Didn't see it as an attempt at one-up me :)
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I get it, Indus, and I'm sorry to hear it. I got laid off at the end of 2023. I am still out of work; partly because the economy but largely because my wife's on hospice care now. I hope your situation turns around quickly enough that you can pocket some of that severance as a bonus. Yikes, sorry to hear :( Makes my situation somewhat trivial.
When the shape moves towards Seben, Indus raises his flail to protect her, but then lowers it again, as Seben lowers her bow.
Thanks, much appreciated. I'm surviving - they were nice enough to give me a severance pay that will get us through the year - but still trying to figure out where to go from here. I've got some possible collaborations on the pipeline, but no single job that will give us enough for my share of the monthly expenses.
"Where's that silly girl off to now," Indus mutters under his breath. Sensing trouble, he picks up his newfound flail from the ground, where he put it down to have his hands free while restoring the shrine, and sets off after the others.
Pardon my inactivity lately. I was made redundant effective May 1 about two weeks ago, so everything has been a bit chaotic since. Also, if you know anyone who needs an experienced translator (EN to DA) with a focus on gaming and igaming, please let me know.
Indus takes a closer look at the hieroglyphs, then set to help Sobek restoring the shrine.
"Let's just take the closest door ... after checking them carefully for traps, of course!"
"There are some bones here. Possibly connected at some point to one or more creatures. Definitely dead!" Indus says, realising he knows nothing about forensics. "This flail looks valuable, but maybe we should save it in case we run into more skeletons?"
I was confused, but didn't bother to look it up. Sorry about that.
Indus throws his flask just after his two companions, praying to his luck that he will hit as well.
"Good thing that granary wasn't choke full of flour, or we'd be blown to straight over the Barrier Wall by the blast," Indus says when his flask bursts open raining fiery death on the beetles.
Lol, it's on me
Indus hands out alchemist's fire to those wanting one and readies one himself.
"I've got a single flask of that cocktail you had a demonstration of earlier as well as alchemist's fire, but I'm all for regrouping if you aren't fully prepared," Indus chimes in from the rear.
Indus says, making a slight bow.
Indus smiles at Seben. "It hurts like hell, but I think I'm good."
"Let's press on. This place is making my skin crawl ... or maybe it is those eggs, Seben ..."
"I hope the rags weren't valuable..." Indus mutters while trying to clean away the splash of acid that hit his arm.
Indus searches his memory to recall any lore about undead that might be helpful, while searching his belt for a flask of bone burn. He throws it at the furthest skeleton, hoping to catch the two others in the blast while attempting to avoid their claws.
Indus attempts to shake off his unease and follows the others into the courtyard.
After gathering his strength, Indus examines the beast.
"This appears to be a Death Dogs, a disease-ridden nocturnal pack hunter. Folklore claims that they are the risen corpses of dogs or hyenas animated by monster-worshiping cultists, but actually they are living creatures infested with some kind of worm infestation." Indus shutters, as he continues, "It is said that the saliva of the beast contains hundreds of tiny eggs that grow into flesh-devouring worms. The worms start consuming any creatures they come into contact with." Absentmindedly he scratches the area around his wound ...
With a gasp of pain, Indus comes to, shaking slightly from the infernal energy coursing through him. "Eugh ... let's ... let's not do that again any time soon ..."
No no, I have at least a pint or two of blood left in me :)
Indus gives a cry of pain as the darkness engulfs him ...
Still with his whip in hand, Indus prepares for whatever is hiding in the gloom of the building.
Still with his whip ready, Indus bends down, scoops up a handful of fine sand and mutters a single arcane word, as he throws the sand towards the eyes.
Indus remains alert, his magical whip in hand.
"That sounds like a good idea, Sobek. Whatever awaits inside will also be there when we've taken a look around."
Indus returns to the agreed upon rendezvous point, some coins lighter but with a slightly heavier backpack. "Everyone good to head back in?" he asks with a smile.
"Is there something that will help us against the haunting of the place?", Indus asks, before they split up.
Indus shrugs, having no preference for which temple to visit. "Should we split up to cover more ground? I want to buy a few items ... including something to help against other venomous foes."
Happy New Year peeps!
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Good Jól!
"Urgh, let's agree not to do that again ..., Indus says, trying to shake the shock of both the javelin and the strange magic aside. Assuming Seben shares her findings, Indus makes a mental note of the place. "It seems strange to have a recent trap in a random place. Maybe we should return another time and investigate this place further." With that, Indus indicates he's ready to move on.
Indus collapses to the ground, gasping for air. "Arrrrr..."
"That will give us a chance to do a little last minute shopping as well," Indus says in agreement with the plan to return to the city of the living.
"I guess resting in there is a bad idea, then." Indus tries to recall anything about the house of Pentheru while examining the columns and doors.
"Let's start by exploring the outskirts of the compound before heading into the heart. Just so we don't get surprised by enemies on the way out."
Seeing that Diorio is feeling better, Indus returns from his watch. "The garden extends further along the west side of the main house. At the north end of the garden there's a squat stone building with columns and a set of stone doors. Should we investigate?"
Feeling slightly useless in the attempt to cleanse the venom from Diorio's wound, Indus packs his sword away and loads his crossbow, keeping a close eye on the surroundings in case of more trouble ...
"Here, Diorio, catch this!" Indus says, throwing his enchanted whip to the poisoned bladesmaster. After Diorio has deftly caugth it, Indus continues, "Repeat after me. Seḥlu-yi seg ssem-ag. It should help you ward of the venom!"
Gives new meaning to the term "walking buffet" :)
Hoping his luck has returned, Indus draws his sword, does an acrobatic roll to get past the reach of the centipede and slashes at its underbelly.
While Indus can barely keep his magic whip from tangling, Seben scores another hit with her arrow.
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