You're in a dank chamber with rough stone
walls and a damp, oppressive atmosphere.
This large chamber seems to have been
partitioned off into three storerooms, each
piled high with crates and jars; each storage
area is about 20 feet broad and 40 feet
deep, and the areas are separated from one
another by walls of red brick.

To the south, a low shaft leads deeper
into the catacombs. There is no noise except
for the distant drip of water, a faint
scurrying, and the burning of your torches.

One of the small areas contains grain barrels.  The grain is long gone.  The barrels themselves are rotting and show teeth marks from some large creatures.

Another section has piles of old cloth and leather.  It all looks badly rotted.

The last section is piled high with boxes and crates in a haphazard fashion.  There are no visible labels on the boxes.

To the South is a hall.  An old rotting tapestry blocks the view further.

Deniv moves cautiously through the chamber, glancing into each of the sub-chambers as he passes by them towards the opposite tunnel. While they are not likely to be attacked from behimd, he does not feel so secure about the one opposite.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 2):

As he and the group move deeper into the catacombs, Einlian keeps a watch out for moving things, whether that be rats, boxes or anything else including shadows. He wasn't paranoid, not yet, he was using his new found focus that the stresses and dark have brought him.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 4):

Whispering under his breath to whomever can hear.
" I know we dont have another option, but I dont like it down here."

Every so often, Sal stops to listen for scurrying, or anything else that might be larger.

10%...makes it IF I was level 1
10:43, Today: Sal Warth rolled 10 using 1d100.  hear noise.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 5):

Lam tries to keep himself near the middle of the group as they spread out searching the 3 storage area.

OK, That last section looks like a dumping ground of stuff, be extra careful sorting through that area.


Lam goes quiet every time he sees someone concentrating or looking heavily at an area or box, ect. part in waiting for their discovery and part in case he has to react to a threat.

Jory, Check out behind the tapestry carefully to see what we go going on further south along that passage.

Sal doesn't hear anything unusual.

Behind the tapestry, the hall continues South.  Another tapestry is hanging blocking the hall another 20 feet further.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 7):

"Why all these tapestries.  My heart skips a beat everytime we have to move one to see what is beyond."

Taking a deep breath.

"Id assume the goddess is watching out for us, and helping protect us since we are doing some work for her.  I'd hope!"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 8):

Pondering the question and looking around.
The tapestries appear to be acting as doors and the stop the cold getting closer to the building. If not, since there are no tables or chairs, it would be difficult to assume they are just for decoration

Rebeccah readies her bow as her group starts to move down the hall.  "I'm not so sure I agree with you, Einlian.  Do you really think any kind of cold or breeze could move from down here, through the book case, and to the other side of the manor where Keestake was living?  No, there is another purpose to this.  Could they be part of the original decoration when this place was built?"

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 10):

Rebeccas words made sense to him, why would cold or breeze eminate up unless there was something immense further on.

Original decorations? Why not doors though, the tapestries would muffle noise but so would a door to some extent.

We should look behind each one. Same with those crates that, unlike the first few room, were not rotting or broken

In reply to Einlian (msg # 11):

"Right we might find some food, unspoiled, or better yet, water."

Rebeccah looks around her.  "This doesn't seem like the kind of place to find fresh anything.  Not even a fresh corpse. Just be careful.  Keestake was here a long time.  There's no telling what that poor, crazed old man got up to around here."

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 13):

As Lam approaches the tapestries, he looks for any designs or pictures on them.  They may be telling a story as you proceed down he hallway from room to room?  Careful as we go, and keep to a marching order to cover each other as we move and do not get bunched up.

Jory looks at the pictures too as he passes the tapestry into the hallway/catacomb leading south.
He says: "Yes, let's look behind the tapestries, but I think we should continue in the Southern direction."

Rurning back to watch how the search may be going, Deniv makes a suggestion.  Watch the flickering of the torch flames to see where the air is going.  That could lead us to an exit.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 16):

Yeah, like when we found the secret door.

I'll keet an ear ready for that distant drip of water too, it may be coming from a crack big enough to get out of.

The torches do flicker occasionally.  If traced, cracks can be found in the walls.  Small creatures may be able to move through the cracks, but nothing halfling or bigger comes close.

Tath eases along through the darkness with the others, keeping an eye out for any dangers or any sign of a hidden door or fake wall. Occasionally stopping to check an area more completely.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 18):

Sal examines the wall to see if they could possibly dig or pry rocks loose to fit through.
 Being no dwarf, it is really just a bet guess kind of inspection.

Jory studied the tapestry 20 feet down the hall. Is there a picture on it?
What does he see if Jory takes a quick peek behind it?

Tath did a search around the area but found nothing.

Sal's best guess is it would take a lot of work and tools to make them passable.

Jory sees nothing unusual on the tapestry.  It's a simple hunting scene.  When he pulls it aside, he feels resistance and hears a click.  Suddenly, a portion of the roof caves in over everyone between the tapestries.

(Everyone in the area roll a save vs. death.  No, it's not save or die.)

Jory succumbs to the cave-in.

18:32, Today: Jory Ranglore rolled 12 using 1d20.  Saving throw vs death (target 14).

13:17, Today: Tath rolled 2 using 1d20.  Save vs. death.

In reply to Tath (msg # 24):

Pretty sure @ level 0.5 17 misses.
All of the sudden Sal grabs his chest...heart attack...dead!
10:35, Today: Sal Warth rolled 17 using 1d20.  vs DEATH!

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 22):

Einlian rolled 14 using 1d20.  Save vs Death
Unsure if was in area affected but rolled anyway. Unable to find Saving Throws

In reply to Einlian (msg # 26):

Not sure who actually is in the area but does adding Dex help?

At the click and ensuing rush of debris Lam looks up and yells Cave in! cover your head and get out and tries to avoid the main rush of debris and not run over anyone else in the process.


18:10, Today: Lam Durus rolled 12 using 1d20 with rolls of 12.  Lam save or death.

Not near where the others were investigating, Deniv hears the rumble and almost rushes forward to help.  However, he quickly realizes he would be caught in the cave-in as well.
He drops his spear and covers his face as the dust cloud comes rolling outward from the deafening collapse.  He kneels with his hooded cloak drawn arounf him and covering his face until he is sure that the debris and much of the dust has stopped falling.

(You're all level 1.  Did I not post the saving throw chart?  What an ass!)

Einlian seemed to be in the right place at the right time. The cave in missing him, he uses the cloak to shield his face from the dust for a good 20 breaths, just in case.

On moving the cloak from his eyes, Einlian sees what occurred and goes to help.
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In reply to Einlian (msg # 30):

Sal couldn't avoid the rubble, has rock and debris on him.
Rolls the rubble off & brushes off.
"Everyone ok?  What happened, a trap?  Is the Goddess starting to destroy the island already?"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 31):

Seeing some of the others covered in rubble, Einlian goes to help free them and check all is ok. Hearing Sal's query

I'm good. Are you all ok? What happened?

In reply to Einlian (msg # 32):

OOC - no worries, I tried for the life of me to post the Save chart but I could not.

Lam brushes some of the rubble and dust off of him as he proceeds to help the others engulfed in the cave in.  Everyone OK? anyone need help, hey I need a sound off of names who is here standing and moves helping pull those out of the rubble he finds as he listens to the sound off of names.

Deniv shakes the dust from his cloak as he stands, picking up his spear to move to assist anyone trapped.  If necessary, tye spear could make a useful lever.
Is there anyone alive in there?

I was waiting for a DM post before doing anything more.

Sal is able to dodge out of the way of all incoming debris.  (You're thief saving throw is in play.  You made it easily.)

Lam is hit by a few rocks, leaving some nasty scratches and bruises.
14:58, Today: Man in Black rolled 3 using 1d6.  trap damage.


Jory is hit by a few rocks as he dodges out of the way.  Fortunately he's not too terribly hurt.
15:00, Today: Man in Black rolled 3 using 1d6.  trap damage.


Tath is taken completely by surprise and is nearly buried.
15:02, Today: Man in Black rolled 8 using 2d6.  trap damage.


(Someone wake up the cleric!)
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Jory answers Daniv: "Yes, I am alive. I was hit by a few rocks, but I'm doing fine. It's a really nasty trap. Let's see who's missing, uhm Lam? Tath?"

In reply to Jory Ranglore (msg # 36):

Lam here, I hear you Jory, Einlian, Sal - good.  Please get in here and help out, I think Tath is under here somewhere and he will need healing ASAP

While Lam counts off in his head those that call out he continues searching for Tath while helping pull others out.  If he finds Tath, he will tell others where he is and try to administer first aid until Einlian (Our cleric?) gets there I need help Tath is over here and he is hurt real bad.

If after administrating first aid trying to stabilize Tath, no one comes to help Tath and Lam thinks he is going to die before help does arrive and only Lam could save him he will pull on of his will and call upon all that is right and good and lay on hands to Tath.  Tath, I give to you all that is good and just from me to you, stay with me lad help is here.
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In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 37):

Finishing removing debri and dusting off a bit, thankfully he cas see a little in the dark!

Arriving after Lam performs his miracle.

"Is he ok? I had to gather my bearings, myself.  Helping support Tath's head.  Just looking at Lam in awe, after his miraculous performance."

Shaking his head to regain his composure.
"Tath, are you ok?" Gently slapping his cheeks.  "Wake up.  You survived a sinking ship, Goblins, snuck past Orcs, a crazed old man, and a Goddess, surely you wont let a few rocks extinguish your life?

Deniv assists in moving rocks and debris from those trapped.  At one point, he looks up and calls out, Rebeccah!  Is there a healing prayer in what Athena gave you?  We're going to need it!

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 39):

Hearing that someone had been almost buried, Einlian dug deep inside himself and powered through moving rocks.

Lam's hands begin to glow.  Tath's eyes pop open as the worst of his wounds begin to heal.

(+2 hp)

Tath breaths heavily for a second looking around for a second with a bit of confusion before relaxing. "Thanks, I was nearly gone."

Rebeccah gasps when she sees most of the group covered in a cave-in.  She drops her bow and rushes in to help with the wounded.  Grimacing as the rough stone cuts into her bare feet, she moves to Tath's side and sends a prayer to Athena for healing.

10:23, Today: Rebeccah rolled 4 using 1d8.  Cure Light Wounds.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 43):

Lan sighs and takes a quick break looking at his hands a moment as Tath comes too, You had me there a moment Tath, glad you are back.

Seeing Rebecca come over, Rebecca, glad you came, Tath needs a bit more help but and turns to the rest of the group then bac I am not sure yet if any others will need your help too.

Lam gets up, OK head count, who is missing and surveys the group again (anyone missing). If so he will try to search the rubble some more.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 44):

"That you had us there for a moment."

Also looking around to see if anyone is buried under the rubble.

"Not noticing anyone, "Lets get off this goddess forsaken island.  Lead on Lam!"

Satisfied that everyone was at least alive

That was close, lets be more mindful as we move along, disturbing rotting wood or rubble may cause another one of those.
Before moving on, Einlian looks up to see what the cave in had opened up overhead, in case a way out was discovered.

There is just more rock overhead.

On the other side of the trap is another room nearly identical to the one the group started in.  There are three storage areas on the East side of the room.  The first one is crammed full of crates and boxes.  The second one is similar, but there are slightly fewer boxes.  The last one contains a well.  The hall continues South on the other side of the room.

"I'm sorry I can't do more," Rebeccah replies, seeming a bit stunned at what she had already done.  She tears off strips from the hem of her dress and binds up what wounds remain.

She stays near the back of the group with her bow ready just in case.  Hopefully there weren't any more traps to worry about, but she wasn't taking any chances.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 48):


Smiles to Rebecca, Rebecca, you did great.  We have to enjoy the gifts our goddess gives us.

Turns to Jory,  Please Check out the well, be careful Lam assess the group and asks Daniv and Melisana please cover Jory.

Looks at the second room, Sal, Edward and Tath, would you mind checking out the one with Less crates and boxes. pointing it out

Then turns and points to the first room crammed with boxes and crates  Einlan, Gunnar and Kerkrin Can you three please check out the first room here but take your time sifting through them as it is a mess. 

Rebecca with your bow and Leozaren stay with me in the center of the three rooms to cover everyone in each room and watch the hallway too.  I hate spreading us out so, but us three here should be able to help react to any threat before the others so be on the look out. ,

Deniv moves with his torch to help light the area for those opening crates, but he wonders about the well.  All of the dust is making his throat feel dry enough to cough up dust balls.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 49):

Einlian does as requested, taking a light from Daniv to get illuminatiin for his own torch.

It may take us a while but I'm sure together we can get this checked and made safe in case there is need to re-enter

After dusting himself off a little Tath joined the others "Thank you Rebeccah and Lam for the healing, and everyone else. You could have just left me and continued on, so I am grateful."

He then went to check out the crates along with Sal and Edward. Keeping a watchful eye out for any other traps or nasty surprises.

In reply to Tath (msg # 52):

Hearing Tath's words, Leaving you would have been wrong, especially after everything we've been through recently
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In reply to Einlian (msg # 53):

As the group spreads out and searches Lam also quietly says to Tath but loud enough the whole group can hear, We wold not leave another of our group members behind nor give up on them so fear not Tath, I wold not have left you without giving all I had to rescue you.

AS he surveys the rooms and hallways Keep a sharp eye and ear group, this place is only just starting with us and time is against us.

Rebeccah parks herself against the wall where she has a view of all the supply areas at once.  She has an arrow ready on her bow just in case.  "Careful with those boxes.  I don't think I can heal anymore, and my dress is getting short enough already."

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 55):

After hearing Rebeccah's comment about her dress, Sal leans against the wall and places his hand on his face.
"Oh no, I think I need healing, or a bandage.  Rebeccah, could you make more bandages for me to use, from your dress?"

Deniv looks up from watching and assisting the others looking through the boxes and crates.  Hey!  Improper!  Very rude!
He goes back to helping, shaking his head.  He may find himself in the position of acting like a thief or a grave robber, but that does not mean one has to lack manners.  Courtesy, propriety, and respect are valuable commodities when operating a tavern, even when it comes to those with whom you are familiar.  Of course, the quality and state of their current clothing leaves a lot to be desired.  But that is no excuse in his mind fir such comments.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 57):

"Sorry, I was just having fun.  It was a compliment."

Sal straighten's up and goes back to rummaging through stuff.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 57):

Einlian smiles and shakes his head at the attempted humour.

Calling over his shoulder "If we find something appropriate Rebecca, we'll let you know. We may get lucky and find some material.
Sal, what colour dress would you like?

In reply to Einlian (msg # 59):

Laughing, at Einlian, comment.
"Well if the dress is for me, I prefer a slimming color, but if it is for Rebeccah, I think she would look fetching is a green dress."
Looking over at Rebeccah to make sure she interpreted his humor for what it was, just for fun.
"What color do you prefer Rebeccah?"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 60):

Einlian nods and carries on searching, focusig his strength to get his muscles working properly, rather than having them aching, as they would after not being used much since he was free on the dockside working as a Porter.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 61):


Lam chuckles at Rebeccahs comment, I too wish for our group to not have to continue to have you hem away your clothing, ducks his head, not that you are not um but well you see, loosing your clothing is not a favorable thing to happen and um

then at Sals comment, Sal, careful with your jests for Rebeccah would have to start hemming your own cloths or worse, mine so best be careful my friend with your injury occurrences

then chuckles in thought of course Sal our goddesses laws is such that I can be your healer and lay my hands on you instead and smiles at Sal then turns and continues watching the group.

Then following the jesting with Einlian and Sal, Sal, I think a fine red gown with frills and long sleeves will suite you best especially if you want to be bandaged all the time.  Plus I'll have you be point man instead of Jory which will help that out and grins, but I will still Lay my hands on you for your healing so no worries there. and grins again

Thinking there is more then one way to keep this group together and survive this ordeal so a little tactful reactions instead of a hard line one should steer the groups course better too and the more we can jest and have fun the better we all will be.

Looking over to Rebeccah, green would suite you fine and ... um then turns and continues watching for trouble

The first cubby is crammed packed pretty tightly.  Some of them seemed to have been forced into position.  So far, none of the boxes hold anything useful.  If they held anything, they had long rotted to unidentifiable rubbish.

As Sal, Edward and Tath begin to search through the second supply, a loud squeak is all the warning they get as some rats the size of dogs swarm out and attack to defend their nest.

18:59, Today: Man in Black rolled 3 using 1d6.  monster init.

18:51, Today: Man in Black rolled 4 using 1d6.  heroes init.

18:51, Today: Man in Black rolled 6 using 1d6.  surprise?


The well is dark and deep, but the sound of rushing water can be heard echoing up the shaft.  An old bucket sits nearby, but the rope has long since rotted away.

(The party seems to have honed their reflexes from their ordeal and react before the rats can attack. I believe there is three, but I don't have the book right now.)

Rebeccah chuckles at Sal's humor as she lays a hand on Daniv's shoulder.  "It's ok, Daniv.  The darker the circumstances, the darker the humor.  I think we could all use a good laugh."

"I prefer blue," she says, gesturing towards her dress.  Not only was it torn short well above her knees, it was also covered in mud, blood, and dirt.  "But I wouldn't blame you for not being able to tell.  Though to be honest, I really don't want to wear anything found down here in a tomb." 

She jumps in surprise as the rats appear.  Her first arrow flies wildly off course, but her second at least hits close.  (At least it looks like a miss.)

11:08, Today: Rebeccah rolled 13 using 1d20.  attack.

11:07, Today: Rebeccah rolled 4 using 1d20.  attack .

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 64):

Listening to Rebeccah, then hearing the squeaks, Sal pulls in tight against the wall.
Attempting to stay hidden, and flank a rat, or get behind it.  from the side, or rear he will unleash the might of his trusty dagger, or he wont.



Made move silently, missed hide in shadows.
10:58, Today: Sal Warth rolled 30 using 1d100.  hide in shadows 25%.

10:57, Today: Sal Warth rolled 21 using 1d100.  move silently 25%.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 65):

Seeing the rats swarm out Lam calls Rebeccah, cover us with the bow but watch shooting us instead of the rats then keep on eye on the rest of the group

La, pulls his spear out to attack the rats calling to Leozaren Get your weapon out and help me attack these rats!!

As he rushes to attack the rats, Lam calls out Rats attacking Sal, Tath and Edward everyone else, watch yourselves and be ready to help

21:46, Today: Lam Durus rolled 12 using 1d20, unique dice with rolls of 12.  Rat attack.
21:46, Today: Lam Durus rolled 7 using 1d6+2, unique dice with rolls of 5.  Rat damage.


Note: Anything evil within a 10' radius of Lam has a -2 to hit.
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Unsure what to do for the best, leave the two he is with to help against the rats or stop and wait, Einlian decides on the latter, watching in case more appear.

You got this, we are hear if need us. Too many cooks as my mum used to say. Remembering his mum at a time like this, he hit a box with his fist, smashing the side of the unmoving, offending box.

Stepping back Tath stabs at the closest rat with his spear as it moves close.

12:24, Today: Tath rolled 5 using 1d6.  Damage.

12:24, Today: Tath rolled 14 using 1d20.  To Hit Rat.

Deniv sets down his spear inexchange for his shortbow.  As soon as he is able, he fires off two shots in rapid succession, hoping beyond hope to actually hit a rat, but to no avail.


19:21, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 1 using 1d6.  Damage.
19:21, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 6 using 1d6.  Damage.
19:13, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 2 using 1d20.
19:13, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 8 using 1d20.  Shoot arrow.

(13 just gets in there for Rebeccah.  Rolled damage.)

Rebeccah's 2nd shot is right on target.  Her arrow skewers a large rat, killing it instantly.

Sal quietly creeps up on the rats.

Lam rushes in to engage the rats.  He swings away at one of them, shaving off a few hairs.

Tath runs his target through with the spear, killing it.

Daniv fires his bow, but his arrows all miss the mark.

Edward swings clumsily with his club.

Kerkrin uses his heavy crossbow, pinning a rat to a crate.  It squirms in vain as it dies.

A rat snaps at Edward, but he is able to keep out of reach.

The last rat ducks under Sal's knife attack and clamps down on his leg, piercing deep.  (-3 HP)

The heroes maintain the initiative and continue their attacks.

(Leozaren never had stats.  He died of exposure before the temple.  You still have Edward (druid) and Kerkrin (Cleric) to command.)
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In reply to Man in Black (msg # 70):

Sal winces in pain, since the attack did more than 1/2 hit HP.

Dagger out, angry as Hell, he swings at the mangy beast.

"Die you large oversized sewer scum!"

His dagger swings wide & strikes the beast square in the flank.  Dagger doesn't sink very far, but still a hit!
(I'll edit if he missed)

 hit AC 1      for 1 damage.
09:31, Today: Sal Warth rolled 1 using 1d4.  damage rat .

09:31, Today: Sal Warth rolled 19 using 1d20.  hit rat with dagger.

Rebeccah draws more arrows and keeps firing.  She finds shooting through a melee to be a lot more difficult.



22:39, Today: Rebeccah rolled 11 using 1d20.  attack.

22:39, Today: Rebeccah rolled 12 using 1d20.  attack.

Again, Deniv attempts to put two arrows into one of the rats, but the first shot is very poorly aimed.

01:01, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 2 using 1d6.
01:01, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 5 using 1d6.  Damage.
01:00, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 14 using 1d20.  Shortbow.
01:00, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 12 using 1d20.  An attempt to avoid hitting an ally?
01:00, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 1 using 1d20.  Shortbow.

Einlian, watching the valiant attempts to stave off the giant rodents watches the backs of those fighting and those searching boxes. He would go in but there doesn't appear to be much room and one of the rats is already dead but what were they protecting?

In reply to Einlian (msg # 74):

Lam shifts and takes due care at his next stab of his spear and cuts deeply into a rat trying to bit everyone's ankles.  Keep up the attacks we have to kill them before they gang up on one of us.

9:13, Today: Lam Durus rolled 6 using 1d6 with rolls of 6 +1 Str = 7.  Rat damage.

19:13, Today: Lam Durus rolled 15 using 1d20 with rolls of 15.  Lam attack.

Tath shook the dead rat loose and took a stab at another rat.

21:02, Today: Tath rolled 1 using 1d6.  Damage.

21:01, Today: Tath rolled 10 using 1d20.  Atack on another rat.

(Sorry about the long pause.  Got pretty busy for a bit.)

The party finishes off the remaining rats.  All is quiet now.  There doesn't appear to be any more rats hidden in the junk pile.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 77):

Wiping the blood from his dagger.
"Wow, who knew they could get to be so large?  Or pack such a bite.  One more bite like that and I don't think I would still be here with the rest of you."
Kicking over one of the dead corpses.  "Hmm, looks like there is enough meat on them to feed one or two of us.  If we only had more time.  Lets press on, I am anxious to get out of here, and back to civilization."

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 78):

Sighing and whipping his brow, Sal, you are right on all accounts. Lam, will go over and check out Sal's wound then see how sturdy is is.   Let's check that bite out, hhmm, turns to Rebeccah a moment then back to Sal, softly chuckles, OK, Sal, tear off a strip of cleanish cloth off your shirt so we can bandage this wound before it gets infected.  looks at Rebeccah, ah, Rebbeccah a little guidance on bandaging could be helpful though Sal looks up at him, smiles I can not guarantee her bedside manors yet and grins.

Gets up and turnes to the group

Did anyone find anything?

Looks about for answers then asks
Besides Sal getting bit, everyone else OK?   

turns to Jory,

Jory, find anything in the well?
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In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 79):

Not found anything here. Looks like you managed those rodents of unusual size pretty well.

Nothing out of the ordinary is found in the rats' nest.  There are old scraps of cloth, bones, and rusted bits of metal.  And poop.  By the gods, so much poop!

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 81):

"Luckily there doesn't seem to be anymore.  I know with the normal sized rodents there can be dozens of them.  Maybe they ran out of food, and the rest are our foraging.  I don't want to be here when they return.  Lets press forward!"

Or maybe they ate the others.  They were large enough.  The tone of Deniv's voice indicates that he would rather be elsewhere.
Have we found anything in the other crates?  He looks about, wondering when they are going to find what they need and get off the island.
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"Tying a bandage around a wound is the extent of my healing knowledge.  I'm sure anyone here can do just as well or better."  She retrieves what arrows she can while the others discuss the habits of rats.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 84):

Without even looking over, he responded to Rebeccah
It's like getting a cut on a packing crate; remove offending thing, get cloth to put on wound, get another bit of cloth to hold other cloth on wound.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 85):

Well Rebeccah, I did not know if the goddess had given you something extra when she gifted you with her priestly abilities.

Being a wood worker I have had my far share of cuts, slices and limb re attachments but (pauses at the look of that last statement) smiles, no not me my uncle got a bad um yea, where was I, OK, nothing special here then.

OK, Lets keep moving, we have little time left and no way out yet.

The well?  Then continue on down the path.
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In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 86):

"Agreed Lets press on, I cant wait to have a warm  meal and nice mug of locally brewed ale!"

Dagger out, and hand on his wound, he follows Lam deeper into the abyss catacombs.

South of the chamber is another hallway.  The floor here is buckled and cracking.  Kerkrin shakes his head.  "I don't like the looks of this."

Rebeccah looks nervously down the hall.  "I'm really afraid the next words out of your mouth are to send the lightweights to test it."

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 89):

Lam laughs a moment as he looks at the passage and Rebeccah's comment.  Well, We either have to figure out how to pass this safely or find a secret door around this or hope the well actually is another way out.  hm, Jory, that well you checked out, did it have water at the bottom?  How far down could you see?

OOC-is the floor actually crackling or cracked?

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 90):

Looking over the party, and once again picking on Rebeccah.
"Lam maybe you could toss her over to safety.  That would be a sight to see!"
Laughing at his own comment.

"I am no construction builder or anything but I could go first and inspect the flooring as I go across.  Maybe I am not the most qualified, but I can be light on my feet need be."

Deniv falls back towards the end of the party, using his spear to help protect the party from any attackers that may come up behind them.  Considering his performance in the combats in which he has participated, he certainly hopes no attacks will come from that quarter.
But, just in case, he constantly looks over his shoulder and above justto be on the look out.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 91):

Listening and watching, learning the capabilities of his companions, Einlian steps forward to examine the floor.

holding a hand up and crching then almost laying down to scan across the floor... Shuuuussh
Running his hand over the cracks, checking some of the raised stones, putting a little pressure on the buckled areas and carefully listening.  moving over the floor like a spider, carefully and with measured steps, checking each spot before moving forward, taking his time.

Once a trapped bt of floor is found or not found, the Monk looks back and nods.

12:26, Today: Einlian rolled 10 using 1d100. Find Traps. Made by 15%

In reply to Einlian (msg # 93):

Lam holds up his hand for quiet and watches as Einlian moves through the passageway checking as he goes.

He motions for Jory to quietly move up next and waves Sal back for the moment and scans the group to make sure all are in positions back a bit out of harms way hopefully but able to come if needed.

With the signal for quiet Tath moves back. Using the time to slowly checkt the well and walls for any hidden passages.

21:46, Today: Tath rolled 6 using 1d6.  Find Secret Door.

The floor has cracks running through it and is buckled like there is some kind of pressure.  The floor here is not cut out of the stone like the rest of the catacombs.  Each stone is a cut piece laid in a pattern.  Why here of all places is a mystery.  No mechanism to suggest a trap is noticed.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 96):

Speaking as much to himself as the party There seems to be some pattern here, can you see it?

Watching the pattern, Einlian trys to work out what it represents or if there is a 'path' of soughts within.

Let me know if you want a roll here please

You could use a spear to see if there are pressure plates by tapping ahead.
It seems like a silly idea, possibly even dangerous, but no more dangerous than just forging on ahead.  He moves forward towards the area, but stops before entering it.
That way, could possibly trigger it without being hurt.  Well, possibly.

22:45, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 10 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.
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In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 98):

Lam stands next to Daniv agreeing with a slight hhmm as he surveys the patterns trying to make out what it could be and then concentrates even harder for any signs of danger (detect evil) down the passage way and around him (60' radius).

There is no discernible pattern.  No trap is apparent.  (This is truly one of those old school, non-sensical, how the hell did this get put there, kind of thing.)

Deniv steps forward, tapping at the stone between cracks with the butt of the spear in front of him, and moves across the stone floor.

Einlian was convinced there were no traps in the cracks and after examining the pattern more closely, slowly carries on across the floor.

It appears to just be a pattern, maybe this area is special for some reason, a lot of down here doesn't make sense.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 102):

"Glad you made it across safely! I didn't want to be the first one across, thats for sure!  Who knows what could have happened. Floor could have opened up and ate you,or something."

Before crossing with the rest, Sal tries to get as tall as he can.  Standing on his tip toes to glance across the floor.
"Hmm, weird. I thought there might be a pattern or something but I can't make it out."

Looking for similar shaped "tiles"  Sal will try to only sep on those similar tiles.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 103):

Lam shrugs after concentrating - Well, I did not detect any ill (evil) about us but best if we cross one at a time.

Turns to the rest of he group, Ok, Daniv next, Edward, Gunnar, Kerkrin, Leozeran, Melisana, Sal, Tath and myself.  and Einlan, good job and scout ahead a bit to cover our next moves further down, Daniv cover Einlan when across.

Hold up his hand a moment to Sal, Sal, be careful, you are still beat up some.


OOC -  I am sure one or two I listed is not with us anymore - sorry about that.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 104):

On getting to the other side, Einlian stood tall, looked back and waited.

Once Lam had given instruction to move on, he does, being careful of floor, walls and roof.

Daniv taps his spear on the stone and nothing happens.  When he takes a step, the stones underneath begin to shift and fall away from the constant pressure.

(Make a save vs. Death.)

19:41, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 6 using 1d20.  Save vs Death, 13+.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 107):

While standing at the passage entrance (on solid ground lol) directing everybody across the passage in order, Lam turns at Danivs scream and tries to grab him and either catch and pull him up and back to him or hold him from falling all the way through.

If it works, hang on Daniv I got you, grab the edging and climb out.
If not, Oh NO, everyone stop, Get rope or something Daniv fell.



OOC - not sure if this attempt to save Daniv wil work or no and not sure what I had to roll to here is what I did rol - chuckle, made my Dex check if that counts ;)

09:43, Today: Lam Durus rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  Try to grab/pull Daniv before he completly falls .

Daniv spent a second too long on the odd stonework.  The pieces under his weight dropped out from beneath him before he could react.  Lam leaps forward with reflexes he didn't know he had and grabs Daniv by the arm before he can disappear.  The opening goes down deep into the darkness.  The sound of rocks landing in water can be heard.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 109):

Picturing Indiana Jones scene here!

"Be careful, Lam do you have him?"
Trying to grab Lam, to make sure he doesn't fall in.

The spear drops from Deniv's grip as he tries to stop his plummet.  Then he fwels the tight grip on his wrist, and the wrenching of his shoulder as he fall is suddenly arrested by it.  Ow!
He looks up at Lam, gratitude in his eyes.  Thank you.  He begins to try to climb back up.
20:59, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 30 using 1d100.  Climb @ 85%.

Watching in shock as the floor collapsed beneath Daniv, Einlian drew a deep breath as Lam thrust his arm out to grab the falling man.

"Not so much a trap as a bridge. It appears quick soft movement is called for. I shall attempt to catch anyone who jumps. Have we found a rope yet?"

Rebeccah has her hands on her chest and a shocked look on her face.  "Thank the goddess!  I saw you vanish and thought the worst.  Lam, that was incredible."

"Didn't somebody grab strips of the sail cloth to tie into a rope before we left the ship?"

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 113):

With a grunt and a moan from the shock and sudden yanking of his entire body from the force of grabbing onto Daniv as he fell, Lam quickly comes to his senses knowing his quick crazy and desperate grab at Deniv succeeded.   He now uses all his might while setting his feet to keep himself from also going over with Daniv while starting to pull him out.

Between gritted teeth Hold on Daniv, By the goddess I got you and while holding onto Daniv he leans his entire body back in an effort to slowly pull Daniv up enough for him to get a grab on the side helping to be pulled out.

Daniv, Grab the edge,  the solid edge and help me pull you out, there, good.

Lam feels someone grab his sides and braces him from falling Thanks, still gritting his teeth as he pulls Daniv out, We cannot loose another one of us so easily.

Once Daniv is securely up and out of immediate danger, Lam almost collapses, gadzooks that hurt, my, my shoulder feels like rubber and oddly my ears are ringing.

Lam turns to the one who helped grab him, Sal, and smiles, thank you for your quick help, i, i was afraid my heroic effort would only get the two of us killed and with great physical effort, Lam pats Sal on the shoulder Thanks .

Once recovered, Lam smiles up at Rebeccah Rebeccah, I only reacted to the danger but thanks. I hope I do  not have to do something crazy like that again. Lam turns to Daniv  Daniv, I think we shall have to rethink our crossing, right.  taking a deep breath you good?


Then Lam turns to the group - suggestions?  Ideas?  There is water way down there, plus the well probably leads to that water.  Maybe a fresh underground lake or maybe a way out if we could safely get down.

Hearing the first ideas, Lam sighs and shakes his head in thought, way to risky but crossing is as risky.  Looks to Einlan already across Einlian, How wide do you suppose this bridge is and how far across does it go?

Einlian croaches so low he is almost laying down and looks across to see if the collapsed 'Bridge' goes underneath his colleagues, then leans over to check under his position.

Rising slowly again, the nimble young man gives his best guesses.

If we rope off or you throwone end over, we can try and cross, alternatvely, one of us could decent and see whats below in a safe manner, being lowered whilst climbing.

Set fire to a bit of cloth and drop it, that should show us how deep it is.  I'll take a quick look around this side for anything useful.

Einlian can see that the unstable part is only about 10-12 feet, starting from where Daniv fell through.  It's as wide as the hallway.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 116):

Standing in the back, now just watching as things unfold.
Racking his brain trying to think of a way to cross, safely.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 117):

Einlian, really 10 - 12' long and encompassing the whole passageway across.  wow, OK, you made it across because of a lot of luck and balancing out your weight so. hhmm,

Lam looks up at the ceiling, then the walls for any crevices or rough surfaces and even a mini ledge of sorts they could use to help cross.

OK, what stuff did we uncover back in the rooms we could build a makeshift bridge or even a rope type bridge out of?  Those tapestries hanging down, how strong are they?  those sail ropes we made?  Even if we can build a short ramp sturdy enough to try jumping across?

Lam look back over to Einlian Einlian, did you find anything over there to help us across?

After Einlian responds:

OK, thanks Einlian, now We need a quick inventory here to see what we got to make it across? Lam chuckles softly or even down to possibly swim out.


Scratches his head a moment then looks to the group.

Let's drop a small burning torch or piece of wood to see how far down to the water and maybe reveal anything as it falls.  Lam looks for someone to hand him a burning piece to drop then

Einlian, when I drop this look from your side to see what you can see, distance down and if it reveals anything on the way down. then drops it down and watches.

(I guess I should have clarified.  Since Daniv was the first to try to walk through, he tripped the 'trap.'  So that invalidates any attempts to move that were posted before I could reply.  Else everyone else would be rolling death saves.  There's a trick to getting across that someone mentioned...)

Einlian looked on, trying to figure out how the area collapsed and how, if at all, they could get across.

With his idea of dropping burning cloth taken up by Lam, he hoped that the water below may hold a safer way out, he could swim but wasn't sure of anyone else, he had only seen a few of them come out of the boat swimming when it was grounded, others bobbed or were quickly helped to the shore.

Tah looked around for a bit, then looked over at the others "I may have a way to help cross if that is what we want." Taking off the old cloak they had scavenged fro the orcs. "We cut these into strips, then twist them and ty them end to end to make a rope. Throw one end to Einlian and starting with the lightest we cross one at a time. With the strongest getting the honor of going last. Or if needed we can lower someone down to check below."

In reply to Tath (msg # 121):

Lam sighs, Yes, we shall make a rope out of the sails and cloths BUT only if it will be sturdy enough to handle our weight.

Lam looks over at Einlian, We are going to try to use a rope type bridge unless it is not that far down to the water hang tight.

Lets take a look at far down the water is, get the rope made and set up we are losing daylight. Chuckles, a little humor

(Nobody has made it across yet.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 123):

OOC - Oh, I thought Einlian did.

A bit shaken by falling into the trap, Deniv walks back towards the crates to see if the wood from any of them is solid.  Or if it all rotting away.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 125):

As the group searches for and prepares to find a way across or down, Lam mentions, Hey, everyone try to stay with a buddy as you move about, I am not sure what else may be down here.  OK.

I'm wondering if any of these crates are sturdy enough to build a bridge or ladder
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" I don't think we have that kind of time.  I vote we tie some cloth together and see what is at the bottom"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 128):

Yup, that is I hope what those that can tie and or make rope or the likes can do for us.   I am a woodworker so I could look at making a short ramp or a way to have a long length of wood to go across but that is time and a lot of skill.

The wood is all rotten and wouldn't be able to hold much weight.

(Someone already mentioned a simple plan to get across.  Remember, the stones don't start shifting right away.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 130):

Lam sets back a moment in thought talking out loud, OK, all that is back there is Rotted wood, so no short ramp sturdy enough to try jumping across?  using rope and jumping across, 10-12 feet is a long way to jump but having the rope on if you fall and we hold the other end may help you from falling into the water?

Lam sighs, moves back to the group

OK I think it appears quick soft movement is called for.  it is about 10-12 feet long, starting from where Daniv fell through and It's as wide as the hallway so it is a big space.   like A bridge about rotted out so if you try to spread your weight out like balancing out your weight on more then one stone and move somewhat quickly but not at a hard pounding run one might be able to cross. shrugs his shoulders and continues  do not stand too long on one stone.  Not sure crawling across is best either but that spreads the weight out and not stopping, crawling on different stones as you make your way across so no full weight on any one stone like a spider or bug may work best. Not sure if there is one path solid enough to cross but ..

Looks to the group, any other ideas?
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In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 131):

"Ok, looks like quick nimble feet are in order.  Lets move, I don't want this tunnel to be my tomb when the island sinks or is destroyed."

Bending over and touching his toes, and stretching upwards in a sarcastic way.

"Lets do this, who is first?"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 132):

I'm prepared to go first, I'm quite light on my feet too.
If there are no objections! I'll take what we have of a rope so I can pull people on if they set the drop going

He couldn't think of any other way to ensure peoples safety, he'd rely on his agility like when running over the boxes he did as a Porter on the docks.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 133):

Lam again stands near the edge ready to try to grab anyone who may fall within his reach. OK, one at a time, Once you pass my reach your on your own so be careful but swift.  Once on the other side do the same as I am here to be ready to help grab anyone just in case

(Again, sorry about the long wait.  So many distractions.  Anyway, I like to have a solid action posted before I make it happen.  It looks more like prep talk to me, which is why I haven't resolved anything.  I've had too many "but I didn't say I did it yet" after disaster struck to make me want to jump ahead.  In the interest of saving time....)

Einlian takes a deep breath and runs swiftly across the floor.  His steps are quick enough that none of the stones shift, allowing him to reach the other side safely.

Tath looked around "Okay, who wants to go next?"

Rebeccah holds her breath as Einlian runs across.  She exhaled loudly when he makes it.

"I think my light body should go before big bruises like Lam."  She grabs the rope after it is sent back and makes her attempt.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 137):

Pleased that Einlan made it, Lam help Rebeccah next, What you calling me fat  and laughs, tred lightly but fast - good luck and goddesses speed Rebeccah.

Again Lam will be here at the edge just on case something happens in the first few steps


everyone line up hold the rope and then be ready next, Lighter and nimbler first (or however they lineup behind Lam).  I'll be last just in case my fat body causes trouble on the bridge to nowhere and softly chuckles as Rebeccah dashes across.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 138):

Sal patiently waits his turn, checking the rear.
"It would be bad if something snuck up from behind."

When it's his turn he darts across.


Well not sure what a SEX check is, but Sal is definitely a man.   DEX...I meant DEX
16:44, Today: Sal Warth rolled 6 using 1d20.  sex check .

When his time comes up, Deniv takes his place upon the rope and begins his crossing.

10:57, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 52 using 1d100.  Climb walls 85%.
10:57, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 15 using 1d20.  Dex 15 check.

As each member of the groups runs across, Einlian pulls on the rope quickly catching them as they crest the edge and the rope becomes superfluous. Then again throws the end back over.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 141):

Lam does the same catching the rope back and handing it off for the next one.

OOC - I'll wait till the end to roll in case I need rolls for something else.

Once the group figures out the trick to getting across the trap, they safely arrive at the other side.  The hallway goes on further, with another hall branching off to their left.  About another 30 feet down, the hall turns to the left.  On the inner side of each hall are five doors.  None of the doors are marked.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 143):

Lam moves up and quietly asks, Jory and Daniv - check each door for traps then listen.

Lam turns an asks, Kerkrin to keep an eye on the left passage, Einlian to cover Jory & Daniv.   Melisana, Sal and Rebeccah to stand back watching the way they came and Tath to watch past the doors where the hallway curves to the left but stay put just keep an eye on that area.  Lam is centered in the group ready to react accordingly.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 144):

Understood
Einlian positioned himself to watch over Jory and Daniv

Selecting the first hall, Daniv moves to each door.  He inspects each thoroughly, waiting to see if there is anything in need of disarming, before leaning in carefully to listen.
20:31, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 10 using 1d100.  Hear Noise @ 10%.
20:31, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 65 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.

20:31, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 56 using 1d100.  Hear Noise @ 10%.
20:31, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 69 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.

20:30, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 15 using 1d100.  Hear Noise @ 10%.
20:30, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 28 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.

20:30, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 38 using 1d100.  Hear Noise @ 10%.
20:30, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 44 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.

17:02, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 37 using 1d100.  Hear Noise @ 10%.
17:02, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 73 using 1d100.  Find Traps @ 20%.

Rebeccah stands with her bow, watching back the way they came just in case.  She didn't think there was anything that could.  What was worrying her was what still lay ahead.

Tath stood watch as requested.

The first door Daniv checks nearly ends badly.  A crossbow hooked up to fire at whoever opens the door goes unnoticed.  Fortunately the bolt streaks past him to shatter on the stone walls.  Even more bad luck, the trap wasn't even protecting anything.  The other doors are safely opened, but are equally devoid of wealth.  It appears to be mostly old supplies to shelter anyone down here.  None of it appears to have passed the test of time.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 149):

Sal inspects where the traps were sprung from to green any information how they were made & triggered, etc.

"Why all these traps?   Maybe to keep people in?"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 150):

Maybe there is a secret door in the room?

In reply to Einlian (msg # 151):

"Great idea!"

Sal starts feeling the sides of the walls, the floor.  Looking for any edge lifted, spaced poorly, or a breeze.

Missed
17:37, Today: Sal Warth rolled 87 using 1d100.  find secrets .

"I don't see anything out of the ordinary here.  A second look is always welcome, but I think the traps were placed for fun"

The trap is a crude one.  It was a crossbow secured to a heavy table.  A wire stretching from the door activated the crossbow when it was opened.

There are no secret doors.  All of the rooms in this hall are the same size.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 153):

"Well at least we now have another means to defend ourselves, both the crossbow and the wire"

In reply to Einlian (msg # 154):

Yes, great idea Einlian, gather up the crossbow and heavy cable.


Sighing as Lam looks in both passageways directions

OK, which way, further down or left here hhmm

With a decisive stride

Jory, Sal, scout this first left (the one before the 5 rooms) and the rest shall follow, Melisana and myself will follow last to keep an eye if anuything comes out the other passage.

Smiling, Lead on and watch for traps and other not good things along the way,

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 155):

Einlian will dismantle the wire and wind it up in a wide coil, then get the Crossbow and the bolt bits if it is possible so he can figure how to make a new one, even if its just the tip and flight ends.

The wire is thin and light and could be useful again for setting other traps.  The crossbow is old and worn and barely useful as a weapon.  It's damage and accuracy will be reduced.  The bolt fired was the only one in the room.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 157):

After examining the crossbow, Einlian pipes up. It looks like this is nearly beyong repair, it may work but not as good as could do if new. No spare bolts though.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 158):

Smiles a Elian, your call on the crossbow, at east carry it until we realize it is of no help anymore. The wire will be useful I am sure.

Rebeccah leans against the wall and lowers her bow.  It didn't seem like there was anything else living down here.  As things settled down slightly, she could feel her exhaustion threatening to return.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 160):

AS Lam makes sure sure the group members are prepared and ready as they move out he notices Rebeccahs slight pause.

Rebeccahs, we shall see the light of day and enjoy a good rest soon enough on a soft bed, but for bow I rear we need to be ready. and smiles at her.

Turning to the group as they move about/along to keep them focused

OK we are doing good, keep an eye out as we go, once we are out of here we will have time to recollect and enjoy a bit of rest but for now, heads up, eyes alert and look for anything to get us out of here.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 161):

"Lets push on.  Rebeccah we are almost out of here!"
_{"I hope."}

Seeing Rebekah struggling, Einlian puts the crossbow at his side attached by cord at his belt and moves over.

Would you like help? Put your arm around my should and I'll help you if it meets your need. He wasn't sure how to help but felt it appropriate to offer aid.
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(There's still the doors on the other side.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 164):

OOC - Oh, I did nor realize that sorry.

Lam turns back to Jory and Daniv - OK, good job on those doors, now can you guys check these other doors.  Same process everyone as before.

Lam stands center and awaits the check traps and listen routine on those doors.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 165):

Sal moves over to the door.
Runs his hand around the edges, and then the walls nearby.  Looks at the ground for any kind of pressure plate, than then places his ear to the door.

"Sh, give me a second.  Ok, this door seems to be fine.  Ready, and I will open it."

14:57, Today: Sal Warth rolled 97 using 1d100.  hear noise.
14:57, Today: Sal Warth rolled 41 using 1d100.  check traps.

Tath remained silent and still watching the corridor, trying to keep from making undo noise that may distract those searching.

The door appears safe.  Sal opens it and finds more old junk.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 168):

Swinging the door open.
"Look, more junk!  Why cant we catch a break, we need to get off this forsaken island before it starts sinking!"

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 169):

Einlian pipes up "You say junk, I say that there may be something of use, cord, cloth that can be made into bandages, a lump of metal or wood that can be used to test the floor"

In reply to Einlian (msg # 170):

Einlian, true, go ahead and search it if you like just be careful in case there is something in there not friendly

Once done with all the doors - OK guys lets move on down the first left (in message 155 :In reply to Einlian (msg # 155):

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The rest of the rooms are pretty much the same.  There are no more traps but plenty more junk.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 172):

Einlian takes a moment to search the junk for anything that could end up being useful, including as replacement parts for Crossbows (strings etc) or for making new bolts.

Daniv follows silently for now, not taking the lead in anything for the moment.  Not since the near miss with the crossbow trap.  He feels a bit shaken, and not at all sure of his usefulness at this point.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 174):

Lam shakes his head, junk, I guess when this place was thriving this area would not be filled with junk but valuable stuff.

turning to the group, OK, lets get moving, time is a wasting and right now we must move on.

Jory, Sal, lead on and be careful as you go.  Me and Melisana will take rear guard.  everyione else spread out behind Jory and Sal.

And signals for the group to move out.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 175):

After looking about for some time and picking up little bits that may become useful, Einlian hears the call to move on and does so.

ooc: any sharp bits of broken pottery that can be make into crossbow heads or a fighting stick {bo-stick (5ft long double taper )or jo-stick (3ft long single taper)}

With the search complete Tath followed Jory and Sal when they were ready to move on down the hall. Watching for any sign of possible traps or dangers.

In reply to Tath (msg # 177):

Sal, who wants to get out of here, moves onward. "No need to ask me twice, I am ready to leave this island behind us!  No offense goddess."  He says looking upward as if the goddess could hear him.

Leading forward, he tries to pay attention to the ground, walls, anything that could possibly be a trap.  "Caution is our ally, no need taking a crossbow bolt to the chest because of haste."


If you needed any kind of roll.
08:43, Today: Sal Warth rolled 37 using 1d100.  check traps as he walks .

The group realizes that they have explored every hall and every door.  There is no tomb, no boat, and no exit.  They had to have missed something.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 179):

At the dead end or end of the underground area, Lam almost says a word or two not appropriately but stops short of it.

OK, We need to spread out and slowly back rack looking for secret doors, walls or something false as we have explored this whole area.  If we find nothing on this side we will have to recross and try the well and that area again.

So, spread out and start searching.

Lam will pick spots along the hallway and search and continue checking best he can.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 180):

"I just want out of here!"
Sal turns around, and starts searching the walls they came from.
"There has to be a way out of here, this can't be how it ends."


If you wanted a roll of any kind
06:44, Today: Sal Warth rolled 9 using 1d100.  searching the walls.

Tath sighs in disgust, "Guess this race is far from over." Turning and moving with the others back the way they came, watching for any sign of a possible exit.

"Maybe we should have lowered someone down on a rope at the pit."

In reply to Tath (msg # 182):

Maybe where the Crossbows were, could have missed something

In reply to Einlian (msg # 183):

As Lam searches [OOC- not sure about any rolls so I will roll a D100 in case too for this sectin] Fret not friends, we will find a way out of here and continue on spreading the word of our goddess and bring good to people a-pressed sighs, and stop slavery if that is possible.

Nods to Tath, the pit and the well our my next areas we will concentrate on too but yes Einlian, we will search all the way back in case we missed it along this areas way.

Keep searching, I prey we find a way off this island in time.

18:54, Today: Lam Durus rolled 53 using 1d100 with rolls of 53.  Search area.
OOC - wel if that is not a middle of the ground roll, lol Lam searches the middle of the hallwyas and floors, rooms  lol never know
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In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 184):

Einlian helps with searching.

00:20, Today: Einlian rolled 57 using 1d100.  Search Area
Edit: Find Traps is at 25%. Do you want me to roll for more?
* Crossbow room: 07:57, Today: Einlian rolled 57 using 1d100.  Search.
* Across from Crossbow room: 07:57, Today: Einlian rolled 88 using 1d100.  Search.
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Daniv begins to look around in search if some kind of opening or doorway that may lead them to that which they seek.  The artifacts they were told were hidden here, and a way out.
I am going to use Find and Remove Traps.  That is the closest thing I can think of.  Unless our resident dwarf is still around.
20:10, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 45 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.
20:10, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 2 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.
20:09, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 45 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.
20:09, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 70 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.
20:09, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 44 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.

The party gives the South end of the catacombs a thorough searching.  The walls are all solid.  No switches or secrets can be spotted.  The floors are all equally solid.  The small rooms are all the same size and hide no secrets.

When Deniv returns to the rest of the group from his own searches, he sees the looks upon the faces of the others as they return.
Perhaps the answers lie within the well.  Or, at the beneath that floor trap.  I believe we have rope.  We could send someone down to look.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 188):

Lam gathers the group = OK, I see by the looks of everyone faces no luck on this side.

am turns to Daniv
Yea Daniv, I am thinking the well or rope down to the water below the trap/denigrated bridge.

Sighs, Ok group, two things we can do, send over to the other side a few lighter quicker people to check out the well or we send someone down a rope to check out what is below the denigrating bridge Daniv almost fell through or a bit of both searching.

Looks to the group, I think though we need what rope we have to search both places so let's try the roping down the bridge to see what is down there, then cross and try the well.

Looks for confirmation as he starts heading back the way they came.

OOC - I assume/guess we searched all of the area beyond the bridge - if not Lam would have the group check that area too then if nothing found head to the bridge,

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 189):

The bridge comes up first, so lets try there first. Maybe a hole halfway down!

How much rope do we have?

The view from up top reveals nothing more.  The rock walls are solid all the way down to the swift moving water.  The well is a similar situation.  Most of the group can easily agree that this is an unlikely means of escape.  The North side of the bridge has not been thoroughly searched.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 191):

Lam looks at the drop from the bridge - Dang straight down and nothing obvious to see.   Lets move and check the well out next - at the well. again a nicely bored well hole with nothing obvious. 

Lam sighs and pauses a moment This is getting tougher to find our way out -

Lam looks to the group, OK, group let's spread out again like before and search the North side of this bridge - chuckles in pure frustration, let's give it a once over and then some, we need to find our way out.

Lam will search again the floors of the hallways and then rooms, tapping, scrapping, slowly moving his torch for a change in the smoke direction plus swishing his hands across all the surfaces he can looking for that crack or crevice.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 192):

Lam urges his comrades to search every nok and crany  We must find a way out quickly


At some point knowing it is coming down to the well, Einlian and Jory, check the well out the rest of us will move to help and be ready for abything you guys find.

(Hint: you were interrupted before an area could be completely searched.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 194):

Did we check all the area when that roof collapsed?

In reply to Einlian (msg # 195):

Sorry didnt realize it was so long since I posted.  I check all the time.

It must have been where we fought something.  we blasted through a room or hallway, and missed it.
Anyone good at making a map?

Taking one of the torches, Deniv moves back to the area where the floor had collapsed, and he had nearly fallen in behind it.
Once there, he begins to search around the area immediately on their current side of it.

As the debris pile is searched, the sounds of shifting sounds from above.  Could the orcs be trying to dig their way down?  It does appear that trying to remove too much here at the bottom will cause more debris to fall out of the chute.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 198):

Thinking on the shoot "What if more of the rubble falls out, do you think the shoot would become accessible?"

In reply to Einlian (msg # 199):

Standing there watching the efforts of Daniv then the sounds of movement and finally Einlians question, Lam  brightens up.

Daniv, you may be on to something but Orc, Goblin or whatever lays on the other side, we are stuck here and if we can clear the debris out of the chute and have a way out, well, looks around to the group, If we show a strong enough presence maybe we can negotiate our way out with out a fight.  BUT let's prepare.  MAybe less blood can be shed and us out of here.

Daniv keep digging, not so drastically to avoid any excess collapsing, Jory, Einlian  and Kerkrin, lend a hand.   


Leozaren, Sal and Tath, help move the debris away as they dig it out.

Melisana, with your bows at the ready, if anything tries to attack us from above down the shut, well shoot at them.

Rebeccah Keep watch on the ceiling just n case you see a major collapse immanent to warn us while I'll stand back ready to intercept anything that gets down here.

Sound good, OK lets get at it.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 200):

Without as much as a peep, Sal starts moving debris.  Sure he wold like to get out with out hard labor, or a fight but a way out is after all a way out.
Making a statement, to no one in particular.

"I hope we can get out, before this island sinks!  We still need to find a boat, or raft!"

Deniv stops and steps away from the rubble.  If they are digging down from up there, I have no intention of helping them.
He moves to search other ares they had not searched before.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 202):

OK, Daniv my have a point.  Everyone stop and be quiet and please listen for digging from above.

When everyone stops working, the distinct sound of digging can be heard coming from above.

"What about that junk pile over there?"  She points to the junk pile next to the rats' nest and well.  "You never finished going through when the rats came out to attack."

In reply to Melisana (msg # 205):

Turning to Melisana, OK, good thought let's not leave any stone un turned.  Some of you go search the pile of junk - maybe there is a way out, and Melisana and I will cover you in case more rats come out.   I need one to keep listening at the chute for progress of our foe above.   Now lets start looking and I am up for any other suggestions, even chceking he well out again.

Deniv moves over to the pile and beguns to sift through it carefully.  He wants to be sure not to miss anything important.
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In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 207):

If we find nothing more n this pile then he North side of the bridge will be next.

(This is the North side of the bridge and the middle of the dungeon.)

After a short time, all the junk is pushed aside.  A bare wall stares back at the group.

With a shrug and a glance at the others, Daniv begins to search the wall and the floor and ceiling for anything that might trigger a secret door.
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In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 210):

Sal with slight desperation frantically starts searching the wall, too.  Searching the corners, cracks, anything that might trigger or push or slide, or a breeze, possibly sunlight.
"Sunlight would be a welcome sight.  The warmth on my skin, a nice breeze from the ocean."

He says while searching.




04:40, Today: Sal Warth rolled 54 using 1d100.  search wall for secrets.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 211):

Looking at the blank wall, turning left to that side of the area then right side , Lam eyes those areas to see if they missed an area besides this room.

This is the middle so maybe a way back up, Jory, Einlian look too. 

Rebeccah fingers her bow nervously as she watches the cave in.  If all those orcs and goblins made it down here with them, there was no chance for survival.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 212):

Einlian has kept back, too many cooks and all that. He cast his gaze from a slight distance but then stepped up.

"We need to be methodical, Move things the search, move next lot, then move next."

As the noise from above gets louder, the search gets desperate. Something had to be here.  There was nowhere else to go.  Dani moves his hands across the wall until he brushes across a crack that was almost too small to feel.  His fingers trace the crack and discover a button.  Once pushed, there is a click and a portion of the wall pushes in to reveal a hidden passage.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 215):

At first shocked they (Daniv) found something then quickly coming to his senses, Daniv Jory, quick check for traps and tell me where this secret passage goes then start to move if clear, we are about out of time. Turns to the rest of the group, OK, may have a way out, move in and get ready to go if Daniv and Jory find nothing and we can proceed.

As Lam pulls his bow out, Rebeccah, you and I will have to be last with our bows to cover the group if the Orcs/goblin break through before we can get out.  Sal, your help to possibly close this once we are through, even if just to hide in here til they pass further into the caves.

Looks to Daniv and Jory Daniv, Jory, if clear, keep going and check a little as you go but time is of the essence so no dilly dally. and grins

Daniv begins searching for traps every five feet into the corridor that he moves cautiously.
01:22, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 14 using 1d100.
01:22, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 33 using 1d100.
01:22, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 62 using 1d100.
01:22, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 21 using 1d100.
01:22, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 61 using 1d100.  Find and Remove Traps @ 20%.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 216):

As he waits for Daniv and Jory, Einlian (if near enough) puts rocks and rubble back near where the Orcs et al are likely to get in.
"This may slow them a little while they check it safe down there" as he points to the newly found exit.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 218):

With beads of sweat forming on his forehead.  Pressure of death from Orcs, rubble, cave in, island sinking, he just can't seem to escape.  Sal runs his hands around the door.  Checking for traps, and seeing how the door operates, so he is familiar with how to close it quickly.

Accidentally rolled a d20 first....then a natural 100!!  Never did that before in years on here!

07:27, Today: Sal Warth rolled 100 using 1d100.
07:27, Today: Sal Warth rolled 17 using 1d20.

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 219):

OOC - Sigh I have and it turned out bad for me but hey gulp that 100 maybe it is a good thing like a sign form our goddess :)

The air in here is different.  It is more dank, more foul, but still breathable.  There are no indication of traps or anything having moved through here in a great while.  After closing the door, the group moves slowly through the long tunnel.  No traps are noticed or tripped.

Finally the tunnel opens up into a large room, around 80 to 90 square feet.  There are three large niches in the East wall.  It looks like there may be a fourth one that had been bricked up.  The first one is empty, but the other two are occupied.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 221):

Looking around the room "This is a big room"
ooc: How is it lit?

Seeing the large niches in the walls, Einlian wonders about the missing one.

"Is that one blocked up or is it a false lead?"  Einlian goes to check out all four niches staring with the one that isn't there.

22:03, Today: Einlian rolled 31 using 1d100.  Find Traps.
25% chance
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In reply to Einlian (msg # 222):

Entering the room and closing the door.
"It smells old in here, older than the other areas."

Thankfully with the low light Sal can see a little bit, due to his halfling heritage.
following Einlan's lead Sal starts also checking the blocked up niche.
"Must be trying to keep something in or out, either way it appears to be the only way, for now."

Running his hands along the blocks, looking for a button, or loose brick, or breeze, or sign of light, anything!

14:15, Today: Sal Warth rolled 35 using 1d100.  check for secrets .
14:15, Today: Sal Warth rolled 51 using 1d100.  check niche for traps.


Fairly content with his job at searching for traps then secret buttons/doors/etc.

"The only way I can tell to check this niche is with force.  Einlain, do you want to double check?"

Rebeccah waits near the tunnel, expecting the next thing to jump out at the group.  "I had hoped to breathe fresh air at the end of this tunnel.  Could it be behind the brick wall?" 

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 223):

Lets do it

Einlian presses against the wall in the niche, judging the wall, feeling the different bricks for temperature change, for looseness, checking the mortar, scrapping a bit away to see how crumbly it is.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 225):

Lam stands a moment in the rooms entrance, OK, search that brick wall for a way out,

Tath  check out the closest niche with something in it, I will check out the further niche with something in it.   Rebeccah and Melisana cover us with bows,  Kirkrin back up Tath, Jory back me up.  Let's look for a way out

It seems to me that we are just going further underground, Daniv advises.  Perhaps not downward, but maybe more laterally.
He is starting to feel uncomfortable about how long they have been down there.  It would be really bad if the artifacts were back up with the orcs....

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 227):

Hearing the concerns of his fellow shipwreck mates, Einlian saw the Wisdom in sharing.

"Daniv, I feel your concerns but do not let them turn to anguish, that will not only make you feel worse but could mean you miss something you otherwise wouldn't.

If an exit is found, up, down or straight on, it takes us away from the Orc with potential for getting out. We can always come back when better prepared and better equipped"

Then turns back and continues a meticulous search of the alcove.

Kerkrin eyes the South wall.  "That wall ain't natural.  T'is covering something up."

Daniv, Einlian, and Sal figure the brick wall is pretty normal.  There are no secret latches or traps that he can spot. There is a plaque on the wall:


They determine nothing short of force is going to open up that tomb.  They do remember Keestake talking about the boy being interred with his boat.

As Tath and Lam approach the niches, they can see the bodies of the Sea King and his wife lying upon their slabs.  The bodies are eerily fresh.  Though the wounds of their deaths show, they otherwise have no sign of rot or decay.
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In reply to Man in Black (msg # 229):

Careful Tath, these two look dead and resting peacefully but I fear some type of ... of spell is upon hem for they should be long past this mortal world and gifted to the next realm to rule over.   Do not touch anything.  The Twentieth Year of Viledel's Reign was ..  OOC was how long ago??

Upon hearing Kerkrin declare an interesting fact about the south wall, Lam turns, Kerkrin - check it out but be careful, Rebeccah keep a better eye on him.  Jory go help Kirkrin.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 230):

"I don't like the looks of this.  Bodies not that long decayed, and no way out, except back to Orcs.  Why go on?"
Looking around the room for another way out, on the walls, or floor, anywhere!



19:31, Today: Sal Warth rolled 35 using 1d100.  find secret .

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 231):

Seeing the growing alarm in Sal, Lam calmly stats Be patient my friend, we will get out soon enough.  and smiles genuinely

As Tath and Lam moved towards the tombs, the two corpses begin to stir!  The dead king and queen slowly crawl from where they had lain for 60 years.

(Lam, roll initiative for the group.)

(The brick wall is just that, a brick wall.  You're confident that it holds no secrets.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 233):

uummm, just a brick wall, maybe was going to be something then wasn't! whispers Einlian, then he hears movement not heard previously, a scrapping behind him.

Oh, manure, Daniv mutters as the bodies begin to move.  He has his shortbow and his daggers, but had lost his spear in the pit trap debacle.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 235):

"Move!"   Sal shouts to let the others know the bodies are moving, and to say get out of there!
"This goes from worse to worse-r!"
Moving away from the corpses.  Not seeing a clear way out.
"Maybe they are stirring because we are to close?  Try backing up."

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 236):

Hearing the shout, calmly turning, Einlian looked in astonishment, the spoke, not to the group but to the now moving corpse.

Great King, Orcs come to these depths, we struggle to cope, can you assist us? it was worth a try.
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In reply to Einlian (msg # 237):

22:00, Today: Lam Durus rolled 8 using 1d10 with rolls of 8.  Init for the group.

OOC Not sure if it is a D10 or not so if not, let me know if you need another die rolled.  I hope high is good.

Lam, seeing the corpse rise err crawl toward them, he shouts, back up, but be read to surround and fight em if need be. He pulls out his spear, ready to attack if need be but also hoping his gods gift may keep them at bay long enough to find a way out (Paladin protection from evil??)

Kerkrin!! did you find anything on the South wall, anyone else find a way out.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 238):

Lam gives up a little ground just in case the dead do not attack, if they poise themselves to attack, Lam will defend himself but he s still hoping his gods holy protection holds back the dead.

19:52, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC party, rolled 6 using 1d6.  initiative.

19:52, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombies, rolled 6 using 1d6.  initiative.

(D6, actually.  Tie goes to the heroes.  Post your actions.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 240):

Einlian appears non-threatening, staying near where he stands, arms and hands out and open yet ready to change at a moments notice.

In reply to Einlian (msg # 241):

Seeing no other means of deflecting the undead/zombies, Lam moves to block them best he can pulling his spear out and if attacked will attack back the one attacking him.  "Stand close to me if you can and unfortunately we must send the king and queen to a more permanent resting spot"


OOC - So the lower the roll the better LOL   Lam, more or less pokes at the air above him then hopes his protection from evil takes affect.
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Rebeccah wasn't waiting around to see their intent.  There were no stories that she had heard that described the undead as helpful.  "I don't think they're here to help," she shouts as her shaky fingers shoot arrows at the walking corpse of the king.

14:43, Today: Rebeccah rolled 4,4 using 1d20,1d6.  attack, damage.

14:43, Today: Rebeccah rolled 8,4 using 1d20,1d6.  attack, damage.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 243):

Lam nods in response to Rebeccah - probably true but I'll know so if hey try to attack me through my goddesses protection. (Protectin from evil 10')

Daniv takes his bow, nocking arrows to fire at the king.
18:45, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 4 using 1d6.  Damage.
18:45, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 3 using 1d6.  Damage.
18:45, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 8 using 1d20.  Arrow shot.
18:45, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 13 using 1d20.  Arrow shot.

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 245):

Sal, following the rest of the group Dagger out, he throws it at the dead from a distance.

The dagger hits the wall next to the dead with a resounding THUD.
"Well thats not good, glad I have two of them, and wont do that again!"


Hit AC 11...plus any penalties for not being proficient!

14:04, Today: Sal Warth rolled 9 using 1d20.  attack the dead .

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 246):

Lam winces as the thudding dagger  lands on the floor - "Oh bother, guess it is to be what it is"  and shifts his spear ready to strike if the undead/dead king attacks him.  Hoping his holy protections aid him.   Will roll an attack if attacked - not sure the protection form evil will deter the king from attacking Lam and serve to block the kings movement a round or two for the group to organize their defenses.

Missiles fly as the former king and queen shuffle away from their resting places.  Wood and steel clatter on the walls and floors as they miss their targets.  The dead royals shamble closer, staring ahead with dead eyes.

(Well that was easy.  Nobody hit anything.  Roll Init.  1d6)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 248):

Seeing an opportunity with nobody actually hitting the Royal Dead "Good King and Queen, as you can see, we don't mean to hurt you, the dead walking sends anguish"

The monk is not sure how this would help with those he speaks to seeming to have no sign of understanding.

(Einlian rolled a 5 for Initiative)

In reply to Einlian (msg # 249):

Lam turns to the group, I do believe we will have to do our goddess's bidding and send these two to there final resting place once and for all especially since the goddess herself will be forever taking this island and all on it to her final resting lace. so I will try this one more time


Lam turns and calls to the Royal zombies, Your goddess sent us to escape her island before she sends it and all left on it with her to eternal peace.  We only wish to pass through to the sea, we are not interested in your royal stuff, show us or point to us the way out in the name of the goddess.   Lam moves back a step to see if they react differently to his request

If they continue on toward him with no change in course, Lam jabs his spear at the closest zombie yelling, We shall send you back to your goddess once and for all.

In reply to Lam Durus (msg # 250):

Sal stays in the background, searching with his eyes, for a way out.  Frightened by the opposing force approaching, he is starting to panic.

11:07, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombies, rolled 3 using 1d6.  initiative.

Einlian speaks, but the walking corpses show no reaction.

(Make your actions.  The king and queen are upon you.)

Tath makes a clumsy attack with his weapon.

(Anyone remember what weapons Tath had?  He never updated his sheet.)

17:02, Today: Tath rolled 2 using 1d20.  attack.

Kerkrin, unnerved by facing the undead, fires a bolt into the floor.

17:05, Today: Kerkrin rolled 4 using 1d20.  attack.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 252):

Assuming that the Royals are actually Attacking rather than pointing/leading us out...

Einlian stands back no longer and tries to intervene. Punches nearest Royal.

(Einlian rolls 19 to Punch Attack. Rolls 1 for Punch Damage)
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Rebeccah sets her sights on the queen and sends a couple of arrows her way.  She manages to hit with one, but just barely.

10:57, Today: Rebeccah rolled 1 using 1d6.  damage.

10:53, Today: Rebeccah rolled 14 using 1d20.  attack.

10:52, Today: Rebeccah rolled 11 using 1d20.  attack.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 256):

Seeing Lam has no affect on the royal dead nor anything but there response is attacking the grop, Lam steps up and stabs at the closes Royal zombie (OOC - not sure which one was actually nearest to Lam).

And probably misses with a 9.  but the stab looked good :)
This message was last edited by the player at 20:08, Sun 20 Jan 2019.

Pulling one of his dwindling supply of arrows, Daniv tries to maneuver to a position where he can get a good shot at the king.
15:15, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 4 using 1d6.  Damage?
15:15, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 15 using 1d20.  Attack with shortbow.
15:14, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 5 using 1d6.  Initiative.

Rebeccah's arrow strikes the queen's arm.  She doesn't even flinch as she staggers forward.

Einlian rushes in to engage the queen, pummeling her to little effect.

Daniv aims true, striking the king in his chest.  Though it would have felled a normal man, the Sea King gave no more reaction than the queen with the arrow in her arm.

The dead monarchs strike back clumsily.


20:33, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombies, rolled 1 using 1d6.  initiative.

20:33, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC king, rolled 1 using 1d20.  attack.

20:32, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC queen, rolled 1 using 1d20.  attack.

(Heroes are up again.  I can't believe I just rolled three 1's in a row.)

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 259):

Noticing the attacks have little effect, Sal searches with his eyes for somtheing htat might stop them.
"Maybe they are looking for something, or a missing part of themselves, or, not sure."
If possible Sal will try to dart past them, to get a better look into their coffins.

If you needed a roll of some kind.
08:58, Today: Sal Warth rolled 10 using 1d20.  dex check .

In reply to Sal Warth (msg # 260):

This is what I hoped.  A way out maybe, something that says "We are Back" perhaps?

Rebeccah grabs more arrows, launching as fast as she can.  "Don't stop now!  They certainly won't!"


20:14, Today: Rebeccah rolled 4 using 1d6.

20:14, Today: Rebeccah rolled 15 using 1d20.  attack.

20:14, Today: Rebeccah rolled 8 using 1d20.  attack.

In reply to Rebeccah (msg # 262):

Hearing the call, Einlian moved to strike the king from behind, maybe that would show if they could react or not.

((ooc: Einlian rolled 8 to hit {unsure if +2 or +4 to hit for rear attack} 3 damage))
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In reply to Einlian (msg # 263):

Lam basically yells at the zombies King Viedel, great sea king, your goddess Athena has commanded us to leave the island in peace, we seek only to leave, show us the way out as the goddess decreed it to be and we leave your island and your treasures to you alone to have.  Pauses a moment to see if that registered and there is any change in the zombies

As he pauses Lam hops to make a difference by praying to his goddess that she will help in some goddess way to show or guide them out and stop the sea king and his wife from attacking and to show the group out.  Oh goddess Athena, your humble servant asks for your guidance and holy might to show us the way out and allow your dead here to help us out so they can rest forever more with you.


If still nothing Lam will plunge his spear again into the Zombie  (Lam has the +1 protection from evil if they are evil)  hoping that helps him defend against the zombies if it comes to that.

Kerkrin loads up his crossbow again and fires.

19:47, Today: Kerkrin rolled 9 using 1d20.  attack.

But he still can't fire the damn thing correctly.

Tath swings at the monster in front of him, slashing into dead flesh with his sword.

19:59, Today: Tath rolled 2 using 1d8.  damage.

19:59, Today: Tath rolled 20 using 1d20.  attack.

Sal runs around the slow moving king and into his crypt.  The chamber is full of mostly useless and moldy goods that were likely only valuable to the king in life.

Rebeccah fires a shot into the chest of the queen.  Though the arrow would have felled her in life, it has no affect on her now.

Tath swings with all his might, severing the head from her body.  Whatever necromancy gave life left her then as her remains fell to the floor.


The King's corpse swings his mace at Lam, ignoring his reasoning.  (or the zombie gave a crushing blow to his attempt at diplomacy.)

Lam takes a crushing blow from the dead king.

20:18, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombie, rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  damage.

20:17, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombie, rolled 18 using 1d20.  attack.

20:21, Today: Man in Black, for the NPC zombie, rolled 6 using 1d6.  initiative.

(Now the dice decide to go the other way!)



(Just to be sure there is no confusion, you are doing damage when you hit.  )

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 267):

Seeing nothing that could help the party behind the zombies, or at least Sal isn't smart enough to put the puzzle together, if there is one.  watching one fall, He swings into action.
With his dagger in hand, he approaches from the rear. Selecting an advantageous spot to stick his dagger in the back of the zombie.

"Thud."  His dagger gets stuck in some thick material in the creature, inflicting what he assumes is no damage, BUT now announcing to the zombie, "Hey sal is behind you!"
 His sneak attack is now foiled for the future.


Rolled a 4...assume miss.

Daniv stands staring at the attacking undead, seeing no apparent effect from their attacks on them even when they do hit.  However, seeing the Sea Queen's head removed from her shoulders rallies him enough to attack again.  He waits to see if the Sea King turns its back.  As soon as that happens, he fires his bow at it.
16:32, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 3 using 1d6.  Damage?
16:32, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 2 using 1d6.  Damage?
16:32, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 8 using 1d20.  Short bow attack.
16:32, Today: Daniv Jensen rolled 13 using 1d20.  Short bow attack.

Einlian takes his chance, seeing others ahead and behind the king, he moves to the royals side. If they were to discover why the undead move as they do, he realised both hand would be better.

Feeking in position, the moment arrived but he got slightly distracted by the maneuvering of others and strikes with both hands simultaneously.

It felt like one hand missed as the king swayed, allowing the other hand to his firmly.

Punch Attack #1 = 5 with damage 1 (it's a miss anyway)
Punch Attack #2 = 18 with damage 2 (that's more like it)

In reply to Einlian (msg # 270):

OOC Not sure but ouch those dice really  hate this group.

Lam, stumbles back from the ferocious hit he just took, yelps in pain and stabs at the Zombie king again hoping to make a better presence with his attack while trying to defend against the Zombies attack al the while yelling, We need to send these Zombies back to the dead and quickly


Note sure but if Lams hit but I forgot to add +1 to damage for Lams strength if he indeed did hit.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:24, Sat 23 Feb 2019.