The Treasure of the Tierra Padre... [Knight Otu Judging]

[El Jefe]

The taste of crocodile still fresh in his mouth when he emerged from trance, Oirhandir concluded that it was gamey, oily, and a little like chicken. It was fortunate that the animal was so large, as he was amazed at how little edible flesh was found on it. Much smaller, and there wouldn't have been enough to feed Gath, let alone the rest of the party!

Oirhandir checked the hide, or what part of it he was able to separate from the carcass. After enduring several complaints about how long dinner was taking, he'd finally decided to abandon the thick back plate and just skin the underside of the beast. That had been packed in as much salt as the bard could find in Rupert's provisions - not enough, he thought, but it would have to do. Satisfying himself that there was nothing more to be done with it, he re-rolled it and packed it on one of the beasts. Apparently the night had passed as uneventfully for the horses and mule as it had for the two-legged members of the party, for they were all present and bore no fresh toothmarks.

The elf left his bedroll on the top of the hill. Of all his possessions, he'd concluded that would be the only one that would be worthless after a good dunking...at least until it dried out again. Since he didn't plan on spending the night in the cramped cave, it seemed to make the most sense to leave it at camp. After convincing himself that every scrap of rope the party had was out of the animal's packs and being carried by himself or some other member of the party, Oirhandir tramped down the entrance of the tunnel, and let himself down the line into the opening.

 

[Manzanita]

Ignatious O'Reilly

Iggy eats the crocodile meat excitedly. "I love trying new things." he says. "The crocodile actually presents significant economical advantages for cultivation. It's skin can be made into valuable leather, its eggs and flesh can be eaten, and it can be sold to certain royalty for service in moats."

For all his frivolity, Iggy dreads the thought of an underwater swim. He experiments by studying up on his mending spell that night. He takes a leg from the crocodile, or a portion of its tail, and eyes it to see where he can cut it to make it just large enough for his spellbook. He then skins it with his knife, and in the morning, uses his spell to repair it. Then by tying the end shut, hopes to be able to carry his spellbook underwater, warm and dry.

"Let's follow Oirhandir's plan. Rogier swims in. If you don't think you can make it, Rogier, give your rope three sharp tugs, and start swimming back. We'll pull to help you get back faster in that case. If you get somewhere OK, pull twice on your extra rope, and then help pull the next person through. I'll cast Mage Armor on you again before you start."

Spells prepared: Mending, light, daze, detect magic, ghost sounds, mage armor (x3), color spray.

 

[Pbartender]

OOC: We've been a bit quiet lately... Is everyone still here?

Once again, Rogier strips off his armor and pack, and securely ties a rope about his waist.

OOC: Anything else you want to do before you dive in, Rogier?

 

[El Jefe]

Oirhandir gave Rogier a friendly clap on the shoulder. "Good luck, friend", wished the elf. "Be careful down there."

Oirhandir took a few steps back and muttered a soft prayer to Phryah, asking for protection for Rogier on his journey through the underwater passage.

 

[Manzanita]

"Yes. Good luck, old friend." says Iggy. "I hope this spell serves you well."

Iggy casts Mage Armor on the Paladin just before he dives in .

Spells prepared: Mending, light, daze, detect magic, ghost sounds, mage armor (x3)(x2), color spray

 

[Xael]

"Good luck.", Almayce mumbles to Rogier. He glares the pool as if it annoys him.

 

[Pbartender]

OOC: Venus? You still around to play Rogier?

 

[Manzanita]

Venus has been away for a bit, but will return soon I hope. Perhaps you could NPC him, or dump all those missing PCs. Someone else could swim for it, I suppose...

 

[El Jefe]

OoC: Gath would be my first choice, but he doesn't seem to be around, either.

 

[Manzanita]

OOC: The wizard, the bard and the cleric aren't much good at swimming are they? My preference would be that the DM NPC Rogier, as I do think Venus will return before too long. (I'm NPCing Venus' other PC in my adventure at the moment myself.) I wouldn't want to have to return to the Inn, but don't want to volunteer Iggy to be the lead swimmer either.