August will stay close to Nebdel, gladius at the ready as he approaches the web covered shape.
"Thank Cayden, I thought I was never getting out of there. Would you mind freeing me completely? "
Yes, I will get you out. I would advise against any threatening movements. My companions are, justifiably, a bit edgy at the moment.
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Nebdel begins working to release the other half-breed while make sure not to get in the line-of-fire for the others if he should prove treacherous.
"By Gozreh's gonads, I've never seen such a sight! How in the world did you survive in that muck? You must be one hearty soul! We probably should go drinking together if you have that kind of stamina! That might be interesting."
As his arms are freed, Un'gra slowly lifts one arm and points to a pocket on his coat, "got a knife here, can I grab it? I can help get this crud off me fasta"
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Sure, not a problem.
"Heh, Gods know, ... friend. Im Un'gra. That bastard spider got the jump on me but looks like ya took care off'em. Thanks for tha save and I could use a drink, first round's on me when I get back to town if I see ya. Looks like its getting late, you lot got a camp around here?" Un'gra says this while ripping web off himself.
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"Well I'll be, someone offering to buy me a drink is a friend of mine. My name is Keanan; the lion is Balazar, she's harmless unless she gets her claws and teeth on you."
No actual camp set up yet. We were talking about burning the webs out and forting up in here for the night. It might be a bit cramped, but it should be fairly secure. Does that door have a bar or latch?
"I wouldn't know, I was in the woods when the spider got me. Musta dragged me over here. If you don't mind I'll hole up here with you for the night. What brought you lot here anyway"
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August walks over to the dead spider and pulls his spear from the spider's husk.
"I am August, this spider will not cause any more problems."
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"Jeffrey Warren, Warren Inc. I specialize in odd jobs, and only met the others here yesterday." Jeffrey sheaths his swords and puts his shield on his back. "They were searching ingredients to cure an illness in Falchon's Hollow. I was hired by a worried father to bring his daughter back home, who went with these men to find the ingredients."
"The girl's dead. The father's grieving. I'm helping the men to find mushrooms so we can leave this place. The father will want to bury the girl," Jeffrey says as he looks around to see if there are any mushrooms in the tower.
Jeffrey walks to the bottom of the stairs and looks up. "I wonder what's upstairs..."
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"Guys, I see a trap door upstairs and several small dead creatures hanging in web sacks. I don't trust this place to be safe for the night, and I feel a bit too squishy at the moment to clear what's upstairs."
"I suggest we sleep in the secret cells or the room next to it. Those rooms are clear now, and we can come back here tomorrow after healing up to check what else is in this tower."
If the others agree, Jeffrey will go to the room with William, Milon and Alperion. He'll tell them where they'll spend the night, and inform them the party will obtain the last mushrooms the next day. "We'll leave for Falchon's Hollow after that, but it's a bad idea to move on now."
"Aye, too many walking wounded."
Agreed.
"Sounds good, I could use some rest. I'll help with the watch but I need some sleep before I do, so last watch'd be nice. Un'gra stands, sees his short sword on the ground, picks up and sheathes it. "That's lucky. I guess I managed to hang on to it until it started wrapping me up.
"The last thing we need is to wake up hanging from the ceiling with the rest of the unfortunate. I agree, we should spend the night back with the others"
Let's trudge back and get the others. They're probably too distraught to count on for the watch rotation. I'll volunteer for first watch.
"Well, I don't know where this room you're talkin bout is but I gotta get outta this room" Un'gra walks out of the room quickly doing his best not to shove into anyone and kicks the spider's corpse on his way out the door. Taking a few steps into the courtyard, he pauses and shakes his body and stretches.
He looks over at the lion, "She sa beauty and right deadly looking. Never seen a lion before, You two aren't from around here, are ya?" Un'gra looks as if he wants to pet the lion, going as far as starting to reach his hand out but pauses, thinks better of it and turns and puts his hand out to Keanan, "Nice to meet the lot of you, really thank ya"
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Un'gra follows Keanan and Augustine to the secret room. Seeing the cells, hesitates and says "Ya know what, I'll just set up my bedroll over. Not a big fan of sleepin behind bars." He sets up his bedroll, kicking some bones out of the way, and sits for the moment, waiting for the others to arrive to arrange the watch.
Throughout the night you hear the howling of the wolves and the coming and going of the bat swarm next door. A feeling of uneasiness grows as the darkness of this ancient ruin closes around you. The night passes without issue but everyone wakes with aches from sleeping on the stone floor or rotten cell mattresses.
"Uggh not a great place to sleep but better than in those webs. I owe ya my life folks, so I'd be glad to help you finish your task if you'll have me."
"I hope you fair better with bats than you do with spiders" August says , addressing Un'gra with a friendly smirk.
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"Well that was a nice nap! Glad I brought my bedroll," Jeffrey says as he gets up. Jeffrey waves at the others, blood still covering his entire neck. "Is there anyone who can heal my neck up, I feel vulnerable with the flesh and veins exposed?"
Jeffrey tells William and Milon to stay with Serila. "We'll be back soon, and leave today."
"I guess we'll see, let's get started on getting rid of those bats, I'll go look for some kindling"
After some prayer time, Keanan responds, "Let us prepare for the worst. Some healing for all from the divine to start and gathering wood and swords. But I would like a chance to tell them first to flee or be destroyed with the fire. No need for more animals to die or risk further injury. We may need all our strength for the day."
Keanan's spells are prepared.
After his morning devotions, Nebdel sets to work doing what he can for the injured.
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Well, Desna looked on us with favor this morning. That should leave us in good enough sahpe to get a start on the day.
Keanan and Balazar look completely healed, and now they're ready to move. "Wow, I feel a lot better Nebdel, thank you and your god. Let's see where we stand. We first had to kill two flying creatures in the Altar room, which I think we dealt with, although Serila paid a dear price. We killed the spider in the tower and rescued a new friend who is buying drinks. HA! Finally, we have to clear the swarm of bats from the collapsed room. With Gozreh's help, I will speak to the bats and try to convince them to leave before we destroy their sleeping area. This should save us from injury if it goes well. Then I'll speak with the werewolf to collect the mushrooms. But we need to be prepared for treachery, as werewolves aren't natural beasts and may lack honor."
Keanan begins quietly moving down the hall with Balazar, ready to speak to the bats. He pauses before reaching the collapsed room to make sure the others are ready to move.
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"Ah, that feels better," Jeffrey says as he touches his neck. "Thank you healer!"
"I'll cleave that wolf in two parts if he betrays us, but I'd prefer to solve this both quick and peaceful." Jeffrey walks out of the room and towards the tower, waving at Keanan. "While you talk with the bats I'll check out to next floor of the tower, to see if there are any mushrooms there."
"Anyone else cares to join?"
When he arrives at the tower Jeffrey first inspects the spider they took down the day before.
"Heh, I'm not going to talk to the bats by myself. I'll wait for everyone to return before I do something that dangerous. Go do what you like, but I'll wait for everyone to be ready. Better safe than sorry."
Keanan watches Jeffery run off back to the tower. That boy reminds him of that half-elf that ran around everywhere. Heh, at least this human is focused and gave him his name, unlike that weird, unfocused and nameless half-elf. Man, I'm glad he's gone. I wonder if that nameless half-elf that never introduced himself left because of me? Nahhh.
To Jeffery, Yeah, I'll help you look it over.
August, you want to come check out the upper part of the tower?
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Searching the rest of the lower level of the tower and the spider corpse you find no other treasure. The stairs in the tower lead up to the trap door in the ceiling.
August follows Nebdel and Jeffery back to the tower, to prepare to explore the upper portion.
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Ok Jeffery, we made enough noise banging around that we won't be sneaking up on anything. So pop the lid when you're ready.
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"I'll back ya up too" Un'gra says stepping up to the group at the stairs
Guess I'm on my own. Thought people would come with me to the bat area. Keanan and Balazar move to the task at hand.
"I need to speak to the majestic bats. I'm a Druid from the Five Mountains and your friend. I came to warn you that your perch here in this crumbled room is set to be burned down very soon. I came to warn you that you must leave now and find a new home. Please leave now before they arrive with fire. Your best chance is crumbling hut not too far away. Nobody will disturb you there."
Keanan and Balazar return to the wolf lair, hoping that the werewolf will feel less threatened that way.
Keanan looks around to see if he sees the wolves and the werewolf.
"Um, are you still here? My companions and I took a bit longer than we thought, as our injuries were quite severe, but in the end we did as you have asked. We have removed the two flying creatures from the Altar. We have killed the spider in the tower, and I spoke with the bats and they have left your lair. I have sent them to an abandoned hut far away. Once we have enough of the mushrooms, we will leave immediately, I promise."
"Let me get a look in there, friends." Un'gra slips past Jeffrey quietly to get a look in the room.
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Jeffrey draws his sword and takes his shield from his back, then tries to push open the trap door. If force is required Jeffrey uses it.
While Jeffrey tries to open the trap door Un'Gra slips past. Jeffrey follows after Un'Gra, and looks around to see what's on the tower's next floor.
"I don't see anything here!" Jeffrey yells to the others downstairs.