[Ptolus/AD&D] IC Thread #2 - Underground (part 1)

Cole · May 08, 2011, 12:36:34 PM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;456462Ylarum: "Put a loop in the end of the rope we were going to haul you back with and try to lasso the switch - that's my suggestion."

"I think if we just do that, the candles will attack whoever is holding the rope. But if we can figure out how to keep the level of the rope, we have a winner. Then the candles might even work in our favor, attacking whatever is behind the door, if it comes out after us."

Cole · May 08, 2011, 12:48:04 PM

What does the ceiling of the candle hallway look like?

For example, are there any exposed rafters?

Benoist · May 08, 2011, 01:07:33 PM

Quote from: Cole;456470What does the ceiling of the candle hallway look like?

For example, are there any exposed rafters?

The ceiling is about 10 feet away from the ground. It is flat, smooth, and square. It is made of huge blocks of sandstone which have been positioned to rest on the blocks that form the walls of the corridor themselves. You can see spaces between the blocks, but these are one or two milimeters wide, maximum. The craftsmanship that went into the construction of the place is quite impressive, even for a dwarf.

Sigmund · May 09, 2011, 11:08:07 AM

Tudd pets Bug in an attempt to calm the critter, "What's ya needin' Bug? Ya hungry?" The half-orc digs in his belt pouch and breaks off a chunk of trail bread that he places carefully on his shoulder within reach of the beetle. "There ya go Bug, your friend Tudd will watch out for ya."

Cole · May 09, 2011, 11:41:01 AM

Ulas looks in the main room for a relatively heavy looking piece or rubble, but enough so that he could roll it along the ground by himself, that is broken in such a way that it has a notch in it a rope might be able to slip under.

Like so, maybe:

Benoist · May 09, 2011, 02:34:22 PM

Quote from: Sigmund;456779Tudd pets Bug in an attempt to calm the critter, "What's ya needin' Bug? Ya hungry?" The half-orc digs in his belt pouch and breaks off a chunk of trail bread that he places carefully on his shoulder within reach of the beetle. "There ya go Bug, your friend Tudd will watch out for ya."

Bug actually ignores the trail of bread. This seems particularly strange for Tudd. As if Bug were too caught up with the going-ons by the iron door they just found. This is very odd.

Quote from: Cole;456788Ulas looks in the main room for a relatively heavy looking piece or rubble, but enough so that he could roll it along the ground by himself, that is broken in such a way that it has a notch in it a rope might be able to slip under.

Like so, maybe:

DM: A boulder might fit Ulas's requirements, but if so, its location would have to be determined. Roll 1d6. 1-2: Boulder is by the yellow lantern, amongst the rubbish lined up along the edge of the dais area; 2-4: Boulder is by the huge pile of rubble partially covered in moss to the north. 5: Boulder found elsewhere. 6: No boulder fitting these requirements was found at all (either they were too small, too brittle, too much of this or not enough of that).

Cole · May 09, 2011, 02:43:18 PM

Quote from: Benoist;456855Bug actually ignores the trail of bread. This seems particularly strange for Tudd. As if Bug were too caught up with the going-ons by the iron door they just found. This is very odd.

DM: A boulder might fit Ulas's requirements, but if so, its location would have to be determined. Roll 1d6. 1-2: Boulder is by the yellow lantern, amongst the rubbish lined up along the edge of the dais area; 2-4: Boulder is by the huge pile of rubble partially covered in moss to the north. 5: Boulder found elsewhere. 6: No boulder fitting these requirements was found at all (either they were too small, too brittle, too much of this or not enough of that).

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"Hm. There may be a likely stone to the north. Tudd, you're strong. Want to lend me a hand moving that rock over there?"

Benoist · May 10, 2011, 01:07:45 PM

"I could help as well, if you want me to." Erarht just spoke, and Ludolf notices the orc for the first time. He is taken aback, and means to unsheathe his sword...

"What the...?!"

Drohem · May 10, 2011, 01:09:53 PM

"I don't know, Ulas," Belak says thoughtfully, "it appears that this is a magical trap, and that the colors of those candles are somehow the key to it. Also, they might be tied somehow to the color of the lanterns, and possibly the trapped floor leading to the rubble pile on the north wall. I was never much for puzzles myself, but does anyone see a pattern here with the colors?"

Cole · May 10, 2011, 01:27:47 PM

Quote from: Drohem;457085"I don't know, Ulas," Belak says thoughtfully, "it appears that this is a magical trap, and that the colors of those candles are somehow the key to it. Also, they might be tied somehow to the color of the lanterns, and possibly the trapped floor leading to the rubble pile on the north wall. I was never much for puzzles myself, but does anyone see a pattern here with the colors?"

"Belak, I have little doubt you are right. I don't know what the pattern is, though, as much as I have thought about it. But maybe we can avoid this one even if we can't solve it."

Benoist · May 10, 2011, 02:22:04 PM

DM: [smiles to himself behind his DM screen]

Ludolf draws his sword and points it at the orc: "Would anyone care to explain what this ... this beast is doing here?"

Cole · May 10, 2011, 02:57:42 PM

Quote from: Benoist;457097DM: [smiles to himself behind his DM screen]

Ludolf draws his sword and points it at the orc: "Would anyone care to explain what this ... this beast is doing here?"

"That's Erarht. He was abandoned by the other orcs to serve as monster-bait. He's Runch's man, now."

Ulas nods over toward Runch.

thedungeondelver · May 10, 2011, 04:15:21 PM

Quote from: Benoist;457097DM: [smiles to himself behind his DM screen]

Ludolf draws his sword and points it at the orc: "Would anyone care to explain what this ... this beast is doing here?"

Ylarum, to Ludolf: "Yes, I want it disposed of, too. Too great a liability."

Benoist · May 10, 2011, 04:26:29 PM

Ludolf looks at Runch and, encouraged by Ylarum's words, spits with disgust: "What is the meaning of this? Are you missing your orcish daddy or something? How do I know I can trust you not to run with open arms to your buddies next time we meet some? I did not sign up for this nonsense!"

Drohem · May 10, 2011, 06:52:07 PM

Quote from: Benoist;457123Ludolf looks at Runch and, encouraged by Ylarum's words, spits with disgust: "What is the meaning of this? Are you missing your orcish daddy or something? How do I know I can trust you not to run with open arms to your buddies next time we meet some? I did not sign up for this nonsense!"

Belak looks over to the man, and says coolly, "then leave, and take you acidic tongue and personality with you."