Degan remains next to Clancy.
He draws his crossbow and fires at one of Azazel's followers - anyone to whom he has a clear shot.
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"It seems like this Azazel meant to give their life to imprison you, but then reconsidered. Because they still live.
"Should I remove the wax seals now? We'd want a torch, but not too close. We just want to heat them enough to peel them away."
Degan takes a deep breath and ventures forward to examine the seals.
"Okay, I think I have it."
"Thus, for the greater good of all, I would ask you to venture down into the depths of this place. There you will find a statue with three rubies. These are the Jewels of the Carnifex. Destroy these jewels, and I will be able to complete the rites to finally eradicate the Carnifex, once and for all. Do this, I will reward you with all of the treasures I have found in this place."[/b] "It's a statue with three rubies. Here we are. The Jewels of the Carnifex that we have to destroy. I... hmmm... I have a feeling that destroying the rubies will cause this statue to come alive.So, uh, you don't need me for this part, right? We aren't talking about delicately extracting them, but simply smashing them?" Degan and his 7 HP will slink back against the wall.
"Can you tell us what you know of what dangers we might face?"
Degan looks at the strange idol. Although some may call him a Thief, he isn't tempted to even touch the gold decanter filled with alien slime. "What is that thing? This 'god of Light' that Azazel claims to serve?" He is deeply suspicious of the statue and takes a pallet as far from it as possible.
"I'm not the smart one either. But the story seems at least plausible to me. That these ones of 'the Light' could destroy a 'goddess' isn't so far-fetched; lots of cults have a deity that turns out to be not so deific. But if you need someone less holy to steal some gems, I'm your man."
Degan comes to Istevan's aid, moving out from hiding and striking at the foe that toppled the fighter.
Degan remains in the shadows near Mirinde, waiting to Backstab if any enemies get past the fighters and come for the elf.
Degan will draw his dagger and try to hide in the shadows near Mirende, so that if anybody comes for her he can jump out and stab them. And if nobody does come for her, he will be all the happier.
Degan hangs back, crossbow in hand. Trying to position himself for a Backstab sounds incredibly dangerous, as even if he took out one the other six would get him.
"What is that starburst sign on the drum skin? Was it a tattoo that the person had before they were killed - perhaps signifying an enemy of this cult - or was it applied to the drum as a symbol of this cult?
Degan tries his best to hit a cultist and not an ally.
Degan darts back into view and fires at a cultist.
See, now that's what would have happened to me if I hit the drum - lucky that I missed! Degan scurries back the corridor to get out of sight of the cultists.
Degan moves up and shoots at the drum with his crossbow!
"Wait, you want me to take a shot at the drum?
Degan gets out his crossbow.
Having reported back, Degan prepares to hide behind the warriors.
Degan will scout ahead to the north, listening for any sound other than the drums. Such as voices of the drummers.
He will go about 60' ahead of the party, then report back.
Deciding against calling out tor the party (and thereby announcing that he is alone), Degan climbs back down the vines and reports on what he sees. "I think we should proceed up the vines, and then go explore both of the chambers that I could see. Can you all make it up the vines?
He will check the two rooms for traps, but only once the party is with him - he does not want to be distracted and immersed in his investigations without somebody watching his back.
"Let's see if whatever panicked the bat momentarily will also affect me." Degan walks through the doorway.
"Let's not use that door."
Degan will check the three portals for traps to see if there is a anything he can help with.
Degan will of course search for the way to open the door.
As he looks, he comments, "There are six bodies here, and there were six shades. Might they be the spirits from these bodies? Maybe they were faithful of Carnifex, maybe they were looters who picked up that unholy symbol and were cursed by it, maybe they were among that rumored army of Punjar's nobility that disappeared down here.
"Clancy, what is it you see that troubles you? I know there are the rumors that this place belonged to the Cult of Carnifex, but that greeting? Well, it seems pretty typical for catacombs.
Degan tries again to push the door open.
"Spider!" Is there anything on the platform that Degan can hide under? If so, he dives for cover.
The thief takes a running leap...
He makes it! Barely. Pummeled in mid-air by the freezing and filthy water, Degan grasps the edge of the platform and and pulls himself onto it.
"That's a good idea, Clancy. I might be able to make it first. Then anchor a rope on that side to help pull you all through the torrent."
He looks at the skull he would be swinging towards and shivers. "Unless any of you have magic, or a better idea, or happened to see some long and sturdy boards on the way down here..."
"I always heard they were a cult of death worshippers. Nothing good can come of digging in them ruins. No fortune in gems is worth disturbing what's dead and buried." This is the rumor that Degan hears, and reports to the party. It sticks in his head due to, of course, his remarkable cowardice. "Yeah, I'm not sure it's worthwhile. Not for money, anyway. If for some noble cause Clancy feels that he needs to go... well, you might be a little better off for having me around, and I do owe you for saving my life."
Degan is pretty terrible defensively. His AC is 11 and he has 7 HP.
He will try to avoid combat as much as possible, and it's kind of fun playing him so cowardly because of his fragility, but taking the ring would at least give him a slightly better chance of surviving if he happens to get targeted. He certainly would want it in character.
I haven't played any DCC before so it is all new to me.
!! Degan gains a monstrous 3 HP (after Stamina penalty), bringing his new maximum total to 7 HP. His Luck increases to 12 as per Gameplay.
Degan comes out from hiding, along with the two women he rescued. He does not quite seem to grasp Isteván's meaning.
After a moment he seems to get it. "Oh! Do you think such a wizard would care about things like gold and gems?
Degan is feeling curious and cautious more than greedy. He'll work on locks and traps where he is requested to.
"Quickly - with me!"
If Mirinde has stopped the second cage from moving, then Degan will try to swing over to that one and open the lock as quickly as he can.
However, he really wishes that he could succeed here.
Count me in as well.
Degan tries again to pick the lock, but he nearly drops his tools!
Degan scrambles to get more secure position, pulling himself up and getting a foot between the bars so he can stand instead of hanging on. He then starts to work on opening the lock of the cage.
Degan hears the women screaming for help, and although he is mortal terror of the many enemies, he makes a heroic leap to save the
After helping identify the more valuable gemstone fragments, Degan goes to inspect the door.
He confidently remarks "All clear here, Isteván."
Degan is terrified, after his own near-death experience and after seeing creatures eviscerate his far tougher allies. He hangs back and waits to see what the spellcasters can do.
Degan is interested in the gold, but not that interested. He is somewhat concerned that it will come alive and bind him like it did the moon-devil. "I believe Isteván suggested having a rest. I don't know much about magic - do you need to rest, Mirinde? Or you, Clancy?
"Might the plants go dormant if their 'sun' is moved away? Maybe to a corner or even out the door?"
Degan moves up to the remains of the eidolon and retrieves his dagger. He does his best to stay far away from the dangerous-looking plants.
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