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The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

Joining Calenthang at the gnome's side, Ayden feared that Broddy had triggered one last surprise left by the hag.

~Uncle if it be thy will, let him be alright...~

"What caused the light? Can you see us Master Broddy?"
 

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Teleri sighs in frustration, unable to remember what it was about the amulet. Ah well. I suspect it isn't that important anyway. Her head jerks up as a white light flashes in the room, centered around Broddy.

"BRODY!" she shouts in concern, running over to him. "Blasted mother of mucking fire-toads!" she curses at seeing his dazed expression. "Brody? Are you alright?"



[sblock]No prob. I figured she wouldn't know exactly what it was, but her little bit of education would have probably at least touched upon it. So, i guess she forgot about that little bit of estoric knowledge. ;) :) [/sblock]
 
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"Well that was unexpected..." Passes quickly through his mind as the light springs forth from the book literally filling his senses until nothing exists but the blinding white light.

The next thing he can tell is he is surrounded by his friends and they all have very concerned looks on their faces. "Wow, I'm going to be seeing spots for a week." He remarks weakly, blinking his eyes rapidly trying to adjust them to the light in the area.

He turns wobbily and stumbles slightly as he starts back towards the portal, gathering strength as he goes. "I know how to close it... I can close the portal. We must hurry I don't know how long this knowledge will remain."

Once he gets back to the portal, he will once again warn his friends to stay away. When they are far enough he will begin the ritual to close it.
 

Following Broddy with his weapon drawn should this be an elaborate trap, Ayden gives the gnomish mage room, but stays alert all the same.

~Uncle, watch over him and whatever he is preparing to do...~
 

Alinis draws StormArmour and stands behind Broddy, giving the mage plenty of room to work. She bites her lip, seeing her friend sway as if in shock. I can't protect him all the time. He's a full grown gnome and equally capable of getting out of the trouble he gets himself into. At least most of the time. she thought, not buying the self-delusion for a minute.

Comforting words only. I know. She thinks to StormArmour and stands ready.
 

Sarlis who is still concentrated with the two objects doesn't really notice the flash of light until it's too late. He quickly moves back near the gnome.

seeing that everything seems fine, he gives the amulet to the elven fighter. "Noble warrior, I beleive this amulet could be of great use to you, it strengthen your natural resistance and increases it's stamina"

He turns towards the other. "The circlet on the other hand seems to improve intellectual capability, as for which aspect of intelligence I can't really tell"

[sblock]I am not sure if it improves Charisma or intelligence from the description[/sblock]

"I don't know how you split the spoil of war in your group and wouldn't want to interfere with your traditions."

Sarlis removes the circlet from his head and hand it over to Ayden. He then grab his weapon and waits for the gnome to close the portal.
 

Taking the amulet almost absently, Ayden quickly placed it inside the bag at his waist and resumed standing guard near Broddy.

~There will be time to discuss these things if he is able to close the portal...~
 

Calenthang looks at the amulet proffered up to him and looks at the amulet around his neck.
"Friend Sarlis, perhaps this adornment could be put to better use by someone of us else?" he says, putting his hand out dismissively.

[sblock]Since Calenthang won't ask for it, I will: Shield[/sblock]
 

[sblock]We'll probably discuss it when everyone is safe and sound topside.[/sblock]

"Calenthang, we need to get this stuff identified before we actually use it. If that hag-creature is as evil as she appears, she may have actually booby-trapped some of this stuff with delayed curses."

Teleri warns, keeping an eye on Broddy. "If such a thing is possible anyway. I'd be wary of anything taken out of this place at least at first." She glances at Sarlis. "No offense my friend." she adds hastily.
 

"Why does she think I would be offended by her opinion, If you too scared to use the stuff don't use it."

"Of course her equipment must be booby-trapped such that when she wants to use it, it blows in her face. What a good idea, I guess I should booby-trap my armor so that no-one even myself can use it" answers back Sarlis quietly but loudly enough for the elf to understand. All can see a large arrogant smile in his face.

"Obviously that one lacks confidence in herself. Curses, pfff, If she beleived more in herself and in her inner strength she wouldn't be scared of getting her mind corrupted by magic."

Sarlis refocus his mind on the gnome, resheating his heavy mace and taking his bow, on the lookout for anything that could potentially disturb him while he closes the portal.

Sarlis takes an arrow an keep his bow partially tensed

[sblock] spot/listen +10, ready action to shoot at anything disturbing the gnome[/sblock]
 
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