Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[jkason]

Byntrou, rougishly sorcerous barbarian

Keryth looks for somewhere they might hide, so that the miners might pass by without seeing them... hoping Byntrou takes their search and attempt to hide as a sign to do the same, as calling out isn’t likely to be conducive to remaining undetected.

Byn flattens himself against the wall, looking for the best place to conceal himself, as well.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The miners pass by the side tunnel and don't even give it a passing glance. They seem to be wrapped up in their conversation too much to even think of looking down this newer shaft. Within about a minute the sound from their passing is completely gone, fading as they travel further underground.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth waves Byntrou forward once the miners pass, and once the group is together again, whispers, “Well, it doesn’t seem that the wizard and his companion raised a general alarm as they fled, as the miners are still working, so let’s get moving. Oh, and once we enter the main tunnel, we should try to look like we’re supposed to be here... to try and allay any suspicion.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Bahruul adds, "The fact that we haven't run into any resistance so far plus the fact that the miners seem to be normal tells me that they may not be running too fast, either."

Destiny follows up, "True, but it may mean if they let us get to the surface it could be a doosey."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Perhaps so, but there’s only one way to find out,” Keryth grins, looking out into the main tunnel to check all is clear, before moving out and continuing towards the surface.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

“Perhaps so, but there’s only one way to find out,” Keryth grins, looking out into the main tunnel to check all is clear, before moving out and continuing towards the surface.

Byn frowns at the thought of ambush, but ultimately shrugs.

"The only problem with looking like we belong is, we'll have to sheathe our weapons," he grumbles, returning his bow to his back. "Hopefully, we'll have a second or two to pull them back out if we need them.

"Now I really wish I knew that Theropan wizard's invisible trick."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Destiny replies, "Invisibility would be nice right about now."

Before they head out Bahruul pauses and questions, "Do you really think we'll fit in more with our weapons sheathed than not? Either way, we don't look like miners. And it isn't like if we sheathe our weapons they turn invisible. I'm for charging down the hall and scaring the miners out of the way."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Stopping as questions are asked, Keryth remarks, “I wasn’t proposing we put our weapons away or try to blend in with the miners, after all they sent an armed group down the mines after us, so the miners have likely seen armed parties before. What I’m saying, is that we should look like we have a purpose and know where we’re going, so that hopefully we’re not questioned or stopped by too many.”

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

Stopping as questions are asked, Keryth remarks, “I wasn’t proposing we put our weapons away or try to blend in with the miners, after all they sent an armed group down the mines after us, so the miners have likely seen armed parties before. What I’m saying, is that we should look like we have a purpose and know where we’re going, so that hopefully we’re not questioned or stopped by too many.”

Byn nods with a relieved smile. He keeps his bow readied as he says, "Then I've no objections at all." he juts his chin in the direction he believes leads to the surface, adding, "Shall we?"

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou and Keryth:

In fact, all of the miners that the party encounters are more tha willing to get out of the way of the party. They seem to be here to do a job and understand that the job is dangerous enough without confronting an armed party. The majority of them are unarmored and armed only with the tools of their mining trade.

A few of the miners appear to have received advanced notice of their coming as they are already out of the way when the party comes upon them. These miners are more frequently encountered the closer the party draws to the surface.

[Sblock=OOC]I didn't want to push the party all the way to the surface in case there was another plan. So, as it stands, the party can go all the way to the tunnel's exit unless you all would rather pause and do something first.[/Sblock]