Come, let us check the area. Maybe they have an armory in this environ. Saulric gives a brief glance around the cells and then moves towards the guard room if he finds nothing.
Nidjena slips on the ring and admires it. Then she goes off to have a look at the cell next to theirs.
Anybody home? She asks quietly through the door.
Saulric slips on the ring as he walks.
Nidjena stumbles for a quick second after putting on the ring and then composes herself noticeably looking better. She then begins to search the area and comes upon the reinforced cell in the back. Peering through the slots on the closed and stout door she sees the figure of an ogre crumpled on the ground snoring...
Saulric grabs the sword, takes the black ring and slips it on stumbling a bit as if an energy overtook his body...
Carol walks up to the cell the Nidjena looks into and knocks on the door.
Helloooooo-ooooo. You there big guy, I have a proposition for you.
I suppose I'll take the blue one, it is my favorite color. Odd that.
He takes the last ring and dons it. Seeing no real negative effects on the others, and having full faith in his new patron deity. Then looks to the collapsed man
oh come now. You're in this with us now. Why don't you join us? I can gaurentee much greater rewards for you. What say you? Your career here is over, and lets be honest, you are much better than this place. My patron rewards his followers handsomely for service well rendered, as do I. Cedric extends his hand to the man.
well? A new, better life awaits you.
Saulric stretched his body and smiled. Well, that feels better.
Nidjena visibly brightens up when the ring takes effect.
Now, if only I could get out of these filthy rags and into something decent, then I'll show them what a zealot can do!
This guy good enough for your distraction, Carol?
Carol looks at Nidjena with her trade mark mischevious grin.
I suppose we'll see won't we. Gotta talk him into it first, less he just wants revenge of course.
You put on the dark blue ring, the color almost maddening deep blue, and the gem glows for a brief moment with the symbol of Asmodeus and then fades as your finger burns. You get a +1 inherent bonus to one Physical Stat and +1 to one Mental Stat. You are also healed as per the Heal spell (so not fatigued and max HP). The ring also provides a +1 profane bonus to AC, and a +1 profane bonus to saves. You seem to instantly know how to cast the 0 level arcane spell Scoop. If you try to take it off you find out that you can't. Adjust your character.
Nidjema and Carol discuss the ogre in the adjacent cell, as they are talking outside his door and calling for him, he begins to stir...
A deep and rough voice comes from inside the cell...
"Whu yu short-ums? Why yu wake me? Yu hurt Grumbljack now?"
Over by Cedric the depressed guard takes Cedrics hand and stands up, still not saying anything....
Saulric continues his walk after putting on the ring and makes it to the cell Nidjema and Carol have stopped in front of. He looks shocked. An ogre? They have an ogre here?
there we are, its not easy. I know, once I to believed on this country, believed it stood for something, but no, it is steeped in corruption and bigotry. You know this is true. Tell me, what is it you want most in this world? If you could have anything, what would it be? The sky is the limit. Think on it for a moment.
Cedric slowly leads the guard over to the cell. And looks in briefly.
oh no, we wouldn't, couldn't, even. However, how would you like to hurt the ones that have hurt you? We will let you out, and all you have to do in return, is kill the men that mock and Beat you here. After that, you could partner with us, or go on your way, though only benefits lie down our road... Oh, yes, no harm will come to this one. He's with us. me gestures to the guard.
ah, tell me brother, what is your name, he asks as he turns back to the guard.
Pretty much what my friend said. We let you out. You help us kill guards we go our seperat ways said carol. Not knowing if the ogre would understand Cedric's wordy proposition.
The ogre begins to stir at the words of Cedric. Eventually he stands to his full height, which is impressive. He tumbles closer to the door.
Cedric leads the guard over to the ogre door. The gard is very pliant and he seems lost in thought. He does not realize where he is until Cedric asks for his name.
"Ummm...Osbert...hey why are we here with this monster...he is dangerous...he killed 3 men just to get him into the cell....we should not be this close..."
Cedric pats the man on the shoulder.
ah, osbert. Would you not fight back if someone attempted to take away your freedom, and force you into a cage made for nothing larger than a halfling? You asked earlier if we had a plan, well, I believe this fine fellow is just that.
He turns to the orge again
well, what say you ogre, are you willing to work with us? Do you not want revenge? Do you not want freedom?
Nidjena joins in after Cedric, possibly a little too eagerly.
Do you want to see this prison razed to the ground?, Do you want to stand on your own and swear vengeance against those who put you here, against those who hate you simply for who you are?
We can very easily arrange all that. Just promise you won't hurt us or Osbert and we'll let you out.
And if you he set me on the path back to my love I shall forever be in your debt.
"Grumblejack hungry. No food days...need meat....too much talk..."
Then perhaps our first stop should be the kitchens.
"Pinkskins like to cook meat...Grumblejack likes meat fresh..."
Carol chuckles at saulrics reply.
we have meat right here though... said carol pointing at the body in what used to be their cell.
"Let Grumblejack out and then give him fresh meat then me might help you small 'uns..."
Carol drags the body out of their cell and into the hallway. She pushes the others back a bit and proceeds to take the keys from osbert and open the cell.
Saulric stands back, hismhand tightening on his sword.
Nidjena stands by Saulric, watching in silence and ready to pounce if anything goes wrong.
Well... There you go. carol says stepping back from the door as she unlocks it. Disgusting... But necessary. she thinks to herself as she passes over the corps to join with the others.
The ogre exits the room. As he stands up you can see evidence of maltreatment and torture upon his body. He grabs the dead man, rips off a leg and begins chowing down...Osbert watches the spectacle in horror, leans over and vomits on the floor...
On the other side of the outer cell door the group can hear the sounds of people walking in their direction...
Even Cedric shudders slightly at the orges actions
how... Crude, it was laying in his own... Well, never mind.
After a few moments of mostly silent repulsion, He turns to the others.
those two other guards will be back shortly, I say we give them a surprise. Something fitting as a show of gratitude for all they gave us. Oh, I suppose Any items they have will be useful as well. Oh, let them get into the room first. Can't have them sounding an alarm. Oh, Grumblejack, your tormentors are coming...
Cedric then moves to stand beside the door so that he is covered by it when it opens. and ready an attack on the second person to come by him. He will shut the door and make the attack.
Saulric readies his blade and moves back over towards the door. He stands ten feet in front of the door, a clear target. He readies an action to attack the first enemy that steps up to him.
Moving up next to Cedric and readies an Acton to attack the first thing to come into the room. On the way she says "Oh grumblejack, I think its time for seconds darling!
Don't attack. Let them in so you can flank them while they're focused on me.
Nidjena doesn't say much as she watches Grumblejack tear into the dead man. She just stares, and smiles a little.
As the others position themselves by the door, Nidjena stands by the corner and speaks.
Whoever's about to come through that door is part of the system that did this to us she holds up her branded F proudly. I say we make the pay in kind. Give them everything they deserve!
"Hey corporal! There was no food ready...." the prisoners hear from the other side of the door..."Where could he have gone?" a different voice asks... ..."You dont think he was stupid enough to go in there...do you?" says the first..."He didnt get his job by being smart" says the other and they both chuckle...
"Awful quiet in there"
"Shall we call for others?"
"Naw lets wait and see what he have first. He could be relieving himself."
"Better check on the condemned."
and the door opens up with two guards walking in... the first guard makes it through the door and sees Saulric armed and in front of him, drops his club and reaches for his sword...
Carol:
Cedric:
Nidjena:
Saulric:
Guards:
Grumblejack:
Combat 1st RND
Carol
Guards,
Grumblejack,
Nigjena, Sualric, Cedric
Readied action
Then I study the guard if he's still alive, other wise I study the next guard and send this regular attack their way.
Carol slashes out at the guard who did not have his shield up in time and bloodies him, although not enough to take him down with her first strike...as the guard is trying to recover from her assault her next attack send him to the floor losing life.. the attack was sudden and quick...
His partner is rather stunned and tries to turn around to flee but gets caught up with Cedrics readied action...
Cedric slams the door before the guard can run back.
He watches a trickle of liquid run down the man's leg.
hmhm, it seems you've made your own water, no need for the ogres. How sweet this is.
If Crit
Cedric plunges his dagger into the man's chest and stares coldy into his eyes. Making sure his smirk is the last thing the guard sees.
The man makes no sound as the dagger plunged deep into his chest quickly...and he falls down dead before he hits the floor...
Cedric grabs the chain armor and shield from the man most suited to his own figure and dons them.
ah, well, that's a bit better. Hey, grumblejack, got more fresh meat for you.
He kicks the dead body in the gut.
Osbert, you work here, tell me friend, what's the quickest way to the exit?
Saulric begins stripping them and switches his clothes with one of their uniforms while armoring up with chain shirt and shield.
If you fellas get the armour then I'm taking one of the swords. carol slides the gore covered dagger into her loin cloths strap. She then picks up the best looking of the two long swords and a shield.
She snatches the keys when she finds them and palms the gold to. not much... But its a start.