Beneath Dourstone Mine

[JPetherick]

[talk]Well, Ahmon-Ibor is another name for Demogorgon. Often in prayers, or the like. And since that seems to be the older writing, this place probably used to be a temple devoted to demon-worship.[/talk] Filge has slipped into a rather pedantic tone as if lecturing a group of apprentices.

[talk]That symbol, though, belongs to Inanna. Not a demon but a goddess. Evil, too, as well. I could tell you a lot more, if you like.[/talk] Filge glances to see if any of his companions are interested. [talk]Which presents the interesting question of why cultists of Inanna are within an ancient temple that formerly belonged to Demogorgon.[/talk]

Once Prost speaks up, Filges shrugs. [talk]I don't know anything about the "Triad of Sixes". Although Inanna is supposed to have six arms. And all of this is rather confusing since neither of these groups have anything to do with Spawn of Yog, the worm-driven zombies that we're hunting.[/talk]

[smeltdm]

Prost looks up, upon hearing Filges comments… [talk]Like it or not, as the evidence shows, "The Triad of Sixes" is real, and seems to be a more recent addition to neighborhood and I think we are going half to deal with them.[/talk] Prost then returns his attention to the lock he has been working on.

[patransom]

On his second attempt, Prost succeeds in picking the fiendishly clever lock on the trapdoor. Opening it, he sees a narrow, rough-hewn passage descending into the rock. The crude passage into the floor is not particularly steep and even seems to have rough steps carved into it, but it continues down beyond the range of Prost's darkvision.

[ooc]Now the party has a choice of where to go next: north through the fog in pursuit of the tiefling, or down through the trapdoor into the cave-like passage.[/ooc]

[ae]Bless (everyone, +1 attack and saves vs fear): 0.8 min left
Fog Cloud (20% miss chance within 5 feet, 50% farther away): 38.4 min left

Filge: false life (7 temp HP) 56.9 min left, mage armor 236.8 min left, spectral hand (2 hp) 2.3 min left, chill touch 1 left
Filge's commanded skeletons (S4, S7, S8)
Evan Prost: antitoxin 56.9 min left, darkvision 176.8 min left
Texudus TreeBender
Marcus Tilsworth: mage armor 236.9 min left, antitoxin 56.8 min left, 3 hp damage
Lola: shield of faith 0.8 min left
Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: sunrod ~5 hours left, 15 hp damage[/ae]

[CGM3]

[talk]Could be this place was built by one cult, then occupied and re-decorated by others over the years,[/talk] Cyrius opines. [talk]We really can't be sure who's in residence now, except I kind of doubt they're benevolent. As for our next move, I'm voting for the trap door, since we're not being attacked from that direction, and if Prost locks it behind us we may delay pursuit. Of course,[/talk] he admits, [talk]it's possible that the lock's there to keep something in rather than keep people out, but if that were so I'd expect guards to keep watch.[/talk]

[ooc]Triad of Sixes? Maybe the characters should try to contact the Legacy House! (Sorry, couldn't resist the obscure TV reference. )[/ooc]

[smeltdm]

[talk]No doubt whoever is occupying this crypt knows we are here and is making preparation for our welcome. I would recommend we make haste with our departure before the Fog is gone.[/talk] Prost comments further [talk]If we commit to going thru the trap door now, we might be able to make it look like we couldn't open it with a bit of trickery by locking it on this side with a bit of string.[/talk].....[talk]They might think we have left for the surface. But of course then we would have to hope there is an exit on the other end as we will have locked our self’s in.[/talk]

[JPetherick]

[talk]I am all for exploring this way. I can either leave my skeletons behind or bring them with us. Which do you prefer?,[/talk] asks Filge.

The necromancer prepares to either issue new orders to the skeletons or leave them with the present orders.

[tdsprouse]

[talk]I vote we go after the threats we know about, rather than looking for all new threats to add to the pile. Either way, let get moving. The fog should be clearing up any minute.[/talk]

[Duniagdra]

Marcus agrees with Tex. [talk]As much as I'd like to know what lies below, we know what lies in wait for us here. I think it best to focus on this threat first before uncovering any new threats.[/talk] Marcus draws his attention back to the thinning cloud.

[dice]0[/dice]Random Perception Check

[smeltdm]

Prost hearing that Tex and Marcus want to continue the fight, he comments ... [talk]Well then if were going to continue the fight we don't want anyone coming up behind us.[/talk] Prost promply snaps the door shut and locks it. Turning to Tex and Marcus... [talk]Were do you want me? On point at the edge of the fog?[/talk]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Since I open it once, it will be easier, the next time right. Just wondering

 

[CGM3]

Acceding to the party's decision, Cyrius turns his attention towards the fog-shrouded doorway, beyond which awaits... danger!

[smeltdm]

Prost moves to 1216, [talk]Lola, I want to use your fog for cover to scout ahead to its edges and want to come back before it disappears. How much time do I have?[/talk] Prost waits for any advice from Lola before sneaking into the fog.

OUT OF CHARACTER

will start making rolls when we form up...

 

[kabkal]

Lola lets everyone know how long the fog should last (a little over 30 minutes I believe). She then gets ready to follow the party which ever direction they go with sword ready.

[smeltdm]

Prost moves quietly to 1113 to scout ahead in the fog trying to spot any trouble.

OUT OF CHARACTER

[dice]0[/dice]

 

OUT OF CHARACTER

1d20+10

 

[smeltdm]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Let try this again [dice]0[/dice]

 

[JPetherick]

Filge keeps his skeletons where they were, waiting for Prost and the others to report back. As for himself, he moves up to the edge of the fog with the others and prepares to move forward.

[patransom]

After some discussion, the party agrees to make their way through the fog. Prost relocks the trap door and pushes past the skeletons to take the lead in the fog. The rest of the party forms up at the edge of the fog. No one perceives anything threatening in the limited view afforded by the fog.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Sorry for the delay. I have moved everyone up to the edge of the fog. Although you can't see through it, at least some of you recall there were three options for where to go from the room the fog covers: east, west, and north (in pursuit of the tiefling).

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Bless (everyone, +1 attack and saves vs fear): 0.6 min left Fog Cloud (20% miss chance within 5 feet, 50% farther away): 38.2 min left Filge: false life (7 temp HP) 56.7 min left, mage armor 236.6 min left, spectral hand (2 hp) 2.1 min left, chill touch 1 left Filge's commanded skeletons (S4, S7, S8) Evan Prost: antitoxin 56.7 min left, darkvision 176.6 min left Texudus TreeBender Marcus Tilsworth: mage armor 236.7 min left, antitoxin 56.6 min left, 3 hp damage Lola: shield of faith 0.6 min left Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: sunrod ~5 hours left, 15 hp damage

[tdsprouse]

Tex grumbles something unintelligible and moves to 1410. if he can see beyond the fog from there, he waits, otherwise he'll continue to the next spot, 1510. his bow is ready to shoot.

[smeltdm]

Prost thinking to himself as the noisy dwarf blunders into the fog
THINKING: Well there goes any chance of surprising anyone.
Not seeing any opportunities to surprise anyone to the east Prost moves quietly north to 1109 to setup a ambush position should anyone come south.

OUT OF CHARACTER

[dice]0[/dice]

 

OUT OF CHARACTER

[dice]1[/dice]

 

[JPetherick]

See Tex moves forward, Filge orders his skeletons forward. [talk]Follow him. Protect me.[/talk]

Once they are moving, the human necromancer follows along behind.

[ooc]Move to 1311[/ooc]

[CGM3]

Cyrius advances cautiously behind S7 (and he'd really like some healing, pretty please? )

[kabkal]

Lola wishes that someone would have said NOT to cast the fog before she did it since she said she was going to do it and no one said anything (stupid men) then and now all are grumbling. She is also concerned as one party member appeared to go east and one appeared to go north. She then touches Cryus with a CMW (giving up Bull's Str) and follows him.

CMW roll
[dice]0[/dice]

[Duniagdra]

Marcus will keep near Cyrius while advancing through, THINKING: The fog was a good idea if we stuck to the initial plan. Just didn't think she couldn't dismiss it once it wasn't needed. Can't believe I'd forget about something like that. Marcus take the staff out intent on trying it out.

[CGM3]

Lola wishes that someone would have said NOT to cast the fog before she did it since she said she was going to do it and no one said anything (stupid men) then and now all are grumbling. She is also concerned as one party member appeared to go east and one appeared to go north. She then touches Cryus with a CMW (giving up Bull's Str) and follows him.

[talk]Thank you,[/talk] Cyrius tells Lola after she heals him.

[ooc]Just for the record, Cyrius was not carpping about the fog at any time. He is familiar with the 'fog of war' (no pun intended) which can have allies inadvertently working at cross purposes. It seemed a good idea at the time to Lola, but is now an obstacle; deal with it.[/ooc]

[smeltdm]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Adds a real element...just playing it out...

 

[kabkal]

[ooc]you must remember Lola hates men to begin with so she thinks you are all cry babies any way. I too am just playing this out as well. As a real person I am not upset or anything.[/ooc]

[patransom]

The party moves further into the fog. Lola heals Cyrius.

From the east edge of the fog, Tex can see down a short hallway, through an open door, and into a small room. This chamber holds two beds against the north wall, a long, wooden table along the east wall, two stools, and a weapons rack along the south wall. A suit of leather armor lies on the table with a variety of tools spread out around it.

No one else sees or hears much of anything.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Some RP bonus XP has been awarded for everyone's handling of the fog situation, along with generally keeping up on the posting.

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Bless (everyone, +1 attack and saves vs fear): 0.5 min left Fog Cloud (20% miss chance within 5 feet, 50% farther away): 38.1 min left Filge: false life (7 temp HP) 56.6 min left, mage armor 236.5 min left, spectral hand (2 hp) 2 min left, chill touch 1 left Filge's commanded skeletons (S4, S7, S8) Evan Prost: antitoxin 56.6 min left, darkvision 176.5 min left Texudus TreeBender Marcus Tilsworth: mage armor 236.6 min left, antitoxin 56.5 min left, 3 hp damage Lola: shield of faith 0.5 min left Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: sunrod ~5 hours left

[smeltdm]

Prost moves to 1419...commenting to no one in particular [talk]Do you want me to check for traps or any other surprises they may of left behind?[/talk]
[ooc]Assuming there are no objections....[/ooc]
Prost moves clockwise through the room searching for any surprises that may have been left behind.

OUT OF CHARACTER

10 rolls includes +2 to find Traps: [dice]0[/dice] @1409; [dice]1[/dice] @1510; [dice]2[/dice] @1610; [dice]3[/dice] @1709; [dice]4[/dice] @1809; [dice]5[/dice] @1909; [dice]6[/dice] @1910; [dice]7[/dice] @1911; [dice]8[/dice] @1811; [dice]9[/dice] @1711. Of course if Prost does encounter any surprises he would stop to deal with them.

 

[tdsprouse]

[talk]I'll keep an eye on the other hallway.[/talk] Tex says. He moves to 1007.

[JPetherick]

Filge ignores Lola's comments and waits while his companions get the door open. Once he sees an empty room, he directs his skeletons to move to the door at the opposite end of the room.

[talk]Move down there, stand by the door. Attack anything coming through the door.[/talk]



[ooc]Filge directs his skeletons to take up positions 0709, 0710, 0711 and he will stand in 0810[/ooc]

[kabkal]

Lola stays where she is waiting to help who ever needs it first.