more." ......straightens his gear and things out
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:26 AM
"Gravediggers and Sons of Dread! I may have granite for brains, but I'm thinking we need to pick up our pace!" Thorin then sees if he can wedge the secret door shut.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:27 AM
Bishop looking dissapointed retreives his wooden mask and replaces it on his face.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:28 AM
The seams of the door are two tight for Thorin to wedge anything into; neither are there any exposed hinges to jam.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:29 AM
"I believe Thorin is correct we should get moving." Maliki grabs the two 'wands' and places them in his pack. "Might I suggest we start with the first tunnel on the right of the secret door."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:30 AM
"Sounds good ta me.." He hand's torch's out to everyone that doesn't have them and light's them. Then he turns, and holding his torch in one hand, and the sword in the other, he start's off down the tunnel.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:31 AM
..accept a torch from James "thanks" with a nod and awaits to follow the group somewhere in the center of the line.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:32 AM
Bishop asks if anyone is too awfuly hurt, he casts cure light on himself, then hurrys to catch up with the others.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:33 AM
Leading the party, Maliki goes 10' down the corridor. Ten feet farther in front of him, well away from hurting anyone, a block slides out of the ceiling and seals the passage ahead. Rond isn't quite as lucky. After the block settles, he is hit in the back with a magic missile causing 3hp damage.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:34 AM
Seeing the block slam down in front of him Maliki steps back and turns around to see if the trap had cut them off in both directions.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:35 AM
Turns around expecting to find someone behind him, and begins a swing, where if there is anyone, unless he knows them, they'll get swung at with the flat of the blade (19, ac -2) for 13 pts of damage. "Quit hitting me!" "no wanna hurt anyone"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:36 AM
Rond pulls his swing, seeing no one in the room behind him.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:37 AM
Only the one block descended, the room with the statue is still accessible.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:38 AM
Looking back at the stone slab, then back to the others. "Well that didn't work to well. Might I suggest we go back and see if we can find some kind of connection between these two rods and undoing this trap."(If the party agrees he will head over to the figure and slide the rods in and out of the four holes lined up with this exit to see if any are not as deep as the others)
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:39 AM
"Rond not feel so good, want a bandage"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:40 AM
Maliki discovers that all the holes are the same depth. A Magic Missile rings out again and this time both Rond and Maliki notice that it shoots out from the statue's pointed finger. It spirals outward toward the blocked hallway and hits James full in the chest for 2 hit points of damage.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:41 AM
Thorin steps out of the hallway and says, "Protective thing isn't she? Hmm...do any of those holes line up with that closed door?"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:42 AM
Ren follows Thorin leaving the hallway. She examines the statue and says, "We could just break off that thing's arm or rip the whole thing down, but let's at least try and get it to open that door back up, first. Any luck Maliki?" She looks at Rond to see how bad he is hurt.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:43 AM
Bishop runs back into the room with the statue and tries to turn it so it is no longer pointion toward the party. (STR chk 7 by 12)
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:44 AM
The priest slides one of the rods into the hole pointing to the exit they just tried, and then waits to see if the magic missiles stop firing or not.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:45 AM
walks back into the room and over to Maliki at the statue....." maybe both wands are needed to block the statue, try both ends of the holes that represent that doorway"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:46 AM
When Maliki puts the rod in the hole the statue begins spinning in the opposite direction. Bishop is unable to affect the movement of the statue. It drags him around with it in a circle. When the statue spins completely around it hits the place where the "pin" is pushed into the hole and begins spinning in the other direction. At that point it fires once again at Rond, who is still in the NE passageway hitting him for 3 points of damage.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:47 AM
"Uh, Rond, you enjoying getting splatted like that? Get out of the hallway!"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:48 AM
"Rond, stop out of the hallway and see if this crazy woman statue will stop spazzing."
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:49 AM
Will get out of hallway (ooc sorry had logging troubles with website.)
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:50 AM
"Maliki,.... the ends prevent the staure from turning towards the hallway lets pin another door off from the statues MM and start down it"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:51 AM
I think you're almost right, but Rond was still hit by a missile even with this rod in place.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:52 AM
Another minute goes by and no MMs are fired. The statue still spins towards anything that moves, but it cannot point down the hallway that is before the rod.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:53 AM
Thorin gets an idea (rolled 2 on INT check and thinks of a lawn sprinkler. ha.). "Try to see if we can limit the turning and trap the statue between the two rods!"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:54 AM
Bishop looks at the statue and says "I don't think I like sculptors any longer."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:55 AM
The priest just noods in response to the others and waits for the figure to spin around until it is faceing the secret doot the grave robbers came through before. Then he quickly puts the second rod in the hole lining up with the first door to the left of the secret door. "Hopefully this will keep it pointed at the tombs entranches, affecting any that come after us, but leaving us alone." If the figure is trapped towards the secret door he will suggest, "Lets give the left passage a try or does someone want to see if the right is still blocked or not."
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:56 AM
Since he's still down the hallway, he heads over to the block and check's it out, seeing if it's moved, or if there's any chance of moving it.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:57 AM
When Maliki releases the second rod, a audible click can be heard from within the statue. The statue still rotates over the open holes that are between the two rods. James, down the hallway, can see a gap between the stone and the floor. The gap is slowly getting larger as the stone is raised back into the ceiling.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:58 AM
"Good work there Maliki, looks like we can try the original tunnel"...begins to follow James into the tunnel......
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:03:59 AM
Will follow the group
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:00 AM
As soon as the block has risen enough for him to get through, without having to worry about getting squashed immediately if it start's down again, James walks under it, and into the next part of the tunnel.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:01 AM
Makes sure everyone is in the hallway and takes up rear guard. He tries to keep Ren nearby in case she needs protection.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:02 AM
Bishop heads down the hallway, laughing at Thorin's attempts at flirting with his sister. At some point he hangs back with Thorin and wispers, "She can take care of hersef, but if you want to flatter her, let her save your life once or twice."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:03 AM
Glad to have been able to figure out the riddle of the figure, Maliki run to catch up with the group. Once there he fall into the middle of the bunch, then speaking softly; "I am somewhat new to this sort of thing, but I would think those men that attacked us before may come looking for us again. Are any of you skilled at covering up tracks, or setting traps?"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:04 AM
Ren giggles, shaking her head at Thorin. She salutes him with her rapier and goes down the hall.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:05 AM
As the block clears, the group can see the hallway continuing another 10 and turning 45 degrees to the left. The tunnel continues another 30' after the turn and ends in yet another door.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:06 AM
"let me check for traps on the door".......Sedar moves to the front of the group and checks to see if the door is trapped and/or locked
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:07 AM
Why anyone trap door? Door never trapped?!
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:08 AM
Watches the door, and the way they came carefully, his sword held ready. When he see's Thorin tryin ta guard Ren, he grins slightly, and remembers the rescue she performed on him.. He shakes his head and tell's himself that she doesn't need any more guarding than any other member of the group.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:09 AM
Waits for the door to be checked. "While we are waiting I think we need a plan as well as a marching order, that way we will always know who we are near and where everyone else is. I volenteer to take the lead or the last spot. I am strong enough to handle either place."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:10 AM
...quickly looks over his shoulder in Bishops direction..."An excellent idea Bishop, alittle bit team work will go along way"..... returns his attention to the job at hand....."maybe we should have a leader among us to a least direct the groups efforts, we should think about that....... I think the would be good" If Sedar finds a trap he will disarm it (attempt to), if he finds it locked he will unlock it(attempt to)
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:11 AM
"Will leader tell someone to fix me?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:12 AM
Nods at Bishop's suggestion. "I'll take lead.. I can handle myself pretty well too. And you seem pretty smart Bishop, so why don't you be our leader?"
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:13 AM
The silent priest nods his head under the hood of his cloak as the others suggest Bishop to lead. Then he looks behind them to see if anything can be seen moving from where they came. "I will take middle, hopefully saving my blessings and strength to heal any of the injured."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:14 AM
fails find traps (53% roll), succesful open locks (17% roll),......stands back from door " door is unlocked friends, who first to enter" walks queitly back towards Maliki and asks him " what does Alemi think of leadership and its responsiblities?"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:15 AM
Would one of you priests please heal Rond here? I'm sure he woule be extremely grateful.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:16 AM
Sedar checks the door thoroughly. He finds no traps and the door is not locked. He quickly opens it. Immediately he is embroiled in smoke as it boils out of the opening into the hallway. It quickly begins to spread down the hallway obscuring the vision of everyone it passes. Sedar dissapears as the smoke passes him.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:17 AM
as the smoke engulfs him Sedar drops to the groud and moves to the wall of the passageway placing his back to the wall, he quickly removes his hat and places it over his nose and mouth in an attempt to protect himself from the smoke, if he is able he will crawl forward to find the source of the smoke and see if it can be stopped by somme means
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:18 AM
Maliki nodding in agreement about Rond turns to the dwarf, "I have a potion that can help." He hands the dwarf one of the healing potions and then looks to the person asking about leadership, "My opinion is...", before he can finish smoke comes rolling out. He pushes the cloth-folds of his hood over his mouth and falls back to the wall. Then he squats down low, hoping the smoke will seek the higher places in the tunnel as he waits for it to clear.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:19 AM
Bishop hits the ground and rolls to the side to avoid anything coming out. He watches the smoke to se if it behaves like smoke or gas.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:20 AM
Thorin, hearing bodies hitting the floor in front of him rushes forward to aid anyone who has fallen. Keeping his hands low to the ground he feels his way forward.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:21 AM
Ren covers her mouth and seeing Thorin move forward as the smoke approaches matches him also moving forward her hands out in front of her. She does not draw her sword as the person she hit might be a comrade.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:22 AM
Thorin does not bump into any of the party and moves forward his shoulder hitting the right side of the door frame of the room. Ren as she moves forward, bumps into a figure just standing there in the smoke. Rond just standing there is bumped rather hard in the lower back by an unknown figure moving behind him. Sedar crawls forward past the door. His hands nearly crush something ceramic. As he alters his balance to try to keep from crushing the object, it tips and scuttles across the floor to his left. The smoke continues to billow behind the party obscuring the entire hallway and beyond into the statue chamber.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:23 AM
Holds his breath, and closes his eyes.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:24 AM
Sedar listen for the sound of the cerimic bottle on the stone floor and begins to move towards the direction he felt it move searching for the item
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:25 AM
Bishop continues to hold his breath and watch the smok/gas.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:26 AM
Squating down against the wall, Maliki reaches back and pulls forth a waterskin as he holds the folds of his hood over his mouth and nose. "Can anyone tell where the smoke is coming from??!!"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:27 AM
James takes a deep breath as the smoke engulfes him and walk's forward into the doorway. Being near to the front, and hearing most of the other's fall, he waves his sword slowly in front of him to keep from slaming into a wall..
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:28 AM
Nothing can be seen as the smoke completely fills the hallway and most of the statue room. Sedar moves towards where he heard the ceramic item come to a rest. As he reaches out, something hits the floor in front of him, causing the ceramic item to skitter to the left a few more feet. A couple of seconds later, something hits James' back, shoving him forward a couple of feet unharmed. Thorin, feeling for the right wall, can tell the room opens to the right. Other than masking everyone's sight, the smoke doesn't seem to be harmful.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:29 AM
James stumbles forward, and just keeps going for a few more feet, still swinging the sword infront of him to makes sure the path is clear. "Is everyone ok? Can anyone see anything?"
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:30 AM
Not me. I'm blind. Everyone keep talking so we don't lose anyone.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:31 AM
Good idea. Uh, where am I? I'm moving forward.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:32 AM
Sedar queitly moves to his left reaching for where he beleives the bottle is, trying to stay away from the object that suddenly hit the ground in front of him
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:33 AM
Bishop moves foreward using blind fighting to help him make his way through this mess.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:34 AM
Bishop is hit from something falling from above for 4 points of damage. Silence follows. One more thing hits the ground beside Sedar as he finds the item he has been searching for. It feels like a metal flask in a ceramic basket; there is a rush of air continually flowing out of the spout.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:35 AM
Continues to hold his breath, if there's smoke in the area. He checks by opening his eyes, to see if smoke is in the area. If there's no smoke, he'll breath normally.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:36 AM
Sedar sticks his finger into the hole to try and stop the flow of smoke from coming out. when smoke clears he will look for the cork or cap of the bottle, and will check out what object hit the ground.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:37 AM
No matter how hard Sedar tries, the bottle cannot be stopped-up by his efforts. The smoke completely obscures everything in all areas the group occupies. Rond starts to get light headed from holding his breath so long.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:38 AM
"Hey! What are those crashing noises? Is someone falling down? Are we being attacked?" Thorin moves into the room. "I'm moving into the room."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:39 AM
"I don't know, Thorin. I think I'm still by your side. Keep talking everyone! What are those crashing noises?"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:40 AM
Bishop stands and walks foreward searching for the sorce of the smoke.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:41 AM
Sedar feels for the object in front of him, and finds what seems to be a cone sticking out from the wall. It is slowly moving up towards the ceiling. As Thorin advances, he stumbles over another cone, this one moving towards the nearest wall.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:42 AM
The priest stands up in the hall and begin the move forward keeping on hand on the right wall. "Has anyone discovered anything yet, and is everyone OK?"
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:43 AM
James sheathe's his sword, and breaks into a run in the direction he was facing. Unless something stops him, he runs for about 50' and then stop's, draw's his sword, and make's a slow and gentle sweep to check to see if anything's around him.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:44 AM
Blows out his breath noiselly. "Need Air" And begins running in the direction he's facing. He will put out his hands in front of him.
Erin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:45 AM
"Maliki, I haven't found anything. You there Rond? James? Bishop? Sedar?"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:46 AM
"I think I'm in the doorway. I'm breathing fine. I'm slowly moving forward. There must be something important here if they went to the trouble to set up this trap."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:47 AM
James runs forward what he thinks is about 30' and he crashes into a wall. He makes a Constitution check and doesn't take any damage. Rond runs forward after James and trips over Sedar sliding to an abrupt stop into a round object about 12" around. The object slowly skitters away toward the left.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:48 AM
"Ooof." James says when he hits the wall. "I've found a wall. I don't suppose anyone has found what's makin this smoke? Or better yet, how to stop it..." He look's around and tries to see if the smoke is parting in any direction. If it is, he walks towards the opening. If not, he turns right, puts his left hand on the wall, and walks off, still swinging the sword infront of him slowly and delibrately.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:49 AM
"I'm looking for the scorce James."
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:50 AM
"Thorin work your way around the room to the left of the doorway, trying to find an exit with your hands, I'll move in and start doing the same on the right side of the doorway. The rest of you say on gaurd."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:51 AM
Sedar shouts" I've found the source, it's a bottle of some sort, I can't stop the flow of smoke!!!.......watch out for the things dropping from the ceiling, there are living !!!" Sedar stands" James that you next to me?, the bottle I found was in some sort of ceramic basket, its around here somewhere, maybe the stopper is there!!!" begins search for the basket
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:52 AM
"Right. Gotcha." Thorin works his way to the left.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:53 AM
"Holding. Are those dropping things trying to hurt us or are they being affected in some bad way by the smoke?"
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:54 AM
James sees no break in the smoke. It is solid. He moves to his right and finds a door about 20 along the back wall. As Maliki moves to his right he hears a suction sound like a plunger being pulled. A moment later he is hit for 6 points damage by a falling object. He finds his leg is impaled to the floor by this object, whatever it is. Everyone then hears the tell-tale sound of tiny feet all heading toward Maliki. Thorin bumps into one of the creatures moving up the wall as he moves left.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:55 AM
Sedar intensifies his search for the bowl with the hope of finding the stopper....says" I know the bowl is close to me..... I'll have it in a few seconds, I hope!!!".....hearing a cry of pain from Maliki he yells out "You OK?....... Maliki?....need some help..?" When or if Sedar finds the bowl he will immediately place the stopper in the bottle and tuck it away and then go to aid Maliki if necessary. otherwise he draws his sword and begins to stab at the sound of little feet moving on the ground
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:56 AM
Bishop moves to Maliki, and finding him implaled he quickly says "Hold on friend i will have this off of you in a minute." Grabing whatever has him pined he gives a mighty tug and yanks it out, then imeditly cast healing on his friend. (5 pts)
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:57 AM
Maliki lets out only the slightest sound of pain as the creature strikes his leg. He then tells the others what happens, and after Bishop heals the majority of his wounds, "Thank you Sir. I hope I will be able to return the favor someday, but for now lets get out of here." Then the priest calls out to all, "Has anyone found a way out yet?" If no one replies he continues to work his way around the room.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:58 AM
Thorin moves along the left wall until he is alongside Sedar. Sedar finds the ceramic basket which the flask snuggly fits inside -- but no stopper. However, when Maliki reaches the corner of the room at about 30 feet, he steps on something small. Picking it up, it is almost assuredly the flask's stopper.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:04:59 AM
The priest calls out, "I think I have something to plug the flask, just keep talking so I can find my way over to you."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:00 AM
Sedar begins as he sheaths his weapon. "Maliki I'm on the left side of the passageway with thorin, how does your leg feel? hows everyone doing? anyone find a way out or another passage? Maliki is a name of what region? is it a family name?, etc..." and Sedar continues to ramble with the questions until Maliki can find him amist the smoke. as soon as Maliki hands him the stop he will immediately stopper the flask and tuck it away and follow whoever's voice who has found a passageway.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:01 AM
Bishop says "Sedar, I have Maliki, get that smoke taken care of!"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:02 AM
says "Bishop, Maliki has the stopper !!!"
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:03 AM
Thorin keeps following the wall, searching for another door.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:04 AM
Sedar and Maliki find each other in the smoke. As Maliki hands the stopper over to Sedar, he feels some scratches on it. It comes to mind that they feel like etched writing (4 on INT check). Three sounds hit the floor in quick succession. Unfortunately, one of them creatures impales Sedar's leg (2hp dam).
DM (continued) Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:05 AM
Sedar manages to put the stopper into the flask. It seems to make a tight fit, but somehow the smoke keeps pouring out.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:06 AM
James sheathe's his sword, and takes a step back, and kick's the door in. He immediately draw's his sword and call's out "I've found the way out.." (I rolled an 8 on a d20 to open the door)
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:07 AM
Bishop crosses to James and helps with the door.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:08 AM
Rond will move and help with the door, if needed. Rolled 7 for Open doors. If needed.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:09 AM
The priest calls to Sedar, "Come on we need to get you out of here, so I can take care of that wound of yours. It sounds like James has found a way out." Then calling out to the right, "James don't destroy the door unless you have to. We are going to want to be able to shut it once we are through it, to keep the smoke out." Then Maliki continues to head in the direction of the door.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:10 AM
When the door flies open, Bishop can see into a smoke-free hallway. The diffused lights illuminate 10' down the path. Meanwhile, smoke starts billowing through the doorway, and will fill this new hallway within a few minutes. Another creature falls from the ceiling beside Ren.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:11 AM
.removes the stopper and places the flask on the ground along the wall, Sedar will take the stopper with him for later reveiw, tucking it away. He will follow Maliki's lead to go to the door where James and Bishop are (hobbling of course)
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:12 AM
Once out of the room, Maliki stands by the exit calling to the others. Once everyone is out he will close the door and start mending the wounds of the injured(including himself).
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:13 AM
"Sorry.. I didn't think of havin ta shut it. I only figured we needed to get it open." He looks around apologetically and shrugs. "Can you get the door shut?"
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:14 AM
Rond will move out into the hallway.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:15 AM
will move into the hallway and than forward a bit the the big fellows can have room to jam the door shut. once in the clear visible room he will take a glance at the inscriptions on the stopper to see what it reads
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:16 AM
The words on the stopper says, "Have faith in Donyra and she will save you." The words 'have faith' are bigger than the others and those two words are the ones that were embossed.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:17 AM
speaks the words of the inscription out loud and repeats the words "Have Faith" and a thought crosses his mind that they are the command words for the bottle and speaks them aloud again in the direction of the flask "have Faith"..........and he waits for a reaction from the billowing smoke
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:18 AM
Bishop crosses through the door and inspects it to see if it will close again.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:19 AM
Stands in the room he opened up, his sword drawn, looking around for anything odd, or any possible dangers. Remembering the things hitting people in the hall, he also examines the ceiling closely.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:20 AM
Rond relaxes for a moment, after coming out of the smoke
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:21 AM
Thorin goes toward the sound of the crashing door. Looking around he says, "I hope you didn't plan on leaving Ren and I in there."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:22 AM
The door is made very well and took surprisingly little damage. Sedar reads the inscription and glances back into the room; the bottle is still billowing. When the rest of the group finally gets through, the door is closed. Some smoke starts snaking through the edges, but stops as the door is wedged shut. The ceiling of the hallway is covered with rolling smoke, but no creatures are seen above. At the other end of the 20' hall is another door.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:23 AM
James looks around slowly. "I think I'll take the rear.. I'll stumble into less problems that way." He looks around at the other's, then to Bishop. "So, where to oh fearless leader?"
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:24 AM
Rond will take a look around the room.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:25 AM
Sedar pockets the stopper and looks quickly around and then heads for the door at the other end. He will check to see if it's locked (if it is then he'll check for traps (08 is rolled)) before trying to unlock it (76 rolled). if all goes well he'll open the door.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:26 AM
"Hmm....well we could go through the door or perhaps go through the door. Yes, I think the latter will do. Let's go through the door. Alert everyone. It's a door! Holy Lem I don't see what you Dwarf types see in places like this."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:27 AM
Come now brother. What could be better? Smoke to choke your breath! Graverobbers to end your life! Statues to challenge your intellect!" She laughs a sparkling laugh chiding her brother although she totally agrees with him.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:28 AM
"Look sharp everyone! It may not be pretty, but the task is heroic and dreadfully important. Every area has had traps or protections to keep us from advancing. Usually, in my experience, that means we're getting somewhere important."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:29 AM
Sedar disarms a cheap poison needle trap whose poison had completely dried rendering it mostly harmless. However, he doesn't pick the lock.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:30 AM
"Well, I don't know if this place would be first on my choice for vacation's, but it's nice and interesting I'll say that. I don't suppose anyone know's how much time we have left before umm.." He looks around a little embarassed. "To tell the truth, I've forgotten why we're here.. But it's somethin bad, that I'm sure of.. Right? So how long till it happens?"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:31 AM
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:32 AM
Sedar says "found and disarmed a needle trap, but this lock is beyond me."...smiles......... " Guess it's time for some muscle here" Sedar steps aside and back to allow the big fellows a try at it.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:33 AM
Rond looks at bishop, as if Rond is confused. "Go thru the door, or go thru the door?"
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:34 AM
Silently Maliki stands back a way from the door, not adding anything into the others comments, but instead calms his mind in case any of his god's blessings should be needed once whatever lays behind the next door is revealed.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:35 AM
"Uh sis? This seems to be your specialty." He bows and moves aside for her.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:36 AM
"Oh brother!" she says like the old phrase rather than like something said to her brother. She moves to the door and hits it hard with her shoulder rolling a 14 which hits AC4.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:37 AM
Ren breaks the door open with ease. A hallway lies ahead leading into darkness.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:38 AM
"Ahh...darkness! My specialty. After me gang!" He moves down the hallway at a smart pace pausing occasionally to listen and to visually examine the walls and floor.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:39 AM
Thorin makes good progress down the hallway. At the 100 foot mark it turns to the right doubling its width to 20' and after after 20 more feet opens into a 40' circular chamber. In the middle of the floor is an iron-bound chest. The chest glows green around the seams as like a bright light shining on the inside leaks out.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:40 AM
"I'm guessing the glow means it's magic.. I don't suppose any of you can find out what kinda magic it is though?" He look's around the rest of the room. "Ya know, I'd like ta know what was down those other hall's.."
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:41 AM
"Gods' Magic" whispered in awe
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:42 AM
Sedar says "good work on the do Ren" and then follows everyone down the hall to the open room....and walks over to closely inspect the chest "definitely some heavy magic in that chest,,,,I think we should try and carry it out before opening it. what do you think, Bishop ?" Sedar then looks around the room to see what else is to be found.
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:43 AM
The priest mutters a few words to his god as he looks at the green light in front of him. He move quietly around the room scanning the walls, ceilings and floor, looking for any writings or paintings that might give a clue as what might be inside the box. Then he moves over to it closely inspecting the object, while being carefull not to touch it.
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:44 AM
Sedar finishes quickly scanning the room and then joins Maliki at the chest to continue his inspection of it......"Maliki, what't your take on this......open it now or move it out first?....."then looks about at the others..... perhaps waiting for their ideas and or response on the matter.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:45 AM
"I say we open it. I'm against going outside. The Sons of Dread are probably watching to see when we leave. We need to find as much as possible before they decide we're getting too close to foiling their plans. I suggest Rond prove his value as a thief. Whatcha say Rond? Are you up to the task? We're all here to back you up."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:46 AM
I agree with Thorin. We should open it here. If Rond will open the lock, I'll open the chest. I suggest we risk only one person at a time with priests standing by."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:47 AM
The chest sits and continues to glow.
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:48 AM
Bishop stands by waiting to see if the party wishes to open the chest here or try and move it.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:49 AM
Shrugs "Well, if someone will pick the lock." He sheathes his sword. "I'll open it.."
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:50 AM
Sedar says looking at Rond " I thought you were a Ranger !!! "
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:51 AM
Sedar kneels down to take a close inspection of the chest and lock, checks for traps (rolls 38%) then tries to unlock the chest (34%), if all things go well he will step back and allow someone to open it.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:52 AM
"My apologies. I thought all Halflings were thieves. How racial of me."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:53 AM
"That's ok Thorin. You're a mage right?"
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:54 AM
"Enough funnin everyone. Everyone back up and give him plenty of room."
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:55 AM
Sedar hears several clicks go off as various false traps and two needle traps are foiled by his manipulations. Then satisfied that his efforts were successful, he unlocks the chest. The lock turns and the latch comes undone.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:56 AM
Ok, my turn. Ren approaches the chest from the back and very simply grabs hold of the latch. Checking to see that everyone is well back, she opens it(Strength check of 7.).
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:57 AM
Light floods the room for a few seconds as whatever is inside continues to radiate wildly. Then as if something realizes that shining so brightly is no longer necessary to get noticed, the glow dims to a slight greenish color. Ren sees that in the chest is a golden chain attached to a greenish glowing medallion, two gems, and a scroll.
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:58 AM
"Rond no thief! Rond good outdoors"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:05:59 AM
As the glow dims Sedar carefully approaches the chest to take a look inside then reaches down to pickup the scroll to examine it, if readable he will do so.
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:00 AM
Thorin checks the rest of the box for any secret compartments.
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:01 AM
"Ohhh!" Ren says, seeing the glowing medallion. Overcoming her initial nervousness, she carefully picks up both the medallion and gems and begins checking them out.
DM Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:02 AM
As Thorin discovers a secret compartment on the bottom of the chest containing three more scrolls, Sedar opens the scroll he is holding. It appears to be a magical scroll with several different sections. Ren feels the medallion pulse within her hand. For a few minutes, she looses herself in its awesome power, as if the medallion is alive and pulling her inside. Shaking herself awake, she is surprised to see she is still standing in the dungeon. She's left wondering whether she pulled herself away from the medallion, or if it released her.
James Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:03 AM
Jame look's around nervously "I don't really like this magic stuff.. I'll keep watch in the hall." He turns, walk's out the door, and closes it behind him. He then turn's, draw's his sword, and watches the door opposite him..
Bishop Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:04 AM
"OK gang that was fun, what next??"
Sedar Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:05 AM
"I say we all get out of here.......and look over the things we found then"......sedar walks over to look at the scrolls that Thorin found......."same way out I think" quickly scans around the room for some other doorway
Maliki Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:06 AM
Standing behind the others, Maliki watches their actions. He makes sure nothing tries to attack from behind while they search the stone box. Seeing several scrolls are found, "I have magic that should allow me to read the scrolls, something that might be wise to do before trying to return. After all they may hold secrets or power that we might need."
Rond Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:07 AM
"We don't want to spend too much time on this."
Thorin Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:08 AM
"Hold your elven horses!", Thorin chides, "Let me take a look at the scrolls first!" He opens each one, studying them as if he is reading. "Okay Maliki, I guess I'll let you have the honors."
Ren Saturday December 19th, 1998 8:06:09 AM
Ren looks down to the medallion, wondering if she should put it down. Since it doesn't seem to be doing anything now, she decides to keep it.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:06:59 AM
As James starts towards the hall, he stops short. Standing in the doorway is a young human man with striking raven-black hair. The young man quickly raises his hands in a gesture of peace. "Please sir, I just wanted to watch."
Mordeus Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:00 AM
Slowly stepping into the room, Mordeus gestures towards Ren, "You have more courage than I... and the beauty to match. I have come to look upon that medallion every day, yet dared not touch it." Tentatively, he reaches out a hand, "I am Mordeus, and you are the Lady...?"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:01 AM
Eyes the newcomer.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:02 AM
..thinking back to when the party was attcked by the group of men, there was one who stood by and watched the action wondering if they are the same person. Sedar says to the newcomer "stand where you are friend? Why is it that you come only after we succeeded and did not help us before, but come only now that the spoils are now free of the chest" sedar stands at the ready to try for the chance of a first strike, no weapons drawn, if the need arises.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:03 AM
Taking the scrolls Maliki calls forth the mystic words to form a spells in hopes of reading their contents.(Maliki cast read magic)
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:04 AM
James frowns as the man step's by him, but he take's a long step back, and places himself slightly infront of the newcomer and draw's his sword slowly. He hold's it in both hand's, ready to act if he make's a wrong move...
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:05 AM
Sedar still awaits a reaction from the newcomer. Although his interest in what Maliki has foun upon the scrolls does cross his mind. Sedar says "BISHOP! what are you ideas here?"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:06 AM
"No further stranger" looks at Bishop, as if waiting for directions.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:07 AM
Responding to Mordeus, "I am Ren. I'm very pleased to meet you." She shows him the medallion. "Would you like to look at it? What do you know about it?"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:08 AM
"Patience fellows. The young man has shown no hostile intent."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:09 AM
Sedar realizes that Mordeus is very different in appearance to the Son of Dread who hired the graverobbbers. Maliki discovers the following spells: 1st Level: Audible Glamer, Chill Touch, Hypnotism, Identify. 2nd Level: Darkness 15' Radius, Levitate, Wizard Lock. There are no other exits from this chamber besides the hallway leading back the way you came. The object, now free of it's chest, eminates a definite feel of evil. The chest suddenly collapses in upon itself as if spent.
Mordeus Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:10 AM
"Oh brave sir, I was 'fraid to open it or I'd done it already. It's evil and I thought if I could do a good deed and destroy it or lose it somewheres where no one could find it, I might be cured of my curse. I jus could never do it though. Is that what you are here for? To destroy it? I knew you was good. I could smell it. You are aren't you sir?"
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:11 AM
The priest is about to tell the others what he found on the scrolls, but as the stranger appears he slips them into his backpack instead. Then he staying towards the back of the party he prepares himself in case a battle should break out.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:12 AM
Sedar relaxs a bit and says to Mordeus "And what may this curse be my kind sir?" taking a step toward Mordeus as if trying to avoid the collasping chest "and would you know an avenue of escape from this place?" as sedar steps forward he takes a careful examination of Mordeus, eyes, face, clothing, hands, gestures, to see if he is really what he appears to be.
Mordeus Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:13 AM
"Well, it's kinda personal, but I trust kind sir, I think. I was bit by a big ratman while trapped down here. Now, sometimes when I see blood, I lose control and go crazy." Mordeus begins to cry. "I don't mean to. I'm afraid I've become evil." Then he totaly breaks down and through the tears and sobs says, "I won't be mad at you if you decide you have to kill me. But let me do one final good thing and show you where things are around here. Tell Mordy where you go or what you find and I'll help."
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:14 AM
Thorin watches the passage to the south exiting from the chamber we're in to see if anyone else comes.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:15 AM
Ren wraps the medallion carefully and puts it in some of her clothing in her backpack.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:16 AM
speaking to mordeus "well sir, I believe we can help each other. Since you have spent some time down he you must know a way for all of us to leave by. If you do that we would be happy to get you to church to help have the curse removed. And we can show each other good faith by doing what we agree to. So please TEll us which way would be safest to go" Sedar steps closer to Mordeus and looks back questioningly to see if the rest would agree to this. he also tucks the scroll he retrieved away.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:17 AM
"one more thing before we leave. I recall that we are to find the body of Mengor also, to bring out and destroy it with the medallion" speaking to all the party " that will set things right here"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:18 AM
nods to Sedar.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:19 AM
"Well Mordy, do you know where the body of this wizard may be?"
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:20 AM
Bishop seems to come to his senses "Oh I am sorry, I was just day dreaming."
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:21 AM
Ren puts her hand on Bishop's arm. "It's easy to dream of the outdoors while we are buried under the earth. No apologies are needed."
Mordeus Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:22 AM
"I haven't seen any body. But I did see where the evil men went! Follow me!". With a burst of exuberance, Mordeus skips off out the door. He leads the party to a secret door which opens to a set of stairs spiraling downward. "This is how I first found the kitchen. But I haven't been down this way in days." He skips down the steps, excited that someone is actually letting him help them. As the party nears the end of the stairs, a low rumble begins to be heard. At the end of the stairs, Mordeus points down a hallway towards the noise, telling the party that the men went that way. He points the other way and says some old kitchens and pantry's are over there -- food's not that good unless you're real hungry. He starts down towards the waterfall and stops when the water is seen 20' ahead.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:23 AM
The roar of twin waterfalls drowns out all other sounds in this strange corridor lit by a soft phosphorescent glow. Instead of cut stone walls, barriers of water, formed by 10'-high waterfalls on either side of the hall, border the path for about 40'. The floor glistens with misty spray. The falls drop another 20' past the bridge into a pool, which seems to flow onward. But what caught Mordeus' eye is what's on the other side of this bridge: eight troglodytes standing on guard.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:24 AM
Looks to everyone as if to say, now what?
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:25 AM
"So Mordeus, are those beastys going to let us pass, or are we going to have to throw them off the bridge?"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:26 AM
awaits Mordeus' reply on his knowledge of the beasts. and begins to ready himself for battle.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:27 AM
The silent priest remains at the back of the party. As the creature led them through the place it seemed to easy, something was wrong. Then as the fish-man appeared to block one end of the bridge he look back to see if anything was blocking the way they had came. He also grows very suspicious of what lurks behind the waterfalls. Maliki stands with his back to the group, searching for any sign of other attackers. In his mind he readies his spells, and if he is attack he will release a color spray if the creature is close enough for it to effect them, and if not he will use his God's blessing of light at the creature's eyes in hopes of blinding it. He had been taught to kill only if absolutely necessary and he would his best to stick to those teachings.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:28 AM
The silent priest remains at the back of the party. As the creature led them through the place it seemed to easy, something was wrong. Then as the fish-man appeared to block one end of the bridge he look back to see if anything was blocking the way they had came. He also grows very suspicious of what lurks behind the waterfalls. Maliki stands with his back to the group, searching for any sign of other attackers. In his mind he readies his spells, and if he is attack he will release a color spray if the creature is close enough for it to effect them, and if not he will use his God's blessing of light at the creature's eyes in hopes of blinding it. He had been taught to kill only if absolutely necessary and he would his best to stick to those teachings.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:29 AM
The silent priest remains at the back of the party. As the creature led them through the place it seemed to easy, something was wrong. Then as the fish-man appeared to block one end of the bridge he look back to see if anything was blocking the way they had came. He also grows very suspicious of what lurks behind the waterfalls. Maliki stands with his back to the group, searching for any sign of other attackers. In his mind he readies his spells, and if he is attack he will release a color spray if the creature is close enough for it to effect them, and if not he will use his God's blessing of light at the creature's eyes in hopes of blinding it. He had been taught to kill only if absolutely necessary and he would his best to stick to those teachings.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:30 AM
Slowly pulls out his Ginsu Troglodyte Cleaver (Dwarven Ax) and says, "I wonder if they taste like chicken."
Mordeus Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:31 AM
I look at the one who asked the question and shrug my shoulders. "I only saw them come this way. I smelt the food and... well... I wasn't myself and really wanted to go eat." He gives that silent shrug again and looks down, shuffling his feet. "If it helps any, I didn't hear any fighting." In a quieter voice he says, "at least I didn't notice any."
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:32 AM
"I'm beginning to like the underground even less. If it wasn't for the city blowing up, I would vote to leave."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:33 AM
As the party begins talking amongst themselves, four of the troglodytes break off and look down at something one of them holds. One jerks his head up and glares at Thorin after he talks, then looks back down. Maliki sees nothing else around.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:34 AM
Sedar gets ready to cast a spell if the trogs come at him,(sleep), but looks closely at what the trogs are looking at "they've seen us but haven't attacked?" speaking out loud as if to himself."I wonder if we can bargain with them. Turning to Mordeus "Mordeus can you think back a little harder and try and remember more about your encounter with the trogs?"
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:35 AM
"Well I guess if I am going to lead I should do it." With that he hands his sword to his sister and begins to walk slowly across the bridge, hands raised, talking to the Trogs. "You seem to have known what my friend was saying, so I thought I would try to. My name is bishop and we just want to get past you in order to find some bad people down here."
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:36 AM
Ren puts down her rapier and walks a few steps behind Bishop. If he is going to die, then it will be in her arms.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:37 AM
Watches with 'The Cleaver' ready, keeping one eye on the waterfalls in case they're hiding anything.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:38 AM
One of the troglodytes in the back looks up at Bishop. He utters a series of clicks, pops, and growls. A split second after he starts, you hear a voice speaking Elvish perfectly. "There are no 'bad people' this way. So the ones you seek must be elsewhere." The Elvin voice comes from what he holds within his hand.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:39 AM
Rond will be watching the rest of the cavern, while the exchange goes on, just in case there might be more than just the trogs.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:40 AM
Maliki is somewhat surprised by the reptile-men being able to speak elvish, or being able to cast magic to do so. He kept his eyes focused on the back of the group and the side-walls though. He didn't know the nature of these creatures and until he knew more he wasn't going to relax any.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:41 AM
strides over to where Ren laid down the weapons and casually picks them up. Knowing, for some reason, that they may be needed quickly. He prepares to get them to their rightful owners when they call for them. "well, now this should be interesting. out of the frying pan and into the fire. get ready for the fire drill"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:42 AM
.....leans forwrd on the swords whistling a tune from his childhood days while waiting for something to develop...." hey Thorin, think we could take 'em if we had to ? " .....eyes keenly following brother and sister.
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:43 AM
Snaps out of the daze he'd been in, and asses the situation.. Worrying about Bishop and Ren being upfront un-armed, he sheathes his sword, and walks over to them slowly, stopping so he is just behind them, but not quite breathing down thier necks.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:44 AM
Towards the party. "Violence may not be necessary"
Trogolodyte Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:45 AM
Leader The leaders looks at Rond and repeats awkwardly in faltering common, "Violence may not be necessary." His voice trails off strangely at the end.
Trogolodyte Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:46 AM
One of the other trogs whistles something and then the stone says, "Bad ones you seek. Be they wizards? Wizards that befriend death?"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:47 AM
These guys don't act or behave like any Trogolodytes I've ever heard of. It's almost as if they are smarter.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:48 AM
"Be careful guys, I think that stone the leader holds is translating two ways. He's hearing everything we are saying."
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:49 AM
Looking at the rest of party, "It's not the wizards that we need. Just the one wizard body. We want to avoid the other wizards if possible, right?"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:50 AM
"It may be that the stone controls them also"
Trogolodyte Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:51 AM
Leader "No control, cept for most holy Nyral, god of clan."
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:52 AM
" Nyral a powerful and wise god of the clan?" speaking at the speaker of the trogs
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:53 AM
Hearing the creatures speak of their 'God' Maliki starts to move towards the front, "Tell us where might this god of yours be, so we can learn more about him."
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:54 AM
Feeling a little out of his element with the talking, he starts looking around trying to make sure that if the troglodyte's have anything planed, it atleast won't be a surprise..
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:55 AM
" lets just cut to the chase here " Sedar directs his attention to the trog leader (without moving closer) " Well my fine follower of Nyral, We are in search of a body of a long deceased wizard, he is or should I say was a very evil man, by the name of MENGOR!. You help would be greatly appreciated." .........thinking of what could the groups, so called, leader be doing just standing on the bridge....wondering if he has been ???
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:56 AM
Looking at the trogs "Yes, the men we seek befiend death and are probably wizards."
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:57 AM
'The Sons of Dread are who we are fighting with. But it's Mengor's body that we're looking for.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:58 AM
Thorin tries his best to keep silent. He begins rocking on his heels, wanting to use his ax.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:07:59 AM
Ren waits to see the trogs' reaction to the questions about their god.
Trogolodyte Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:00 AM
Leader The leader demands, "Why want to know Nyral? Why seek evil men and wizard body? State now. You evil or good?"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:01 AM
Looks to Bishop for this reply.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:02 AM
"I am Maliki priest of Alemi, and a great evil has befallen our land. We were sent in the name of the gods of good to find the body of the dead mage the others spoke of to undo the evil above, before it spreads any further." ::pauses:: "In the name of the Gods of good, will you help us before the evil spreads down here?"
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:03 AM
James still stands silently.. Realizing he's not checked his gear in awhile, he removes his bow from his shoulders, and checks to make sure it's still in working order.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:04 AM
"yes, well spoken Maliki" Sedar nods respectfully in Maliki direction.
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:05 AM
"You may need to keep it simpler Maliki." Then to the Trogs still aproaching slowl, still with hands in the air "Yes, we good, look for bad men so good people not be hurt!"
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:06 AM
The troglodytes notably tense as James pulls out his bow; the leader raises a claw and they still. The leader then scowls at Bishop and pointedly talks to Maliki. "Perhaps we help each other, if you smart enough to understand. Come, talk with Chief." He turns and walks down the path away from the party, sending a runner ahead of him. The other troglodytes part and motion for the party to follow their leader.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:07 AM
Assuming he meant everyone, Rond will start to follow.
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:08 AM
James re-shoulders his bow, and takes a rear guard position when they follow the trog's.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:09 AM
"well, Maliki it looks like you've found a friend" casually begins to follow the trog leader, pausing to allow Maliki to show the way.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:10 AM
Moving towards the front of the group, Maliki follows the fish-man creature. At Sedar's comment he smiles, and says in a quiet voice, "Do not relax yet my friend, this is either going to be very good, or very, very bad."
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:11 AM
Thorin follows, keeping his ax out and to the rear of the group.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:12 AM
Ren gets her rapier back from Sedar. "So far so good, glad I didn't need this again."
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:13 AM
.....nods in response to Maliki's whispered comment and queitly replies "I hope it's not the very, very bad" .....and then silently falls in behind Maliki after graceously returning the weapons to the Ren and Bishop.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:14 AM
As the party begins following the leader, eight more trogs jump through the waterfalls onto the bridge. They are definitely loaded to defend themselves, but make no hostile actions. Four of the new arrivals take over the watch at the end of the bridge as the others become your rear guard. They wait for Bishop to continue with the rest of the party and gesture impatiently.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:15 AM
"Well Bishop, are you coming?"
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:16 AM
The priest followed after the strange looking creatures. As he did, he kept carefull track of the path they traveled in case they needed to travel it by themselves later.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:17 AM
" hey Thorin, seems like Bishop is always the last one " says Sedar as he follows along with the the group, humming a tune softly to himself.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:18 AM
Rond will fall back, and 'assist' Bishop. (unless of course, he decides it's time to move ;) )
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:19 AM
James keep's to the rear of the part of the group that is moving. When the new trog's jump out, he quickly moves for his sword, but when he see's they are not attacking, he does not draw it, but still keep's his hand on the hilt.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:20 AM
"Gentlemen, please stop picking on my brother." ......pause......"Hey Bishop dear? Coming?"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:21 AM
passing by Thorin Sedar whispers "something must have Bishops tongue" ,as he continues to follow the trogs, pairing up with Maliki in the front of the party. "Maliki, any ideas where they may be bringing us ?"
Trogs Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:22 AM
The Trogs lead the party further into the second level(south) of the crypt taking a right(west) and a left(south). At this point, the leader says, "Be very careful!" and leads the party over a sideless bridge that overlooks rapids some 30' below. Once across the group descends down some steps(south) that turn left(west) ending in a door. Going through the door the trogs lead the way(still west) through the door and onto a cone shaped dock that sits directly on top of those underground rapids. One blows a lonely horn, and a raft slowly makes it's way upstream after a few minutes by pulling on ropes secured into the walls of this underground water passage. The raft is manned by 4 trogs that are lead by a smallish figure in black robes.
Robed Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:23 AM
Figure The robed figure says something that translated by the stone comes out as, "Bringing home some pets, K'ill?"
K'ill Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:24 AM
"No highness, he answers. "They try undo evil of forebears. They would remove Mengor from horrid rest. I bring to chief. Maybe help each other."
Hooded Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:25 AM
Figure "Well then." She throws back her hood and reveals smooth skin, pointed ears, and a civilized bearing. Very beautiful, in a slight lizard-like sort of way. "I am K'istt, daughter of our chieftain. Welcome!"
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:26 AM
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:27 AM
to K'istt "Well met, we are honored by your welcome" Sedar bows repectfully "I am Sedar and these are my friends" and Sedar introduces each member of the party "Maliki, James, Ren, Rond, Thorin, and Bishop" gesturing to each as he names them.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:28 AM
Rond will nod his head in acknowledgement of the greeting. (I take it Bishop was left speechless, by that empty post! ) :)
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:29 AM
James bow's slightly when he is introduced "An honor to meet you."
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:30 AM
Standing tall, and speaking in a level tone, "Greetings your Highness. I am Maliki Priest of Alemi, and I look forward to meeting your father."
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:31 AM
K'ist Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:32 AM
"Great! I'ts certainly nice to finally meet some civilized folk from the topside. I was beginning to think you extinct. Let's be on our way then."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:33 AM
(sorry for not posting last night. Couldn't get AOL or the website to work right.) After everyone is on the raft, and Bishop, still in a stupor, is helped on, the raft is allowed to carefully repel using the ropes down the rapids of the underground stream. Ten minutes later and after having passed several rocky islands the stream opens into a huge cavern with an island in the middle. The sweet smell of fish and other things cooking wafts toward you. The raft comes to a halt on a large wharf where three other rafts and two canoes also are tied. A horn of alarm goes off and within a minute a contigient of 20 Trogolodyte soldiers arrive at the wharf. The princess smiles, causing the male soldiers to melt.
K'istt Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:34 AM
"Prepare the way. I bring surface dwellers to meet with my father. I count them worthy."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:35 AM
The party is led across the island. It is beautiful. The colors of the wild plants are extremely vivid under the light of the glowglobes. Every inch of the island has been cultivated into a garden of incredible magnificence. No stone is out of place. Here and there ugly Trogolodyte men court the beautiful Trogolodyte women with great love and tenderness. Those who are on work shift, toil and sweat gardening and tending to the small chicken like creatures that roam free. Trog children stop and stare at your strangeness as you pass. There seems to be a hint of elven techniques in the picky way that the Trogs care for their community and homes.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:36 AM
Thorin running out of patience with our so-called leader, slaps him hard. "Come out of it man!"
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:37 AM
Softly to her brother, "I'm worried about you bro. Do I need to take you to the surface?"
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:38 AM
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:39 AM
"An amazingly lovely place this is" Sedar say as he steps off the raft and continues to follow "Your people seem to put in a great deal of effort to maintain everthing so well. I am very honored to be able to see these things, you have my sincerest respect"
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:40 AM
As they landed Maliki fell back towards the middle of the group. He looked around seeing the happy children gathered to watch them, he realize what excitement this must be for them. Remembering his less then happy childhood, the priest reached into his pouch pulling out two silver pieces. He takes a moment to remove some dirt from them with his hands to make them shine as much as possible. Then tosses one and then the other towards the feet of the children. Calling out as he does so, "Alemi blesses all the children of the Wold!"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:41 AM
Rond will smile and nod to each chlld that is bold enough to look him in the eye. (bishop, does the empty post mean that you are following behind, but you are sitting on a stool, with a drool bucket under neath you, and a blank empty stare?! :) )
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:42 AM
Bishop stumbles, collapses to a sitting position and then loses all bodily functions. He has a blank stare on his face and is not responding to any stimuli.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:43 AM
"Bishop! Oh Gods! What's happening to him?? Somebody do something?? OH PLLLEEEASE!"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:44 AM
"Calm thyself milady. Everyone will do what they can." Thorin forcefully (Str. roll of 7) pulls Ren away letting others hopefully help him. He looks meaningful at the others.
K'istt Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:45 AM
"Quick go get the shaman!" She orders the soldiers. She kneels over Bishop and takes in his unbelievable ugliness along with the parties feelings of love for him and begins to weep over him with unbidden tears. She calls out, "Onyra, help this elf so far from home. Give him a vision of that place to ease his soul."
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:46 AM
Seeing Bishop go down the priest of Alemi moves up to the knight; "Please stand back and give me room to work." Then Maliki kneels down besides Bishop pulling out several types of leaves and powders, along with a magical potion of healing. Next he starts to check Bishop's eyes and pulse, using his knowledge in healing and herbalism to try and determine what has happened to the man.
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:47 AM
James watches as Bishop collapses, and frown's slightly. He begins to wonder if maybe there is something in the cave that is affecting him, or if it is just being shut up like they are..
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:48 AM
queitly watching the actions of everyone. as well as their surroudings. Giving plenty of room so that Maliki can do his work.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:49 AM
Ren spins and elbows Thorin in the stomach (Rolls a 15 and does 1 point of damage + Str. = 3 hpd. [sorry]) and sobbing takes her brother in her arms and cradles his head. "Oh Holy Alemi! Please help him! Please!!!"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:50 AM
Thorin out of reflex begins to reach out to grab Ren again, then realizing the move would be futile, feels of his sore chest instead. "Ouch, she bangs a wallop!"
K'isst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:51 AM
"What's wrong with him? Are you a Shaman? OH, she shudders, and turns to Ren. Is this all my fault?" She shows tears out concern for the fallen elf. Water from her eyes drops on Bishop's pale face.
The Shaman Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:52 AM
A Trogolodyte in heavy face paint and holding a mask cleverly carved as the top portion of a intricate staff, forces himself on the scene and commands, "Soldiers! Clear away these .................infedels! And let me through!" He forces his way to the body and pushes Ren away from her brother (Overbear--rolling a 14 hitting AC -1)He puts his mask close to his face and says, "He is far from this place. Only he as the warrior can fight his way back. Take him to the holy place!"
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:53 AM
Both James and Sedar see Ren's pack. Something strange is happening. There is green light coming from inside. It begins to shine brighter and brighter.
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:54 AM
....groans....
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:55 AM
"The medallian" (aplogies from player, seemed to have missed a day)
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:56 AM
James look's at the glowing backpack, and quickly walks over behind Ren. "Ren, there is something going on with your backpack. It's beginning to glow.." Without waiting for her to respond, he reaches into the backpack, and if he can see it, or feel it pull's the medallion out, and goes a few feet away from the other's incase it reacts to being out in the open.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:57 AM
As the others draws the priest attention towards, the glowing amulet, Maliki cursed himself for not have thinking of the possible connection before. Bishop's strange behavior had started when they found it, maybe it was the cause for the man's strange actions. Looking to the shaman, who he hoped was more experienced than himself, "Tell us is it possible that amulet is causing my friends illness, or might it be the key to curing him?"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:58 AM
stepping over to Ren "REN,....... you came in contact with the medallion first, did it affect you in anyway? think back"
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:08:59 AM
Tears flowing down her face, she tries to concentrate. "I remember being dizzy. I remember it reaching out to me and sort of....analyzing what sort of person I was. I laughed inwardly at that and it seemed to stop probing me. All of this happened in a flash. I didn't mention it at the time, because our little friend showed up about that time. By the Way, where did he get off to?"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:00 AM
"I seem to remember him running away when these people here showed up."
Trog Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:01 AM
Shaman Instructs the soldiers to take Bishop's body to the "Cave of Spirits" so that he could rest from the curses that afflict him." He turns to the party and continues, "Yes, I fear that the medallion you provoked from the young ladies'pack has either sparked a forgotten memory, or increased his fears in some area, maybe both. It definitely has him locked down thinking in an ever increasing circle of remembrance on one side, while visualizing a ever repeating future of horror on the other. What is supposed to happen to the surface world if you fail in this quest I so easily pull from his tortured soul?" About this time, everyone arrives at a well marked and painted cave opening and the shaman take Bishop inside and begins lighting candles and incense. A group of old women form at the entrance and sit. They begin to mourn loudly for him first with the moans of those who speak, and then with the silent mouth movements of those creatures of the sea who do not speak.
K'isst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:02 AM
"No one is allowed inside when he treats the sick except the closest family member. Ren, you may enter. I ask the rest of you to come with me to meet my father. He awaits."
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:03 AM
James looks at the amulet in his hand and frowns. He looks at all it's sides, and gives it a tenative squeeze, to see if he can damage it. Then, his curiosity overcoming his limited intellect, he quickly slips the medallion over his head, and around his neck and look's around for the cheif..
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:04 AM
In response to the lady's words Maliki nods, but seems greatly disturbed by having to leave the fellow priest's side. Then looking to Ren; "Do not worry we will do everything in our power to destroy the evil that is affecting your brother. Soon both of you will be on the surface together again, until then watch over your brother well." Then Maliki turns a follows the lady.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:05 AM
Rond will follow K (forgot daughter's name). "I believe we should relate our story to them"
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:06 AM
begins to follow K'istt, nodding in agreement with Rond "quite right Rond." then turns and Pointedly asks "James, any sensations from wearing the amulet" showing somewhat of a surprise to his action.
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:07 AM
James looks around and shrugs, slightly surpriesed that something hadn't happened yet.. "Ask me again in a few minutes if I haven't been blown to bit's by it by then.."
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:08 AM
"well James, I'll keep an eye on you" And then with an unconcerned ease he follows K'istt quietly humming to himself..... (wondering how bishop is doing- hoping Ren is handling herself .........just fine........ahhh knowing She has the strength to get through this).
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:09 AM
catching up to K'istt "now that things seem to be coming closer to the day of reckoning, perhaps you could help us locate the dead wizards body, it may help our friend if we can destroy it. The sooner the better." Quickly looking over his shoulder to get a glimpse of James, to see if he alright with the medallion.
The Medallion Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:10 AM
"Blow you up? That certainly wouldn't help your friend...and I can help your friend...if you help me." (This is just to James. No one else hears what the medalion says. I'm including it here, just to be different. Sometimes it's fun to role-play things when you know out-of-character information.)
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:11 AM
Thorin follows the group to meet the chief, trying to hurry things along.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:12 AM
Ren watches everything this Shaman does nervously. She wavers between extreme anger and helplessness.
K'isst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:13 AM
"This way please." She leads the way to a central building made that seems to be a combination shack and tent. She pauses at the entrance and says, "Father, I have come. I bear guests who are honorable and who have sustained injury while amongst us. I beg you to see them and hear their plea."
S'centt Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:14 AM
"Come my daughter. I have anticipated your needs. The council sits. Prepare them for a sending!"
K'isst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:15 AM
"A....(look of mixed horror and surprise growing on her attractive face) sending? Father they are outsiders! They..."
S'centt Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:16 AM
"Hush my daughter. The spirits already begin to come. These people have been foretold. They are The Bringers of Light as was prophesized at your birthing. I have been given the sign. PREPARE THEM!"
K'isst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:17 AM
Her face very red and embarrassed, K'isst turns and leads the party into a smoking tent across from the council tent. Inside is a bath of mud. K'isst says, "To hear the spirits and find out the truth of all things, we must....must approach them as all things are when they are born. We must be.......naked before them." She says this last bit very softly and you can see her embarrassment...especially as she looks at James. Quickly she turns and in a corner crouches and strips. Then she begins to rub mud over her face and body.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:18 AM
grinning in amusement at her embarrassment Sedar begins to follow her example by removing his clothing at putting into a neat little pile "the way we came into this world was not covered in mud?" but starts to rub the mud over himself anyway "well K'istt what exactly is a sending ?" then turning to his friends "friends, it seems we must do what we must" Sedar keeps a watch over James and the medallion "Maliki a guess in means masks also ?" waiting to see Maliki reaction on the comment
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:19 AM
thinking to himself ........prophecy.....Bringers of Light......
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:20 AM
"Very strange. My guess, is that the mud symbolizes how we came from the earth and will return to it...that is unless you're an elf. Then nobody...." Thorin thinks twice about finishing his statement and dives into the mud pool. When he surfaces, "This stuff is gonna hurt alot if it dries."
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:21 AM
"Very well" Rond will turn his back and find a corner, or some place where he can find some mud and become covered.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:22 AM
Following the others, the priest enters into the mud chamber. He hesitates when the lady mentions stripping down, unsure what to do, but as Seder makes his comment he knows he has no real choice. So instead for debating the issue he simply begins to take off all his items. His old, tattered and over-sized robes hide his face as well as his physical build. While not a large man, his body was taunt, and hard. Each muscle could be seen with each movement he made through his skin. As he revealed his face though it was easy to see why he kept it covered. The right was the innocent face of a young half-elf male, but the left was truely twisted. On the left side part of his lower lip was missing allowing his teeth and lower gums to be seen, and his cheek and jaw bones on the left side look like they had been repeatedly broken and then healed improperly. Then skin where the bones seem to be trying to cut through his ski, was course and heaviely scarred. But the priest held his head high, remaining his silent self as he approached the mud. He covered himself in it starting at his feet, leaving his face to be the last part to be covered.
Ki'sst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:23 AM
"You have chosen to respect our customs. I am glad. Come." She opens the tent flap to the mudhouse, and immediately the tribe is all around you, torches lit, drums sounding, voices singing. A tribe has formeda line leading from the mudhouse to the council's chambers. As they sing, the warrior with the stone comes forward and offers it to Rond. After a short delay, the stone begins to translate the words to the song.
The Stone Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:24 AM
"Blessed be those who come... Blessed be! Those who bring the darkness Those shrouding that darkness with their Spirits. Blessed be the Spirits who come! Blessed be! Those who come from the deep to guide us! Those returning to live with us for the telling. Guided by Onra who flows through all."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:25 AM
The party travels through the crowd and the noise and the dance and into the council chambers. It is stifling hot and several braziers can be seen. The council elder nods at you and motions at the floor. At the same time, the councilman sitting on the left hands Maliki a ceremonial pipe. He motions at it and smiles. He has no teeth.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:26 AM
Accepts the stone, and assuming that the the words to the music is not "i'm a devil worshipping trog", will attempt to join in the singing, although it will be more like a chant, and if it is acceptable to the others. As he gets into his chanting/singing, if it's allowed to continue, a sorta of peace will settle over his features.
Maliki Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:27 AM
As he is handed the pipe he nods to the creature in thanks, and then smokes the pipe himself. Embracing the flavor of it, he passes back to the creature.(OOC; if he motions for Maliki to pass it on to the others he will)
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:28 AM
Trying to control her fraying feelings, Ren urgently whispers to Ki'sst, "What about my brother! Please! You've got to help him!"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:29 AM
Thorin is deeply moved by Ren's compassion, but can't think of anything to do to help. He turns and examines the stonework walls in an attempt to ignore his helplessness.
Ki'sst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:30 AM
Ki'sst gives Ren's hand a gentle squeeze as tears run down her face. Whispering below the music, she says, "Soon my friend; we are here to...". Ki'sst immediately stops and bows her head as the Shaman approaches.
The Medallion Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:31 AM
In James' mind, he hears the medallion speak, "If you do not wish to talk with me, let me speak to another. My help would cost only time."
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:32 AM
Maliki notices the pipe had a slight uplifting effect to his spirits, helping ease the stress. The councilman takes the pipe back, nodding approvingly at Maliki. Offering it to the others, he says something which the Stone interprets as "Help to touch". Glancing at the shaman, the councilman begins to look worried and gestures with the pipe a little more insistently. The shaman begins to dance. His whispered song slowly builds in a mighty crescendo, filling the cave with his voice and its echoes. Throwing his hands upward, his song yells, "To search, to ask, to see, TO HEAL!", only to drop into its whisper again.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:33 AM
Rond will take the pipe, then either pass it back, or pass it to the next person. Looking at the council men, Rond will whisper, "touch pipe, or touch person?"
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:34 AM
James looks around and frowns. He very softly speaks "Sorry for the rudeness, I appriciate your help. I'm not used to having something talk to me and having to go naked in public.." He looks around "Who are you by the way.. And how can you help us?"
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:35 AM
Thorin turns and watches when the shaman starts dancing. He takes his turn at the pipe.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:36 AM
Ren tries to think rationally. (thinking) "They're trying to help... this is futile! How is singing going to help! I can't deal with this much longer. Ki'sst seems nice enough, but if nothing happens soon, I'll either cut her way through these creatures or end up like my Bishop! Oh, Bishop, Bishop! Tell me what I should do! Big Brother, where are you; I need you!" She begins to sob uncontrollably.
Ki'sst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:37 AM
Ki'sst takes the pipe and gently places it in Ren's mouth. She whispers encouragement in her ear, trying to get her to smoke it, and telling her the pipe will help. If Ren uses the pipe, Ki'sst will pass it to James.
The Medallion Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:38 AM
[To James] "Ah! I understand. I should have forseen that. Who am I...? We are the souls of Windhorn Hamlet, trapped by Mengor's cruel experiments. We cannot find the eternal rest we yearn for unless we unite with the key. We beg of you, please! Help us find peace in the arms of our Good and Merciful Gods! We will help your friend in exchange."
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:39 AM
James nods. "Of course we'll help you. And if you can help Bishop, that will be great. What do you need me to do to help Bishop? By the way, what's wrong with him? And other than helping Bishop, can you do anything else to help us?
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:40 AM
will kindly accept the pipe when offered and inhale deeply, with a sly smile on his mug. Sedar then glances over to James and ....." James, just who are you speaking to ?" Knowing the medallion has affected others before..." I hope you are not speaking to the Medallion ?" raising an eyebrow in concern at James.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:41 AM
continues to chant, and waiting to smoke?! ( :) )
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:42 AM
James looks around and blushes. "Actually, I am speaking to the medallion.. It says it can help Bishop, if we help it.. It is the souls of the people that the wizard experimented on.. They want us to help them to find eternal rest.."
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:43 AM
"James. perhaps after the ceremony would be a better time to Check out the Medallion..... ............I would not want to insult these people by interupting their attempt to help us" Sedar whispers at James with a serious look of concern.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:44 AM
will look around to see if anyone reacted to James comment and his own. Feeling good as the calming effect begins to grow. A sly smile appears across Sedar mug. He likes it.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:45 AM
The music begins to end as each Troglodyte takes his turn with the pipe and stops singing. The room turns supernaturally quiet except for a quiet sound of... (Save vs Poison -4 or be affected by the pipe's contents)
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:46 AM
Thorin makes his save (rolled 15, needed 9).
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:47 AM
Ren starts to rebel when she realizes something is happening to her, but fails to overcome the effects. (rolled a 7)
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:48 AM
Those that saved can barely hear a monotone droning and do not see anything unusual. Those that did NOT save begin to hear a stream. You look around and see everyone standing in an open meadow, with a blue sky and dwellings in the valley. The stream you hear pours out from amongst the dwellings. Troglodytes skipping and laughing, follow the stream as it meanders towards you. They approach until they are about 50 yards away, and seem to run into an invisible wall. Puzzled, they begin to walk away, casting you glances of plea, dejected. [Be sure and play as you saved. You must also save after every DM post, no modifier, to see if the second-hand smoke in the cave affects you.]
James Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:49 AM
James look's around as the hallucination over come's him, and wonder's how he got here.. (Rolled a 20)
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:50 AM
(rolled 16) emotions of wonder and curiousity flow over Sedar as he sees the images appear. ......thinking dreamily to himself...... Laughing trogs running playfully around. Why can't they come closer? what kind of barrier is there?......absorbed in the drugs sensation Sedar tries to reach out to see if he can touch the barrier that seems to hold the happy trogs back, attempting to walk over to it if need be.
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:51 AM
Saved (rolled a 15). Rond will continue chanting. (asked earlier in the week if you wanted us to use the dice roller for these rolls. DIdn't get an anser).
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:52 AM
On the edge of your vision, you see the shaman appear. He is singing, dancing, attacking, burning incense, praying, chanting, screaming, prostrating himself, stretching up to the heavens, ... more things than your mind can comprehend where it not in this spirit-world. The receding troglodytes seem to hear his supplications and turn to face you. They join hands and melt one into another, an unexpectedly beautiful sight. As a united soul, they press forward against the resistance; but can only gain 20 more yards. This radiant soul reaches towards you, placing its 'hand' upon a small child before you. After a moment of tousling the child's hair, the being glances in your direction "Don't be fooled by treachery. It can save but will condemn." As an afterthought, as it dissolves into the ether, one last phrase enters you mind, "Trust your [midwife]." Reality comes rushing in and assaults your senses, as you smell the sweat and mud on all those around you. The shaman stands in the middle over Bishop, with his shoulders drooped and head bowed low.
Ki'sst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:53 AM
Ki'sst, for some reason very embarrased, takes Ren by the hand and looks her in the eye. "You may see your brother now, but heed the words of our shaman." She then leads Ren over to Bishop.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:54 AM
Seeing everyone come out of their daze, Thorin goes to Sedar. "What's going on here! Everyone was listening to their own music, if you know what I mean!"
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:55 AM
Ren follows Ki'sst, trying to sort out what she has seen and wondering if the others saw the same things. When she reaches her brother, she falls to his side, hope welling inside. She looks pleadingly at his face, hoping to see someone looking back.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:56 AM
standing with a puzzled expression as he sorts through the vision Sedar turns to Thorin and speaks "Thorin.......it was a vision that we saw .....I think...... I am fine, thanks friend A vision with a messages. I don't quite understand it yet, but maybe we can sort through it together......" Sedar looks around to see if anyone else in the party acknowledges their experiences "Thorin what could be meant by 'Don't fooled by treachery. It can save but will condemn' ......" he turns to the others who had the visions and looks at them to hear what they may say. "is bishop alright ?"
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:57 AM
Rond sighs. "Why is it always riddles?!" Rond will shake his head, and then get up and follow the crowd.
Bishop Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:58 AM
Bishop slowly opens his eyes and looks lovingly at Ren. He gives a faint smile then passes out again.
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:09:59 AM
"Is he better!! Will he be OK?!?" She looks to Ki'sst then the shaman.
Thorin Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:00 AM
Thorin shrugs at Sedar's words. "Didn't see any visions, maybe these, uh..., this tribe may know."
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:01 AM
"James, you said the medallion can help Bishop! Has it brought him back to us? What do we need to do?"
Ren Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:02 AM
Noticably relaxing with Bishop's response, the words begin to flow, "James, are you okay? Rond, Sedar, Thorin, what did you see? I heard the warning, but don't understand it either. And what's with our midwife?"
Shaman Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:03 AM
Turning to the party, the shaman says, "We need to speak, come now.". He quickly leaves the cave.
Ki'sst Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:04 AM
"He doesn't like to wait, but I think you would feel more comfortable cleaned and dressed." "Please, follow me," she adds, holding her hands out to Ren and James.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:05 AM
"Well Thorin it seems your sturdyness protects you well from the influence of what ever they used to induce that vision on us,..... .althuogh it was very absorbing and intense" Smiles smugly and begins gathering his belongings to follow K'isst behind James and Ren. "James ,just what did your invisble friend tell you it could do? and what does it want in return? be careful with what promise it........." Will wash quickly and then catch up with the Shaman
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:06 AM
"Thank you for your consideration Ki'sst" Rond will gather his stuff, and once shown, clean up as quickly as possible.
DM Thursday December 31st, 1998 10:10:07 AM
As the party begins to leave, several of the shamans underlings pick up Bishop's litter and carry him to another building. When the party finally arrives at the shaman's hut, he glares at Ki'sst for your tardiness.
Foster Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:02:59 PM
Hiram's assistant, Foster, enters grinning from ear to ear. "I've found some! Adventurers at your service. Meet Andraaxius Slowblade a Warrior extraordinaire and a local who has answered the call, dear ol' Borbo."
Hiram Veril Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:00 PM
"Welcome all! I'll leave you to introduce yourselves and get acquainted. I"ll be back in a bit with some refreshments."
Borbo Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:01 PM
A pudgy little halfling with a longsword stapped to his back as if it were a giant two-hander looks about. He smiles a big toothy grin and starts talking, "Might as well be first. Borbo. Borbo Pastna. Local resident of the Hamlet. Have a little farm on the edge of town. Heard there was trouble. Thought someone might need some help."
Draax Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:02 PM
A young half-elf steps forward slowly with a nervous look in his eye, he is wearing chain mail with a longsword at his side and a longbow over his shoulder. He takes a big swallow and begins to speak, he starts in a weak voice, but it grows stronger as he continues. "Andraaxius Slowblade at your service, my friends call me Draax, I have waiting my whole life for this opportunity to fight evil and I will not let you down."
Rond Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:03 PM
A Human will step forward and say, "I am Rond." Rond stands 6'4" wearing leather armor, and carrying a 2-hand sword.
Branze Bones Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:04 PM
The door to the table comes open with a thud and in steps a man wearing the garments of a Brother of Domi. "Priest, priest who is the head of this temple?" demands the gruff looking Brother. When a priest finally does come to introduce himself Branze launches into a brief history of events that unfolded one the road. "I meet a dwarf by the name of Thorin who bears bad times. He was carrying the body of a fallen commrade, a elf i believe. He then went on to explain about a wizards tome with magical items capable of destroying the town. I swore i would return to help the remaining defeat the evil. What shall i do brother?" he says looking confused and angered at the same time.
Sedar Thursday December 31st, 1998 2:03:05 PM
A 1/2 elf of a smaller build deftly rises "thanks you Foster for finding these fine people" after listening to everyone introduce themselves Sedar begins....." hello I'm Sedar a mage of many different talents, well met... we face many perils ahead." as he welcomes the newcomers with a nod and a hand. "welcome one and all" .......Sedar sits down and awaits Hirams return.
Hiram Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:02:59 PM
Ahh....Welcome Branze! I feel luck beginning to turn our way. Yes! I definitely feel this group to be more lucky than the last. May Wardd bless your ventures on our poor town's behast! Now, as I understand it the plan is to reenter the tomb and return to the Trogolodytes to try and get their help to locate the tomb? Am I correct?
James (Done by Jerry) Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:03:00 PM
James sadly enters the room and removes his hood. Tears are in his eyes as he says to Rond and Sedar, "Bishop has passed on. He couldn't bear to go on without Ren. He just couldn't. I've decided to take off too. Take him home. Perhaps I can catch up with Thorin and Ren. Sorry." He clasps shoulders with Sedar and Rond, turns to the door and says, "Well, that's it then." He leaves. The door shutting sounds hollow echoing through the high walls of the study.
Borbo Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:03:01 PM
Stares quietly at the door James just went through for a moment. Then he smiles and begins to speak happily again, "Luck you say? Fine. Fine. Perils and welcomes. Yes. Trogolodytes. Nasty. Nasty."
Draax Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:03:02 PM
Relaxes after hearing the words of welcome, watches quietly as James leaves through the door and waits to see what happens next.
Branze Bones Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:03:03 PM
"So, we have to consult the underdwellars for this quest to work. Very well." he says as he scans the room looking at the others gathered to save the town. "Well if this is the group to solve this riddle well damn, i see no problems in this quest. I am Brother Branze Bones and i shall do my best to see this quest does not fail." he says rubbing the stubble on his face and smiling at each of the group in turn.
Rond Sunday January 10th, 1999 2:03:04 PM
"I believe we do need to return to the trogs, since there seemed to be more informationt that they could offer. What say you Sedar?"
Sedar the Mage Monday January 11th, 1999 2:02:59 PM
After saying goodbye and wishing James luck in his life, the 1/2 elf turns to Rond and Brother Bones...."Yes I think we must return to visit with the trogs, they have been of great help and would gladly, I think, help us again" .....smiling at Brother Bones ethusiasm, knowing it will be needed, and grateful that he is here. "I say we start as soon as we eat and can get ready.....what say the rest?"
Hiram Veril Monday January 11th, 1999 2:03:00 PM
Hiram produces a ring on a necklace. "I gave this to one of you when you entered last. If only it had been used. It carries an extraordinary amount of luck. Use it when the times get roughest and hope is gone. Good luck always to all of you." He smiles, but looks nervous.
Borbo Monday January 11th, 1999 2:03:01 PM
Puzzled as to whether Hiram means they are to have the ring, the necklace, or both waits for someone else to claim them while saying in a cheerful voice, "Let's go."
Branze Bones Monday January 11th, 1999 2:03:02 PM
"Yes let us leave time is a wasting and a magic item needs to be stopped from exploding." he says heading towards the door. "Perhaps someone that has been in this tome before should claim the ring." he says as he opens the door to the temple to let the days sunshine filter in through the opening in the door.
Draax Monday January 11th, 1999 2:03:03 PM
Walks to the door and looks at those who has been to the tomb of Mengor before and says "since you gentlemen are more experience in these matters I will follow you lead".
Rond Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:02:59 PM
"Sedar are you going to lead this merry band?"
Sedar Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:00 PM
Sedar gratefully accept Hiram offered gift of luck. "Thank you, Hiram, may Wardd look upon us." Turning to face the party.... "well I guess we're off to Mengor's Tomb ..... and we'll have no talk of leaders..... we are a band of few... we should work together and not worry about that...." Sedar gathers up his things and heads out the door "Rond my friend, care to show us the way..?"
Hiram Veril Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:01 PM
Hiram places the necklace holding the ring around Sedar's neck. "Luck be with you! Remember we have but two days for you to find Mengor's body, bring it out and burn it. Then, we celebrate! Festival time!"
DM Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:02 PM
Rond leads the group to the graveyard north of town, off the left side of the road, past a few small farms. He then leads unwaveringly to the small mauseleum where the entrance to the crypt is. A trail of bloody prints leads to the north where the graverobbers made their retreat.
Borbo Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:03 PM
carelessly enters.
Branze Bones Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:04 PM
"Do we need light in this tomb or is it lit?" he says as he begins to draw out a torch. He lights the torch and enters the tomb behind borbo.
Draax Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:05 PM
Enters behind Borbo and Bones, turns to those who has been here before and says "Is there anything in here that we should be looking out for?"
Rond (under lots of sleet) Tuesday January 12th, 1999 2:03:06 PM
"The only thing to really look for is ambushes!" As Rond will take a quick glance around the area to see if there's anything more than just the bloody footprints, before proceeding in.
DM Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:02:59 PM
Inside the mauseleum is a single coffin. It's lid sits broken against the wall. Inside the coffin is a set of stairs leading down. On one interior wall of the coffin is a hastily scrawled note nailed there with an old rusty nail. The note says, "Adventurers, we know of your presence. Please enter. You will not succeed. You will instead unwittingly aid us in our destruction of this area of The Wold. May you be brave and strong so as to help our plans reach fruition." It is signed --Sons of Dread.
Branze Bones Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:00 PM
Well it appears there expecting us." says Branze after reading the note. "So." he slides his sword out from its sheath. "Let them know that death comes to those that worship doom." he says in a much more serious voice than he has used before. "If any in here are skilled in the art of seeing the hidden or detecting traps i suggest they do so. If there waiting for us there going to be prepared." he says holding the torch aloft at the base of the stairs letting some torch light filter down to the abyss.
Sedar Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:01 PM
lighting a torch and following the band down the stairs. "well I was hoping that they weren't ready so quickly, I wonder if it will be the same fellows from before." pointing to the tunnel they followed before..... "there is or maybe was a bottle of smoke down there a ways, I don't see any evidence of it now, except for the cork in my pocket" quietly drawing his short sword, in his free hand ... "who wants to watch our back as we go ? and watch for the trogs, they are FRIENDS"
Draax Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:02 PM
"Since they had given us such a gracious invitation it would be a shame to keep them waiting" Draax draws his longsword and readies his shield "I have no skills to aid in detecting trap or ambushes, so if there are no objections I will guard our rear" turning to Sedar with a puzzled look on his face he asks "what does trogs look like?"
Rond Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:03 PM
"I would suspect that they might have reset some of the traps that we ran across before"
Borbo Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:04 PM
"I can look for the traps. I have a little skill with that. Not alot mind you. But some. That is to say, I've found some before."
Branze Bones Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:05 PM
"Well then what shall the order be for are entrance into the tomb?" he says as they stand above the stairs discussing the matter. "My suggestion be that the best fighter be right behind are short friend Borbo. That way if trouble comes while he is looking for traps, then Rond can fight off the enemy while the halfling can get out of harms way. But, i know little of each of your abilities and this is just a guess." he says looking about the group for a better suggestion. "If any of us take wounds down there let me know i have some talents with healing. And some small skill with my sword." he states his skills so the group may know how he can be trusted for the right job.
Sedar Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:06 PM
replying to Draaxx "humaniod reptilain would be a vauge, but close kinship in appearence. They are also a very bright people" Turning to Brother Bones "...marching orders sounds good to me, you want rearguard duty ?" The 1/2 elf then nimbly glides down the stairs with torch in one hand , short sword in the other.
Rond Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:07 PM
"I will go where ever you suggest." (Jerry, you had said in the past that technically it was unnecessary to draw weapons before combat, since you allowed PC's to draw and swing in the same round. I'd like to confirm that, especially for our new players :) )
Sedar Wednesday January 13th, 1999 2:03:08 PM
The grey cloaked 1/2 elf awaits the rest of the band at the bottom of the stairs. "Rond Brother Bones idea sounds good..so why don't you take point with Borbo...."
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