Legacy of Death Part IV: Darker than the Absence of Light

[TerraDave]

Ghen vanishes (and almost runs into Forge as they reach the necrotized cloak).

Between the dwarf and the tiefling, they find a mithril key, the end of which is shaped like a skull.

Nar stays by the secret door, Buckthorn by the entrance, perhaps all this has gotten to him.

Nar magic doesn't empower the vats, but certainly doesn't suppress them as they erupt.

Nar is hit twice by the green vat (I will say the 1 rules out any defensive magic/32 damage and slowed) and Buckthorn once by the black vat (16 damage and slowed). Forge is missed.

Nar is down by the secret door, Buckthorn is up towards the top, the other three are in the middle.

 

[ecayford]

Any other loot?

Forge, seeing the ranger stumble will grab him and sprint out of the room, shutting the door as soon as everyone is through.

Mechanically, Forge will delay his turn until Buckthorn can double move as far as he can across the room (maybe running if necessary). He should be able to get close enough for Forge to throw him over his shoulder and sprint out of the room (run action). Everyone else should be able to make it out on their own.

 

[TerraDave]

Actually, one of the great axes seems to be in fairly good condition, inspite of everything.

There is something about it.

Forge readies his maneuver.

 

[Flaming Bob]

Lucien takes the loot and scrambles for the new door.

 

[TerraDave]

The thief has the axe! (actually maybe its good, as the fighter has to carry the ranger).

 

[Buckthorn]

Buckthorn will run across the chamber, attempting to avoid getting hit by the ooze (Stealth). If hit, he will use his second chance. He'll let the dwarf execute his maneuver... only if there is no other alternative.

Edit: Ooof, guess that's what I get for not posting in awhile. I think the board knows and is punitive.

 

[ecayford]

Forge recognizes the ranger is in worse shape then he thought and jumps forward to catch him up and race out of the room.

"Better your pride then your flesh..."

After we're out of the room safely, forge will have a look at the axe.

 

[TerraDave]

Forge slings the ranger over his shoulder and you all make it through the door. Being a super-genius, Nar closes it after you make it through.

Familiar stairs lead downward. Ghen mumbles something about resting.

 

[TerraDave]

Ghen realizes you are waiting for him.

(commence EZ healing)

He spends about 10 minutes healing. Everyone is returned to full. Forge, Nar, and Ghen each use a surge. Lucian and Buckthorn benefit from surge less healing.

The stairs await.

 

[ecayford]

During the rest, Forge will examine the axe. After that, Forge will lead the way to the waiting pit trap in whatever incarnation it's in now.