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Nigel moves over next to Simo and Tatsumi and readies Prudence for action. "Me and the old gal are going to start things off with a tar bomb thanks to her new launcher. That should shake them up a bit. Are we Ready?" t
Nigel shakes his head and says. "Whatever that thing is it's been mutated by the Manna Wastes. But be careful of it. You don't hood an animal unless you want it to attack when you take the hood off. Like a falcon. Either that or the hood is to protect everyone from the creatures abilities. Now what we are planning will require stealth and alacrity because eventually someone will come looking for the Ogres."
Nigel studies the information Tatsumi recovered.
"Humm...this is most interesting and likely a bit disturbing
"Slavery, well in many places it is..." Nigel pauses looks about at his companions then says. "Yes, yes must put a stop to it." Now lad back to my question, just how many ogres are there? And tell me more about this ettin and tiefling."
"Now just hold on my good man. Calm yourself, I think you had better explain a few things. First are you okay? Now what's all this about slaves and you say you had a dream, are you a seer? Are there more ogres? Have seen any or do you know about metal men.?"
Nigel follows Isavara into the other cave. He gives Prudence a quick cleaning while the Inquisitor tends to the Gnome's injuries. As she gives her "orders" and leaves, Nigel shakes his head and mutters something about tall folks then kneels beside the battered Gnome and says. "I say old chap why were those brutes giving you the once over? Not that Ogres ever need a reason to act that way. My name is Nigel what is yours? And don't worry about those beasts, they won't be bothering anyone ever again."
Nigel looking down Prudence's sights draws a bead on the Ogre's legs and squeezes off a shot.
Nigel aims Prudence and fires at the Ogre he can see through the small passage, as soon as he hears nothing.
Nigel moves slightly forward. with the intention of being within the effect area of the Inquisitor's spell. Then carefully aims Prudence at the Ogre he can see through the small passageway. Knowing the large creature would have a difficult time reaching him.
Nigel creeps forward and attempts to see what the ogres are doing.
Nigel begins to gather up the contents of the chest. He then pulls out a small sheet of paper and beging to write on it. "If you take anything let me know so I can record it." Nigel will note all items removed. Note:
Invoice and recipt for Gug extermination services the party of the first part informed the party of the second part of the need for removal of the dangerious infestation of Gugs. the party of the 2nd part rendered this service therefore the party of the first part will provide the following reconpense: (then follows a list of the items taken) Once done he will place the note on the sleeping ratman. "Oh and it's quite legal, remember I'm from Cheliax."
"It would be rude to wake the fellow you know." Nigel begins to search the workarea for any alchemical items
"I say lads, before we're off to the below I would like to pay a visit to our rat friend. I just know he has some items or at least the makings for things to use with Prudence's new addition. He also is likely to have other supplies we might need farther down. Besides don't you all feel he owes us at least a little?"
Nigel stands up and walks from the alcove he's been in for the last hour. He holds up Prudence and says. "Have a look at what I gave the old gal. It's a vial launcher. i can now send surprises to our foes. It should be great fun. Head down, yes by all means let's be about it."
Nigel is leveled up. Prudence now has a grenade launcher
NIgel will fire at any remaining Gug (if there are any)
Muttering"Take that you nasty beastie."
Nigel critical conformation roll
Nigel falls back taking cover and readies Prudence to engage the Gugs Ready attack action when Gug appears
Nigel moves to the bottom of the stairway taking coverand leveling Prudence
Intending to use covering fire to aid Isavara's armor class (+2) with a shot when a Gug appears
"I think I might just have the very thing for this situation." Says the Gnome as he is furiously digging in his backpack. A moment later holds up two items, one a small blue bottle and the other a little silver device. Grinning he says. "These ought to do the trick, a bottle of liquid ice and my signal whistle."
"Ah! so it's the stairs now? Right, lads the lets be about it. Upon hearing the apparently sleeping creatures, Nigel whispers. "I wouldn't normally attack a fellow who's asleep but given the general demeanor of the residents of this place I could make an exception. Which of us is the quietest?
"I've been giving that problem a little thought and I think we should have another chat with our rat friend. If memory serves me his lab quite likely has the incendiary chemicals to do the job, or at least the makings for such devices. And given his general lack of candid information about this place I am sure he could be convinced to help. With the proper inducement that is."
"Probably one of our rodent friend's caches. And seeing that he was far less than candid about the critters around here, we should help our selves to it."
"My but those wiggles were most ravenous, ate up the great beastie so fast. I am glad I remembered the run in I had with another swarm years ago. My cousin, alchemist by trade had brewed up a swarm of tiny ferocious sheep. Things were looking bad when I got the idea to lead to the cauldron. Let me tell you mutton nuggets are quite tasty. Now let's have a look at that tunnel."
Nigel throws another flask of oil at the swarm next to Cole and shouts. "Run for it lad!" Then scurries down the tunnel to the west.
Nigel moving toward Tetsumi while keeping his eyes on the worms, says. "I've got a couple more flasks of oil, I don't think it will do the bugs in. I do however have a notion, do you think we could lead the nasties to the big worm? That would be something to see, wouldn't it?"
"Damn nasty wigglies, have a bit of this." Nigel hurls a small flask at the mass of worms
"Right lads let's be about it, then have a peak up the stairs."
"I am looking forward to having a go at the great beastie but I believe there are still a few places to have a look at. We should check the aeration sw of the Gug den, then we should have another look at stairway that ended in a wall because they don't usually do that. It's likely there is a hidden door or some such. We should also have a quick look upstairs just to be sure of no surprises. Then I hope to treat you this absolutely marvelous purple worm fritter recipe."
Also is there anything southeast of the secret door and above A27.?
"It does look a wee bit complicated. I tinker now and then but that thing is out of my league. I think we will need the keys, perhaps we should have a look for them. Or we could just shoot it. Says Nigel after studying the device for a while.
Nigel moves into the room for a look around.
"As to the fish in a barrel, I was in Brevoy and one of those Sword Lords questioned my shooting skills and used that exact expression . So I had to give a demonstration. Of course there was the problem of getting some fish to put in the barrel. But to answer your question, yes I have shot fish in a barrel. Or at least I shot at them"
"Well Lads as much as I'd like to bag the big beastie. I think we should finish looking about first. I have no doubt we would be victorious, the engagemnt would cost us too many of our resources. Resources we will undoubtably need to complete our task. And besides the worm will sill be there when we finish. Oh by the way shooting fish in a barrel is more difficult than it sounds. The water deflects your shots and you tend to shoot holes in the barrel. This is especially troublesome when the barrel is on the second floor, true story. So what do you say we have a look at them stairs?"
"That there is a purple worm, an extremely nasty great magical beastie. I have never hunted one but it would be quite the prize. Take note that the front end is not the only dangerous part, it's got a vicious tail stinger with most unpleasant venom." The Gnome says quietly.
Nigel will approach the edge and have a look.
"Let's see what we can see."
Nigel proposes that we head down the southeast tunnel until we reach the first west junction then explore that tunnel
Nigel watches as the others begin heading into the western tunnel. He looks to the south and the unchecked stairway, then shrugs and moves after the altitude afflicted while muttering "Tall folk it's amazing they're still around." Patting Prudence the Gnome says.
Once back with the group, after having to run to catch up. He says. "Right lads we're off again. I say did I ever tell you of the time I shot two lions, a tiger, and a buffalo in less than a minute? The zookeeper was most upset."
Nigel recovers the ceramic jar with the dwarven writing.
Nigel moves NW to get another look at the device in (A17). While keeping an eye on (A18)
Nigel shakes his head and says. "What's done is done. We came here to do a job and should be on about it. Besides the furry fellow has his condition and Cole is probably right about him laying low. But I do hope we've seen the last of these particular beasties."
"You know." Says Nigel."I'm beginning to think that our rat-friend can't count. Either that or he indends us harm. These beasties would have been most lethal to lesser folk."
Nigel 5 foot steps behind Isavara and shoots the the Gug to the NW.
Deadly aim and precise shot
Use swift action and bandolier to reload
Nigel quickly heads back to where Isavara and Cole are standing, while saying. "Right lads we're about to be stuck in again. Form a firing line. Look to your front and mark a target when it comes. Prepare to fire, fallback, and reform. Okay volley fire at 20 yards then commence independent fire at will." Then noticing the quizzical looks from his companions says. "I attended military academy for a brief period. If we need to see a might farther I can cast dancing lights and send em out."
Nigel looks around at the area. Knowledge ENG +10 take 10 =20
"I think the more proper question is WHO was eaten at that table." says Nigel as he walks a little northwest to see what is there.
Nigel nods and says "I quite agree these blighters are definitely not the cause of the problem. And I plan to have a little chat with our rat friend, he failed to mention the excessive number of beasties. Although just between us I felt he was a bit dodgy to begin with."
Nigel peers around for a few moments, and when he sees no more threats climbs out of the mine cart. "I say that was bracing wasn't it? Those chaps were most energetic." Then the Gnome walks over to Isavara, taking note of her wounds he pulls out a small metal flask and says "I can't heal your hurts but this here is a damn fine single malt, just the thing to kill the pain,"
Nigel attempts to locate what Simo is shooting at.
If he "sees" anything he will fire 1 shot deadly aim
if it is there I know there is 50% miss Otherwise he will ready action to shoot invisible critter when it appears
Nigel, hearing the attack spins in the mine cart to look south. He shouts.
Then he snaps off a shot that impacts at the feet of the northern Gug Covering fire (aid another) +2 AC to Cole vs that creature for 1 round
Swift action to reload with bandolier
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