CHAPTER THREE: What the dead mage said
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Satisfied that you've seen all there is to see in the antechamber, Stregghi grabs one of the torches on the north wall, and you move into the hallway.
The walls of the tomb are cold, unadorned granite. Wall sconces are set every 12' or so. After about 65' (@ one turn of movement), two 10' wide hallways branch off to the left and right, while the main hallway you're in continues to the north.
Actions?
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Marching order:
Bran | Glogs
Savik | Ulf
Iomhar | Stregghi
Gordon
The walls of the tomb are cold, unadorned granite. Wall sconces are set every 12' or so. After about 65' (@ one turn of movement), two 10' wide hallways branch off to the left and right, while the main hallway you're in continues to the north.
Actions?
~~~~~~~~~
Marching order:
Bran | Glogs
Savik | Ulf
Iomhar | Stregghi
Gordon
Failure is always an option.
Re: CHAPTER THREE: What the dead mage said
Bran turns back and looks to Stregghi and asks, "Any idea where this bloke's bones are resting?"
If he doesn't know, Bran adds, "Well, it sure ain't gonna be in one of these side rooms. An' we're not here to loot the place, so lets keep heading straight."
But as they pass the intersection, Bran looks to his left to see what is down the side passage.
If he doesn't know, Bran adds, "Well, it sure ain't gonna be in one of these side rooms. An' we're not here to loot the place, so lets keep heading straight."
But as they pass the intersection, Bran looks to his left to see what is down the side passage.
Dragon foot. Bamboo pole. Little mouse. Tiny boy.
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Iomhar quietly stows his bow and grabs hold of his sword, ready for more orcs to ambush them as they pass the intersection.
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Ulf follows along with his companions, one hand on his short sword, the other trailing along the wall looking overhead and underfoot for any unusual markings or what he thinks might be some sort of trap.
Winter is coming...
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Savik keeps his bow and arrow at the ready in one hand and his other hand free to make a somatic gesture, if needed. "Don't know who this Vargahsh fellow is," the elf whispers, "but if we can get the drop on him, perhaps I can use my charms to make his acquaintance?"
(previous post from when we dropped the two orc sentries)
(previous post from when we dropped the two orc sentries)
OOC: GQ, was Savik ever able to retrieve any of his or the others' arrows there?Argennian wrote:Savik readies another arrow as he moves up quickly with the others. He'll check to see if any of their missiles can be recovered while keeping an ear to their cleric guide for his answer to Bran's query.
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"What's it gonna take?"
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"What's it gonna take?"
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tkrexx as Emm the Avenging Druid wrote:I shall burn you, and I shall sink your petty warship with fire and lightning, and the ocean shall swallow it and all aboard, and no one will remember any of you!
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Yes, he was able to salvage both.Argennian wrote:OOC: GQ, was Savik ever able to retrieve any of his or the others' arrows there?
Failure is always an option.
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"Nay," Stregghi replies. "The situation of the mage's crypt within the tomb was a secret known only to the mage himself, the dwûr-folk who carved it into the rock, and the high priest who laid him to rest."Alethan wrote:Bran turns back and looks to Stregghi and asks, "Any idea where this bloke's bones are resting?"
Stregghi's torch jams your infravision, but in the torchlight you can make out a door on the south wall about 30' down the hall.Alethan wrote:But as they pass the intersection, Bran looks to his left to see what is down the side passage.
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You continue north for another 60' (1 turn) before the hallway empties into a large room, 50'x60'. In the center of the room is a sarcophagus; its lid lies upside down on the floor next to it.
You also notice, huddled behind the left side of the sarcophagus, a youngish (perhaps teenaged?) looking orc, whimpering and shaking uncontrollably. When he sees you're not orcs, he shrieks and throws himself at your feet.
"Please to let Vargahsh go!" he cries in a sort of pidgin Common. "Please! No sword! I leave now, before snake comes. Terrible snake! Please to let Vargahsh pass! Never come back!"
Actions?
~~~~~~~~~
Marching order:
Bran | Gordon
Savik | Ulf
Iomhar | Stregghi
Glogs
Failure is always an option.
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Glogs looks behind him expecting a surprise snake attack. Which way did the snake go Orc? he asks the terrified orc
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Iomhar feels every hair stand up. Snakes... he looks around, sword ready. For the snake or an orc if its a ruse.
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"Stay your weapons, friends," Savik whispers to his companions as he steps forward, makes a somatic gesture with his free hand and casts his charm person spell on the cowering orc.
"What snake, friend Vargahsh? Where is it now?" the elf asks in orcish as he kneels down to console the trembling orc youth. He gives him a thorough scrutinization when he leans down close.
"What snake, friend Vargahsh? Where is it now?" the elf asks in orcish as he kneels down to console the trembling orc youth. He gives him a thorough scrutinization when he leans down close.
Yosef Travathas: High Elf Fighter4/Magic-User3 (rredmond's Pacesetter Games "Legacy of the Unknown" OSRIC Playtest)
Brok Sterling: Human Assassin3 (ToniXX's Incursion into Newiron OSRIC Playtest)
Tanik Tremwoodak: Dwarf Cleric3 (Dave's 1e Skype Game)
DM: home-brew OSRIC "A New Hope to the West" campaign
Fireball... good!!
"What's it gonna take?"
"Everything."
Brok Sterling: Human Assassin3 (ToniXX's Incursion into Newiron OSRIC Playtest)
Tanik Tremwoodak: Dwarf Cleric3 (Dave's 1e Skype Game)
DM: home-brew OSRIC "A New Hope to the West" campaign
Fireball... good!!
"What's it gonna take?"
"Everything."
tkrexx as Emm the Avenging Druid wrote:I shall burn you, and I shall sink your petty warship with fire and lightning, and the ocean shall swallow it and all aboard, and no one will remember any of you!
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Ulf moves into the room and pulls a thin wand from his belt. Pointing at the sarcophagus while standing a few feet away, he says,"Avabreyhu..."
Winter is coming...
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Vargahsh's save vs. magic: [1d20] = 2Argennian wrote:"Stay your weapons, friends," Savik whispers to his companions as he steps forward, makes a somatic gesture with his free hand and casts his charm person spell on the cowering orc.
"What snake, friend Vargahsh? Where is it now?" the elf asks in orcish as he kneels down to console the trembling orc youth. He gives him a thorough scrutinization when he leans down close.
The charm takes effect on the young orc, calming him but slightly.
"Thank you, olven friend, thank you!" he exclaims, embracing Savik's legs. "May Gruumsh One-Eye pave your steps with the crushed bones of your enemies!" He points to the passage in the NE (top right) corner of the room. "Snake is back there. I will show you. We kill snake, yes!"
Meanwhile, upon the utterance of the trigger word, Ulf's wand illuminates a hidden panel at the base of the sarcophagus, beneath the head...hedgeknight wrote:Ulf moves into the room and pulls a thin wand from his belt. Pointing at the sarcophagus while standing a few feet away, he says,"Avabreyhu..."
OOC: wand of secret door & trap detection -1 charge; new total: 10
Failure is always an option.
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Iomhar is still a bit worried about this snake thing. He holds fast the sword and readies himself for an attack.
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Ulf moves cautiously to the head of the sarcophagus and checks the hidden panel for traps...before opening it.Gelatinous Q wrote:Meanwhile, upon the utterance of the trigger word, Ulf's wand illuminates a hidden panel at the base of the sarcophagus, beneath the head...hedgeknight wrote:Ulf moves into the room and pulls a thin wand from his belt. Pointing at the sarcophagus while standing a few feet away, he says,"Avabreyhu..."
Winter is coming...
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Bran tries to approach the orc to ask it questions of the snake, but... even under the influence of a charm spell, he cannot bring himself to speak with such a creature. Instead, he readies his battle axe and keeps a sharp eye on the northeast passage, hoping another will ask about the size and type of snake...
Dragon foot. Bamboo pole. Little mouse. Tiny boy.
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"He says there is some kind of snake in yonder passage," Savik announces in common for his companions that don't speak orcish, and points with his bow towards the northeast passage (top right) that the orc just indicated.Gelatinous Q wrote:... "Thank you, olven friend, thank you!" he exclaims, embracing Savik's legs. "May Gruumsh One-Eye pave your steps with the crushed bones of your enemies!" He points to the passage in the NE (top right) corner of the room. "Snake is back there. I will show you. We kill snake, yes!" ...
The elf then turns to smile all friendly-like back at his pathetic little charmed orc. "Quickly now, friend Vargahsh, what kind of snake is it and how big? Is there any other dangers in here?" he asks in orcish.
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Brok Sterling: Human Assassin3 (ToniXX's Incursion into Newiron OSRIC Playtest)
Tanik Tremwoodak: Dwarf Cleric3 (Dave's 1e Skype Game)
DM: home-brew OSRIC "A New Hope to the West" campaign
Fireball... good!!
"What's it gonna take?"
"Everything."
Brok Sterling: Human Assassin3 (ToniXX's Incursion into Newiron OSRIC Playtest)
Tanik Tremwoodak: Dwarf Cleric3 (Dave's 1e Skype Game)
DM: home-brew OSRIC "A New Hope to the West" campaign
Fireball... good!!
"What's it gonna take?"
"Everything."
tkrexx as Emm the Avenging Druid wrote:I shall burn you, and I shall sink your petty warship with fire and lightning, and the ocean shall swallow it and all aboard, and no one will remember any of you!
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"Snake slither in while we sleep and kill many fierce orcs in his coils. Even Hraathgwür! Big snake, very big." Vargahsh turns and points at Glogs. "Big as four of him.Argennian wrote: The elf then turns to smile all friendly-like back at his pathetic little charmed orc. "Quickly now, friend Vargahsh, what kind of snake is it and how big? Is there any other dangers in here?" he asks in orcish.
"Orcs not be happy to see humans and olven and dwûr. But we not as many as we were. Some killed by fire. Some killed by snake. Some run away. Vargahsh almost run away til my olven friend saved me!" He hugs Savik again. "We kill snake now! Yes!"
Ulf doesn't find anything suspicious about the panel. It is easily removed with a pick and chisel from your thieves tool kit. Behind it is a recess and what appears to be a foot pedal in the floor.hedgeknight wrote:Ulf moves cautiously to the head of the sarcophagus and checks the hidden panel for traps...before opening it.
OOC: assuming you're using the wand for trap detection: -1 charge; now down to 9
Failure is always an option.
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as big as four... Glogs?
Is about all Iomhar can say...
Is about all Iomhar can say...
Dandelion - female half-orc beautyqueen in training (The Lone City in the Wildlands) OSRIC
Halfpint - female halfling badgirl wannabe (Lab Lord- The North Marches) LL
Mark'd - charismatic human fighter (Lab Lord- The North Marches) LL
Halfpint - female halfling badgirl wannabe (Lab Lord- The North Marches) LL
Mark'd - charismatic human fighter (Lab Lord- The North Marches) LL
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I doubt as natty, Glogs chimes in, pulling a crooked ruffle back out from under his sleeve.
Is Glogs big too? Sheesh, y'all are really making me ROLE play... where's my frickin' dice?
Is Glogs big too? Sheesh, y'all are really making me ROLE play... where's my frickin' dice?
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.