Dakar Sunday July 15th, 2001 3:08:33 PM
"Let's hustle here. If we see anything else we must euither immediatly engage or keep moving. None of this waiting around businesss if we want to hit the creature before it spawns again."
Milo d20+6=20 Monday July 16th, 2001 2:26:48 AM
Turning back around, Milo continues down the passage, more carefully than ever before. He holds his short sword, gripped tightly in his small hand, and strains to hear any noise. (OOC: Made voluntary listen check DC 20)
Ut Oh(Dm sam) Monday July 16th, 2001 9:25:05 AM
Milo, moving just a bit ahead of the others, travels for about 20 ft until he hears a noise around the next corner. after listening for a moment, he realizes that it sounds like the cracking of claws on stone, though he will have to turn the corner and look to verify it.
Milo d20+14=27 d20+14=30 Monday July 16th, 2001 5:31:29 PM
Clinging to the side of the cavern wall, and moving as quietly as he can, Milo turns the corner to get a view of the noisemaker. His short sword is held at the ready, as he hopes to surprise his opponent. (OOC: Made Hide and Move Silently rolls at DCs 27 and 30 respectively)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) d20-1=15 d20+5=18 Tuesday July 17th, 2001 5:36:41 AM
K'Nara followed the passageway carefully, then paused when she noticed Milo's suddenly stealthy approach to the turn in the tunnel.
"Shhhh--I think Milo may be on to something..." the human bladesinger said, waving to the others to try to be quiet and to slow down a bit. Then she, too, stepped as silently as possible over to where the halfling was peeking around the corner. (OOC: first roll was voluntary Spot check; second was Move Silently.)
There They Are(dm sam) d20+6=11 d20+6=17 Tuesday July 17th, 2001 7:39:49 AM
Milo, peeking around the corner, discovers not one but several of the small beetles eating on some long dead animal. when K'nara comes forward to join him, she stumbles just a bit on some loose rock, but the bugs are so consumed in what they are eating they take no notice of the noise(Milo and K'nara may attack this round if they wish, but everyone else must spend a turn moving up to the corner)
Milo d20+5=25 d20+5=11 d20+5=21 4d6(2+6+6+6)+1=21 4d6(3+2+1+5)+1=12 Tuesday July 17th, 2001 12:23:51 PM
Milo's arcane short sword blurs into motion as the halfling moves to dispatch the nearest beetle. He takes grim delight as his blade strikes a pair of solid blows upon the feasting insect. (OOC: First die roll is a critical threat with nat. 20, but not confirmed on an 11, so regular damage. Second die roll due to short sword of speed hits AC 21. Both attacks are sneak attacks for 21 and 12 hps respectively. Total is 33 hps damage.)
Flueterflam Tuesday July 17th, 2001 1:21:32 PM
Noticing that something is going on, the bard unsheathes his +1 dagger. He follows the others in the party towards K'nara and Milo.
Brother Bertram Tuesday July 17th, 2001 9:48:44 PM
Bertram readies his great axe and follows the others into combat.
(OOC Bertram is back in business and back from Vacation!)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) d20+7=15 d10+2=7 d6=3 Wednesday July 18th, 2001 6:51:08 AM
The woman warrior frowned a bit at her own clumsiness--mostly because it was so unexpected--then, peering at the bugs and seeing that there are several there, waved her hand to get everyone else's attention.
Not saying a word, K'Nara held her flaming sword in one hand, and then silently counted off the number of bugs that she could see by miming the count in over-exaggerated movements using her free hand. (OOC: you didn't specify the number, Sam, so I can't say exactly how many of them there are for the party to rumble with.)
Milo attacked the nearest bug just as she finished, however, so K'Nara immediately swooped upon the one next to it, slashing downwards with her fiery blade...
(OOC: Hits AC15 for 7hp damage and 3hp fire damage.)
Olana d20+11=27 d6+3=7 Wednesday July 18th, 2001 9:22:28 AM
Olana moves up and readies her short bow. When she sees the bugs feasting she squeaks out, "Bugs are so gross!"
Figment Wednesday July 18th, 2001 9:25:47 AM
Figment steps up and calls out, "I'm going to cast a web on them. Don't get too close until it's in place. Then burn them!"
Round One(dm sam) d20+2=22 d20+2=3 d20+2=8 d20+2=14 d20+2=15 d20+2=15 2d6(2+1)+5=8 Wednesday July 18th, 2001 11:01:24 AM
K'nara and Milo move in to attack, while Figment, Fluet, Olana, and Bertram move to the corner. the others stay where they are. Now that they are closer, Milo and K'nara count 15 of the things. Milo's sudden attack kills one ot the creatures, but K'nara isnt so lucky, her sword missing its target. in response to the attack, ALL the beetles turn and attack the two adventures, though only a few can actually attack. three of them attack Milo, one of them hitting for 8 pts of damage. another 3 move on K'nara, but all three miss their attacks. the other beetles move around the 2 heros, looking for a place to attack. realizing that they are needed, Ingrge and Orgar move up to the corner and prepare to attack.(all the beetles are within 10 ft of Milo and K'nara. everone can see them and attack except Darkar, who hasnt moved.)
Milo d20+5=20 d20+5=13 d6+1=7 d20+10=27 Thursday July 19th, 2001 3:42:15 AM
Seeing his plight, Milo realizes that he moved way too soon on this group, "By Alemi's gray beard there are a lot of these things... HELP guys, HELP!" Milo swings his short sword furiously, striking a single solid blow upon the next available target, and then performs a quick somersault, attempting to get into a flanking position. (OOC: Hit AC 20 once for 7 hps damage, and pretty sure I missed on an AC 13. Made a tumble check in order to maneuver into a flanking position for next round at DC 27)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) d20+7=18 d10+2=6 d6=4 Thursday July 19th, 2001 5:58:11 AM
K'Nara's sword descended once more upon the bug closest to her. (OOC: Hits AC18 for 6hp damage plus 4hp fire damage.)
"If you're gonna Web these suckers, Figment--" the tall redhead yelled, "--aim careful and do it NOW..!"
Figment Thursday July 19th, 2001 3:36:22 PM
Figment steps up and casts a web. Anchoring it to the side of the passage and the floor, he casts so that it appears just past Milo and K'Nara and hopefully right on top of the bugs.
Olana d20+11=27 d6+3=8 Thursday July 19th, 2001 3:39:36 PM
Without waiting to see how Figment's spell will work, Olana crouches down and fires an arrow at one of the bugs on K'Nara.
(hits AC27 for 8 pts)
Brother Bertram Thursday July 19th, 2001 9:13:00 PM
Bertram waits to see the effects of Figment's spell. He has his axe readied in case the spell fails to work.
Flueterflam Thursday July 19th, 2001 9:30:44 PM
The bard moves next to where Milo and K'nara are running to. He readies himself for any bug not trapped under the webbing.
Round 2 (dm sam) d20+2=15 d20+2=22 d20+2=19 d20+2=21 d20+2=20 d20+2=18 d20+2=19 d20+2=7 d20+2=13 d20+2=4 d20+2=14 d20+2=18 d20+2=8 d20+2=7 d20+2=4 2d4(1+1)+1=3 d20+2=17 Sunday July 22nd, 2001 5:43:59 AM
Milo is able to slash one of the bugs attacking him, but K'nara's blow once again just misses her target. Milo is able to move onto the bug's flank, but just as he gets there Figment's web goes off, entangling him along with all the bugs(make reflex saving throw at 16). after the spell goes off, Olana fires her arrow, and somehow it navigates through the webs and hits a beetle. Figment's spell catches all the beetles, but it seems that only about half the beetles are immobile. 5 of the 6 beetles that attacked Milo and K'nara push themselves through the web, though they seem to of exhaused themselves momentairly and are unable to attack. two more of the beetles move to the front of the web. seeing some of the creature break out, Ingrge mutters a few quick words and 2 bolts of light shoot out of his hand, striking one of the bugs for 4 pts of damage, and Orgar heads for the nearest one, but his warhammer bounces off its hard caprice. Darkar seems frozen in place, not moving a muscle
Milo d20+9=22 Sunday July 22nd, 2001 12:41:49 PM
Milo lands squarely in position to flank, looking up, he sees Figment and watches in horror as webs spring forth, entangling everything around him. He envisions himself, however briefly, caught in webs with these nasty vermin, and then, with practiced reflexes, Milo springs once again to the side, and then towards his friends, just barely escaping the web spell. (OOC: Made my reflex save DC 22, and the rogue's evasion ability allow me to completely avoid the spell.)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) d20+7=23 d10+2=11 d6=5 Monday July 23rd, 2001 6:28:27 AM
Gnashing her teeth at how clumsy with her sword she had been of late, K'Nara spun the flaming blade expertly, driving it straight downwards in a savage thrust, letting out a yell as she did so.
(OOC: hits AC23 [this time I hope!!!] for 11hp damage plus 5hp fire damage.)
Figment 6d6(3+5+4+6+2+4)=24 Monday July 23rd, 2001 10:43:48 AM
Figment shouts at Milo, "What did I say?!"
Then the mage steps up takes careful aim so as not to hit Milo or K'nara and casts a lightning bolt through the bugs, hopefully sizzling them and catching the web on fire for even more damage.
(24 points dmg ea/DC19)
Olana d20+11=20 d6+3=8 Monday July 23rd, 2001 10:45:13 AM
Olana squints as the lightning bolt goes off and then fires in another arrow at a likely looking target.
(AC 20, 8 pts dmg)
Dakar d20+12=18 d10+7=14 Monday July 23rd, 2001 3:39:53 PM
Dakar charges at the closest Bug, singing his battle song. (AC 18, 14 damage). Turning to the others he wipes the chr off his axe and states something along the lines of "Sorry, my mind was elsewhere."
Brother Bertram Tuesday July 24th, 2001 7:22:30 AM
Bertram remains ready for any bug that comes near him or any of the spellcasters.
Round 3(dm sam) d20=2 d20=14 d20=10 d20=15 d20=8 d20=17 d20=3 d20=20 2d4(3+3)=6 Tuesday July 24th, 2001 9:34:49 AM
Milo just jumps free of the web spell. both K'nara and Olana hit their intended targets, with K'nara slaying the bug in front of her. Darkar finally joins the fray, but his attack misses. then Figment's lightning bolt goes off, zapping all the bugs up front, but missing 2 or 3 that were stuck in the back. then the web ignites. after the flash, no less that 9 of the beetles are charred husks, some of them still burning slightly. there are 4 of the monsters left, and seeing that there is easier meals avaliable, each one grabs one of the dead beetles and begins dragging them down the hall. after 10 ft, the passageway curves and they are momentarly out of sight
Dakar Tuesday July 24th, 2001 10:15:59 AM
"Shall we chase? I would prefer them all dead to one living and able to harm a brother dwarf." Dakar states simply. he seems relatively calm, not pushed into the crescendo of combat, of fury, that he usually is.
Brother Bertram Tuesday July 24th, 2001 10:26:54 PM
Bertram says to Dakar. "I would bide a moment, Brother. They may have run around that corner to thier foul mother.. Let us prepare for that eventuality then we shall go rain death on these vile creatures!"
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) Wednesday July 25th, 2001 8:39:12 AM
"Everyone okay..?" K'Nara asked, looking around. Once she determined that everyone in the party was, indeed, all right, she nodded to Milo.
"We'll follow--carefully! We haven't been in this part of the caverns before, so watch for stalagmites and sink holes and stuff..." With this, the tall human female made her way forward by the flickering light of her magic sword.
Moving on(dm sam) Wednesday July 25th, 2001 9:23:53 AM
as K'nara, Bertran, and Darkar discuss what to do next, Orgar moves up to them and says. "There isnt that long to go. Just a few hundred feet until we get to the last chamber."
Figment Wednesday July 25th, 2001 10:43:28 AM
Figment taps one of the bug husks with his foot as they move by, "Anyone hungry? They're already cooked."
Olana Wednesday July 25th, 2001 10:44:02 AM
Olana stares at Figment a moment and says, "That's just nasty."
Milo d8+1=4 d20+14=24 d20+14=28 Wednesday July 25th, 2001 11:45:45 AM
Obviously injured, Milo reaches into his satchel, retrieving a vial that he has been saving for just such an occasion, and quickly drinks it. As he does so, his wound closes partly, and he returns the nod to K'nara, heading down the passageway as steathily as before. (OOC: Drank potion of cure light wounds for 4 hps; Made Move Silently and Hide checks at DCs 24 and 28 respectively)
Moving On, pt2(dm sam) Thursday July 26th, 2001 6:26:49 AM
Milo turns the corner and moves into the passageway. though he can't see the beetles, he can still hear them drag the dead carcases
K'Nara d20+4=8 Thursday July 26th, 2001 7:20:48 AM
The redhead was not so stealthy as Milo (OOC: her Move Silently check is a mere 8!) as she sidled down the passage--K'Nara's eagerness to finish off the bugs obviously effected her approach to the nasty little fighters.
Figment (Again played by DEH - Thanks!) Thursday July 26th, 2001 10:32:53 AM
The mage smiles as he moves on by the beetles. "That was more effective than I expected it would be. I can do that one more time so if we're near the end of this, let me do it again if possible.". He hurries along, hunched over with the rest of them, wanting to complete this task and sooth his aching back.
Brother Bertram Thursday July 26th, 2001 2:56:45 PM
"It was indeed effective, Friend Figment! By all means use it again. It might only amuse the mother beetle, but if it takes care of these pesky little ones it is well worth it!"
Flueterflam Thursday July 26th, 2001 5:00:56 PM
The bard quietly follows the others and wonders why he just stood there and watched the recent battle without taking part in it.
Milo d20+14=28 d20+14=21 Thursday July 26th, 2001 6:48:52 PM
Continuing to move as quiet as a mouse, Milo pick's up the pace a bit, mainly in an attempt to both catch up with the critters, as well as stay astride of his friends and their long legged gait. His short sword rests easily on his shoulder, so he may bring it about in his own defense within a moment's notice. (OOC: Made Move silently and Hide checks at DCs 28 and 21 respectively.)
Near the End(dm sam) Friday July 27th, 2001 7:30:01 AM
with Milo in the lead, everone travels down the tunnel. after only moving for just a couple of minuets, everone can see that the tunnel ends in a big cavern. though they cant see inside, the party can hear the tell tale sounds of insects moving about
Dakar Friday July 27th, 2001 9:22:31 AM
Dakar readies his axe and nods to the others. "Today," he states "Seems like an assuredly good day to die." His trademark berserker smile covers his face, while his eye seem to flash with red. "Begin the bombardment, we shall clean up the leftovers."
Flueterflam Friday July 27th, 2001 5:08:37 PM
In a tone attempting to lighten the mood for the most likely oncoming onslaught, "Why is it always 'a good day to die'?"
Brother Bertram Friday July 27th, 2001 9:35:41 PM
Bertram chuckles at the bard's murmured words. "Its a fine day to die indeed, as long as its the bugs that are doing the dying."
Milo Saturday July 28th, 2001 5:39:53 AM
Giving Dakar a foul look, Milo sees that he will not be needed in melee combat, and quickly sheaths his short sword, pulling out his short bow and knocking an arrow. "It is never a good day to die... harumph."
Figment d6=3 d6=5 d6=5 d6=6 d6=3 d6=5 Sunday July 29th, 2001 12:47:03 PM
The mage decides to let the Painmonger have whatever visions make him ready for battle as he moves toward the cavern opening. Deciding on his course of action he says "Stay back as long as you can. I'm going to lead off with a fireball, since it will be of no use when we all get into the cavern. If you can hold the line at the cavern entrance I'll then use my web lightning bolt combination.".
When he can see into the cavern - and while the group is still back from the entrance, he casts his fireball into the cavern entrance (29 DMG - Reflex sv for 1/2). "Here we go...".
Ingrge Sunday July 29th, 2001 7:48:55 PM
Walking up to the cavern entrance with Figment He peers in to see what can be seen and moments later, 10 ft in front of him and to the right of the cavern entry a large sphere of fire appears ready to move at Ingrge's direction.
Brother Bertram Sunday July 29th, 2001 9:07:56 PM
Bertram readies his axe, clearly out of his element as the spellcasters prepare. He waits to see if he will be needed.
K'Nara (casting True Strike on herself) d100=97 Monday July 30th, 2001 6:13:33 AM
Awaiting the results of Figment's fireball, K'Nara suddenly remembered that she had rudimentary magics of her own...maybe now would be a good time to practice the art of combining them with her combat skills..?
She concentrated on the effect she wished to weave into her combat--that of striking her chosen target. There was a surge of tingling energy as K'Nara drew forth the arcane power and held it in reserve until she would need it to hit at one of the giant bugs.
(OOC: rolled to see if her spell failed due to her wearing her Studded Leather armor; she made the roll and will have True Strike in effect the next time she swings in combat.)
Light it UP (DM Chris) d20=5 d20=3 d20=2 d20=7 d20=6 d20=15 d20=4 d20+8=10 Monday July 30th, 2001 1:10:48 PM
As Figment steps up to the cavern entrance and unleashes his fireball upon the enemy, the entire cave is briefly lit with the resulting display, allowing the group to see perhaps the largest bug they have yet to encounter. The fireball burns deeply into the creature, and completely incinerates the six smaller critters that were unlucky enough to share the cavern. Out of pure reflex, the monstrous emerald beetle ejects a blast of venom from its posterior, narrowly missing Figment, to strike the wall beside the opening, sizzling and bubbling as it slides down the stone which more closely resembles melted wax. Whirling around to face Figment, the creature's mandibles click together in agitation as it prepares to charge forward.
Figment Monday July 30th, 2001 1:48:21 PM
The mage holds the line casts a web on the creature - anchoring it to the wall of the cavern but knowing it will easily break free.
Figment, cont. Monday July 30th, 2001 1:54:18 PM
He yells to Ingrge, "Roll that thing onto the webs!".
Olana d20+11=30 d20+11=18 d20+11=17 d6+1=7 d6+1=4 d6+1=5 Monday July 30th, 2001 2:08:54 PM
The elf moves to avoid the others and uses her archery skills. She looses an arrow at the creature striking it with great precision. "Eat that you rock muncher! Maybe it doesn't taste so well, eh?". (Hit AC 30 for 7 DMG - thought it was a critical but it wasn't).
Ingrge 2d6(3+3)=6 Monday July 30th, 2001 6:08:52 PM
As Figment casts his web and issues his direction, Ingrge is already moving the ball of fire toward the beast as he moves inward and around to the left side of the beetle. As the ball of fire meets web and beast, it flares up and does additional burning damage (6 points save DC 15)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on, True Strike) d20+20=37 d10+2=9 d6=6 Tuesday July 31st, 2001 6:03:53 AM
Immediately K'Nara executed a series of gracefully whirling leaps towards the colossal beetle, following the wake of Ingrge's rolling ball of fire. Her final leap brought the fiery edge of Lucia slashing around and downwards in a sort of roundhouse blow into the beastie's side. (OOC: the total for this True Strike-enhanced blow actually hits AC 47 for 9hp damage and 6hp fire damage.)
"Watch out for that acid-poison!" the human bladesinger yelled.
Brother Bertram Tuesday July 31st, 2001 8:35:33 PM
Bertram has his axe readied, ready to help if needed, but for the moment admiring the work of the spellcasters as they make easy work of the young.
Dakar d20+12=31 d10+9=16 Tuesday July 31st, 2001 11:12:50 PM
Dakar charges into the fray, swinging his axe widely and slamming into the creatures side (AC 31, 19 Damage).
Milo d20+9=19 d20+9=23 d6+1=5 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 12:10:52 AM
Stepping quickly into the room behind Dakar's charge, Milo pulls his short bow twice in rapid succession to watch his first shot go careening off of the beetle's massive carapace, and his second shot sink right in.
Into the Fray (DM Chris) d20+10=22 3d10(8+10+6)+5=29 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 12:35:38 AM
Burnt and bleeding, the huge bug lurches forward as Ingrge's flaming sphere and its own massive strength allow it freedom to attack. Enraged, the creature clamps its massive mandibles around Dakar, squeezing and rending the dwarf at the same time. (Dakar take 29 hps damage)
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) d20+7=27 d10+2=7 d20+7=25 d10+2=12 d6=5 d6=4 d10+2=9 d6=4 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 7:13:56 AM
(OOC: woohoo! Natural 20 on the first roll--just hope the second roll hits this big bug's armor class!)
"Dakar!!!" yelled the leader of the Emerald Talons. "Everybody--hit this {expletive deleted}--get Dakar free--NOW!!!" With a rather feral howl, K'Nara spins her large blade, driving the whirling weapon into the beetle multiple times. (First roll hits AC27 for 7hp damage & 5hp fire damage; second (critical) roll qualifies for x2 damage: 21hp damage and 8hp fire damage.)
Figment d4+1=5 d4+1=2 d4+1=3 d4+1=4 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 11:11:58 AM
Seeing Dakar in the mandibles the mage opts for precision over damage. He holds his lightning bolt and fires his magic missle instead. (10 DMG)
Olana d20+8=27 d6+2=8 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 11:14:35 AM
The elf decides to fire yet another arrow and does so with great accuracy impaling the critter yet again (Hit AC 30 for 8 DMG). "Oh Dakar!" she exclaims as he fights for his life.
Ingrge d20+10=22 3d6(2+1+1)=4 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 7:21:53 PM
Having managed to get around to the side of the beast, Ingrge darts in and touches the beast on its side as he casts his spell Vampiric touch. (geesh 4 points damage and I gain 4 hps)
Brother Bertram d20+6=22 Wednesday August 1st, 2001 10:19:00 PM
Seeing Dakar in peril Bertram rushes in with his axe trying to help his dwarven brother.
Dakar d20+7=23 d10+10=18 Thursday August 2nd, 2001 12:14:49 AM
Dakar howls in pain and brings his axe down on the beetle's head (Subtract 2 from my last damage roll. This hit is a power attack). He ignroes his own bleeding and begins thrashing in the beetle's mandibles, trying to use his spikes to free himself.
Milo Thursday August 2nd, 2001 4:10:05 AM
Skirting around the side of the cave, Milo looks for an opening to fire at, as his companions close on the beast.
To the Bitter End(DM Chris) 3d10(7+1+10)+5=23 Thursday August 2nd, 2001 4:21:14 AM
Thrashing about furiously, the grinding of metal is heard as the huge beetle clamps down even harder upon Dakar, inflicting grievous wounds to the dwarf as well as his armor.
(Dakar take 23 hps and your splintmail is in need of repair/will only provide a +5 armor bonus until then.)
However, the Talons inflict their own punishment, and a final sickening crunch can be heard throughout the cavern as Dakar brings down his axe upon its head with what may be his last ounce of strength. With that, the hideous creature slumps to the ground and moves no more.
Two more of the strange metal spheres can be seen resting at the other end of the cavern.
K'Nara (Flaming Sword on) Thursday August 2nd, 2001 6:43:55 AM
"Heal up Dakar!" K'Nara barked to the clerics of the party, clumsily removing her backpack while keeping Lucia aloft to use as a light source. Placing her pack on the ground, the human woman knelt on one knee and used her free hand to open and then rummage through the supplies in the pack.
"If your magicks aren't enough..." K'Nara said gruffly as she removed three potion bottles, "I have curative potions here..." Her fingers traced the common lettering on each of the bottles: one had "CSW" on it, and two had "CLW".
Figment Thursday August 2nd, 2001 11:06:24 AM
The mage does not let down his guard but begins to skirt the cavern looking for any signs of other beetles. He makes his way over to the eggs. "Hmm... These eggs should be enough for the smiths to finish a weapon - not that it makes much difference now that we've killed these guys. We do still have that captured one. Maybe you guys could feed it ore and have it produce for you?".
Ingrge Thursday August 2nd, 2001 6:34:52 PM
Seeing the beetle finally fall, Ingrge steps around front and starts to help Get dakar out of the mandible and on to the floor where he can be tended to. "on our way back out, lets but that slimy stuff again, I swear it reminds me of Frogs eggs.
Flueterflam Friday August 3rd, 2001 6:43:48 PM
Realizing the whole battle happened as the bard sat watching wide-eyed, Fluet shakes his head, attempting to rid himself of whatever it was that dumbfounded him temporarily. He checks to make sure Dakar is being properly attended to, then asks, "Is there anything you need me to do?" His question directed mainly at K'nara, their fearless leader.
Milo d8+1=7 Saturday August 4th, 2001 5:31:19 PM
Milo warily stalks across the open cavern towards Dakar, looking this way and that for any sign of additional attackers. As he approaches the dwarf with outstretched hand, he is praying silently under his breath to Alemi. Touching Dakar gently on the cheek, there is a brief ruby glow, and he stops bleeding. (OOC: Dakar is healed 7 hps)
Another Hole?(DM Chris) Sunday August 5th, 2001 6:54:11 PM
Standing at the shiny metal eggs, Figment notices something on the wall opposite him, previously hidden by an outcropping of stone. There in the wall is a smooth tunnel hole about three feet wide and four feet high. It leads off into darkness.
K'Nara d20-1=9 Monday August 6th, 2001 6:09:07 AM
Still concerned about the grave injuries received by Dakar, K'Nara didn't notice that the Talons' resident mage had just noticed something new.
Figment Tuesday August 7th, 2001 9:58:00 AM
"Uh, guys. I've discovered another tunnel. Looks like our work isn't done just yet. I'll keep an eye/ear out until you all finish helping out Dakar.". The mage watches the tunnel closely and listens for any noises. He also examines the walls of the tunnel to determine how they were created. By acid, being hewn, etc.
Olana Tuesday August 7th, 2001 10:45:35 AM
The elven archer tries to see if her 2 arrows can be salvaged from the beast. "I think this one would be too big for a spit. I'm sure hoping we don't have to drag it out.".
Ingrge 2d8(6+4)+6=16 Tuesday August 7th, 2001 6:47:39 PM
Still working with Dakar, Ingrge is vaguely aware of the fact that something has been found in the cave. As he takes out a cure moderate wounds potion and pours it down Dakar's throat.(16 points returned)
Brother Bertram Tuesday August 7th, 2001 10:12:43 PM
Bertram stays with Dakar as the others go to examine something they have noticed. "Rest now Brother, you will soon be needed yet again. Rest while you can and gain some strength."
Milo d20+14=23 d20+6=24 Wednesday August 8th, 2001 3:01:44 AM
Seeing that Dakar is being well cared for, Milo stalks back across the cavern as quiet as a mouse, to stand beside Figment, and join in on the listening. (OOC: Made move silently and listen check at DCs 23 and 24 respectively)
Not a Creature was Stirring... (DM Chris) d20+2=6 d20+4=13 Wednesday August 8th, 2001 3:08:23 AM
As Dakar's wounds are being tended, Figment and Milo stand with baited breath, eyeing and listening carefully to any sound that may possibly come from the newly discovered tunnel. Funny as it may or may not seem, not a thing is to be heard.
Additionally, as Figment examines the walls, he finds it difficult to believe that the entire cavern was melted out by acid. Perhaps more likely that it was initially carved out with the sweat of dwarven labor, and only recently has taken on a melted appearance due to the expulsion of acid by the huge, but now dead bug.
K'Nara d20-1=18 Wednesday August 8th, 2001 7:50:05 AM
Once Dakar was seen to, K'Nara joined Milo and Figment.
"We'll have to collect those metal egg-thingies and give them to the dwarves here." she observed, then noticed (finally!) that there was another tunnel out of the area.
"Hmmmm...what do you two make of this..?" the tall redhead went right up to the opening and used Lucia like a torch in an effort to examine the tunnel and draw some rudimentary conclusions about it. (OOC: rolled a voluntary Spot check for 18.)
Figment Wednesday August 8th, 2001 5:04:54 PM
"Looks like one of these bugs - hopefully this one - went down a dwarven tunnel and zapped the sides with this acid to smooth it out. I'd say we continue down the passage to the end. Maybe that is where the bugs kept all their metal eggs or something... Orgar, how much further does the passage go? Are there more caverns beyond this?".
Brother Bertram Wednesday August 8th, 2001 8:12:15 PM
Bertram stays close to Dakar, his axe readied, figuring on the worst and hoping for the best.
Milo d20+14=32 Thursday August 9th, 2001 3:49:42 AM
With an arrow nocked and drawn, Milo follows Figment and K'nara over to the open passage, peering in as Lucia lights the way. (OOC: Move Silently check at DC32)
Dakar 2d8(6+5)+5=16 Thursday August 9th, 2001 11:49:44 AM
Dakar chants over himself, invoking the healing touch of Domi as he does so. His wounds close up more, delivering him back to more full strength.
What's behind mystery passage number 1 (DM Chris) Thursday August 9th, 2001 1:06:49 PM
Using the light of Lucia, K'nara, Figment and Milo see that the narrow passage extends about thirty feet northward before turning sharply out of sight to the west. The walls in the passage appear to be hewn, as opposed to melted, and the air beyond the opening is warm and smells stale. Orgar approaches at the sound of his name, "Uh... we didn't carve this passage, this room here should be the end of the line." The dwarf is visibly nervous.
Figment Thursday August 9th, 2001 3:08:02 PM
"So it seems we have yet another mystery to solve. At least it smells stale. That means it most likely has an end. Who would have been down here to hew such a passage?". The mage waits for the rest of the group to assemble before they proceed. As they move on he adds "Remember, I still have one lightning bolt left if we run into more bugs.".
Brother Bertram Thursday August 9th, 2001 3:40:30 PM
Bertram moves alongside Dakar as they approach the 'new' tunnel.
Flueterflam Thursday August 9th, 2001 4:12:23 PM
The bard follows closely behind Bertram and Dakar. He quietly thinks to himself, 'After we're through with all this, if we get through it that is, I think I'll try being a comedian. Afterall, everyone likes a good laugh. Yeah, that's what I'll do....' A slight smile creases Fluet's face as he walks.
Ingrge Thursday August 9th, 2001 6:35:00 PM
As Dakar makes his way to his feet, Ingrge moves off with the others to explore the new passage. As he steps in beside K'narra, he tells her, "I still think we ought to burn that last batch of slimy stuff. I would hate to have left a danger behind us."
K'Nara Friday August 10th, 2001 8:05:11 AM
The tall human woman turned the possibilities over in her mind, then turned to Orgar.
"As long as this particular passage is NOT one made by your people, Orgar," she said, "I doubt we'll need you to guide us for this leg of the journey...so, we'll take care of Dakar here and then check out this passage, while you get some of your clan to collect those metal egg-thingies...and burn out the rest of that slimy stuff." K'Nara nodded, then turned to the Talon's battlerager.
"What say you, Dakar..?" she asked, pointing to her three potion bottles, "I have three curative brews here...two of them cure light wounds--the third one cures even better...or so I've been told. Have you need of any of these..?" After waiting to see if Dakar decided to drink any of her potions, K'Nara packed away whatever was left and then led the way into the new passage.
Olana Friday August 10th, 2001 6:38:23 PM
The elf stepped carefully as they began to explore this new passage, all senses alerted to any possible threat, all the while wondering what they would find.
Milo d20+8=20 d20+14=30 Saturday August 11th, 2001 1:28:25 AM
Putting his short bow away and drawing his sword, Milo edges up next to Olana, taking the lead, and looking for traps as he descends down into the passage. (OOC: Made search/traps and move silently checks at DCs 20 and 30 respectively)
Like Pea Soup... (DM Chris) Saturday August 11th, 2001 1:37:37 AM
The air here is palpable, making it feel as though you're walking through veiled gossamer on a dry, hot day. Cobwebs seem to be everywhere in here, drifting down to catch in hair, eyes, and some igniting by Lucia's flame, causing brief flares of light in the air. With K'nara in the lead and the rest of the Talons close on her heels, it is hard to get over the feeling as though someone is watching you. Indeed, everyone can hear the faint sound of movement, but it is difficult to tell whether it is the dwarves working to load the metal balls into a cart in the cave behind you, or something else altogether. (OOC: Everyone may feel free to make both spot and listen checks at this point. Have a nice weekend.)
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