Darius (done by Jerry) Sunday February 14th, 1999 3:49:59 AM
"Ya know friends, there's another waterfall on the other side of this one. I wonder if they took refuse on through the other watefall. I'll check." Darius jumps through the waterfall. He yells through the noise, "I'm jumping through the other one now. Oh...woops. Nahhhhhhh! Noooooooooo!" His voice trails away as if he is farther and farther away until you don't hear him anymore.
Draax Sunday February 14th, 1999 10:29:59 AM
Shakes his head sadly, thinking of the possible fate of their friend Darius. "I think our time is getting short and we must hurry if we are to do the task we were sent to do. I am afraid that we will have to wait until the task is complete before we can discover the fate of our friend Darius. I also suspect that the bad guys will continue to try and stop or delay us, so we should move now while they are regrouping. Same order (minus Darius)?" When Bill comes back from the waterfall, turns to him and says "thanks for the warning"
Borbo Sunday February 14th, 1999 2:49:59 PM
Walks to the edge where Darius fell and stares down through the mist. After a few moments, "Tis a terrible thing... let's go when Bill gets back."
DM Sunday February 14th, 1999 5:28:59 PM
Thug #2 wears chain mail that is in average shape. He carries a short sword that is in good condition. He wears a metal skull cap. He wears hard boots and has a dagger stuck into an internal boot sheath in each one. There is no back pack, but there is several pouches around his waist. One contains 7 coppers and 4 silver. Another contains dried beast meat of some sort. Smells good. A third a potion and a ring. The ring is old and has a family crest on it of unknown origin. The potion has the words "Cinnamon Juice" written on it.
Thug #2 Sunday February 14th, 1999 5:33:59 PM
Stirs to consciousness and immediately begins to struggle madly. "Aarugh! Bill! They...you?" He's gets dangerously close to the falls. Eying it and eying you madly as he struggles for freedom. He seems to come to a decision. "Bill! I...They'll kill us yaknow. We're already dead." He eyes the falls once more and then, "They're gone?"
Branze Bones Sunday February 14th, 1999 6:21:59 PM
"Tell us all you know and maybe i wont hurt you." he says with a harsh look then mumbles some words under his breath((casting cause fear on man)) "Now tell me."
Sedar Sunday February 14th, 1999 9:11:59 PM
Stands by Brother Bones as he questions the thug. Looks over the crested ring trying to get a better idea of whom it may represent. Bends down to call the puppy over to him knowing it fate,(feeds it some rations to comfort it). To the thug "you chance to survive this is in you own hands now, you friends will just kill you the next time you meet them, so tell our Brother here what he wants, he may be much more generous." stating to the band "Time is valuable now we must press !"
Draax Monday February 15th, 1999 12:47:59 AM
Waits nervously while they interrogate the thug, knowing that we do not have much time.
Bill T Monday February 15th, 1999 4:59:59 AM
Bill shouts from the other side of the falls, "Looks like they're gone. Okay, I'm coming ba-a-A-A-ACK!" Bill's voice raises in intensity, then fades away over the falls.
Rond Monday February 15th, 1999 7:46:59 AM
"Bill and Darius gone. Not good. Anyone have 300' or so of rope? K'isst is there another way down from here, or was this the only way? Looks like we may have no choice but to see if we can use those floating thingy's. I do not think we really have time to ask questions. We should probably throw the prisoner on the floater, get him to tell us how to control it/them, and go after Bill and Darius.
Thug #2 Monday February 15th, 1999 2:34:59 PM
"I ain't sayin' nothin'. Oh, I just did. Does that mean? No. Don' think so. What you wanna know that I ain't gonna tell ya huh? You guys ain' tuff. Ya keep slipin and fallin' don't ya."
Borbo Monday February 15th, 1999 3:10:59 PM
Borbo goes over to the edge where Bill fell and and stares intently to see if he can see anything. (dex check 17)
Sedar Monday February 15th, 1999 4:10:59 PM
"well Rond, you could always beat the information out of him. Looking at him, it won't take you but a few seconds." turning around so that the thug can not hear his whispers to Rond and Brother Bones "...the disc could have been left just to slow us down, knowing this would happen,... lets just take it with us and figure it out later.." turns and begins to slowly head down the passageway.
Branze Bones Monday February 15th, 1999 4:19:59 PM
"Tell me where your leaders are and what they mean to do with the magic. What do they hope to gain from this suicide mission." he says glowering at the man
Draax Monday February 15th, 1999 4:59:59 PM
guarding K'isst, waiting for the others to finish.
Bill Troublefinder Monday February 15th, 1999 7:01:59 PM
Coughing and spluttering, Bill steps out of the shadows by the entrance to the underground area. A 9" rainbow trout flops in his left hand. "I was surprised - *cough* - to find fish in the falls," he comments, followed by an eructation. "Um, excuse me." Looking at Thug #2, he says, "Hey, Vogel, are you all right?"
Vogel Monday February 15th, 1999 8:37:59 PM
"Yam for the moment, Bill. Theyze gonna torture me, though. Caref'l, they'll torture you too."
Bill Troublefinder Tuesday February 16th, 1999 12:16:59 AM
"Torture you! No, they're not gonna torture you, Vogel. I'll talk to my cousin." Bill turns to address Branze Bones & Rond. "'Scuse me, gentlemen, but we haven't been properly introduced. My name's Bill, Bill Troublefinder, and I believe that my cousin Borbo is with you. At least, I heard him a couple minutes ago. Oh, and this here unfortunate man is Vogel." Looking at Vogel, Bill continues, "Now, Vogel, I gotta explain somethin' to you. A few minutes ago you called me a traitor. Well, that's not exactly accurate. What I was, was an infiltrator, an infiltrator into the Sons of Dread. Wanted to find out what they're up to, you know? Didn't want bad things happening to my friends and family, you see?" He thinks for a moment, "Oh, and I wasn't trying to kill Sandow. I thought if I could knock him out, there'd be less chance that these men here might kill him. But he got away, so maybe he'll be fine. 'Nless he tries to kill me, I suppose." Addressing Branze & Rond, Bill continues, "Now, pardon me for talkin' so long. I got one more thing to say to Vogel here." Kneeling down (not a long way for a hobbit to go), he says, "I know you can't shake anybody's hand right now, but be polite and at least say to these folks, 'Pleased to meet you.' Then maybe they can untie you, at least partially, if they want to." Bill extends his right hand toward Branze. "Bill."
Rond Tuesday February 16th, 1999 2:29:59 AM
"what happened to you back there" indicating the falls" and did you see another member from our party? Darius?""BTW I'm Rond" shaking his hand.
Sedar Tuesday February 16th, 1999 4:10:59 AM
chuckling out loud as he hears Bill's story "well, cut him loose,... times a wasting.." stopping to face the growing band. To Bill & Vogel "Well met and thank you for your warning...." to the rest " can we get on our way now."
Borbo Tuesday February 16th, 1999 3:23:59 PM
"Not to be the troublemaker here, other than the fact that I am being the troublemaker - but why should we let someone working for the Sons of Dread go. Now Bill was an infil-traitor and helped us out in the fight, but the guy tied up there would have killed us. If we let him go, he could try to kill us again, and I for one, probably not the only one, don't wanta be killed today or in the near future for that matter. There's a reason that Bill's family is called Troublefinder - no offense intended old Bill - if we follow his advice we'll likely find trouble. Just kill the guy quick and let's go. Unless Bill or Vogel has some quick reason to suggest why we shouldn't."
Draax Tuesday February 16th, 1999 4:43:59 PM
"Whether Vorgel is a friend or foe, we need to make the decision and continue what we started."
Branze Bones Tuesday February 16th, 1999 5:34:59 PM
"He is a coward and will answer my questions." he says refusing to shake the infaltraitors hand. "So now you try to ambush us and kill us from behind. And yor over all mission will kill hundreds tell me a good reason WHY i shouldnt TORTURE you, weasel." he says wit a look of rage.
Bill T Tuesday February 16th, 1999 9:43:59 PM
"Borbo! Excellent to see you. Yes, actually, I only suggested *partially* untying my friend Vogel. Perhaps over time, once he understands better, he can have less ties. For now, say, a short rope at the ankles, and hands behind the back. I know," the halfling says, looking at Vogel, "not too comfortable. But better than dead, right? Oh, and maybe something for the mouth, so as to keep the yelling down a bit. You were pretty noisy a few minutes ago." To Rond, he says, "Well, I found myself goin' over the falls, and a fish kicks me in the face, so I grab him." Bill gently lays the rainbow trout on the ground, wipes his left hand on his pants. "Anyway, I managed to ease myself into the shadow of the falls, then found myself popped up here!" And to Branze, "I can see how you mightn't not want to shake my hand, seeing how I was holding a fish and all. But Vogel isn't a coward. Not too bright, I'll grant you. And I can probably answer any questions you may have more lucidly than he. To keep it short, though, we gotta get that old dead mage's body outta here and burnt up real quick, else we and the town explode, and soon the dragons'll be coming in." Looking down, "I guess the three mages and Sandow'll be bringing reinforcements now, so I think I kind of blew it, announcing myself too early. Sorry 'bout that." Lastly, Bill's cheeks turn red, and he looks up at Branze Bones. "Mister, I don't know who you are, but the way you talk about torture -- maybe you oughtta be with the Sons of Dread. Them are their tactics. I'd say you better learn to use your energy for something nicer."
Vogel Wednesday February 17th, 1999 4:27:59 AM
"I'll say I'm not the nicest guy in The Wold, but I'm not trying to destroy places. I just 'greed to guard weak mages for a year for lots of cash. 'Nuff to settle down and do sumpthin'. Was told one of their projects was at risk and to attack the intruders so that's what I do. No hard feelins, but this isn't your place either. I knew nothin' bout no dead body explodin. Looks like my gig is up though. No spectable livin for me. Not that lucky. Get captured. Show me the way out and I'll be glad to zip lip and go my way.
Rond Wednesday February 17th, 1999 4:51:59 AM
"Well, at this point, I'd say we are getting frinedly. Bill, explain away. Vogel, are your services then for hire? Granted we might have a hard time trusting you, and you would be out in front of the party where we could keep track of you. Branze, calm down, we are all trying to move as quickly as possible. let's see if Bill has any useful information first.
Sedar Wednesday February 17th, 1999 5:11:59 AM
"There a difference in threatening and actually going through with it Bill, .... I beleive that was Brother Bones angle ? and Bill you're quite right about what side we are on, thanks for you help. Now would you please fill all of us in on what brother Bones is asking for so that we can continue" the 1/2 elf starting to sound very annoyed at how things are progressing in the discussion. "Lets get things settled !!! ..... and if I don't hear some info, I'll just turn on my CHARM !!!" temper rising "Lets not lose anymore friends !!!"
Branze Bones Wednesday February 17th, 1999 7:14:59 AM
"Its time to leave perhaps we should through the man to the fishes so to speak." he says pointing to the falls. "I dont prefer having enemy walk amoung us to warn the others we may be coming. I hate to say this but in war there are things we must do that we do not like. This is a war with the Brothers of Doom and Vogal needs to die, so we dont lose this battle in are long fight." he says with a lack of emotion knowing what truely needs to be done.
Bill T Wednesday February 17th, 1999 9:46:59 AM
With a sigh after hearing Branze Bones' preference for the death sentence, Bill leans against the wall, closes his eyes, and says, "A few months back a man named Hiram Veril asked me to look into a matter. He said he was concerned about a sect of the Sons of Dread. Their god, they believe, is going to gain major power. The gods in general, so they think, are so fed up that they'll destroy the Wold if one more big bad thing happens. Windhorn is the key. If destroyed, there'll be no more Renewal of the Sentinel. The Dragons then start swooping around, and the gods, these people think, will kill off everybody, disgusted at the Wold's irresponsibility. The Sons of Dread, though, expect that all of their group will be resurrected, and be the big cheeses in a new Wold." Bill looks around. "You maybe know some of this. Have you heard of Mengor? He was a mage, here a few centuries ago, who wanted to cheat death. Didn't quite make it. Anyway, the mucky-mucks among the Dreadlings have been doing something weird with his body and the 'Scepter of Povero.' I don't have all the details, but I was listenin' in on 'em (they never knew I was there in the shadows), and there's this medallion. Ah, shoot, this is takin' too long. I wish I knew just what or who else was down here, but Mengor's body and the medallion are somewhere inside. We have less than a day to set medallion and Mengor on fire, *outside* the tomb - way outside. Else, KABOOM!"
Bill T (continued) Wednesday February 17th, 1999 10:03:59 AM
"Now, I know I'm using up a lot of wind here, but bear me out. Sometimes I don't talk so much," Bill says with a grin. "Okay - that floaty disk thing? The mages make those to float around on. If you're smart, you can ride it yourself. I don't know how long they last. You just kinda think where you want it to go." Turning to Vogel, Bill says, "So, you hear how it stacks up with you. This fella," indicating with his thumb Branze Bones, "wants you to join the fishes. A couple of others think it might be okay for you to come along. Now you know, if you go back to the Sons of Dread, they might take you back, or might off you. I got a question. If I can get you some money after this is over, enough to take care of yourself for a while, and keep Mr. Throw-You-To-The-Fish here off your back, will you promise to do what we say, and help us out? If you do, then maybe you don't have to die. If you don't keep your promise, then Mr. Throw-You-To-The-Fish can have you. What's your choice, Vogel?"
Borbo Wednesday February 17th, 1999 3:15:59 PM
Looks at Vogel when Bill finishes his speech, "I think I agree with Branze. Just pitch him over the edge."
Draax Wednesday February 17th, 1999 4:36:59 PM
Waits to see how this drama unfolds.
Sedar Thursday February 18th, 1999 2:43:59 AM
"Well, Well, I'll Let you Brother Bones know where I stand on this issue of life & death .. ,,,,I'll not stand by for cold blooded killing, using fear is one thing, but not murder. I fight the GOOD fight, one that must be fought on GOOD terms. If you want to go to bed with EVIL, than do it elsewhere !!! here we fight against it !!! " staring coldly at the Brother. "Time for everyone to decide that before we go on. Where does everyone stand !!!!!!"
Vogel Thursday February 18th, 1999 4:07:59 AM
"Why, I'm a sword for hire. They paid me 1000gp for my services if I lived out the year. Not many do. I only lacked 2 months finishing before today happened. But my life is worth lots to me. I'll find another gig. Pay me with my life and I'm loyal to you and yours till we get out of here. I swear on my sweetie, Dandi."
Rond Thursday February 18th, 1999 4:34:59 AM
Rond looks at Bill, "Bill, since you have known him, what do you say about what he just said, would you trust him? At least to help us out until we leave here?" Turning to Sedar, "I agree with you." Turning to Borbo, "Do we trust Bill?" Turing to Branze, "I have been hoping some of what you have said has been an act. If it is not, then I will pray for you." Turning to K'isst. "you have been strangely quiet, what do you have to say about this?"
Rond Thursday February 18th, 1999 4:35:00 AM
Rond looks at Bill, "Bill, since you have known him, what do you say about what he just said, would you trust him? At least to help us out until we leave here?" Turning to Sedar, "I agree with you." Turning to Borbo, "Do we trust Bill?" Turing to Branze, "I have been hoping some of what you have said has been an act. If it is not, then I will pray for you." Turning to K'isst. "you have been strangely quiet, what do you have to say about this?"
Branze Bones Thursday February 18th, 1999 4:54:59 AM
"There is no need to pray for me Rond. I know what threat we are up against, I highly doubt the rest of you do. I was raised a warrior and the only smart action is to kill one that would so easily betray. Its not an act, War causes actions in extreme terms. I do not want to kill this man, he is a warrior and deserves better. But, tell me this over one mans life do you wish to destroy the world. Remember what is at stake here, if we fail the wall comes down and the dragons reign free. The appocalypse is then upon the Wold, and all because none of you had the courage to do this, what must be done." and before any other of the party can react he plunges his sword into the chest of the traitoress warrior known as Vogal. "There i have settled the arguement, now lets save the world." he says with a shaken voice and unsteady hand trembling as if ready to vomit. HE begins to decsend the steps to the door.
Bill T Thursday February 18th, 1999 8:03:59 AM
Bill has been watching Branze, suspecting he might try to take matters into his own hand. He seeks to impede Branze's strike at the hapless Vogel. "Stop, fool!" He'll even throw his own body in the way of the strike. "Talk about cowards!"
Rond Thursday February 18th, 1999 12:05:59 PM
Rond will also attempt to block the stroke. (12)
Borbo Thursday February 18th, 1999 2:51:59 PM
Frowns and struggles to see if Vogel has been killed. "I will vouch for Bill. He is my kin. The rest of you can decide what to do with the man who was willing to help destroy the world for money. I'll go on ahead." Then he creeps down the passageway by himself. He keeps to the shadows (61-need 30) and moves silently (16-need 30) trusting in his keen vision to see in the dark."
Draax Thursday February 18th, 1999 5:12:59 PM
surprised by the turn of events, waits to sees the outcome before reacting.
DM Thursday February 18th, 1999 11:04:59 PM
[Branze, Bill and Rond roll a standard D10 initiative. Add your weapon speed to it. If Branze goes first, he succeeds. If not, then whoever beats his initiative will roll an attack roll as will Branze. State what AC you hit. To parry the shot, either Bill or Rond will have to hit a lower AC than Branze does. (I'll send out the latest version of The House Rules over the weekend. The new parrying rules are pretty new.) Send any questions my way.]
Bill T Friday February 19th, 1999 2:16:59 AM
Bill slips a bit on the fish (initiative 10-1+3=12). Managed to hit AC 3 (17 on 1d20) in his parry attempt.
Branze Bones Friday February 19th, 1999 6:56:59 AM
Turning to see the others with weapons drawn on him he wipes the blood off his sword on a rag attached to his sword belt. "You both know what needed to be done. War is hell and if we dont win this one all your families and future will be there. If i must give my soul to darkness to win than so be it. But, i have slayed a man that would have slayed us. He worked for money and didnt not care the cause he served. I promise you this if one of us was captured a quick death would not be granted us. Now lets move on." he says slamming the sword into the scabbard and moving down the hall towards the stairs
Sedar the Good Friday February 19th, 1999 7:41:59 AM
As Borther Bones moves past to the hallway the Mage speaks to him " Brother your right about one thing, his blood is on your hands and your Gods... ,Lets finish this Mengor thing while we still can. We will deal with its consequences when we through" slowly turning towards those that supported his ideals "let this pass until we are done with Mengor,s Tomb, we can't afford to fight among ourselves at this point, with so much at stake ....." readies himself to begin down the passageway awaiting replies. Controlled Fury showing upon his face at the spectical that just happened. ...wondering what can go wrong next ???
DM Friday February 19th, 1999 8:48:59 AM
Branze does succeed with his stroke and the body of Vogel sags to the floor, dead. As he dies, his eyes look accusingly at Branze and then at Bill. He dies that way, staring at Bill, eyes eternally open....staring.....open. Borbo reaches the corner and stares himself down the long forbidding staircase.
Bill T Friday February 19th, 1999 10:45:59 AM
Seeing he failed to save him from Bones' deadly thrust, Bill cries out, "Vogel! Ah, may you be shown some mercy in the afterlife." He looks into the dying man's clouding eyes. Silently he prays for a moment. "Time to sleep, misguided warrior." He closes the lids of the dead man. Looking up at Draax and Rond, he asks, "Can you help me? Let's let the water cleanse his body, and take it on its way." As Vogel's body joins the flight of the water down the falls, Bill salutes.
Bill T Friday February 19th, 1999 10:51:59 AM
"That half-elf mage," trying to describe Sedar, " - I don't know hardly anyone's name here, but he's right. Though there may be accounts to settle, most important right now is to work together, if we can, and deal with Mengor's remains." The white-faced hobbit reenters the passageway. He sees the fish, no longer flopping. He picks it up with his left hand, and pulls a dart into his right, and walks quietly down the stairs.
Draax Friday February 19th, 1999 1:15:59 PM
Helped Bill put the body to rest, then introduces himself " Just call me Draax, like I said before Bill, thanks for the warning, Borbo vouches for you and that is good enough for me. Do not judge Brother Bones too harshly, although I do not agree with his methods, well actually I am shocked about his methods, but I do understand them. There is too much at risk for us to take a chance on man that was working for the enemy. I just wish that we could have found a less violence solution." Waits for the others to go down the stairs so that he can assume his duties as rear guard. Holding sword in one hand and torch in the other.
Rond Saturday February 20th, 1999 12:33:59 AM
Will stand with weapon drawn and muscles tensing. "Even you god shows mercy." half-whispered. Rond will sheath his sword after another 10 secs. "Agreed", Rond will nod towards Sedar, and begin to help Bill. Once done, Rond will move along.
Sedar Saturday February 20th, 1999 4:35:59 AM
Returns the big Ranger's agreement "Thanks Friend". Allowing his anger to drain, Sedar begins down the stairs in turn. "Bill T, the name is Sedar ......thanks" as Bill passes.
Branze Bones Saturday February 20th, 1999 6:45:59 AM
"We where asked what price we where willing to pay to accomplish this mission. I have showed that i am the only one willing to pay the price for sucess. I pray that you all remember whats at stake. You where all raised where mercy could be an option here it cannot be. This man just tried to kill us from behind and then turn around and sell his sword to us. Do you want to risk the wold on such a bet Rond? Put your pigsticker away, you couldnt hit the enemy with it because of your soft heart. If this mission is to be completed you all must become hard to the realities of this War. Ask K'sst she will tell you or those companions you lost on the last trip. I will weep for my on soul and my own sins later. And Domi does guide me in this, so dont question my Faith, but question your own willingness to do what needs to be done. For more men will die achieving are goal, some of the men may be us and some of the men may have only worked for money. But in the end if we fail.......so does the Wold." he says well versed in preaching to warriors about the horrors of war.
Bill Troublefinder Saturday February 20th, 1999 10:48:59 AM
Bill thanks Rond, says, "Glad to meet you," to Sedar. Following the warrior priest's harangue, Bill stares at Branze Bones, perceives the self-satisfaction oozing from his pores. Resting his small fists on his short hips, Bill sputters in a loud whisper, "You pompous self-righteous arrogant butcher! The best thing you can do now is to shut your mouth and, as you say, carry out the mission. You just said, 'I have showed that i am the only one willing to pay the price for sucess.' Hah! Prima donna. Have you never seen an opponent changed into an ally? Vogel gave an oath I know he would keep. And you insult your companion, Rond. You are right about at least one thing. It does seem his heart is distinct from yours. You talked earlier about giving your soul to darkness 'to win.' That is no way to win. I just spent months with wicked men who express the similar attitudes and actions. I have no quarrel with Domi. But I sincerely question that he guided you into butchering Vogel. Now, you, Bones, have stated your self-justifications quite enough. Your sermons are distractions. And I'm sure that I have said more than enough for the time being. If you'll quit babbling about what just happened, then I will too. I agree with you we need to focus on the mission. "But if you bring up the supposed necessity of killing Vogel again, then I, I will, uh... I'll throw this fish at you!" he says, waving the 9" rainbow trout in the air. "Yes, I will." Snorting with disgust, he whispers to the others, "I'm sorry guys, let's just drop this and get a move on."
Borbo Saturday February 20th, 1999 2:52:59 PM
Having already moved on, Borbo checks the first few steps for traps (30%).
K'isst Saturday February 20th, 1999 7:02:59 PM
K'isst, having gone into somewhat of a daze seeing so much death and her first taste of war today---her father and now Vogel, finally shakes her head clear of it all and says, "We must all put such things things behind us." She turns smartly letting her skirts ruffle in such a way that only someone short like Bill could catch a glimpse and winks at him where Branze can't see it. Then she turns the other way and gives Branze an approving look. Then she takes her position behind Borbo and prepares to go down the stairs.
DM Monday February 22nd, 1999 3:11:59 AM
Borbo does not find any traps. The stairs extend 60' and then continues forward as a hallway. The sound of the waterfall continue to prevent all but the loudest yells as the sound is amplified in the hallway and down the stairs.
Rond Monday February 22nd, 1999 4:08:59 AM
Rond will follow behind Borbo, as was planned.
Sedar Monday February 22nd, 1999 5:08:59 AM
The Mage falls into the center postion of the party, as before.
Triple B Monday February 22nd, 1999 6:28:59 AM
Falls in line silent and ready.
Draax Monday February 22nd, 1999 7:16:59 AM
Bringing up the rear, holding the torch high, and trying to stay alert.
Borbo Monday February 22nd, 1999 2:51:59 PM
Borbo cautiously descends into the darkness. Once again he tries to move silently and keeps to the shadows.
Bill T Monday February 22nd, 1999 6:23:59 PM
Bill opens his eyes wide at K'isst's maneuver, and falls quietly into line right behind Sedar.
K'isst Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 4:05:59 AM
K'isst Follows Borbo down the stairs. She looks visibly nervous, but has a fierce look of determination on her face.
DM Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 4:20:59 AM
The party descends the stairs further into the crypt. The smell of death begins to fill the air as the freshness of the area surrounding the waterfall is left behind. The hallway beyond is traversed, led by Borbo checking all the way carefully. (Borbo please make 5 detect traps rolls for future reference and smooth play flow.)The party stands before a large door. First sight reveals that the door was once sealed as a sarcophagus is sealed. However the door has been breached and the stone door has a huge crack running from the upper left corner to the lower right. Both halves have been pushed in as if some mighty force has dealt the door an incredible blow. Beyond there is a bluw glow and the inavoidable smell of death.
Branze Bones Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 5:07:59 AM
"That glow has the smell of magic. and the smell of death may mean undead. If there are any of the unliving i may be able to turn them if i have the time." he says to the group from his postion in the middle. "Lets get moving see if we can suprise what ever is causing that glow.
Rond Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 5:14:59 AM
Will continue to follow Borbo
Draax Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 5:29:59 AM
Continues to follow the others, but puts out the torch hoping not to give away the party's approach to the glowing area.
Bill T Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 8:36:59 AM
Bill holds the trout closer to his nose, to see if it smells better than the new smell assaulting his senses. It does.
Borbo Tuesday February 23rd, 1999 4:19:59 PM
Borbo holds his finger to his lips, and then he listens at the crack (DN 68 need 25). Then the halfling says in a loud whisper, "I don't hear anything moving in there, but let's be careful." He readies a rock in his sling and then steps through the door. (5 find traps = 65,18,71,58,4 - need 30)
Sedar the Lucky Wednesday February 24th, 1999 12:58:59 AM
The 1/2 elf remembers the words of wisdom given to him by Hiram, he places the Ring of Luck on his finger and whispers a prayer to Wardd. "May your luck be with us in our time of need". He then begins to make his way forward in the group.
Rond Wednesday February 24th, 1999 2:20:59 AM
Rond gets ready for when we all move into the next chamber.
DM Thursday February 25th, 1999 5:09:59 AM
Borbo steps through into the unknown. A hallway beyond extends forward for about 100'with statues on pedestals every few feet on every side. Borbo also catches a glimpse of a sarcophagus at the end of the long hallway lit by dim light before the spewing gas blocks the view. However, before Borbo can observe more, his eyes are directed to two stone gargoyle type statues that suddenly drop from the ceiling with their feet still attached to the ceiling like bats so that their heads hang down right above Borbo's face. Suddenly, both of their mough hinges drop and gas spews out. (Borbo save vs. poison. Remember your gift from the chief. Failure slows your responses halving movement and dexterity while slowing initiative which I'll handle.) The gas continues to spew quickly filling the forward part of the hallway and out through the split door. (Everyone else save at +3 with their chief's bonus. Failure is the same as mentioned before.)
Draax Thursday February 25th, 1999 5:51:59 AM
Draax is unaffected by the gas (roll 20), begins to look around for another ambush.
Brother Branze Bones The Dedicated Thursday February 25th, 1999 6:50:59 AM
Not seeing the gargoyle but seeing the gas seeping throughout the party he attempts to hold his breath. Taking a deep breath of the poisoned gas he begins to chike and gag.((6)) "Be ready cough ahck, Something may come after that gas disapates, cough acch." he holds his belly in pain.
Bill T Thursday February 25th, 1999 9:07:59 AM
The halfling starts seeing the gargoyles drop from the ceiling. Bill waves the trout before him, barely stepping back in time from the emitted gas (save vs poison 8+3=11). The trout makes its save, with an additional +4 due to its lack of respiration (12+3+4=19).... Holding his breath, Bill signals to those behind him to step back briskly.
Rond Thursday February 25th, 1999 2:06:59 PM
Rond attempts to speak, and takes in a big breath of gas, which cause a look of concern across his face (rolled a 10).
Borbo Thursday February 25th, 1999 4:40:59 PM
Borbo manages to get a big breath right before the gargoyles spew their poison (9 needed 7). He silently thanks H'ollo for his gift and scampers farther down the hall.
Sedar the gassed Thursday February 25th, 1999 11:41:59 PM
The Mage staggers, after inhaling the gas deeply. (Rolled 7, includes +3, & +3 from the elders bonus). Attempt to hold on to the wall as time slows, to keep from falling. As he clutches for holds he whispers "Wardd, .... I guess ... bad ...luck ... is ... better ... than ... no ... luck... ".
DM Sunday February 28th, 1999 4:29:59 AM
As Borbo scampers forward, he stops short noticing a series of holes in the walls when something in one of them reflected the dim light. Then he notices a definite crack that traverses the floor from right to left. Definitely another trap. (Some of you didn't state whether you passed your save or not. If you failed and didn't say so, please email me and let me know.)
Branze Bones Sunday February 28th, 1999 6:36:59 AM
((Failed save)) "Borbo is everything ok up there?"
Borbo Sunday February 28th, 1999 4:01:59 PM
"Yes, there's another trap, but no poison yet. Come on up. Just don't walk past me." Borbo studies the trap. Before he even thinks about trying to disarm it, he tries to figure out whether projectiles will come out of the holes or more gas, but he can't seem to tell (missed perception check 18/14). He waits for everyone else to show up and points out the trap to them. "I think that arrows or something will shoot out of these holes when we step on the next section of floor, but I could be wrong. Anyone else is welcome to have a look and offer suggestions. I could try to disarm it, but I mught just set it off. I would recommend someone throwing their shield out there. It should be heavy enough to set off the trap without endangering anyone. Hold your breath, though, just in case it's poison again.
Draax Sunday February 28th, 1999 4:19:59 PM
Moves up along side of Borbo and pull his shield from his back, moves what he thinks is not in the line-of-fire of the holes and gets ready to toss his shield wherever Borbo tells him, but waits to hear if anyone else has a suggestion before he does.
Sedar the Slowed Monday March 1st, 1999 4:58:59 AM
as time seems to flow less quickly, the 1/2 elf makes room for those that seem unaffected. Holding against a side wall awaiting the point crew's progress.
Rond Monday March 1st, 1999 5:15:59 AM
Rond will move up as best he can to where Borbo is.
Bill T Monday March 1st, 1999 5:16:59 AM
Seeing Sedar stumble, Bill goes to help prop him up. "You okay, Sedar, sir?" Bill holds up three fingers - middle, ring, and pinkie. "How many fingers do you see?" he asks the half elf.
DM Monday March 1st, 1999 6:31:59 AM
Rond and Draax move up to stand beside Borbo. K'isst moves in as well. (Perception checks for those in the room. That's either an intel. or a wis. chesk, whichever is better for you.) Sedar and Bill remain outside the broken door to the tomb. With the torch out the only glow is that of the magic that encompasses the sarcophagus at the end of the room. The dreary blue glow makes everyone look deathly pale.
K'isst Monday March 1st, 1999 6:34:59 AM
(K'isst rolls a 19 missing her perception check.) "Be careful guys. If we're hitting two traps this early, there will be more." She tentatively pokes at one of the Gargoyles to satisfy herself that they are not alive.
Draax Monday March 1st, 1999 7:29:59 AM
Standing beside Borbo and Rond (made perception roll, rolled 4)
Rond Monday March 1st, 1999 12:11:59 PM
Makes the perception check (9).
Borbo Monday March 1st, 1999 2:06:59 PM
Borbo masterfully makes his perception check (1).
Branze Bones Monday March 1st, 1999 6:51:59 PM
"Is every where trapped in this tomb. So we must be careful, cough ack or the Wold is over." he says peering in the room looking for the glow.
Sedar Monday March 1st, 1999 11:29:59 PM
"three right, ....thanks Bill" accepting Bill's help. "lets move up to the rest of the band" with Bill's support moves forward into the tomb.
Bill T Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 12:04:59 AM
Bill walks with Sedar into the room. (Made perception check (16) if it applies.)
K'isst Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:43:59 PM
Seeing that those in front are better than her at noticing these traps even though she has lived underground all her life, K'isst becomes frustrated. She spins to join those outside, but notices that they are entering and that a couple of them are moving very slowly. Strange. She quickly moves to help them enter the room and stands beside them.
DM Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 3:50:59 PM
Those who passed their checks notice that on either side on the wall, just past the trap that Borbo has identified, there are a series of faces carved in bass relief (spelling?). Their hideous faces look even more sinister in the blue light coming from the casket. However, they do not have long to notice these still faces, because as the last of the party enters, the faces mouths animate and screams issue forth. Hideous screams of the dead in torment! The sound is overwhelmingly loud. Louder than the waterfall. Any who yell in response discover that they can't hear themselves at all and that conversation is useless! The screams move up and down the register from deep rumblings that shake the room to ear piercing screams that seem to penetrate the soul.
Borbo Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 4:10:59 PM
Borbo points to the outline of the plate in the floor and the holes in the walls. He covers his face with his sleeve and motions for Draax to throw his shield on the floor.
Branze Bones Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 4:36:59 PM
Saying a prayer even thou it is no heard he tries to summon the power of Domi to turn the undead screams off.
Bill T Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 10:04:59 PM
Covers his ears. The fish gets in the way of his left ear, so he throws it onto the plate that Borbo pointed at. Good aim (19)!. He wipes his left hand on his pants, and covers his left ear, too.
Draax Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 10:25:59 PM
Takes a step back and tosses the shield on to the floor (if roll in needed rolled 10 (AC7))
Rond Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 4:46:59 AM
At a loss for words ( :) ), Rond will cover his ears (sheathing weapon), and look for any ways to obviously turn off the noise (even if it's stuffing a sock in the mouth).
DM Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 4:49:59 PM
When the fish hits the plate a series of darts fly out of the holes that all inherently fly circling in on the fish penetrating it in multiple places. Each dart is covered with a purple oil that glows funny in the blue light. When the shield hits the floor plate, the holes fire a second time with the darts trying again and again to hit the shield, but bouncing off. The sound is continuing and is a very disheartening thing. (Everyone make a save vs. fear with your "dead chief" bonuses to keep up your courage and remain in the room.)
K'isst Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 4:58:59 PM
K'isst shakes her head and pokes some cloth in her ears. (Rolls an 18 for a save.) She continues to stand guard over the slowed while keeping an eye on the area behind them. Not for the last time, she wonders if she shouldn't have stayed back on her peaceful underground island in the stream and married a trog and had little troggies.
Bill T Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 8:43:59 PM
Sorely irritated by the nearly unbearable sounds (saved vs fear w/12), Bill looks ahead. He looks up at Sedar, signals that he himself is moving ahead, and lets Sedar remain for the moment, if he wants. Bill approaches the plate, seeing if there is a way around it, or if it might be jumped over.
Bill T Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 8:47:59 PM
Alternatively, judging by the amount of time which lapsed from the moment the fish struck the plate and the darts struck the fish, and likewise the shield, might there be enough time to dash by, hitting the plate, but being past it by the time the darts arrive? Bill also wonders whether he might be able to use some of the freshly provided darts ... And he mourns the contamination of his favorite trout.
Sedar Thursday March 4th, 1999 1:46:59 AM
The mage meets up with the rest of the Band. "We could always throw one of the smaller fellows over the plate, ...what say you Bill T." Says Sedar with a slow smile and a quick wink, and a friendly nudge.
Rond Thursday March 4th, 1999 3:52:59 AM
Rond doesn't even flinch as he continues to ponder how he can help (22).
Draax Thursday March 4th, 1999 4:54:59 AM
Thinking hard on how to get pass the trap, Draax barely pays attention to the voices (passed fear check rolled 20).
Branze Bones Thursday March 4th, 1999 5:35:59 AM
Runs screaming from the room.((dice hate me for save rolls 9 total even with all the plus's))
K'isst Thursday March 4th, 1999 6:25:59 AM
K'isst runs after Branze to calm him and keep him from going to far. She holds her hands over his ears and then after a few moments with a fake embarrassed shrug, rips some fabric from the bottom of her outfit and stuffs that in his ears.
DM Thursday March 4th, 1999 6:28:59 AM
Bill notices that the angle of the darts does not line up with the direction that the darts were fired from. They seemed to somehow home in on the offending object...sort of like a magic missle of some sort. The voices continue to scream at you the faces on the wall contorting into their own special voice.
Bill T Thursday March 4th, 1999 9:00:59 AM
Withdrawing from his backpack a grappling hook with 50' of rope attached, Bill signals the others to give him some room. He steps down about five feet from the tail end of the rope, and holds on about 10 feet from the tail with his left hand. He then twirls the hook over his head a few times, to get a good feel for it, then releases the hook, allowing the rope to uncoil. He hopes to have it land ~30 feet away (unless the sarcophagus is closer, in which case he will try to have it stop just short of it). Trying to drown out the noise with his thoughts, he wonders whether the hook will bypass the pressure plate. The rope -- he hopes it's relatively light weight will not set off additional darts of homing, but will find out now, won't he? [Hmmm - he may be a bit rusty ... rolled a '7' to hit. Which way did it go, which way did it go?]
Bill T Thursday March 4th, 1999 9:07:59 AM
Oh, and Bill would have responded to Sedar's kind invitation to being thrown across the room, but he couldn't make out what his half-speed friend was saying, so he just smiled and winked back at the mage, and shrugged (before the grappling hook attempt).
Draax Thursday March 4th, 1999 9:42:59 AM
Moves back to give Bill enough room to swing his rope and waits to see the results.
Borbo Thursday March 4th, 1999 4:39:59 PM
Borbo isn't affected by the screaming (20), but he sees how it is bothering the others. He takes out his sling and hurls a rock at the nearest mouth, but the rock bounces madly down the hallway (6 doesn't even hit ac10).
Branze Bones Thursday March 4th, 1999 4:49:59 PM
((Screaming voices making me frightened i would have never thought. Domi will not be pleased that i ran from such a threat. At least it wasnt during combat or i would have to take my own life rather than fail him again.)) he thinks to himself after the lizard woman's help. "He makes a gesture of thanx to here and returns into the room watching the events unfold. He thinks to him self then grabs one of the floating disks left by the wizard and tries to float himself out to the tomb.
K'isst Friday March 5th, 1999 8:03:59 PM
Returns to the room taking up a rear guard position.
DM Friday March 5th, 1999 8:08:59 PM
Branze returns back into the room floating on the shield. Bill's grappling hook fires long and seems to fly through the air forever as the screams and the blue illumination make time stand still. Then Bill realizes that the hook is unerringly heading for the sarcophagus itself. Going....going.....going.....
Bill T Saturday March 6th, 1999 1:57:59 AM
Aah! Stop it! Bill pulls in the slack on the rope, hoping to arrest the grappling hook before it strikes the sarcophagus. [I don't know whether I need a dex check on that, or a 'to hit' roll, but I rolled a 6 on 1d20 - so let us know the good/bad news]
Borbo Saturday March 6th, 1999 4:32:59 PM
Feeling something bad will happen, Borbo ducks and covers. He also makes a mental note to tell Branze that the floating disk was a good idea.
Rond Sunday March 7th, 1999 3:41:59 PM
Rond will stand by to offer whatever aid he can.
Draax Sunday March 7th, 1999 9:21:59 PM
Stands watching the results of Bill's throw and hoping that it does not set off any deadlier traps.
Sedar Sunday March 7th, 1999 11:11:59 PM
watches everyone actions and continues to scan the room for anything, awaits the results of Triple B's disc crossing and Bill T's grapple throw.
DM Monday March 8th, 1999 3:38:59 AM
Bill yanks on the rope and pulls for all he's worth. At the last moment, he yanks the thing back causing it to fall short of the sarcophagus. When it hits the ground, a pit opens up just in front of the sarcophagus. As soon as it appears swallowing the grapple, it closes catching the rope in the floor and yanking Bill forward. (Bill make a dex check.) Branze continues to float in the air unhindered.
Bill T Monday March 8th, 1999 5:17:59 AM
About to heave a sigh of relief having avoided hitting the sarcophagus, Bill begins gently pulling the grappling hook toward him. Feeling the rope again pulling forward, he applies friction, seeing if he can arrest the fall of the hook without being pulled forward onto the pressure plate himself. (Rolls well under his dexterity with a 9 :) If he can stop the pull of gravity on the hook and retain his grasp on the rope, he will. If something stronger than gravity continues pulling, he will release the rope - being sure to move his foot off the last portion upon which his right root rests. He shouts something, but no one can hear what he says, and in his mind sends a prayer heavenward.
Branze Bones Monday March 8th, 1999 5:18:59 AM
Well i guess we need this body so." he begins to try and pry open the tomb while floating.
Borbo Monday March 8th, 1999 3:11:59 PM
Borbo looks up and sees Branze about to touch the sarcophagus. He tries to shout over the screams, "DON'T!!"
Draax Monday March 8th, 1999 5:21:59 PM
Watches the events unfold, but he has no idea how he can help. Stands ready, waiting to give support to anyone that needs it.
Rond Tuesday March 9th, 1999 3:32:59 AM
Stands by to help as possible.
Spirit of the Tomb Tuesday March 9th, 1999 5:33:59 AM
Borbo pulls his hook back. Branze does not hear Borbo's plea. The Screams continue dulling your brains and senses. The shield and fish still sit on the pressure plate causing it to depress slightly.
Bill T Tuesday March 9th, 1999 9:57:59 AM
Bill is still wondering how many feet across the pressure plate is. It seems to go wall to wall across the room [correct?], but how far from this side to the other? Bill calculates, converting from English to metric if necessary.
Borbo Tuesday March 9th, 1999 3:10:59 PM
Borbo hopes that the plate is depressed enough to keep it from shooting darts at him. He gets up and runs across. He hopes to catch Branze before he touches the sarcophagus.
Spirit of The Tomb Wednesday March 10th, 1999 2:56:59 PM
Borbo rushes over the pressure plate with nothing untoward happening to him. Then as he continues forward suddenly he remembers that strange trap that opened and swallowed Bill's hook closing on it again. The strange thing about it though, now occurs to Borbo and that is that the hook came back to him when he pulled and didn't stay stuck in the trap. Branze reaches the Sargophagus and reaches to touch it. (all of this happens in just a couple of seconds.)
Branze Bones Wednesday March 10th, 1999 3:31:59 PM
Funishes open the tomb with the butt of his sword. Ready to duck down behind the side of the coffin if something happens.
Draax Wednesday March 10th, 1999 5:15:59 PM
Still waits to help where he can.
Bill T Wednesday March 10th, 1999 6:12:59 PM
[Direct appeal to the Spirit of the Tomb -- what are the dimensions in feet of the pressure plate?]
Borbo Wednesday March 10th, 1999 11:51:59 PM
Borbo stops and tries to puzzle out just what is going on. How far has he run. Where is he in relation to everyone else. Why is a hook opening a trap, when it already did it. Ahh, it's some time trap. Borbo stops and keeps thinking about. He looks for clues.
Sedar Friday March 12th, 1999 3:17:59 AM
Watches Triple B and Borbo on the other side, awaiting the results from Brother Bones contact with the evil. Borbo's reaction seems strange in the mage's mind and the 1/2 elf begins to follow the haflings actions with cautious interest.
K'isst Saturday March 13th, 1999 7:11:59 AM
K'isst re-enters the room and stops in front of the pressure plate standing between Draax and Rond. She shrugs at them and watches to see what will happen next.
DM Saturday March 13th, 1999 7:55:59 AM
As Branze opens the sarcophagus, the whole tomb is lit up with a blinding blue light. The lid blows off the top crashing into the ceiling and splintering into a million pieces that shatter down on Borbo and Branze. The body begins to rise into the air floating above the Sarcophagus. It is the source of the blinding light. The corpse literally exudes magic silenciing the screaming faces. The silence is overwhelming. A booming voice calls out into the tomb. "Who disturbs my rest!! Who has done this to my body!! You shall join me in death and then you shall be punished!!" That last word echoes through the tomb and then through the crypt. Far away on Trog Island children run for their mothers as the single word travels the underground. Even further Hiram Veril pauses in his prayers as he hears the distant call. Then, as if that wasn't enough, the two gargoyles come to life and fly to the far end of the room heading for Branze the Brother!!
Saturday March 13th, 1999 7:57:59 AM
(Round 1: The party has the initiative. The gargoyles are AC5.)
Triple B Saturday March 13th, 1999 8:40:59 AM
Turns with a start at the voice and the screaming Gragoyles. He swings his sword at the on rushing creatures made of stone. His sword flicks out and glances across the stone, barely scratching the hard stone body of these creautres.
Saturday March 13th, 1999 10:56:59 AM
Bill T skips as lightly as he can over the pressure plate, having seen his cousin make it successfully across. The thought of snagging some of the fish darts on his way by is rejected immediately. As he runs forward to just under 20' from it, he targets the gargoyle to the left of the steps leading to the sarcophagus (G2), and hurls three darts. The first bounces off a wing (h9). "The Sons of Dread..." Bill begins, as the second dart hits the ugly winged ornament (h15:d3) in the shoulder. "...have been messing with your body, great Mengor..." he continues. The third dart flies by to land on the floor beyond... "...And we'd like to take you where they can't do so any more." Bill also marks the shadows being cast by the various figures in the room.
Borbo Saturday March 13th, 1999 5:14:59 PM
Borbo decides that he will never learn anything about this strange hallway, so he fights. He takes careful aim at the gargoyle that Bill didn't attack (G1). He attempts to hit a wing (called shot -4) hoping it would make the thing crash to the floor. The rock goes wide and crashes into the ceiling. Little Borbo purses his lips in concentration and waits.
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