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<blockquote data-quote="pogre" data-source="post: 1048612" data-attributes="member: 6588"><p>Episode 10</p><p>Rescuers</p><p></p><p>This adventure is based in part on an RPGA event I ran at GenCon by Stephen Radney-MacFarland – the module is so heavily modified as to be barely recognizable as such. However, my conscious required I give some credit to the original author.</p><p></p><p>…..</p><p></p><p>The manor of Lord Helmall was as impressive as the other ruling nobles of Norgate, but a pall hung over the place as the adventurers were quickly escorted into a sitting room. A short time later they were led before a fidgeting Lord Helmall and an attending Prior of the Messenger, Kaldonus Gress. Gress addressed the group as they came into the room, “Thank you for coming on such short notice. Lord Helmall’s child Lance is missing and we need your help.”</p><p></p><p>“We were only too happy to attend,” Hilde replied. “Servants of Opheria at your service.”</p><p></p><p>Gerhardt chuckled under his breath.</p><p></p><p>“Lance disappeared yesterday. The manor was searched, but without result. Divinations revealed that enemies of Lord Helmall had kidnapped the child. As his Lordship was organizing a rescue party further divinations prophesied the lord’s death if he undertook such a task. The boy is only five years old and his speedy recovery is of highest concern.”</p><p></p><p>Lord Helmall spoke for the first time, ”Your top priority will be rescuing my son. Failing that, your second mission is to get as much information as possible to provide information for a second rescue party. I wish I could go, but you heard the prophesies… Know that my heart goes with you, even if my sword cannot.”</p><p></p><p>“I guess you have some idea where the kidnappers might have gone?” Hilde asked optimistically.</p><p></p><p>“Not at first,” Prior Gress answered. “However, in extensive searches of the manor it was discovered one of the oldest tombs under these halls had been breached. We quickly cast a spell to seal the tomb and keep undead from coming out of it. Unfortunately, the gameskeeper has informed us he believes the kidnappers did go through the breach into the tomb.”</p><p></p><p>“Can you offer us anything in the way of magical aid?” Gjord asked.</p><p></p><p>“No,” the Prior answered. “We have no further resources available at this time. If you find yourself in a situation you cannot handle, retreat and give us a full scouting report.”</p><p></p><p>“Fine,” Hilde smiled. “Show us to the tomb.”</p><p></p><p>“Fine?” Gerhardt mumbled. “What are we getting paid? Why don’t you ever ask the important questions?”</p><p></p><p>Hilde shushed the fighter and followed the guard escorts leading them down into the subfloors of the manor.</p><p></p><p>…..</p><p></p><p>The guards lowered the party by ropes into a chamber with blackened walls illustrated in grays with alien beings and nightmarish scenes. A dead kobold with a massive black burn mark on the side of its head lay dead just outside the positive light placed by the clerics of the Messenger.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0401_tomb_entry.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0401_tomb_entry_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>“Lightning bolt?” Gjord asked as Hilde inspected the kobold corpse.</p><p></p><p>“Seems possible,” she replied. “Perhaps a magic missile. He has not been dead too long, less than a day I would estimate.”</p><p></p><p>“The stairs do not appear to be trapped,” Quarion declared. “Shall we descend?”</p><p></p><p>The elf and Gerhardt took point and led the group down the dark stairs further into the tomb below. Once they reached the bottom of the stairs they saw a skeletal figure armed with a scimitar. The crypt thing seemed to be stirring.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0402_baneguard.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0402_baneguard_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The elf and Gerhardt charged down the corridor at the undead creature. Both combatants hit the bones with their blades, but could see their steel was not fully effective against the creature.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0403_baneguard_combat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0403_baneguard_combat_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Immediately, something very odd started happening with the monster. It began to waver as though coming in and out of existence. Then, two ribs broke off from its ribcage in a dark blue nimbus of magic and flew out striking Gerhardt.</p><p></p><p>“By Hell’s devils! What is this thing?” the bewildered fighter yelled. “Turn it, turn it!”</p><p></p><p>Hilde strided toward the skeletal monster with Inga, “By the will of Opheria we command this thing of unlife back!”</p><p></p><p>Gjord rushed forward and struck the monster, but saw his twin bladed attack turned away as well. Hilde, realizing the turning had failed, charged into combat as well.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0404_more_baneguard_combat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0404_more_baneguard_combat_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Hilde’s mace struck home and with the combined efforts of the adventurers surrounding the beast it was destroyed. When Gjord struck the final blow the skeleton crumbled into ash, leaving nothing behind.</p><p></p><p>“Wow!” Inga exclaimed. “If the kidnappers got past this thing, this might be a bit more challenging than I assumed.”</p><p></p><p>Quarion was already checking a door just to the left of where the skeletal monster had been standing. “No traps,” he announced. Gerhardt moved up and opened the door. Beyond the adventurers could see a shrine of some sort.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0405_temple_to_olfader.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0405_temple_to_olfader_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Inga stepped in, “A shrine to Olfader.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” Hilde agreed. “And look, a communion plate on the altar.”</p><p></p><p>Gerhardt moved up to the plate. “There are five silver coins in here.”</p><p></p><p>“Leave it be Gerhardt,” Gjord warned.</p><p></p><p>“Not even I am dumb enough to steal from Olfader,” Gerhardt retorted.</p><p></p><p>“I do not believe there are any secret portals in this room,” Quarion stated.</p><p></p><p>“That’s enough for me,” Inga stated. “Let’s get out of here and head down the hall.”</p><p></p><p>The group went back out of the chamber and headed the other direction down the hall. Ahead Quarion and Gerhardt spotted a turn, but they did not spot the two kobolds hiding in the shadows who unleashed sling bullets at them.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0406_kobold_gits.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0406_kobold_gits_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>One of the bullets skipped off the wall, but the other hit Gerhardt solidly in the arm. Quarion charged and with a quick swing immediately decapitated one of the kobolds. Gerhardt affected by the bullet’s sting missed the other small humanoid. The kobold struck at Gerhardt with a short sword, but missed.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0407_kobold_combat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0407_kobold_combat_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Quarion brought his blade to bear on the kobold, but missed him as the reptilian skittered away like a beetle. Gerhardt had recovered enough to bring his skills into play and his steel bit deeply into the kobold’s chest. It was a blow the kobold would not survive, but Gerhardt twisted his blade to insure the result.</p><p></p><p>“Take that you little lizard bastard!” Gerhardt cursed.</p><p></p><p>“Hey Gerhardt, let me get you an extra loud bell you can clang down the hallways to make sure absolutely everything in these crypts knows we’re coming,” Inga jeered.</p><p></p><p>“Like they could not hear the combat anyway,” Gerhardt replied. “I have seen you pretty worked up in combat, sister. Quit acting like you are any better.”</p><p></p><p>“I hear something beyond this door,” Quarion interrupted from the darkness beyond. None of the other adventurers had even noticed that the elf had worked his way forward.</p><p></p><p>“What is it?” Hilde asked.</p><p></p><p>“It is a crackling sound, like a late night camp fire,” Quarion answered.</p><p></p><p>“That cannot be good,” Gjord frowned.</p><p></p><p>“Stand back,” Gerhardt commanded. “I will open the door.”</p><p></p><p>“Wait,” Hilde demanded.</p><p></p><p>Her call came to late as Gerhardt pushed the door open. The chamber beyond was quite large and almost pitch black. A big pit of inky darkness dominated the center of the room. Across the top of the pit crackling bluish lightning of eldritch energy arced.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0408_arcane_pit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0408_arcane_pit_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>“Whoa,” Gjord muttered in awe.</p><p></p><p>To be continued…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pogre, post: 1048612, member: 6588"] Episode 10 Rescuers This adventure is based in part on an RPGA event I ran at GenCon by Stephen Radney-MacFarland – the module is so heavily modified as to be barely recognizable as such. However, my conscious required I give some credit to the original author. ….. The manor of Lord Helmall was as impressive as the other ruling nobles of Norgate, but a pall hung over the place as the adventurers were quickly escorted into a sitting room. A short time later they were led before a fidgeting Lord Helmall and an attending Prior of the Messenger, Kaldonus Gress. Gress addressed the group as they came into the room, “Thank you for coming on such short notice. Lord Helmall’s child Lance is missing and we need your help.” “We were only too happy to attend,” Hilde replied. “Servants of Opheria at your service.” Gerhardt chuckled under his breath. “Lance disappeared yesterday. The manor was searched, but without result. Divinations revealed that enemies of Lord Helmall had kidnapped the child. As his Lordship was organizing a rescue party further divinations prophesied the lord’s death if he undertook such a task. The boy is only five years old and his speedy recovery is of highest concern.” Lord Helmall spoke for the first time, ”Your top priority will be rescuing my son. Failing that, your second mission is to get as much information as possible to provide information for a second rescue party. I wish I could go, but you heard the prophesies… Know that my heart goes with you, even if my sword cannot.” “I guess you have some idea where the kidnappers might have gone?” Hilde asked optimistically. “Not at first,” Prior Gress answered. “However, in extensive searches of the manor it was discovered one of the oldest tombs under these halls had been breached. We quickly cast a spell to seal the tomb and keep undead from coming out of it. Unfortunately, the gameskeeper has informed us he believes the kidnappers did go through the breach into the tomb.” “Can you offer us anything in the way of magical aid?” Gjord asked. “No,” the Prior answered. “We have no further resources available at this time. If you find yourself in a situation you cannot handle, retreat and give us a full scouting report.” “Fine,” Hilde smiled. “Show us to the tomb.” “Fine?” Gerhardt mumbled. “What are we getting paid? Why don’t you ever ask the important questions?” Hilde shushed the fighter and followed the guard escorts leading them down into the subfloors of the manor. ….. The guards lowered the party by ropes into a chamber with blackened walls illustrated in grays with alien beings and nightmarish scenes. A dead kobold with a massive black burn mark on the side of its head lay dead just outside the positive light placed by the clerics of the Messenger. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0401_tomb_entry.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0401_tomb_entry_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] “Lightning bolt?” Gjord asked as Hilde inspected the kobold corpse. “Seems possible,” she replied. “Perhaps a magic missile. He has not been dead too long, less than a day I would estimate.” “The stairs do not appear to be trapped,” Quarion declared. “Shall we descend?” The elf and Gerhardt took point and led the group down the dark stairs further into the tomb below. Once they reached the bottom of the stairs they saw a skeletal figure armed with a scimitar. The crypt thing seemed to be stirring. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0402_baneguard.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0402_baneguard_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The elf and Gerhardt charged down the corridor at the undead creature. Both combatants hit the bones with their blades, but could see their steel was not fully effective against the creature. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0403_baneguard_combat.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0403_baneguard_combat_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Immediately, something very odd started happening with the monster. It began to waver as though coming in and out of existence. Then, two ribs broke off from its ribcage in a dark blue nimbus of magic and flew out striking Gerhardt. “By Hell’s devils! What is this thing?” the bewildered fighter yelled. “Turn it, turn it!” Hilde strided toward the skeletal monster with Inga, “By the will of Opheria we command this thing of unlife back!” Gjord rushed forward and struck the monster, but saw his twin bladed attack turned away as well. Hilde, realizing the turning had failed, charged into combat as well. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0404_more_baneguard_combat.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0404_more_baneguard_combat_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hilde’s mace struck home and with the combined efforts of the adventurers surrounding the beast it was destroyed. When Gjord struck the final blow the skeleton crumbled into ash, leaving nothing behind. “Wow!” Inga exclaimed. “If the kidnappers got past this thing, this might be a bit more challenging than I assumed.” Quarion was already checking a door just to the left of where the skeletal monster had been standing. “No traps,” he announced. Gerhardt moved up and opened the door. Beyond the adventurers could see a shrine of some sort. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0405_temple_to_olfader.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0405_temple_to_olfader_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Inga stepped in, “A shrine to Olfader.” “Yes,” Hilde agreed. “And look, a communion plate on the altar.” Gerhardt moved up to the plate. “There are five silver coins in here.” “Leave it be Gerhardt,” Gjord warned. “Not even I am dumb enough to steal from Olfader,” Gerhardt retorted. “I do not believe there are any secret portals in this room,” Quarion stated. “That’s enough for me,” Inga stated. “Let’s get out of here and head down the hall.” The group went back out of the chamber and headed the other direction down the hall. Ahead Quarion and Gerhardt spotted a turn, but they did not spot the two kobolds hiding in the shadows who unleashed sling bullets at them. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0406_kobold_gits.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0406_kobold_gits_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] One of the bullets skipped off the wall, but the other hit Gerhardt solidly in the arm. Quarion charged and with a quick swing immediately decapitated one of the kobolds. Gerhardt affected by the bullet’s sting missed the other small humanoid. The kobold struck at Gerhardt with a short sword, but missed. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0407_kobold_combat.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0407_kobold_combat_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quarion brought his blade to bear on the kobold, but missed him as the reptilian skittered away like a beetle. Gerhardt had recovered enough to bring his skills into play and his steel bit deeply into the kobold’s chest. It was a blow the kobold would not survive, but Gerhardt twisted his blade to insure the result. “Take that you little lizard bastard!” Gerhardt cursed. “Hey Gerhardt, let me get you an extra loud bell you can clang down the hallways to make sure absolutely everything in these crypts knows we’re coming,” Inga jeered. “Like they could not hear the combat anyway,” Gerhardt replied. “I have seen you pretty worked up in combat, sister. Quit acting like you are any better.” “I hear something beyond this door,” Quarion interrupted from the darkness beyond. None of the other adventurers had even noticed that the elf had worked his way forward. “What is it?” Hilde asked. “It is a crackling sound, like a late night camp fire,” Quarion answered. “That cannot be good,” Gjord frowned. “Stand back,” Gerhardt commanded. “I will open the door.” “Wait,” Hilde demanded. Her call came to late as Gerhardt pushed the door open. The chamber beyond was quite large and almost pitch black. A big pit of inky darkness dominated the center of the room. Across the top of the pit crackling bluish lightning of eldritch energy arced. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0408_arcane_pit.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0408_arcane_pit_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] “Whoa,” Gjord muttered in awe. To be continued… [/QUOTE]
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