Legacy of the Silver Dragon: Chapter 1 (Chickens, Demons, and a Missing Girl)

[gambler1650]

Hey guys, will update on Monday... The end of last week got away from me and I'm away for the weekend!

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

"Let's rejoin the others. No sense in splitting up with these unknown threats lurking about," Myst remarks to the dwarf and then starts retracing his steps back to where they left the rest of their companions. He glances over his shoulder ever few seconds, to make sure they aren't being followed.

 

[gambler1650]

Stellan stays near the Gelatinous Cube's remains, looking down the side corridor the group had originally come from. When Mysthyr returns in his direction, Stellan steps - still carefully - across the remains towards where Antares and Bosco are poking at the end of the corridor to the east.

And what do the elf and halfling find there? Partially buried pieces of gold and silver, and a small glinting ruby. It doesn't look as though anyone attempted to hide them, but perhaps the motion of the gelatinous cube over the place it was lurking dug up the earth a bit...

 

[Binder Fred]

"Hum." Muzdin's two throwing axes in his off hand, the young mage thoughtfully plucks forth the small red stone from its hidey-hole, rolling it between his fingers, briefly watching the interplay of torch light and translucence... "Shall we return to the others?"

<Response Bosco?>

Quickly heading back towards the Stellan and his torch, he finds brother Myst already heading back his way from further in and so slows his hurried steps, a small frown upon his face: "Problems?" he inquires of the priest.

<Response Mysthyr?>

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

"The creatures split up just down there at another intersection," Myst tells Antares with a nod down the passage he just returned from. "One of the two directions, southeast as I recall, seems to go about forty feet before opening into a larger cavern. I thought it best to regroup before delving deeper."

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Before replying to the ambulatory mouth that insists on following the group around, Bosco digs at the earth, seeing if perhaps there's more gold or rubies hidden there. If he doesn't find any, he pockets what he's found and follows the group, listening for more creatures.

 

[gambler1650]

OOC: That should have read southwest and northwest... for the tunnels, map will be up tonight or tomorrow to update...

[sblock=Bosco]Bosco finds a total of 83 sterlings (silver pieces) and 60 gold pieces .[/sblock]

[sblock=Muzdim]Something you've heard about Gelatinous Cubes is that they often shift their lairs when other creatures learn to give them a wide berth.[/sblock]

 

[Binder Fred]

Before replying to the ambulatory mouth that insists on following the group around, Bosco digs at the earth, seeing if perhaps there's more gold or rubies hidden there.

"Hum." Again. Antares silently rises and simply heads off -- in full possession of the ruby, it should be noted.

"The creatures split up just down there at another intersection," Myst tells Antares with a nod down the passage he just returned from. "One of the two directions, southeast as I recall, seems to go about forty feet before opening into a larger cavern. I thought it best to regroup before delving deeper."

"We're about finished here," nods the elf as he maneuvers around the slimy remains and into the corridor he now shares with Mysthyr and the further away Muzdin. He proudly reports with a gesture back: "A ruby and further coins to add to the Company's growing treasury..... Pity I do not posses containers appropriate or I would collect some of our foe's lingering essence as well, that it be used in concoctions rare and exotic?" He knows of none at this moment, but surely...

If none loan him a container: A pity. "I am ready."

If he does obtain one: Antares will fill it with gelatinous slime, clean the outside of any spill, and then stash it in his belt pouch. All his moves are careful and yet he wears an expectant smile as he works: knowledge and discovery await!

OOC: Then advance to a position behind Muzdin, please.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Bosco distributes the coins into various pockets and bags, attempting to keep them from clinking as the party moves deeper into the complex. Once he's satisfied, he follows the rest of the group, listening carefully for more sounds of attackers or other dangers in the dark.

 

[gambler1650]

Updated map... Dotted line around the open spaces to northeast and southeast indicate that all Muzdim can make out is that the tunnels open up there... will modify sizes and shapes when explored.