THE HEROES OF DYVERS CHAPTER 7: CLARE'S ERRAND

[Diarmadhim]

Dewydd nods at Tam's decision, trusting in his judgment. The twins crack a grin and each give two thumbs up.

 

[Waynan]

Tam asks Lathir:
"So Lathir, what about this glowing mossy-like stuff growing down this other passage?"

 

[Tellerian Hawke]

Travis says, "Lathir already mentioned that the lichen is naturally occurring. It's very cold and damp down here, which is the perfect environment for it to grow. The reason there's no lichen in the first tunnel is probably because of that acid spell."

 

[Waynan]

Tam asks, pointing down the lichen illuminated passage:
"Shall we check this way then?"

 

[MacConnell]

Lathir lifts his palm in a gesture of general inquiry for the group, shrugs, then says, "Lead the way, my friend."

 

[Waynan]

Tam nods and then leads the party down the lichen illumined passage checking for traps along the way.

 

[Tellerian Hawke]

GM: I mentioned this on the Discord chat: There is a large area that you are currently exploring which is essentially a maze. In a tabletop, real-time session, it would take a long time to explore. On a play-by-post session like ours, it could stretch on for a veritable eternity. Therefore, I am going to do a summation narrative instead, especially since Tam will ace his rolls anyway. CONDITIONS: This place is a tomb; it is not an active lair. There are no wandering monsters, and no automatons (golems and the like) and no undead sentries of any kind, at least not on this level. THEREFORE: Tam is able to take 20, which means he can spend 20 full rounds searching each square thoroughly, to ensure that no traps escape his detection. The maze is 20 squares x 16 squares in size, which is a total of 320 squares. 320 x 20 = 6,400 rounds, divided by 10 = 640 minutes, which equals 10.6 hours. That means that by the time Tam searches this whole area, all of the party's buffs (except those from Khubseth) will have expired. HOWEVER: While Tam is searching, the party can take a complete (8-hour) rest, and re-memorize spells, and re-cast all buffs. Re-casting buffs can occur as Tam is reaching the end of the maze (i.e., the center room of the maze complex.) That way, the party will be fully rested, fully buffed, and ready for whatever awaits them there. ROLLS: The maximum Search DC for any of the traps in this area of the tomb is DC34. When taking 20, Tam's Search score is 38. Tam successfully finds all of the traps. Some of the traps are obvious, and form barriers which impede progress. An example is the Acid Fog. It's obvious that the fog is there. The party knows it is harmful to get near it. Thus, unless the fog can somehow be overcome, the party is stuck, unable to progress forward. There are several sections of the maze which contain corridors filled with Acid Fog. When I have time, I will look at Respen's sheet, and see what his Dispel Magic can overcome. Dewydd, you should look at your own spell power, and see how effective your Dispel Magic is, if you have it, that is. MORE COMING SOON! HANG IN THERE!

 

[Tellerian Hawke]

Spoiler: THE WHOLE PARTY NEEDS TO READ THIS!

OOC: A Note Concerning Complacency: I know that many of you are designed for combat, and therefore don't feel the need to voice any opinions / have any input into procedural stuff like checking for traps, and/or casting utility spells to overcome obstacles, etc. HOWEVER, so that I know you have not fallen off the Earth into the void, I would still appreciate it if you would make roleplaying comments. It doesn't have to be an Oscar-worthy performance, or a Tolkien-level narration. Just something that adds to the atmosphere. Here are some examples; they are all based on the current situation, i.e., the party is waiting for Tam to search for traps, and wondering how they'll get past the Acid Fog... Kleborn coughs, and turns his head. "Man, that fog smells AWFUL, almost like Aunt Gertrude's kitchen when she's making Caldaen Pig-Gut Soup. Bleah!" Thallok smiles, and says, "Ah, what a sweet aroma. If I didn't know it was acid, I'd think I was back in Thola's kitchen, watching her make Caldaen Pig-Gut Soup. Ah, those fond memories of home. Yummy!" Djyn gets a moody look on his face. After a few moments of silence, he speaks up: "I hope one of you can Dispel this Acid Fog. It will ruin my Kimono, and I refuse to let that happen. It's Veridian silk, and has been in my family for 6 generations." You get the idea... just say something, instead of just being a silent, lurking, bump-on-a-log.