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

Benoist · May 10, 2011, 07:38:02 PM

Quote from: Drohem;457153Belak looks over to the man, and says coolly, "then leave, and take you acidic tongue and personality with you."

DM: Roll 1d100.

skofflox · May 11, 2011, 02:16:35 AM

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?"

Quote from: Cole;457107"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.

Quote from: thedungeondelver;457120Ylarum, to Ludolf: "Yes, I want it disposed of, too. Too great a liability."

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!"

Quote from: Drohem;457153Belak looks over to the man, and says coolly, "then leave, and take you acidic tongue and personality with you."

Nodding towards Belak as I step up between Ludolf and Erarht..." Well said Belak."
Motioning towards Erarht "Spoils o' war man. If any try to injure my captive we will have a serious problem." as I cast a sidelong glance at Ylarum.
Taking a step towards Ludolf..."As far as trusting me, well, ya can't with any cert'nty. If that's not to yur liken, be off with ya! I was hopping we could have some aid to further our aims. I'll forgive your comments this once as yer newcome t'this situation. I have fought along side these good folk, are you ready ta do so?, if not we'v little use for yer wagg'n tongue."

Drohem · May 11, 2011, 12:08:44 PM

Quote from: Benoist;457165DM: Roll 1d100.

OOC: Belak rolls 87.

thedungeondelver · May 11, 2011, 12:55:57 PM

Ylarum, to Runch: "Oh it definitely isn't my property. I wouldn't have it. I just think it's a liability to have with us. It has the layout of this place, knows where it's kin are, and may well betray us. If it has to be kept alive, why not bind and gag it and leave it tied up in one of these chambers until we return - again, if it has to be kept alive."

Sigmund · May 11, 2011, 01:02:58 PM

Tudd, sensing his brother's tension, gingerly grabs Bug and places him back on his shoulder as he rises and moves to stand next to his brother, morningstar in hand. "Erarht is my brudder's and is my new friend too. We know more 'bout him than you mean human. How da we know you not here to harm us? Maybe we tie you up and gag you instead. Alarm too, he talk to much. Don't know why the nice fellers listen to all the talkin'and shoutin' he does. What you think Bug?" Tudd cicks his head as if listening to the beetle.

Benoist · May 11, 2011, 02:10:06 PM

Quote from: Drohem;457294OOC: Belak rolls 87.

DM: Thank you. You basically just made a Loyalty roll not towards you, but towards Mundel of Kantz, whom Ludolf is sworn to obey. Belak's words prompted him to answer in kind, but it also reminded him of the reasons NOT to do so.

Quote from: skofflox;457232Nodding towards Belak as I step up between Ludolf and Erarht..." Well said Belak."
Motioning towards Erarht "Spoils o' war man. If any try to injure my captive we will have a serious problem." as I cast a sidelong glance at Ylarum.
Taking a step towards Ludolf..."As far as trusting me, well, ya can't with any cert'nty. If that's not to yur liken, be off with ya! I was hopping we could have some aid to further our aims. I'll forgive your comments this once as yer newcome t'this situation. I have fought along side these good folk, are you ready ta do so?, if not we'v little use for yer wagg'n tongue."

Quote from: Sigmund;457314Tudd, sensing his brother's tension, gingerly grabs Bug and places him back on his shoulder as he rises and moves to stand next to his brother, morningstar in hand. "Erarht is my brudder's and is my new friend too. We know more 'bout him than you mean human. How da we know you not here to harm us? Maybe we tie you up and gag you instead. Alarm too, he talk to much. Don't know why the nice fellers listen to all the talkin'and shoutin' he does. What you think Bug?" Tudd cicks his head as if listening to the beetle.

Ludolf looks at the lot of you and subtly shifts his position towards Ylarum after his own comments. He seems at the same time slightly afraid of Tudd, totally disgusted by Runch's response, and ashamed by Belak's first strike, which made him think about the oath he has sworn towards the Brotherhood of the Sword and Mundel of Kantz.

He answers slowly: "I... I agree with Ylarum. That ... thing is a liability, and it needs to die. But if it is your wish to keep it in our backs, by all means, I will let you do what you want. Mundel made me swear to help. But beware! If that ape so much as looks at me the wrong way, there'll be consequences."

Ludolf tries to look tough and determined, but it's quite obvious he hopes to have struck the right balance between his ego and the oath he's sworn to serve.

Cole · May 11, 2011, 02:39:14 PM

"Now that we seem to have that out of our system, I'm going to retrieve that rock. Anyone who wants to help me, I welcome it."

Ulas begins a clockwise trip around the outer rooms to the rubble pile, and once he gets there, begins rolling the rock back clockwise to where the party is, or, if he has help lifting it, carries it if that proves easier. All this barring interference of course.

Sigmund · May 11, 2011, 03:17:08 PM

Tudd grins at Ludolf, then says, "I'll help ya Ulas." Tudd then starts following Ulas as he says, "Hey brudder, Bug don't like that door we found looks like. Makin' him all excited for some reason... dunno why. Then again, maybe he wants ta go in there, dunno." Tudd shrugs as he walks, then checks Bug to make sure his shrug didn't hurt the critter.

skofflox · May 11, 2011, 03:32:12 PM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;457312Ylarum, to Runch: "Oh it definitely isn't my property. I wouldn't have it. I just think it's a liability to have with us. It has the layout of this place, knows where it's kin are, and may well betray us. If it has to be kept alive, why not bind and gag it and leave it tied up in one of these chambers until we return - again, if it has to be kept alive."

Placing a hand on Tudds shoulder (carefully avoiding bug) as I
nod towards Ylarum "Sounds like a sensable idea.".
I dig a clean bandage from my pouch and approach the bound and seated Erarht. Quietly to Erarht in Orcish "No muk'n 'bout. I'm gag'n ya fer now and will keep you bound. I will not hesitate ta run ya through if I get tha feel'n yer put'n us in danger!" before binding the gag I profer another swig from my waterskin.

sketching a slight bow towards Ludolf..."Let's get back ta work then."

Musing on the lessons of Charlathan regarding flexibility...

Peering into the new room to make sure it's clear Nimten will pick up a bit of rubble..."Mayhaps we should see if this trap is the same as the other?" as I heft the rock and arch my eyebrows questioningly...

Cole · May 11, 2011, 03:35:45 PM

Quote from: Sigmund;457343Tudd grins at Ludolf, then says, "I'll help ya Ulas." Tudd then starts following Ulas as he says, "Hey brudder, Bug don't like that door we found looks like. Makin' him all excited for some reason... dunno why. Then again, maybe he wants ta go in there, dunno." Tudd shrugs as he walks, then checks Bug to make sure his shrug didn't hurt the critter.

"I don't blame him. If nothing else, if we open the door, I don't want to be near it when it opens. There's something trying to get out. Hence the rock."

Drohem · May 12, 2011, 02:12:51 AM

Belak nods to Ludolf, and says, "fair enough."

After Runch gags Erarht and speaks, the dwarf just shrugs his shoulders and goes to help Ulas and Tudd with the stone.

Benoist · May 12, 2011, 12:03:17 PM

Ulas, Tudd and Belak manage to roll the boulder from the pile of rubble to the entrance of secret passage they are currently investigating (all the way through the NW storage room, the apothecary and the dais area).

All notice that the smoke coming from the NE storage room the group set on fire earlier has started to clear up. Just as the trio is catching its collective breath, everyone hears some sort of crash in the distance. Like some wall collapsed well beyond this area, into some unknown part of the complex.

Then, still in the distance, well beyond this area, you hear a roar. Not a lion, not a bear, but a long, deep, unnatural roar that seems to go on for a few seconds... and dies as it echoes through the walls around you.

thedungeondelver · May 12, 2011, 12:42:06 PM

Quote from: Benoist;457546Ulas, Tudd and Belak manage to roll the boulder from the pile of rubble to the entrance of secret passage they are currently investigating (all the way through the NW storage room, the apothecary and the dais area).

(DM: Can we see a map now indicating where the secret passage is? I'm a little confused.)

Benoist · May 12, 2011, 01:10:29 PM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;457555(DM: Can we see a map now indicating where the secret passage is? I'm a little confused.)

DM: Sure, no problem. I was talking about the secret passage with all the candles lit that leads to the iron door, east of the dais, that you just opened.

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thedungeondelver · May 12, 2011, 01:20:50 PM

(DM: AH! Okay, I thought a different secret door had been opened.)