KitanaVorr
First Post
Without another word, Enraela moves forward toward their destination, her hands clasped behind her back, her brow heavy with thought. There is a hardness to her lower lip, signaling distinct displeasure in its curve.
[UaVS] The Silver Door IC
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Uriel
Living EN World Judge
The Road proves uneventful as far as Dangers go.
Twice you witness groups of Soldiers, all wearing the Livery of House Salurath, the new First.
It seems, at least, that they keep up their duties to the City regarding patrols, despite the current situation between the Houses.
You encounter the first group some 3 miles down the Road, heading back towards the City.
The first group consists of a score of foot troops, with several Clerics and Mages amongst them.
The second group consists of an even larger contingent of Calvary (nearly 50), all mounted upon fierce Lizard mounts.These are heading out along the Road for parts unknown, and they cause you to move off of the Road, as they thunder past.
At last, you reach the tunnel where Grolvus' map indicates a branch leading to the River.After a brief rest to change boot stockings and catch a quick bite to eat, you continue along this less-travelled Path, it heading steadily, though gradually downwards.
The Tunnel winds it's way along through limestone caverns and quartz-lined caves, all populated by all manner of insect and lizard. It would seem that the Spiders of the Drow do not hold sway here, for, although there are a few, they are far outnumbered by Lizards and Beetles. After a mile or two, the Tunnel takes on the look of more worked stone, though by whom you don't know.
Irregular starcases and rest platforms replace uneven tunnels and caves, though the animal life remains the same. The rooms take on a colder and more damp cast, with slimes and snails sharing space with mold and lichens.The smell becomes rather strong, although most of you have smelled far worse things and places.
Finally, the sound of running water, growing stronger with every step, replaces the chirp of insects and the croaking of frogs and blind geckos.
The tunnel opens up into a space some hundred feet wide and fifty feet deep. The River is clearly visable, with a stone jetty sitting as a buffer between the water and the dry ground. Three sleek Boats bob in the water, one hitting against the Quay with an irregular *Bump*. All three are tied to mooring lines.
There seems no sign of any Guides or Boatmen as the Duchess had promised.
Twice you witness groups of Soldiers, all wearing the Livery of House Salurath, the new First.
It seems, at least, that they keep up their duties to the City regarding patrols, despite the current situation between the Houses.
You encounter the first group some 3 miles down the Road, heading back towards the City.
The first group consists of a score of foot troops, with several Clerics and Mages amongst them.
The second group consists of an even larger contingent of Calvary (nearly 50), all mounted upon fierce Lizard mounts.These are heading out along the Road for parts unknown, and they cause you to move off of the Road, as they thunder past.
At last, you reach the tunnel where Grolvus' map indicates a branch leading to the River.After a brief rest to change boot stockings and catch a quick bite to eat, you continue along this less-travelled Path, it heading steadily, though gradually downwards.
The Tunnel winds it's way along through limestone caverns and quartz-lined caves, all populated by all manner of insect and lizard. It would seem that the Spiders of the Drow do not hold sway here, for, although there are a few, they are far outnumbered by Lizards and Beetles. After a mile or two, the Tunnel takes on the look of more worked stone, though by whom you don't know.
Irregular starcases and rest platforms replace uneven tunnels and caves, though the animal life remains the same. The rooms take on a colder and more damp cast, with slimes and snails sharing space with mold and lichens.The smell becomes rather strong, although most of you have smelled far worse things and places.
Finally, the sound of running water, growing stronger with every step, replaces the chirp of insects and the croaking of frogs and blind geckos.
The tunnel opens up into a space some hundred feet wide and fifty feet deep. The River is clearly visable, with a stone jetty sitting as a buffer between the water and the dry ground. Three sleek Boats bob in the water, one hitting against the Quay with an irregular *Bump*. All three are tied to mooring lines.
There seems no sign of any Guides or Boatmen as the Duchess had promised.
The words of a Shield spell immediately called to mind, Wesellu rapidly approaches Enraela. Bending close he hisses into her ear, pitching his voice so only she may hear him.
"All is not as it seems. There are thing within the rocks, and perhaps even the water itself. I do not think whatever they are realize I have detected their presence ... best we take advantage of that before they do."
OOC: Wesellu isn't casting Shield yet, but he wants to be Ready to do so at the first sign of any big bad Wesellu-munchin monsters that may or may not pop out of the rocks and/or the river.
"All is not as it seems. There are thing within the rocks, and perhaps even the water itself. I do not think whatever they are realize I have detected their presence ... best we take advantage of that before they do."
OOC: Wesellu isn't casting Shield yet, but he wants to be Ready to do so at the first sign of any big bad Wesellu-munchin monsters that may or may not pop out of the rocks and/or the river.
Krizzel
First Post
Grolvus' ears flattened as his nostrils twitched in an attempt to scent the air. No pilot to greet them - that didn't sit quite right with him, and the wizard was acting strange. Carefully he hefted his crossbow, prepared a bolt, and proceeded slowly behind Arngen, watching for any trouble and covering his friend with the weapon.
Uriel
Living EN World Judge
Arngen moves forward to the boats, scanning them for any sign of a clue. He spots fresh blood upon the dock, bending down, he notes that it is cold, though not overly so...
(OoC:Fairly recent, but at least an hour old Search Nat 20 roll))
Arngen fails to detect the movement of the shadowy figure approaching him from behind, having detached itself from the wall.
Grolvus see the figure.
Enraela sees the figure, and several others coming off of the wall as well. Enraela also detects a loathsome and very familiar odor...troglodyte.
Gentaria sees nothing except for Arngen.
Jikull detects several figures to the lewft (Arngen went slightly right), moving along the wall towards the group.
Brogark sees the group to the left, including the one creeping up on Arngen.
Vitrene detects the same group that Jikull does.
Wesellu sees several figures to the right (the one behind Arngen as well).
W.......A........T........E........R.....
D...........O.........C............K....
..............Arngen.....................
..........F1
..F2...F3
F4
F5...........................................F6
.............................................F7
..........................................F8...
F9..........................................F10
*******Wes.Brog..Grov..Jik..Vit..**************
..............En Gent...
I hope that is an OK map...
Everyone except for Arngen and Gentaria have a suprise round.
Init
Grolvus 21
Jikull 17
Enraela 16
Brogark 12
Wesellu 11
Vitrene 10
then as above +
Arngen 19
Gentaria 15
You have no idea when they act as of yet...
(OoC:Fairly recent, but at least an hour old Search Nat 20 roll))
Arngen fails to detect the movement of the shadowy figure approaching him from behind, having detached itself from the wall.
Grolvus see the figure.
Enraela sees the figure, and several others coming off of the wall as well. Enraela also detects a loathsome and very familiar odor...troglodyte.
Gentaria sees nothing except for Arngen.
Jikull detects several figures to the lewft (Arngen went slightly right), moving along the wall towards the group.
Brogark sees the group to the left, including the one creeping up on Arngen.
Vitrene detects the same group that Jikull does.
Wesellu sees several figures to the right (the one behind Arngen as well).
W.......A........T........E........R.....
D...........O.........C............K....
..............Arngen.....................
..........F1
..F2...F3
F4
F5...........................................F6
.............................................F7
..........................................F8...
F9..........................................F10
*******Wes.Brog..Grov..Jik..Vit..**************
..............En Gent...
I hope that is an OK map...
Everyone except for Arngen and Gentaria have a suprise round.
Init
Grolvus 21
Jikull 17
Enraela 16
Brogark 12
Wesellu 11
Vitrene 10
then as above +
Arngen 19
Gentaria 15
You have no idea when they act as of yet...
KitanaVorr
First Post
Enraela didn't alter the look of her face, although her hand rested on the crook of Wesselu's elbow to keep him close to her, probably the safest place to be with the rock of a half-ogre behind her.
To alert the others that something perhaps might be wrong but not their enemies, she spoke aloud, giggling rather flirtateously...something that she would never have done normally. Then she spoke aloud. "Wessellu! Really, you have to wait for us to rest before suggesting anything that risque. Do you think the boats are sturdy enough for something like that?"
Her other hand rested on the the hilt of her short sword while her eyes glanced around as if to admire the scenery but really keeping her eyes open for anything unusual or out of place...
EDIT: Ugh ;p you beat me to it...okay discount the detect thoughts then...hmm let me think.
Then when the creatures starting appearing from the walls, the air hissed with her drawn short sword and yelled for her consort. "Arngen, beware the filthy creatures, troglodytes!" And then proceeded to slice the closest one to her...F9?
To alert the others that something perhaps might be wrong but not their enemies, she spoke aloud, giggling rather flirtateously...something that she would never have done normally. Then she spoke aloud. "Wessellu! Really, you have to wait for us to rest before suggesting anything that risque. Do you think the boats are sturdy enough for something like that?"
Her other hand rested on the the hilt of her short sword while her eyes glanced around as if to admire the scenery but really keeping her eyes open for anything unusual or out of place...
EDIT: Ugh ;p you beat me to it...okay discount the detect thoughts then...hmm let me think.
Then when the creatures starting appearing from the walls, the air hissed with her drawn short sword and yelled for her consort. "Arngen, beware the filthy creatures, troglodytes!" And then proceeded to slice the closest one to her...F9?
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