resuming from
The Gardens of Summer

you are in a domed room with one exit and
four tympanic alcoves flanked with differing classic columns.
In the center of the room is a statue of Janus pointing ahead.

by the base of the statue are two startled looking guards in blue cloaks.

Alastrine takes a half step backwards hoping that someone who's apparently been here before can adequately satisfy the guards.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 2):

Hograth is the last one through.

"Right, let's distribute what we took, get a report to the Haderaum and get ready for the last gate...the winter portal. Rest up, unless there is a compelling reason, we should assemble after we have sold all we have to sell. Then we will distribute funds, make our purchases and meet back here tested tomorrow morning. Questions?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 3):

"If you all are heading back to the Hadereum, what do you need us to do? Stand by the open portal?"
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 18:26, Mon 06 Feb 2023.

In reply to Guardsman (msg # 4):

"Ah no, stand by the closed one."

Hograth will close the portal...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 5):

and you do that by?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 6):

Turning the statue that points at the gate, of course, so it doesn't point at any gate.

While the others are discussing staues and so forth Alastrine sits cross-legged on the ground and tries to rest for five minutes.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 8):

one of the guardsmen passes Alastrine a waterskin, while the other quietly steps in front of the cards on the ground.

"Thank you," Alastrine says as she accepts the waterskin. "That's very kind." She unfastens the container ad sniffs it to see if she can identify minerals in the water.

Alcohol not mineral!

Alastrine chuckles at Urrun's observation, "Very true!" and smiles at him to show she's not laughing at him. She takes the refreshments gratefully, then handing back the waterskin. "If I might enquire, what are those 'cards'on the ground?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 12):

"Oh, er, just a past time. been here since we relieved the last two, nothing doing for hours."

"Being new here, I'm afraid I don't quite understand," Alastrine replies, looking somewhat small and fragile. "It would be wonderful if you would explain it to me, please?" She does a thing with her eyelids that many men seem to respond to.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 14):

"They are sentries placed here by the Haderaum to ensure that there is no unauthorized use of the gates, and that we are not stuck in the realms beyond the gate. I turn a blind eye to the cards as long as they stay alert and do their job."

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OOC: So a "card" in this context is a soldier/guard?? I'd thought it was something like an A5 size piece of playing card..

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 16):

The cards are what the Sentries are using to stay awake...though they should not be playing games!

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OOC: TY!

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 14):

"Er you have 5 cards in hand and try to collect three of a kind, or four in sequence in the same suit, and can draw either from the deck or the discard pile, but if the card you want is under several you have to draw everything on top of it... that had better be gooud because the aim is to empty your hand and the winner is the one with the most straights or threes..."

"It sounds terribly complicated," returns Alastrine. "You must be everso clever to understand all that! And thank you so much for the explanation."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 20):

"While you discuss cards, I would like to seek out some bardic secrets..."

He is looking to learn some bardic spells...does he need to roll for that, or can he be assumed, after being in Northport a while, to be able to find them?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 21):

this discussion is to be in Awards and development

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 20):

the Guard winces under the sarcasm.

"Oh! You flinched? Sir Guard, that was never my intention!" says Alastrine, eyes wide open. "Just I'm aweful with cards and I just can't remember how they work or what to do with them. I was being nice to you, so I thought. Not nasty. That would be, oh, I don't know, petty, small minded, and I'd hate to be those things. So, you'd be doing something nice for me by not thinking I'm nasty, petty or small minded and that therefore I had to be serious in my complimenting you." She smiles. "I'm Alastrine and I'm very pleased to meet you. If you're allowed to tell me your name, and you're happy to do so, of course, then I'd like to know your name." She smiles again and bobs him a small curtsie.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 24):

"I am Montclair. This is Francois. "

"Thank you, Montclair," Atastrine responds, and bobs a smaller curtsie to Francois. "Pleased to meet you, Francois. I'm new here. Is there anything I need to know?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 26):

Montclair's eyes widen briefly.
"Oh, you are new here... like the flaming giantess I guess. Let's see, avoid the southeast parts of the city, things are a bit rough, and there was an incident yesterday by the street of alien gods, and the little copper coins are standard, anything silver is worth more, and gold moreso.  Those big copper coins with the squae hole are popular with the folks from the western Isles that leave in Dockside.
Watch out for people with blood drop armbands, they have been disappearing lately, and oh, the thing between the goblekin sporting teams has eased off a bit. Last week I'd have said to steer clear because of the riots and the dead, but all of that cleared up."

Although most of it doesn't make complete sense to her yet Alastrine does her best to remain gracious, "Thanks, Montclair!" and she drops his a minor curtsi and then steps back to rejoin the other, happy to follow their lead.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 28):

exiting the domed structure, you are now on temple hill itself.  a variety of Greco-Roman temples in various states of disrepair are to the north, west, and south, and to the east you can see the entirety of the city laid out on all of its squalor. to the far north the harbor is visible, and to the far south are fields.

your companions are heading north and east toward a low structure with five domes.

Alastrine hurries to catch up with them!

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 30):
there seems to be quite a few people congregating by the entrance. Two that stand out are a very small person with red hair, and a very large glowing person with red hair abd four arms... interestingly three of the group carry spears.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 31):

Hograth notes the other group, asking the Haderaum what the other group had found. He also reported his own findings.

Alastrine tries to catch up with Melchizidek.
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 33):

Melchizedek has run off left feild to find a bardic tutor...

After Melchizedek has disappeared bard-seeking, Alastrine decides to see if she can find someone to teach her some spells that might help oin their searches. She asks around, hoping happenstance is kind.

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OOC: Would like to learn Mage Sight, Pathfinder & Seeker.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 32):

post this ic in Damned if you do


Alastrine we have a method for learning arcane spells-you go to the guild to see Spielgud, and he rolls teaching and casts the spell. if both are successful you foll thaumatology to learn, and pay him $20 per fp spents to cast.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 36):

OOC:
TY! Didn't know that. And it costs 1CP for each spell?
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 37):

That is the way!

After a "Meet you haere later!" to anyone relevant that's listening Alastrine heads off to the guild to see Spielgud to see about learning some spells. After less than a dozen paces she returns and sayas sheepishly, "Was there some sort of reward, or loot, from having disassembled the gate through which the ungodly creatures had been entering?"

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OOC: To potentially learn the three spells she'd like Alastrine would need $200. She has $13.
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 39):

Melchizadek returns soon after, just hearing the newcomers question.

"I believe there was. We will need to distribute that."

OOC: What loot do we have?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 40):

there is about 40lbs worth of bronze, with a base value of $1440 but modified by the wealth of the seller... avd wealth nets only 40% comfortable is 60% and wealthy is 80%

"Oh well, that's good," comments Alastrine hopefully.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 41):

Was that all we had? Who is the most wealthy member of the team, or can the temple of Hades sell it for us? Hograth has very comfortable wealth and time to sell it...

plus this


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In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 43):

very comfortable nets 70% and that probably is Hograth who is the wealthiest

there were some missed opportunities and hard to extract wealth (the 400lb snail shells are worth a fortune but nearly impossible to move; had you entered the tower using a very folkloric method you were so close to, there would have been more
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 44):

Any payment by the Haderaum?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 45):

this was an exploratory run with no demons dispatched

In reply to Narrator (msg # 46):

But a gate to hell closed...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 47):

which was not even in this dimension...

make a persuasion roll against Flavius and Numsy

In reply to Narrator (msg # 48):

Melchizedek tries to convince them based on the benefits of the fey not being corrupted in a world attached to Northport...using public speaking to sway not only these two, but all others in the room!

OOC: Do Flavius and Numsy count a High Society?

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 50):

"Demons and Fey? They fey belong to Pan and Persephone... SHE would be very protective of them.  Unfortunately, as agents of Her Husband, we cannot during the green seasons act on her behalf without raising her ire. I do not reccomend that you pester her priestesses during this time either.
 Any hellgates you find here,however,you will be greatly compensated for the closure thereof."



occ Numsy and Flavius are civil servants, only The high priest Remulus might be swayed by Savoire fair.
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Alastrine gives a brief and, she hopes, but probably not discreet, nod to Melchizedek to indicate that's something she is able and willing to assist with.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 52):

"Compensated by whom?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 53):

"The Hadereum, of course, with funds also drawn from Baron Mabinota's coffers. He has been made ware of the issue and has advanced us some coin."

In reply to Brother Numsy (msg # 54):

"So how do we get rewards for the gate we closed?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 55):

" That happened out of our jurisdiction, and without proof of demons defeated."

In reply to Brother Numsy (msg # 56):

"What sort of proof do you need? It was a plane that was corrupting another plane attached to this one. Do you need to read my mind for that proof?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 57):

"Good Day sir!"

Alastrine shrugs, "I think he's saying that we're done here, Melchizidek. So where next? I have insufficient coin to buy additonal spells. or much else, to be honest. Or should we just go gate hunting?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 57):

"If the Haderaum does not pay, maybe I need to find other work..." Mel mused. He already owed money due to low wages...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 60):

I am not starting another thread.

you could meet with the head plutocrat and negotiate pay for future endeavors, but no one set up pay and missed some wealth that was there.

"Looks like we've got what we've got, Mel," muses Alastrine. "Think we should try and get something in writing before chasing down more gates?"

In reply to Narrator (msg # 61):

Yeah, I get that. Melchizadek would not be aware of what was missed, though. Was not looking at starting another thread, but considering joining one of the other existing groups...

Mel owes money to Hograth already, and does not have enough to buy spells either. Hence, he would look for something that payed more.

"Since I am short of cash, I might head over to the Adventurers guild to see if there are any jobs that pay more going..."

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 63):

"What about the $700 you owe me? I am happy to sell what we have and take your share, but I doubt that will cover it..."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 64):

"I am not leaving just yet, but I will just see what is available, precisely so I can pay you back. Happy for you to take my share in the mean time..."

So Had-her-yum not give anything for work?
Bad ... maybe I go to Per-sep-on-nee, she nice, not like Had-her-yum.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 66):

Hograth will get a bit grumpy and go talk to those that direct work about payment for loyal folk who help him with they Haderaums work...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 67):

occ we are not retconning Summer, but negotiating for the next run.

To clarify: your party consists of Mel, Alastrine, Hograth, Urrun and the miscreant gnome you are being assigned.

Brother Numsy has now access to funds and can draw up a contract.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 68):

Melchizedek is asking about the terms of the contract...
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In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 69):

... while Hograth is asking about the gnome.
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Alastrine gets it: not going to get any coin to buy a couple of spells until after the next job, whatever that may be..

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 71):
"So? What next?" asks Alastrine. "We need to get something in writing?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 72):

"This one has had their hand in other people's business.  I relegate him to your care as a penitent, much like Urrun there.Keep him out of trouble and get some honest work out of him."
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Urrun turns and glares at the acolyte, his hands clenched in Fists

You have hand in other person's business and money, but you hide in cloth, unclean coward.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 74):

"Hmmph...I just do my job. Tonkin, at your service, it seems..."

In reply to Tonkin (msg # 75):

"Right. Good to see you. I hope we can find good use for your skills...now lets distribute what little funds we have and get moving."

OOC: Did anyone calculate what each share was?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 76):

OOC: Not so far as I know. Be good to know though!
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 77):

aaargh. Stenet'scharacter kept track of that! I post it you figure shares.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 78):

Ugh. I feel the loss. Ok, if you can tell us what loot we have and how much we got for it, and I am happy to do the maths.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 79):

it should be in awards and development
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Alastrine informs her comrades, "I need to visit Hephaestos's temple to present my tithe."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 81):

you make your way to the local temple of Hephaestos, from which you can hear the sound of smithing. several goblin craftsmen are here as well as the priest.
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"Hello Preist. I am Alastrine," she starts hesitantly. "Is it custom here to tithe? And is there any inducement for folks to combat demonic incursions, or demonic influence, to the local area?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 83):

"Tithing is usually in the form of personal craftwork,
 or less commonly, supplies for the forge.
  Daspodiel has brought a knife she wrought,
 Fasokeel has made a tin box
and Raziel has blown a glass vessel of quality.

Now, as to demons, my forge does not use hellfire,
 and while we craft weapons to fight them as needed, issues with the displaced inhabitants of Tartarus are best handled by the priests of Hades,
as he has dominion over them"
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Alastrine acknowledges the wisdom of Alivin, "It shal be as you say, Priest. This time I will keep an accounting and work diligently in line. Alas I have no longer forge access. Might it be that another time I may use yours? Possibly when you are resting?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 85):

"The forge never sleeps.
 That said, just after sunset is when I am done, but the apprentice smiths keep the furnace stoked all night."

Thank you, priest. I shall come at the hour you say," responds Alastrine. She goes to find a place to rest for she has work planned for the evening that is exhausting but pleasing.

***
When Alastrine encounters Hograth on the way find an inn she hears his kind offer and says, "Please, keep it for now. It is exceptionally kind of you and very appreciated. I will need funding a a later time to make myself some nicer armour, but tonight's task for me is to make something worthy of Hephaestos as a donation to his temple. Perhaps, at a later time, I may make something superior for you that could go some way towards repaying such a sum of money. You may wish to consider what that may be. But now I need to go rest in readiness for this evening."

***
That evening at the temple Alastrine gratefully accepts the facilities offered and, after paying for materials to be used, works skillfully and diligently, guided by her magicks, to make a very nice large knife. Virtually unable to stand after her labours the woman sits for half an hour, resting and consuming some of her food and water. Feeling a little better she thanks the acolytes saying also, "I believe that was successful and I plan to return to speak with Priest Alvin in th morning after a somewhat late breakfast."

She teeters back to the inn to sleep like one poleaxed.

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OOC: How much is a day's clean room and meals in Temple Hill?
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 87):

The priest is suitably impressed with the gift of your artistry.


The cost of living is a flat $150 per week and includes food, nonalcoholic drink, a clean room a bath and basic upkeep on gear

"I am gratified that this gift is so appreciated," Alastrine says to priest Alvin. "Perhaps another time I may return to use the metal working facilities for, or towards, some work of my own?"

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OOC: Folks, any idea how long before we plan to leave town?

No Idea,

Urrun was surprised by the break but follows his nose to find some of his own kind, preferably a bitch or two in heat.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 90):

"Once Melchizedek and any others have done their shopping we should be ready to go. Who is staying with the group?"

"Well, Hograth, I will, if that works for you," replies Alastrine.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 92):

"It does indeed. Just remember, it is no gift."

He gives her the promised cash.

Urrun follows his nose ...

In reply to Urrun (msg # 94):

Urrun's nose leads him to a non human dive bar in redlight called The Way Inn, where he finds a number of other bouda in one corner around an attractive Gnoll with beads in her mane. The others get quiet as  you step in, and start to rise, but she makes a slight gesture and they settle down.  "You smell of Dwarf"

I have been with several of them and some humans as a sentance from the Hadereum for marking thier walls.

"So, Hograth, is there something that I may fabricate from metal for you in lieu of some of the coin?" asks Alastrine. "My work is generally finely regarded."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 97):

"Most likely yes, but much of my gear is already good quality. Let me think about it."

"Of course, Hograth, that's fine," Alastrine replies.

She returns to the Hephaestos temple and enquires whether they teach spells, or where else she should otherwise ask.

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OOC: Spells on Alastrine's shopping list are any three of:
Seek Air, Sense Emotion, Flesh to Stone, Create Fire, Plane Shift Other, Seeker, Night Vision or Shield

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 99):

some of that magic can be learned from the guild wizard Spielgud:

seek air, seeker, shield, and create fire can be easily learned- the wizard needs to cast the spell and be successful on a teaching roll and the stuneeds to succeed on a thaumatology roll.
cost is $20  per fp cost to xmcast the spell, plus $20

Alustrine heads off to find the guild wizard Spielgud.

She will ask to learn: Seek Air (1FP so $40); Seeker (3FP so $80) & Shield (2FP so $60).

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OOC: 23:08, Today: Alastrine rolled 12 using 3d6.  Thaumatology  15
23:09, Today: Alastrine rolled 11 using 3d6.  Thaumatology  15
23:10, Today: Alastrine rolled 8 using 3d6.  Thaumatology  15

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 101):

"Clever student!"




occ success on all three

"Thank you, mage Spielgud!", replies Alastrine. "Do I owe you a service?"

She happily counts out the money and hands it over.
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 103):

"Coin is fine for now... but I may call on you for something in the future. "

Alastrine nods to the mage and leaves to find if her new-found companions are ready to go put things, whatever they are, to rights..

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 105):

Urrun us continuing at The Way Inn

Alastrine goes from Spielgud 's offices to a private room in the guild, where she attends to personal matters,before meeting with the others (Melchizidek, Hograth and his gnomish charge,Tonker. Urrun seems t be absent,along with Stenet,the other dwarven Holy Warrior. )

Most of the odd assortment of guild members are eating bread bowls of hot brown,
but those paying standard cost of living
can get other food from the witches' kitchen.

Urrun will tarry long enough to spread his oats, then wander off to find others or anyone he knows.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 107):

Melchizedek comes back from learning new spells too.

"Well met, Alastrine. What happened to Stenet and Urrun? Are they coming?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 108):

"Not sure, but more for us if they don't.. "

In reply to Tonkin (msg # 109):


Stenet said he had business to attend to, but Urrun might just be carousing

In reply to Narrator (msg # 110):

Of course. Give him until the morning. Everyone meet back here tomorrow morning...

"Sure, that's a plan! Sounds fine," replies Alastrine. She heads back to rest.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 112):

The night passes uneventfully-where are people staying... has Alastrine joined the guild? (1pt perk, gives you free poor meal and place to sleep; otherwise you must stay at an inn.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 113):

(Yes, she has.)

He struggles in around three hours after sun up, looking a bit worse for wear.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 115):

Melchizedek has been waiting.

"Are we ready for winter? I believe that is the last gate?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 116):

Tonkin nods.

"Hograth warned me to bring my winter Woolies, so I did..."

In reply to Tonkin (msg # 117):

Hograth just waits in silence at the statue, with his own winter Woolies worn, waiting for the group to assemble.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 118):

shortly behind Urrun comes another gnoll, wearing a mix of fur leather and cheap jewelry, with an axe slung. the guaeds at the gate do a double-take.

"Urrun we go cold place?"

Alastrine looks on without wishing to get involved between a lady and her, um, Urrun.

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OOC: We off to the Winter realm?
If yes, anyone know the cost of appropriate clothing?

In reply to Rawrfeena (msg # 119):

Hograth raises his bushy eyebrows.

"Are you with Urrun?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 121):

"Urrun is with me"
she smiles smugly.
" We go cold place?"


Winter gear costs about $120 per person; if you have DR1 cloth armor you are good, just might need gloves/ face covering, and boots rather than shoes.
 The furs that Rawrfeena is wearing will do, as will Melchizadek's scarf.
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Alastrine checks that she'd packed the extras (boots, gloves and face covering) that she'd bought in the spare hours of the previous day. Confirming to herself that's fine, she's all set to travel.

Rawrfeena my new Alpha Bitch*, I am now Alpha male in bouda group. She knows the other bouda better so tell them what to do.

*Not a swear word here

In reply to Urrun (msg # 124):

A Norma wardrobe usually contains a set of winter clothes by Basic. That not the case here? I assumed we only had to go home to get them...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 125):

basic also assumes that 80% of your cash is tied up in a  fully equipped home. if it isn't onyoue sheedyou don't haveit.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 126):

In that case, since I already posted, can I say he bought it yesterday and subtract the $120?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 127):

yes no problem there...you might want to get sleeping furs for $50 as well.

I  can assume any purchases were made... you are at the temple of Janus-Present are Melchizidek, Hograth, Tonker, Alastrine, Urrun and Rawrfeena... and the two guards.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 128):

Sure. He will purchase the same for Tonkin too if he does not already have them.

Alastrine waits patiently with those assembling at the temple of Janus-Present.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 130):

Noting all present, Hograth turns the statue to point to the last gate. Winter...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 129):

Tonkin needs to make a will roll vs laziness to bother packing things that they need.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 131):

Montclair and François stand by, as a cold wind blows through the door.
"What are we to do if something comes through the portal?"

Alastrine has her warm overshoes on. She shuffles, realising perhaps she was too keen and her feet might be going to overheat.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 134):

"Once we are through, close the portal. Reopen it every 12 hours, at 0600 and 1800."

He prepares to go through.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 135):

you are all dressed for the cold, which does slap you in the face with its suddenness.

The sky is overcast, the ground covered in snow.
Bare birch trees cast long shadows and icicles hang from the otherwise empty branches.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 136):

After allowing time for everyone to get through, Hograth will look around for any signs of civilisation....

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 137):

The gate opens into a winter forest; it os difficult to see any structures at your current elevation.

you can see your breath and feel the chill even through your winter gear, but are managing well enough for now.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 138):

Is there any higher place visible where we might get a better view? I assume that the gate closes as directed when everyone is through...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 139):

the area is hilly but heavily forested.

the rise of the land increases to the west and lowers a bit to the west.
From the North a strong wind blows, shaking snow and ice from the trees.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 140):

Hograth will head to the uphill part of the west...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 141):

Melchizedek will be close behind him...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 142):

you find your way into a clearing, and the snow covered hill in the center is oddly symetrical, make a per roll

OOC: Perception success, MoS 6

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 144):

you note that there are several smaller mounds ringing the clearing, possibly standing stones?

Alastrine points, "Look! These could be standing stones. Possibly a place of power."

OOC: Hidden Lore (Faerie) success, MoS 7

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 146):

"Power for us, or others?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 147):

there are seven runestones about a yard and a half high, but they don't look quite like the work of the fey folk... there is al.ost something barbaric about them...

He looks to see if the markings resemble any of the Bouda language or signs.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 149):

Urun recognized the runes... not Bouda, but Shevnian!

Be Shevnian Runez

Alastrine casts her mind back for the significance of Shevnian runes.

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OOC: What do "Shevnian  runes" indicate?

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 152):

What hidden lore would recognise the purpose of them?

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 152):

Shevnia is a country east of Northport,but hidden lore Magical writing may work.


Rawrfeena sniffa at the writing.

"I can look for magic or spells if we need to do so, but it's even better if you can fathom the runes normally," offers Alastrine.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 155):

"keep out if value life...ysgar..Ysgar? waits in dream"

In reply to Rawrfeena (msg # 156):

"Odd... keep out of where? Who is this Year, I wonder...he sounds like a local warlord."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 157):

the hill surrounded by the runestones is quite symmetrical.

Not normal Hill?

"Might be a barrow," suggests Alastrine. "Anyone know if the entrance would likely face the rising sun? There would be a way to deposit the interred."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 160):

Theology roll to know that?
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In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 161):

most barrows open due east- typically so that the inhabitants would be forced to stay away from the sun's rays. Goran would know this best, but he is not with you... it looks like the sun is close to setting...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 162):

"Let's set up a defensive perimeter. We will know soon enough if it is occupied."

But outside stones?

In reply to Urrun (msg # 164):

"Why not inside?"

"It's why I was thinking of locating the entrance. It would make a good choke point if necessary," volunteers Alastrine.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 165):

Why go make problem? stay out and less problem.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 167):

"Choke point from which side? We don't know it the threat might come from within or from the wilds, do we?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 168):

the standing stones themselves are several yards apart, and don't make for much cover or barrier... most are barely two yards high, and therunes are on the outside of the howe.

Rawrfeena sniffs at the air.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 169):

Is there better cover around?

In Pine trees

In reply to Urrun (msg # 171):

correct. there is cover among the snow covered evergreens.

IQ to determine which direction the sun is setting toward

In reply to Narrator (msg # 172):

"But the pines also give our enemies cover, allowing them to sneak up on us and protecting them too, correct."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 173):

cover always works both ways.  Are we investigating this mound, maki g camp, or moving on?

OOC: Roughly how long have we been on the go?

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 175):

More to the point. what time of day is it?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 176):

it is hard to tell time here, and without a way to tell direction you can't tell ifbit is early morning or late afternoon  from how low tobthe horizon the sun is.

it was aroundc10AM when you came to the gate, but you ate not sure of when it is here in winter, although you expect it to be nearly night, given the relative times you entered the other seasons.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 177):

Right. So we should look for a good place to camp then...maybe in the shelter of the burrows?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 178):

to recap Spring was early morning, Summer around noon, Autumn was late afternoon, this is either just as the sun is setting or just after sunrise but you can't tell without direction sense or navigation, land.

In reply to Rawrfeena (msg # 179):

"Time of day has to do with the season, rather than the actual time of day. OK, suggest that we get moving to investigate this place, assuming it will be dusk or down. It may even stay that way...lets observe over time."
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In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 180):

"In that case, we should get light sources ready and get moving. I suggest we investigate this mound now, before others arrive."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 181):

where do you begin?

He turns to Rawrfeena he no listen

In reply to Urrun (msg # 183):

"No listen to what? There be danger everywhere, lets deal with potential we know so when other dangers show up, we are know what is around us."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 184):

so what are we doing then?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 185):

"I would like to investigate this mound, to make sure it is clear of evil undead before the night releases them on us. Unless I hear of a better suggestion. Fear of the unknown is insufficient reason not to."

Except it is not completely unknown, AND not disturbing a bees nest is the best way to avoid having to fight them.

"So what are we actually here for?" asks Alastrine seeking clarity. "Like what are we being paid to do?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 188):

"We are here to ensure no demonic corruption has spread here from our plane. I think that the undead would be exactly where demons would head first here for allies..."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 189):

"If dead under and demon out we between rock and hard place."

In reply to Rawrfeena (msg # 190):

"Exactly. Lets remove the Hard place while there is no rock..."

Urrun sniffs the wind.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 192):

The air is cold, with nearby scent of death and far off.... something unfamiliar to Urrun's nose.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 193):

"Do you smell any danger?"

Smell sumpin' dead close dat way an' sumpin' odd fer off.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 195):

"Lets deal with the dead first, before what is off can arrive and assist it. Entrance anywhere?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 196):

you may need to dig in the snow a little....

any of the following skills/advantages may help:
absolute direction
land navigation
survival forest

Alastrine declares, "If we're going underground we'll need light!" She concentrates for a moment and then a coin in her hand glows as brightly as daylight.
"Now I need about ten minutes to get my breath back. And something to eat."

She stands around for ten minutes, resting and nibbling some rations, while others search for an entrance.
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 198):

Hograth, lacking any of those skills/abilities, searches the old fashioned way...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 199):

As does Melchizadek...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 199):

walking around the hill to look for an entrance... you note that the mound is oblong with two narrow sides and two wide sides.

are you walking clockwise or widdershins and how many circuits? you could manage a few in the ten minutes Alastrine is taking.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 201):

I was thinking one slow round, probably clockwise unless others want a different direction. Not fussed...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 202):

entrance is likely to be in a narrow end; they are probably east and west, both are covered in snow

Barring the untoward, Alastrine continues resting until ten (or preferably fifteen) minutes have elapsed.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 204):

Alastrine is able to recover herself. Any digging from the others?

He will follow his nose for a short ways, trying to mainatin sight of Alastrine and Rawfeena.
he looksfor any bulges in the snow or signs of a struggle.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 206):

there are no signs of a struggle, the snw looks freshly fallen except where you have tread.
The twighlight is thickening and dusk gathers, leaving deep blue shadows in the snow.

Back to Rawfeena and Alatrine and set up a camp as best we can.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 208):

not trying to drag anything out,are we trying to get into the mound? half the group doesn't seem interested.

If we hafta fight something that's currently in the mound then IMO it's better done now while we're all ready, armoured and not asleep also before the nasty foes that are a good distance away arrive here. If there's nothing in the mound to fight then exploring it now is a good thing to do.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 209):

Hograth is trying to get into the mound. He will dig some snow...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 211):

Melchizadek will assist him. There may be valuables as well as undead within.
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After a while [OOC: 15 minutes] when Alastrine's got her breath back she checks to see how the impressively muscled guys are getting on with cleaning an entrance. "How's it going? Is this the only way in and out? Or don't we know for sure?"
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 213):

What are you guys digging with?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 214):

Moving snow with shields to look for an entrance.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 215):

you quickly strike stone, or at least frozen earth!

In reply to Narrator (msg # 216):

Continue clearing until a door or similar is identified...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 217):

you uncover a large wooden door with a stone framing.  runes are carved on the pillars and lintel,and the door is barred from this side.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 218):

Call everyone over to look. Can anyone read the runes? What skill would be needed?

Mean sumpin Rawfeena? Bar on da outside means don' let out what's inside ta me.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 220):

"It does, for weaker folk. But we should deal with it before that other thing you smelt arrives..."

You big mouth, small brain.

Alastrine approaches and tries to make sense of the writings and runes.

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OOC: Would Occultism or Thaumatology help understand them?

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 223):

occultism at -2

Alastrine studies the writings, trying to make sense of them.

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OOC: 00:17, Today: Alastrine rolled 6 using 3d6.  Occultism -2 = 13-2=11

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 225):

the runes are a ward to keep something in the mound... and you note that the dwindling sun is opposite from the door...
it must be about to set,not rise!

"These are to keep something in. Perhaps a vampire; or several," announces Alastrine. "I propose we wait until morning before opening this."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 227):

"That makes good sense. I can wait. Now, what was that other odour you smelt?"

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 228):

"Hmmph. Can't argue with that logic, I suppose. Lets rest here tonight then, to make sure nothing opens it until then."

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 228):

Urrun has not smelled that particular scent before... slightly musky but crisp.

"Fine. Camp in front of the door then, Unless there's a better place?" suggests Alastrine.

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OOC: Would it be Survival-Artic to find a better camp site?
When we've made camp, Alastrine will put up the arcane spell Watchdog to cover the camp area plus a yard. (How do I work out the FP cost?)
10:37, Today: Alastrine rolled 3 using 3d6.  Watchdog 15.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 231):

don't worry the fp cost- the spell is ree with that roll. make a second roll if yu have weirdness magnet.


survival arctic would get you a better camp.

Alastrine looks to her companions to see if the ycan readily find a better camp as she hasn't a clue. (Obviously this is before she does the Watchdog spell).

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OOC:  18:28, Today: Alastrine rolled 13 using 3d6.  Survival = Naturalist -3 = 12-3 =9
As requested:
   18:22, Today: Alastrine rolled 10 using 3d6.  Weirdness Magnet

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 233):

No survival skills here. This seems just fine....

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 233):

Urrun and Rawrfeena do a double take, as the watchdog is assembled...and smelling of oil and ticking like gears they can smell and hear it

He points  Strange sound like cart with stuff dragging. Smells like  ... earth poo.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 236):

"Earth Poo? What is that?"

He looks at Hograth like he is clueless   Black gooey stuff that oozes out of the ground in some places.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 238):

"Oh, I see. Hardly poo, but OK. I think we call that oil...but that is an odd smell."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 239):

So we make camp?

"Let's make camp!" urges Alastrine.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 241):

you set up camp, using shields to build a wall of snow around your tent, as without some shelter the arctic cold will do for you.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 242):

Melchizadek is strangely warm...

He is happy to take the first watch, after creating food out of nearby foilage...
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In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 243):

It being full winter, the only nearby foliage is a small bush of holly berries.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 244):

That will work for the spell targets...along with the bush.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 245):

Mel creates some sharp tasting cakes from the holly bush.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 246):

After providing the meals, Melchizadek will meditate (eyes open) and recover his strength, offering to take first watch to say goodbye to the sun for another day, and pray for it's safe return in the morn.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 247):

Hograth will take mid night watch. He fears nothing.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 248):

during Hograth's watch there is a howling and thumping sound.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 249):

Does it wake the rest of us?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 250):

it isn't quite that loud, but is coming from beyond the barred door.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 251):

In that case I guess the rest of us sleep on...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 252):

sorry that was a typo... it is during your watch and you are awake

In reply to Narrator (msg # 253):

Hograth will note the sound and investigate the door. He will wake the priest as well, and ask about what might make such a sound...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 254):

This burial mound is likely inhabited by a Draug, a large and evil undead warrior.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 255):

Something better dealt with in the daylight. Hograth will evaluate if it is likely to get out before dawn...

What to roll?
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In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 256):

you hear the thud of an axe against the door; the bar rattles, it won't be long

In reply to Narrator (msg # 257):

In that case Hograth wakes up everyone and gets them ready and in armour.

"Lets try to be ready before that damn thing breaks down the door..."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 258):

Melchizadek, already awake, is quick to get his armour on and cast a sunbolt spell...

He gets his sword ready and stands to the side where he will behidden by the door and where he can swing at whatever rushes out.

Alastrine gets into her body armour.

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OOC: What rules apply for sleeping in armour?
I don't see anything in Basic, DF or DFRPG. Low tech has a paragraph in Instant Armour.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 261):

in DFRPG it is kinda assumed that you do sleep in armor., unless you have low pain threshold

In reply to Narrator (msg # 262):

Ah, then we are all ready then?

Amoured, Alastrine pops up a minor shield and readies her weapon.

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OOC: 10:06, Today: Alastrine rolled 7 using 3d6.  Shield 15, FP2-1=1

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 264):

with a great bellow, the door to the mound is shattered open.
from within steps a massive and bloated individual- a Draugr

Urrun steps and makes a determined swing at the creatures head from beside the open door.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 266):

Melchizadek aims his sunbolt to the face of the creature...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 267):

Hograth will strike twice with his silver coated axe at the creatures torso...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 268):
blinking away the light,
the foul smelling brute blocks Urrun's strike, and the axe bites into his mail, causing some damage, but he bleeds not.
he stabs  at Hograth with his broadsword for 9 pts impaling before DR unless dodged.

In reply to draugr (msg # 269):

Hograth easily dodges, and swings again...and again...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 270):

Melchizadek will cast a spell, to create sunlight where the creature stands, just out of the crypt!

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 271):

Tonkins stays well back, making sure nothing comes up behind them...

He swings again for the back of the creature's head, but it's move to attack Hograth causes him to miss wide over it's head.

Alastrine readies her weapon.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 274):

Hograth makes a couple of rapid strikes, one of which is almost blocked by the shield of the undead berserker,leaving two shallow an bloodless cuts.

it makes a Critical swing at Hograth's torso, doing 22 cutting before DR unless  critical defense is rolled!

In reply to draugr (msg # 275):

A Critical Defence needed!

Hograth only rolled a 9, so he takes damage that puts him under 0 hp. Does the sunlight from Melchizadek have any effect?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 276):

Melchizadek tries to heal Hograth as he falls....

He does a determined swing overhand to come down on this thing's head or shoulder.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 278):

The brute, wearing mail and a pot helm ignores the swipe as he steps over the downed dwarf to stab at Urrun, ignoring the kneeling priest.

Unless defended against, the damage is 10 impaling ... Bloodletter missed
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He doesn't need to step over Hograth, as I am to his left rear, so he has to turn 120º and attack.

He steps away as a part of his dodge.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 280):

Does Melchizadek need more time to heal Hograth, or, healing given, he can step away? The sunlight did not effect the thing?

Alastrine takes a pace back and starts casting a spell.

OOC: Did we discover if this is a demonic? Or undead?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 281):

The brute warrior is quite undead, although their nether plane affiliation is uncertain.
He seems perturbed by the sunlight, but isn't visibly smoking or weakened by it.

In reply to draugr (msg # 283):

Pity it would not have stopped a critical then...can Hograth move or be moved into it?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 284):

there is sunshine in the hex of the doorway, the draugr nw has the sunshine behind it.

Hograth failed an unconscious check, and if at Ht-1 needs to make a death check as well.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 285):

Hograth was at -4 HP, well above -hp, before Mel healed him back to +4 HP. So no death checks. He may still be unconscious though.

H etakes a swing at the monsters neck, then again steps back and dodges..

In reply to Urrun (msg # 287):

the bouda slashes at the Draugr's leg but misses by a hair.

In reply to Rawrfeena (msg # 288):

the huge dead viking swings critically at Urrun, doig 17 pts cutting to the torso before DR unless critically defended against!

In reply to draugr (msg # 289):

Healing of Hograth done? Mel may be needed for Urrun...

In reply to draugr (msg # 289):

His defense had already been rolled and was not a critical...  so Urrun takes 15 cutting to the torso... HT was 18, and he is now at -4 HT
His HT roll -  12:11, Today: Urrun rolled 13 using 3d6.  HT, less any negatinve Mods ... Urrun will withdraw as long as he is able...

In reply to Urrun (msg # 291):

the bouda again chops at the Draugr's mail clad leg, and does some damahe, hpw much is hard tobtell forcthe man does not bleed.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 291):

Melchizadek will move to heal Urrun next...

Alastrine lobs the magically created stone at the undead creature.

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OOC: 11:39, Today: Alastrine rolled 11 using 3d6.  Stone Missile 15, 3FP (re  msg #282)
  ==> less 1 FP cost for high skill, so -2 FP total
11:41, Today: Alastrine rolled 13 using 3d6.  Innate attack 13 (can aim apply to this?)
11:45, Today: Alastrine rolled 18 using 3d6+3.  stone missile damage (crush).

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 294):

the Draugr swings at Rawrfeena and misses as she retreats, but takes Alastrine 's boulder to the chest and is knocked back a yard!

In reply to draugr (msg # 295):

Melchizadek will try use his own lifeblood to heal Hograth further, and try to help him awaken!

How Much, if any, was Urrun healed?

In reply to Urrun (msg # 297):

Urrun was healed 8 hp...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 298):

OK, That helps some... he is now down 7 or just below 50%


He turns to help protect Rawrfeena...

Feeling very uncomfortable and vulnerable out of her research and crafting environment, Alastrine casts another spell.

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OOC: 16:25, Today: Alastrine rolled 13 using 3d6.  Stone Missile 15, 3FP -1 (high skil)  =2 FP

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 300):

The Draugr Advances and swings at Rawrfeena,, but she parries his sword with her axe.

Having missed with his swing, He just tries to shove his sword into the Draugers side (Vitals) under his weapon arm.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 302):

Having asked, I assume because there was no negative answer that Hograth, now healed, can recover. In that case, he will start to gather his weapon and shield and get to his feet.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 303):

Melchizadek will fall back, exhausted, and cast sunbolt...
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Alastrine lobs another magically created stone at the undead creature.

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OOC: 01:07, Today: Alastrine rolled 12 using 3d6.  Innate attack 13
01:08, Today: Alastrine rolled 12 using 3d6+3.  Stone missile damage (crush)

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 305):

the boulder bounces off of the medium shield the Draugr is carrying (DB2 makes that a miss, and the fierce undead charges toward Alastrine!

"EEEEP!" shouts the armour crafter. "Time to leave? Or take my remains to the temple!"
She's clearly no hardened adventurer!
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 307):

Hograth gets to his feet and follows, ready to attack next round.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 308):

Melchizedek unleashed a sunbolt at the thing!

Urrun puts the swrd away and gets out his sling and a lead bullet.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 309):

the sunbolt strikes the Draugr in his armored chest.
He charges forward to stab at Alastrine for 8pts impaling before DR unless defended against.  Rawrfeena again slashes at its leg, but has yet to cripple the limb.  Hograth is in a flanking position to it (+2 to hit)

Urren winds up and delivers his sling bullet.
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Giving ground Alastrine manages to deflect the undead creature's blow with her quarterstaff.
She concentrates on keeping her bodily parts intact and goes fully defensive.

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OOC: Think I cited a rapier before. Oops. Wrong character; Alastrine is quaterstaff; no rapier whatsoever.
22:37, Today: Alastrine rolled 8 using 3d6.  Retreating parry 13
All out defense (double).

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 313):

Hograth comes at it, swinging furiously, but careful to dodge backwards if attacked.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 314):

between The sling bullet to the highly armored head and two cuts to the groin, the creature falls to the ground with a thud!

Take Head Off?

In reply to Urrun (msg # 316):

Hograth responds by doing so. And the arms, to be sure.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 317):

Melchizedek collapses, exhausted.

"I need to rest before I heal anyone else."

"Any reason we shouldn't burn this undead body?" asks Alastrine. She looks back at Melchizedek, a smile playing across her face, "No, I didn't mean you, Mel. I meeant that thing." The armourer points at he beheaded thing.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 319):

"My dear, this body is a holy temple, and is far from undead! Don't push me to prove it to you. I am not one of those foolish priests that took a vow of Chastity."

He looks indignant that anyone could mistake him for a cold dead body.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 320):

the Draugr was wearing a chainmail hauberk and leggings and a couf and a potheln and hsdva medium shield, a good seord snd agood axe, and had on a golden torc and wristbands.

Alastrine eyes the various things taken from the Draugr for magic.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 322):

sadly none of his gear is magical, but it is valuable

Urrun moves near the fire and sits ... he is hurt and tired.  Rawfeena tries to help him by licking his wounds.

In reply to Urrun (msg # 324):

Melchizedek tries to rest to recover his strength.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 325):

the barrow lies open, and free from the elements.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 326):

"Not sure about going down there, though...lets just stay out here for now."

"Maybe just in the doorway then?" suggests Alastrine. "Not sure that thing would have shared its quarters."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 328):

the barrow is low ceilinged, about 8 feet high, and you can see that this was a boat burial... there are a few sets of oars, and old mead casks, a pile of furs with an impression of ta body in them, and a small chest...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 329):

"Do you really want to go exploring before I have recovered energy to heal?"

"No, but neither do I want frostbite."

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 330):

Hograth is concerned.  He looks in at the chamber to see if there are other exit or entrances.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 332):

the barrow is a long one room affair' apparently built on top of a longboat.  there is space within for all.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 333):

Hograth will enter to check it out more thoroughly and ensure no dangers await within.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 334):

per roll please

In reply to Narrator (msg # 335):

Hograth is pretty perceptive after his last encounter...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 336):

in addition to the furs, and coffer, you note a spear tucked in the pard and an ivory handled knife poking out from under the spleeping fur.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 337):

"Let's rest before looking. Don't touch anything until we are all well again, lest we wake another..."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 338):

despite the wind break within, it is still unnaturally cold inside the barrow.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 339):

How much rest do we get? Mel will start healing others once he has fully recovered...

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 340):
Mel, with his scarf of warmth is toasty, and recovers fatigue at the regular rate. the others find it takes a little extra- 6 minutes instead of 6 or 12 minutes instead of 10 per fp pt.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 341):

Even with 1 fp per 5 mins with recover energy at 16, he still needs 1 hrs rest before he is ready to start healing again...

OOC: Need 30 minutes here