X5: To the Temple of Death - IC - Page 11

renau1g · 19th October 2009, 03:56 PM

"Hmmm, well I got this ring we found from that knight-guy and I think maybe I could try and break down the door with in? If it's around 200 lbs or so I should be able to hurl it open with this (and any creatures guarding it). Wanna try?" Father Fuller asks, fingering the ring.

Rhun · 19th October 2009, 04:24 PM

"Yes, I've some experience with weapons of that nature, though they certainly are not my preference," says Aram, indicating the greataxe. "If we attempt to smash through the gate, whoever is on the other side will certainly know it. Unless we have some sort of spell for silence..."

renau1g · 19th October 2009, 04:38 PM

"Hoho, oh yes, I do have something like that ready. Useful spell, especially against bad wizards. It'll last for a few minutes at least, are we planning to all go together?" the abbot replies.

Rhun · 19th October 2009, 04:55 PM

"That would probably be best. That way you can cover me as I hack away at the gate."

renau1g · 19th October 2009, 05:08 PM

"Ok, Master Aram, if you wish to take the lead, I'll follow, the beautiful lady can follow me, and our faithful Girgal and Ripclaw can cover our rear, in case any nasties try and get us from behind" Father Fuller says, ready for the upcoming battle.

Rhun · 19th October 2009, 07:49 PM

Aram sighs and leads the way back toward the gate that Kiera spoke of.

kinem · 20th October 2009, 02:28 AM

"Be careful. Magic silence blocks my blindsense" Keira warns.

The tunnel slopes down, slowly at first, and then becomes steeper and steeper. Soon a small point of daylight appears.

The lines of a barred iron gate blocking the exit come into view. The gate is large and very sturdy looking. A heavy iron rod bars its other side. Attached to this bar is a chain that goes through a small hole in the ceiling. On the left side of the tunnel is a funnel set into the rock.

It is evident that the gate can not be opened until the heavy bar is lifted. Cutting the metal would seem impractical with normal tools, but perhaps the adamantine edge of the axe could make the difference.

A loud and deep male voice demands "What is the password?" The sound seems to come from the tube.

Walking Dad · 20th October 2009, 10:53 AM

Girgal, AC 23 (T15, FF20), HP 66/66, F +11,R+8,W+14
Ripclaw HP 57/57

Try: Hail to the master. Aram hears in his mind the voice of Girgal.

ooc

Rhun · 20th October 2009, 09:35 PM

"Hail to the Master!" calls Aram, hefting the mighty greataxe in his hands.

renau1g · 20th October 2009, 11:24 PM

Father Fuller remembers he's wearing the armour of the Master's servant and strides forward next to Aram, standing upright and displaying the shield prominantly as well.

kinem · 21st October 2009, 04:34 AM

After a while a reply comes back through the tube. "Ain't right. Hold on."

Soon a man appears in front of the gate. He wears half-plate armor (in a style similar to the armor Fuller wears) and bears a sword and a bow.

He takes a look at the party.

"What's going on here?" he demands. "The pass phrase is supposed to be exact. Who are you?"

His voice is not as deep as that which came through the tube.

Rhun · 21st October 2009, 05:41 PM

Aram doesn't bat an eye at the man's question. "It has been a long journey. We are assigned to the Hulean division; our commander sent us to report to The Master on his findings at the Abbey."

OOC: Aram has a whopping bluff of +5

kinem · 22nd October 2009, 01:40 AM

The man considers. "I don't know ... I was given to understand that the Master has more direct ways to talk to the commanders. And my orders are clear. Is this a test for me? Go back to the abbey and get the right password from the monks, then you can come through."

renau1g · 22nd October 2009, 03:47 AM

ooc

kinem · 22nd October 2009, 03:54 PM

ooc: The iron gate is down (closed). The man is talking to you through the openings in it.

Rhun · 22nd October 2009, 07:27 PM

"You have to be kidding me," says Aram, sighing heavily. "It is many days back to the Abbey! And I'd like to avoid another confrontation with those centaurs. We slew several, but took many injuries...one of our band was slain! Perhaps you could provide us with a few additional men for the trek back, if you are seriously going to force us to again make the journey?"

kinem · 23rd October 2009, 02:09 AM

"You fool! The centaurs have always feared to oppose us openly. Now that you have stirred them up, I suppose we will have to exterminate them all."

The armored man sighs. "Very well. You'll help me do it, though. I'll come inside, and fetch the sisters, and we'll all go take care of the centaurs. When that's done, you can continue on your way."

"Lift the bar!" he calls out.

The chain from the ceiling pulls the heavy iron bar up, allowing him to open the gate.

Rhun · 26th October 2009, 09:25 PM

Aram waits patiently for the door to open, and the enemy to reveal themselves. He nods almost imperceptibly to his companions to be ready.

renau1g · 26th October 2009, 09:37 PM

Father Fuller focuses on his ring, just in case it's needed.

kinem · 27th October 2009, 12:29 AM

The armored man opens the gate and begins to step through. Ten feet behind him is a cliff.

ooc: Somehow I get the impression that the armored man's plan to kill the centaurs did not go over well with the party, and a confrontation with him may be brewing, so here is a map. Do you attack?

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