In reply to Narrator (msg # 755):

Try the key we got from the body. If that doesn’t fit the ask our locksmith to see whst he can do.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 756):

The large key you took from Timeon's kill opens the gate easily. You notice a number of 1 foot wide pipes in the ceiling opening onto the floor of this room. The thing in the pen becomes more agitated as you approach.

Broderick directs Smasher to toss the body over to Otty. When it is distracted they move to the opposite grate and open the gate, if they are able. If successful Broderick returns to the first gate Locks it then follows the others out of the caged area.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:23, Sun 07 Oct 2018.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 758):

Smasher dumpt the orc's body atop the locked cage, and after reaching through the bars to prod it, along with some snuffling noises, the thing in the cage begins to wail.

In reply to Otty (msg # 759):

Based on the creatures reaction Broderick guesses the creature isn't a meat eater What do you eat Otty

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 760):

"This no food, this Burwash. He bring food!"

In reply to Otty (msg # 761):

Broderick gets Smasher to retrieve the body. Having passed through the room and the grate is secure he repeats the question.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 762):

"Burwash brings the good food... I small some there!"

In reply to Otty (msg # 763):

Broderick looks in the direction Otty smalles some of the food it is brought.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 764):

Partway down the corridor are the bodies of vermin that were on the cart. Presumably this Burwash was bringing them in this direction.

As you glance that direction, you hear a thud and a squeak, as a rat falls out of one of the pipes on the ceiling and onto the floor of the room.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 765):

Broderick looks at the pile of rats and the one that just fell. He then considers Ottys situation. How long you been here. he asks unlocking the gate so Otty can feast to its hearts desire.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 766):

A tentacle flails about  reaching for the rat.

"a long time."
As it realuzes the grate is unlocked, it lifts it with difficulty,  as the corpse of the orc is atop it, and then pulls itself out into the catchment room.
Covered in filth, the creature us about the size of a barrel, with three stumpy legs, a pair of long, spiky tentacles, and another, shorter one on top, with a number of eyes on it. In its midsection is a large mouth about a foot and a half accross, with large sharp teeth.

Smasher drop the rats here.Broderick directs pointing at a spot near him and beside the otyugh.Otty what will you do now you are free?
This message was last edited by the player at 22:48, Wed 17 Oct 2018.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 768):

You currently have open: the gate to the catchment room, now occupied by the otyugh and the rat is is eating, and the otyugh pen, set into the floor. Not open: the second openwork gate in the back wall of the catchment room, that opens into the et tunnel.
Blocking the door from the outside hall into the catchment room is smasher, with adouble armload if dead rats.
Smasher needs to be instructed for each step of any action.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 769):

[Private to GM: amended post 767]
Broderick glances at the others and raises an eyebrow in an inquisitive manner.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 770):

"Nasty looking thing!"

In reply to Gaspard (msg # 771):

"A creature that eats the dead has some definte use. Pity it has some discretion."

In reply to Timeon (msg # 772):

It appears to be friendly. If it's willing to continue along this manner and it chooses to follows instructions, should we ask if it would like to accompany us?
This message was last edited by the player at 10:04, Thu 18 Oct 2018.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 773):

"The beast has been loosed. Its hungers must be assuaged lest it turn on us."

In reply to Margaux le Manifique (msg # 774):

I am hopeful that the pile of rats Smasher just dropped will be sufficient to do so.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:03, Thu 18 Oct 2018.

Broderick my dear, why would you want to have such a smelly beast accompany us
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 01:37, Fri 19 Oct 2018.

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 775):

The famished beast avails itself of the pile of rat things, and seems immune to the poisons of the quills, which it plucks by the er fistful.

In reply to Otty (msg # 777):

Broderick watches Otty with a mix of surprise and speculation. Otty not hurt by spikes. he asks if the otyugh isn't it would provides an answer the Clairs question. [Private to GM: Does Otty eat the poison quills as well or pluck them out]

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 778):

The beast I s pulling them out carefully, but isn't swelling up when scratched. He seems to be both resistant to toxins and familiar with the right way to pluck a maned rat

In reply to Narrator (msg # 779):
Clare Dearest, it looks like Otty would be useful if we come across any more of these undead rat things. That's if Otty is willing to accompany us. When its finished eating Broderick ask Otty to put the quills in the cart.