mleibrock's in-game thread for Council of Thieves

mleibrock · Mar 30, 2012

Lou said:
Thanking Janiven for the potions, Tiko asks, "So where are we going? And if we have to fight, what is our goal? Simply to escape or to kill?"

"Well, right now we are headed to the safe house but if we can't lose the Hellknights, we are gonna divert as I'd like to keep that safehouse unknown to them. As far as fighting, I always say never leave anything undone but killing is a personal decision you have to make for yourself."

As the group progresses further into the sewers you begin to notice, thanks to Suzume's light, that Westcrown's sewer system really is impressive. Though barely above sea level, the cleverly designed sewer tunnels continue to carry Westcrown's filth away, and for the most part, citizens never think about the sanitation process. Up ahead the ceiling begins to slope down to a height of 5' and those of you who are taller than this will have to stoop. There is a 3' deep trench at your feet that carries water and filth and takes up half the 10' wide tunnel and is located in the center - leaving 2 1/2' stone ledge on each side, which you notice is a bit slippery at junction points. You begin to mentally thank the engineers as even with all the rain Westcrown has had the past few days, the water in here still remains below the side walkways. They have done an excellent job indeed.

As the group moves further ahead, you all notice rainwater enters the sewers from tiny barred grates in the streets, most so small that an adult halfling couldn’t squeeze through, and travels through an angled pipe that directs the runoff to the closest tunnel’s drainage side, exiting about a foot above the peak flow-level of the sewer channel. These grates also supply the only light in these tunnels so that at this time of day/ evening, it's almost completely dark.

[sblock=Anundr] As you move forward to join Liath, you find, you've moved far enough from Suzume's light source that you can not see her any longer. You hear movement from up ahead but are unable to see clearly. [/sblock]

[sblock=Liath] Roll perception please [/sblock]

Maidhc O Casain · Mar 30, 2012

Perception (1d20+4=23)

mleibrock · Mar 30, 2012

[sblock=Liath] You see and hear the hulking barbarian behind you. He seems to be between you and the group. About 20 feet ahead, you see a ladder leading up to the street level but can't quite see what's at the top of the ladder. You also a pile of rubble at the base of the ladder. This pile of rubble seems to have something else other than rubble in it, but you'll have to get closer to see it better.[/sblock]

Rhun · Mar 30, 2012

[sblock=For DM]Anundr remains silent and continues forward. The barbarian assumes that Liath is okay, since he hasn't heard anything of concern.

OOC: Is the low tunnel going to impede the use of a greatsword? If so, the barbarian will take a moment to sheath the sword and switch to shield & warhammer.[/sblock]

Maidhc O Casain · Apr 2, 2012

Rapier drawn, Liath moves carefully closer to the rubble pile, but still manages to slip on the slick ledge and make a splash as one of her feet goes into the sewage.

[sblock=DM]Is the ladder more than 60' high? Liath sees perfectly even in pitchy black out to that distance.[/sblock]

mleibrock · Apr 4, 2012

Rhun said:
[sblock=For DM]Anundr remains silent and continues forward. The barbarian assumes that Liath is okay, since he hasn't heard anything of concern.

OOC: Is the low tunnel going to impede the use of a greatsword? If so, the barbarian will take a moment to sheath the sword and switch to shield & warhammer.[/sblock]

[sblock=Rhun] Good pick up. Yes, I would say it would hinder you unless you want to walk in the center filth filled stream [/sblock]

mleibrock · Apr 4, 2012

Mowgli said:
Rapier drawn, Liath moves carefully closer to the rubble pile, but still manages to slip on the slick ledge and make a splash as one of her feet goes into the sewage.

[sblock=DM]Is the ladder more than 60' high? Liath sees perfectly even in pitchy black out to that distance.[/sblock]

[sblock=Mowgli] You are correct, of course. Sorry about that. At the top of the rusty ladder is a rectangular iron trap door that seems to have a hole for a key [/sblock]

Maidhc O Casain · Apr 4, 2012

[sblock=OOC]Not a problem; it's tough keeping up with everyone's different abilities

.[/sblock] Given Janiven's warning that the grates aren't really an option, Liath passes the ladder and continues to move to the rubble pile.

mleibrock · Apr 4, 2012

Janiven

As the group follows Janiven you all see Anundr at the very edge of the Suzume's light source so that his backside is dimly visible. Up a little further ahead, everyone hears a splash but then quiet again. Janiven stops her stride to listen more intently but when no other sound is heard, she looks back at the group to be sure everyone is still with her and begins to move forward again.

[sblock=Liath] Liath's keen eye (and well rolled perception check) notices the rubble pile doesn't seem haphazard. It looks like it might be hiding something beneath it. [/sblock]

Maidhc O Casain · Apr 4, 2012

Liath sheathes her rapier and takes a moment to examine the pile without touching it, looking all around for any twine or wires that might signal the presence of a trap. So long as she sees nothing of the sort, she carefully sifts through the pile, making as little noise as she can.

[sblock=OOC]Perception; Stealth (1d20+4=9, 1d20+8=21)[/sblock]