Malvoisin's Savage Tide, Act 1 - There Is No Honor

[Legildur]

Bael's says nothing, but his body language and nocked bow clearly reveal his intention to stay put.

 

[stonegod]

The old man peers into the murky depths. "Any o' yar gots a rope and a 'eavy weight like Chongo's skull? Could be measur'n thar depth that away. If be need'n, I do 'ave some means to 'elp with the swimming, but this do no be look'n rough for a trained swimmer."

Assuming Chongo allows him his 50' foot of rope and we tie it securely to something heavy, Col will try to estimate the pool's depth.

 

[Malvoisin]

The old man peers into the murky depths. "Any o' yar gots a rope and a 'eavy weight like Chongo's skull? Could be measur'n thar depth that away. If be need'n, I do 'ave some means to 'elp with the swimming, but this do no be look'n rough for a trained swimmer."

"Save your trouble, mad one. If there is any peril in these waters, I will draw it out." Keoni heeds the advice of Anar, and plunges headlong into the cold, murky pool, while Bael stands guard with shortbow at the ready. With the grace and strength of his native islanders, Keoni's swimming strokes take him to the center of the water. When no threats rear their heads, tentacles, et al, the dragon shaman calls out, "You see? All is well. Now, to fathom these waters' depths!"

Keoni draws a great mouthful of air, then dives below the surface. The party waits anxiously for him to resurface. Moments later, the shaman's bronzed face breaks the water's plane, and he inhales deeply, with a grin. "Friends, I believe our escape may be at hand! The pool is not overly deep, perhaps a dozen feet, no more. And there is a tunnel below, large enough for a man to enter. It leads north, I know not how far...but it seems our best hope yet!"

Looking around a bit further, Keoni glances to the west, then calls out once again. "Interesting, there is a door just ten feet down the western passageway."

What now, gentlemen?

 

[Voadam]

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"I am for the hidden underwater tunnel. I can provide us with more fey diving lights, we oft used them in pools at Oberon's court at the hours of dusk."

 

[stonegod]

"You can be crazy, but if thar be a way out that do no involve the dark depths, me be fer it." The old man looks for anything he could use to help keep his things afloat. He experiments with his cloak, tying it off with a big air bubble in it to make it float, or otherwise fine something to float his equipment on, mostly his heavy armor. "Anything be 'eard from tha' door?"

 

[Legildur]

"Can you open the door before we dive in?" Bael suggests to Keoni. "We can tie a rope around you... just in case the water drains out or something else."

 

[Rhun]

At old Col's words, Anar heads for the door. "I agree with Col...if we can find a way out that doesn't involve swimming into the unknown, we might be better off for it."



Swim +2
Listen +2

 

[Malvoisin]

At old Col's words, Anar heads for the door. "I agree with Col...if we can find a way out that doesn't involve swimming into the unknown, we might be better off for it."

Anar follows Keoni's lead, diving into the pool of swirling water. Not as proficient a swimmer as the shaman, Anar struggles a bit, yet still manages to cross over to the other side after some exertion. Emerging cold and wet from the water, Anar shakes himself, then his attention on the door which lies ahead down the short corridor. While still swollen with the humidity in these tunnels, this door is not hanging ajar as so many of the others have been...it appears firmly closed. Pressing his ear to the door, Anar hears only silence from the other side. (Swim 4+2=6, then 12+2=14)(Listen 19+2=21)

 

[Rhun]

"Only silence beyond," says Anar quietly to his companions. "I still think we should check it out, though." The rogue shrugs, and waits for his friends' responses.

 

[stonegod]

"Only silence beyond," says Anar quietly to his companions. "I still think we should check it out, though." The rogue shrugs, and waits for his friends' responses.

"Do it! If thar be a way outta thar, it do be better than a swimm'n!"