Seeing the trollkin frozen in the spot, Fenra moves up to behind Jerryn and with a touch on his shoulder grants him a bit of divine protection.
Noticing Goti freeze, and realizing that he is paralyzed by Fenra's magic, Rennyn shows no mercy and slashes at his neck...
Jeryn steps closer , stopping short of the pit, and casts another spell while his thundercloud continues to shock the helpless fiend who killed his friend...
...but his own cloud cause him to miss.
Draeven picks himself up off the floor and sheathes his sword.
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A small thundercloud rumbles. A few feet away, the elven paladin stands drenched in blood, a vision of gore. Somewhere overhead, a crow cries in what can only be described as heartache and a flock of birds simultaneously take flight.
Combat Gear: fugitive’s grenade (see page 60), potion of eagle’s splendor, scroll of animate dead, wand of command undead (11 charges), deathblade poison (1 dose); Other Gear: masterwork heavy crossbow with 20 bolts, masterwork heavy pick
Fenra hurries over to Lute, her face solemn as she passes what is left of her comrade.
Rennyn stands over Goti, eyes blazing, watching for signs that the troll thing is still alive. One hand leaves his sword and reaches for an alchemist's fire on his sash should he see the wounds begin to heal.
Jeryn approaches Kenan's corpse and kneels down beside it. I am sorry my friend. We have failed you.
Down in the pit Draeven hears the sound of battle subside. What's happening? Should I climb out?
We have prevailed. I can drop a rope down in a moment.
As Rennyn watches, the scorched marks upon Goti's body begin to fade and the bleeding staunch.
Seeing Goti's wounds begin to heal, Rennyn plunges his sword into the trollkins chest...
As Jeryn knelt beside Kenan's corpse, the thundercloud continues to zap Goti...
Down in the pit, Draeven calls out, Uh? Hello?
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Goti's blood continues to stain the banquet hall's flooring.
Combat Gear: fugitive’s grenade (see page 60), potion of eagle’s splendor, scroll of animate dead, wand of command undead (11 charges), deathblade poison (1 dose); Other Gear: masterwork heavy crossbow with 20 bolts, masterwork heavy pick
Rennyn smashes his alchemist's fire flask upon Goti.
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The volatile liquid inside the vial splashes on contact with Goti's body igniting and covering his prone form in flames. Some of the liquid splashes off the trollkin though, catching both Rennyn and Jeryn in its path . The trifle burst is nothing compared to what the trollkin now endures and as the two watch, Goti's wounds begin to cauterize and his flesh consumed in flame.
Suddenly Jeryn realizes the burning figure is carrying more than just a blood stained pick! Part of a scroll and wand are visible amidst the flames along with a few vials. Thus far they appear to be unaffected but as the body continues to burn, their fate is all but certain.
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Jeryn pulls the items from the body before the flames consume them.
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Jeryn's hands flash out and like a fiery game of shells, manages to free a cloth satchel of items from the burning trollkin. Inside, the wizard discovers: three bundles of freshly cut herbs, a fugitive grenade, two vials of liquid (one of looks similar to the death blade vials found on the ninjas), a pouch (containing 3 silver pieces, 2 bloodstone gems worth 30gp each and a carnelian gem worth 20gp), a singed but useable scroll, a wand made of aged grey wood, a well made heavy crossbow with 20 scorched bolts and a finely crafted, blood stained heavy pick.
potion of eagle’s splendor, scroll of animate dead, wand of command undead (11 charges)
Jeryn examines the items...
Draeven, freed from the pit attends to Kenan's remains. Returning them to the storeroom and covering them with a cloak.
Rennyn checks on Fenra and Lute before suggesting that Spivey and Lute leave the fortress for their safety.
The rest of us need to finish clearing this place and see if we can locate Ulf before something untoward befalls him. If we should fail then you can get word out about what is going on here.
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Spivey's eyes widen, Um... The tiny blonde's eyes dart to the hall doors and darkness beyond then to Lute.
Whoa! Hold on. She's going to take me? Lute is not sold on the idea, No, I refuse to go. I'd feel safer shadowing you lot.
Rennyn shrugs. OK. Suit yourself. Things are likely to get more dangerous in the dungeon so you should trail behind as far as you feel as is safe to do so.
Turning to the others he inquiries as whether they are ready to descend below.
Jeryn tucks the wand, scroll and vials into his pack before indicating he is ready to go.
Draeven removes the arrows from Kenan's quiver, along with his various vials and potions. I need to borrow these friend, we have work yet to do, he says quietly.
Standing, he slips the arrows into his own quiver and stashes the rest after drinking one of the healing elixirs.
Let's finish this, he states with grim determination.
Once everyone has had a chance to prepare, Rennyn leads the group to the stairs down...
Fenra kneels over Kennan and briefly asks Desna to guide him to his rightful place. The full ceremony will have to wait.
She gathers herself and nods to the others, I am ready, but just so you are aware, I am nearly depleted of spells.
Morning star in hand she follows Rennyn.
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With no offer of equipment forthcoming, Lute harrumphs and looks around. He picks up a chain shirt and a shield for himself. The ragged merchant spends a few minutes putting the armor on then hefts an axe in hand, not really sure how to wield the items properly but feeling better regardless. With the smell of homelessness hanging in the air, the group makes their way down.
The stairs descend into a plain room of mortared stones. The walls drip with condensation, giving the air a cold, clammy feel. There is nothing of interest at the bottom which might be useful as a cold storage room.
The door to the west opens into a corridor of of mortared stone 10 feet high. Twenty feet west another corridor leads north while another door to the west sits sixty feet away. The smell of moisture hangs heavily, the muffled sound of falling water eminates from further in and there is a noticeable change in temperature - almost semi-tropical.
Draeven proceeds cautiously, looking for dangers or alarms, to the intersection and looks around the corner.
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Nearing the threshold of the intersection, Draeven peers around the corner. The same mortared stone construction continues. Half way down the north branch a deep channel of flowing water crosses the hall. On the opposite side lies a heavy timber plank. A brass bell and clapper hang from the wall on this side of the stream.
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Draeven motions for the others to come to the corner but wait there.
Not wanting to have an unexplored door at his backside, he slips across the intersection and puts his ear to the door at the end of the hallway.
Rennyn moves to the corner and peeks down the hallway. Yeah, I don't think we will ring the bell. He tries to get a good look at the plank and the ceiling above to gauge how likely he would be able to set his grappling hook to allow them to drag the plank to them, or swing across the chasm. Or one of us may have to just jump for it.
Jeryn joins the others at the corner.
Mortared stone wall: climb DC 20 +5 for being slippery(wet?) so DC 25.
Jump looks to be 10'? +2 for "wet" launching spot. So DC 12.
Looks like leaping is the way...
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Slipping across the intersection, Draeven makes his way to the door however in pressing his ear against the wooden portal, the hilt of the oversized sword at his side audibly clanks upon the mortared stone. The sound of metal rings throughout the corridor.
Listening, Draeven determines the muffled sound of falling water is much louder on the other side of the door.
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Draeven curses under his breath at his poor luck. He continues to listen at the door to see if anyone or any thing on the other side heard him.
Hearing Draeven's sword clank, Rennyn motions for everyone to freeze against the wall while whispering for Jeryn to dismiss his dancing light spell. He himself moves slightly back from the corner as to not be seen by anything coming down the chasm hallway but listens for the sounds of someone approaching from that direction.
Jeryn motions to Fenra, Spivey and Lute, index finger to lips, to be quiet before dismissing his spell and pressing himself against the wall.
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The group freezes. Rennyn's elven ears only detect the sounds of running water reverberating throughout the corridor. As far as Draeven can tell, the tumultuous tenor of a muffled water fall is the only detectable noise.
After waiting a few moments, Rennyn sneaks a peak around the corner and up the hall. He then signals the all clear to Draeven and whispers the same to the others. You can probably bring your light back up for now Jeryn. Maybe have it follow a bit behind us.
Jeryn recasts his spell and leaves it some 20' behind him for now.
Draeven, hearing nothing but water, tries the door, sword in hand.
While Draeven tests the door Fenra quietly casts detect magic and examines the area, including the bell.
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Rennyn can see no movement from down the corridor.
The door is locked. A quick assessment tells the big guy that this door, like the ones upstairs, is sturdy but the lock perhaps not so much so due to its corroded surface around the key hole.
Fenra's examination of the hall does not betray any signs of magical auras from her current position.