Strahd's "The lost Caverns of Tsojcanth"

[Rhun]

Turo addresses the others from where he stands in the rowboat, ready to go. "Are you all coming? Or are we going to stand about all day?"

[Thanee]

Allyra nods and climbs into the boat, closing securing the scroll in the silver tube (and/or her own scroll case) to make it waterproof.

[Steve Gorak]

Originally Posted by Thanee

Allyra nods and climbs into the boat, closing securing the scroll in the silver tube (and/or her own scroll case) to make it waterproof.

"Allright, lets go!" Keldar gets in the water and positions himself so he can row.

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

To where?
Eliyyad asks
There are two shores and several streams also.

[Thanee]

“How about we start right here around the corner, to see what's hidden there, and then proceed along the left cavern wall towards the leftmost shore?”

[Steve Gorak]

Originally Posted by Thanee

“How about we start right here around the corner, to see what's hidden there, and then proceed along the left cavern wall towards the leftmost shore?”

"Sounds good to me!" Keldar will start rowing to get around the corner.

[Rhun]

"A fine plan," agrees Turo.

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

The boat begins to drift as soon as you place it in the water around the corner. The current is strongest here, for almost all of the water which comes into the area from the other corner flows out along this passage.

[Steve Gorak]

Originally Posted by Strahd_Von_Zarovich

The boat begins to drift as soon as you place it in the water around the corner. The current is strongest here, for almost all of the water which comes into the area from the other corner flows out along this passage.

Keldar struggles to control the boat, and continues directing it in the direction of the current.

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

This ornately carved and sculptured bridge arches to about 15' in the center over the river. It has many strange forms and shapes in bold relief, Gargoyle-like monsters leering from it. At this point where you are, a distant rumbling and thundering can also be heard.
Sounds like an underground waterfall.
Remark the mage
The current becomes strongest.

[Rhun]

"Keldar, can you grab the bridge with a grappling hook?" Turo points to the elaborately carved arch above the river. "Because I certainly don't like the sound of the falls ahead!"

With that, the gnome quickly begins looking for a secure place to tie a rope that will keep the barge from drifting any further should The Shrike be able to catch the bridge.



Edited per Strahd's clarification below.

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Sorry for not being clearer.
The bridge is 15 ft. up, it is to high to reach by hand and it’s hard to stop the boat without being drift further. There is no apparent place to tie the boat since the cave walls are slipery

[Steve Gorak]

Originally Posted by Rhun

"Keldar, can you grab the bridge with a grappling hook?" Turo points to the elaborately carved arch above the river. "Because I certainly don't like the sound of the falls ahead!"
With that, the gnome quickly begins looking for a secure place to tie a rope that will keep the barge from drifting any further should The Shrike be able to catch the bridge.
Edited per Strahd's clarification below.

The second Keldar hears the rumbling, he grabs his rope, nods at turo and replies: "Turo, grab my oar as I am my hook".
He'll then tie one end of the rope to the boat and aims the grappling hoock towards the bridge.

OCC: Use rope +10, Bab +6 (+4 str, +3 dex)

[Thanee]

Allyra waits to see if Keldar's attempt works out, but if it looks like they will be dragged into the waterfall, the wizardess will close the whole cavernous corridor beyond the bridge with a Web spell, so the boat will stop just under the bridge, supported by the strong, sticky web strands.

[Rhun]

Turo, having taken the oar from Keldar, paddles with all his might to stabilize the boat and keep it from being swept any further downstream.

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

The skillful ranger throws the grappling hook and the rope accurately. The rope loops itself around one of the stout stone gargoyles. With Turo’s and Eliyyad’s help you manage to stop the boat from drifting.

Use rope - [Success]

[Rhun]

"Ah, aha!" exclaims Turo as The Shrike catches the gargoyle with his grapple. "Well done, Keldar!"

[Thanee]

“Well done! But what now? Do we climb up there? Will it hold? Any idea how to get the boat back to the cavern?”

[Steve Gorak]

Putting an end to his companion's questioning, Keldar climbs the rope, scans the bridge for any sign of danger and goes on it if the coast is clear. He'll signal his companions to remain silent, and will assit them climbing if necessary, by throwing them another rope and pulling them up.

OCC: use rope + 10, climb +17, move silently +7, hide +9, search +9.

[Rhun]

Assuming that Keldar finds everything clear, Turo will accept his help climbing up to the bridge.