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Post by sageaqua on Jun 19, 2013 21:07:33 GMT -5
Ka'lion put's the book into his pack with enough out to provide light for the group and puts on the scarab and carries the hammer and stone axe in each hand. "Where are we going next captain?" asked Ka'lion looking at Vadania. "We should find a place to heal up if we can."
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 1:24:18 GMT -5
Vadania retrieves her bow and steel sword that she had dropped during the fight. "We came down here to explore, we may as well continue doing so. Aelos, do you have any healing spells left? Ka'lion looks like he could use more healing again."
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Post by at on Jun 20, 2013 6:12:19 GMT -5
Aelos nods and casts a light healing spell on Ka'lion.
Looking around Ka'lion tries to determine the imps direction before it vanished for good - all of the doors were closed either it followed them down here or came in through the broken walls - and only one cracked path was wide enough for the creatures they fought to have also squeezed through.
Examining the break in the wall Ka'lion finds the same ash-like residue that the creatures had been reduced to upon death, a tight but navigable passageway of equal parts rock and broken masonry.
The group would have to enter single file or choose an alternate path.
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 20, 2013 10:25:33 GMT -5
Ka'lion turns into his wolf form to sniff out the imps path, using the imps sent from it's attack on Aelos he'll lead the party into the crack. But he stays close and moves very slowly incase of traps, and pits, and weak places in the remains. When he finds anything to warn the party of he'll return to his human farm. When he returns to human form do to the books light everyone can see clearly again. The drawback of course is what ever is at the end of the passage is going to see the party coming. But it can't be helped. Aelos and Ka'lion are human and elves can't see in the dark without some light any better then humans can.
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 20, 2013 10:26:55 GMT -5
Ka'lion retreaves his weapons as well, then turns into his wolf form to sniff out the imps path, using the imps sent from it's attack on Aelos he'll lead the party into the crack. But he stays close and moves very slowly incase of traps, and pits, and weak places in the remains. When he finds anything to warn the party of he'll return to his human farm. When he returns to human form do to the books light everyone can see clearly again. The drawback of course is what ever is at the end of the passage is going to see the party coming. But it can't be helped. Aelos and Ka'lion are human and elves can't see in the dark without some light any better then humans can. |
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 11:17:34 GMT -5
"Wait a moment Ka'lion," says Vadania as Ka'lion is about to enter the crack. "If we go that way the imp will see us coming and be able to attack us while we don't have room to fight back."
Vadania will check the other exits from the room to see what the alternatives are.
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 11:27:56 GMT -5
"I hate armor. It's cowardly! And it screws up my abilities to run and after rage I can barely stand up in it! So I wont wear armor. I'm also in training as a monk and monks do not wear armor! Every time I wear armor I can't run! And the ability to run is what keeps me alive! As far as the gear - I like the stone ax and I like the hammer and I like the sword. I can use any of them! And just to be very clear a barbarian cannot wear plate armor without it slowing them down to crippling levels - such as Aelos enjoys so much! Hide and leathers or bone or wood or chain mail does not screw a barbarian over as much. And among barbarians you wont be bullied to get armor you are not wearing! Of course any of us can use any of these tools and would if we had to. As a barbarian my training did not include breast plate. My teacher could not afford such ridiculous things! Aelos training did. So he gets the breast plate if he wants it. When I put on plate - I can barely stand up with the rest of my gear! And I'd rather have enough rope then armor - any day of the week! Especially related to issues of climbing! Of course Vadania you could wear the armor. I'll wear your leathers and we'd all look ridiculous. But if you like armor so much - go right ahead and wear it. I like the stone ax! ( by the way what type of ax head is it? battle ax, throwing ax?) I also like the scarab. It suits me as a druid and as a barbarian. I think the ax and hammer are intended for me. The armor and sun symbol is for Aelos and the wood sword and scarab works best for Vadania. Or Ales can take the armor, hammer and I'll take the sun symbol and the ax and Vadania can take the scarab and wood sword. Vadania shakes her head as she replies, "You are the only person I know who thinks it's cowardly to wear armor, but not to run away." " I can't wear the armor, I'd loose my druid abilities. So I suppose you can't wear it either without loosing your shapeshifiting. So only Aelos can wear the armor. It's lighter than what he's wearing now, so it's up to him if he wants to try it." " As for the War Hammer, neither Aelos or I are proficient with it. It lights up when close to the scarab, so I think those two should stay together. You should probably get both." " Aelos is the only one who can make use of a holy symbol, so that's his." " I'm interested in a sword made of wood. I can use metal swords, but a wooden sword intrigues me. I'm also interested in that primal axe, but I'm not proficient in axes, so you get that as well. I'd like to borrow it while we're resting though, to see if I can tap into that primal power." |
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Post by at on Jun 20, 2013 14:48:47 GMT -5
One doorway is visibly jammed in place where damage to the surrounding masonry has warped the frame of the door
The other two open into seperate rooms - one is a form of shrine or prayer room with no apparent exits while the other, opposite the brass doors, leads into a huge partially collapsed hall - what light the group has is insufficient to illuminate the far walls and even the arched ceiling is shrouded in shadow high above.
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 20, 2013 15:12:15 GMT -5
"If a dragon is hunting you. I think running away is a very good idea. If a barbarian is hunting you and you are foolish enough to wear armor he's going to catch you. As long as the opponent is faster then you are they can either get away or catch you. That's all I'm saying. Back with the skeletons Aelos got stuck in the chimney because of his armor. Armor is a weakness. I would feel better if Aelos wore the lighter armor. In case we need to run. So far he has slowed us down and back in the village when I was in heavy armor the enemy got away that had murdered all those people because I was to slow! As far as the Axe I'd be happy to train both of you for a level or two as barbarians. I can teach you a lot." says Ka'lion.
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 16:20:35 GMT -5
"If a dragon is hunting you. I think running away is a very good idea. If a barbarian is hunting you and you are foolish enough to wear armor he's going to catch you. As long as the opponent is faster then you are they can either get away or catch you. That's all I'm saying. Back with the skeletons Aelos got stuck in the chimney because of his armor. Armor is a weakness. I would feel better if Aelos wore the lighter armor. In case we need to run. So far he has slowed us down and back in the village when I was in heavy armor the enemy got away that had murdered all those people because I was to slow! As far as the Axe I'd be happy to train both of you for a level or two as barbarians. I can teach you a lot." says Ka'lion. Vadania answers, " I didn't say running is a bad idea, only that most would consider it cowardly to run from a fight. I would say that it's wise to avoid any fight you can't win, as well as fights you can win if you don't need to fight. As for armor being a weakness, if it wasn't for our armor, I don't think either Aelos or I would still be alive. And if a barbarian is chasing me, he's going to catch me regardless if I'm wearing armor or not. And I'll pass on barbarian training." Vadania thinks to herself quietly that if he is an example of what barbarians are like, she'd rather not having training in acting crazy. |
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 16:26:05 GMT -5
One doorway is visibly jammed in place where damage to the surrounding masonry has warped the frame of the door The other two open into seperate rooms - one is a form of shrine or prayer room with no apparent exits while the other, opposite the brass doors, leads into a huge partially collapsed hall - what light the group has is insufficient to illuminate the far walls and even the arched ceiling is shrouded in shadow high above. Looking at the room with intact doors and no exits, Vadania comments, " This looks like a good place to camp when we need to rest." Looking into the distance of the partially collapsed hallway, Vadania comments, " This looks wide enough to support each other if something surprises us." After checking out both, she says, " OK, we can go down the hallway, visit where the imp came from, or try breaking down the stuck door." If we pick our marching order carefully we might be able to handle the imp in the narrow tunnel. Does anyone have a preference?" |
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 20, 2013 17:49:54 GMT -5
"In wolf form I can out run the imp I think. But I wont know for sure unless I try. I think Aelos should go first. He is the slowest of our group and we don't want him to fall behind. I'll bring up the rear." said Ka'lion
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Post by harknail on Jun 20, 2013 17:55:01 GMT -5
"Sounds like you want to go after the Imp," commented Vadania. "That's fine, but Aelos shouldn't be first. Either you or I should be first with Aelos right behind to provide healing as needed. Then would be Ylva, then finally whichever of us isn't' in front. So do you want to lead the way or bring up the rear after Ylva?"
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 20, 2013 19:42:56 GMT -5
"You can go first if you have training in tracking or spotting traps. I'll go first if you don't." Say's Ka'lion, "But you seem very confident that armor is why your alive. I'm confident your alive because I leave no one behind."
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Post by at on Jun 21, 2013 5:07:40 GMT -5
Eager to pursue the imp, but no so eager to lead the charge, Ka'lion stands aside as Vadania climbs through the cracked wall - not enough space to wield a bow effectively but in the narrow passageway it would be difficult for any enemy to push by her shield.
After a few feet there is a short drop onto a flat surface and the walls take on a more worked appearance, a narrow partially buried corridor. The group advance cautiously until Vadania spots something to give her pause - a shadow, humanoid but seemingly cast by nothing.
The odd chill in the air is familiar, she had felt it before when she and the guards had been stalked by the living shadow near the fell. She can feel the thing staring at her before it steps into the wall somehow, vanishing from sight.
A thin film of frost washes down the corridor past the party and Ka'lion feels fresh eyes on his back.
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 21, 2013 9:18:15 GMT -5
Ka'lion will use the two weapons as a improvised shield and in the books light look behind them. Who are carrying torches at this time?
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Post by at on Jun 21, 2013 10:10:08 GMT -5
Who are carrying torches at this time? |
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Post by harknail on Jun 22, 2013 1:30:01 GMT -5
How tight is this corridor? Can we move enough to have multiple attackers on the shadow if we can find it again?
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Post by sageaqua on Jun 22, 2013 3:42:58 GMT -5
Shadows fly, we don't have anyway to fight it but remainning in the light.
knowledge check.
+6 nature or arcane, +5 religein. What does Ka'lion know about shadows?
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Post by at on Jun 22, 2013 5:17:47 GMT -5
Ka'lion has heard many tales of shadowy monsters but has no solid information on their true power. Vadania on the other hand has first had experience - these things can be harmed, or at least drvien off with physical weapons but the last one she encountered preferred to toy with its foes, slipping away and striking from surprise and using its power to freeze the surroundings and lay traps. The corridor is only wide enough for one individual to fight, though Ylva or Ka'lion in wolf form could squeeze around the legs of the others to get past. The shadow waited until all were inside before blocking the escape and now waits just beyond easy reach emitting a distant, hollow, echoing laughter. I'm getting a site error that needs to be corrected |
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