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Message: <blockquote data-quote="diaglo" data-source="post: 757836" data-attributes="member: 2885">A new companionBartol almost didn't go. He knew he should. But he couldn't leave without Bernedette. And after losing Timmay it made things even harder. In the end, he did go. Only because Veridian didn't want to and vocalized it adamantly. The stubborn barbarian went to fulfill Timmay's quest.The party again passed down into the caverns. This time nothing or no one met them. They decided to try the tunnel ahead they hadn't ventured down before. It proved to be empty. But there were several more passages leading off into the caverns. One such passage was blocked by a series of iron bars. The gate was half ajar. The party cautiously crept forward. Inside the cage was another set of bars. An animal had been here. And it wasn't treated nicely. Ulfgar discovered a body, a human. And he was still alive. Bound, gagged, and covered in burlap. But not much worse for wear. Bartol pulled out his healer's kit and tended to the man's injuries. He came around when Bartol put some salts to his nose."Whhhat," the man mumbled. "Where am I?""You are with friends," Ulfgar replied. "I think. We are adventuring underground. I am Ulfgar of Moradin. And these are my companions.""I am Elwood," he replied. "Underground? My friend and I were camping in the woods. We were just trying to find a lost stronghold. I had heard some fanciful tales and wished to see if they were true."The party talked to the prisoner. He came round slowly. They exchanged more pleasantries. The party even told him of their quests and what they now faced. Elwood responded in kind. He had a way with words. He was truly gifted with a glib tongue. His equipment was also found."Will you accompany us?" Bartol asked. "Or do you wish to travel back and wait with the woman?""Charming," Elwood replied to the group. "Isn't he? Oh, yes, I would like to find my friend. Or learn of his fate."The group now scoured the area. Nothing but what the bear left. They went further along the tunnel. It branched off some more. The party checked these areas out also. Empty. The trogs had taken all they could and fled. After the third chamber the party came upon a wondrous sight. A glowing blade was visible in the hand of a corpse. The corpse was covered in mold and fungi. It also wore some mail."Don't go any further," Thane commanded. "That is yellow mold."Thane summoned his magical hand. It grabbed the blade and dragged it free. Spores flew into the air. Thane sprayed the area in oil. A fast trickle of water swept some of the oil further into the chamber. He ignited the oil.BBBOOOOOOMMMMThe spores detonated."Well," Veridian sneered. "So much for surprise. Now everything knows we are here."</blockquote>

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