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The fetchling has rope but he is a little busy. Don't forget about Bigzy. Its one thing if they happen to die while we are all doing our part. It is another if we abandon them. I imagine Bigzy will do his part to get vengeance on us if we leave them to die.
Having moved in to a flanking position with Bigzy, the fetchling flicks his wrist on his off hand and a dagger pops out in to his hand.
The fetchling attempts to make two attacks, the first with the illusory short sword, the second with the dagger.
The fetchling realizes that the others are not leaving the water to fight this creature on their terms as opposed to its terms. He revises his tactics. While at the surface of the water, he casts a spell.
He then takes a deep breath proceeds to swim to a location that lets him flank the creature with the nearest one of his companions.
The fetchling looks for a location to climb out of the water or to get some firm footing if there is nowhere he can climb out. Additionally, if he finds nowhere to climb out then he draws his sawtooth sabres.
Sorry for your loss.
Seeing Ezra inspecting the writing the fetchling says, "Most of my skill involves creating writings, not translating. Perhaps I can assist you with your efforts."
"Leon, may have that rock?"
The fetchling tries to stay slightly ahead of the group out of the light. Once at the lake, the fetchling says "Ezra can you make another rock glow for a moment?" If she hands him an illuminated rock then he tosses it in the water to see how far down the light goes before disappearing.
I mistakenly put it in a spoiler to just Ezra. Here is the message for those who did not read it. "Why did I need to close my eyes? This tunnel leads to a ledge overlooking the lake. There is some movement in the water that I couldn't see from the ground. Also, did that skeleton break free from Mordecai? It seems to be wandering towards the lake, its not doing a very good job of being quiet about it."
As a reminder, Ezra knows there is another way to the lake. The fetchling told her via message.
... fetchling just hiding in the shadows ...
Seeing the creature addressing the others, fetchling attempts to identify it.
The fetchling remains hidden and draws two shuriken. He stands ready to throw them at this creature, if it becomes hostile.
Ezra:
Heading back your way. The fetchling heads back from the path he came, while still attempting to remain quiet.
As the fetchling approaches the group he stays in the shadows near the edge of the tunnel to see what he observes, in an attempt to avoid giving away his position.
Ezra: "Why did I need to close my eyes? This tunnel leads to a ledge overlooking the lake. There is some movement in the water that I couldn't see from the ground. Also, did that skeleton break free from Mordecai? It seems to be wandering towards the lake, its not doing a very good job of being quiet about it."
With a nod, the fetchling disappears in to the tunnel immediately to the right of the larger tunnel.
After seeing the lake the fetchling returns to report his findings. "There is a lake at the end of this tunnel, which floods the rest of this place. I believe this occurs at night." "There are a large number of partial eaten humanoid remains in the lake. It is about 300 feet at its widest point and there is a strange marking on the other side of the lake."
The fetchling places his glasses back over his eyes, and nods at the group as he disappears down the main tunnel again.
As he approaches the area where the swarms came from previously he cautiously listens before moving on.
The fetchling glances at the skeleton but does not otherwise respond to Mordecai.
During his watch, the fetchling looks down in to the well when he hears the noises.
Before returning to the top of the ziggurat, the fetchling removes his glasses. Once at the top, the fetchling stands near the edge of the ziggurat looking out inquisitively below. As it starts to get dark he puts his glasses back on. He approaches Krovax and Leon, "Do we have a plan for how watches will be conducted?"
"Perhaps I misunderstood her comments about bathing in blood. I guess she wanted to bathe in bugs," the fetchling says with a smirk.
"Just remember, we will not be the only creatures topside either."
After returning to the well the fetchling says, "Well, I got about 60 feet in to the tunnel before my nostrils started to burn from some odor and the tunnel dropped off sharply." Glancing at the dead swarms he says, "These pests showed up before I could investigate any further. How do you suggest we proceed?"
The fetchling realizing the futility of his efforts shrugs in frustration. "I'm no use to use against these pests. It is best I move out of their damage so I can remain some use against whatever else we face within." The fetchling stows his blades and moves to the rope to begin climbing out of the hole.
The fetchling realizes his sabres are of little use to him with these pests. He attempts to smash as bugs as he can by violently stomping on them.
The fetchling draws his sabers and attacks the cockroaches that have swarmed him.
Swarms... There is no value in killing swarms, nor am I properly equipped for this. The fetchling turns and heads back to the rest of the group as quickly as he can. Once arriving back at the group he says, "Swarm," while pointing behind him.
The fetchling inspects the ground in front of him and bends down as though he is picking something up. As he stands he is rubbing his fingers together, as some gray powder falls off. "Nothing jumps out as an immediate hazard. There are some very old bones in here."
The fetchling quietly moves down the corridor scouting ahead.
On that note, should we send her down one of the tunnels to "scout?"
The fetchling flashes a quick smile at Leon. If a preliminary scan down each tunnel does not reveal an immediate threat, he begins to look around the entrance of each tunnel for any signs of tracks or other clues.
With his Gloom Sight Goggles granting him 90 feet of dark vision, the fetchling looks down each of the 5 tunnels for any signs of life or identifying markings.
The fetchling pulls out a pair of glasses that look as though they are made of opaque obsidian and places them on his eyes.
"Do you guys want me to scan ahead down any of these paths before we let everyone know we are here with our glowing presence?" After a pause he looks at Mordecai and says, "Or some other ill begotten plan that will cause everything in this place to be on alert or come at us at once?"
The fetchling follows the others while keeping his sawtooth sabres in hand.
The fetchling looks around at the group in an attempt to determine which figure the melee combatants move towards. He attempts to move to a flanking position with his allies while drawing his sawtooth sabres and attempting to avoid the creatures blows.
DM:
Would I have any idea if I think I can sneak attack these creatures?
The fetchling approaches the others and coughs violently as though he has been containing a number of coughs that have suddenly erupted. "This place is not abandoned. I have not seen the creatures that wonder in the area but there are recent footprints from large humanoids. There was a struggle near the ziggurat recently, with blood and drag marks headed toward the ziggurat."
I was just trying to make sure the path was clear, not run off on a solo adventure. :P I'm happy not to run out in front, its always safest to scout from the middle of the party. :)
DM: Do you need any rolls for my scouting or do I see anything worth noting while scouting?
DM, is the cough occasional or do I think it's going to hinder my scouting? Once I have an idea of how bad the cough is then I'll make the decision on whether to use one of the vials.
I added the potions with my name on them in the loot to my character sheet. I'll also note that I have UMD for any items that might not fit perfectly with others abilities. He would also take the sealing wax to put with his forgery kit if no one else wanted it.
The fetchling suggests, "Why don't I scout out the ruined city and report back before we head to the zuggart?" "I could do a general sweep of areas, return, and the group could move forward so that you wouldn't be too far behind in case of trouble." "Does anyone have anything that could help with this cough? I'm worried it might give my position away while scouting."
"This is a distraction from our purpose here. We should continue on our way." |