In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 48):

Morteft will go over to the iron box used to transport the troops. "Has this been reverse engineered yet?"

Trinny:"No not yet, it probably works similar to other dimensional items.  I could cast a spell to break it down into it's basics; but that would destroy it."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 50):

"Do we know how the Troll King got into the vault to get the orb?  Cause I'm wondering if one of these contraptions might be of use."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 50):

Morteft nods. "I suppose that makes sense. I need to research some of the delithian spells."

He looks around. "Any potions that we can take here?"

Trinny:"You can have any potion you can find or make.  I think one of the lab techs have a list of what is available."  A paper flies over to Trinny.  "Yes, thank you.  Let me see, looks like 3 healing,  1 Xheal, Speed, Levitation, Polymorph self, Climbing, Frost Giant control, Elixer of Health and a Gaseous Form."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 53):

"Let's take all the healing potions.  Everything but the Frost Giant control sounds promising."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 54):

Morteft nods. "Maybe Aztar could make some potions for the quest."

Aztar had been silently following along but clearly paying attention as they toured the tower.  "Yes, I can make virtually any potion you can imagine.  I have a significant amount of various potions already."

"What sort of potion do you think would be helpful that you would like?  Its also a matter of how many you think we can carry in an organized fashion that will be easily accessible when the need presents itself."

"I've been trying to ponder items that also might be useful for the task as my skills go far beyond basic potions at this point, but at this point, I'm just not sure what might be helpful."

"I'm wondering in what manner extradimensional spaces fail there.  If they explode  then it might be worth making a small bag to bring along as a weapon rather than a standard storage device."

In reply to Aztar (msg # 56):

Morteft nods. "I suspect that they are just cut off from the dimension to which they are connected. A bag will probably just be a bag until it is out of the area and then it will again connect to the other dimension."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 57):

Shorty looks up from his picture books.  "somephin make rock people breaks or metal people's get rusts."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 58):

"Great ideas, Shorty." Morteft says, "We need shape change and stone to flesh."

He will gather up the current potions that are already made.

"I can certainly make potions that could affect stone and metal in a negative way, but in my experience, golems are all but immune to magic of any kind.  Now, what I'm less sure of is some sort of rusting potion from the essence of a rust monster.  They tend to be able to rust anything and it doesn't seem to be a magical effect from what I've observed."

"Do we have access to any parts from a rust monster?"

In reply to Aztar (msg # 60):

Morteft says, "Good thinking, Aztar."

In reply to Aztar (msg # 60):

Trinny:"Yes Aztar, there should be some ingredients here that are from rust monsters."  About 6 different containers fly thru the air and settle on one of the large tables.
"Well, there you are."

There seems to be some eyes, parts of their antennae, some liquid and some organs.

"Oh and there is a live one in the back."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 62):

Trinny: "So will you be wanting to stay here for a while or continue on?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 63):

Morteft says, "Not me. Is there anything else we should see?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 64):

Trinny:"Well there is the forge in the basement.  Master Stronginthearm has some nice weapons; but you may be good in that department.  There is also a treasure room that may hold some items of interest.

Of course Dualis has opened up is library and lab for you too."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 65):

Morteft says, "Let's check out the treasure room and then Dualis' place."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 65):

"Dwarf?" asks Warwick.

Trinny: "Indeed so Warwick, a little gruff but likeable enough."




"Then we shall see the treasure room and the forge then off to Dualis'.  Anything more to do here?  Aztar are you going to stay here while we finish the tour?  We can return before heading to Dualis'."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 68):

"I want to meet the smith, then.  Maybe he's got the tools to fix some of the notches in me armor."

"I'm sure that should be no trouble for the master smith.  Let us be off then."

Trinny will head out the door followed by who ever wants to tour the smity.

You make several circles, past the main floor and down below.  Before you looms a large steel door.  It opens as you approach.  You see before you a large cavern, there is flickering light around a corner, could be a large fire.  You also hear the clang of metal on metal, it is fairly rhythmic.  You walk to the corner and around.  You see a large fire, in various areas around the room you see a variety of weapons, armour and other items of war.  Two large giant like people stand beside a smaller figure who is hammering away on would could be an axe head.

They appear not to see you.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 70):

Morteft, never one for polite society, emits a low cough.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 71):

Warwick tromps on ahead, trying to get a view of the smith and his work, without interrupting.

At the cough the two giant humanoids look up, at this you can see they are cyclops!  They each must be at least 20' tall.  They both take 1 step toward you, maintaining a flank around the blacksmith - the blacksmith doesn't look up but keeps hammering.

Does Warwick keep moving forward?  Other actions?

--DM2