"Maybe it's a magic door and we don;t have the right password..."
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Gen grips her blade hilt tightly with both hands waiting a reaction from that strike.
"Probably yep, you're right Corr. Could be undead as if it was alive it'd probably be dead by now. We don't have to finish now, we can rest and come back tomorrow. Up to you Ladies. I am fine to go on or not but I fear I have used my spells a bit hastily today so I'm out".
Gen shrugs and heads forward as well. As Corrie is taking all of the up front danger how can Gen complain about moving forward?
"It is, or was, a garden ooze. They are small opportunistic hunters that use plants or fungi as camouflage. Should we exit and come back tomorrow? Corr, you're hurt pretty bad..."
Gen hacks at the damned thing Attack - Damage yet again unable to land a blow.
"Corr, acid won't hurt that thing!" Gen draws and swings her blade as it seems clear that Corr won't leave the room just yet. Attack - Damage Gen's swing is heavy but awkward, she misses the creature but smacks the hell out of the floor...
"Get out of there Cor, I'll close the door behind you!"
Folks, on April 27 I am moving, I will likely not be back online until April 29 or 30. Just a heads up.
Gen holds back, molds are dangerous and more than one person may upset the room too much, "Be careful Cor".
"Ro we are all scared, this place is scary. You have to face down your fears and march right back in with me, come on. Next time I might be the one to run..." Gen heads back in and meets with Cor as she is about to enter the next room.
"Damn", Gen swears and rushes out of the room to catch up to Roya!
Gen turns to Ro to watch her flee but holds her ground gritting her teeth against the fear created by the apparition, "If you want to help us, help us. We are here".
Gen stays in the hall but peers inside. Perception
Gen takes the copper mugs for resale, "Well Mr. Ghost. The dead have no use for such luxuries and the living need gold to eat so these are coming with us". Gen looks at the parchment as well - Know Local "Ah, the Churlwood. But what is St. Hs.? Maybe we need to consult the local Sage once more. Of course, we are not done in here being bitten by bugs yet..."
Gen moves over to the face down cabinet and tests to see if she can flip it over alone.
Gen grimaces, "I think I just wasted that spell. I also think that if we keep running into these critters we will be in real trouble. Maybe we should head out and get some gear from town to help us exterminate bugs instead of settle restless ghosts! Don't worry Ro, you will be fine. Your Mom survived way worse and you are her daughter". Gen rifles through her pack pulling out a lot of clothes but no torches. "Well I am certainly not going to burn these". She then scans the room as she re-packs - Perception
Or retreat!
Yeah, I am pretty sure Color Spray won't work on them but I am also sure that Gen would take a shot at it :-)
Gen grimaces, "A swarm! Damn, I need fire spells..." Instead she opts to call upon her bonded item to cast her last spell of the day... Color Spray vs. the Spiders.
Gen chuckles, "Only a child would rather fight ghosts than bugs!" Gen enters the room as well and also looks around. She is adventurous enough but mold is sort of where she draws the line... Perception
Gen follows Corr and grimaces at the disgusting bugs, "Well, we can get jobs exterminating giant bugs if this whole adventurer thing does not pan out... Nice job Ladies, and by Ladies I mean the two of you. I mean this blade looks whole but there must be a big chunk missing as I never seem to actually hit anything with it".
Gen attacks the same one that Corr swings at, better to get em down fast! Attack Damage
Gen draws two daggers as she is down to perhaps one more spell to cast from her bonded item and would rather throw something at a threat than engage it in melee if at all possible. Perception
Gen turns back and calls out to Ro and Co, "Well, the porch will support us all. You want to join me or should I scout farther and just run like hell if I see something I can't handle or feel the house shake?"
Gen holds it up for the others to see, "Found something at least. A locket with a picture of a young woman". Gen throws it back to Roya, "Catch dear!" She then heads again up the porch and avoids the broken board though she does peer in to see if there is anything else to be found down there, if not, she proceeds forward.
"Here goes". Gen enters the house looking around but not speaking, not yet anyway.
Gen misses with her strike and watches at Roya does not, "Great job Ro!" The then sheathes her blade and ties the rope around her waist, "Sure. I bet nothing else bad will happen at all!" Gen casts Mage Armor, expending her last first level spell of the day.
Gen draws her curved blade and attacks the one attached to Correna. Attack Damage
Initiative Gen reacts quickly and casts Color Spray at the creatures.
"More danger from falling into the ocean or the house collapsing than from a ghost I'd wager. I cannot summon a spirit for sure. Let's enter and see if he appears to us. Or perhaps we will find something of value in there, once can never know until one tries!" Gen heads into the open front door.
"Yes, we should go there now. Not to worry Roya, what's the worst that can happen!?"
"Agreed, daylight is wasting and a haunted house is best explored by day. Well, if you want to get back out of it anyway".
"Is there anyone here who could have created such a powerful illusion and has something to gain by so doing? I can assure you that the appearance was real. Whether it was a ghost or not is certainly another matter entirely".
"Yes, we would really appreciate any insight you have".
"His ruined mansion not his downed ship though finding that could be the key to finding his ghost..."
"Alright then. Marphan then Kelstrop. At oth locations we can inquire about Alsorin. Thereafter, to Roderic's Wreck. Tomorrow, our patched combatants? Does this sound like a logical start point for our adventures?"
"Let's start with Ladia Kelstrop. From there we can find out what local may know more about the excellent questions that Ro has raised. Thereafter, we can look for, who was it you were seeking again Grial?"
Gen places a hand on Grial's forearm, "Ummm. OK. I don't have babies but I am not sure that's right. Let's not get hung up on something that will make no difference to any of us any time soon. Let's all meet here tomorrow and then we can begin our investigations, who knows, maybe Corr knows the person you are looking for and we can help each other. Ro, you can hold the little Dragon if Mr. Grial needs to break anybody's nose. Sound good?"
"If Mr. Grial wanted you to have it dear, he would have given him to you. Besides, if you don't come along to investigate how will you learn anything? If you wanted to sit in you room you could have stayed home with your parents". Gen turns back to Grial, "There are some mysterious deaths that just took place and Corr's friend here in town believes it may be connected to the appearance of this apparition. One of the gangs we believe may be connected wears the symbol of a Runelord. That's interesting enough for me to learn more. So if you are not doing anything besides passing through, why not assist us?"
"Come get me? Hmmm, did she mean me, you, or us?" she asks Grial with a shadow of a grin.
"Of course you can sweetie! But you can't have Grial's pet Dragon. We will try and find you one as soon as we can. Oooh, maybe we can summon one. First we should get on with what we are going to get on with. Hey Corr, maybe we should bring Grial along with us? He looks rather menacing, I fond that sometimes having a man along makes conversations easier, the threat of violence is often more effective than violence itself. What do you think Grial, interested in keeping three beautiful Ladies company for a while?"
Gen nods, "Yes, that's because of that Ghost appearing in the center of town. Something like that only happens once in a lifetime around here apparently. What madness?" Gen looks around and shrugs, "Well soon enough we will have something interesting to do, right Ro?" She has a twinkle in her eye.
Gen grins and gives Ro a little hug, "Thank you honey. So well mannered. Now let's sit and speak with Grial while Corr fixes herself". Gen sits at Grial's table and gestures for Ro to sit as well, "Tell me, did you just arrive today? We have been here for a week and would have noticed you for sure if it was any earlier".
Gen tries not to laugh and half grinning half stern faced responds, "Now Ro. That was not very nice, well I am sure Grial enjoyed it, but still not nice. You apologize to Corr right now or no incredibly dangerous adventures which may end your life in an instant for the next two days young Lady!"
Gen smiles mischievously, "Grial, Corr needs some help, have you ever rescued a woman from her corset before? Now. Now. Ro. You should not have let that little Dragon get so drunk. We will go once Grial knows where to find Corr, I mean once he gets his Squall back".
"What? He is a mystery for you explore. Or is it the other way around?" Gen gets up and walks over, "Hi. I'm Gen. You met Ro. I cant tell you her name, you have to go get it". She winks and nods her head towards Correna.
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