[3.5] A Dark and Stormy Night

[Giant Boy]

Gordon Morringsruud

Gordon questions Ian again, "Have you seen zombies carrying an infant recently?"

 

[Thondor]

"I'm sure you two would be able to make the walk to Homlet with a little help. However, your friend here is in rather poor shape." Dacen says gently to Ian and the other councious felt. He looks around a little, trying to think if he's seen snything that could serve as a makeshift stretcher.

At Gordons comment Dacen elaborates. "A peculiar group of undead is actually what brought us here. They abducted the infant son of the leatherworker. Would either of you have overheard anything about this? Or some foul spellcasters who might be behind it?"

Dacen returns to trying to think of a way to get the men to safety. He wonders if maybe Nemos would escort them, but he doubts the other two could help carry the third. He offers the two councious men some more food.

 

[Mark Chance]

Ian thinks before answering. "I can't remember anything here except the ogre." The other man concurs before taking the food offered by Dacen. "I've not seen anything here except this room."

 

[Graybeard]

Norim considers the barred door for a moment.

What would an Ogre be afraid of? It is possible he thought he might be attacked from that direction but by whom? Certainly he wouldn't be afraid of villagers so it must be something more powerful. Perhaps Zombies or other undead creatures?

 

[Giant Boy]

Gordon asks, Why would the zombies have buisness with the ogre. Were'nt they going to do something with the infant if we don't save it in time?

OOC: Of course we very likely will.

 

[Thondor]

Xenon says something clever to Norim and suggests he finds out by opening the door.

(Gordon and Dacen are after all in another room and I believe Walking Dad is out for an 'indeterminant period')

 

[Mark Chance]

OOC: Giant Boy says that Gordon must have really good ears.

Nemos, Norim, and Xenon return to the prison chamber to report their findings in the storage room. Nemos listens to Dacen's suggestion that he escort the injured men back to Hommlet.

The woodsman nods gravely, "I can do that. It's not far to the road, and if they're strong enough to walk, we can manage carrying the third."

Using materials found in the supply room -- some cord and old canvas -- the former prisoners are equipped with ponchos and foot-wrappings. A stout piece of lumber serves on as a walking stick. Good-byes are exchanged. Nemos wishes the party all luck and blessings.

"Meet me at the Inn of the Welcome Wench," Nemos says.

The four men begin their slow journey away from the ruined moathouse. Nemos leads the way, his bow at the ready. The two comparatively healthy men walk with the third between them, an arm over each shoulder.

"Well, I guess we should take a look behind that door, eh?" Xenon suggests.

 

[Thondor]

Dacen hands them enough coin to get a meal and a bed at the inn. He suggests to Nemos to let the local church of St. Culbert know that he sent them.

Dacen gathers his pack, loads his crossbow and moves into the other room. "Well, lets get to it."

[sblock=Dacen]
Dacen
HP: 12 Current: 12 Nonlethal: 8 temporary Hp: 12 (extra)
Armour Class: 15 Touch: 13 Flatfooted: 12 without shield 13

Armour: 4

Fort: +4 Ref: +2 Will:+5

Spells left:
DC 12 0th - Resistance, Guidance used, Detect Magic, Virtue
DC 13 1th - Magic Weapon, Magic Stone used, Enlarge Person used (Domain Spell), Inflict Minor Wounds

Abilities:
Turn Undead (4/day, 1d20+2, 2d6+2)
Protection Domain(Protective Ward 1/day, +2 Resistance on next saving throw, 1hr) used
Strength Domain (Feat of Strength 1/day, +2 Str 1/rd)

Weapon Attack Damage Critical
Heavy Mace +3 1d8+2 x2
Light Crossbow +3 1d8 19-20x2
Unarmed Strike +3 1d3+2 x2
Sickle +3 1d6+1 x2

Grapple: +7
Speed: 30' Init: +2 [/sblock]

 

[Graybeard]

If everyone is at the ready, I will open the door. Norim says quietly.

With sword in hand, he unlatched the door then opens it.

 

[Thondor]

Dacen nods and lifts the torch higher.