Academy of Drell, Part IV
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Zhure
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Responding in draconic, Sh'ar says, "I cannot leave my post; I'm sworn to maintain my duty.
"As far as I can tell no one has come this way. I can go and check in the crypt if you'd like and look around, as long as you promise not to go past this point and to allow no one else pass.
"Something woke me from my slumber though, so someone or something came near me, before your group walked down into this passage, that I do know.
"Is it possible the people you are looking for used some other way to leave this cave? I find it so odd that I've been undisturbed for decades only to have so many come through at one time."
"As far as I can tell no one has come this way. I can go and check in the crypt if you'd like and look around, as long as you promise not to go past this point and to allow no one else pass.
"Something woke me from my slumber though, so someone or something came near me, before your group walked down into this passage, that I do know.
"Is it possible the people you are looking for used some other way to leave this cave? I find it so odd that I've been undisturbed for decades only to have so many come through at one time."
Jeremy
Explorer
Rallyn listens to the last bit as Victor translates then watches as yet again the group falls to silent contemplation.
He strides up to the front of the party, gives an exaggerated nod in assent to the creature's plan, turns heel, and assumes a guard-like position, assuming it's responsibilities in not letting anyone pass.
I gotta learn to speak that hissy gibberish. That's the 4th person I've heard that speaks it.
He strides up to the front of the party, gives an exaggerated nod in assent to the creature's plan, turns heel, and assumes a guard-like position, assuming it's responsibilities in not letting anyone pass.
I gotta learn to speak that hissy gibberish. That's the 4th person I've heard that speaks it.
Zhure
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Sh'ar stares intently at Rallyn for a moment, as if gauging his honesty. After this brief examination, Sh'ar reaches out with an index finger and places it softly against Rallyn's chest.
In draconic he addresses Rallyn (as if he doesn't know Rallyn doesn't understand). "I will return before that ends."
A swirling breath of air seems to surround Rallyn, briefly accompanied by a dual tone, like a chord from the academy's pipe organ, except one of the tones isn't audible to the group's ears.
The sound quickly fades as Sh'ar picks up his bardiche and strides eastward into the darkness.
In draconic he addresses Rallyn (as if he doesn't know Rallyn doesn't understand). "I will return before that ends."
A swirling breath of air seems to surround Rallyn, briefly accompanied by a dual tone, like a chord from the academy's pipe organ, except one of the tones isn't audible to the group's ears.
The sound quickly fades as Sh'ar picks up his bardiche and strides eastward into the darkness.
Zhure
First Post
Sh'ar is only gone for a few minutes when a loud clatter is heard emanating from the direction Sh'ar went. There's the sound of a struggle and the sounds of violent activity and the distinctive clatter of a crossbow being discharged... followed by silence.
800 XP for all those who were present for the discourses with Sh'ar.
(I hope someone else is keeping track
)
Sorry for breaking this post into two parts. I forgot to include the follow-up bits.
800 XP for all those who were present for the discourses with Sh'ar.
(I hope someone else is keeping track
)Sorry for breaking this post into two parts. I forgot to include the follow-up bits.
Lichtenhart
First Post
Victor for a moment tries to stop Arana, then gives up and begin to sing. His voice reverberates along the tunnel, making you feel bolder and stronger (Inspire Courage). He picks up his crossbow and follows Arana.
Dalamar
Adventurer
Weren't we all present when in the conversation? Or did you mean those who participated?
No...!
Sildarin can't get a word out of his mouth before people are already rushing to where Sh'ar went.
They didn't listen.
What? That old fool for a dwarf? He might need help and you're just standing there. After them!
That does make some sense... Okay, but I'll blame it on you if we shouldn't have done it.
Be my guest, but who's going to believe you?
Sildarin sprints after the others and draws Serbanas' blade as he does.
No...!
Sildarin can't get a word out of his mouth before people are already rushing to where Sh'ar went.
They didn't listen.
What? That old fool for a dwarf? He might need help and you're just standing there. After them!
That does make some sense... Okay, but I'll blame it on you if we shouldn't have done it.
Be my guest, but who's going to believe you?
Sildarin sprints after the others and draws Serbanas' blade as he does.
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Zhure
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Arana rushes ahead first toward the sounds.
Victor holds out a hand to slow Arana down but she's too quick and races past him. Deciding joining her is the best plan, Victor sings loudly and hurries to catch up to her with his crossbow loaded.
Sildarin stands agape as the quicker members of the group bolt past him, the draws Serbanas's sword and sprints forward as well. As Sildarin draws the blade it exudes a bright blue light!
Yes, Sildarin still receives the XP, because he was there acting in character.
The tunnel weaves and twists a few hundred yards with no offshoots, still basically going eastward. The height remains the same; uncomfortably short for everyone save Rallyn. It's a wonder Sh'ar had no trouble navigating this space.
The group rounds the first sharp turn they've seen so far and an odd site greets them.
A human-sized dwarf lies on the floor, blood pooled about his feet, a crossbow quarrel sticking out of his chest. He's breathing, but clearly unconscious. A mechanicanistic looking tripod holds a very large crossbow* about fifteen feet away.
*In the empire, arbalests are fairly common abeit exotic weapons. Typically the arbalest is used by Imperial snipers since they have such a long effective range. They are a 1d12 weapon, crit 19-20/x2, weigh 15 pounds and are otherwise treated as "Great Crossbows" from S&F. This particular one does look somewhat different than a normal arbalest.
Victor holds out a hand to slow Arana down but she's too quick and races past him. Deciding joining her is the best plan, Victor sings loudly and hurries to catch up to her with his crossbow loaded.
Sildarin stands agape as the quicker members of the group bolt past him, the draws Serbanas's sword and sprints forward as well. As Sildarin draws the blade it exudes a bright blue light!
Yes, Sildarin still receives the XP, because he was there acting in character.
The tunnel weaves and twists a few hundred yards with no offshoots, still basically going eastward. The height remains the same; uncomfortably short for everyone save Rallyn. It's a wonder Sh'ar had no trouble navigating this space.
The group rounds the first sharp turn they've seen so far and an odd site greets them.
A human-sized dwarf lies on the floor, blood pooled about his feet, a crossbow quarrel sticking out of his chest. He's breathing, but clearly unconscious. A mechanicanistic looking tripod holds a very large crossbow* about fifteen feet away.
*In the empire, arbalests are fairly common abeit exotic weapons. Typically the arbalest is used by Imperial snipers since they have such a long effective range. They are a 1d12 weapon, crit 19-20/x2, weigh 15 pounds and are otherwise treated as "Great Crossbows" from S&F. This particular one does look somewhat different than a normal arbalest.
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