Legacy Of The Deep (Pt. 1) - Escape From Zanzer's Dungeon

[dddawson]

Lucian

Lucian's expression flickers to absolutely blank for a moment when he sees the gold, then returns to its usual placid, affable expression. "Certainly, Raven. This, at least, is a task I can accomplish, even if handling coin directly was considered beneath my beloved brother." His gaze is momentarily distant, but he shakes his head and is once again in the here and now.

He begins to efficiently sift through the coins, trying to work with the others who have laid apparent claim to the money. now, no need for squabbling. We can carry it in common now, or divide it up for greater safekeeping. Dividing it into various pockets is, I think, less of a burden than carrying it all in a sack. Who has suitable pockets?" [/COLOR]he asks, putting a few coins in each of the surprisingly large number of pockets around his clothes. "Axel, I believe we already learned that your pockets may not be suitable."

He then looks over at Morn, Tanarel and Geramon.
"Now as for the other matter of contention...please, how many times must we cover this? While some of us may not be as...personable as others, and have clashing styles of action, we are, after all, united in purpose for now. Until we reach freedom, we can trust each other to support the group, because we all know that is the only way we will survive. No further trust than that is required...but certainly no less. Friend Morn has the right of things; conflict amongst ourselves serves no use."

(OOC: Diplomacy check?)

 

[Sullaf]

Geramon

Geramon seems enraged and on the brink of bursting out towards Tanarel, but hearing the words spoken by both Morn and Lucian, he constraints himself, and instead just looks irritated.

He addresses Morn "There is wisdom in your words and I am not used to dealing with people other then of my own Academy but...

He turns to Tanarel and in a very slow and dangerous tone continues: ... do NOT forget I am well confound in the Arcane Arts. You should reconsider your threats very... very carefully. I am NOT an enemy to you, but WILL defend me if the situation asks for it. You do not want me as your enemy...

He regains his posture and in his normal voice continues: "You threatened me twice up until now. I have made NO hostile actions against you. In the name of YOUR God I am entitled to my revenge. I will decline to do so. Remember this: You are NOT our leader. MY business is MY own and is not for you to condemn or judge. You can have all the vengeance you want on our common enemy Zanzer in due time. Then our ways will part and you can get back to your precious army and never have to deal with me again."

That said he tosses the iron rations in front of the wolf and starts packing his backpack with some of the gold. He turns around and adds in a friendly voice "In the meantime I suggest you stop the nonsense and act as a good soldier and fight bad guys and leave the thinking to others."

To Lucian: "I agree that we should have Lucian in charge of the money. I have about 100 gp here. We should devide it evenly when we get out of this hell hole. This is about as much as I can carry."

 

[Q-Ball]

Tanarel Whitehart

"I grow weary of your stupid remarks. If you feel threatened twice then good. Heres another treat if you think your so well learned. You may think lowly of a soldier but who is here protecting your but in combat. Who is here trying to get all of us out of here. I havent seen you do one thing but bickering and book burning. And you call yourself wise." Tanarel says with a calm head.

"If you are really that wise then you should know not to try and get me on your bad side. Besides I do not want anything to deal with you. And one more thing you WISE man. I have never said that I am your leader. I said I was willing to do so. But I do not want to be your leader because I would die for my men. Now leave me alone and I might get you out of here." Tanarel walks towards the door and then turns around. "I once again must ask you to treat my friend with the dignity he should be getting. As far as I'm concerned he killed one Goblin and you did nothing but badmouth me and our fellow companions. So treat him with respect. And if you have something to say about Hoar then spit it out and let his justice flow through me. Consider this your last and final warning. Tanarel says while still trying to remain calm. He then turns to Morn.
"You sound like the wisest man among us, so tell me: how am I supposed to stop a complaining man who does nothing but moan all the time? Ow and dont try and even defend him with your kind words. Let him take responsibility for himself!

Oh, and one more thing. The money is probably the trap. How can we defend ourselfs if we are loaded with gold. We should probably leave it here. It is tainted anyway. I wouldnt be surprised if it has some sort of spell on it. He then faces Geramon:"Right WISE guy"

OOC: Oeps I think Tanarel might have gotten mad after all

 

[Ravellion]

Morn

Morn, again as calm and tranquil as can be "I can not teach you what has taken me so long to attain in the span of a few minutes. I myself am still daily struggling for control and perfection, and it is going to be a long way till I have reached that goal. One thing I hope I will never do however, is face wisdom, acknowledge it, and then throw it away at the first opportunity. If you think my words ring with the sound of truth, why do you disregard them so easily? That is a retorical question, I do not require an answer. Stop fanning the flames of this argument. It leads to a path of chaos and disorder."

He addresses Lucian next "The pragmatic choice is often, though not always, the best. I thank you for your support"

Morn walks slowly towards the next room, then suddenly stops. "In fact, the truth might be simple again". Morn moves slowly towards an empty corner of the room, puts his sack of gold down, carefully making sure it is supported and that he doesn't touch the gold if needed. "It seems plausible that the gold itself is poisoned. That is a possible reason why Zanzer can keep so many of it among these untrustworthy creatures. Most creatures have survival as their highest priority, especially these honourless goblinoids. Could you let the wolf smell the gold Tanarel? If the wolf recoils, my suspicions might very well be true."

 

[Sullaf]

Geramon

Geramon sighs...

And in a tired voice replies "Like I said. My business is my own and no concern of you, since you are not my leader. Clearly you missed that point completely. Now stop arguing and behave like an adult, not some little kid who just goes on and on. I told you before, I have no quarrel with you, although it seems you keep on forgetting that. For one who whishes to be left alone, you talk an awful lot, and not very kindly if I may add. If you do not appreciate my replies? Fine, than don't speak to me. It is after all you who keeps starting this futile argument. Furthermore I would like to remind you that it was MY spell which helped greatly in our initial escape, but alas you have forgotten that already. I have never spoke ill of your newfound friend nor your God so stop with the delusional insults. It just proves your ignorance. I will not waste any more breath on this matter and will expect the same from you!"

Geramon will pick up his gear and will stand in the corner and will follow Morn's actions with interest and generally ignores Tanarel from now on.

 

[Chauzu]

Raven opens the door to an empty room, except for a torch holder in the middle of the room, and 10 dirty cots.

As soon as Geramon ends his last sentance, a hiss is heard near the pile of gold. The gold shifts and turns over the trap door.

Then the trap door bursts open with a large snake exiting the hole.

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Suprise Round Initiative:

Snake
Aaman
Wolf
Lucian
Sydney
Geramon
Morn

The snake, with quick sudden movement, bites Tanarel in the back of his right leg while his back is turned. The fangs manage to go deep, and the warrior feels the pain quite good. [Tanarel takes 5 points of damage.]

Carry on...

 

[Manzanita]

"Ah, I am foolish for pushing us on so. This dungeon is full of traps!" Raven will attempt to reach the snake & kill it, if she is able to get back there.

 

[Q-Ball]

Tanarel Whitehart

"Ah. The sting is great. How could I of all people fall into the trap I knew that was there. Stupid arguments make me off." Tanarel Drops to his knee and feels a horrible pain.

"Now would anyone of you mind to take care of the snake that is in my right leg." Tanarel then faces the wolf and says:"I hope you understand my words my firend. But please run away from the snakes."

Tanarel then takes his shiny longsword from his shin an prepares for his action.

OOC: If the snake attacks the wolf Tanarel will try and jump in front of it. Same goes for either Geramon or Lucien (Since they are not fighters they need to be protected). YES Even Geramon

 

[Zhure]

Aaman

Aaman tries to distract the snake, waving the freshly liberated rope in front of it hypnotically.

[OOC: Animal Empathy, +5/OOC]

 

[Ravellion]

"Well, that alleviates my suspicions of poisoned gold"* Morn will tumble out of this room since his kind of training wasn't ment to battle snakes with. Let people with swords handle this.

a natural 1... juuust great... a 7 modified.

* I wonder how many DMs are going thijack this idea?