The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter III

[hippocrachus]

I find you no more a burden than anything else I carry, friend Drogo, he replies, hoping the halfling would see the humor in it. Don't worry so much, little friend. Our companions are capable enough that, should the need arise, we may make a safe and hasty retreat, he pauses to point out that they are in the back of the line. If it comes to blows, just hold onto my ears, he adds, laughing out loud.

 

[Majin]

Dunstand and Sielwoodan follow the north passage and come to a sharp branch, one path heading west and the other looking to circle around back the way they came. The others exploring the southern passageway notice that the branch to the southwest widens and the current slows, while the southeastern passage's current runs noticeably faster and the floor is covered with slippery moss.

OOC:Manzanita - I should probably mention that if Drogo accepts staying on Calenthang's shoulders throughout the trip that he could very easily hop down and find some rocks to stand on to cast his spells or fire ranged weapons in order to allow Calenthang a better advantage to fighting. The quarters throughout most of the cavern are pretty cramped, so the loss of ability to charge is not too much of a disadvantage to you guys. It would save on time, and be easier on your character, and he also would not have to go through the trouble of summoning a new animal companion. But as always, the choice is up to you guys.

 

[Dhes]

“What do you want to do elf, left, right or go back and get the others? If we take the right passage we will probable end op in the Southern passage, so I don’t think we need to go that way.”

ooc: not so ninja like edit, left was right and right was left .

 

[Verbatim]

The others exploring the southern passageway notice that the branch to the southwest widens and the current slows, while the southeastern passage's current runs noticeably faster and the floor is covered with slippery moss.

Ayden turned to face Chasity, and pointed to the smoother passage heading off to the southwest.

"I truly wonder if it matters what path we take at the moment, as we are here and I fear that if she is as skilled with spells as her sister is, she is already quite aware of our presence. Which makes me also wonder, who down here is the true hunter, and who is the potential prey?"

 

[Jarval]

Andreas trudges gloomily through the water, frowning as his clothes get thoroughly soaked. He pulls his hat more firmly onto his head, pulling his cloak around him to ward off the chill, damp air.

 

[Seonaid]

Chastity smiles faintly at Ayden's words. "Give me a moment. I will see if I can sense her down here." She turns to detect evil in both directions.

 

[Majin]

Chastity does not detect any evil.

OOC: Good to have you back Jarval!

 

[Dhes]

Dunstand walks the short way back down the corridor to tell the rest of the party of there finding. “ok. That didn’t tell us much, the path splits in two. One path that seems to curl back to the south, probably ending up as a side passage back there, (pointing to the passage leading to the south) and one path leading to the west. If it was up to me I would take the path leading west, it seems a good a course as any”

Turning to Calenthang, “It seems you will have to carry our Halfling friend some more, the water level seems to stay the same.”

 

[kirinke]

Teleri looks west, face as cold as only an elf can make it. We dance on the edge of the abyss, she thought to herself. Do not let my friends or I fall into those dark pits, she prayed.

"West it is then," she agreed softly, some life seeping back into her expression.

ooc:
I figure Teleri is going to be scared of facing a naga, considering what she just went through, it's no big relevation there. But she will do it because of that darned elvish tenacity and elvish sense of what's right. (It's hard to dissuade an elf from a course of action, they're stubborn gets)

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang smirks in response to Dunstand.
"I do not mind, friend Dunstand," he says to the rogue, addressing him just as he does anyone else in the party.
Are you alright up there, friend Drogo? he asks Drogo silently.