Legacy of Death Part II: Graves of Lesser Immortals

[TerraDave]

Lucian, you creep forward. You think the light, some kind of flame probably in something, is moving in a regular motion over something else (need to get a little closer to see more clearly).

you also hear, just around the curvy wall, a faint whimpering.

 

[Flaming Bob]

Which curvy wall? The one on the left, or the one on the right?



A hand pops out of the shadows and motions to the Elf to move inside.

The thief slowly creeps forward. Stopping just short of being between the two pillars.

 

[dyermaker001]

Nar-Heru moves forward through the door, Spark perched on the top of his staff. As long as Lucien is taking advantage of the shadows, he will not call forth any light.

 

[TerraDave]

with rolls like you should have gone farther...

The sound is coming from your right.

You get a little better look at the light:

A flaming bronze brazier hangs on a chain from the ceiling. Propelled by unseen magic, the brazier slowly revolves around a large stone sundial, casting a shadow that moves steadily from one hour to the next.

With some eye strain, you really see it (attachment).

With your heightened awareness, you also notice a scarab beetle dart out of one rune...then go into another.

 

[Flaming Bob]

Lucien motions to the Elf, then to the runes on the walls.

Wordlessly, the half-fiend crosses the pillars a few more feet to see the source of the noise.

 

[TerraDave]

You see her, you don't think she sees you.

Not looking too happy.

 

[dyermaker001]

Nar-Heru (not up with Lucien, so not seeing the eladrinette) prepares a scorching burst in case something comes around the corner.

 

[ecayford]

Forge follows the wizard if he steps through the door.

 

[Flaming Bob]

Taking care not to wander out of sight of the party, Lucien scans the left side of the room over where the door icon appears. He doesn't advance further forward.

The thief motions for the others to come forward.

EDIT: There's supposed to be a 5 with that 11.

 

[TerraDave]

You don't notice much else (other then the walls covered with runes, indoor sundial, bound grey-elf, and occasional beetle).

 

[dyermaker001]

Nar-Heru stealthily follows the tiefling. He will stop if he notices any bound fey creatures whimpering in the corner. When he sees her, Nar-Heru motions for her to be quiet, Does he know anything magical or fey about the symbol on her forehead?

 

[TerraDave]

You stumble forward. She seems to shake her head (like she wants to say something) and motions for you to come closer. The moon symbol? You have some knowledge of such markings among your more rustic brethren. May indicate she is a arcanist of some sort.

(OoC and in interest of full disclosure, some of you are carrying wounds that were delivered by tents and logs, as well as the serpent. You can retroactively heal to when Ghen started the ritual. Ghen can't boost you...he was doing the ritual...but you can use surges:

Buckthorn: -27 hp/-2HS/ used: spray of arrows
Forge: -50 hp/-2 HS/
Ghen: -11/-1 HS/ used: boots
Lucian: -37 hp/-2 HS/ used: cape
Nar: -1 HS)

 

[dyermaker001]

I'm going to make an insight check to determine if she seems actually imprisoned, under stress, in pain, etc, or if she might be hiding something.

 

[TerraDave]

Yes. (except for hiding).

But she does seem conflicted...and still wants to tell you something.

 

[dyermaker001]

I wave Lucien over and scan for any hidden dangers/weapons (perception). I use Ghost Sound to create a whisper in her ear "Is anyone else here?"

 

[TerraDave]

Patience running out, she harshly whispers:

"Yes, you are in danger...but, as you are here, can you unshackle me?"

She suddenly looks about.

You both hear a scurrying sound.

"If you get me out of here, at least maybe I can help you".

OK, we are on hold for a bit...character actions will be ignored until I say go... but let me know if you wanted to use some surges.

 

[ecayford]

Forge used two surges so he's down 8 hp (at 76) and 4 surges.

 

[Flaming Bob]

Lucien will have used 2 hs to keep from being bloodied.

Lucien approaches the pair, but pulls up shy of melee range. He watches the walls for movement.

EDIT: Forgot to add the Elf bonus.

 

[Buckthorn]

Buckthorn will approach the elf and attempt to unshackle her (Thievery).

 

[TerraDave]

I assume Buckthorn used 1 surge. Also, as a special treat with this trick, if he chooses to try to undo the shackles again (as he has not actually had the chance to do so), he can roll again. On the other hand, he can barely see in this shadowy dark.

Even in the dark shadows created by the bizarre sun-less sundial, it is hard not to see the sudden swarms. Masses of beetles, in the hundreds if not thousands, pouring from the runes in the walls with murderous intent.

What is not seen is Lucian, shadow skills fed by his fiendish origin and sepulcher-haunting present.

(order of posting…the tiefling and Halfling beet the initiative of the swarms

Lucian: surprise round, can take 1 action

Lucian: again, for winning initiative, full round of actions
Buckthorn: normal actions (no post and I will assume he goes to free the grey elf)

Beetles

Everyone (it would slightly better if Lucian and Buckthorn posted a bit latter at this stage, but ok if they don’t)

Lucian and Buckthorn should try to go by tonight...)