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Aello Alright then, a mark on the wall facing back to the granary. She scratches a crude arrow with the point of one of her crossbow bolts.
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Attempting to follow the most significant rat tracks you note that after about 100' the decline levels off and the floor is now stone. Eventually the party comes to a large opening. The cavern beyond is dark and the opposite wall is around 30' away. The cavern goes as far left and right as you can see by the lantern light and has a stream running along it. Entering the cavern the noise and illumination excite a bunch of bats who flap about but eventually disappear into the darkness beyond your vision.
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May 3, 2014 02:11
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Ciarán Now may be a good time for us to consult with our little friends here, but it would be good to be prepared about what we'd like to know - any suggestions beyond "which way should we go"?
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May 3, 2014 03:37
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Should we go back and get some guards as reinforcements? Bolo attempts to conceal himself in the darkness as the party travels, so if they get jumped, he'll be in a better position.
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May 3, 2014 04:15
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Splode posted:Should we go back and get some guards as reinforcements? Martha Pfft we don't need help. Don't worry little man, us ladies will protect you
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May 3, 2014 05:24
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Amaranth / Lyme I will recommend Martha choose our path from here, she likely knows more about navigating this environment than anyone else present. She peers at the stream.
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May 3, 2014 05:27
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AelloFreudian Slip posted:Martha    Agreed, drawing guards away from the granary isn't necessary. These caves...are there any old stories about them?
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May 3, 2014 05:30
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Martha Smiles at Aello's support I am happy to stop here while Ciarán talks to his news friends If they don't have any answers for him - I suggest that we keep taking the same turns that we made (Turn left up ahead if we took the left tunnel previously - or right if we took the right previously). This way at the end of the day we know that we explored all possible options. If it's OK with the rest of the party, I will keep my eye out for any secret doors or traps. This will slow us down a little - but it pays to be safe sometimes. (OOC: I do like those two smilies representing Martha and Aello)
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May 3, 2014 05:42
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(Still don't know what you guys want to find out from the rats, as far as I know I need to be a translator here and I can only do this once.)
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May 3, 2014 06:07
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Things to know from rats: Where they came from, who is giving them orders, how many more there are, why they are attacking a well defended grain store instead of softer targets, whether there is an undefended entrance into their lair/nest...anything else?
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May 3, 2014 06:10
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thatbastardken posted:Things to know from rats: Where they came from, who is giving them orders, how many more there are, why they are attacking a well defended grain store instead of softer targets, whether there is an undefended entrance into their lair/nest...anything else? Martha is happy with these questions
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May 3, 2014 06:15
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There is no reason you can't ask all of the above. The spell will go for 2 rounds. In order to speed things along I'll give you the response to all of the above. If someone wants to ask anything further after this I'll allow it. Brown Tail - I come from..(commences a long drawn out tale that amounts to it's life story), Oh just then? We came from the house in the trees. The big rat tells us what to do. How many more? All of them. We go where the big rat tells us. The granary has all the food (probably means there is no end to the food they have found there). The nest is always guarded (This may not be the answer to the question you thought you asked).
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May 3, 2014 06:45
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Amaranth / Lyme Ask it how big the 'big rat' is, and if there are strange creatures that are like rats but not rats.
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May 3, 2014 07:03
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Brown Tail's tiny rat brain has trouble with expressing how big the big rat is and strange creatures that are rats but aren't rats gets a blank reading as phrased. Fortunately Ciarán is 'in tune' enough with rat-think to reinterpret. Brown Tail - The Big Rat is bigger than all other rats and there are all sorts of creatures that are like rats but not rats. Further questions remain possible.
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May 3, 2014 07:19
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Where would we go from here to reach this house in the trees Brown Tail? Is it the nest you were talking about?
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May 3, 2014 07:59
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Brown Tail - It's along the rat smell (etc.)..Basically it's not this way but she could show you. No silly it isn't her nest. "there is a possibility that the animal, and its like associates, will do some favor or service for the  Brown Tail seems to like the cut of Ciarán's jib.
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May 3, 2014 08:09
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ooc: where do we want to head guys, because my buddies will probably take us there. I presume we want to go see the big rat, but any objections?
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May 3, 2014 09:46
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While deciding your next course of action. There is a thump nearby. Turning you notice this: Heading towards you from near the stream. EDIT - Definitely looks like it doesn't want to play scrabble. Cartoon fucked around with this message at 10:27 on May 3, 2014 |
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May 3, 2014 10:22
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Brown Tail, is that one of the things that aren't rats you were talking about?
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May 3, 2014 10:46
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Amaranth / Lyme She steps behind the others while trying to figure out what it is. And starts slinging bullets at it.
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May 3, 2014 10:51
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Brown Tail - *gulp* Nope. You feel your shoulder gets warmer. Will resolve combat once we have a full set of declared actions.
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May 3, 2014 10:51
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Martha Puts herself between the on coming winged creature and the party. She readies her crossbow and yells "halt!"
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May 3, 2014 10:52
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OOC: Bolo moved into darkness earlier, did that happen? Bolo attempts to remain undetected and sneak behind the beast.
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May 3, 2014 11:09
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Ciarán asks Brown Tail whether there's any path down which we could escape but the gargoyle could not and readies his club.
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May 3, 2014 11:21
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Martha - It isn't stopping. You loose a bolt off at it that misses. Aello - (You'll get a chance to modify this if you wish) Also tries a bolt for starters and misses. Ciarán - Gets the message (from Brown Tail) that back the way they came is both the way to the Big Rat and away from this terrifying monster. His wooden club is brandished threateningly. Lyme - Lets go a sling bullet and hits the creature in the chest. The bullet shatters and appears to do NO DAMAGE what-so-ever. Bolo - Is hidden in the shadows and prepares to strike at the thing's back. The thing heads for Ciarán but Aello intervenes. It attacks with both it's fore talons and leg claws scoring one hit for 1 HP damage. Well that could have been worse. Cartoon fucked around with this message at 11:42 on May 3, 2014 |
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May 3, 2014 11:39
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Seeing the bullet smash, Bolo holds back. He suspects this creature may be immune to physical attacks.
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May 3, 2014 12:09
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Brown Tail says the way to the big rat is back the other way, so we should probably just leave. Ciarán starts off for the exit.
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May 3, 2014 12:35
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Amaranth / Lyme I am not going to run from this piece of overambitious statuary! She slings with greater vengeance. This thing probably isn't even sentient! Whatever it is!
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May 3, 2014 12:45
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Aello Let's see if you like this! Draw two handed sword, smash down into the shoulder of the beast.
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May 3, 2014 13:05
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Martha Goes in with Axe and sheild
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May 3, 2014 13:21
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Ciarán casts Faerie Fire on the gargoyle to assist his more physically able companions as he backs away.
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May 3, 2014 13:33
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Bolo changes his mind again and attempts to stab the creature in the back
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May 4, 2014 00:16
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Martha - Her vicious axe stroke strikes the neck of the creature and bounces off with a loud Boing. Aello - The two hander misses. Ciarán - Cast's Faerie Fire and backs away. Lyme - Manages a second hit, with the same outcome. Bolo - Finally steps forth from the shadows and plants a mighty thrust right between the beasts wings. His rapier doesn't penetrate and sort of skips off. The beast again thrusts out with all it's nasty talons and strikes with it's right fore talon this time on Martha doing 1 HP of damage.
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May 4, 2014 03:35
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Martha Drops her Axe and grabs one her special bolts and uses it to stab the beast
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May 4, 2014 03:47
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To hell with this Bolo growls, and retreats back into the shadows
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May 4, 2014 04:32
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Ciarán quickens his pace towards the door.
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Amaranth / Lyme She's shaken by the seeming invulnerability of this creature. This is her first real life-or-death situation (the rats don't count), and now it's entirely up to her to stop it. Such a responsibility! Martha, I assume that is an enchanted bolt! How many do you have? I will temporarily disable it so that we can properly destroy it, so everyone keep clear and do not strike it! If you do, it will wake prematurely! She places the lantern on the ground and casts Sleep on the creature. Rat-talker, get back here!
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May 4, 2014 06:57
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Ciarán remains by the exit.
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May 4, 2014 06:59
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The moment Lyme casts the sleep spell the Gargoyle goes down like a bag of rocks. Martha is on hand and immediately dispatches it with a +1 Bolt. Bolo disappears into the shadows. A close inspection of the creature and its remains reveals 6 gold. [ That gives each of you 54 exp or 60 exp if you have the 10% bonus]
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Amaranth / Lyme Yes, my plan worked perfectly! She inspects the creature closely to figure out what it is. Skellybones fucked around with this message at 07:27 on May 4, 2014 |
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