A favor owed, a favor paid. I am to help this group succeed, as told to me by Blarney Joe, the Leprechan King, at least as ye mortals look at things. There will be favors traded, bought and paid before this endeavor is over.
If we are to succeed, the appointed leader must live, and since she is a mind mage, she needs protection so she can do her part.
the earth begins to tremble; boom boom boom BOOM BOOM BOOM and the room shakes and jumps about there is a crashing and booming noise, though muffled; rocks and dust fall from the cieling; part of the tunnel that you entered this room from towards the laundry room collapses.
everyone make a balance check dc 17; seems like a small earthquake just happened. A small rift crack in the floor appears and splits the room; it is only 1 - 2 ft wide; but deep in the cieling, floor and walls.
Kosan; yer darn brother is at it again.
Balance Check 15 on 1d20 + +6 Skill Mod = 21 I made it. 3.0 I'd say. Don't worry you'll get used to it. It tis only my brother rearranging the ground a bit.
[ooc] Let Kosan, and Kalona know since they are not part of the mindlink.
I start for the stairs. Once everyone is going down then I will go. Grumbling to myself "are there no tacticians, plans, preparations that have been set up for multiple situations. Surely one amongst this gaggle can set up a march order. I fear I may not make it out of this sortie if contingencies are not made. Dumathion protect me."
Ill be right down. It looks like that Llvenoc has a difficulty with what is my specialty. But for me and Llvenoc to work as scouts it would be best if i did not need the use of any light. Do any of you have the ability to bestow the gift of seeing in total darkness?[ooc]I will white for a response if I get none and they start with there argument ill head down anyway.the stairs are 10 ft wide; go down at 45 degree angle 30 to a iron banded door with a closed and shudder; there appears to be a sturdy lock.There is a iron banded door here at the bottom. Looks like it has a sturdy lock. Thoron can you check it out? Is everyone up there ready to move?
And what is your specialty elf?? Alas If no one else can help ye, which I see as strange amongst this multi-talented party, I may be able to help ye. But surly you have low light vision as others of your race. Perchance one of these mighty Magic Users could magic a small coin or such to aid you.
A favor owed, a favor paid. I am to help this group succeed, as told to me by Blarney Joe, the Leprechan King, at least as ye mortals look at things. There will be favors traded, bought and paid before this endeavor is over.
Remember I brooked no favor from ye and Owe ye none, Fey
If we are to succeed, the appointed leader must live, and since she is a mind mage, she needs protection so she can do her part.
Why does she need to survive little fey. Remember, I am new to this group and this may be a key point that I may need to know for this mission to succeed. Also if any more vital information is held by all please tell me too.
Kemnebi flashes Nebibit one of his cheerful grins as she leads the way down the hall towards Thoren and Llivenoc. The mage then reaches a free hand towards June and asks, "Coming, M'lady?" With his usual feline grin.
The mage follows the others down the hall, and waits as the dark elf counts down from 30. His staff is in his hands, leveled at the door. He is tense, but does not shake or waver as he waits.
And what is your specialty elf?? Alas If no one else can help ye, which I see as strange amongst this multi-talented party, I may be able to help ye. But surly you have low light vision as others of your race. Perchance one of these mighty Magic Users could magic a small coin or such to aid you.
Sorry friend dwarf it had slipped my mind that you dont know what I specialize in. I am a Trapsmith, I disarm traps. As to the vision part, I do have a source of light that I could use but carrying around a torch makes it difficult for stealthy movement.
"I don't know what else has joined the fight above, but we do know that a dragon and a dracolich were about to tangle when we first came in. That was in the bathhouse, which Kosan told us is up those stairs. So anywhere but there would be preferred. Once Llvenoc and Thoron get that door worked open, let's hope it leads somewhere away from here. If not, we should hurry with the search, but there is still the other hallway, going the other way from the T that we haven't looked at yet.
"I think Llvenoc, ThoronHen and Kosan should take the front. With Thoron's senses and Kosan and Llvenoc's fighting skills, they should give us ample time to ramp up against whatever may be ahead of us. And Kosan would have a distinct advantage over most of the rest of us in these environs."
A favor owed, a favor paid. I am to help this group succeed, as told to me by Blarney Joe, the Leprechan King, at least as ye mortals look at things. There will be favors traded, bought and paid before this endeavor is over.
"The Leprechaun King? That reminds me of a story...well now is perhaps not the time. Though given all this Lady this and Lady that you were talking about, I thought it was the Queens that sent you. Ah well, its much easier to deal with him in the event we run into him than those majestic ladies."
"If that is the case though, its pretty obvious the interest in Namaste then...I dont really understand this...mmmm...Sidhe demeanor of yours though, I mean, I doubt the Leprechaun King would find it terribly funny or representative of him. But I guess, you are a Puck after all."
Looking at all the people piling into the hallway, many of which desiring to be the first to encounter what lies beyond the door, Kalona thinks it best not to get in their way and so does not enter the hallway. Rather two of the skeletons stand to the side of the entrance (about 5' away) and keep watch (the point command) for anything coming from another doorway and Kalona will be on the last skeleton right next to the hallway leaning over to be able to see what is going on but able to quickly withdraw if there is a mass exidous...um strategic retreat. fireball, lightning bolt or similar unpleasentry coming up the hall.
With a quick nod to Namaste, I take a step back allowing Kosan ahead of me but still in a position to form a choke point should we be swarmed.
Kemnebi flashes Nebibit one of his cheerful grins as she leads the way down the hall towards Thoren and Llivenoc. The mage then reaches a free hand towards June and asks, "Coming, M'lady?" With his usual feline grin.
Nebibit returns the smile until she sees Ibenbast extend a hand towards June at which point the smile disappears replaced with annoyance and disapproval.
hehe and I suppose the 17 charisma and cute avatar pick have NOTHING to do with it you horny little beasty hehe. <yes, he has horns>
If we are to succeed, the appointed leader must live, and since she is a mind mage, she needs protection so she can do her part.
Right behind you tall, dark and furry. Rowwll, guess sis and I will what, be in the arears?
Kemnebi flashes Nebibit one of his cheerful grins as she leads the way down the hall towards Thoren and Llivenoc. The mage then reaches a free hand towards June and asks, "Coming, M'lady?" With his usual feline grin.
The mage follows the others down the hall, and waits as the dark elf counts down from 30. His staff is in his hands, leveled at the door. He is tense, but does not shake or waver as he waits.
Not I sister; I shall stand next to Astinos and feel the assuradness of his aura; he may need me to hold his staff or rod or sword on once again some vial of blessed ointment.
as you wish then, my sister. Oh magi mine, would you have me hold your staff or rod or blessed ointment?
Anyone see where that bat went? is it just my perspective or is this a strange group; not a druid or ranger about yet bats, cats, birds, spiders, and so on.
<she stops at the top of the stairs; holds up her hands to the dark cieling, her lips move in whispered solemn prayer of cleansing "I am unworthy oh master; strengthen my resolve" she puts a small bowl from the room on the floor, uses a fingernail and cuts a small slash in each arm and her neck. In a soft but clear voice: "Oh Master, send me too a pet of your choosing that I may learn to fit in with the menagerie of this group, perhaps a cat to play and hunt, may the unworthy sacrifice of my lifeblood cover the stench of my failures and you most worthy master hear my plea, Mother hear me, Father and Master grant thy child this boon companion">
blood tricks from her wounds; drips into the bowl from each wrist; but the neck flows freely but something strange happens; the blood on her neck dissappears and doest even reach her scant clothing; she seems unconcerned. Where it goes; no one knows. Her wounds quickly heal; no evidence of ever being wounded; not even blood on her skin.
she stands with her eyes open but staring into the darkness of the ceiling expectant and confident.
10; 9; 8; 7, 6, the count winds down.... A low moan can be heard that is not of this world coming from the room; a cool wind can be felt blowing up the stairs, but does not move any cloth or hair or the like; just a stiring of the living soul within you feels the cold wind. The hallways seems more opressive and dark; alone yet cramped as if a hundred strangers were also in the hall with you...
The blessing of Dumathion decends upon Kosan; granting a +1 to any roll you need for the next 24 hours.
Kosan; you notice that the stone in the hall is limestone; but the heavier and larger stones around the door are granite. Solid old bones (rock - bones of the earth that is) and decent contruction; for humans that is; old bones not quite sleeping.
<gives a withering stare to Astionos>
Llevenoc; Thoronhen did not tell you what he found on or about this door with is skills; might be a trap. Await his word and we will see how things faire.
<she changes wands>
Llevenoc; Thoronhen did not tell you what he found on or about this door with is skills; might be a trap. Await his word and we will see how things faire.
Well, Thoron checked the door, and readied his weapon. He gave us warning of what may lay ahead. He did not mention any traps. So I have to trust there aren't any to mention. Thoron don't prove me wrong in placing my trust.
16-15-12-11...
14-13-10...5-4-3-2-1
you dont see the hinges; so you thinking into the room; door is not locked or barred so opens; yet slowly; heavy door and tight fitting; takes both hands and a good strong pull.
opens to the inside of a pit; the pit is 20 feet wide and 10 ft deep; there are stairs at each side going up the ft foot distance to the room level; there is a 10 ft high brick wall in front of you which is 5 ft high in the room.
Any player with tactics or warrior levels would think this is a good place to kill or get killed if defended; the wall allows archers or spearmen to attack from above and the side stairs would turn those entering; the room looks to give a good tactical advantage of height and slows advance.
luckily; the pit seems empty and their are no apparent defenders; this room is cold; bit if ice glazes the steps; any entrace other than a walk will require balance check; ie; slippery.
the room itself is round; table and benches in the center; smell like decayed flesh; Kosan knows this is where the ghouls came from; smells like ghoul; there is rotted flesh and bones in here; on the table and floors; also older wet stains of killing; much garbage of cast off clothing; bones; rot; and skeletal pieces of various creatures; snakes; dog like things; humanoids; lot of clutter.
4 iron candelabras have old candle stubs; lots of old spider webs; room is not lit; cieling is round; center is 30 ft high; walls 10ft high; relative left weapons rack has a few long spears; right rack has some swords and bows; the bin has some arrows; all look old; rusted; and poor condition.
there is a normal door leaving the room
Uhm; which stairs; in the room? in the hall? is the room to intimidating :) hehe really; are you going inside the room? Just is not clear to me and dont want any mistakes as it would ruin the suspense. I guess in the table top days i go so used to watching you guys move your minis that we lost some clarity.
Uhm; which stairs; in the room? in the hall? is the room to intimidating :) hehe really; are you going inside the room? Just is not clear to me and dont want any mistakes as it would ruin the suspense. I guess in the table top days i go so used to watching you guys move your minis that we lost some clarity.
Someone should cover the left stairs up into the room.
Someone should cover the left stairs up into the room.
I'll do it.
Nebibit then proceeds to slowly make her way up the left stairs
a cold mist swirls about the room; you feel a presence watching you that makes your hair stand up.
a cold mist swirls about the room; you feel a presence watching you that makes your hair stand up.
There is something eyeing us, and I don't like it.
"I think Llvenoc, ThoronHen and Kosan should take the front. With Thoron's senses and Kosan and Llvenoc's fighting skills, they should give us ample time to ramp up against whatever may be ahead of us. And Kosan would have a distinct advantage over most of the rest of us in these environs."
As You wish Lady Namastre. I move near the door, in front of Astinio's, to give Llvenic enough room to do what he is going to do yet where I can be the 1st or 2nd in the room. I declare " once in, I am moving to the Left side" then I will weigh my options according to the foes inside.
The blessing of Dumathion decends upon Kosan; granting a +1 to any roll you need for the next 24 hours.
Kosan; you notice that the stone in the hall is limestone; but the heavier and larger stones around the door are granite. Solid old bones (rock - bones of the earth that is) and decent contruction; for humans that is; old bones not quite sleeping.
I say "Strange that they would have a Granite inner doorway here, Old bones of the earth these be. Not dwarf made but human, Strange indeed.
Someone should cover the left stairs up into the room.I'll do it.
Nebibit then proceeds to slowly make her way up the left stairs
I say " beware this is a killing field in the bottom area." Shield in hand and axe in the other I also go to the left stair.
Balance check going up stairs is 12 on 1d20 + 6 (Skills) = 18.
Namaste, could you please include Kosan into the groups mindlink.
Well; until the pic I sent gets posted...
the room is round; rectangular table near the center; lots of blood stains.
the mist draws into itself at the far end of the room; a faint translucent being appears.
It is about 7.5 ft tall but hunched; dressed in leather and steel armor and has a long runic glaive. It looks like a Gnoll; it leans on the glaive and appears to be eating a haunch of something bloody; it casts it aside and it lands with a squish then fades from vie.
"so we, we finally meet <it says is a eerie, barking voice> I have been waiting. Did you bring it? Lets see it. <it laughs very emotionally> Yes, to restore our Great Master after all this time, quickly fool; show it to me; we must move quickly; I ate a human a few days ago who swore on his life <maniacle laugher> that they were going to use it to restore some other human god."
the mist swirls into several other balls that yip and snarl but not yet visible as anything; the Gnoll leans his staff sideways and snarls behind him "Get Back To Your Place Cur, NOW!" another nearly 8ft shimmers back a step or two.
it looks right into your eyes Llevnoc; madness lays there.
it nods, "agreed" it reaches into its sachael and brings out a hideous artifact; a very large black shriveled heart. it gets angry "I told you; I was there...<it has a distant look> there serving the master...there in the vast depths of the Abyss with Him when those two blasphemers came and murdered our lord; I survived; how could I not take his heart but it still had power; how could I not seek to become the new Master of Ghoul and Gnoll?; now yours; did you bring your part Aelithiss you sniveling worm of a snake."
After being alerted to June's actions by his familiar, Kemnebi quickly moves to her, panicked at first, then confused, relieved and intrigued when her wounds heal on their own. He asks her why she did that, then hurries and takes her with him back to the line at the door, whispering for her to stay near him, and be careful,...
The door opens,...
Kemnebi lets out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding as Llivenoc steps into the room and gives a clear description. As they slowly file into the room, he nods as Nebibit and the dwarf go to the other stairway, but drifts right after Llivenoc. He keeps his distance so he has a clear field of fire, keeping his staff leveled the entire time.
My Catfreind; dont move; pray with me; hold your hands up and have faith; it would be unfaithful to move before I get a response; devotion; learn devotion to your thoughts and ideal; anything you want or ask for can be given you; all your desires; you just have to live in that creative moment; pray with me; watch; learn; I have prayed for a companion; one like yours; to join with us in pride; pray with me; one need not be a cleric to pray; only faithful and devoted.
Val
These gnolls were here to restore The Demon Prince of Gnolls. They are ghosts, and this is there death scene. The artifact is not here, but an apparition. If we do cross paths with it; it must be destroyed.
Agreed.
I step into the room going 10 ft in and staying in the middle, leaving room for others to enter.
Astinos
Astinos
** spoiler omitted **
Llvenoc
Cool. mastermarkt<at>gmail<dot>com
You know that ghost vary in power level; while they can be easy to difficult to banish or sorta kill; they are nearly impossible to destroy and keep from returning. They are tied to two things; a important task undone; and getting murdered.
Agreed.
I step into the room going 10 ft in and staying in the middle, leaving room for others to enter.
Namaste, could you please include Kosan into the groups mindlink.
"Of course."
"Kosan, would you permit me to bring you into this mental web we've established? It allows us to communicate telepathically among each other, for added stealth when enemies are about, and for ease of communication when we are apart. I am the filter for the link, so if there is anyone to whom you wish to speak privately but silently, you have only to let me know whom, and I will insure that only that person hears your words. Do not worry, only those thoughts that you intend to be heard will ever be known. Will you agree?"
Also sent pics of the doors if anyone is interested; could be important for thing like traps or attempts to sunder and other future events; the two doors are going to be fairly common.
nice pic once I figure out how to look at it; hehe made me laugh when i saw the cartoon character adverts; was like ;what? hehe.
"Those of you who know more than I of such things, are these apparitions dangerous or a hindrance to us, or are they merely a spiritual picture being played back of past times? If it is the latter, we might be able to learn things of importance from them, not the least of which is what this artifact is and where it may rest."
The ghost Gnoll becomes a bit more solid; as do two other gnolls behind him and several hyenas around him.
"You sniviling worm; do you have the piece as promised or not? Show me the piece and the map you could blooded snake or I shall feast on your entrails."
the temperature in the room drops; your living hot breath comes out in white vapor; this room stinks of rotted meat and carnage.
All ghosts are currently insubstantial.
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Also sent pics of the doors if anyone is interested; could be important for thing like traps or attempts to sunder and other future events; the two doors are going to be fairly common.
nice pic once I figure out how to look at it; hehe made me laugh when i saw the cartoon character adverts; was like ;what? hehe.
ok; those of you who know about such things; common knowlege is a ghost can kill you; at a 10; +2; ghosts age you and cause fear; +2 more; ghosts are hard to hurt but cannot touch you unless manifested; +2; some ghosts have magical ability to affect you even when not solid; +2; ghosts have a horrific appearance that can cause fear; also; they can possess and unwilling host. +2 more they can be fought on the etheral plane normally, +2 more; ghosts cannot be killed permanantly unless their bones are laid to rest and/or their task at death is completed. +2 more; a ghost is not stopped by walls or anything solid and can quite literally pursue you in vengence anywhere for all time. +2 more; a ghost can be negotiated with if you can figure out what it needs and send it in pursuit of its goals. Though for a CE one like this gnoll; it is a murderous bastage so good luck with that.
not sure; clicked the link; and they were on the left side; had to read a bit to see where to click to view the room.
Also sent pics of the doors if anyone is interested; could be important for thing like traps or attempts to sunder and other future events; the two doors are going to be fairly common.
nice pic once I figure out how to look at it; hehe made me laugh when i saw the cartoon character adverts; was like ;what? hehe.