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<blockquote data-quote="PieAndDragon" data-source="post: 3658013" data-attributes="member: 18108"><p><strong>Rope Crossing</strong></p><p></p><p>We rested the next morning and a little into after midday, returning to the broo cave in the early afternoon. As our one-armed warrior companion had been struck down by a broo fever, suffering from constant shivers and sneezing fits, we left him to guard the horses. Or possibly for the horses to guard him, I wasn’t entirely sure. My hawk Orville was the more reliable sentry in any case.</p><p></p><p>Hoisin found fresh tracks of four broo at the entrance, no doubt one of which was responsible for our night-time visitor. On the alert for a surprise attack, we found the wooden plank removed from the narrow stone ledge, navigating it with rope and care as we did the first time around. Finding the cave with the fire much as we had left it the day before, I lead the way down the one unexplored tunnel left to us, keeping in the shadow of Saxony’s lantern.</p><p></p><p>The roar of the rushing river met us after a minute or so, a raging torrent eight metres wide blocking our path. No bridge, ferry or raft was apparent, the only available method of transportation being ropes hanging from iron hoops in the cavern roof. When I pulled on them to test their strength, they felt fairly secure. Saxony suggested tying a knot at the end of the rope to help the grip. Brains and good looks! With no other volunteers, I was the first one to attempt the crossing.</p><p></p><p>A short time later I plunged into the surging waters, my grip slipping from the rope as my arms failed me. I thrashed around for a few seconds before I was pulled back to safety by the rope tied to me for such an event, and took the offered hands of my allies to haul myself back to shore. Once we retrieved the rope, Hoisin was the next to try, swinging over with ease, followed by Saxony. I fell in on my second attempt, to be pulled to the other side by my two companions over there. Liverpate soon repeated this feat, making me feel slightly less of a fool.</p><p></p><p>As the cavern narrowed ahead, I took the lead once more, hiding on the edge of our lantern-light. Alert for broo, I nocked an arrow to my bow, trying hard not to jump at every shadow. As the noise of the river receded, I grew aware of the cacophony we must make together, alerting all but the deafest occupants of our approach. Eventually the passage widened again, and a larger cavern became visible, maybe fifty paces across. My examination was cut short by the twang of a bowstring, the whoosh of an arrow, and a stabbing pain in my arm. I shouted in pain, and felt a toxin spread through my arm as I stumbled from the wall.</p><p></p><p>The world around me plunged into darkness as the floor came to meet me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PieAndDragon, post: 3658013, member: 18108"] [B]Rope Crossing[/B] We rested the next morning and a little into after midday, returning to the broo cave in the early afternoon. As our one-armed warrior companion had been struck down by a broo fever, suffering from constant shivers and sneezing fits, we left him to guard the horses. Or possibly for the horses to guard him, I wasn’t entirely sure. My hawk Orville was the more reliable sentry in any case. Hoisin found fresh tracks of four broo at the entrance, no doubt one of which was responsible for our night-time visitor. On the alert for a surprise attack, we found the wooden plank removed from the narrow stone ledge, navigating it with rope and care as we did the first time around. Finding the cave with the fire much as we had left it the day before, I lead the way down the one unexplored tunnel left to us, keeping in the shadow of Saxony’s lantern. The roar of the rushing river met us after a minute or so, a raging torrent eight metres wide blocking our path. No bridge, ferry or raft was apparent, the only available method of transportation being ropes hanging from iron hoops in the cavern roof. When I pulled on them to test their strength, they felt fairly secure. Saxony suggested tying a knot at the end of the rope to help the grip. Brains and good looks! With no other volunteers, I was the first one to attempt the crossing. A short time later I plunged into the surging waters, my grip slipping from the rope as my arms failed me. I thrashed around for a few seconds before I was pulled back to safety by the rope tied to me for such an event, and took the offered hands of my allies to haul myself back to shore. Once we retrieved the rope, Hoisin was the next to try, swinging over with ease, followed by Saxony. I fell in on my second attempt, to be pulled to the other side by my two companions over there. Liverpate soon repeated this feat, making me feel slightly less of a fool. As the cavern narrowed ahead, I took the lead once more, hiding on the edge of our lantern-light. Alert for broo, I nocked an arrow to my bow, trying hard not to jump at every shadow. As the noise of the river receded, I grew aware of the cacophony we must make together, alerting all but the deafest occupants of our approach. Eventually the passage widened again, and a larger cavern became visible, maybe fifty paces across. My examination was cut short by the twang of a bowstring, the whoosh of an arrow, and a stabbing pain in my arm. I shouted in pain, and felt a toxin spread through my arm as I stumbled from the wall. The world around me plunged into darkness as the floor came to meet me. [/QUOTE]
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