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Message: <blockquote data-quote="airwalkrr" data-source="post: 3989237" data-attributes="member: 12460">OOC: At least a couple of you appear interested in investigating the tower. Therefore, in the interest of moving things along...The rest of you pass, one-by-one, across the bridge, but as Dryneth leads the mule across, the bridge begins to creak and moan. The mule brays just a bit, clearly uncomfortable. Dryneth stands still as a chill runs down his spine. He then resolves that standing there will do no good. Come on, girl, he coaxes the mule, just a little further.True to form, the mule is stubborn and refuses to cross. The obtuse animal clearly senses something is wrong, but is oblivious to the solution. Please girl, just a few more steps, Dryneth tries once again. The mule merely snorts and lets out a whinny.Suddenly the bridge cracks. The mule is startled, and tries to pull Dryneth back towards her, but the elf is resolute. Blast it! Daonil says, Dryneth, you had best get that beast to hurry, otherwise it's going to pull both of you under.Dryneth gives one more tug and finally the mule acquiesces to his command. As the mule trots through the gates, you can see there are no visible signs of additional damage, but it is clear had the mule stood there long enough, the bridge would have given way.Vicroar and Dolan both agree to step inside the tower and examine things while the rest of you look on, ready to help if necessary. As they step inside, the sound of bones crunching beneath their feet can be heard. Dolan's eyes soon grow wide as he recognizes the source of the gleams here are there. Silver coins! the dwarf exclaims, a glint of greed in his eyes.Suddenly, Vicroar points to the ceiling, Dolan, look out!An enormous spider descends quickly upon Dolan, its mandibles dripping as it salivates over the thought of fresh dwarf blood for dinner this evening. However, before the monster has a chance to strike, Vicroar sends and arrow sailing through the air (AC 9). Unfortunately, it falls just short of its mark and lands in the mortar across the room. The giant spider pounces upon Dolan and attempts to sink its cruel fangs into his thick dwarven flesh, but to no avail. His sturdy armor protects him from the monster's jaws as he hefts his hammer towards the creature, Time for another dead beastie, methinks, he says with a grin.OOC: Vicroar and the spider acted in the surprise round. For the first complete round, the party has initiative (17) and the spider acts on 8. The spider is suspended from its web 5 ft. in the air giving it the benefit of higher ground and making flanking impossible unless any of you can fly or bring it to the ground.</blockquote>

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