The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

[kirinke]

"Clanking chains could mean other things, not just prisoners." Teleri warns, taking rear-guard, keeping her bow out and ready to shoot anything that doesn't look friendly and isn't a party member.

OOC:
Assume Teleri is going to mark the way in less than obvious ways so they can find their way back.

 

[Majin]

A single pillar of stalagmites and stalactites climb from floor to ceiling at the western end of this chamber. It appears that there was once an exit to the northeast, which is now completely blocked by huge slabs of fallen rock.

In the back corner of the room sits a large lizard-like creature Drogo and Sielwoodan recognize as a basilisk. Next to it stands a rather large grimlock, chopping up bits of raw meat and feeding it to the creature. A blond-haired man is chained to the wall behind them, half-naked, dirt and grime covering his body. A pile of armor and other equipment rests nearby.

The basilisk spots the party and stands up on its eight legs, causing its keeper to spin in alarm. It hefts its axe and growls at the intrusion, backs up behind its pet, and waits.

Initiative:

Broddy - 20
Grimlock Keeper - 19
Calenthang - 17
Sielwoodan - 12
Basilisk - 11
Teleri - 10
Drogo - 10
Dunstand - 8

 

[kirinke]

Teleri starts to cast Summon Monster 1. (Celestial Giant Fire Beetle, best one of the lot).

ooc:
Basilisks. Brrr.... Hope it has a stigmatism.

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang looks at the lizard-thing warily, but only as a hindrance to his immediate goal. He attempts to circle around the basilisk, not wishing to allow the grimlock behind it the pleasure of an easy battle.
These loathsome little devils... he thinks to himself, narrowing his eyes at the gaoler.

(OOC: If he can't get around the basilisk, he'll fight it.)

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

"Ho! Ware the lizard! It's gaze can turn flesh to lifeless stone! Calenthang, stay back! Use your bows!"

After that (rather lengthy) warning, Drogo begins casting summon nature's ally II, dropping Barkskin, and trying to summon a 1d3 wolves. (curses - I must rest all my links in my signature page!)

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang cocks an eyebrow at Drogo's exclamation.
What is this, that can turn life to stone, friend Drogo? he telepaths to the halfling, entering battle with more caution in his step.

 

[Dhes]

Ooc: I’m back.. Internet was down for the week, my ISP was doing some upgrade or maintenance or some thing… I don’t know. Maybe they where just being s, well what do you want if you ISP is called Demon.

On entering the chamber and stumbling upon the Grimlock and his eight-legged beast, Dunstand shows a slide hesitation as it seems that the creature doesn’t move to attack. Not wanting to waist this opportunity he quickly releases a dagger from his hand aiming for the Grimlock

(+7 Throw, Dagger, 1d4+1)

 

[Majin]

OoC - Sorry forgot to add the Basilisk's init. Fixed

 

[kirinke]

Once Teleri is done praying for aid (in the form of a giant celestial fire-beetle) she'll order it to attack the lizard with holy smite. I dunno what else it does, but assume it'll attack the lizard to the best of its ability. She will then resort to her bow/arrows

 

[Mimic]

"If it can turn flesh to stone, why hasn't it done it to its keeper?" Broddy states marveling at this eight legged creature although not wanting to get a really close look in case what Calenthang said was true.

The Grimlock on the other hand is another matter, taking it out fast was probably a good idea. Broddy will move in order to get a better line of sight and cast scorching ray at it.

(ooc: You never gave distance, if he can't get withing 45 feet he will take a shot at him with his crossbow. Also you never stated if his armor spell was still in effect.)