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

thedungeondelver · February 08, 2011, 12:46:45 AM

Ylarum says: "Come to think on it, I would reckon that we all could use a step back and a bit of rest after this tussle. Further, I say we hire a couple of sappers or engineers to clear yon passage. A couple of picks and shovels at the very least. And maybe the goodlady would have some insight into this," - he gestures in the direction of the slimy horror just defeated - "thing we brought down."

Sigmund · February 08, 2011, 08:15:45 AM

Tudd begins beating on the southernmost unopened chest with his morningstar, "Hold on Bug! I'm gonna pick tha lock...."

winkingbishop · February 08, 2011, 09:54:28 AM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;438470Ylarum says: "Come to think on it, I would reckon that we all could use a step back and a bit of rest after this tussle. Further, I say we hire a couple of sappers or engineers to clear yon passage. A couple of picks and shovels at the very least. And maybe the goodlady would have some insight into this," - he gestures in the direction of the slimy horror just defeated - "thing we brought down."

Othos considers this a moment. "If we were all above, even for a night, I could also keep a watch for anything suspicious in their health. I am more comfortable with that."

Benoist · February 08, 2011, 01:12:46 PM

Quote from: skofflox;437699Nimten goes around the room looking at the other trappings,stopping to look through the purple hued window before returning to investigate the balls..."Hmmm." he wraps his hand in some scrap clothe and gently pokes one of the balls with his finger. If nothing happens he will pick it up and toss one through the candle trap room! (making sure it is empty of friends first!)

Nimten looks through the purple window and looks straight to the other side of the trap, at the orange crystal, which appears red because of the way both hues blend together.

He then pokes one of the little balls with his finger. It is blue. Nimten changes its shape as he presses against it. It reacts just like a light dough would. He picks it up, and tosses it through the candle trap corridor. It is hit by a blue ray, a green wisp, and finally a large blob of melted stuff that sets it on fire. It lands in the corridor beyond, in front of the opened secret door, and burns brightly on the ground with a long, intense blue flame.

Quote from: Sigmund;438509Tudd begins beating on the southernmost unopened chest with his morningstar, "Hold on Bug! I'm gonna pick tha lock...."

The southermost chest is the one that's already been opened. Tudd goes to the next unopened one (east, next southermost) beats the crap out of the chest. It opens at the first blow. He has a look inside (from a safe distance, I assume), and finds there are a few items stored there: a stack of blank parchment, some ink in a little vial, and a quill; two scrolls with some stuff written on it (looks like prayers of some kind); a light blue liquid in a larger, glass vial; and finally a little ball of the colored dough I described for Nimten earlier - this one red.

DM: Updated map pending.

Benoist · February 08, 2011, 01:24:22 PM

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Let me know if I forgot something.

Sigmund · February 08, 2011, 01:31:32 PM

Quote from: Benoist;438593The southermost chest is the one that's already been opened. Tudd goes to the next unopened one (east, next southermost) beats the crap out of the chest. It opens at the first blow. He has a look inside (from a safe distance, I assume), and finds there are a few items stored there: a stack of blank parchment, some ink in a little vial, and a quill; two scrolls with some stuff written on it (looks like prayers of some kind); a light blue liquid in a larger, glass vial; and finally a little ball of the colored dough I described for Nimten earlier - this one red.

Tudd grins in delight and starts rooting around in the chest, looking over the vial before sticking it in his pouch and examining the scrolls with intense concentration and near complete lack of comprehension before picking up the little ball and squishing it and molding it into shapes. After finding this a rewarding endeavor, he sits down on the floor, careful to avoid any goo, and begins making a little red mouse with a big smile.

"Look Bug... a little mouse... heh, heh...."

Cole · February 08, 2011, 05:15:41 PM

Ulas examines the lock and face of the nearest chest for suspicious lines or gaps that might indicate a moving trap.

Benoist · February 08, 2011, 05:20:34 PM

Quote from: Cole;438662Ulas examines the lock and face of the nearest chest for suspicious lines or gaps that might indicate a moving trap.

It appears there is a needle trap comparable to the first chest you opened earlier, but the chest is not actually locked, and can be opened without triggering it.

Cole · February 08, 2011, 05:25:29 PM

Quote from: Benoist;438664It appears there is a needle trap comparable to the first chest you opened earlier, but the chest is not actually locked, and can be opened without triggering it.

Ulas moves around to the side of the chest, draws his sword, holds his breath, and tips back the lit with the end of the sword.

Benoist · February 08, 2011, 07:33:29 PM

Quote from: Cole;438666Ulas moves around to the side of the chest, draws his sword, holds his breath, and tips back the lit with the end of the sword.

Ulas proceeds. The chest opens.

Within the chest is a small leather pouch, a large silver chalice and platter, both heavily decorated, with Lothianite designs and gemstones, a white ritual robe for Lothianite offices, a heavily decorated crimson scarf that matches the robe's designs, two scrolls, and a small clay jar with a dried root for a lid.

Cole · February 08, 2011, 07:37:38 PM

Quote from: Benoist;438711Ulas proceeds. The chest opens.

Within the chest is a small leather pouch, a large silver chalice and platter, both heavily decorated, with Lothianite designs and gemstones, a white ritual robe for Lothianite offices, a heavily decorated crimson scarf that matches the robe's designs, two scrolls, and a small clay jar with a dried root for a lid.

"Othos, Nimten, Runch - scrolls over here."

skofflox · February 09, 2011, 12:17:47 AM

Quote from: Cole;438713"Othos, Nimten, Runch - scrolls over here."

After depositing Rissthils unconcious form on the platform...."Whasthatnow? Some scrolls eh!?" as I walk over to Ulas after glancing at Tudd and sahaking my head as he sculpts...then my eyes narrow,noting the open chest nearby with some concern!

Nimten picks up a ball and throws it at the purple window...after getting as far away and near the door as possible! He will throw then squat quickly...

Sigmund · February 09, 2011, 08:15:08 AM

"Mmm hmmm... yep, got scrolls in my box too. They must be about boring stuff though cuz I don't understand 'em. Look brudder, a mouse!" Tudd says with a grin, "Maybe I make a kitty next."

skofflox · February 09, 2011, 03:01:53 PM

Quote from: Sigmund;438958"Mmm hmmm... yep, got scrolls in my box too. They must be about boring stuff though cuz I don't understand 'em. Look brudder, a mouse!" Tudd says with a grin, "Maybe I make a kitty next."

"Ahh, well I'll be taken a look then!" as I go to Tudd and collect the scrolls and other items from the chest. "Now I'm not takenem permanent so don't give me that look!" noting the sculpture..."Nice bit o play there boyo." as I rest my hand on his shoulder and admire the mouse for a moment.
I will take the scrolls etc. over to Ulas and investigate. "Othos, might wanta take a gander at these!"

Benoist · February 10, 2011, 01:00:33 PM

Quote from: skofflox;438887Nimten picks up a ball and throws it at the purple window...after getting as far away and near the door as possible! He will throw then squat quickly...

[please tell me which color you pick. You've got blue, red and yellow balls in the baskets]

Quote from: Sigmund;438958"Mmm hmmm... yep, got scrolls in my box too. They must be about boring stuff though cuz I don't understand 'em. Look brudder, a mouse!" Tudd says with a grin, "Maybe I make a kitty next."

Tudd notices a smell coming from the dough as he plays with it. It is very strong. Some sort of oil, something that has been mixed with whatever materials and pigments were used to create the dough itself.

Quote from: skofflox;439078"Ahh, well I'll be taken a look then!" as I go to Tudd and collect the scrolls and other items from the chest. "Now I'm not takenem permanent so don't give me that look!" noting the sculpture..."Nice bit o play there boyo." as I rest my hand on his shoulder and admire the mouse for a moment.
I will take the scrolls etc. over to Ulas and investigate. "Othos, might wanta take a gander at these!"

The two scrolls recovered from Tudd's chest appear to be complete gibberish to Runch (not prayers, as Tudd first though when looking at the pretty writing). The two scrolls recovered from Ulas' chest, however, seem to be prayers to Lothian. One seems to be some sort of poem, or lyrics for a chant, begging the Lord for His favor, while asking for enemies of the Faith to fail in their endeavors.* The other is a prayer asking for the Lord to bless whatever meal the Faithful are about to consume**.

Let me know if Runch, or anybody else, wishes to examine the other chests' contents.

* i.e. a Chant (Cleric 2) spell.
** i.e. a Purify Food and Drink (Cleric 1) spell.