Chapter 14


	The Keep \| home Chapter 10 \| Chapter 11 \| Chapter 12 \| Chapter 13 \| Chapter 14 \| Chapter 15 \| Chapter 16 \| Chapter 17 Bandits of Silverfield DM: Lady Hawk Started: 2/15/00 End: NA Chapter 14 What's Next? Posts from 6/20/01 to 8/7/01 Lucas posted Message 1969 Dated : June 20, 2001 at 22:29:22 Subject: Ouch. Bastards. Ok, that's it. These guys are toast. I nail that damned Ogre with all my might, swinging furiously. A look of pure evil washes over my face. ROTW *************** End Of Article ************* Lucas posted Message 1970 Dated : June 21, 2001 at 05:47:46 Subject: OOC "Lucas lays into the Ogre again dishing out some serious damage. He smiles with dark glee." Not to be a pissy little whiner, but when I said Lucas never smiles, I mean he NEVER smiles. :] ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 1971 Dated : June 21, 2001 at 07:33:40 Subject: Re: Round 6 Talorc, seeing that Vexenroth has destroyed some of the false mages, moves quickly to his prey. He attempts to grapple the mage in a bear-hug. :) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1972 Dated : June 21, 2001 at 10:24:08 Subject: OOC: Please check your email, thanks ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1973 Dated : June 21, 2001 at 10:26:13 Subject: Evil Frown OOC: How about an evil froun? :p ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 1974 Dated : June 21, 2001 at 13:43:13 Subject: Re: Round 6: Lucas and Lylas Swings his sword at the zombie giant hoping to kill it before it can attack him again. (rotw) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1975 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 11:26:35 Subject: Round 7: Everybody Lylas & Lucas The Mages casts a spell., but nothing happens….that you can tell. Lylas swings at the zombie giant and misses. Lucas atacks the Ogre with all his might. A look of pure evil washes over his face(and not a smile) and he misses with his first attack and hits a nice solid hit. The Ogre looked really upset and hurting bad. He steps back commanding the undead to come between Lucas and him. The giants move between the Lucas and the Ogre and Mage and advance on you. (OOC: The damage for the attacks on you are below) ************************************************************************************ Macus Hits the zombie and it falls with a shutter thud! Vexenroth casts another magical missile, sending equal bolts to the FOUR different images of the mage. The Mirror Images shater leaving only the true mage. He is not pleased, but still standing...barely. Both Letta and Sarothai hit the zombie killing it. They happily go down the stairs to rejoin the rest of the party. The ogres attack. They hit: Miss Dyne, Hit Vexenroth [-6hp], Hit Letta [-3hp] Talorc sees that there is only Mage now, attempts to grapple the Mage in a bear-hug. His manages to grab him.(What's our damage dice?) The Zombies roar and move for the kill. They hit: Hits Dyne twice [-6+-8= -14hp], Misses Akeesha with really bad form, Hits Lylas once [-6 hp], Hits Lucas twice out of 8 attacks [-8+-7=-15hp], Hits Talorc twice for [-6=-4=-10hp] There is a rumbling and the ground begins to shake! The middle of the floor in the large room gives way revealing soft dirt. Then in an explosion of dirt and three Ankheg appear. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 1976 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 11:53:12 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody OOC: Sorry, I forgot! ROTW ************* End Of Article *************** * Lylas posted Message 1977 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 12:28:47 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody Lylas winces in pain from the giant zombie's attack and then swings at it again in an effort to return the favor. (rotw) *************** End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 1978 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 14:05:00 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody I lower my blade, and make a small gesture with my hand. Then I wave my hand past me in a gesture at all the zombies around me. [controlling] "Stop". I then point at our new friends. "How many of you want to go kill those things?" ROTW. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 1979 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 17:12:49 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody I will fire another magical missile at the mage CONCENTRATING on speed and power.!!!! ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 1980 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 23:56:01 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody Saothai charges right into the nearest ogre, leaving two bloody slashes on it :) ROTW ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 1981 Dated : June 22, 2001 at 23:57:48 Subject: Re: Round 7 Akeesha, seeing that her arrows didn't make it to the mage will switch targets to the leader ogre, sending two stinging bits of forgetfulness into it. ROTW ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 1982 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 11:31:46 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody Talorc concentrates for a moment. His musculature grows...rippling across his small frame...he hugs the mage closer to himself, preparing to crush his victim again, harder than last time. ROTW :blush: ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 1983 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 15:34:48 Subject: Re: Round 7: Everybody Marcus swings his axe at one of the ogre's closest to him. "DIE!!" ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1984 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 19:34:56 Subject: OOC: You used your only two forget arrows up against the mage, sorry :( ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 1985 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 20:07:15 Subject: Re: OOC: OoC: make that sleep arrows then ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1986 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 20:31:54 Subject: Round 7 [part 2] The Mage suffering from serious wounds, struggles in Talorc's firey grasp. He looks like his about to pass out, when there is a blue glow around him and he vanishes. Talorc looks confused as his arms now hug only himself. The Ogre snarls as he sees the Mage vanish. "Coward!" He yells in orgre to the empty air. "Fall back!" He backs up to the corner. Not looking, he slaps at the wall trying to find something and keep the party at bay. Akeesha sees her chance and fires off her arrows again at the Ogre Leader as he is trying to make an escape. She pegs him with both. I wish I did that eariler she thinks to herself. Marcus swings his axe at the ogre's closest to him falling it. Letta plunges her own sword into an ogre falling that one as well. She does not look all to pleased with having to kill. Remaining ogre fighter turns and runs for his leader. The three insectoids attack. Two go for Lucas and one for Talorc. The two after Lucas miss, but come close. The one after Talorc also misses…and is no where close to him. Dyne moves on the zombie smacking it around a little, but it is still standing. Lucas eyes flicker with a dark fire and the Undead Giants stop attacking and they turn to face Lucas waiting for his command. Sarothai, Vexenroth, Talorc and Lycas can change their moves for Round 7, do to their opponents are not there or are now on their side before their turn came up. All that is left in the room is one(1) zombie, one(1)ogre fighter, one (1) Ogre leader and three (3) Ankhegs. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1987 Dated : June 24, 2001 at 20:33:50 Subject: The Ogre Leader Akeesha's arrows sends the Ogre Leader into dream land :) ************* End Of Article **************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 1988 Dated : June 25, 2001 at 13:18:21 Subject: Re: Round 7 Redux Talorc stares in disbelief at his empty arms. "Well, that's never happened before!", he mutters to himself as he scans the area for his quarry... OOC: My action is looking for the mage. Ie, he blinked...if he teleported/planeshifted, ect.. I'm scrwed. :D ************** End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 1989 Dated : June 25, 2001 at 14:03:59 Subject: Re: Round 7 [part 2] Seeing how the zombie giants work for lucas now, Lylas will dash to the other side of the room instead of attacking the giant zombie. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1990 Dated : June 26, 2001 at 11:27:18 Subject: OOC: Sarothai & Vexenroth OOC: Pist, you guys can repost, if you want. I will post the end of this round to night and want to inclued you. ~Thanks~ ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 1991 Dated : June 26, 2001 at 12:01:55 Subject: Re: OOC: Sarothai & Vexenroth Sarothai charges right into the nearest Zombie, leaving one nasty slash on it, after distracting it by waving his sword in its face. :) OoC: Going on the rolls I sent you before (horrible, horrible whiff on the first) :( ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 1992 Dated : June 26, 2001 at 17:14:15 Subject: Always warn 'em first!! [n/t] :D ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 1993 Dated : June 26, 2001 at 18:26:00 Subject: Re: Always warn 'em first!! [n/t] ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 1994 Dated : June 27, 2001 at 22:47:26 Subject: Re: Round 7 [part 2] Arg he vanished before my spell went off!! I will just draw my weapon then and attack the zombie giant in front of me instead I suppose then back off defensively. If you won't allow that then I guess I'll just heal whoever is hurt. Minor heal. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 1995 Dated : June 27, 2001 at 22:47:42 Subject: Re: Round 7 [part 2] Arg he vanished before my spell went off!! I will just draw my weapon then and attack the zombie giant in front of me instead I suppose then back off defensively. If you won't allow that then I guess I'll just heal whoever is hurt. Minor heal. For this round I'll just attack with my weapon. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 1996 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 09:27:20 Subject: Round 8 The Mage suffering from serious wounds, struggles in Talorc's firey grasp. He looks like his about to pass out, when there is a blue glow around him and he vanishes. Talorc looks confused as his arms now hug only himself. The Ogre snarls as he sees the Mage vanish. "Coward!" He yells in orgre to the empty air. "Fall back!" He backs up to the corner. Not looking, he slaps at the wall trying to find something and keep the party at bay. Akeesha sees her chance and fires off her arrows again at the Ogre Leader as he is trying to make an escape. She pegs him with both. I wish I did that eariler she thinks to herself. Her arrows puts the Ogre to sleep. Marcus swings his axe at the ogre's closest to him falling it. Letta plunges her own sword into an ogre falling that one as well. She does not look all to pleased with having to kill. Remaining ogre fighter turns and runs for his leader. The three insectoids attack. Two go for Lucas and one for Talorc. The two after Lucas miss, but come close. The one after Talorc also misses…and is no where close to him. Dyne moves on the zombie smacking it around a little, but it is still standing. Lucas eyes flicker with a dark fire and the Undead Giants stop attacking and they turn to face Lucas waiting for his command. **********************(The New Part Below)********************** Talorc stares in disbelief at his empty arms. "Well, that's never happened before!", he mutters to himself as he scans the area for his quarry... He sees that most of the fight is over. There are a bounch of zombie giants standing around, losts of dead or dieing ogres, one living ogre lacky, three ankhegs and the Ogre Leader sound asleep. Sarothai charges right into the nearest Zombie, leaving one nasty slash on it, after distracting it by waving his sword in its face. Lylas runs and attacks the uncontrolled zombie. He hits it, but it is still standing. Vexenroth attacks the zombie near him and drops it. ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 1997 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 12:10:56 Subject: Go get 'em guys! "Go kill those...things", I gesture towards the ankhegs, hoping that the zombie giants are all paying attention. Then, once they get between me and anyone hostile, I make my way to the remaining Ogre lacky. ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 1998 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 16:53:26 Subject: Re: Go get 'em guys! Akeesha will let 2 War arrows fly at the remaining (awake) ogre. ROTW ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 1999 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 20:59:26 Subject: Re: Round 8 The opponents in this little room defeated, Sarothai runs into the next chamber. Seeing the grim warrior directing the zombies, Sarothai decides to take out their leader, taking an accurate, if ineffective, slash at the tall human. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2000 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 22:35:05 Subject: Re: Round 8 Seeing that his quarry has eluded him for now, Talorc seeks to formulate a new plan. He sees the grim commander of the undead, He's E-e-V-v-I-i-L-l ! Talorc thinks, I need ta find a great ROCK ta drop on `im!! Searching but a moment and finding no rock, Talorc opts for the more immediate threat of the `bug' near him…and grapples that instead! ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2001 Dated : June 28, 2001 at 22:37:01 Subject: Re: Round 8 Seeing the other elf charge down the corridor towards Lucas with his sword drawn Lylas thinks to himself that he would hate to see a fellow elf gutted like a fish. So Lylas will chase after Sarothai yelling various curses in elven and common fit to make a sailor blush, to get him to stop and back away from Lucas. (rotw) ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2002 Dated : June 29, 2001 at 14:49:54 Subject: Re: Round 8 Running in with the others I will attack whatever is closest to me that others are attacking so I have a little "cover fire" if you will. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2003 Dated : June 30, 2001 at 05:37:43 Subject: Re: Round 8 Marcus runs forward and swings at the giant bug's "I hate these things." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2004 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 10:43:26 Subject: Round 9 Akeesha lets two(2) arrows fly at the remaining ogre and hits with style. Marcus attacks one of the giant bug and misses. Talorc attacks one of the bugs, hugging it tightly with his firy arms. Vexenroth attacks whatever is closest to him that others are also attacking which is one of the bugs. He just manages to hit the giant bug. Dyne attacks a bug. Letta stops at the doorway to the large room looking about trying to make heads or tails of the maylay in front of her... The bug being hugged by Talorc (OOC: You didn't send me damage,but don't worry baout it) attacks him and bits him [-17 hp] The undead follow Lucas' command and attack the bugs. Killing them all. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2005 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 10:46:32 Subject: Round 8: Sarothai runs into the next chamber and attacks tall grim warrior directing the zombies. Lucas is impressed that Sarothai hit him, but not by the damage [-4hp] Lylas chases after Sarothai yelling various curses in elven and common to get him to stop and back away from Lucas. Lucas commands the undead to attack the big bugs while he attacks the Ogre lackey killing it. Two of the bugs attack Lylas and Lucas and miss horribly. One even bits itself. The zombies do Lucas' bidding and attack the bugs. Falling them. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2006 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 10:48:38 Subject: Round 9 for Lucas, Lylas and Sarothai [nt] OOC: So I forgot the round number :blush: ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2007 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 11:41:11 Subject: Re: Round 8: Lucas turns from the fallen Ogre, looking from Sarothai to his wound and back again. "My turn." [ROTW] ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2008 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 13:33:26 Subject: Re: Round 9 OOC: Are all the X's zombie giants? I'm a little confused... I'll back up behind the others and attack when opportunity knocks without danger to myself. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2009 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 13:34:10 Subject: Re: Round 9 Ill back up and attack when the opportunity knocks with the least danger to myself ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2010 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 14:37:15 Subject: OOC:Map Legend That's how I read the Map Legend... :) ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2011 Dated : July 02, 2001 at 21:04:20 Subject: Re: Round 9 OOC: The only one they MAY be a little less than friendly to is Sarothai...which I'm working on right now. :] ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2012 Dated : July 03, 2001 at 00:50:17 Subject: Re: Round 9 for Lucas, Lylas and Sarothai [nt] Lylas will wait to see whether Sarothai and Lucas continue to fight. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2013 Dated : July 03, 2001 at 13:22:36 Subject: Oh Sh!t Sarothai, being a bit thrown off by the human's blasé reaction to the wound, switches to the defensive, hoping to get some help from his compatriates before the situation gets too bad. OoC: I'm assuming that you allow parrying (pg 133 black-cover PHB), which would allow me a -5 AC bonus, that is what I intend to do. If you don't then I guess I'll have to trade blows with Lucas ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2014 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 11:07:53 Subject: Friends or Foe OOC: I just want to it clear what everyone was doing. There are NO NPC enemies left live, except for the one sleeping Ogre Leader. Vexinroth is backing up and is looking to attack when the opportunity ariases and with the least danger to himself. Lucas turns from the fallen Ogre, looking from Sarothai to his wound and back again. "My turn." He moves in for a well placed attack but finds Sarothai has switched to the defensive, and missed. Lylas will wait to see whether Sarothai and Lucas continue to fight. (OOC: I thought you were going to try talking to the others? It's all you, man. I will not play your character for you.) The others stand around looking a little uneasy about the large fighter and his small friend....Of course the zombies standing about is not helping....(OOC: Pist, Lucas! Your control does ware off eventually...) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2015 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 11:14:07 Subject: The Map OOC: The map :) ************* End Of Article ************* Vexenroth posted Message 2016 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 14:52:53 Subject: Re: Friends or Foe Noticing before the stranger assisting in the fight he holds up his weapon and yells "There is no need to fight eachother, back off and use words rather than blood to introduce yourselves." ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2017 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 18:07:10 Subject: You Tell Me. I pause in my attack, raising an eyebrow at Sarothai. "Nice move." I then lower my blade and turn towards Vexenroth. "I have no quarrel with you, but your friend here is a bit quick to use his sword-arm. Now, I hate to cut this short, but I can't control these walking corpses forever...so get 'em while you still can, or get lost." ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2018 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 18:09:50 Subject: One more thing! I'm going to take this opportunity to do a little of the laying on of the hands on myself. ROTW ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2019 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 18:23:01 Subject: Re: Friends or Foe Lylas lowers the tip of his sword blade slightly and nods. "Agreed but if you piss of Lucas again its your problem not mine." Lylas turns to Lucas. "Come on Lucas I'm sure it was an honest mistake, Lets hear what he has to say. Besides if he causes you any more trouble you can always kill him later." ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2020 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 20:02:24 Subject: Re: The Map Marcus goes over to the sleeping ogre and ties him up. "how long will he be out? We need to question him." ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2021 Dated : July 05, 2001 at 23:15:21 Subject: Re: Friends or Foe Talorc explodes into a whilwind of motion and cinder. He strikes at every horror he can reach, setting them ablaze easily. "Too easily", he thinks. He strikes again and again, trying to slay them all before the tall stranger loses ( or looses?) them. When he finishes, he stands motionless. The flames subside...flicker and die. Smoke curls from his pores in ever lessening quantities, leaving his skin a painful red. Then the red breaks into splotches of blistered skin that rapidly fade to a more normal, healthy tone. Talorc leans against the nearst wall, and silently watches the newcomers. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2022 Dated : July 06, 2001 at 08:30:01 Subject: Re: Friends or Foe After the blade is lowered and things calm down a bit Vexenroth will attend to searching the corpses for treasure, as well as the sleeping ogre, with a blade to the throat in case of it awakening. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2023 Dated : July 06, 2001 at 15:12:12 Subject: Re: The Map As soon as marcus starts off toward the sleeping ogre to restrain him. Lylas quickly walks over to help. (Search his pockets that is :) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2024 Dated : July 07, 2001 at 08:22:48 Subject: Friends ? Lucas warns the party of his waning control over the undead. (OOC: Check your email) Talorc, heading Luscas, makes short work of the undead in his firy form. When done he leans against a wall silently watching the newcomers. Vexenroth tries to get the both sides to talk things out to learn what the heck is going on. Seeing that the parties have stopped he checks the bodies. Lylas 'helps' Marcus as he ties the sleeping ogre up by lightening the ogre's pockets. Letta stays in the hallway near the doorway to the large room. "I don't like this place. Can we hurry this up?" Dyne only raises an eyebrow to Letta and waits to see that the large armored man will do. Vexenroth finds 46 gold, 3 spears, 5 suits of leather armor, 2 short swords, and 2 small gems from the ogre fighter. The zombies didn't have anything on them. Lylas finds spear, chain mail, axe, 2 gold, 8 silver, 7 copper, backpack dry rations (1 week), flint & Steel, 3 torches, and a wineskin. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2025 Dated : July 08, 2001 at 13:55:21 Subject: Re: Friends ? I will gaze over all of the items, looking for fine things. If I find none I won't waste a detect magic spell. If some seem to be very fine or have an aura of magic I will cast detect magic on them all at once. Including the ones Lylas uncovered. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2026 Dated : July 08, 2001 at 20:41:14 Subject: Re: Friends ? Seeing that the elf who was of assistance in the fight is friends with this rather imposing figure, Sarothai takes a chance and sheathes his sword. "My apologies, we were told of the racial make-up of this band down here, and when I came in and saw you commanding those zombies, I assumed that you were the human my compatriot referred to." ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2027 Dated : July 08, 2001 at 21:40:01 Subject: Re: Friends ? "Well who are you? I am Marcus and we are down here because the people that attacked the carnival came from here. Why are you here?" Marcus tries to wake the ogre. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2028 Dated : July 08, 2001 at 23:05:32 Subject: Items None of the items are of fine quality, but they are good quality and could bring a nice price...if some one was willing to cary it. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2029 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 07:33:02 Subject: ... Talorc continues to lean and stare at the newcomers, refraining from passing judement yet... ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2030 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 12:07:55 Subject: Ogre Leader Marcus slaps the Ogre a few times. He starts to wake and is disorenated. He blinks a few times and glares at the party from his bonds on the floor. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2031 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 12:17:42 Subject: Re: Ogre Leader Trying a few different languages ,"Understand me?" ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2032 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 13:16:03 Subject: Re: Friends ? Lylas turns away from the ogre slightly towards the group waiting for his answer. "My traveling companion is known as Sir Lucas Forticus, he is a man of few words but they are usually worth Listening too. You may call me Lylas." Seeing the ogre leader beginning to stir Lylas pauses in his introduction and says. "Lucas can you get me some oil, some salt, and some figs, I think we are in a hurry today so I will want to get answers out of him as soon as possible." looks down at the ogre and says "unless you wish to save me some time and just tell me where the mage went?" Lylas leans in to the ogre and whispers, "Believe me you don't want to know what the figs are for." ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2033 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 17:43:33 Subject: Re: Ogre Leader "I am not a large spider!" Akeesha announces as she pops into view hovering just above the ogre's head. "He speaks common, so he does understand you. I overheard him talking to the mage when I was scouting around." That having been said, Akeesha fades back out of view. Akeesha then flies out of the room to continue her scouting expeditions. OoC: out the doorway that Lucas and Lylas came in, then to the right (up on the map) replacing RoS ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2034 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 17:47:58 Subject: Figs Talorc, still leaning against the wall, brings his head up with a big smile... "Ah, yes!", he starts in a chipper tone, "The Fiiigggss ...I know what those are for...you should probably speak now, because once he...", he stops abruptly. He looks to Lylas, his face blanching in terror, a look of realization coming over him,"you'd really do...you have a stronger stomach than I'd have thought..." Talorc stands up from the wall, and walks out of the room, mumbling, "That's just wrong...but at least he didn't ask for a half-cup of (he shudders) ...crushed mint leaves... " "Look, I don't mean to be rude. I just don't think I can handle the screams. I really can't. Not screams...not today...maybe tomorrow...", he explains to the ogre as he walks past to the exit... ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2035 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 21:13:13 Subject: Re: TeeHee. Lucas nods at Lylas while rustling through his pack. "Think I got some figs in here somewhere..." he mutters to himself. After a few moments of digging, he produces 2 small jars an a few pieces of fruit. "You're in luck, I happen to have 2 figs. And they're starting to turn. Should be just what you need." After handing off the goodies to Lylas, he joins up with Talorc in the next room. "Hey...I have to know. Mint leaves? Never heard of that one myself." ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2036 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 21:31:40 Subject: Re: Ogre Leader Lylas looks up in surprise as Akeesha pops into view exclaiming loudly that she isnt a Large spider and then flying away. Distracted momentarily Lylas mumbles to himself. "Talking spiders too..." and returns his gaze to the ogre waiting for an answer. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2037 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 21:35:03 Subject: Re: Ogre Leader A alluring look of amusement crosses Vexenroth's features... then turns to Ice, "Speak ogre, or be eaten alive by spiders so you can watch your entrails be eaten while still living," With an astromantic look of chaos dancing in his eyes. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2038 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 22:49:21 Subject: Bah The Ogre's confusion is replaced by slight anyance. With the last bit of sleep fading form his features, he says "Bah! You might have won for now but you WILL lose in the end!" His tone is brave, but eyes betray him...it might have been the figs... ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2039 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 22:53:31 Subject: Re: Bah Eyes glittering gazing balefully, turning to a look of amused supremacy at the lowly creature. Standing to his full heighth I will burning hands him to his Death. If someone is close I beckon them back away first. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2040 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 22:54:43 Subject: Re: correction I mean Standing to MY full heighth I will burning hands him to his Death. ************* End Of Article ************* DM posted Message 2041 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 23:02:30 Subject: Toasty Vexenroth not taking kindly to the Ogre's lack of coroperation, makes him a smoldering dead ogre. Letta sighs a little resless to leave this area. "Have you guys had your fun? Can we move on? I really don't like this place." Dyne gives a ruful look towards Letta. "Women..." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2042 Dated : July 09, 2001 at 23:15:51 Subject: Off and to the right Akeesha flits off heading north along the coridor. It turns left there are two choices, a hallway to the Right or Left (from character). ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2043 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 01:49:53 Subject: Re: Toasty Lucas turns to see the tactless slaughter occur before him. He makes his way over to the corpse, where he kneels before it. He reaches into his beltpouch, producing a small trinket, that he waves over the corpse and mumbles a few prayers. Then, in one swift motion, is on his feet and marching back towards Talorc. Stopping mid-stride, he thrusts his finger towards Vexenroth's face, stopping inches from his nose. "You have no honor." During this whole event, Lucas is radiating an inexplicable aura that gives everyone bearing witness a slight twinge of terror and guilt. He then continues on towards Talorc. ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2044 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 05:20:24 Subject: Re: Off and to the right... again Akeesha will head off to the right again. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2045 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 05:26:23 Subject: Re: Toasty Sarothai, being rather disgusted with Vexenroth's actions heads towards Talorc and the exit. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2046 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 07:21:03 Subject: Re: TeeHee. Talorc looks blankly into the knight's eyes for a moment. Then, breaks into a wide grin, "Beats me! I just thought it sounded good!" :D At the ' Whoosh' of flames eminating from the other room, Talorc bolts back in... ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2047 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 07:31:02 Subject: ... Talorc skids to a halt in front of the smoldering corpse. He looks at it in disbelief, and looks at Vexenroth with a cocked eyebrow for a second... Well, it's better than...The Fiiiigggss!!! He titters to himself disturbingly while walking past the mage, back the way he just entered. He attempts to follow the spider-pixie... ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2048 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 11:57:49 Subject: Re: Toasty Lylas still holding a fig outstretched in his hand drops it onto the charred remains of the ogre with a sound of disgust. "Next time leave the questioning to me." Lylas turns and gathers up any items from the ogre he might have missed and then goes over and introduces himself to the other members of this group. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2049 Dated : July 10, 2001 at 21:28:12 Subject: Re: Toasty Marcus glares at Vexenroth with a disaproving look, "kind of hard to question him now. We might have gotten some information about this tunnel system we are in. Please try to keep your fiery fingers in check until we question the captives, then you can burn them to your hearts content." Marcus strides after the rest of the party. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2050 Dated : July 11, 2001 at 08:37:47 Subject: Re: Toasty Following immediately behind Marcus I reply ,"He was unwilling to speak about anything obviously, I know when and when not to torch a reproachable tounge, but thank you." I will continue on with the others, asking if anyone is wounded and needs healing. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2051 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 01:35:24 Subject: Re: Toasty "As I was saying before, my name is Lylas, where looking for the mage who was in here with all the ogres. If you should wish to travel with us we will readily accept your company." ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2052 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 06:03:10 Subject: Re: Toasty "And I am Sarothai Tycaellion, and we're searching for a band of undead giants who attacked and destroyed the Carnival, and laid out Lady Moon. And I must counter with, if you wish to travel with us we will readily accept your company." :D "My elusive compatriot is the pixie Akeesha, who I am currently attempting to relocate," With that said, Sarothai heads out of the chamber. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2053 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 12:28:18 Subject: Onward Everyone leaves the large room ant the death within. Letta makes a quick dash across the door to follow the party. At the intersection, she heads to the right (character's right). "Akeesha went this way." After the bend she stops and looks at the two choices. "I don't know which way she went from here...." There is a brease coming form the left (character's left). ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2054 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 12:30:05 Subject: Akeesha Akeesha before you the hall splits again. There is a soft light coming from the right, like there might be a room. ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2055 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 12:44:20 Subject: Re: light? Akeesha will head off to the right, investigating the source of the light. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2056 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 12:48:44 Subject: Re: Onward "I'd be willing to guess that she probably didn't head outside, which would indicate that she didn't go left." ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2057 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 13:46:28 Subject: Right? "Why's that? She's a pixie, right? As I understand it, they're arboreal creatures...seems to me she'd be a lot more happy out there...", Talorc leans against the wall for a second longer, then heads back the way the party just came... "I'll be back in a min..." Talorc voice fades as he moves away, "I'm just gonna go see if I can find that KKKK..." ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2058 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 15:26:12 Subject: Re: Right? "Yes, she's a pixie, and pixies are arboreal creatures, but I can almost guarentee that she's looking for more trouble for us," Sarothai says to Talorc's receding back. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2059 Dated : July 12, 2001 at 21:52:31 Subject: Re: Onward "Let's catch up to Akeesha. We can make a plan from there." ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2060 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 01:04:42 Subject: Re: Onward Agrees with a nod towards Marcus, following cautiously behind. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2061 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 01:30:35 Subject: Re: Onward When Lylas reaches the intersection he stops and listens for any sound of the pixie while looking about with infravision. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2062 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 12:03:29 Subject: Infravision OOC: There are tourches on the wall that are lit. You can not use your infravision unless you put them out as well as Letta's Lantern. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2063 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 12:06:06 Subject: Outside? OOC: There are no outside passages are here. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2064 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 12:09:53 Subject: KKKK? Talorc heads back into the large room. After seaching for a little while he comes across a secret door near the fallen Ogre Leader's burned body. (ooc: No Kobolts...) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2065 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 12:12:19 Subject: The Room to the Right Akeesha enters a room the appears to have been the sleeping quarters of the ogres. There are piles of rags on the floor mixed with filth and half eaten food. There is no other door out of this room. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2066 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 12:17:52 Subject: Letta and Dyne Letta stands there waiting to see which way the party desides on going. Dyne on the other hand is not going to stand around waiting. He pushes past the party and heads off to the right (Character's right). He pauses only for a second at the next intersection and heads to the rigth (Characters' right). Seeing the living quarters he turns and heads back to the the intersection and calls out, "The right is only a sleeping area." ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2067 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 13:34:23 Subject: Ah ha! Talorc comes skidding to a stop back with the party. "Hey! I found a nearby KKKK!! They usually lead ta neat places! C'mon!" Talorc, not waiting for a response (or his breath to come back), dashes off again to his find... ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2068 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 15:05:20 Subject: Re: The Room to the Right Akeesha will head back out to the last intersection and continue straight across, making note of the fact that Dyne also is doing some investigating. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2069 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 15:26:04 Subject: Re: Ah ha! Lylas follows Talorc back to his find, wondering what exactly a kkkk is. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2070 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 16:10:25 Subject: Re: Akeesha Marcus moves forward trying to find Akeesha. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2071 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 17:47:37 Subject: Re: Akeesha Sarothai heads on with Marcus, still intent upon discovering where his diminutive compatriot is, and wondering what exactly she's up to. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2072 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 18:48:21 Subject: KKKK! Talorc, seeing Lylas, stands in the corridor looking slyly at him. "Do you see it? They hide 'em good..." he says with a smile. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2073 Dated : July 13, 2001 at 20:50:05 Subject: Re: KKKK! Lylas looks around the room searching to see the elusive kkkk that Talorc is talking about. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2074 Dated : July 16, 2001 at 10:03:16 Subject: KKKK! "Can't see it, eh? The buggers disguise 'em good. What you're looking for my friend is a K-leverlyK-oncealedK-oboldK-auseway!", Talorc begins looking for a way to open it. "It should be right here...." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2075 Dated : July 16, 2001 at 10:18:46 Subject: ISP Down Just a note to advise you all that Verizon S-U-C-K-S! My ISP's been down since Friday! They say it'll be up tonight! Grrr! Sorry, I'll post ASAP! ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2076 Dated : July 16, 2001 at 17:32:35 Subject: Kobolds... Talorc begins to tell Lylas all about the diminuative dirt sweepers, and how to best avoid the nasty foot-sweeps with their brooms and mops... ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2077 Dated : July 16, 2001 at 23:49:27 Subject: Re: Kobolds... Lylas listens to Talorc while searching the area Talorc is poking around and checking for traps, all the while wondering if Talorc is joking or serious about Koblolds and mops. At the end of his story he asks, "So what brought you down in to these tunnels? Some friend of yours get lost down here or something?" ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2078 Dated : July 17, 2001 at 09:06:23 Subject: Re: Kobolds... "Naah, some goblins were having a problem with giants. I guess they were trashin' their place. They also trashed a carnival that some of the others were fond of..." Talorc continues to feel around the wall. He looks up with a start at Lylas, "Heh, found it!" he mucks around for a second, then a passage opens in the wall... " 'sides, I'm an equal opportunity troublemaker!" :D he whispers conspiratorially to Lylas. He continues, "And since both the carney, and the goblins already had their trouble, I figured the giants were due... He winks, "Plus, I've never seen a giant walk around when it's dead..." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2079 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 06:22:08 Subject: Down the KKKK Talor enters the secret passage way (or KKKK) with Lylas following. The passage is smaller then the normal hallways (definitely not for giants). There is a damp breeze in the unlit passage. OOC: The torches in the large room can be removed from their holders and brought with you. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2080 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 06:58:47 Subject: This Way and That [and upside down?] Vexenroth, Sarothai, and Marcus start wondering looking for the invisible pixie. Dyne shakes his head at the people and takes after Talorc and Lylas. Letta stands in the hall with Lucas. After a moment of uncomfortable silence standing next to the large human, she says, "I don't think that I properly introduced myself. I'm Letta Lightfoot..." Her smile falters a little. "We're after a band of bandits that have changed to burning down farmhouses..." She looks at her feet and shuffles a little. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2081 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 07:05:44 Subject: Pixie Chic [& the MAP] Akeesha flits off down the next hallway, taking note that the party might be looking for her. The next path holds a mining area. There are some picks and a cart half full of ore. OOC: Ok, I know that the subject is a little of a stretch (Dixie Chic/Pixie Chic). ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2082 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 07:27:07 Subject: Talorc go down da hoooolllee.... "See? Look at the size of this place! ...Obviously a KKKK..." Talorc whispers to Lylas. He moves down the KKKK with a torch from the main hall... ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2083 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 08:59:49 Subject: Re: Pixie Chic [& the MAP] Continues down the hallway, weapon drawn, with the others right by me. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2084 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 09:47:51 Subject: That Vexenroth heads off to his left. When he makes the turn in the hall he can see that there is some kind of minning has been done. There is no sun light to suggest an exit. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2085 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 09:52:16 Subject: da hoooolllee? Talorc grabs a torch off the wall and heads into the smaller passage with Dyne right behind him. The stone walls feel wet to the touch and there is a faint sound of running water as the two round the bend. "Tell me, why do you have it in for these kolbolts? Yeah, they can be sa pest...I sapose, but a got sword and their no problem." ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2086 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 11:52:43 Subject: Re: This Way and That [and upside down?] Marcus moves in the same direction as Vexenroth and explores the mining area. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2087 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 12:29:42 Subject: Re: da hoooolllee? Lylas follows Talorc and Dyne down the tunnel listening for any strange sounds other than the kobold debate. ************* End Of Article ************* Talorc ud Soldar posted Message 2088 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 13:26:06 Subject: Re: da hoooolllee? "Hate them? Whatever gave you the idea that I hate them?" Talorc whispers as he peers around the corner, "I don't. I think they're great at what they do! just look at how spiffy this place is! Those zombies would't have kept it this clean, nope. It's just that they're sneeeaaky. They pop outa nowhere, erase yer chalk marks. Then you can't find yer way out! They polish yer boots while yer asleep! Then... Wham!, (he shouts!) Next time yer relying on some good footing, you fall! 'Cause yer boots are all waxed up pretty!" Talorc, talking faster and faster, getting louder and louder, stops abrubly,"Sorry, things happen...bad memories..." ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2089 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 14:24:26 Subject: Re: This Way and That [and upside down?] The large man scans the area briefly, then looks down at Letta. "Call me Lucas. Tell me more of these bandits." ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2090 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 15:18:39 Subject: Exploration Seeing nothing of obvious interest here Akeesha will head back to the south bound turn that she bypassed intially on this bit of exploration. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2091 Dated : July 18, 2001 at 19:14:46 Subject: Re: Exploration Attempting to follow Akeesha... but with caution. ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2092 Dated : July 19, 2001 at 15:57:09 Subject: Re: Vexenroth OoC: Um, just curious, but how pray tell are you following me? I'm invisible and silent. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2093 Dated : July 19, 2001 at 18:58:53 Subject: Re: Vexenroth That's a good question!!! Instead, seeing nothing of value down that hallway I will join the others and head into parts unknown (south hallway) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2094 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 12:17:52 Subject: Lucas & Letta Letta smiles again at Lucas' willingness to talk. "Well, Marcus was hired by Lady Hawk, the ruler of Goodberries, to find and stop the bandits that have been plaguing her lands. The bandits were just robbing people, but then they started to burn down farmhouses. A few people were hurt and, I think, two were killed. She thinks it was Lord Silverfield, but has no proof. What was found was a claw and a amulet. Marcus' original party left for other endeavors, but I stayed and we gained the others that you see now. A very nice crew if you ask me. "One more thing, the King of the land can not find out about Lady Hawk's hiring us. He will take over everyone's land who is involved...I don't know what he would do to someone who is conspiring against another in his land..." Letta looks about seeing that the party doesn't seem to be coming back anytime soon, sits down against the wall. She checks the lantern and continues, "We ran into a group of wemics and halflings a few nights back, but they were also trying to find the people attacking Lady Hawk. We also have meet a Goblin village, Chan. They are working on being civilized. There was also a ruined temple in the Deadman's Hills...there were some nasty creatures around there..." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2095 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 12:27:13 Subject: Down a dark hall Akeesha goes down the last uncharted hallway to find that it has no torches going down this way and soon the light from behind her fades to darkness. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2096 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 12:29:15 Subject: The Mining Marcus and Vexenroth check out the mining area. There some picks and an ore cart half full. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2097 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 12:37:49 Subject: Cleaning Tunnel Talorc, Dyne and Lylas continue down the small passage way with the only light source being Talorc's torch. It continues on for quiet sometime with the feeling of a slight dip in sloop. "SO how long are we going to go down this cleaning tunnel?" Dyne grumbles from behind Talorc. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2098 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 18:46:48 Subject: Well, if yer gonna whine... "Well, if yer gonna whine about it...!" Talorc grins as he turns on his heel, and starts back to the others (or at least where they were...) ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2099 Dated : July 20, 2001 at 20:35:51 Subject: Re: The Mining Marcus observes the ore and then goes back to the room with the dead monsters to wait for the others. ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2100 Dated : July 21, 2001 at 04:45:43 Subject: Re: Lucas & Letta Leaning against the wall, Lucas listens patiently to all the information Letta is spewing out at him. After a brief pause, when he realizes she's done talking, he digs through his pack and produces his wineskin. He knocks back a healthy swig, then offers it to Letta. "These farmers . . . innocent civilians, or did they have ties to Lady Hawk?" ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2101 Dated : July 21, 2001 at 12:51:26 Subject: Re: Well, if yer gonna whine... Lylas seeing Talorc comming back towards him. "What is it a dead end or something? Come on lets keep going, or did you not want to show us the worlds biggest janitor closet?" ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2102 Dated : July 23, 2001 at 11:41:49 Subject: Farmers Letta declines the offer. "I dont' know...Marcus might know...But I don't think so. Lady Hawk's family is not from this area." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2103 Dated : July 23, 2001 at 11:45:32 Subject: Back in the large room Dyne glares at Lylas' commments and 'helps' him turn around. "Don't give him any ideas..." Dyne whispers. When the three exit the small passageway Marcus is entering from the other doorway. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2104 Dated : July 23, 2001 at 14:09:02 Subject: Re: The Mining Taping on my inate elven abilities I will attempt to find any secrets, or inconsistancies in the vicinity, whether it be patterns, magic, or glinting. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2105 Dated : July 24, 2001 at 05:48:34 Subject: Broom closets... "Naaah. They tend to carry their mops, buckets, brooms, and such with them all the time. They're tireless workers. No need for overly large broom closets. But these concealed passages of their can lead all over!" Talorc grins, "Any-who, wonder what the others are up to?" Talorc wanders off to the intersection where he last saw his compatriots... ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2106 Dated : July 24, 2001 at 16:27:00 Subject: Re: Back in the large room "You guy's find anything? We found a mining area. Where do you want to go from here?" ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2107 Dated : July 25, 2001 at 12:53:58 Subject: Re: Back in the large room Having followed Marcus back I suggest we move down into the depths of this place... ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2108 Dated : July 25, 2001 at 22:16:07 Subject: Weeeellll.... Talor advises the others of his find, "I'm for going back topside, and finishing up there. That way, nothing sneaks up...er-down on us...And If we need to bolt out of here, we don't have a running retreat. Not that I'd ever need to retreat...but..." ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2109 Dated : July 26, 2001 at 19:54:33 Subject: Re: Weeeellll.... "Sounds like a good idea to me, in fact unless I'm mistaken, I suggested exploring everything as we went along in the first place." ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2110 Dated : July 26, 2001 at 22:12:05 Subject: Re: Weeeellll.... Lylas rubs his chin thoughtfully, "Yes we should definately search this place more thoroughly so we dont miss anything.." ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2111 Dated : July 26, 2001 at 22:17:15 Subject: OOC:As did I, but...{N/T} ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2112 Dated : July 27, 2001 at 11:34:42 Subject: Down In The Dark Talorc, Sarothai and Lylas having decided on going back up one level to finishing checking that floor before returning to this level. Vexenroth on the other hand wishs to continue down farther into the Goblin Mountains. Letta seeing the others passing her to return the large room, follows. Agin she hunts the doorway not willing to enter unless absolutly nessassery. She remains quiet waiting to see where everyone is going. Dyne looks at Talorc and Vexenroth, "I want to mash something...I say we go down deeper into these tunnels." ----------------------------------- Akeesha is in the unlit hallway that slopes down. OOC: UGO.com is no longer FREE hosting, so I moved the site. If you have it bookmarked, please update. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2113 Dated : July 27, 2001 at 11:46:25 Subject: OOC:? Are we waiting for people to post? or... DM you OK? :) ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2114 Dated : July 27, 2001 at 19:50:05 Subject: I Go That-a-Way! Lucas gathers up his stuff and heads off after Lylas and the rest. After a quick jaunt to catch up, he leans in to his compatriot. "Keep you eyes open for the wizard. My gut tells me he didn't go far." ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2115 Dated : July 29, 2001 at 20:00:56 Subject: Re: Down In The Dark Vexenroth nods to Dyne affirmatively. A soft laughter escaping his lips. ~Wieldling my weapon I shall follow. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2116 Dated : July 29, 2001 at 20:41:35 Subject: Re: Down In The Dark Marcus wanting to keep the group together goes with Talorc. ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2117 Dated : July 30, 2001 at 07:16:50 Subject: Up into the light...or not Talorc walks quietly back up the stairs... ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2118 Dated : July 30, 2001 at 21:22:28 Subject: Re: I Go That-a-Way! Lylas nods his head in agreement. "Right the wizard he mumbles to himself." While scanning the hallway Lylas returns to listening to his gut, which is trying to tell him where the wizards gold is. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2119 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 09:41:23 Subject: Up Stairs Talorc, Sarothai and Marcus go to head up to the first level, when Letta calls out for them to wait for her. She makes a mad dash across the large room again, catching up. She hurries to the stairs looking relieved to be leaving this floor. Upstairs there are still the bodies lying about of the fallen enemies (the Kolbolts are slipping). As they four (4) round the bend they can hear growling from the room that the young woman had been in. (OOC:RRRRRrrrr!!! I had to creat yet another site for the game, so I could load the images here! Venting over, thanks.) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2120 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 10:06:50 Subject: Down Stairs Vexenroth and Dyne head off to see if the cave goes down any more. Dyne pulls to a stop at the "T" in the hallway and looks left and right (character's). "Well, mage any ideas on which way to go first? We can finish off the area we we're just in or not. I could care less." Dyne says switching his weapon from hand to hand. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2121 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 10:10:10 Subject: Lucas, Lylas & Akeesha OOC: Lucas and Lylas, I wasn't sure which way you two were heading. I could have missed it, but please choose. Akeesha, what are you going to do? We miss you, pixie. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2122 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 10:44:23 Subject: Re: Lucas, Lylas & Akeesha Lylas heads upstairs with the others. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2123 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 12:59:08 Subject: Re: Down Stairs Vexenroth smiles at Dyne's indifference. "Let's finish it off. I have a few spells left, and you're buff." Vexenroth will follow Dyne. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2124 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 14:22:08 Subject: WE go bump in the night Dyne gave Vexenroth a rye smile. "NOW you're talking!" He heads toward the mining area. He swings a left (character's) with Vexenroth in tow. He slows a little as he looks down the darking passway."Well...have a light?" ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2125 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 14:32:38 Subject: 4+2=6 or is it 493? Lucas and Lylas also head up the stairs with Talorc, Marcus, Sarothai and Letta. They catch up quickly with the others as in the hallway. There is a low growl coming from somewhere ahead of the party. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2126 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 17:07:43 Subject: Re: 4+2=6 or is it 493? Sarothai heads into the room with the 'girl' curious as to what has become of her. Or is it what she has become? :D ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2127 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 17:10:47 Subject: Re: WE go bump in the night Akeesha will head back to where the passageway T'ed coming out of the large room, and continue south from there. ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2128 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 17:11:59 Subject: See the downstairs thread {nt} ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2129 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 17:28:18 Subject: Re: WE go bump in the night Marcus moves carefully into the room to see what the evil girl turned into ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2130 Dated : July 31, 2001 at 19:38:10 Subject: Re: WE go bump in the night Lighting and handing Marcus a torch, I will follow -- weapon drawn. ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2131 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 00:11:14 Subject: Re: 4+2=6 or is it 493? Lucas draws his blade and not - so - politely pushes past the rest of the party, following his ears to the source of the growl. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2132 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 00:29:51 Subject: Re: 4+2=6 or is it 493? Pushed from behind Lylas stumbles into Sarothai as he tryes to regain his balance. ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2133 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 02:04:06 Subject: Re: Clumsy? Sarothai glares at Lylas before continuing on into the room. "Watch your step oaf," Sarothai grumbles at the percurer of fine goods. ;) ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2134 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 09:22:11 Subject: OOC: Marcus Marcus, did I mess up? What group are you with? The one upstairs or with Vexenroth and Dyne? I would like to clear this up before moving on. ************* End Of Article *************** * DM posted Message 2135 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 09:49:09 Subject: Akeesha Akeesha heads south along the coradoor. The area is quiet as the corpes she passes in the large room. After a turn she has a choise of comtinuing down or heading to the left (character's). *************** End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2136 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 10:57:21 Subject: Re: 4+2=6 or is it 493? ooc: sorry i posted on wrong string im upstairs. ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2137 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 13:28:49 Subject: Re: Oops I meant Dyne, my mistake ************* End Of Article ************** Akeesha posted Message 2138 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 18:11:04 Subject: Re: Akeesha Akeesha contemplates the choices for amoment, then shrugs her shoulders and heads south ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2139 Dated : August 01, 2001 at 20:33:40 Subject: 493? "Ahhhh...Now that sounds interresting...", Talorc walks into the room where he left the little girl... ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2140 Dated : August 03, 2001 at 09:36:41 Subject: Deep Down Vexenroth and Dyne armed with a torch venture into the dark hall. They can feel the change in the air form slightly damp to dry and warm. "Hold up," Dyne calls out to Vexenroth. "What do you make of this?" He holds the torch closer to the wall. They are smooth and mat black with a slight swirl of grey here and there. Dyne picks at a little and some of the grey flakes off. ************* End Of Article************** DM posted Message 2141 Dated : August 03, 2001 at 09:39:59 Subject: Pixie Away! Akeesha is soon faced with another decision in which way to go. She can head east or west. ************* End Of Article **************** DM posted Message 2142 Dated : August 03, 2001 at 09:51:02 Subject: Grrl Lucas shoves his way past every one to the doorway of a room. Before he can see in side the growls stop. In the room he can see a girl siting weeping in the center of a stone circle. There are ruins carved into the stone. There are three statues surrounding the girl. As soon as the girl sees Lucas, she cries "sob Please! Good sir, won't you help me? sniff I can not leave this spot! An evil mage trapped me here! I am scarred of what he might do! sob Please help!" With that she bursts into tears and collapses to the stone shaking from the sobs. *************** End Of Article **************** DM posted Message 2142 Dated : August 03, 2001 at 09:51:02 Subject: Grrl Lucas shoves his way past every one to the doorway of a room. Before he can see in side the growls stop. In the room he can see a girl siting weeping in the center of a stone circle. There are ruins carved into the stone. There are three statues surrounding the girl. As soon as the girl sees Lucas, she cries "sob Please! Good sir, won't you help me? sniff I can not leave this spot! An evil mage trapped me here! I am scarred of what he might do! sob Please help!" With that she bursts into tears and collapses to the stone shaking from the sobs. *************** End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2143 Dated : August 03, 2001 at 16:13:18 Subject: Re: Grrl Marcus runs into the room. "Lylas what ever you do don't let her out of the circle she is evil. It's all just an act." ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2144 Dated : August 04, 2001 at 14:05:55 Subject: Re: Grrl Lylas turns to Marcus. "Are you sure? She just looks like a little girl to me." ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2145 Dated : August 04, 2001 at 15:18:01 Subject: Re: Deep Down Looking around with curiousity I will use my knowledge of the unknown and magic to try and make sense of the odd change. "It looks like obsidian, but it has strange swirls too..." I will do a full survey of the area top to bottom, ahead, behind, to check for oozes or anything strange. ************* End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2146 Dated : August 04, 2001 at 15:55:22 Subject: Re: Grrl "Yes she is not who she seem's. she is from another plane and is very powerful only the circle hold's her here. Besides didn't you hear her growling just before we entered the room?" ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2147 Dated : August 04, 2001 at 15:59:36 Subject: C'mon... "Aww, C'mon...", says Talorc as he leans against the wall near the doorway, "we can take her! Unless, of course, she cocks her hands back and lets fly with lightning from each finger! I saw that once, not pretty...Well actually...it was pretty. But not fun...weelll, actually..." Talorc's voice subsides a bit as he debates with himself the semantics of the situation. ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2148 Dated : August 05, 2001 at 05:06:58 Subject: Re: Grrl Lylas nods to himself..."Yeah I did hear some growling could be she's just hungry." very powerful huh? Lylas muses to himself. ************* End Of Article ************** Lucas posted Message 2149 Dated : August 05, 2001 at 13:09:27 Subject: Re: Grrl Lucas paces around the room, studying the statues. "[directed back at Marcus] Evil is all relative." He then turns his attention to the little girl. "Why should I free you?" ************* End Of Article **************** DM posted Message 2150 Dated : August 06, 2001 at 09:05:44 Subject: The Walls Around Us Vexenroth takes a closer look at the walls that Dyne has pointed out. He fingers the grey material with a pondering looking on his face. Dyne strained to look farther down the hall. "I don't care for this sudden temperature change. Damp then hot...huff It's murder on the armor, not to mention my sword....I'll have to ..." 'That's it!' A flash of insight hit Vexenroth like a bolt of lightning. "It's ash." Dyne looked back to the wall and the length of they have walked, all covered with...ash. "...but this isn't an active mountain range..." Dyne looked confused for a second."So, what's making it hot?" *************** End Of Article **************** DM posted Message 2151 Dated : August 06, 2001 at 09:13:24 Subject: PLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEESSSE...... The girl looks to Lucas with tears in her eyes, "The big statue was making all sorts of scary sounds. sniff I'll I want to do is go home...." She gives Marcus a sideways glance. "I don't want to be trapped here at the murcy of that mage. I want to go home sob" She pulls her knees to her chest hiding her face behind them. *************** End Of Article ************** marcus posted Message 2152 Dated : August 06, 2001 at 13:23:43 Subject: Re: PLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEESSSE...... "I don't think so nice try. Try to fool someone else. You are a horrible actor. The statues didn't make noises before and we where in this room awhile. Show us your true self and i will set you free for a favor." ************* End Of Article ************** Vexenroth posted Message 2153 Dated : August 06, 2001 at 13:25:05 Subject: Re: The Walls Around Us Mind racing Vexenroth speculates, "Perhaps we are near an underground geyser or hot spot of sorts? Perhaps this area has been burned from a creature such as a great wyrm or some magical creature, perhaps we should proceed with the others?" ************* End Of Article ************** Talorc posted Message 2154 Dated : August 06, 2001 at 22:36:45 Subject: Maybe.... "I dunno...I think she's a good actor. I mean...maybe she's not acting...", Talorc creeps around the room looking for nifty goodies... ************* End Of Article ************** Sarothai posted Message 2155 Dated : August 07, 2001 at 02:38:05 Subject: Re: Maybe.... "Well, it seems we have a majority which wishes to release the little girl, so go ahead, I'm ready. :) Sarothai proceeds to ready his bow, knocking an arrow. ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2156 Dated : August 07, 2001 at 12:25:27 Subject: Listen.... The girl turns towards Sarothai, placing her hands on unseen barrior. There is a small crackle of purple electricy as she presses against it. "Yes, please free me, I wont harm anyone!" She gives a dirty look at Marcus. "The statue stated making noise about 10 munites ago. After there was a large explosion." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2157 Dated : August 07, 2001 at 12:31:38 Subject: A great wyrm or something else? Dyne looked concurned at the untraveled hallway. "Well....I'm for kick'n some monster butt," he looked at Vexenroth then added, "though maybe we should go in armed with blade AND spells. We should rest before tackling anything THAT large." ************* End Of Article ************** DM posted Message 2158 Dated : August 07, 2001 at 12:32:49 Subject: OOC: Akeesha? OOC: What are going to do? ************* End Of Article ************** Lylas posted Message 2159 Dated : August 07, 2001 at 13:32:05 Subject: Re: Listen.... Lylas begins to walk around the circle examining the statues and watching the little girl for any sign that she might be some powerful demon or something. ************* End Of Article ****************