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

Sigmund · January 04, 2012, 02:31:21 PM

Quote from: Benoist;500621That's a hit! Roll for damage.

Benoist · January 04, 2012, 02:39:28 PM

The head of Tudd's morningstar makes the zombie's head explode like a rotting pumpkin. The weapon doesn't stop its course at the undead's shoulders, however, but messily makes its way through its rib cage, sending unnaturally wet pulp flying all around. The thing collapses on the ground, dead, once and for all.

The combat is over, and you actually made it through. You can hear a very loud sigh of relief coming from Ylarum's bearers behind.

Sigmund · January 04, 2012, 02:50:11 PM

Tudd roars at the remains, snarling, teeth bared, then spins and runs back to Runch, stowing his shield over his back on the way.

thedungeondelver · January 04, 2012, 05:00:09 PM

Dragging his sword carelessly behind him, heedless of any embers or coals from the fire, Ylarum walks back out of the room, barely acknowledging Liir and Dallow and Snave except to say "Follow me back to the main chamber." and continues walking theretowards.

Benoist · January 04, 2012, 06:45:18 PM

As Tudd reaches his brother Runch lying there unconscious on the dais, Snave, Liir and Dallow follow their leader towards the area of the dais, soon followed by the others in the armory, including Othos, Nimten, and your Orc prisoner.

DM: I will have an updated map up on the thread tomorrow morning.

Benoist · January 05, 2012, 02:31:35 PM

Snave goes off to examine the bodies of the men at arms who fell in combat.

There is still a loud scratching sound coming from the iron door at the end of the western corridor lit with candles, but it doesn't look like whatever is on the other side is going to make it through any time soon.

DM: Here's the updated map, folks.

Sigmund · January 10, 2012, 11:45:52 AM

ooc: is the basket up or down?

Benoist · January 11, 2012, 06:29:22 PM

DM: The basket is up at the moment (went back up after Ludolf joined you here) but there is a rope hanging from the hole in the ceiling to call it if you need it.

With Runch unconscious, Tudd can notice that Erarht the Orc is more nervous than ever. He stays a few paces back, and asks: "So... what will happen to me now? Will you deliver me to those men with the pink faces like yourselves up there, in the land of the surface?"

Ludolf's face twitches as he listens. Ylarum's men do not care. The bearers would like to be back to the surface ASAP, that much is clear. Snave is more concerned about the spearmen who have been killed at the moment. The dwarves' faces don't show any expression, as if they'd like to go on, and on, but know that they wouldn't make it very far if they did...

Sigmund · January 11, 2012, 07:57:14 PM

Quote from: Benoist;503731DM: The basket is up at the moment (went back up after Ludolf joined you here) but there is a rope hanging from the hole in the ceiling to call it if you need it.

With Runch unconscious, Tudd can notice that Erarht the Orc is more nervous than ever. He stays a few paces back, and asks: "So... what will happen to me now? Will you deliver me to those men with the pink faces like yourselves up there, in the land of the surface?"

"Erarht! Come help me with ma brudder." Tudd says, then turns his face upwards and roars, "Lower tha baskit!"

Tudd then works with Erarht to try to staunch wounds until Tudd sees whether the basket gets lowered.

thedungeondelver · January 11, 2012, 09:52:25 PM

Ylarum, To his bearers: "Liir...Dallow...help me bring Tarm and J'son to the dais. I won't leave them down here for whatever necromantic mischief."

Benoist · January 12, 2012, 08:14:42 PM

Quote from: Sigmund;503788"Erarht! Come help me with ma brudder." Tudd says, then turns his face upwards and roars, "Lower tha baskit!"

Tudd then works with Erarht to try to staunch wounds until Tudd sees whether the basket gets lowered.

Erarht approaches to help. He helps by holding Runch's body while Tudd examines his brother's wounds. Everyone around the dais comes a little closer while a gritty sound erupts from the ceiling's opening. It sound as though the platform is being lowered down the shaft at this moment.

Quote from: thedungeondelver;503844Ylarum, To his bearers: "Liir...Dallow...help me bring Tarm and J'son to the dais. I won't leave them down here for whatever necromantic mischief."

Liir and Dallow comply without a word. Snave joins in the effort, and asks to Ylarum: "Shall we find someone to bury them in town, Sir? Sounds to me like these two deserve a decent burial at least. That's what they would have wanted."

Ylarum can see Snave turn his eyes away to look at J'son's face, a grave expression of respect on his staunch face.

thedungeondelver · January 17, 2012, 11:06:25 PM

Quote from: Benoist;504264Ylarum can see Snave turn his eyes away to look at J'son's face, a grave expression of respect on his staunch face.

"Yes. They deserve that much."

Sigmund · January 18, 2012, 08:22:50 AM

Tudd gently pours water on Runch's wounds, dabbing with a rag ripped from his cloak, then covering the worst wound with the rag and applying gentle pressure as he waits for the basket. He grabs his weapon with his free hand and watches the basket's progress.

Benoist · January 18, 2012, 02:04:23 PM

The basket reaches the ground now.

Piling up the wounded (Runch) and the dead (J'son and Tarm) and sending them up will take a trip back and forth at least. Who is going up with them to secure their ascension and ensure they are not slipping off the platform during their trip to the surface?

Sigmund · January 18, 2012, 02:08:20 PM

Tudd is going up with Runch, whether that means leaving the dead guys or what.