In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 325):

The group racks up a fair number of kills, until a distant vellow is heard and dozens start to swarm through the walls again.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 326):

Broderick assesses the situation as scores of rats pore through the holled wall. Quickly assigniblng Smasher to the largest hoard to dispatch as many as he could. He gets the party to regroup away from any escape path the rats may take.

ooc if this means climbing out of the basement that's what they'll do

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 327):

Above you, Voorland is setting up a winch to lower supplies and hoist Smasher.

The rats scatter as you attack,  their attacks coming concurrent with the bellows of the slorn.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 328):

If the group will be able to avoid injury from the rat surges Broderic decides its suitable for them to remain on this level and continue to kill rats. If the number increases to the level where they were taking damage the will relocate to the room above and leave Smasher in the basement to kill as much as he can. Broderic will make note of the frequency and timing of the bellows.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 329):

The surge seems to happen about every forty five minutes or so.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 330):

You here a slam upstairs, and the gruff voice of the smith, "Oh, it's  you again."

A slightly out of breath Dolpho appears at the hatchway, a portable writing desk tucked under one arm.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 330):

Broderick takes note of this, he wonders if this has something to do with anything else that may be taking place at the same time, a possibility could be it be the time it takes the Slorn to move from one point to another then back, or it may be co-incidental. He decides to mention his finding to Ashbury after they've finished this additional task.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 332):

Dolpho proffers the desk to Ludlow, who loops it's strap over his head.
"Hmm, a letter was in progress when
you, ahem, acquired this. Let me see, the ink was capped, good, there is a spare quill, sand, wax and perfect, a lead stylus."

In reply to Ludlow the Munificent (msg # 333):

Noticing Ludlow assisting Dolpho with the portable table and accoutrements Broderick looked on with interest. Well done Master Dolpho. Once the paraphernalia was setup Broderic glanced about the group  Would any of you be a skilled Scribe or Artist.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:50, Thu 25 May 2017.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 334):

"I am a capable cartographer, but sadly nothing polite has ever been said about the degree of refinement of my handwriting."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:47, Fri 26 May 2017.

In reply to Ludlow the Munificent (msg # 335):

Broderick looks at Ludlow and smiles. Excellent, would you be so kind as to undertake the scribing of as many notices as you can?

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 336):

"I thought I was to map. Are you certain that parchment is the ideal medium for this damp environment?"





Ooc: a limner could be hired for $30 a day, and $50 in materials could get you 10-12 signs on wood. Hiring a potter would cost the same, and glazed ceramic signs could ve had for $6 each... although it might take 3 days.  You are being paid $20 each...

Broderick gave Ludlow a nod So you are Master Ludlow, I suspect we can arrange for the signs to be installed after we map the area, at least that way we'll know how many are needed. he agreed then motioned for the group to follow him. Lets see how much we can explore in the short time we have left. Leading the group out of the room through the areas they had passed before to areas they hadn't been.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:34, Sat 27 May 2017.

Within haf n hour, Ludlow has mapped the areas you had explored. You can follow the passage parallel to the water tunnel north or south, or take the western fork the large room with the trebch had opened to before you went east to the north-south passage
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:28, Sun 28 May 2017.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 339):

They continued along the passage which headed west past the well kept room. ooc as mentioned in 208. [Private to GM: Phylicity compairs her map to the one Ludlow is making. Could you provide the map you had created earlier. ]
This message was last edited by the player at 21:12, Sat 27 May 2017.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 340):

https://drive.google.com/file/...3c/view?usp=drivesdk

Immediately to the west (left) the conduit continues, and has a pair of bronze gates to either side, which you saw as being maintained areas of common space like your main area.

Passing the bronze gates, as discretely as they can, the group continues on, cautiously mapping what they can of the complex.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:17, Sun 28 May 2017.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 342):

As you continue to head west, you see another set of gates, about fifty yards along. One of them is bricked up behind it, the other reveals a space choked with rubble.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 343):

The group waits for Ludlow [Private to GM: and Phylicity] to update the map, once done the group continues along the passage.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:24, Wed 31 May 2017.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 344):

The corridor comes to an intersection. To the side of the new corridor is a door.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 345):

Moving a into the side passage to get an idea how far it may extend Broderic pauses as he passes the door. Master Dolpho would you care to assess the workmanship of the door

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 346):

The cutpurse looks over the door.
"Standard build, a lock like the one on the gate, doorframe is
raised, probably to prevent flooding. Nothing looks fishy."
This message was last edited by the player at 22:00, Sat 03 June 2017.

In reply to Dolpho Mercer (msg # 347):

Broderick considers Dolpho's reply then moves closer to the door Is it locked [Private to GM: Using this as a opportunity to subtly assess the portal and lock himself.  I'm assuming these would assist with the process
Observation  14
Smuggling  14
Traps  14]

If it is Broderick rubs his chin and smiles at Dolpho If you would Master Dolpho it appears to be locked

[Private to GM: Watching Dolpho in an attempt to determine the Thieves skill set
Traps  14
Forced Entry 12
Lockpick  11]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 348):

Dolpho kneels and applies oil to the lock to loosen the rust before inserting his picks.
[Private to Broderick Leibert: observation lets you notice behavior, especially patterns, traps lets you see if there are teaps, smuggling lets you hide things. Its reverse, Search, lets you find hiding places where others may have hidden things. Forced entry beeaks down doors loudly, lockpick quietly.]
As far as you can tell, Mercer is better at picking locks than you, and gets the door open smoothly.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:19, Sun 04 June 2017.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 349):

The door opens to reveal a triangular room with a raised well that has a bronze cover.