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Post by Candace on Sept 26, 2006 10:36:11 GMT -5
"We should stick to one side. Caverns have claimed more then a few souls in their maze-like depths. Perhaps we should trek to the left, if we stay always to leftmost path, we will always know our way back out. Stay close together and keep a wary eye in all directions." Mischa moves over to the left side of the cavern and awaits the others.
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Post by phineaslives on Sept 26, 2006 11:46:43 GMT -5
Casimir hefts his sword over his shoulder and follows Mischa to the left edge of the cavern.
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Post by The Dungeon Master on Sept 26, 2006 12:16:38 GMT -5
It takes you almost 3 minutes before you encounter anything to note. In a puddle of water lays a severed length of rope. Water drips down from above and splashes into the puddle. Looking up, both Mischa and Newt can make out a hole in the ceiling in the shadows of Bowen’s torchlight. It’s over 60 feet up.
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Post by phineaslives on Sept 26, 2006 20:41:50 GMT -5
"That could be an eventual escape route, should we ever get up there. I don't see how we are going to get up there now...", Casimir's voice trails off as he looks further into the cave.
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Post by louist on Sept 27, 2006 1:10:55 GMT -5
"A lit'le early to worry about that; need to find a way up first. Might want to salvage what we can of that rope, though."
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Post by The Dungeon Master on Sept 27, 2006 10:17:01 GMT -5
The rope is little more than 3 feet long.
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Post by phineaslives on Sept 27, 2006 10:28:25 GMT -5
"No sense in keeping that scrap. Let's be on our way to see what can be seen", Casimir puts the big charming smile on to persuade the others to travel along with him...
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Post by The Dungeon Master on Sept 27, 2006 11:19:40 GMT -5
Some 40 feet further on, on the left hand side is a narrow passage chocked with stalactites and other rock formations. To enter here you would have to proceed at half speed and single file.
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Post by phineaslives on Sept 27, 2006 13:41:11 GMT -5
"This seems like a natural place for an ambush. Let us prepare ourselves duly!" Casimir hefts his shield and sword and makes for the first in line...
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Post by louist on Sept 28, 2006 0:10:31 GMT -5
Bowen follows next behind Casimir, ensuring he has ample light to (hopefully) spot any hiden enemies.
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Post by lot on Sept 28, 2006 0:17:00 GMT -5
Bec lets everyone pass before taking up the rear. As he walks, he casually checks the room he has to swing.
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Post by The Dungeon Master on Sept 28, 2006 5:10:28 GMT -5
I’ll assume the rest of the order as follows: Casimir, Bowen, Mischa, Anya’drea, Newt, Bec. Bec discovers that the confines cause him to suffer a -2 to his attack rolls, much like everywhere else down here due to the stalagmites.
You proceed slowly for about 2 minutes, in almost claustrophobic conditions. The passage opens up somewhat, but due to the rock formations, you are still forced to travel single file for the most part, although the occasional spot opens wide enough for 2 abreast.
Mischa calls for a stop. She has spotted something. 30 feet ahead, on the ceiling, one of the stalactites seems to break apart, revealing itself to be a creature that resembles a small squid or octopus, with a stonelike shell covering its body and a tough membrane stretched between its unfolding tentacles.
We are in initiative. Mischa, Bec and Newt may go.
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Post by jecoby on Sept 28, 2006 10:58:42 GMT -5
Newt will fire up at the creature then try to maneuver to safety using the rocks for cover and getting ready to dodge any tentacles.
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Post by Candace on Sept 28, 2006 11:10:07 GMT -5
Mischa will draw her bow and fire on the creature after dropping her quarterstaff too the ground. "Scar, Attack!"
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Post by The Dungeon Master on Sept 28, 2006 11:24:25 GMT -5
Newt will fire up at the creature then try to maneuver to safety using the rocks for cover and getting ready to dodge any tentacles. Newt’s crossbow bolt strikes its target but fails to penetrate its natural armor (11 rolled). The bolt breaks when it falls. |
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