In reply to Aoife (msg # 158):

There are twisty corridors three yards wide through each of the gates,
there are areas of differing density, that Aoife marks as being doors.
This area is densely configured, unlike the wide conduits on Mancini's
Map. If this area connects to the main portion of the undercity, it isn't near this chamber.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 159):

Aoife returns and resumes normal form. [Private to GM: But maintains the spell.]

"There are twisty corridors three yards wide through each of the gates, there are areas of differing density, that Aoife marks as being doors. This area is densely configured, unlike the wide conduits on Mancini's Map."

In reply to Aoife (msg # 160):

"Should we go down boss?"

"Can any of you track?"

In reply to Mancini (msg # 162):

I'm good tracking things

"Then you take point. See if you can track the ogres to where they've gone. Hilerno and Ardenas go next to give him some light, and to provide some protection if we're attacked. I'll follow behind with Oly. Norman can guard the rear. Aoife can fly along as she pleases."

Hilerno lights a torch and takes his position, sword in hand.

In reply to Hilerno Orison (msg # 165):

Dellas go down to the level bellow and kneels to the floor looking for some tracks and clues


19:52, Today: Dellas rolled 10 using 3d6.  Tracking Per/A [2] 15.

Ardenas follows Dellas down, careful to walk only where Dellas has already been.  His light dances around the room, always pointing where he's looking.

Oly will follow when it's his turn...

In reply to Oly (msg # 168):

A great many tracks have been through this place, kobolds, trolls, a group of humans, something with small hooves, and also something with large flat feet. Near some of the char marks toward the north easternmost gate,
there are claw marks in the wall, and marks in the ash of something quite large, or several oddly shaped small things, but you aren't sure which.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 169):

Dellas make a hand gesture to the rest of the party pointing to the north easternmost gate.
He tries to walk as silent as possible, blending himself with the shadows.

09:51, Today: Dellas rolled 12 using 3d6.  Stealth 16.

In reply to Dellas (msg # 170):

There are char marks all along the floor by the gate, and deep claw marks on the wall beside it.

The kobold with you shakes his head.
"This is old. The ogres were not in this space."

"Where did you see them?"

In reply to Mancini (msg # 172):

With the group moving, Aoife moves around just ahead of them in bat form, returning to them when they change direction to move ahead in the new direction.

Ardenas also moves as quietly as possible, flanking Dellas so his light shines ahead of them both.

[Private to GM: 18:54, Today: Ardenas Barehand rolled 10 using 3d6.  Stealth (12).]

In reply to kobold (msg # 171):

"My brother, not I. They retreated, and locked the gates, leaving tools behind... and another the ogre snatched."

"Then why are you guiding us instead of your brother?" Mancini asked, sure he'd asked the kobold to send someone who'd seen the ogre. "Never mind. Lead us to where the ogres were seen."

Every few steps, Ardenas looks around the area, the broad beam of his light swinging with each movement of his head.  Within a second or two, each time, he returns to facing forward so his light assists Dellas.

In reply to Mancini (msg # 176):

"My brother has a broken arm, he may never work as a laborer again.
One of the ogres threw a troll skull at him."

In reply to kobold (msg # 178):

Aoife continues to be close to the scouts. She does not seem to like the sound of flying troll skulls...

"Well. We don't expect any laboring from you. Just lead us to where we need to go, and hide if there's trouble."

Ardenas addresses the kobold.  "Was your brother able to have the bones set and splinted, so the arm will heal straight?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 181):

"He was on his way to see the guild surgeon, Master Averus, and was to see Zeel-Zeel after."

A distant thumping can be heard from the northeast gate.

"Don't distract the help—" Mancini begins, stopping at the thumping. "Quickly, this way. Be ready. If these are the ogres, try not to kill any if they attack, not until we can calm them down."