Tericus Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 2:00:59 AM
seeing that everyone is jumping through the gate, Tericus follows them through, not wanting to be left alone in the maze. then he waits as everyone tries to open the secret door
Saire d100=53 Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 2:09:59 AM
Saire draws forth his mighty little short bow, and tip toes forward [So as not to make any noise while Onrad shushes the party and listens at the door, makes check] Saire smiles a little, as Jus begins talking the very second after Onrad told evryone to be quiet. Saire holds in position to fire at the drow when the door opens, then thinks better of it and scoots back a little as Nonam's hands begin to crackle in anticipation of their next spell.
The Many Ways of Opening a Door (DM Jerry) Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 3:29:59 AM
Gareth forces the door busting through with great noise. Onrad follows him through pointing to the trigger as he goes. Jus looks THOUGHTFUL, keeping quiet. Gareth and Jus enter a 10' x 10' landing, stairs ascending up and to the left for 30' where there is another landing. (see map.) The area is slightly musty. Most importantly though, if Gareth or Onrad can make a perception check, they hear, just for a second, soft feet upon the stairs somewhere above them.
Kibo Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 5:31:59 AM
Kibo, following the rest of the crew, focuses on surprise attacks from behind, leaving the current chase up to the experienced warriors.
Bishop Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 6:49:59 AM
Bishop follows,wondering why they keep messing up, two spells on the same problem. They must get their head back in the game.
Nonam Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 3:20:59 PM
Nonam grips his staff tightly so that he doesn't kill Gareth and enters the landing. Not seeing any other way to go, the mage starts running up the stairs thinking of spells as he goes.
Gareth d20=6 d20=6 Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 6:22:59 PM
"I hear them." Int by 6). The warrior races up the stairs taking them 4 or 5 at a time (Str by 12+). He wastes no time with stealth wanting to close the gap fast knowing they are carrying a load and should not be able to pull away. Thinking that the foot falls were higher up he continues to climb any stairs he sees from the landing 30' up not even pausing for a breath.
Gareth - con't. Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 7:37:59 PM
The warrior is impressed as he loses ground to Nonam who seems to be moving much faster than he's ever seen him move before.
Onrad Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 8:09:59 PM
Onrad gracefully follows Gareth up the stairs his "grace" nearly matching the big fighter's "brawn". He lets Gareth get 10' ahead of him so that if something happens involving the big guy he has time to respond to it.
Saire d100=45 d20=18 Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 9:10:59 PM
[I've received no map] Saire dashes through the door after the others. Seeing the situation with the stairs, he throws his bow over his shoulder and pulls forth his rope. [ fails detect noise check and perception check] Saire follows Gareth at full speed. Saire fears we are running into a trap, so his immediately prepared to lash out his rope to grab something for support.
Jus d4+4=8 Wednesday February 23rd, 2000 9:46:59 PM
Jus races upward, casting Stoneskin from his Ring of Storing in preparation for the battles to come (8 skins).
Tericus Thursday February 24th, 2000 2:39:59 AM
Tericus follows right behind Jus, a spell ready at his lips
Bishop Thursday February 24th, 2000 4:49:59 AM
Bishop readys his crossbow and continues ot follow.
(DM Jerry) Thursday February 24th, 2000 6:57:59 PM
Nonam runs up the stairs to the left at full speed. He hits the landing followed distantly by Gareth, Onrad and then others. The stairs reverse continuing up another 30' where there is another landing. To the left, is a short corridor 20' long. The last 10' of the corridor is covered with spider shaped glyphs. There are dozens of them. The two drow are there in the glyphed area. One holds the still form of Teko, while the other says something softly which results in his hand glowing with a purplish hue. He moves to touch to touch the wall on the left side, but is stopped with a barked command from the other. Both draw their swords then. Teko's body is dropped like a lump of clay behind them. (Sorry guys, AOL has been cutting out on me since I've had the new modem. It took two hours to post Wed. and last night, I couldn't even get on. AOL for once said it was their fault. So I didn't get the map out Wed. and didn't get to do a turn last night. I'd have put this in email, but was afraid I couldn't get on. Did this at school.)
Gareth d20=18 d20=17 d8+10=15 d8+10=15 Thursday February 24th, 2000 7:12:59 PM
The warrior wastes no time in decending upong the two drow. His blade sings as it cuts through the air with deadly accuracy. His mastery of form and style result rapidly into two openings. In grim silence he cuts the one who was not carrying Teko - the one who delivered the final blow to him. His eyes tell the drow all he needs to know about why he was the chosen target (hit AC -11 and -10 for 30 dmg).
Saire Thursday February 24th, 2000 9:11:59 PM
Saire comes upon the landing and can see Gareth engaged with the drow down the hall. Saire advances half the distance down the hall and lashes out his rope [commanding it to entangle the 2 drow] Saire continues to advance forward until he is standing above Teko [in a position where the drow would have to attack Saire before they could get Teko's body]. IN GNOMISH "Capture the second one!" Hoping Kibo are somebody understands him, other than the drow!
Saire Thursday February 24th, 2000 9:12:00 PM
Saire is now visible, but displaced.
Kibo Friday February 25th, 2000 4:36:59 AM
Distantly, in back of the group, Kibo makes our Saire's words as gibberish (don't speak Gnome), and continues facing the rear, convinced that these crafty opponents will yet again surprise the group from an unknown direction.
Tericus Friday February 25th, 2000 5:56:59 AM
runs up the stairs with the others. when the get to the top, he moves to the side in order to get out of everyone's way, readying a spell in case its needed
Jus d20=17 Friday February 25th, 2000 10:21:59 AM
Jus watches the Drow's spellcasting carefully, watching the hand movements, listening to the words, feeling the mystical threads unite through a careful focus of concentration until the magic manifests itself in the Drow's glowing hand. "Almost, I almost see it", Jus thinks, "but... I'm missing something..." Jus frowns in concentration, hoping his experience as an elf and magic brings something to mind [missed Spellcraft roll by 1].
Nonam 5d8(3+8+7+8+7)=33 Friday February 25th, 2000 3:37:59 PM
Nonam calls out, "Gareth, Saire is right. Capture the one that was casting. We need to pick up passwords and signs... remember?" Fearing that Gareth will kill the drow anyway, Nonam downs his potion of ESP (lasts 33 min) and attempts to probe the caster's mind to learn where they were taking Teko and why. If he has time, he'll also attempt to learn what he was casting when they ran up. [that's two potions active in Nonam]
Bishop d20=13 Sunday February 27th, 2000 5:11:59 AM
Bishop covers his friends with the crossbow while he reaches out with his inner senses, feeling for any unnatral presence nearby.
Onrad d20=6 d6=6 Sunday February 27th, 2000 5:55:59 AM
Onrad runs the rest of the way up the stairs. Turning to Saire, Onrad says, "What did you say?" He sees that things are well in hand and perceiving (rolled a 6) that there should be a secret door leading from the right wing of this short hallway to the upper secret room, begins searching at the right end of the hall and is, of course, oblivious to anything (rolled a 6.)
Foaming at the Mouth (GM Jerry) d20=11 d100=14 Sunday February 27th, 2000 6:15:59 AM
Gareth lays into the Drow that killed Teko and the dark elf slumps to the floor. Saire entangles both the dead and the living elf. The captured elf tries to raise his fist at his attackers, but the rope pulls it back down. He opens his mouth to speak, but a section of rope gags him. Nonam reads that his surface thoughts are of failure, fear, and regret. He fails his save and Nonam learns further that they were to take Teko to a place of deployment where priests would indeed speak with this dead adventurer to find the purpose for the groups invasion. The spell he was casting is unknown to Nonam. It is called "Identify Glyph" and seemed to be a priest spell of some sort. Noman notices that the three walls at this end of the hallway are covered with spider glyphs. Then Nonam is wracked with pain as both potions finally react with each other as an acid does with a base. Both are cancelled. Nonam begins to foam at the mouth and acts as if he's having a seizure.
Kibo Sunday February 27th, 2000 2:18:59 PM
Telepahically linked to Nonam, Kibo catches snatches of what the mage is going through, and bits back bile rising up in his throat. Still invisible, he shouts up to the ones above, "I'll stay by the secret door downstairs, to make sure nothing else pops up."
Nonam d20=4 Sunday February 27th, 2000 4:15:59 PM
Nonam collapses in a flaming spasmodic fit, and he begins retching all over himself. Not exactly sure what happened to him, he summons all his will and gasps out, "kill it." [con4] Then he relapses into seizure with his eyes rolling back in his head which is cracking repeatedly against the floor.
Gareth d20=2 Sunday February 27th, 2000 5:39:59 PM
The warrior pauses until he hears Nonam spew forth his blessing to kill - which he does without hesitation. "OK guys, I can't help with all this. Do something.". He looks at the spider symbols and looks for the symbol they have been following. If he finds it he takes note and continues to scan all the symbols to make sure there are not more than one of the correct looking ones (Int by 10).
Gareth Sunday February 27th, 2000 5:40:59 PM
NOTE: "...can't do anything with alll this..." Refers to Nonam's and Teko's situation.
Onrad Sunday February 27th, 2000 7:53:59 PM
As much as Onrad would love at some other time to be rapping Nonam's head into the floor, he has sympathy upon the guy, who really has been heroic this night, and cradles his head preventing him from bashing his brains out. "Now Now...There There..." he croons. To the others he says, "Not that we need it, but there should be a secret door on that shorter southern end of the hallway."
Saire Sunday February 27th, 2000 8:45:59 PM
[Gareth's turn was worded a little crypticly, did he kill the second drow?] Saire bends over Teko, and places Teko on his back to the floor. Saire checks his pulse... then places Teko's hands in a resting position. (If Teko is dead.. he also closes his eye-lids because dead eyes just gazing off to somewhere far away is just down right eerie.) "Ok, who can help a man in this state." Then he looks at Onrad. "What I said was... don't kill the second Drow!" Then he looks at Gareth with a tinge of disdain. "We were supposed to question people we found along the way in order to get passwords and information. Or are we so far off course now that it doesn't matter any more."
Gareth d20=4 Sunday February 27th, 2000 9:34:59 PM
As he searches the wall, the warrior shoots back at Saire "Nonam said hold, he drank a potion, he did something and then said kill him - so I did. I was not aware you had any ability to read minds. Somehow I doubt this drow - ANY drow - would say anything. Usually they kill themselves if they can once captured. Blows my mind. I don't know that we're too off course - except that they know we're here. Maybe by going this way we will skirt some more of their defenses." Pausing, the warrior looks up at the diminutive figure and offers "I'm sorry if I deprived you an opportunity to help. I don't know what you can and can't do so I have to assume nothing as it could be deadly to do otherwise. I'll try not to let that happen again (CHA by 14).".
Tericus Monday February 28th, 2000 12:58:59 AM
moves next to Onrad. "Let me help him, ive seen this type of thing before." then he kneels down by Noonan, pulling out his healing pack. then he begins to work on Noonan,trying to find a way to counter the potions poisioning effects
Jus d20=19 d6=4 Monday February 28th, 2000 2:51:59 AM
Pausing by Nonam, Jus gives a quick prayer of thanks that Tericus is with them. Heading down to Gareth and Saire, Jus looks around the walls, trying to discern which spider the Drow was going to touch (d20=perception, d6=secret doors).
Bishop Monday February 28th, 2000 5:20:59 AM
Bishop moves foreward and kneels before Teko. If he is dead her speaks. "Everyone move back and protect us, this may take a bit and Teko will need to be completly healed after I am done. Can any one do that." He awaits the partys answers to his questions as he prepares himself to go and visit his God.
Things Mortal and Immortal (GM Jerry) Monday February 28th, 2000 6:24:59 AM
Gareth looks for the familiar spider and it is not present. Dozens of spiders, familiar and not familiar, adorn the walls, almost seeming to move, but none match the spider symbol you are familiar with. Tericus realizes soon that the seizures he's undergoing are beyond his ability to deal with, however, he does help with such practical things as preventing the mage from swallowing his tongue and helps Onrad hold him. After a few minutes, Nonam's seizure subsides and he collapses into a deep sleep exhausted from both his extra fast exertions of late, and the mixing of the potions. (Perception check for all mage types to realize what has happened, all others may make the check if they wish at -4). Jus looks at the walls covered with spiders and is at a loss (bad rolls huh?) as to even which wall the drow was looking towards. Bishop seems to grow in stature as he towers over the pale limp form of Teko. A shiver of static electricity passes through the party as they witness the contrast between the two.
Kibo Monday February 28th, 2000 2:08:59 PM
Kibo continues his watch dog roll downstairs, relieved at the passing of nausia he felt moments ago.
Gareth d6=4 d6=1 d6=1 Monday February 28th, 2000 3:16:59 PM
Realizing that the symbol they seek is not there he looks on all 3 walls for the secret door he knows is there - somewhere. "Bishop, how is Teko, can you help him?"
Nonam Monday February 28th, 2000 3:17:59 PM
zzzzzzzzz
Onrad Monday February 28th, 2000 7:32:59 PM
"Gareth, my suggestion is that we quickly backtrack back out of this area and proceed the way we were going. I'm afraid we'll miss future spidersigns if we don't. But we need to move. Get as far as we can before we're attacked again. That is as soon as Bishop finishes his efforts on Teko's behalf."
Gareth Monday February 28th, 2000 7:50:59 PM
"Is it possible we already missed the spider sign? Should go back and search some more?
Saire Monday February 28th, 2000 8:56:59 PM
Saire remains leaning over Teko until Bishop comes forward and begins looking ominous. Saire backs up, wringing his hands in nervous wait; looking a little dog shy after mincing words with the big warrior. Saire bends over and releases his rope from the entangled dead drow. "Hmmm... I wonder what we got here?" As Saire begings rifling through the Drow's pockets, tunics, sacks, bags. "One of these buggers has to have something of interest." Nothing is said loudly, because Saire realizes that the others are intent on the well being of their long time traveling companions.
Tericus Tuesday February 29th, 2000 12:50:59 AM
after Nonnan falls asleep, Tericus walks up to Gareth. "He needs to rest for a bit. Not long, but i dont think he can be moved for a few minuets."
Bishop Tuesday February 29th, 2000 1:57:59 AM
Bishop seem completly engossed in what he is doing.
Jus d20=2 Tuesday February 29th, 2000 6:46:59 AM
Not having any luck looking for an exit, Jus glances down at Teko and Nonam. Immediately understanding what happened to Nonam, Jus lets Tericus know [perception=2]. Jus then pulls out his blades and stands in the hallway where the Drow lie -- just in case more dark dwellers arrive from that locale.
Loot or Booty? (GM Jerry) Tuesday February 29th, 2000 7:24:59 AM
Saire finds that the drow are wearing adamantite chainmail, bucklers, swords, and daggers. They also have on dark cloaks and boots. They each carry hand crossbows and darts in a quiver. They seem uniformly equipped with standard issue supplies like troops usually are...
Gods and Men (GM Jerry) Tuesday February 29th, 2000 7:26:59 AM
DM Jerry: All grows quiet as Parnoth seems to fade a bit seeming to become a bit like the shadow which strangely he does not have. He goes into a trance and mumbles things unintelligible that makes the air around him alive with static energy. Bishop: Bishop places his hands on Tekos chest as they crackel with energy, the tempeture in the room seems to have droped 10 degrees or so. He is concentrating deeply but seems almost at peace. DM Jerry: Slowly but surely, Bishop's perception changes. He leaves the land of the living and stands before the throne that stands guard between the realities of life and death. A powerful entity stands there, a monster dressed all in black and imminating evil. A single eye shows forth seeing into the soul. After a moment the form changes to that of a middle ages human like form. Gargul (DM Jerry): "Ahh, Bishop my servant. Welcome. I've been watching. We all have... Gargul (DM Jerry): Rest for a moment and tell me of your need. Bishop: Bishop kneels and places his head and right palm to the floor. "Father thank you for again greeting your dutiful son. I would love nothing better to sit with you again and share some of that exellent darkwood tea you prepare so well but I am afraid one of the companions I was set to help has travled here to the other side. I have come to see if it is his time, or if he wishes to reamin with you. If not I would beceech you to release his soul back to me so that he can continue the fight for justice he has begun." Gargul (DM Jerry): Bishop, in these troubled times, you're faith makes my heart glad. Teko has indeed been most restless, constantly asking those who have looked after him about your safety. He indeed does with to return. And it is not his time. He has much to accomplish and many things yet to learn. I am pleased to return him to you with my blessing without hesitation....for once. However, I perceive the possibility that the mortals that you have joined yourself to may take this sign as a precursor to many such happenings. They may think that now that you have joined with them that your influence protects them from the gates of the afterlife. Warn them well, that such pompousness could be their undoing. I also would intervene where my fellow gods would not and offer one small bit of advice. 'Stay to the path you began.' I shall suffer at good Brother Alemi's hands for this, but I offer it freely. So it is done, Teko is raised, and you must be on your way. Now Go!!! DM Jerry: Bishop is hurled from Gargul's sight and back into his body with the power of a bodyslam. This loving "Godpat" wakes him from his reverie instantly. Then Teko takes a faltering breath and opens his eyes.
Kibo d100=17 Tuesday February 29th, 2000 2:31:59 PM
Growing anxious, Kibo peeks out of the lower level secret door, looking and listening intently (still invisible - easily made detect noises check). He continues to think about how easily the group was set upon via the use of secret doors. Had he the time, he would scour the halls for more such openings, but time presses...he wishes the others would hurry up -- it's always dangerous to stay in one place to long in the camp of the enemy, he concludes.
Nonam Tuesday February 29th, 2000 3:57:59 PM
Nonam lays sleeping but is still surrounded by flames, which Tericus discovers are cold to the touch but not harmful. The additional presence of stoneskins makes it difficult for the healer to do much. Nevertheless, the heavy presence of magic probably indicates that Nonam isn't hurt too badly.
Gareth Tuesday February 29th, 2000 4:00:59 PM
The warrior turns his attention from the walls and watches Bishop when he feels the temperature change. He sees Teko begin to breath and is heard to utter one word "Wow...".
Onrad Tuesday February 29th, 2000 7:44:59 PM
Onrad finally breaks the silence giving Bishop a huge hug and a grin. "Thanks. You truly are a godsend. Teko, welcome back! Now, however, we have a worn out mage. What can we do for him." Onrad looks down at the mage's head in his own lap and grins hugely. He starts lightly slapping Nonam's face. Then he pours a bit of water on it. ....ooh that looked cold. "What do you say Gareth? Back to our original hallway? It's what I suggest.
Saire Tuesday February 29th, 2000 8:20:59 PM
Saire hums an old walking song as he quickly rifles through the drow's belongings (old nervous habit). Saire pockets the drow knives for later use. "Ratz, I don't get it! They cast spells, yet they carry no spell books, or spell components. What is this? How can..." Saire stops cold when he feels the room temperature drop. "Wooo.... that's creepy." Silence. Teko breathes. "I've never seen anything like it. That was a fraction of the time it took for that old priest at the Temple of Alemi to raise Rodger McFarlund." Saire rises and is ready to move.
Saire Tuesday February 29th, 2000 8:23:59 PM
"Not to mention, after several hours of chanting, that old man heaved over like a wet sack of potatos. And Old Rodger was still dead."
Jus d20=11 Tuesday February 29th, 2000 9:26:59 PM
Jus, more than a little awed at Bishop, mumbles barely above a whisper, "Wow, Bishop. I had no idea you were that powerful." Waking himself with a shake, he kneels down to Teko, seeing if any healing is still needing (made perception).
Tericus Wednesday March 1st, 2000 12:48:59 AM
not confortable with Bishop's summening of Garguls power, Tericus waits outside in the hall until the ceremorny is over, then he goes back and checks on Noonan. seeing there isnt much he can do, hw goes and checks on Teko to see what condition he is in
Bishop Wednesday March 1st, 2000 3:16:59 AM
Bishop shakes his head and rises. "The Father sends his blessing and greetings. He has asked that I inform you that my presence here with you is not to raise you back from the dead but to help you from death in the first place. He also sends word that we shoulld 'Stay to the path you began.' This information the Father gives us even though it will cost him with the other Gods. Our friend there will need much healing if he is to move today at all. My othere advice for us all is that all I have left to cheat death is the potion you all gave me."
Teko Wednesday March 1st, 2000 3:34:59 AM
Though Teko himself remains quite immobile, his eyes begin to move about. In a matter of seconds, his eyes focus and with mouth half open, he gazes at his friends, briefly, one after the other. Finally, in a serious tone, he speaks. "My mother told me that my stealing those pies from the window sill would come back to haunt me. She was ever so right. Now what say we get to eating those pies?" And he grins. Grimacing against the pain, he grins.
12:30 and All's well. (GM Jerry) Wednesday March 1st, 2000 2:44:59 PM
Nonam comes around slowly with Onrad's uh.... ministrations. Teko hovers on the edge of death his injuries still telling.
Nonam Wednesday March 1st, 2000 3:51:59 PM
::grooaaan:: Nonam props himself on his elbows and whispers, "Where's my staff?" Once he gets it, he uses it to help him stand up. The mage rises slowly and is clearly putting nearly all of his weight on the catstaff. Once standing he remains still for a second and begins to speak slowly, "Before... THAT happened, I read their thoughts. They were afraid of us and didn't know why we were here. That's why they were taking Teko. They wanted to take him to their leaders so they could interrogate his spirit and find out our purpose here. Further, they didn't know which glyph they were looking for in here, they had a spell to help them find it. So the drow may know there are some people down here, but they don't know why. Things are not as bad as we feared." Then, clearly not having learned his lesson, Nonam looks over at Saire and says, "Here maybe this will help." He casts detect magic over the drow. The spell comes off, but Nonam crashes back down onto the floor. As he hits the ground he mutters, "I want the boots if they're magic."
Gareth d20=6 Wednesday March 1st, 2000 5:39:59 PM
The warrior pulls a potion of complete healing out of his pack. "Here Teko, drink this. It should do the trick.". Turning to Saire he says "Are those cloaks useable by us? They conceal pretty good, don't they? If so I'd suggest we acquire as many as we can.". Seeing Nonam collapse again he says "OK guys, we have to have Nonam back at full strngth and fast. Otherwise we'll have to carry him - and I'd rather have my hands free for battle. What can we do?". After thinking about it a minute, the wiley (at least this time) warrior has a flash of brilliance. He rummages through the bag of holding until he finds what he's looking for. He pulls out a potion of vitality. "I don't know if another potion is the best idea right now Nonam, but this is a potion of vitality. Want it?" (Int by 6).
Saire Wednesday March 1st, 2000 8:09:59 PM
"Saire still kneeling over the drow, listens closely as Gareth speaks. Upon hearing Gareth's comment about a potion, Saire's eyebrows raise. "You wanna kill'em, we need a scroll of healing or something. But, as far as potions... he's through with those for a while." Saire pulls the two robes off the drow. "Yes, I do believe we can use these robes. I've been noticing them." He tosses them to Gareth. "There seems to be something awefully peculiar about them, like they absorb light or something."
Tericus Thursday March 2nd, 2000 12:48:59 AM
"We need to get moving. I know Nonnan is weak, but staying in one place is hazardous to our health."
Bishop d100=28 Thursday March 2nd, 2000 2:00:59 AM
Bishop begins to get edgy so he fades into the shadows untill the group has made a decission on what to do next.
Kibo Thursday March 2nd, 2000 3:17:59 AM
Downstairs, Kibo briefly senses Nonam's presense as it fades away once again. Growing a little irritated, the scout firmly pushes the distracting emotion aside, realizing it will only cloud judgment and hinder performance.
Onrad Thursday March 2nd, 2000 4:40:59 AM
"I agree Tericus. We must move. Strip the drow of what he has. Spread them amongst those easiest to hit first, then to the fighters. Gareth, if you would lead the way please I'll get the rear again and help Nonam. Let's move folks!"
Jus Thursday March 2nd, 2000 4:43:59 AM
Jus kneels beside Nonam and asks, "Hey lazy oaf, are you going to join us or not? Seriously, glad to have you two back with us." He nods to Onrad to help him pick Nonam up and carry him downstairs. "Down there we'll at least have some space between us and any attacks."
(GM Jerry) Thursday March 2nd, 2000 4:45:59 AM
As Nonam casts, an eerie green light covers the Drow head to toe. Once stripped, the party sees that the armor, swords, daggers, crossbows, shields, cloaks, and boots are glowing emerald green.
Nonam d20=4 Thursday March 2nd, 2000 4:49:59 PM
"First, I want a pair of those boots." Nonam scoots over to a drow, takes off the boots, and puts them in his big robe pocket. Then Nonam stands back up with the aid of his staff. He moves slowly but already seems to be getting stronger. He pulls a piece of jerky from somewhere inside his robe and begins to gnaw on it. He starts to walk out but he feels drawn back to the glyphs. "Everybody humor me and make one last effort to look for our upside down spider in here." Regardless of the reaction, Nonam focuses all his attention on the glyphs hoping to find the right one. (percep=4, made by 14)
Gareth Thursday March 2nd, 2000 5:51:59 PM
The warrior hands a cloak to Teko and Tericus. "Here guys, maybe these will help some. We'll collect more as we go.". He then turn to the others "I'd say we take the advice of a god over any ideas we ourselves have. That seems to have worked well for us over the years. Let's get going.". Seeing how everyone is able to move by themselves, the warrior heads back down the stairs - listening for Nonam in case he notices something.
Saire Thursday March 2nd, 2000 10:33:59 PM
Saire stands, stretches, and follows Gareth down the stairs. "There's a serious lack of good loot in this place. We're gonna run out of potions of healing soon Gareth. Not that its your fault, I'm just making an observation. Plus Nonam and the others can't go on casting spells left and right without resting. I guess we don't have a choice though." Saire stops and turns around, speaking back up the stairs, "Someone needs to fill Nonam in on Bishop's vision! His God said we should go this way." Saire points down the stairs.
Kibo d100=71 d100=83 Friday March 3rd, 2000 1:11:59 AM
Now that he hears the others starting to come down, Kibo says, "I'm still invisible, so don't come charging down here! I'm going to scout the hallway, again." Kibo slips out into the lower hall, and heads away from the stairs, back toward the intersection(Made stealth rolls).
Tericus Friday March 3rd, 2000 1:35:59 AM
Tericus puts on the drow's cloak. "This is a nice cloak, too bad it has blood stains all over it." then he moves on with everyone else, keeping an eye on Noonan, in case he needs any help
Teko Friday March 3rd, 2000 2:32:59 AM
After an amazing recovery from Gareth's potion, Teko takes a deep breath, "Thanks Gareth. And Bishop, there are not thanks enough." Teko bows to them both, and indeed to everyone in the party. "I will not forget what you have done for me this day. Many thanks." Turning immediately to the business at hand, he examines the cloak he is given. "I wonder if this is better than the one I'm wearing..."
Onrad Friday March 3rd, 2000 4:41:59 AM
Waiting for all the others to move off, Onrad picks up the two swords and tries them out with a few simulated moves. "Niiiiice. I've always heard about Drow weapons. I think I'll see how well they spill Drow blood. He pulls his "babies" out of their scabbards and binds them to his backpack. He whispers, "Don't worry lovelies, I'm just letting these guys have a chance at spilling their own for a bit." He then puts the drow weapons in his scabbards and draws them again continuing to practice with them a bit. "Anyone want these daggers? Or the bucklers? Or the crossbows? Free magic folks, might as well try it out, unless you think your stuff will pull a 'Gareth.' Hehe."
We're off to see the Matron... (DM Jerry) Friday March 3rd, 2000 4:51:59 AM
As Nonam puts on the boots, he realizes they are way too small. However, they slowly change to fit his fee. He does not see the spider glyph he is looking for. Kibo makes it to the intersection and notices no trace of drow activity. The blood and gore is still there as are the bodies of the fallen. Tericus' drow robe is also tight. It changes to fit the wearer. Teko finds it hard to tell whether his cloak is better or not than the Drow one he holds. His sure is cleaner though.
Nonam Friday March 3rd, 2000 4:43:59 PM
Deciding that the symbol isn't here, Nonam follows the others back down. He lectures as he goes, "Now what he said was that we should follow the path we began. The path we first began was following upside-down spiders. Should we have found said spider glyph up there then that would have been the path we were following, right? Since we didn't, I suppose its a moot point." As he rambles and moves around, Nonam's strength seems to return. Finally Nonam remembers the ring, "How's it going, Kibo?"
Tericus Sunday March 5th, 2000 6:59:59 AM
tugs at the robe a bit while it shapes around his body. "Well, I know its magical. Hopefully, it will do me some good." then he turns to Onrad "I dont know how to use any of this stuff, let someone else take it." then he follows behind Noonan.
Gareth Sunday March 5th, 2000 6:10:59 PM
The warrior takes a look at those who have donned the drow cloaks to see if they seem to become less visible. He pauses long enough to pull off a pair of boots and a cloak from the dead for himself and put them on. He picks up one of their swords and tests it. "Hmmm. I like mine better...". He puts it back down. He also gets a few daggars, replaces his own with the new ones which are undoubtedly magical and deposits his quickly in his pack. "OK guys, lets rumble. Onrad, how is Pa- I mean the ring of regeneration working? I think we're going to find out down here.". Whene everyone looks ready, the warrior speaks a command, turns invisible, and follows Kibo down the hall. Ready...
Onrad Sunday March 5th, 2000 8:48:59 PM
Onrad gives those hanging around a playful push and follows the others down the stairs and back through the secret doors. Onrad whispers "It works by itself Tericus, but if you don't feel comfortable. Guys, there's more bodies out here in the downstairs hallway. Grab what you will. Hey Kibo, load up my friend. You're small, see if one of the sets of armor will fit you. Grab some daggers and one of the crossbows if you can use it. Can you use a long sword? Grab a buckler. We've got to make you harder to hit....unless you're hiding rings and stuff on you." Onrad grins. He takes the smallest set of armor to Kibo. Whispering still, he says, "Try this on. Quickly. No, it's worth a few minutes to make you able to take a hit. No, I insist."
Onrad Sunday March 5th, 2000 8:49:59 PM
[David, what regeneration ring? Email me. I'm confused.]
Saire Sunday March 5th, 2000 9:06:59 PM
As Saire watches Gareth examine the others in their new found robes, Saire jabs, "The robes can't be all that great if there covered in blood. I mean they didn't protect the drow." Saire cracks a grin, "and if they can't protect you from an attack from one such as Gareth, what CAN they protect you from?" Obviously a joke. Saire watches the drow being plucked dry by the party, "Heeeeyy... save something for me." Saire skips down the hall and grabs a few daggers. He holds the dagger out to examine it more closely, when Saire notices his own reflection in the shining metal. "Blast, that reminds me; I'm completely visible." Saire clicks his heels and vanishes. Then Saire runs down the hall to the intersection. "Well we venture forth again, and not 1 minute later I don't know where anyone is. What's new?"
Gareth Sunday March 5th, 2000 10:35:59 PM
The warrior smiles slowly into a large grin as he moves down the hall... "Let's hope their magic stays as wimpy. Hey Nonam, how were you able to not be hit by their attacks? I saw them land spells and hit you with crossbow bolts - but they just bounced off. What WAS all that about and can I get some? Somehow I think I'm gonna need all the help I can get.".
Jus Monday March 6th, 2000 12:50:59 AM
Jus heads downstairs, ready to find some boots, cloak, daggers, and hopefully some rings from the unlucky Drow laying below. Wearing Drow garbage may be against his better tastes, but Jus knows this is no time to have reservations.
Kibo d100=24 Monday March 6th, 2000 2:16:59 AM
Once satisfied that others are watching the halls, Kibo does as Onrad bids, looking for light-weight armor that won't impede his stealth skills. As an afterthought, he grabs a couple of daggers. He tells Nonam (mentally), "I really could do with some healing, if any can be spared." Once preparations are completed, and everybody is happy, Kibo takes the lead, going first down the right hallway to the round room, to scout out for traps (successful roll).
Teko Monday March 6th, 2000 2:43:59 AM
"I think I'll pass on the cloak, but I will take one of the daggers. I'm completely spell-less now, so I look forward to the time when we can recover our magic." Teko follows suit with the others and uses a charge from his ring to become invisible. "On we go." And he moves forward.
Nonam Monday March 6th, 2000 3:29:59 AM
Nonam gets down to the bodies and holds out a potion of extra-healing for Kibo, he thinks into the ring, "How about this?" Then he looks at Gareth and grins, "It's magic." Then the wizard whispers an arcane word, and he and his staff melt into the shadows. At least you think that's what would have happened if he wasn't surrounded by flames. "Seriously, I can set you up later when I have a chance to memorize again. I'm nearly out myself."
Bishop Monday March 6th, 2000 3:53:59 AM
Bishop continues to hide in the shadows as he waits for the hammer to fall.
Looting and Scooting (DM Jerry) Monday March 6th, 2000 4:55:59 AM
Gareth and Saire pick up 3 daggers each. Jus outfits himself with new boots, cloak, and two daggers. Even he has to be impressed with the sleek make of this armor and weapons. Kibo finds only elven chain available. However, it is possible that the cloak and boots added to the magic of the armor and buckler may come close to offsetting any stealth effectiness loss. He also grabs 2 daggers. Teko takes one dagger. Gareth and Teko turn invisible. Kibo pauses at the opening to the chamber. It is as before: a 30' diameter chamber that looks like the bottom of an hourglass. As Kibo looks up he sees that the narrow portion of the hourglass is about 10' in diameter. There is a ladder that climbs vertically from the floor in the center of the chamber up through the narrow center section of the hourglass. The ladder stops 50' above--20' to the top of the chamber and 30' through the aperture of the bottleneck--seeming to end at some sort of lip like the top of a well or something. There is a slight smell of "something" in the air up the shaft. Perhaps it's the smell of feminine perfume...or is it asparagus?
Saire d100=72 Monday March 6th, 2000 6:43:59 AM
Saire walks into the hour glass shaped room, and peers up into the sphincter of death. "No way, uh uh, aint gonna do it. Thats the most vurnerable position I think I've ever seen in my entire life. You guys are stupider than you look if you try to go up that ladder. I think going down this hall over here sounds like a good plan." As a display of mercy, Saire will check the bottom of the ladder for traps, in case one of his hasty friends decides that climbing these deadly stairs sounds enticing. [In true Saireian fashion he fails his Find traps check 72/55. Who designed this die roll program. If it is suppossed to be completely random, how come I've failed every check since this game started (almost)]
Nonam d20=6 d20=2 Monday March 6th, 2000 3:04:59 PM
Nonam checks the entrance of the hourglass room for the spider glyph (percep 6/18). Then he looks around inside the hourglass room, without actually entering, to see if there's one in there (percep 2/18). As he looks, he mutters in, "I wouldn't go in there if I were you, Saire."
Onrad Monday March 6th, 2000 5:59:59 PM
Onrad begins cleaning the hallway of the drow, one by one tossing them in the flames. He takes two daggers for himself as well as a pair of boots and a cloak. He makes sure everyone has what they want first and strips each of armor and stuff before performing his grisly task. He whispers, "No bodies, no speaking with their own dead to find out what happened here." He turns when Saire makes his, uh, comments. "It's about my turn to be a stupid guinea pig if we need one."
Gareth Monday March 6th, 2000 7:14:59 PM
The warrior heads down the hall. Since the scouts appear to see no traps on the ladder, the warrior climbs it. "It's the most likely way since it's the most vulnerable. Wait here a minute.". He peers up over the landing - if he makes it that far.
Jus Monday March 6th, 2000 10:57:59 PM
Jus stands on the outskirts of the funnel, ready to head up to Gareth if combat begins. Keeping his voice low, Jus mentions to Nonam and Teko that he has some Nap potions they can use when we have about 30 minutes to spare.
Teko Tuesday March 7th, 2000 1:17:59 AM
"I'll certainly take you up on one of those Nap potions, Jus, when the time comes." Teko, while waiting for the others to check the ladder for traps, takes a good look around the room. He glances periodically at the way in, looking for any uninvited guests.
Tericus Tuesday March 7th, 2000 1:30:59 AM
moves just into the room, right by the doorway, and loads his sling, in case someone or thing tries to cause Gareth any trouble
Bishop Tuesday March 7th, 2000 2:09:59 AM
Bishop stays well away from the Hourglass shaped room for now.
Kibo d20=18 d8+3=11 d8=4 d8=8 Tuesday March 7th, 2000 3:21:59 AM
Kibo, who was WAY in front of everyone else when scouting the entrance to the hourglass room, wisely decides that it is too risky, and let's Nonam know this judgement before starting down the other branch, checking for traps. He doesn't get very far from the entrance to the hourglass room when he sees a herd of heroes stupidly ambling toward it, intent upon entry. He immediately launches himself, blocking the blokes from certain stupidit. "Stop," he hisses, "Stay clear of there...we'll go that route if the other fails to display the spider symbol." With that, Kibo ambles back over, checking for traps down the new hall. (Previously, he did decide to don the elven chain, cloak, etc. for the protection, and also drank the potion of extra-healing for 23 points bringing him up to 43 hps - need stats on new equipment).
The Ladder: A new CD by Yes (DM Jerry) Tuesday March 7th, 2000 3:58:59 AM
Saire finds no traps on the botto of the ladder. Nonam doesn't spot the spider sign near the entrance or in the room looking from the entrance. Gareth, who was already moving down the hall (see last turn) arrives at the entrance to the chamber and without hesitation, ignores Kibo's plea and climbs the ladder. As he enters the bottleneck portion, the vertical shaft above the hourglass chamber, he suddenly becomes visible. His armor suddenly feels slightly restrictive--encumbering. He peeks over the landing. There is a 10' lip surrounding the shaft. No exits. Teko finds no traps within the hourglass room. Tericus also ignores Kibo entering the room and stationing himself inside the entrance.
Gareth d20=5 d20=2 d20=12 Tuesday March 7th, 2000 5:24:59 AM
Upon feeling the affect on his armor, the warrior immediately puts his feet on the outside of the ladder and easily slides down it as fast as he can go, pausing only to slow his descent at the bottom (Dex). He moves back to the door. "No exits that way - I'm betting it's a trap (Int). Something happened to my armor. It doesn't feel right. And I'm clearly visible again - maybe something up there affects magic...". He focuses his attention exclusively on his armor for the moment and tries to feel if it is becoming any tighter. If he feels the slightest change he instantly and rapidly starts pulling it off (Dex).
Kibo Tuesday March 7th, 2000 1:59:59 PM
Stunned at the total disregard of his warning, Kibo folds his hands across his chest, "Fine, if you don't need my services, I'll gladly stand back while you fools run to your deaths." He clambers to the back of the line, wanting as much space between him and whatever mess the party gets into.
Nonam Tuesday March 7th, 2000 2:57:59 PM
To Kibo, "Don't look at me, I didn't go in there... no, I suppose it's my fault. I don't guess I passed on the message. I guess I'm still not thinking clearly yet." After that Nonam keeps his eyes on the hole at the top in case something else happens. As he watches he lectures some more, "Gareth, you likely wandered into a no-magic zone, and things will return to normal soon. IF instead, that was a dispell magic trap strong enough to kill your armor, then everything you have is probably toast. You're probably okay... I hope."
Gareth Tuesday March 7th, 2000 5:38:59 PM
When Kibo goes off, the warrior offers a consolation "We detected no traps and they're going to make it tough. We have to explore all possible directions. That's why I took the risk and did not expect you or anyone else to. It's my job - which can be rather hazardous at times. I DO appreciate your input and ask that you continue to give it - even if I disgregard a warning. I still had to check."
Saire Tuesday March 7th, 2000 9:25:59 PM
Saire exits the room, and waits for the party to gather before heading down the hall.
Jus Wednesday March 8th, 2000 12:38:59 AM
"Kibo, we're listening." With a glance to Gareth, Jus adds, "Some of us are just a bit more 'Paladin' than the rest. In the meantime, I suggest we should avoid all talk of why we are here and our path. I have little doubt we are being watched and probably listened to."
Tericus Wednesday March 8th, 2000 12:43:59 AM
leaves the room with Gareth, then turns to Kibo, "Dont worry, no one listens to me either."
Teko Wednesday March 8th, 2000 2:44:59 AM
When Teko sees Gareth, visible and experimenting with his armor, he takes quick interest. When Gareth mentions that something has happened to his armor, Teko immediately leaves the room through the door from which he came. Sounding not a little embarrassed, Teko mutters to Kibo, "I bow to your greater wisdom. Sorry."
Bishop Wednesday March 8th, 2000 5:14:59 AM
Bishop catches up to Saire. Wispering from the shadows he speaks. "I do not know what is wrong with me here in this plcae but I am as on edge as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Is it me or do we seem to be making agonizing progress?"
Onrad (DM Jerry) Wednesday March 8th, 2000 5:17:59 AM
"So Gareth, find out which it is. Try to turn invisible again and see if you can. Or something else if you don't want to risk that."
Onrad (DM Jerry) Wednesday March 8th, 2000 5:20:59 AM
Gareth finds that his armor returns to it's normal feel once he leaves the bottleneck portion of the room. All is quiet. No monsters are breathing down your neck. The Battlemaze drips is normal drips and makes it's normal creaks. All is fine. Nothing is wrong.
Kibo d100=62 Wednesday March 8th, 2000 2:03:59 PM
Kibo begins searching for traps down the hallway running next to the bottle-neck room. Mentally to Nonam, he says, "Perhaps ya'll could look for secret doors while I'm looking for traps?"
Gareth Wednesday March 8th, 2000 4:40:59 PM
The warrior turns invisible again and follows Kibo down the hall - not liking the fact that all is well...
Nonam Wednesday March 8th, 2000 5:49:59 PM
"Gareth, wait a second. Kibo wants to have time to check for traps without us setting them off. He suggests we start looking for secret doors, so that no more Drow jump out behind him... I think it would be a good idea to do as he asks." Nonam starts moving slowly down the hall checking for spider symbols, secret doors, or other oddities. "By the way Tericus, I pay attention to what you say too. The last thing you said was that you knew the stuff was magical but didn't know how to work it so someone else should take it. I believed you to be speaking to Onrad so I didn't acknowledge it. If you were speaking to me, I apologize, but I quite agree, now isn't the time or place to be experimenting. In fact I don't recall putting these boots on. I thought I was taking them and putting them in my robe pocket for later study [see my earlier post and you'll see], but low and behold, there they are on my feet."
Onrad Wednesday March 8th, 2000 8:41:59 PM
"Amazing how that works isn't it Nonam?" Onrad thinks about closing both the secret doors behind them, but changes his mind. "Perhaps we'll hear someone coming this way. I doubt it though." He turns to Tericus. "I think I misunderstood you. Sorry. I didn't realize you were advising against wearing the items. I thought you genuinely didn't know how to operate them. I thought it was funny that a trouper as experienced as you didn't know that." Onrad faces the rear of the party ready for action. Part of him would like some because he's bored back here. However, he knows he's needed here and that this is the logical place for him.
Saire Wednesday March 8th, 2000 8:48:59 PM
Saire remains invisible. He over hears Nonam's conversation with Gareth, regarding Kibo's thoughts on traps and secret doors. Saire walks along the right side of the hall checking for traps and secret doors, but making sure to remain well behind Kibo the scout. Saire knows that Kibo will have found a trap when flames bellow forth. Saire nods in agreement when Bishop finally decides to speak with him.
Tericus Thursday March 9th, 2000 1:35:59 AM
looks at Noonan. "I wasnt implying that i dont know how to use them, I was just saying that others have more skill and handeling things like daggers and crossbows than I do." then he looks around a bit, "So, which way are we going?"
Jus Thursday March 9th, 2000 2:24:59 AM
Jus smiles in spite of himself -- the party may argue and bicker, but it certainly pulls together when it counts. And besides, this is getting to be a LOT of fun!
Teko Thursday March 9th, 2000 2:41:59 AM
Teko assists in searching the party's path for anything other than traps.
The Way Less Travelled (DM Jerry) d6=5 d20=15 d6=4 d100=70 d100=86 d6=4 Thursday March 9th, 2000 4:38:59 AM
Kibo scours the hallway for traps and finds none. Nonam finds no secret doors, however he does find a spider-sign. Hoody Hoo! It's very small and at the lower left hand corner of the wall near the floor at the end of the hallway around the corner where the hallway turns right, goes 10' and then dead ends. (I've shown this hallway on previous maps. I can send again if needed.) Saire and Teko also find no secret doors or traps. This hallway smells slightly musty. There is a small spiderweb with a very active tiny spider, on the left side of the hallway about 30' down, who has trapped a larger spider and seems very excited about it.
Kibo Thursday March 9th, 2000 2:10:59 PM
Kibo states, "Well, there's either a door or a magical transport of some sort here...what was it we did at that first sign back at the start of this place?" Kibo searches both the crook of the hall, as well as its end for secret doors.
Nonam Thursday March 9th, 2000 3:30:59 PM
Nonam says, "Saire, you seem like a sensible sort, unlike some elves I know. What say when we get out of here, we open up a shop or something in Floating City and never do anything like this again?" Then Nonam crouches down to look at his spider symbol. He points it out and says, "Gentlemen, I believe that this is the way to go."
Gareth Thursday March 9th, 2000 5:33:59 PM
The warrior holds as Nonam suggests he let Kibo get farther down the hall. "Good. I was hoping someone would find it. I think this looks like a way not visited for a long time. Maybe long forgotten - or at least I hope so. So go ahead, open it". He stands ready to help.
Saire Thursday March 9th, 2000 8:32:59 PM
Saire hears Nonam's words, and responds, "No sensible person would be here right now, But thanks anyway. I have a shop in Plateau City, a very nice one. I hope to return to it someday. I would be honored if you would come visit me. We could watch the evening twilight come and go at the little table next to the second floor window, right above the store front. Eating boiled potatoes, drinking cider and playings a nice game of chess. I would like that very much." Somebody found something. A spider sign? Saire moves forward. "Where?"
Onrad Thursday March 9th, 2000 11:37:59 PM
Onrad stays back at the intersection listening intently for other inhabitants of this vile place.
Teko Friday March 10th, 2000 3:11:59 AM
As soon as Teko hears of the discovered spider sign, he heads directly to it.
Tericus Friday March 10th, 2000 3:14:59 AM
"Finally, we found it. Lets get going." Tericus says while moving towards where the spider is
Jus Sunday March 12th, 2000 12:58:59 AM
Jus walks towards the others, staying far enough back to allow room if a fight ensues. Trying to keep his incredible curiosity in check, Jus asks "So, Teko, what was it like to die? Did you meet anyone you know? Any gods? What did it feel like?"
Signs and Portents (DM Jerry) d6=3 Monday March 13th, 2000 5:47:59 AM
Kibo finds no secret doors either at the end of the hallway or in the crook of the hallway. [Gentlemen, it has been an honor to be your DM. Anthony takes over tomorrow.]
Kibo Monday March 13th, 2000 2:06:59 PM
Suddenly, Kibo looks up, and peering at the ceiling, says, "Perhaps a trap door?" Not being able to reach that high (he's a halfling, remember), he asks Gareth for a boast to check above. If nothing there, he turns to the floors for doors.
Nonam Monday March 13th, 2000 5:34:59 PM
Nonam begins tapping his foot impatiently. Whether he wants Gareth to hurry up and lift Kibo or just for Kibo to give the all clear is hard to tell.
Saire Monday March 13th, 2000 8:13:59 PM
Saire, hearing Nonam tapping his foot impatiently, joins in with a ruckus counter rhythm. [slow and sarcastic like Han Solo] "Why don't you just trace the spider sign with your little finger and open the door. Meanwhile Nonam and I will stand here until we're liches too. You don't want us to go ahead of you, but you take all day up there." Oooppss... shouldn't have said that, but Oh well. My legs are cramping after all.
Teko Tuesday March 14th, 2000 1:07:59 AM
"Jus, death is...well, disorienting. In the same way that putting a telescope to your eye for the first time is disorienting. One's senses are enhanced, although that's not quite the right word. Enhanced, but in a different direction. How's that? That's all I'll say for now. I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to talk about..."
Jus Tuesday March 14th, 2000 1:29:59 AM
Glad Teko is talking while everyone waits for the spider sign to be traced, Jus listens attentively. With Teko's 'not sure how much I'm allowed to way', Jus' curiosity is even stronger. "Did you actually talk with Gargul? Are you of follower of his, now? Why wouldn't you be allowed to talk about it?" For lack of better to do, Jus begins searching for secret doors while he speaks.
Tericus Tuesday March 14th, 2000 2:06:59 AM
"I guess we arnt going anywhere for a bit" Tericus says to himself, then he starts humming softly, waiting for something to happen
Bishop Tuesday March 14th, 2000 2:09:59 AM
Bishop chuckles to himself at all the nieve questions about death. In spite of himself there are times her truely likes this rag tag group of men.
D.M. (Anthony) The pit of Dispair d6=6 d6=1 Tuesday March 14th, 2000 2:29:59 AM
Kibo finds nothing above although he searches diligently, much to the pain in the neck of those holding him up. Jus on the other hand simply walks to the wall and flicks a switch that is now completely visible to all, why didn't any one else see it. The secret door slides away to reveal an extremely large room. The room runs 60' east to west and 80'north and south. The secret door opens in the middle of the east wall. In the north wall there are large double doors. Directly across from the secret door is a ladder that looks as if it climbs up about 60' to an open hallway. This exit and the height of the room give the alarming impression of being on the bottom of a pit.
Saire d100=95 Tuesday March 14th, 2000 2:43:59 AM
Saire walks forward and peers around Jus, "Holy Moly, that's a big room!" (in aloud airy whisper) Saire prepares his rope then leans over to check the floor just beyond the door for traps. [And Saire continues his losing streak of failed checks with a 95.] Saire steps on the end of his rope and trips a step forward, right on top of the area he was attempting to examine.
Kibo Tuesday March 14th, 2000 5:24:59 AM
Still invisible, Kibo mutters, "Let me take care of this." Stepping into the room, he quickly scans the area for further spider symbols, then proceeds to the ladder and climbs upward to get a view.
Nonam Tuesday March 14th, 2000 8:22:59 AM
Not wanting to waste time with extra rooms, Nonam moves forward and traces the spider symbol three times as per instructions.
Onrad Tuesday March 14th, 2000 2:13:59 PM
Onrad seeing Kibo go up the ladder shakes his head in wonder. He thinks that a bored hero is a horrible thing. Then he thinks that such thinking is dangerous and will bring the monsters out of the walls again. He renews his vigilance. "We're overdue for visitors. Stay vigilant. Keep moving, my comrades."
Tericus Tuesday March 14th, 2000 3:42:59 PM
seeing everyone moving in different directions and doing unwise things, Tericus stays where he is at, and pulls his healing bag off his shoulder, rummaging through it a bit "I'm going to need more bandages soon if we keep this up."
Teko Wednesday March 15th, 2000 1:17:59 AM
Teko refrains from answering any of Jus queries with anything more than a bright smile. Instead, he enters the room, watching for the effects of the others' preliminary explorations.
Jus Wednesday March 15th, 2000 1:41:59 AM
Jus really, really, wants to ask more questions, but falls silent when the huge chamber is revealed. He waits a moment to allow Kibo time to climb a bit, then steps quietly into the room, bow drawn.
D.M. (Anthony) Jacobs Ladder d20=20 Wednesday March 15th, 2000 4:25:59 AM
There are no spider symbols close by only the new hall opeing up, and the rumble of greating stone coming from up the hall behind you. Kibo gets across the room and 1/4 the way up the ladder. Everyone else can see the ladder bounce around, clearly marking that someone is climbing it, as a matter of fact if you consentrate you can even see which rungs are depressed with weight. this does not happen to cross Kibos mind however (crit failed observation check) and he continuses his merry way up the ladder to the end of his movement before it does happen to cross his mind.
Kibo d20=17 Wednesday March 15th, 2000 5:34:59 AM
Not particular worried about stealth at the moment (he figures with everybody else around, it's pretty much useless), Kibo continues to quickly ascend the ladder, hoping to gain a perspective of the room from above, and to spot any symbols in the hall overhead.
Tericus Wednesday March 15th, 2000 8:09:59 AM
turns in the dircetion of the grating stone, and gripps his staff in his hands. "I dont like the sound of that." he stands his ground, hoping someone will come to his aid if something should attack
Jus Wednesday March 15th, 2000 11:09:59 AM
Looking down at himself, Jus is suprised, and a bit chagrined, that he is still invisible. Taking advantage of it, he heads over to the base of the ladder, keeping his bow aimed upwards, ready for an attack.
Onrad Wednesday March 15th, 2000 5:19:59 PM
Onrad races back down the hallway looking desperately for where their retreat is being cut off and some way to stop it. "It's a trap!" He screams.
Saire Wednesday March 15th, 2000 8:40:59 PM
Invisible Saire notices once again the great double doors on the north wall. "That's interesting!" He quickly walks forward to examine the doors more closely. Just visibly at the moment; NO TOUCHING. The grating noise from the hall encouraging him on as enters the great room, leaving the hall behind.
Teko Thursday March 16th, 2000 1:27:59 AM
Hearing Onrad's scream and his footfalls rushing down the hallway, Teko chuckles, "Can we say, 'fear of commitment'?" Teko continues watching the goings on in the room.
D.M. (Anthony) Baby go Boom 7d6(3+4+4+4+5+5+4)=29 d10=2 d10=7 Thursday March 16th, 2000 8:34:59 PM
As Onrad runs back down the hall he gets around the corner and runs into a solid rock wall, it is scared with what looks like electrical strikes, coverd in ash and old blood. This wall can take a beating. As the others explore the room they notice that there is an identacle opening to the one Kibo is climbing to on the other side of the room, right above the opeingin they just came through, except that no ladder climbs to this one. Kibo nears the top of the ladder and his hand strikes a metal gong, invisable and suspenneded over the top of the ladder. The sound reverberates through out the room. The Kibo alone hears a sound like "Hup" and the ladder begins to fall backward, being pushed by a pole, out, out, out into space. Kibo falls 60 feet and the ladder lands ontop of him. Sounds of preperation for battle come from the alcoves at the top of the room on both sides(29 pts. dex check for half) we are now in combat, the party has the first go. No enemys are seen.
Tericus d20=3 Friday March 17th, 2000 1:00:59 AM
sees Kibo fall off the ladder, Tericus runs up to him and tries to throw the ladder off him(made strength check by 6) "What happened?" he asks
Teko Friday March 17th, 2000 1:29:59 AM
Teko heads to a wall to the side of the entrance and waits. He is still invisible.
Saire d100=24 Friday March 17th, 2000 1:42:59 AM
Saire runs to where Kibo was climbing up, and places his back to the wall (successfully hiding in shadows + invisible). He is prepared to use his rope to pull down any unsuspecting enemy who might show himself. Hoping that Bishop is prepared to do the same with his crossbow.
Kibo d100=3 Friday March 17th, 2000 5:42:59 AM
Falling screaming to the deck below, Kibo manages his system shock survival, but doesn't feel like moving after smacking the ground, scared that something serious might be broken. His wits are gone from the scare, so that he fails to tell anyone about what he heard. Thankfully, that invisibility still seems to be holding up...
Jus d20=10 Friday March 17th, 2000 6:32:59 AM
Jus almost yells Kibo's name when he sees someone pole the ladder (made perception). Instead, Jus starts to cast Feather Fall, only to remember he can't remember it -- the drow's poisoned bolts must have done more to him than he realized. He quickly considers the spells on his ring and ion stone, but it is too late. "Ouch," Jus winces (quietly), as he sees Kibo hit the ground.
Nonam Saturday March 18th, 2000 6:07:59 AM
Wondering what on earth happened to the spider symbol that he saw before secret doors started opening up revealing ladders, huge rooms, falling halflings, and the paranoid Onrad, Nonam steps back into the shadows and grips his fire wand.
D.M. (Anthony) Baby go Boom d100=64 Sunday March 19th, 2000 2:27:59 AM
Bishop moves into the room and hides in the shadow around the corner. He is hidden and waits for what ever is going to happen. (OOC I need Jerry or each of you to send me your AC, Thaco, Invis/not invis and all that. Also please be calm with me I am woring as fast as I can to get this set up, it's tough droping right in the middle of a heroic combat.)
Saire Sunday March 19th, 2000 6:22:59 AM
Saire looks upward and over to see if there are drow on the other side, where the ladder wasn't. If there is no sign of drow activity there, Saire will run out and grab the ladder and set it up on the side closest to the entrance we came in on, so we can get on the same level as the attacking drow.
Onrad Sunday March 19th, 2000 9:25:59 AM
Onrad comes racing back down the hallway. "They've blocked that route with a stone wall. Our only way is to go forward." He edges up to the secret door and takes a look into the room from the safety of the hallway. He then activates his armor to become invisible. He goes up to Gareth and whispers. "Gareth, what do you say we go Drow tossing. I have a few levitation potions." He points at his pouch. "Here take one if you need one. I'll take mine next round and begin to rise."
Kibo d20=13 d100=31 Sunday March 19th, 2000 2:08:59 PM
[OOC: Forgot about that Dex check last round -- made it for half damage] Stifling a groan, Kibo rolls over and makes his way to the double doors, checking them for traps (successful roll for detecting magical or regular traps) and relaying his findings to Nonam via the ring.
Gareth Sunday March 19th, 2000 5:55:59 PM
The invisible warrior - having recently been the strong silent type - takes the potion from Onrad, quaffs it quickly, and whispers "OK, but what happened to that spider symbol Nonam found? I think we could have avoided this entirely".
Tericus Monday March 20th, 2000 1:08:59 AM
after he pulls the ladder off Kibo, Tericus looks up at the passageway. "I hope we dont have to go that way."
Teko d20=15 Monday March 20th, 2000 1:09:00 AM
Spell-less, Teko looks about the room in dismay. He watches for further signs of activity from above and takes note of Onrad becoming invisible, but otherwise waits.
Jus (Invisible, 8 Stone Skins, Drow Cloak and Boots) Monday March 20th, 2000 1:14:59 AM
Jus slides over to the opposite corner of the room so he is not under one of the openings. He covers both openings with his bow, awaiting the probable fight to ensue.
D.M. (Anthony) You light up my life. Thursday March 23rd, 2000 4:31:59 AM
A command is heard from one of the corridors above and a second latter the room below is flooded with farie fire lighting up the entire bottom of the room. Everyone in the room is lit up like a christmas tree. Those in the hall avoid it completly. The the lights go out and the room is pitch black except for the well lit up people. Then imperseptably you know, something about the room has changed, something...fundemental. (Pecep checks please, partys init)
Saire Thursday March 23rd, 2000 4:32:59 AM
OK once again, grabbed the latter and placed on the near wall inorder to go up the side nearest to us. By the way I'm invisble and displaced. [ps/ Saire would be a fool to take any one on here in personal combat, not gonna happen.]
Onrad Thursday March 23rd, 2000 5:12:59 AM
Onrad stays in the hallway thinking that a followup spell in the room is a logical next step. He pulls out a potion of levitation and drinks it. Then he lets himself, with the half of his movement that is left, float up to the ceiling of the hallway where he inverts anchoring himself to the ceiling as best as he can.
Nonam d20=4 Thursday March 23rd, 2000 3:34:59 PM
Nonam stayed out in the hallway trying to figure out the spider symbol. He curses when everyone barges into the room. He curses again when they get lit up, and he curses twice more when the lights go out. With the flame shield, he's nearly as visible as the faerie fired, but his flames are different. For one they're purple. He notices something different about the room (percep 4), and waits in the hall til he figures out what it is. As soon as he comes up with it, he shouts it out so that everyone knows.
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