The hound ignores the elf behind him in favor of the dwarven morsel before him, but while he is strong enough for Gilgar to feel its very hot breath on his skin, its teeth fail to make a mark.
The elf likewise struggles with the wind, making it impossible for him to strike as precisely as he would like.
Heal check
A quick glance at his mates telling him little, Nox takes a stab at the hound.
rapier attack
As the gust of wind fades away, the smoke begins to gather again, but it is not affecting visibility yet. The creature is looking the worse for wear.
2-handed Dwarven Waraxe Attack + Raging:
Dwarven Waraxe 2-handed damage + Raging:
With a gasp, the hound falls. Nearby, you hear the previously-steady hammering pause, then start again.
Gilgar collapses against the wall, chest heaving, sweat and blood dripping from his body...
heal check
Nox, after assessing the state of his 2 comrades, cast Cure Light wounds on Gilgar
That's all my healing spells for the day friends.
"Do you think the halfling with the kids is a healer?"
I know how to find out, and I think regrouping may not be unwise.
Breathing a little easier after the healing, Gilgar nods his appreciation to Nox, pushes himself upright with some effort, and gives the signal for them to be "reeled" in by Kimmie and the others.
Working through the slack to be able to give a signal gives you pause - a quick yank would have informed no one of anything - but the rope surely and steadily leads you back to the room where the others anxiously await.
Disappointment and concern for your burns are present in equal measure in the faces that greet you.
"There was a great wind and the smoke came out!" Pointing up to illustrate that quite a bit remains in the room.
"How did you get burned like that?"
From Kimi, "Did you find Jurin? Is he already..."
From Edgrin, "Look at those wounds! I've already used up my healing for the day, just to get to where you found us! Have you a wand or potions?"
"Aye..." the burly Dwarf grumbles, digging around in his pack before pulling out several potions "Got healin' here... Ain't found no kid yet, jus' some devil dog what like tuh kill't us..."
Gilgar will hand out some potions to Nox and Graymoon if they need them, then he'll gulp down a few himself.
CLW:
CLW:
CLW:
Graymoon likewise digs into his pack and pulls out a pair of vials. "Guess this is that rainy day I was holding these for."
Nox will take 1 of the potions
CLW
"So... What now?"
Recovered from his fatigue and healed up quite a bit, Gilgar's bluster returns full-force. "Back in! Gots tuh find us a kid." He stalks towards the hallway once again.
yes
The trio move cautiously into the smoke. The tunnel widens a bit and divides into two, but it's pretty clear that both go to the same place.
A loud crackling sound fills the room. The smoke that pours from it is blistering hot and lit with a strange orange light. A massive forge responsible for the hellish atmosphere takes up the entire far wall of the cavern.
Between the forge and the entrance stands a massive anvil, and nearby rest hammers, prongs, and other blacksmithing tools. A faint whimpering sound is almost lost in the roar that comes from the forge.
The smoke is thicker here. You can just make out the shape of the massive anvil and possibly some movement near it. The sound of the hammer on steel is obviously very close, very steady. The room literally glows orange with all of the smoke being backlit by the massive forge.
So, is there a plan?
So, is there a plan?
Nox needs to identify the ring we took off the skeletons earlier
identify magic item
Nox has a vague notion that the ring is appropriate to be found in a monastery once dedicated to Torag, but he cannot recall the specifics.
A loud crackling sound fills the room. The smoke that pours from it is blistering hot and lit with a strange orange light. A massive forge responsible for the hellish atmosphere takes up the entire far wall of the cavern.
Between the forge and the entrance stands a massive anvil, and nearby rest hammers, prongs, and other blacksmithing tools. A faint whimpering sound is almost lost in the roar that comes from the forge.
The smoke is thicker here. You can just make out the shape of the massive anvil and possibly some movement near it. The sound of the hammer on steel is obviously very close, very steady. The room literally glows orange with all of the smoke being backlit by the massive forge.
You can make out some movement on the other side of the anvil.
Gilgar strides a few steps toward the forge, listening for the direction the whimpering came from...
Perception:
"Ye ain't never heard uh VENTS?!?!?" Gilgar bellows "Quit yer bangin' an' clankin', an' talk fer a minute!"
Gilgar strides up to the near side of the anvil and bellows.
Bound in chain and leaning against the anvil, you can see two figures, one stout and unmoving, the other small and feebly struggling.
Tightening his grip on his axe and eyeing the forge-worker menacingly, Gilgar says "Git th' kid an' th'other... Jus' drag 'em away." Gilgar will move to make sure he's got a clear line of quick attack if he needs it.
Nox will move forward to the 2 chained figures on the floor. Does he gain anymore information from being up close?
stealth
perception
The ranger moves to help Nox.
As Nox scrapes his foot on the stone floor, however, he opens an eye and regards you. You realize the 'fitful' sleep has allowed him to worry and work at his bonds. With a little help, he and the boy might be freed quickly.
Gilgar circles the anvil to the right as the rescuers move to the left.
The smoky smith bellows out a warning at Nox' approach.
"That yer doggy we kil't a couple minutes ago?"
The smoky smith turns toward the barbarian and roars, smoke billowing from his mouth.
Nox initiative
Initiative:
Gilgar roars right back and attacks...
Gilgar flies into a rage, launching himself at the thing...
2-handed Dwarven Waraxe Attack + Raging:
Dwarven Waraxe 2-handed damage + Raging:
Gilgar charges the chain-shrouded dwarf. Nox is up!