The Test of Time

[Erekose13]

[ooc: for OOC comments it looks fine, as long as we know its there, then we can highlight it.]

 

[Zoatebix]

Shi-Torob, Giant Champion of Death 1

Shi-Torob finishes his brief funeral ritual and responds to Rurrahr.
"They can definately be organized - more like war parties or sappers than packs. Blathrok's have been known to work in coordinated groups to assault and depopulate settlements. But as far as I know when they're alone it's mostly because they've been driven to migration and aggression by overpopulation. Still - they're adept at subterranean life and I'd rather not bury the body for fear of rousing others with the our digging. The sounds of our excavation could be what drew this fellow to us..." He gestures toward the deceased creature.

 

[ender_wiggin]

Milton gives a little silent prayer for the creature. "What should we do now?"

 

[Erekose13]

You dispose of the body in what ever manner you feel appropriate. No signs of more Balthroks appear through out the ceremony. Returning to the hole you can see if you shine light down it that it would appear that it opens into a rough hewn room roughly four giant strides to a side (20'x20'). Set into a solid stone wall that comprises the far end of the cavern, is a large stone door.

Currently you are all above ground not having decended into the hole yet.

[occ: anyone waiting for me? if so let me know what's missing.]

 

[Zoatebix]

ooc: I was just waiting for a "sure, let's cremate it!" or a "building a pyre will make as much noise as digging - just bury the thing and keep our location safe from scouts." or something like that.

 

[Eonthar]

Elrion Kyrik - Human Mage Blade

[occ: anyone waiting for me? if so let me know what's missing.]

OOC: Elrion is simply missing hit points, and consequently, consciousness

 

[Elocin]

Soen Morrowsong

"Well what are we all waiting for lets get down into this hole before any other creature decides we look good to eat and then attempts it. I do suggest we move down into the hole and then somehow cover the top of the hole with something to camouflage the opening. This will hopefully keep anything out that we do not want in. Maybe take a blanket and get it soaking wet and then throw sand on it and place it over the hole. We should remove all traces of our activity on the surface as well. I then suggest we spend the night in the hole keeping a guard near the door and the hole. As a personal request I need some time to do some studying so I can memorize a couple of more useful spells." With that being said I jump down into the hole and look through my backpack to see if I can contribute anything useful to my suggestion.

(ooc: I have since made changes to my spell list in preperation of our next fight. Until the morning though I am down to about 3 o-level spells.)

 

[ender_wiggin]

"... exploring underground tunnels is not exactly my area of expertise; but I'll do whatever I can to help," says Milton. "I must ask, however, exploring this area may result in further conflict with these creatures, something that should be avoided if possible."

 

[Lobo Lurker]

"Would it not be wise to wait until morning? I do not think it would do Elrion any good to be lugged about underground while he is unconscious. By morning, I think that we could have him back on his feet."

The verrik pauses, as if he's noticed something on the ground. "Since we just uncovered this hole, it is unlikely that the agents of the dragons got here before us."

 

[Erekose13]

OOC: Elrion is simply missing hit points, and consequently, consciousness

[ooc: hehe yeah I had meant to exclude Elrion given his situation. Don't worry you'll be up and running by morning.]

The body dealt with, the decision remains, to spend the night outside or down in the hole. With the nice weather and no signs of any other enemies in the area there is no clear cut reason for one or the other at the moment. It all comes down to your personal preferences.