"Definitely a tomb, but I can't tell who they're being sent to in their final rest..." murmurs Lisl. Once the black mist seeps out, she brings up her shield again and prepares for the onslaught of undead by blessing the team.
Freya - Josef Follows your lead and the three of you turn north again.
With little other choice, not wanting to get too far from Silverhold without the entire party, Freya leads the small group back north to Silverhold and then back south along the western banks of the Tuskwater.
Freya. Once you have returned to Silverhold you receive the news that the others set out east to deal with Wolves and Undead.
Everybody else.
The Rattle and clatter lets you know what is coming as the Skeletons march out to fulfill their orders.
Only two reach you in time to attack.
Both miss by little.
The party may now act.
Despite clearly being worn down by the magic moments ago, Darian lashes out with his sword once he is back to a defensible location. He manages to slice into the nearest one cleanly.
He then raises his shield to brace for another attack.
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Seeing the massive rattling horde, Lisl does what clerics do best - she channels positive energy power!
(DC 14 Will save for half)
Hearing the news of the others leaving Silverhold, Freya somewhat annoyed says, "I see, we go off on a scouting mission and the others finally decide to do something other than build their damned city...no bother. Josef, Akiros, we still have the western shores of the Tuskwater to explore. Shall we be on our way?"
Jory pulls his dueling sword free just in time to meet the on-rushing attackers, striking out at the nearest.
Freya & co
Setting off to the west you soon encounter a strange sight?
The Narthropple Expedition:
The sound of unintelligible cursing echoes through the woods.
Just visible through the trees, a small wagon sits mired in the middle of a swiftly flowing river as the waters threaten to overwhelm its sides.
Two ponies hitched to the wagon flounder in the swirling waters, close to panicking. Two more wagons sit safely on the far bank.
What are you doing now?
Team Schmoozer.
Lisl chants and gestures, you all fell the energy of life itself wash over you as the Skeletons are destroyed.
The skeleton lying in the centre of the room didn't come to life, it is the remains of an unfortunate adventurer.
While most of the skeleton’s equipment has rotted away, a tarnished copper Ring of sustenance still encircles one bony finger.
Checking the hallways the Skeletons came from.
F3. Crypts
The walls of each dusty chamber are decorated with mosaic scenes of hunting and battle. Six biers line the walls, the resting places of respected warriors.
Only one way to go now. What are you doing?
Once the skeleton horde falls to Lisl’s Power, he turns to her, smirks, and says ”Show off.”
He slumps against the wall and adds ”Let me try and catch my breath for a few minutes. Who knows how much more to this tomb there is, or what else we will face.”
Lisl tosses her hair and says airily, "Next time I can let you fight them all if you like." She quickly melts from her icy demeanor and says, "Now let me take a look and see what this trap did to you."
"I'm actually not sure how this ring will interact with feeding the baby. Curious," says Lisl. She turns about in a slow circle, craning her neck to look at the murals. "These seem like they might be to invoke Gorum, with scenes of strength in fighting."
Darian just nods in reply to Lisl as he slumps down to the floor, his back against the wall. After a few minutes, Darian's energy seems to return all at once. He stands and readies himself once more and says, "Well, I feel better! Shall we proceed on down the final passage? See where it leads?"
Once the others are ready, he leads the way down the hall to the East.
Freya & co
Setting off to the west you soon encounter a strange sight?
The Narthropple Expedition:
The sound of unintelligible cursing echoes through the woods.
Just visible through the trees, a small wagon sits mired in the middle of a swiftly flowing river as the waters threaten to overwhelm its sides.
Two ponies hitched to the wagon flounder in the swirling waters, close to panicking. Two more wagons sit safely on the far bank.What are you doing now?
"It would seem that they are in need of our help." Freya says to the others. "Josef, Akiros, go with Fenrir and see if there is any hope of helping them across."
Approaching the stream, Freya does her best to calm the ponies.
Jory moves cautiously ahead with Darian, eyeing the contours of the tomb.
"Hmmm, let me take a look here..."
Duration 1 minute/level: The target gains a +10 enhancement bonus on Perception checks.
Darian shakes his head at Isabel's request. "I have no objection."
He moves the light issued forth from his Sunrod down the Eastern passage to see where it leads and how far it goes...
Freya
The cart is 20' out in the river, it's a DC10 swim check to reach it before you can unhitch and calm the ponies.
What are you doing?
Team diplomatic
F4. The Warrior’s Tomb:
The walls of this chamber are adorned with a plethora of weapons, shields, armor, and tattered banners and standards.
Interspersed among the displayed arms are carved scenes of battle, pillage, and conquest.
The carvings are caked in flaking pigments that were once brightly colored, but many have been defaced, apparently by repeated blows from a weapon.
At the far end of the room, a withered corpse is already advancing on you, its bony hands clutching a sword across its chest.
What are you doing now?
The Undead freezes in place.
What are you doing now?
Darian braces himself for attack, stepping ahead just slightly as he pushes his magic out and to his allies, enhancing their weapons as well as his own.
Darian sees the thing freeze due to Isabel's magic. He steps forward and, with both hands, swings his sword at this things head.
Freya
The cart is 20' out in the river, it's a DC10 swim check to reach it before you can unhitch and calm the ponies.
What are you doing?
Freya swims out to free the ponies.
Team Schmoozer.
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Freya
Freya swims out to the stranded and panicking ponies, their fear makes them unfriendly to her, but after a minute she manages to calm them enough to begin unharnessing them.
Akiros has removed his armor and joins you in the water while Josef stands watch on the bank.
He tries to steady the rapidly bobbing wagon.
What are you doing now?
Lisl spots the undead creature approaching and waves her key of Abadar in a small circle through the air. A scintillating burst of light blasts outward from behind the undead!
rounds
Jory advances to the other side of the creature and lays in with his blade.
Darian raises his blade for another heavy-handed chop into this creature, hoping to end it before it can shake off Isabel’s magic.
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Team Schmoozer
With a furious howl the undead warrior breaks free of the binding magic, he lashes out at Darian.
The party may now act.
Freya
You calm the ponies easily, freeing them from their traces and sending to shore. Josef see's the problem Akiross is having and with some shouting manages to get the Gnomes to stop milling about uselessly and to start throwing ropes and grappling hooks to be attached to the wagon.
With everybody on shore lending their strength the cart is soon on the bank. The Gnomes cheer happily and are very grateful, inviting you to share a meal with them.
What are you doing?
Lisl launches a shimmering blast of positive energy in an effort to burn away the undead for good.
(DC 14 (? I think?) Will save for half)
And I forgot to do the damage as well.
Glad to have done some good, Freya happily accepts the invitation on behalf of her small group.
"Glad we were able to help. My name is Freya, this is Josef and Akiros." she says gesturing to each of the men.
"Who might you be? Other than merchants of course. It's a bit out of the way, but there is a new settlement on the north shore of the Tuskwater, Silverhold. It might be worth your while to go through there."
Lisl advances straight into the fray and grabs the sword off the ground. She keeps her shield up and to one side to help protect Darian.
Team soon to be dead.
Team sole survivor.
Freya. The Gnomes let their battered and bruised leader speak for their group. He puffs himself up trying to look impressive. .
You are indeed most fortunate people. You have earned yourselves a footnote in history as helpful natives for aiding the world reknowned Jublost Narthropple. Explorer and Cartographer most extraordinary!"
It seems the Gnomes are explorers who have been mapping the southern stolen lands for some time, at least until they annoyed a Kobold fishing party by driving away the fish when crossing the river. The brawl never came to weapons, and having given the Gnomes black eyes and bruises the Kobolds left to find a quieter fishing spot.
As you have aided Narthropple he generously offers to sell you a copy of his map for the mere sum of 3000gp. It would be more but he's grateful you saved his cart.
What are you doing now?
"While your offer is...generous, Jublost, I am not in a position to strike such a bargain. As I said before there is a settlement, Silverhold, on the northern banks of the Tuskwater. Perhaps the Lord and Lady of the settlement would be interested in such a purchase." Freya says, trying to be a diplomatic as she can - certainly not he Ulfen woman's strong suit.
(spending inspiration)