Continuing from Broderick's expedition:

The corridor continues past the unusual configuration of floor and ceiling grates and there are a pair of double doors to the right hand side of the corridor fatened with a thick, rusty chain.

Broderic examines the chains, then turns to the  Fre Noe do you think this also restraints those who perrished and are risen. If so would you be able to rectify both this and the previous restless forms by correctly laying them to rest?

[Private to GM: Are the chains of a similar age and make as the one they found earlier? Does there appear to be any trap?

Rolled 6 v Traps 14]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:04, Sat 16 Mar 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 2):

The chains seem to be of an age with the last set.
"Lay them to rest? Final rest takes most of my energy to bestow and almost a quarter of an hour to perform, and that is for one corpse at a time. I have not the ability to repel them, but there are means to dispose of them, if that is which you desire."
He pats his mace with the palm of his hand.

[Private to Narrator: there are 12 plague zombies within. They can be outrun easily, and below is a staircase into a large area with side rooms. The Hadereum wi.l want this site]

In reply to Frer Noe (msg # 3):

Fre Noe; shall we undertake to rectify both instances of this error in burial, in the manner you have indicated?
This message was last edited by the player at 04:29, Mon 18 Mar 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 4):

"If there are unliving things locked within, for us to enter, they must be released. I fear for them to be given true rest, they must first be dismembered
before it is safe for any lengthy rituals.
I have my mace, three of us hace swords, and yon mechanical man has a setting maul. We should be able to do this."

In reply to Frer Noe (msg # 5):

Can either you or Margaux le Manifique gain some insight to what we will be facing within the room?

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 6):
Margaux clises her eyes.
"Claude says that there are about a dozen unburied dead at the base of the stairs in a large dark room."

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 7):
Four to three;  sounds a challenge. Can you describe them, in the hope Fre Noe ca identify the type they are. I've heard there are many different variations of these foul creatures. [Private to GM: if he can Phylicity also attempts to determine what they are.]
This message was last edited by the player at 00:23, Tue 19 Mar 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 8):

"Claude is uncertain. They have flesh to them, and do not see him. He says there are some kinds that can, who drain energy at a touch, but these are not that kind. He never studied these things when he was able, it did not interest him, and there was already one occultist in our marriage."

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 9):

"I cannot say that I know what they are, I know a little of undead, but more of... other beings."

In reply to Frer Noe (msg # 10):

At least they are mostly physical; which suggest they can be dealt with in a conventional manner. Before the chain securing the door is removed we should decide if we either allow these creatures full access or bar one door. If full access Frer Noe should be in the centre Smasher the Right, I'll take the left; the rest of you in the second and third ranks wherever you think best. If limited access Smasher to the front with Frer Noe and I in support, the rest of the group as they wish behind us.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:30, Sat 23 Mar 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 11):

"You want me to try this lock?"

As there was no reply, from the others, to his question Broderick gave a shrug If you will Thank you Master Timeon once the Chain was removed the door was as quietly as possible opened to allow him to assess the room beyond.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 13):

Timeon struggles with the rusted lock, and snaps off a pick inside it.
"This is two rusty to open gently. Perhaps your automoton might swing the maul at the lock?"

In reply to Timeon (msg # 14):

The ping of Timeons breaking lockpic prompts a Broderick to frown. That's unfortunate; Perhaps a different way. he comments then quietly converses with Clair. After a few seconds he nods.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 15):

After their hushed conversation, with Broderick, Clair steps towards the door and examines the lock and focuses. [Private to GM: Clair will cast Lockmaster on the lock to open it
If this doesn't work she tries Weaken on it smasher can break/crush it.

Both rolls are successful
]
This message was last edited by the player at 00:46, Wed 27 Mar 2019.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 16):

Clairspell takes effect with a loud screech, as the lock was very rusted. The padlock is open, but still connected to the chain. There is a moaning noise within, and the sound of heavy treads on steps.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 17):

Hurridly remove the chain and open the door. Once its open Broderic follows Smasher through to secure the landing, & engage the undead.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 18):

As the doors open, three undead shapes shamble forth, moaning. Several more appear to be behind them on the steps.

Frer Noe is to the left, smasher in the center, and Broderick is to the right. You have initiative, lets roll some attacks.

In reply to Walking corpse (msg # 19):

The priest smashes the first dead things skull, dropping it immediately  to the ground. Another advances, but has bad footing.

In reply to Walking corpse (msg # 19):

Directing Smasher to attack these foul beasts Broderick thrust at the closest advancing monstrosity attempting to incapacitate it[Private to GM: att 6 v13 dam 6 ]
This message was last edited by the player at 19:44, Thu 28 Mar 2019.

As told, Smasher attacks. Swinging his maul at any undead in range.[Private to GM: Att 7 v 15 d 21 crush]

In reply to Smasher (msg # 22):

Smasher splatters his on the ground, where it lies broken, it fingers still grasping, its mouth gnawing on air.

Broderick impales his opponent, it starts walking up the blade!

Broderick's eyes bulge in surprise at the creatures action. Yanking his rapier free He withdraws defensively Gacks Fre Noe you could have given me a heads up that me rapier is no use against these foul things. Master Gaspard do you have a mace or such if so do you mind replacing me at the front while I rearm.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:57, Fri 29 Mar 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 24):

Gaspard, also armed with a rapier and a knife, stabs the creature also, although not as deeply. Being beyond pain, the thing presses forward.
Meanwhile, two more approach Frer Noe and Smasher.

In reply to Gaspard (msg # 25):

The priest readies his mace.
"I am not sure of the bast way to attack these things... not having a stabbing weapon, I never considered it."

From her position near the door Clair focuses, a stone appears in her palm of her hand. It pulses and grows before she hurls it in the direction of the Undead which is giving Broderick and Gaspard problems.

[Private to GM: Stone Missile Create 16
Attack 8
Dam 8 ]

Yanking his rapier from the creatures body Broderick took a back step and readied himself to parry and dodge any possible attacks it may make.

[Private to GM: Retreating dodge 6]
This message was last edited by the player at 10:52, Sun 31 Mar 2019.

Smasher moved forward to the edge of the landing swinging at the next undead that was in range.


[Private to GM: Att 11  dam 27]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 28):

The thing lurches as Broderick withdraws his blade.

Gaspard parries its attack, and cuts off its hand with his edged rapier.

Claire creates her missile, and can hurl it next turn.

Smasher obliterates another.

Frer Noe swings and smashes the shoulder of his, and it staggers forward,
Tripping over the first one, and falling.

Broderick continued to occupy and distract the foul creature allowing Fre Noe & Smasher to destroy those they were able too.[Private to GM: Defend rolled 13 v 10+4 ]

Claire's stone missile strikes it in the chest, crushing ribs and knocking it back.
Gaspard chargrs it, stabbing it in the face, and it collapses.

Smasher continues to attack the undead beasts swinging his maul in an horizontal arc.[Private to GM: Att 11 d 26]

In reply to Smasher (msg # 33):

Frer Noe dodges the injured undead before striking it in the head, and down it goes.

Make an IQ roll.

Broderick waits for another creature approches. When it does he slashes at the foul things outstretched arm. The creature missteped on the  remains of its comerads and its arm suddenly changed position avoiding Broderics attack.[Private to GM: rolled 13 skill 13 missed ]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 35):

Another steps over the one Frer Noe just felled, and Gaspard leaps in to stab it, inflicting some damage. He tries to parry its attack and fails, but its claws do little to his coat of plates.

Smasher splats another...

The one Broderic tried to hit gets a solid claw at him, doing 6 points unless parried.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:28, Wed 10 Apr 2019.

In reply to Walking corpse (msg # 36):

Broderock is knocked back by the foul creature's solid blow; which pushes him 6' away from it.
Grimacing from the impact he prepares to defence against further attacks.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:36, Fri 12 Apr 2019.

Smasher's maul swings towards another of the undead creature. [Private to GM: Did Smasher miss last round?

This round Att 9 d 31]

Clair grimaces at the sight of the effect her stone missile had. Shaking off the gruesome image she focuses on creating a second projectile.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 39):

Clair raises another missile...

Smasher crushes two more (last post edited)

Gaspard stabs twice at the head of his, misses with his rapier, but impales it with his Main Gauche, making it twitch, but not quite killing it.

Frer Noe prepares to swing again at that same undead


With seven corpses piled in the doorway, it is getting harder for the rest to get to you. There are a handful more on the steps, all moaning.

Smasher kept swinging away at the undead creatures that came into range.[Private to GM: att 9 d 29 ]

Broderick helps out with the beast Gaspard is dealing with. Siltaneously directing smasher to move forward.

[Private to GM: att 14 d 4]
This message was last edited by the player at 06:11, Fri 12 Apr 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 42):

Broderick and Frer Noe dispose of that one, and  smasher advances, striking his opponent, but tripping over the pile of corpses. He is now prone, and may take some time to get up.

Clair failed to hit the target, her missile striking the ground just to its right. Bother she exclaimed then focused on forming another.

Broderick scowled as he saw Smasher trip and fall. Moving to a position that would prevent the undead from gaining any advantage against them while it provided his comrades with a flanking position against the undead. Taking up a defensive position.  Instructing smasher to sit up.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:32, Wed 17 Apr 2019.

Smasher sits up as directed.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:34, Wed 17 Apr 2019.

In reply to Smasher (msg # 46):

Smasher needs specific in-character instructions in order to act. As an automaton, he can't decide what to do on his own. Until otherwise instructed, he is face down, holding his maul with both hands.


With Smasher temporardown, Timeon advances with his broadsword drawn.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 47):

[Private to GM: I've amended the posts to reflect this requirement.]

Clair launches her stone missile at an advancing zombie. The stone strikes the undead.
[Private to GM:
Spell 12 v 15
Att 10
Dam 5]
This message was last updated by the player at 17:49, Thu 18 Apr 2019.

In reply to Carruthers (msg # 49):

The golem moves to a kneeling position, his maul is unready.

As Broderick directs Smasher to stand up, he continues to entice and distract the undead creatures, assisting the others to get flanking attacks on these while he defends against any attack directed at him. He quickly assesses the number of undead remaining
This message was last edited by the player at 00:45, Fri 19 Apr 2019.

Clair focuses once again and another stone missile starts to form.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 52):

Aspard stabs at one with his rapier, and misses with his main gauche.
Frer Noe smashes the same one,
Timeon disembowels another.
Smasher rises to its feet and readies its maul.

Clair hurls another stone missile at the closest unengaged zombie, which strikes it with an definitive thud
[Private to GM:
9 spell @15
Att 13
Dam 9]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:52, Sat 20 Apr 2019.

Broderick assists dealing with an injured undead, thrusting at it with his rapier

[Private to GM:
Att 9
Dam 6]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:10, Sun 21 Apr 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 55):

Broderick's thrusting-only rapier does some damage to the one that Timeon slashed, but not enough to fell it.

There are only two at the top of the stairs, as smasher is blocking a third from advancing. The other was stabbed and smashed by Gaspard and Frer Noe, at which one of the two dies Claire throw her missile at? Both are in bad shape.
Are more below...
There

In reply to Narrator (msg # 56):

[Private to GM: one of the one's at the bottom of the stair.]
This message was last edited by the player at 23:08, Sun 21 Apr 2019.

Quickly pulling his rapier from the creature Broderick stabs at the undead again. Timeon have you noticed these things aren't quite easy to deal with using a thrusting weapon? glancing at him with a disappointed expression.

[Private to GM: Att 12
Dam 2]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 58):

Timeon nods, abd slashes with his sword again, this time felling the corpse.
Gaspard tries to slice at the other injured one, and just misses.
Frer Noe is readying his mace.

Claire's missile strikes one next to smasher, who is currently standing on a pile of corpses. Dex check at -2 for smasher.

Smasher stands placing a foot on several cadavers this slips on the gore and tumbles to the ground; landing heavily on the bodies squishing them, and propelling pieces across the ground.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:16, Wed 24 Apr 2019.

In reply to Smasher (msg # 60):

From the doorway you can see:  8 bodies, a mutilated undead struggling with Frer Noe and Gaspard, which has just gouged the swordsman's arm,

Smasher lying on the edge of the landing, which looks like it is space he can fall off
(there are two areas like this, one to either side of the steps)

and two undead coming up the steps, which you cannot actually see, but the way these things are slowly rising and advancing at the same time would imply a set of stairs about two yards wide with a gap to either side of about a yard and a half.

One of those two was struck with a stone missile.  both seem to be having difficulty climbing up, and the injured one falls off to the side with a subsequent splash.

Concerned by Smashers nearness to the Landing's edge Broderick directed Smasher to move back towards the group.

Clair nodded with satisfaction at the effect her missile had as she focused on forming another.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:04, Fri 26 Apr 2019.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 63):

As smasher struggles to walk over a pile of corpses (roll DX-2)

Frer Noe strikes a glancing blow against the wounded dead.
Gaspard tries to stab it in the head, and because it lurches from being struck, he misses, and fails to parry as it claws deeply into his shoulder under his coat of plates, drawing a considerable amount of blood with its talons!

The other one that made it up the stairs trips and collapses onto the other bodies.

Smasher manages to walk over the pile of corpses, reaching the others in the group.

[Private to GM: Smasher rolled 12 v 15 Dex-2 to avoid slipping.]
This message was last edited by the player at 21:04, Fri 26 Apr 2019.

Broderick stabs at the fallen zombie, which is an easier target allowing him to thrust and withdraw his rapier.

[Private to GM:
Att 8
Dam 2]

How badly injured is everyone?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:05, Fri 26 Apr 2019.

Clair launches her stone at the fallen undead

[Private to GM: Spell 12
Att 10
Dam 8]

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 67):

The fallen zombie is fairly damaged. Gaspard has taken a serious hit!
No one else is injured.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 68):

Noting Gaspard's condition Broderick will move to help Fre Noe deal with the standing creature
Fall back Gaspard so Carruthers and Phylicity can attend to your injury he instructs; then directs Smasher to smash the fallen beast.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:50, Fri 26 Apr 2019.

Smasher readies the maul, then strikes the fallen zombie.

[Private to GM:
Att 15 v 15
Dam 25]

In reply to Smasher (msg # 70):

Smasher obliterates the fallen dead.

Timeon tries to swing at the one menacing Gaspard, but his sword goes flying, strikes the wall and falls down with a splash!

Frer Noe notices  Gaspard's wound, and beins to chant something.

Clair readies another stone missile.

Broderick stabs at the zombie stumbling on the gory surface and missing the target

[Private to GM: 15,5 using 3d6,1d6+1.  att & dam.]
This message was last edited by the player at 20:31, Mon 29 Apr 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 73):

The zombie stumbles out into the hallway moaning.

Frer Noe lays hands on Gaspard, who looks a bit better.

Timeon kicks the zombie in the knee, and it faceplants in the hallway.

Within the room is a pile of corpses that Smasher has just stepped over.

Margeaux casts light into the space, and you can see a stairway that descends to a landing and then splits into two staircases.
There is one zombie (injured) on the stair, and below the staircases is s pool, with a fountain spewing water into the pool from the base of the landing.
Below you can see two six foot tall obelisks capped with unlit torcheres
The ceiling is supported by vaulting that ties into pilasters along the walls. There are steps up to a door in the right hand wall.

Something is thrashing in the pool
Map:
https://drive.google.com/file/...SX/view?usp=drivesdk
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:05, Mon 29 Apr 2019.

Taking advantage of the light Margaux provided, Claire loosed her stone missile at the injured zombie. [Private to GM:
 spell 8
Att 12
Dam 6]

Broderick helped despatch the undead Timeon had felled. Do any of you think it worth while to search these bodies? he enquired stabbing at the fallen beast.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:39, Thu 02 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 76):

The undead Claire struck falls down the stairs, and through the fountain into the front of the pool.

Broderick finishes the fallen corpse, which looks to be wearing only loose rags.
None of these look to have pouches, and most don't even to have shoes.

What features of the room do you want to investigate?

Euuu isn't their stench enough for anyone. There's no need to get anymore of them on anyone exclaims Clair.

Broderick directs Smasher to push the corpses off the landing and into the water below. Suspecting that there may be something lurking in the water he carefully watches where the corpses landed to see if there is any movement.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 79):

"Merde! I have to get my sword out of there!"

In reply to Timeon (msg # 80):

Before Timeon moves to search for his sword Clair suggests that he locate it from where they are now; once he's spotted it she can assist to retrieve it from the water.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 22:52, Sun 05 May 2019.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 81):

Timeon points over the left side of the upper platform, behind the stairs that are at the landing below.


Aside from Margeaux's torch level light spell, what illumination is in use?

In reply to Timeon (msg # 82):

Clair looks in the direction Timeon is pointing. Trying to see the sword. Ooc if necessary she uses one of her lightstones to get a better view. (torchlight enchantment)

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 83):

Quickly cleaning the stench and gore from.his rapier Broderich gingerley negotiated the stairs stopping five treads from the landing the others are on to peer around, warily.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 84):

At the landing, stairways continue to floor level to either side. You can  see thar the walled pool extends under all of the stairs and extends in front of them, where the fountainhead gushes forth.

Two of the dead are moving about in the pool, and the water is not clear, so youcannot see Timeon's sword from that height. Some of the bodies you pushed over are floating, others have sunk. The obelisks are topped with iron baskets filled with what looks like kindling.

From what he can see of the room this was an elaborate waste of resources, seeing how its a Crypt the design has been was wasted  Unless there's a hidden or secret door to this chamber there's no point in hanging about here save allowing Timeon to retrieve his sword and after we destroying the zombies that fell into the water and attending to Gaspard's wounds. ooc does he need further healing?
This message was last edited by the player at 23:48, Sat 11 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 86):

This place in no way resembles a crematorium!  Your limited lightning is not showing all of
the details from your position halfway down the first flight of stairs.
It is not without exits, you need to descend with the lights you have or brighten the area.

Get down below and I can add a picture of what it looks like.







This was the map I sent earlier
https://drive.google.com/open?...Be_yi5KO9vNQxRNabxSX



[Private to Narrator:

https://drive.google.com/open?...UBwaFHm2LTxGidmtCNlk
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:56, Sat 11 May 2019.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 87):

ooc Noted thank you

oops meant Crypt. Broderick is applying what Bro Fre mentioned about the other Room they located to this one, both were secured by chained and contain Undead, that other one was to all purposes a Crypt, Broderick assessed the function of this room to be the same.

Waiting for Comment from the others which will help thread progression.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:48, Sat 11 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 88):

As no one of the hirelings seems to have a torch, Margeaux casts a brighter form of light.
The room is ringed by pilasters that support the vaulting of the high ceiling.
To one side, up a short flight of steps is a door.
The fountainhead is shaped like a roaring lion.

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

Thank you Mistress le Manifique your illumination is quite helpful. Standing on the middle landing Broderick assess the room. Looking up towards the group he pointing to the corner to his left Smasher toss the bodies into that corner he directs. Casting an occasional wary glance at the zombies that are moving about in the water. This appears to be quite an ornate room. Clair My dear, would you or perhaps Mistress le Manifique can determine if there is any magical quality to it
This message was last edited by the player at 20:45, Tue 14 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 90):

The only visible exit is the single door up three steps to one side. There looks to be dry wood in the metal baskets atop the obelisks.

Once the landing was clear of the remains Brodrick directed Smasher to descend the stairs one tread at a time to make sure Smasher didn't slip and fall. Accompanying Smasher down the stairs to the lower level then to a spot where they could dispatch the remaining Zombies. Which both set about doing without delay. [Private to GM: Do you want us to make rolls?]

Clair glanced about assessing the room focusing on different areas.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 93):

The otty peers in through the doors.


Below, three badly damaged zombies are half in and half out of the pool, they can be dispatched  easily. There are bodies on the landings and in the pool.

The fountain at the front of the lower landing is shaped like a roaring lion. The water in the pool is murky.

The obelisks are almost nine feet tall, and have iron baskets filled with dry wood.

The arched door to the side is between the pilasters that hold up the arched roof, and a couple steps up.
There does not seem to have been a purpose for the undead being here, unless they were merely tossed in to keep them from rotting in the hallway.

In reply to otty (msg # 94):

Making their way dowh the stairs Broderick instructs Smasher to toss the zombie bodies on the second landing into the corner with the others. Once this is done they continue down the staires. Broderick assists Smasher to dispatch the three remaining Zombies. Once dealt with he directs Smasher to these and the others in the water into the corner.
Assessing the room Broberick examines the obelisk's looking for a means to ignite the wood in their baskets.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 95):

The baskets are just the height that could be reached with a torch.

While Smasher is tossing zombie bodies in the corner Broderick rumbles through the backpack extracting a torch and tinderbox. Creating a spark he ignites the Torch and uses it to light the timber in the basket's.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 97):

As you light the first pile of kindling, the otyugh squeals and retreats.

As you light the second, a stream of gold coins spray out of the lion's mouth and into the pool.

ooc Otty's reaction to him lighting the first basket Broderick wouldn't have ignited the second

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 99):

It only happens when they are lit one at a time...


Ripples spread in the pool from under the stairs toward the front where the coins fell!

In reply to Narrator (msg # 100):

Broderick crossed to Otty resting a calming hand on it. Dearest Clair, or Mistress le Manifique, or Phylicity; be this some enchanted trap. he asked eyeing the pool and such warily.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:28, Mon 20 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 101):

A tentacle rises out of the water, and is surrounded  by roiling water.

Odd's tooth!! Exclaims Broderick retreating from the Tentacle

[Private to GM: Could I get a map showing where party members are]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 103):

Another tentacle rises behind the stairs

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

Broderick alerts everyone about the tentacles, particularly Gaspard who's standing over the water and above whatever the creature is. Timeon we can use the Obelisk's as partial protection. he prompts Manoeuvring towards the first of these while directing Smasher to accompany him and Timeon.

ooc if and when its safe to do so he can slip across to the second.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:19, Fri 24 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 105):

The pillars (pilasters) are attached to the walls. Do you mean the two obelisks with fire baskets?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 106):

Oops yes the obelisk's

From what he's seen of them do these tentacles look like they are the same as Otty's?
This message was last edited by the player at 07:22, Fri 24 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 107):

They are black and oily with suckers, and seem to be more of them than an Otty had.


Timeon ducks behind the obelisk and starts loading his crossbow.

This thing doesn't look at all friendly... Declares Broderick as ge quickly slipps behind the other Obelisk.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 109):

The swordsman backs up toward the central stair.

Heeding Broderick's caution Clair moves away from the entry to allow the warriors to provide some protection and be unimpeded. Holding up a hand she focuses, a small stone appears in her palm.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:51, Sun 26 May 2019.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 111):

Timeon starts to aim at the center of the tentacles.

In reply to Timeon (msg # 112):

a tentacle wraps itself around Gaspard's Leg!

He stabs at it with his rapier, causing it to spray purplish ichor, but it doesn't let go!

Broderick peeks around the column, he was using as cover, just as it grabs Gaspard's leg Does anyone know anything about this type of creature? We need to know how many tentacles it has. he shouts.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:47, Thu 30 May 2019.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 114):

"Claude says it has six, but uses three and aaugh!"


Make will rolls as a wave of alien fear pushes oily into your brains!

[Private to GM: Rolled 11 v will of 15]

Broderick directs Smasher to attack the creatures closest tentacle. He then moves to defend Smasher from any attacks it may direct against Smasher.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 116):

Most of your group resists the mental assault from the thing in the pool,
But Caruthers is slack jawed and trembling, Margeaux is stunned, and Gaspard loses his composure as a second tentacle wraps around his leg and pulls him off the ledge.


Timeon shoots into the space between the tentacles,

Frer Noe descends the staircase, chanting something.

Clair shakes off the mental assault countering it with a stone missile that strikes the body of the creature with an audible thud

[Private to GM: 8 spell @15
8 Att v 14
10 Dam.]

Acting on the directions given Smasher advances on the tentacled beast swinging his maul into the writhing tentacle delivering such a solid blow that it appears to be squished against the ground.
[Private to GM:
Att 8 v 18 Dam 30 ]
This message was last edited by the player at 14:18, Sat 01 June 2019.

In reply to Smasher (msg # 119):

You crit on 6, not 8. The tentacle is smashed against the edge off the pool.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 120):

oops sorry.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 120):

With its other two attacking tentacles, the thing lifts the stunned Gaspard from the landing, and swings him around to the far side of the pool. You can see that his leg looks like it is being squeezed very hard.

In reply to Thing in the pool (msg # 122):

As Margeaux weeps and Timeon reloads his crossbow, Frer Noe continues to chant. The air in front of him on the landing begins to shimmer... and there is a faint smell of ozone in the air.

Broderick notes how the creature is holding Gaspard and thinks it moved him to where he is so that it can bite him. ooc does it look like the creatures torso is in that area? if so he'll inform the others to concentrate their attacks there. Directing Smasher to target the tentacle holding Gaspard, Broderick moves forward alongside Smasher. Broderick stabs at a different Tentacle to the one holding Gaspard.

[Private to GM: Att 12 v 13
Dam 5 imp]
This message was last edited by the player at 22:43, Mon 03 June 2019.

Smasher move forward and swings at the tentacle holding Gaspard, this also connects with a audible squelch.

[Private to GM: Att 10 v 18
Dam 29]

Clair focuses and another stone appears in the palm of her hand then grew in size.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:40, Sun 02 June 2019.

In reply to Clair Leibert (msg # 126):

The swordsman crashes to the floor as smasher pulps the tentacle holding him.  A rather angry looking eye and a mouth lined with teeth form on the stump of the tentacle still wrapped around him. The other end of it disappears into the water.
Meanwhile the second tentacle wrapped on Gaspard's ankle has a hole in it... that looks the same all the way through, as if the thing was completely solid, and it retracts into the water, leaving the swordsman struggling with an apparent eel.

Directing Smasher to continue attacking the beast in the water Broderick thrusts at a tentacle that is accessible his rapier piercing its sinewy appendage.

[Private to GM:

08:24, Today: Secret Roll: Broderick Leibert rolled

Att 11
Dam 6]
This message was last edited by the player at 02:06, Sat 08 June 2019.

Clair hurled her stone missile at the creature.

[Private to GM: 08:25, Today: Secret Roll: Clair Leibert rolled
spell 13
Attack 13
Dam 9
]
This message was last edited by the player at 02:06, Sat 08 June 2019.

Smasher repositions to the keep the beast in range and strikes out once more.[Private to GM: att 11
Dam 22]

In reply to Smasher (msg # 130):

The thing, struck hard enough from above with Claire's missile, for it to set off a bit of thrashing in the water, wraps a tentacle around smasher's maul and yanks on it.

ST check to resist being disarmed!
This message was last edited by the player at 01:46, Sat 08 June 2019.

In reply to Thing in the pool (msg # 131):

The beast lashes out in an attempt to grab Smasher's Maul but isn't quite able to yank it from Smashers near vice Like grip.
[Private to GM: Resist being disarmed 17 v Str 30
13 Under ]
This message was last edited by the player at 02:06, Sat 08 June 2019.

Broderick stabbed at the tentacle that was attempting to wrestle Smashers Maul from him, just as the creatures tentacle was yanked out of the way by Smashers tug.

[Private to GM: Missed]

Clair stepped away from the entry and focused once more, another stone appears in the palm of her hand.

ooc Is Fer Noe still intensifying his spell?

In reply to Smasher (msg # 132):

As a 17, that is a failure (a simple failure, not a crit, which would have knocked onto the ground as well), and the creature pulls away the maul. Smasher is nearly lifted off the ground as it does.

Seeing the creature yank the Maul away from Smasher, Broderick directs Smasher to squish the Teethed portion that's attacking Gaspard. Broderick then stabs at the creature determined not to miss it this time. His rapier pierces the beast solidly

[Private to GM:
Att 14
Dam 6]
This message was last edited by the player at 01:41, Mon 10 June 2019.

Clair steps forward and hurls her stone missile into the tentacled beast. Nodding in satisfaction at its flight and impact, which drove deeply into the creature.

[Private to GM: Spell 14
Att 13
Dam 7]
This message was last edited by the player at 19:38, Mon 10 June 2019.

Smasher movesover to the teethed segment and grabs hold of it and starts to crush the portion.

[Private to GM:
Att 7
Dam 13]

In reply to Smasher (msg # 138):

Smasher punches the partial tentacle wrapped around Gaspard, who is doing poorly.

The rest of the beast retreats below the water, and to the back of the pool after being wounded.


[Private to Smasher:

Just looking over Smasher- were his $1500 (each) weapons accounted for in his cost? That is 6 points alone, and counts for the value, even if manufactured and not bought. Again, orichalcum is usually produced in a time consuming way; first essential earth with a 10x cost in fp, then shape earth with a 10x cost, (and an appropriate  armory roll)followed by earth to stone (metal) with a 10x cost. The first two spells might only cost 10fp each, which is doable, but earth to metal costs 30fp in this respect. Energy reserve and power items are useable, but it would take that and about 3-4 doses of paut.
It this happened off screen, it needs be paid for in points.

His armor (plate) costs $20k, or 40 points, the weapons 6 points, and the golem quite a few as well.]
This message was last edited by the player at 03:01, Fri 14 June 2019.

[Private to GM: Was this a PM posted IC in error?

Just looking over Smasher- were his $1500 (each) weapons accounted for in his cost? That is 6 points alone, and counts for the value, even if manufactured and not bought. Again, orichalcum is usually produced in a time consuming way; first essential earth with a 10x cost in fp, then shape earth with a 10x cost, (and an appropriate  armory roll)followed by earth to stone (metal) with a 10x cost. The first two spells might only cost 10fp each, which is doable, but earth to metal costs 30fp in this respect. Energy reserve and power items are useable, but it would take that and about 3-4 doses of paut.
It this happened off screen, it needs be paid for in points.

His armor (plate) costs $20k, or 40 points, the weapons 6 points, and the golem quite a few as well.]


Broderick continues to stab at the tentacled beast

[Private to GM:
att 10
d 2]

Clair back steps out of possible danger and focuses.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 140):

The creature retreats below the water, a scum of ichor forming on the surface.

In reply to Thing in the pool (msg # 142):

Frer Noe completes his summoning...

In reply to Void brute (msg # 143):

Epilog:

The void brute rips out Frer Noe's throat, the pool creature staches hold
osf Smasher and pulls it into the pool, where it rusts immobile without someone to command it.
The void brute is struck by Claire's missile, and it turns and pursues her.
Broderick runs up the stairs to save her, both are killed, along with Carruthers, who tried to interpose himself between the creature and Claire. Phyliycity the sprite is eaten whole by the void brute.

Gaspard bleeds to death when Frer Noe's lend vitality spell wears off.

Timeon flees out the side door...and somewhere onto tne third level, where he eventually becomes part of a horde of zombies.

Margeaux runs away when she sees the void brute manifest, closing and chaining the door behind her. It never sees her, and Claude, the ghost of her dead husband guides her back to Ashbury's.

The young otyugh runs away, eventually finding its way back to the catchment room, where it locks itself in to be safe.


The curse that animated the zombies reanimates Clair, Gaspard, Carruthers, and Broderick as horde zombies; Frer Noe's devotion leaves him unraiseable as the unnameable thing he served consumes his soul.

The pool creature regenerates its lost limbs and retreats to the deeper pool when the torchieres burn out and the fountain resets...
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:48, Sun 16 June 2019.